10-Day Combined Wildlife Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday





Price:
$2995.00
Duration
10 Days
People:
21
Tour Overview
This 10-day journey combines Tanzania’s unforgettable wildlife experiences with a relaxing beach holiday in Zanzibar. Explore Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park, with excellent opportunities to see the Big Five and a wide variety of other wildlife.
Your safari includes the support of an Arusha-based tour operator, a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, a professional English-speaking driver-guide, mineral water, snacks, charging sockets and binoculars. After your safari, fly to Zanzibar to explore historic Stone Town and relax on the island’s beautiful beaches.
What Included
Not included
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Arusha
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be met by your safari driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
Relax for the rest of the afternoon and prepare for the adventure ahead. If time permits, you may enjoy a complimentary guided tour of Arusha town.
Accommodation: Our Stay Mlima LodgeMeal plan: Bed and breakfast
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your driver-guide will collect you from the lodge and depart for Tarangire National Park with packed lunch boxes. Enjoy a full-day game drive through this scenic and wildlife-rich park.
Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds, towering baobab trees and diverse landscapes, ranging from seasonal swamps to open savannah. The Tarangire River is an important water source for wildlife during the dry season. Look out for lions, leopards, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, giraffes and a rich variety of birdlife.
After your game drive, continue to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Marera Valley LodgeMeal plan: Full board
Day 3: Karatu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart Karatu for Serengeti National Park with a packed lunch. Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the Serengeti, enjoying wildlife viewing along the way.
Enjoy lunch at a scenic site inside the park, followed by an afternoon game drive before continuing to your camp.
The Serengeti is famous for its vast herds of wildebeest, zebras and antelopes. It is also home to an impressive population of resident predators, including lions, leopards and cheetahs.
Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti CampMeal plan: Full board
Day 4: Full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Serengeti National Park. Search for wildlife across its vast plains, river valleys and kopjes, stopping for a picnic lunch at a suitable site in the park.
The Serengeti is renowned for the Great Wildebeest Migration, as well as exceptional year-round game viewing. Look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos and many other species.
Return to camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti CampMeal plan: Full board
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater, then Karatu
After breakfast, depart Serengeti National Park for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with packed lunch boxes. Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for an extensive game drive.
Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa’s great natural wonders. Its floor supports around 30,000 large mammals, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. It is also home to an abundance of birdlife, including flamingos, eagles and buzzards.
After your game drive, continue to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Marera Valley LodgeMeal plan: Full board
Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park, then fly to Zanzibar
After an early breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunch boxes. Enjoy a game drive in this beautiful park, known for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, giraffes and abundant birdlife.
Explore its groundwater forest, open plains and soda lake, where flamingos and hippos may be seen. After the game drive, continue to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Antonio Garden Hotel, ZanzibarMeal plan: Half board
Day 7: Stone Town tour, then transfer to the beach
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day guided tour of Stone Town with a local guide. Wander through its narrow streets, where historic Swahili and Omani architecture is reflected in intricately carved wooden doors, shaded balconies and lattice windows.
Discover the town’s rich cultural heritage, shaped by African, Arab, Indian and European influences. You will also see historic churches, mosques and other notable sites.
After the tour, transfer to your beach hotel.
Accommodation: Villa Kiva HotelMeal plan: Half board
Day 8: Zanzibar beach relaxation
Today is free for you to relax and enjoy Zanzibar at your own pace. Spend time at the beach or pool, take in the coastal scenery, or choose an optional activity.
Zanzibar’s coastline is known for its palm-fringed beaches, white sand, turquoise water, colourful coral reefs and beautiful sunsets.
Accommodation: Villa Kiva HotelMeal plan: Half board
Day 9: Zanzibar beach relaxation
Enjoy another full day at leisure in Zanzibar. Relax at the resort, enjoy the beach or explore the island independently.
Optional activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, a spice tour, a sunset dhow cruise or a visit to Jozani Forest can be arranged at an additional cost.
Accommodation: Villa Kiva HotelMeal plan: Half board
Day 10: Transfer to Zanzibar Airport
Enjoy your final hours at the resort before your driver collects you for the transfer to Zanzibar Airport. Continue with your onward flight home or to your next destination.
Accommodation: Not included




