Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Stops
10 destinations
Nights on tour
9
Overview
About this trip
This 10-day safari and beach holiday offers an extraordinary journey through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations followed by a relaxing escape to the tropical paradise of Zanzibar Island.
This carefully designed itinerary offers the ultimate Tanzanian experience by combining a Big Five safari with the tropical beauty of Zanzibar Island. Travelers explore some of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations like Tarangire, Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, before discovering the cultural charm of Stone Town and relaxation feeling at Zanzibar’s attractive beaches. With comfortable midrange accommodations, private safari transportation, and professional guides.
The safari adventure begins in Arusha before exploring the elephant rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park, endless wildlife plains of Serengeti National Park, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders. These world famous destinations provide exceptional opportunities to see the legendary Big Five.
After the wildlife experience, the journey continues to Zanzibar Island where visitors discover the rich cultural heritage of historic Stone Town, where as Zanzibar offers the perfect conclusion of the safari adventure. This itinerary combines wildlife encounters, cultural discovery and beach relaxation into one remarkable Tanzanian holiday.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your private safari guide will be waiting to greet you with a warm Tanzanian welcome. From the airport, enjoy a comfortable drive to your boutique lodge in Arusha, a peaceful city nestled at the foot of Mount Meru and the gateway to Tanzania's famous northern safari circuit.
Upon arrival, settle into your elegant surroundings with refreshing welcome drinks before enjoying a carefully prepared gourmet lunch featuring fresh local and international flavors. The remainder of the afternoon is yours to relax at your own pace. Stroll through the lodge's beautiful gardens and simply take in the tranquil atmosphere after your journey.
As the sun sets, enjoy a delicious dinner and a restful evening, knowing that your safari adventure begins the following morning.
Package
What's included & excluded
Included
- • Airport transfers in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar
- • Professional English-speaking safari guide
- • Private 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- • Bottled mineral drinking water during safari
- • Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- • All national park entrance fees and government taxes
- • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- • All game drives and activities mentioned in the itinerary
- • Full-board accommodation during safari (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- • Midrange accommodation in Zanzibar on half board
- • Guided Stone Town city tour
- • Picnic lunches during safari
- • All government taxes and VAT
Not included
- • International flights to and from Tanzania
- • Tanzania visa fees
- • Travel insurance
- • Zanzibar mandatory travel insurance (44 USD per adult and 22 USD per child aged 2–15 years)
- • Alcoholic beverages and drinks at lodges or resorts
- • Laundry services
- • Tips and gratuities for guides and hotel staff
- • Personal expenses such as souvenirs and optional activities
- • Any services not specifically mentioned in the program
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