Safari & Zanzibar Escape

Beach Safari

Safari & Zanzibar Escape

Tanzania & Zanzibar11 days6–18 guests5.0 (132 reviews)

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The journey

11 DAYS TANZANIA WILDLIFE + ZANZIBAR BEACH & CULTURE PACKAGE Description: The best of Tanzania in one trip. Spend 6 days on a classic Northern Circuit safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater then fly to Zanzibar for 5 days of island life. On safari you’ll see giant baobabs and elephants in Tarangire, the endless plains and Big 5 in the Serengeti, and the "8th Wonder" inside Ngorongoro Crater with rhino, lions and flamingos. In Zanzibar you’ll explore Stone Town history, walk through spice farms, swim with dolphins at Mnemba, sail on Safari Blue, visit Prison Island, relax at Nungwi, Mtende Beach, and walk with monkeys in Jozani Forest + Salaam Cave, Finish with a sunset swim and the aquarium visit. Perfect for families, couples, and first-time visitors who want wildlife + beach + culture without rushing. All flights, park fees, accommodation, meals, transfers, and activities included. ITINERARY PART 1: 6 DAYS NORTHERN TANZANIA SAFARI Start: Arusha | End: Arusha DAY 1: ARUSHA → TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK Game drive in Tarangire - famous for huge baobabs and elephant herds. Overnight at Tarangire lodge/camp DAY 2: TARANGIRE → SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK Morning game drive + Drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro. Afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti. Overnight at Serengeti lodge/camp DAY 3: FULL DAY SERENGETI Early morning + afternoon game drives. Search for Lions, Cheetahs, Leopards + Great Migration herds. Overnight at Serengeti lodge/camp DAY 4: SERENGETI → NGORONGORO Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game drive en-route. Overnight at Ngorongoro lodge/camp on the crater rim DAY 5: FULL DAY NGORONGORO CRATER Descend 600m into the crater for full day game drive + picnic lunch. Best place to see Black Rhino, Lions, Hippos, Flamingos Overnight at Ngorongoro lodge/camp DAY 6: NGORONGORO → ARUSHA → FLIGHT TO ZANZIBAR Morning game drive + Drive to Arusha Afternoon flight to Zanzibar + Transfer to Stone Town hotel PART 2: 5 DAYS ZANZIBAR ISLAND EXPERIENCES Base: Stone Town + North + Southeast DAY 7: STONE TOWN + SPICE FARM + PRISON ISLAND Morning: Walking tour of Stone Town - UNESCO site, markets, history Afternoon: Visit Spice Farm + Boat to Prison Island - giant tortoises Overnight Stone Town DAY 8: SAFARI BLUE + SAND BANK Full day dhow cruise to Safari Blue Snorkeling, sandbank picnic, tropical fruits, dolphin watching. Overnight Stone Town DAY 9: MNEMBA DOLPHINS + NUNGWI AQUARIUM + SUNSET Morning: Boat to Mnemba Atoll to swim with Dolphins + snorkeling Afternoon: Visit Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium Evening: Nungwi Beach sunset Overnight Nungwi DAY 10: JOZANI FOREST + SALAAM CAVE + MTENDE BEACH Morning: Walk with Red Colobus Monkeys in Jozani Forest Visit Salaam Cave - natural swimming pool with turtles Afternoon: Relax at Mtende Beach - white sand, turquoise water Overnight Southeast Beach DAY 11: ZANZIBAR → DEPARTURE Free morning at beach Transfer to ZNZ Airport for flight home Highlights: Safari: Tarangire Elephants + Serengeti Big 5 + Ngorongoro Rhino Zanzibar: Stone Town + Spice Farm + Prison Island + Safari Blue + Mnemba Dolphins + Nungwi + Jozani + Salaam Cave + Mtende. Day 11: Zanzibar Departure Morning free. Last swim or shopping at local market. 12:00pm Transfer to ZNZ Airport for flight home. Meals Breakfast UPDATED EXCURSION SUMMARY Day Tour Highlight Day 7 Stone Town + Spice Tour+ Prison Island Tortoise Day 8 Safari Blue FULL DAY Dolphins + Sandbank + Snorkel + BBQ Day 9 Mnemba Island Dolphins + Nungwi Aquarium + Kendwa + Sunset Day 10 Jozani Monkeys + Salaam Cave turtles + Mtende Beach Price includes all 4 excursions with guide, boat, entrance, lunch 11 DAYS SAFARI + ZANZIBAR UPDATED Safari: Tarangire + Serengeti + Ngorongoro Zanzibar: Safari Blue Full Day + Mnemba Dolphins + Jozani + Mtende Beach + Sunset at Kendwa.

Highlights

  • Safari: Tarangire Elephants + Serengeti Big 5 + Ngorongoro Rhino
  • Zanzibar: Stone Town + Spice Farm + Prison Island + Safari Blue + Mnemba Dolphins + Nungwi + Jozani + Salaam Cave + Mtende

Day by day

  1. 1

    Arrival & welcome

    Met on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your first lodge. An early dinner and a full briefing with your guide over the route ahead.

    Stay: Boutique lodge, Arusha · Meals: Dinner

  2. 2

    Into the wild

    An early departure with a picnic breakfast en route. Your first full game drive as the plains open up, ending at camp for sundowners.

    Stay: Luxury tented camp · Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

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    Full day on the plains

    Dawn and late-afternoon game drives when predators are most active, with the middle of the day at camp for rest, the pool or a guided walk.

    Stay: Luxury tented camp · Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

  4. 4

    New horizons

    A slow transfer to the next ecosystem, game-viewing all the way. Arrive in time for a bush dinner under the stars.

    Stay: Luxury tented camp · Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

  5. 5

    Signature experience

    The highlight day of the route: crater descent, river crossings or reef and sandbank, depending on your itinerary and the season.

    Stay: Luxury tented camp · Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

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    At your own pace

    A flexible day shaped entirely around what you have most enjoyed so far — more wildlife, a cultural visit, or simply rest.

    Stay: Luxury tented camp · Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

  7. 7

    Farewell

    A final morning game drive before your flight, with day rooms and transfers arranged for later departures.

    Stay: — · Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All park and conservation fees
  • All accommodation as specified
  • All meals on safari
  • Bottled water, tea and coffee throughout
  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure
  • Flying-doctor emergency evacuation cover

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Premium wines and spirits
  • Personal laundry and telephone charges
  • Optional activities such as balloon flights
  • Gratuities for guides
  • Mandatory inbound travel insurance (US$44 per Adult and US$ 22 per Child)Village Fees and Tourism Development Fees (US$2.5 per person per night payable at the lodge

Make it yours

Change the pace, camps or route—this is only the starting point.

Our specialists can add Zanzibar, extend the migration, arrange private flights or design around children and celebrations.

Tailor this journey