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11 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Arusha · Lake Manyara National Park · Ngorongoro Crater · Serengeti National Park · Tarangire National Park · Zanzibar

Duration
11 days
From
$5,049 pp
Group size
Up to 21
Minimum age
5+ years

Tour Overview

This 11-day Tanzania and Zanzibar adventure combines thrilling wildlife safaris with an idyllic beach escape. Explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater—home to elephants, lions, cheetahs, black rhinos, and the Great Migration. After experiencing Tanzania’s most iconic parks, unwind on the tropical island of Zanzibar. Discover Stone Town’s rich history, visit Prison Island, and enjoy the pristine white-sand beaches of Nungwi. This tour blends midrange comfort, diverse landscapes, cultural encounters, and ultimate relaxation.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. 1
    Day 1 Arrival – Arusha
    Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Settle in, relax, and receive a safari briefing for the next day’s adventure.
    • Airport pickup
    • Hotel transfer
    • Safari briefing
    D Ilboru Safari Lodge
  2. 2
    Day 2 Arusha → Tarangire National Park
    After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch, exploring wildlife such as lions, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife.
    • Full-day Tarangire game drive
    • Picnic lunch
    B, L, D Omega View Hotel
  3. 3
    Day 3 Lake Manyara National Park
    Head to Lake Manyara National Park for a day of wildlife viewing. Look for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, elephants, and its diverse forest, savannah, and lakeshore ecosystems.
    • Lake Manyara game drive
    B, L, D Omega View Hotel
  4. 4
    Day 4 Lake Manyara → Serengeti National Park
    Journey through the Ngorongoro highlands and into the Serengeti. Enjoy an afternoon game drive across vast plains packed with wildebeests, zebras, and big cats.
    • Transfer to Serengeti
    • Afternoon game drive
    B, L, D Tukaone Serengeti Camp
  5. 5
    Day 5 Full-Day Serengeti National Park
    Spend the full day exploring Serengeti’s wildlife-rich savannahs. Morning and afternoon game drives offer chances to see lions, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, and more.
    • Morning game drive
    • Afternoon game drive
    B, L, D Tukaone Serengeti Camp
  6. 6
    Day 6 Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before traveling to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Take in beautiful scenery and wildlife en-route. Evening arrival at the lodge.
    • Morning Serengeti game drive
    • Transfer to Ngorongoro
    B, L, D Marera Valley Lodge
  7. 7
    Day 7 Ngorongoro → Arusha
    After breakfast, return to Arusha. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at the lodge or exploring nearby shops for souvenirs.
    • Return transfer to Arusha
    B, L, D Ilboru Safari Lodge
  8. 8
    Day 8 Flight to Zanzibar
    Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to Tembo House Hotel in Stone Town. Relax and enjoy the coastal environment.
    • Domestic flight
    • Airport pickup (Zanzibar)
    B, L, D Tembo House Hotel
  9. 9
    Day 9 Stone Town Tour & Prison Island
    Explore historic Stone Town’s narrow streets, markets, and cultural landmarks. Then take a boat to Prison Island to see giant tortoises and enjoy scenic coastal views.
    • Stone Town cultural tour
    • Prison Island tour
    • Boat transfer
    B, L, D Tembo House Hotel
  10. 10
    Day 10 Stone Town → Nungwi Beach
    Transfer to Nungwi Beach in northern Zanzibar. Enjoy white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and optional activities such as snorkeling, dolphin tours, or relaxation by the ocean.
    • Transfer to Nungwi
    • Beach relaxation
    B, L, D Tembo House Hotel (Nungwi stay)
  11. 11
    Day 11 Zanzibar → Airport (End of Tour)
    Enjoy a relaxed morning before transferring to Zanzibar International Airport for your departure flight.
    • Hotel → airport transfer
    B None (End of tour)

Meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

What’s Included

  • Park fees
  • All accommodation as specified
  • All meals as indicated
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver/guide
  • 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • All game drives and scheduled activities
  • Domestic flight: Arusha → Zanzibar
  • Roundtrip airport transfers
  • Drinking water (all days)
  • All Zanzibar activities listed (Stone Town + Prison Island tours)
  • All government taxes and VAT

What’s Excluded

  • International flights
  • Accommodation before or after the tour (unless pre-arranged)
  • Tips (recommended US$50 per person/day)
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal items (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
  • Visa fees
  • Optional Zanzibar activities (Snorkeling, Safari Blue, Dolphin tours, etc.)
  • Any government-imposed increase in park fees or taxes

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