Tanzania · Safari

10-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday

10 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, home to diverse wildlife and the Big Five
  • 02 Immerse in Maasai culture by visiting their villages and engaging with local tribespeople
  • 03 Witness the Great Migration in Serengeti National Park across its vast plains
  • 04 Unwind at Zanzibar's pristine white-sand beaches, ideal for swimming and snorkeling
  • 05 Discover Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in history and culture

Sign up for a 10-day adventure through the heart of Tanzania, where breathtaking safaris meet serene island escapes. Begin in Arusha, then explore the diverse landscapes of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park, spotting majestic wildlife including elephants, lions, leopards, and, in season, the Great Migration. The journey ends with time to unwind on Zanzibar's white-sand beaches and reef waters for swimming and snorkeling.

Sign up for a 10-day adventure through the heart of Tanzania, where breathtaking safaris meet serene island escapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Arusha

  • On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha, your private driver-guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha Town. At the hotel, you will have dinner and stay overnight.

Main destination: Arusha

Accommodation: Africa Safari Arusha

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

  • After an early morning breakfast, you will depart for Tarangire National Park, a fine Tanzania wildlife destination named after the Tarangire River that runs through the park. The river is a vital water source that attracts a huge population of wildlife, including elephants, which you will be able to see.
  • Tarangire National Park is well known for its large herds of elephants, often seen congregating by the river, as well as giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, lions, leopards, and many bird species.
  • You will arrive in the park in time for lunch, which you will have after checking in, and then go for an afternoon game drive exploring the park's savannah plains and seeing various animals. Later, you will depart for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu

3
Day 03

Lake Manyara National Park Safari

  • After an early morning breakfast, you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park, an unspoilt Tanzania wildlife destination known for its abundance of birds and tree-climbing lions. The park includes the dramatic western escarpment of the Rift Valley, which forms its western border, and Lake Manyara to the east.
  • Lake Manyara National Park is a shallow alkaline lake covering a large area of the park. The lake dries in the dry season and floods in the wet season, and it is home to thousands of flamingoes during the rainy season.
  • Lake Manyara National Park is dominated by diverse vegetation, from savannah to evergreen forest, hosting a variety of wildlife including tree-climbing lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, cape buffaloes, and elephants, among others.
  • You will arrive in the park in time for lunch, which you will have after checking into your lodge. After lunch, you will go for an extensive game drive exploring the park and enjoying sightings of many animals.
  • Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Adventure

  • Enjoy an early breakfast and depart for Ngorongoro Crater - the world's largest intact crater. This natural wonder is almost 600 meters deep and was formed when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself 2 to 3 million years ago.
  • Ngorongoro Crater is renowned not only for its geological beauty but also as a natural reserve housing some of the densest large mammal populations in Africa.
  • Upon arrival, you will have lunch before descending into the crater for an exciting game drive.
  • Driving down into the crater is an adventure in itself. On the crater floor, you'll encounter a variety of wildlife, including wildebeests, lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, gazelles, the endangered black rhino, and more than 500 bird species roaming the open grasslands.
  • After the game drive, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp

5
Day 05

Into the Serengeti

  • Have an early morning breakfast and depart for Serengeti National Park, one of the most renowned wildlife destinations in the world and among the oldest ecosystems on Earth. Serengeti National Park is not only Tanzania's oldest national park but also a truly spectacular natural wonder.
  • The park is home to abundant wildlife, but it is best known for the annual Great Migration.
  • Massive herds of wildebeests, accompanied by zebras and antelopes, travel in search of fresh grasslands and water. The migration's timing depends entirely on the rainfall patterns each year.
  • Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.
  • You'll spend the next two days exploring the vast Serengeti, enjoying sights of the endless plains and diverse wildlife, including cheetahs, giraffes, lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, and leopards. You may also encounter wild dogs, buffaloes, and hyenas.
  • Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp

6
Day 06

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

  • You'll start your day in the heart of the majestic Serengeti. After a nourishing breakfast, your journey will continue with a full-day game drive across the vast plains, giving you the chance to spot hundreds of the diverse animals that call the Serengeti home.
  • If you're eager to see animals up close, today will be unforgettable.
  • You'll likely encounter many of the park's iconic animals just a few feet away - lions, leopards, cheetahs, and water buffalo. There are no words to describe the feeling of being so close to creatures both beautiful and wild.
  • In addition to these famous animals, you'll also spot some of the park's lesser-known residents, including the majestic eland, clever hyena, graceful gazelle, stolid crocodiles, as well as giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, and antelopes.
  • If your visit aligns with the right season, you'll witness one of the modern natural wonders - the Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras.
  • Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp

7
Day 07

Morning Serengeti Safari and Flight to Zanzibar

  • You will wake up to a cup of coffee or tea and head out for an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Watch the Serengeti plains come to life and see a variety of animals that you may otherwise have missed previously.
  • During one of the most rewarding game drives in the wilderness, you will see nocturnal animals returning from hunting, big cats walking at dawn to look for the day's prey, and many more animals such as hyenas, zebras, impalas, African wild dogs, serval cats, and many other species.
  • Have lunch, and then proceed to drive to the airstrip, where you shall be dropped off to catch your flight. Overnight at your hotel.

Accommodation: Tui Blue

8
Day 08

Zanzibar Beach Escape

  • Zanzibar Island is well known for its white coral sand that seems to glow even after nightfall. Nungwi is a wide, expansive coastline open for swimming and snorkeling in pristine reef waters.
  • Here, you also have several tour options that you can add for an additional fee depending on your preference, such as walking and city tours, sunset cruises, spice tours, dolphin tours, diving excursions, and parasailing, among others.
  • At sunset, you will take a traditional dhow boat for a cruise.
  • You will spend the night at the hotel.

Accommodation: Tui Blue

9
Day 09

Departure Transfer

  • After a leisurely breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home, marking the end of your adventure.

End of tour.

We hope you've had an unforgettable experience with us in the heart of Serengeti National Park. Safe travels, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures in the future!

Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife-rich floor, Zanzibar white-sand beaches

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife-rich floor, Zanzibar white-sand beaches

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 7 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All applicable park entry fees as per the program
  • Government taxes and local levies
  • Unlimited game drives/all activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • Services of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport
  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch
  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch on safari, depending on the onward program
  • Unlimited drinking water (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Refreshments during safari in the safari vehicle
  • Private transport in a customized pop-up top 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with plugs to charge mobiles and cameras, an intercooler to keep drinks cold, and a full AC system

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Domestic flight
  • Medical/luggage insurance
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline for safari guides: $10-20 per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Any extra orders at meals are not included
  • Set menu meals are part of the package

What to bring

  • Camera and memory cards
  • Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
  • Sturdy boots or sandals
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
  • Long-sleeve shirts (lightweight)
  • Shorts
  • Long trousers
  • Socks
  • Sleepwear
  • Travel towel
  • Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
  • Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
  • Binoculars
  • Sunscreen
  • Wet wipes
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
  • Malaria tablets
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
  • A power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

  • This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
  • The operator can help you select your international or domestic flights, but you must book them yourself.
  • Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha, or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
  • A transfer to and from the airport is included.
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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