10 Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Tour | Serengeti & Beach

Overview

About this itinerary

Highlights

• Explore Tarangire National Park
• Discover the Ngorongoro Crater
• Experience Serengeti National Park
• Follow the Great Wildebeest Migration
• Big Five wildlife safari
• Scenic flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar
• Relax on Zanzibar’s white sandy beaches
• Visit Stone Town, Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank
• Dolphin tour and snorkeling in Nungwi
• Luxury lodges, tented camps, and beach resorts

Itinerary

10 Days / 9 Nights · day to day

Each day is paced for game drives, transfers, and a proper night in camp or lodge.

1. 

   Day 1

   Arrival in Arusha

   Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha for relaxation after your international flight. Located beneath Mount Meru, Arusha is the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit and offers a peaceful introduction to your adventure. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the lodge, explore the city, or prepare for your safari journey ahead. Dinner and overnight in Arusha.

2. 

   Day 2

   Arusha to Tarangire National Park

   After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees, open savannah landscapes, and large herds of elephants. Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park where you may spot: Elephants Lions Giraffes Zebras Wildebeests Buffaloes Various bird species In the evening, head to your safari lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

3. 

   Day 3

   Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater

   After breakfast, continue toward the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive inside the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife including: Black rhinos Lions Elephants Hippos Hyenas Flamingos Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor surrounded by stunning scenery and abundant wildlife before ascending to the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and overnight.

4. 

   Day 4

   Ngorongoro Highlands to Central Serengeti

   After breakfast, journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. Along the way, enjoy beautiful scenery, Maasai villages, and wildlife sightings before entering the endless Serengeti plains. Begin your afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti, renowned for year-round wildlife activity and exceptional predator sightings. Dinner and overnight at your safari camp in the Serengeti.

5. 

   Day 5

   Full Day Exploring the Big Cats

   Spend the entire day exploring the wildlife-rich plains of Central Serengeti, particularly famous for its large population of predators. Search for: Lions resting on kopjes Cheetahs scanning the plains Leopards hiding in acacia trees Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while your experienced safari guide shares insights about animal behavior and the Serengeti ecosystem. Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.

6. 

   Day 6

   Follow the Great Wildebeest Migration

   Today is dedicated to following the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration depending on the seasonal movement of wildebeests and zebras. Witness thousands of animals moving across the plains in search of greener pastures while predators closely follow the herds. This natural phenomenon is considered one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth and offers unforgettable photography opportunities and dramatic wildlife encounters. Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.

7. 

   Day 7

   Flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar

   After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scenic domestic flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your beach resort where turquoise waters and white sandy beaches await. Spend the rest of the day relaxing by the ocean or enjoying a beautiful sunset over the Indian Ocean. Dinner and overnight in Zanzibar.

8. 

   Day 8

   Stone Town, Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank

   After breakfast, enjoy a full-day excursion exploring the cultural and coastal highlights of Zanzibar. Begin with a guided tour of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with historic buildings, spice markets, narrow streets, and rich Swahili culture. Continue by boat to Prison Island, famous for its giant tortoises and historical prison ruins. Later, relax and swim at the stunning Nakupenda Sandbank with crystal-clear waters and a fresh seafood lunch served on the beach. Dinner and overnight in Zanzibar.

9. 

   Day 9

   Nungwi Dolphin Tour & Snorkeling

   Today travel to the beautiful northern beaches of Nungwi for a memorable ocean adventure. Enjoy: Dolphin tour Snorkeling among coral reefs Relaxing beach time Optional water sports Tropical coastal atmosphere This day offers the perfect mix of relaxation and marine adventure in one of Zanzibar’s most beautiful beach destinations. Dinner and overnight in Zanzibar.

10. 

    Day 10

    Departure from Zanzibar Airport

    After breakfast and depending on your flight schedule, enjoy free time at the beach or hotel before your transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your international departure flight. Leave Tanzania with unforgettable memories of spectacular wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and relaxing tropical beaches.

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