10-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach
Duration
10 Days
Destination
Tanzania
Style
Beach & Bush
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
Women-Led · Custom-Made Luxury Safaris · Exclusive African Wilderness Escapes
Overview
Ten days of pure discovery: three of Tanzania's great national parks followed by a flight to the spice island of Zanzibar. After the red dust of the savannah, the turquoise waters and coral reefs of the Indian Ocean feel like a dream.
Trip Highlights
Serengeti: the world's greatest wildlife arena
Ngorongoro Crater game drive
Elephant herds in baobab-forested Tarangire
Short flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
Stone Town UNESCO World Heritage Site
Dolphin excursions, snorkelling and dhow sunset cruises in Zanzibar
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Arusha – Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5 hrs)
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Our driver meets you and drives southwest to Tarangire. Arrive with a game drive en route to the lodge. Check in and have lunch. Afternoon game drive through ancient baobab groves and along the Tarangire River.
Day 2Tarangire – Full Day
A full day in Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch in the bush. This lesser-visited park rewards those who come: the density of wildlife along the river is extraordinary, and the ancient baobab trees create unforgettable photographic opportunities.
Day 3Tarangire – Central Serengeti (approx. 5–6 hrs via NCA/Ndutu)
Drive northwest toward the Serengeti through the NCA conservation area. Arrive in the Seronera region of the central Serengeti by late afternoon. Evening game drive as you head to your tented camp.
Day 4Serengeti – Full Day
A full day of game drives in the Serengeti. Home to the Big Five and an extraordinary density of predators: lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog. Picnic lunch in the field. Optional hot air balloon sunrise flight.
Day 5Serengeti – Full Day
A second full day in the Serengeti. Explore the western corridor or north Serengeti depending on season and wildlife movement. The western corridor Grumeti River is famous for its enormous Nile crocodiles and dramatic wildebeest river crossings.
Day 6Serengeti – Ngorongoro Rim (approx. 3–4 hrs)
Morning drive then depart through the NCA highlands. Arrive at the Ngorongoro crater rim by mid-afternoon. Short introductory drive along the rim road before dinner with views into the caldera.
Day 7Ngorongoro Crater – Full Day
Descend into the crater with picnic lunches for a full day game drive. Black rhino, lion, elephant and flamingos are all resident. Spend the morning and afternoon exploring the caldera floor before ascending to the rim for sunset.
Day 8Ngorongoro – Arusha – Fly to Zanzibar
After breakfast, drive to Arusha and transfer to Arusha Airport (ARK) for your scheduled afternoon flight to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Arrive at Abeid Amani Karume Airport. Transfer to your beach hotel on the east or north coast. Check in and spend the evening on the Indian Ocean shore.
Day 9Zanzibar – Beach Day
A free day on Zanzibar. Swim and snorkel in the warm Indian Ocean, explore the hotel's facilities, or arrange optional excursions: Stone Town UNESCO heritage tour, Safari Blue dhow cruise, Prison Island turtle sanctuary, dolphin excursion at Kizimkazi, or spice farm tour.
Day 10Zanzibar – Departure
Leisurely breakfast then check out and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. End of services.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation as specified (Full Board for safari, Half Board or All-Inclusive at beach)
- Airport and hotel transfers throughout
- Expert safari guide for all bush sections
- All park and reserve entry fees (safari sections only)
- Mineral water during all game drives
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
Not Included
- International flights and any domestic or regional flights not expressly listed as included in your confirmed quote
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tanzania visa or entry-permission fees, where required for your passport
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Beverages outside the included lodge or resort drinks package, including premium selections where excluded
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional balloon flight in the Serengeti, booked and priced separately; other activities not listed as included
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
- Meals outside the meal plan stated for each day of this itinerary
- Tanzania / Zanzibar government inbound travel insurance, where required: US$44 per adult, US$22 per child aged 3–17, with ages 0–2 free. One applicable, valid policy covers the same insured mainland-and-Zanzibar journey. Purchase separately before travel; not included in the safari price.
Good to Know
Your route covers Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Zanzibar. The arrival arrangements on Day 1 and the final-day transfer form part of this itinerary; share your flight times with us before booking so we can check the connections.
Entry documents: check the passport, visa and entry-permission requirements for Tanzania before travel. Requirements depend on your passport and can change. We confirm the planned crossings and arrival points with your itinerary.
The proposed route includes flight transfers on Day 8. Ask us to confirm the exact flight legs, fares and baggage allowance in your quote; an itinerary reference alone is not confirmation that an airfare is included.
Allow time for the road journeys shown in the daily plan. Driving times are estimates, with stops, road conditions affecting the day. Tell us about mobility needs or a preference for shorter travel days while we plan the route.
Ask us to confirm the scope and validity of any operator-arranged emergency evacuation cover for this route. Keep your own comprehensive medical and travel insurance suitable for the countries and activities in your itinerary.
Last checked 9 October 2026: mainland Tanzania's mandatory inbound travel insurance began on 1 October 2026. Zanzibar has operated its own requirement since 1 October 2024. Eligible travellers must arrange the applicable policy before travel; your usual private travel insurance does not replace this entry requirement.
Your first Tanzanian arrival on this route is in mainland Tanzania. Use the official NIC portal to arrange the applicable policy before travel. One applicable, valid policy covers onward travel between the mainland and Zanzibar for the same insured journey; do not buy a second policy simply because this itinerary includes both.
Standard insurance rates are US$44 per adult aged 18 or over, US$22 per child aged 3–17, and free for ages 0–2, subject to the insurer's eligibility rules and checkout. Insurance age bands may differ from lodge child rates. Cover is for up to 92 days, with the actual dates shown on your certificate. Keep the certificate and QR code accessible throughout the trip.
Residents of EAC and SADC member states qualify for the mainland exemption under NIC's published rules. This is residence-based, not simply a passport exemption, and does not automatically exempt you in Zanzibar. Confirm eligibility and any Zanzibar requirement with the insurer before departure.
The government policy is purchased separately and excluded from this safari price. Keep comprehensive personal travel insurance suitable for your activities, medical needs, cancellation risks and other countries visited. Government cover has limits and exclusions; any separately arranged evacuation service does not replace it. Rules and rates can change, so recheck the official portals before travel.
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