10 Days Ultimate Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, you will be met by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Take the rest of the day to relax, unwind from your journey, and enjoy the lodge facilities. In the evening, meet your guide for a pre-safari briefing covering the details of your upcoming expedition across Tanzania's national parks.

Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Gold Crest Hotel

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive south to Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds. Spend the day on game drives along the Tarangire River circuit, where animals gather to drink. Spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and waterbucks, while keeping an eye out for leopards resting in tree branches. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your game drive. In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu to check in, rest, and enjoy dinner.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge

Depart Karatu early in the morning, driving up through the green Ngorongoro Highlands before descending into the vast, open plains of Serengeti National Park. Your wildlife viewing begins upon entering the Naabi Hill gate, leading into the Central Serengeti (Seronera region). Known for its rich resident game, the Seronera valley features acacia woodlands and granite kopjes favoured by lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Spend the afternoon tracking wildlife before heading to camp for dinner and an evening under the African sky.

Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp

Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp

Following breakfast, journey north through changing landscapes toward the Northern Serengeti. As you enter the Kogatende region near the Mara River, scan the area for herds of the Great Migration. Conduct afternoon game drives along the river banks where hundreds of thousands of wildebeests and zebras gather, watching for potential river crossings and crocodile activity. Arrive at Heritage Mara Camp in the late afternoon for check-in and dinner.

Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp

Spend a complete day exploring the Northern Serengeti, home to dramatic landscapes and high wildlife concentrations during the migration season. Set out early to catch predators on the hunt during cooler morning hours. Focus your day along key Mara River crossing points, observing the intense herd dynamics, river crossings, and surrounding wildlife, including lions, hyenas, and hippos. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch in the field before returning to camp for dinner and relaxation.

Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp

Begin the morning with a final game drive around the northern river banks and surrounding savannahs. Midday, begin your return journey south toward the Central Serengeti. Enjoy game viewing along the way as you pass through diverse habitats filled with giraffes, impalas, topis, and resident elephant families. Re-check into Kontiki Serengeti Camp for a comfortable dinner and rest.

Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp

Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp

Rise early and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descending 600 meters onto the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. Spend the morning on a game drive across this natural amphitheater, home to over 25,000 large animals, including the Big Five and the rare black rhino. After a scenic picnic lunch near a hippo pool, ascend the crater rim and drive back to Arusha to catch your flight to Zanzibar. Upon landing in Zanzibar, transfer to your hotel in historic Stone Town.

Main Destination: Zanzibar
Accommodation: Tembo Hotel

Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel

Spend two full days relaxing on the tropical white sand beaches of Zanzibar. Unwind by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, soak up the sun, or enjoy optional activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, village walks, or visiting local spice farms. Take in sunset views along the coast each evening.

Main Destination: Zanzibar Beaches
Accommodation: Smile Beach Hotel

Accommodation: Smiles Beach Hotel

Enjoy your final morning on the island with breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, spend your remaining time relaxing at the beach or shopping for souvenirs before your transfer to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) for your departure flight home.

Main Destination: Zanzibar Airport (Departure)