10 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar
10 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar
This 10 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar combines wildlife viewing in Tanzania’s amazing national parks with relaxation on the beaches of Zanzibar. This Tanzania safari packages offers you the opportunity to experience Tanzania at your own pace, travel to the famous and iconic Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater for amazing wildlife encounters.
Then fly to the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar of beach relaxation.
Highlights of 10 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar
Day 1: Tarangire
Day 2: Karatu
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
Day 4-6: Central Serengeti
Day 7-9: Zanzibar
Day 10: Departure
Detailed Itinerary of 10 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar
Day 1: Tarangire
After breakfast you will set off from Arusha and make your way through beautiful tribal areas en-route to Tarangire National Park, it is a drive approximately 2 hours and when you arrive in the park, you will go on a game drive with picnic lunch. Continue with the game drive till evening, check in at your for dinner and overnight stay.
After Serengeti National Park, Tarangire has the greatest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania and during the dry season the Tarangire River attracts thirsty wildlife. The river of the park is full of wildlife ranging from a large variety of birds to lions, zebras, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes and large herds of elephants. In fact, Tarangire has the largest concentration of elephants in the whole of Tanzania and provides unique chances to observe the interaction between elephant families. Also, this is the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx and gerenul are regularly spotted. Tarangire is particularly known for its spectacular baobab trees, and its breathtaking views of the Maasai Steppe and the mountains to the south.
Overnight stay at Maramboi Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Karatu
Enjoy breakfast, then drive towards Karatu stopping en route Mto wa Mbu, a culturally vibrant town, for a market visit.
The Karatu area gives you the opportunity to experience a variety of different activities. You will have the option of canoeing, biking or hiking. You will have the option of canoeing, biking, or hiking.
Later head to your lodge close to the Ngorongoro Crater rim for an overnight stay.
Overnight at Marera Valley Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
Wake up early for breakfast, meet your guide and head out, be one of the first vehicles descending the 600 meters (2,00ft) into Ngorongoro Crater for superb game viewing with picnic lunch boxes.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a natural enclosure supporting 20,000 – 30,000 animals at any one time making it virtually a Noah’s ark and inhabiting almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. The crater is considered one of the natural wonders of the world and has the highest densities of predators in Africa such as lions, hyenas and leopards. It is also one of the best places in Africa to see the endangered black rhino, spend a full day in the crater, and in the late afternoon, slowly begin the climb out of the crater and head to your accommodations on the rim of the crater for dinner and an overnight.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4-6: Central Serengeti
After breakfast, leave the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and head to the iconic Serengeti National Park, head to famous Central Serengeti famed for its terrific cat sightings. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means “endless plains” in local language. Together with Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Park, Serengeti forms Africa’s most famous wildlife parks.
The image of acacia trees on an endless plains epitomizes Africa for many, and when you add a Masai warrior and some cattle to the picture the conservation goes no further. The annual wildebeest migration through the Serengeti is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with over 2 million wildlife and ten thousands of zebras and gazelles, following the rains. But that is not where the game viewing ends, as you will encounter large prides of lions, elephants and giraffes in grasslands, gazelles and eland to mention but a few.
Aside from traditional vehicle safari, hot air ballooning over the Serengeti plains has become almost essential. Spend three days exploring.
Note: we are completely flexible with your preferences and the days will be organised according to your wishes.
Overnight at Ol Serai Turner Springs
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7-9: Zanzibar
Day 7 is your last morning in the iconic Serengeti. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast then head out for a short morning game drive before traveling to Seronera Airstrip to catch your scheduled flight to Zanzibar.
Zanzibar is a beautiful island off the east coast of Tanzania. This magnificent island has pearl white beaches, a clear blue sea and pleasant temperatures. You will the opportunity to take a tour through historical Stone Town, visit the spice plantations, do some island hopping, or simply relax on the beach.
You will stay on the beautiful Zanzibar Island for 3 nights.
Overnight at Fun Beach Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Departure
Depending on your flight schedule, you will be met by your driver and take you to the airport for your flight back home.
End of 10 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar
