10 Day Ultimate Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday

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10‑Day Ultimate Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Tour Highlights
  • Start Arusha City
  • End Zanzibar
  • Main Country tanzania
  • Transportation -ormal-4x4-vehicle-closed-sides-and-roof-
  • Main Focus Beach holiday & game drive safari
  • Safari Type Private Tour
  • Special Food Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan

Itinerary Overview

Experience the best of Tanzania on this 10-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Hadzabe Safari with Zanzibar Beach Holiday. This carefully crafted itinerary combines exceptional wildlife encounters, authentic cultural experiences, and a relaxing tropical beach escape.
Your adventure begins in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit, before heading to Tarangire National Park, famous for its iconic baobab trees and impressive elephant populations. Continue to Lake Eyasi for an unforgettable cultural experience with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and the Datoga people, gaining insight into some of Tanzania's oldest living traditions.
Next, explore the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, where abundant wildlife—includin

Itinerary Description

Experience an unforgettable 10-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday combining wildlife, culture, and relaxation.
Explore Tarangire National Park, renowned for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds.
Meet the Hadzabe, one of Tanzania's last hunter-gatherer communities, and learn about their unique traditions and way of life near Lake Eyasi.
Visit the Datoga community and discover their traditional blacksmithing skills and cultural heritage.
Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's best wildlife-viewing destinations.
Enjoy thrilling game drives in the Serengeti National Park, home to the Big Five and the world-famous Great Migration (seasonal).
Spot a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and numerous bird species.
Stay in carefully selected safari lodges or tented camps offering comfort and stunning natural surroundings.
Unwind on Zanzibar's pristine white-sand beaches with crystal-clear turquoise waters.
Optional activities include snorkeling, scuba diving, a traditional dhow sunset cruise, spice farm tours, and exploring the historic Stone Town.
Enjoy the perfect combination of adventure, authentic cultural encounters, spectacular wildlife, and tropical beach relaxation in one seamless journey.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Destination: Arusha City
Activities:
  • Airport meet and greet.
  • Private transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha.
  • Safari briefing by your guide.
  • Relax at the hotel and enjoy the pool, spa, or gardens.
  • Optional Arusha City Tour.
  • Optional Coffee Plantation Tour.
  • Optional visit to the Cultural Heritage Centre or Maasai Market.
  • Enjoy dinner and prepare for your safari adventure.
  • Experience:

    Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide, who will assist you with your luggage before transferring you to Gran Meliá Arusha.

    The scenic drive to Arusha takes approximately one hour, passing through local villages and offering your first glimpse of Tanzania's beautiful landscapes. Upon arrival at the hotel, check in and take time to relax after your international flight.

    Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha
    Alternative: Ngarasero Mountain Lodge
    Meals: lunch, dinner
    Drinks:
    Day 1 image

    Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

    Destination: Tarangire National Park
    Activities:

  • Morning drive to Tarangire (about 2–3 hours).
  • Full-day game drive.
  • Highlights: elephants, baobab trees, lions, giraffes, zebras, and diverse birdlife.
  • Overnight near the park.
  • Experience:

    After an early breakfast at your hotel, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's most scenic wildlife destinations, renowned for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds.

    Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park, where you may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, warthogs, and a variety of bird species. During the dry season, the Tarangire River attracts an abundance of wildlife, making it one of the best places for game viewing.

    After a picnic lunch inside the park and an afternoon game drive, continue to the lush highlands of Karatu, where you will check in at your lodge and relax for the evening

    Accommodation: Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
    Alternative: Eileen's trees inn
    Meals: lunch, dinner, hamper
    Drinks: water, soda, beer
    Day 2 image

    Day 3: Karatu – Ngorongoro Highlands – Serengeti National Park

    Destination: Serengeti National Park - West
    Activities:

  • Scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Wildlife viewing en route to Serengeti.
  • Afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park.
  • Wildlife photography and birdwatching.
  • Sunset arrival at your safari lodge.
  • Experience:

    After an early breakfast, depart from Karatu and travel through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying spectacular views of the crater and the surrounding highlands. Continue your journey towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic plains and rich wildlife habitats along the way.

    Upon entering the Serengeti, begin your game drive en route to your lodge. Keep an eye out for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, leopards, and many other animals that roam these vast plains. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.

    Accommodation: Gran Melia Serengeti
    Alternative: Serena Hotel
    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, hamper
    Drinks: water, soda, beer
    Day 3 image

    Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Full-Day Game Drive

    Destination: Serengeti National Park - West,Serengeti National Park - Central
    Activities:

  • Full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park.
  • Wildlife viewing across central Serengeti plains.
  • Big Five and predator tracking.
  • Picnic lunch in the wilderness.
  • Sunset game viewing before returning to lodge.
  • Experience:

    Spend a full day exploring the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. After an early breakfast, depart with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive across different areas of the park.

    Search for the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and (in some areas) rhino—as well as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species. Depending on the season, you may also witness parts of the Great Migration, one of the most spectacular wildlife events in the world.

    Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush under the shade of an acacia tree before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation under the African sky.

    Accommodation: Gran Melia Serengeti
    Alternative: Serena Hotel
    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, hamper
    Drinks: water, soda, beer
    Day 4 image

    Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

    Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Central
    Activities:

  • Morning game drive in Serengeti en route to exit.
  • Scenic drive through Ngorongoro highlands.
  • Half-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Wildlife viewing including Big Five species.
  • Picnic lunch inside the crater.
  • Evening transfer to Karatu for overnight stay.
  • Experience:

    After an early breakfast, depart from your lodge in the Serengeti with a short morning game drive en route as you exit the park. Enjoy final wildlife sightings as you travel back through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with scenic views of the endless plains and highlands.

    Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a half-day game drive on the crater floor, home to abundant wildlife including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, flamingos, and the rare black rhino.

    After a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend back to the rim and continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.

    Accommodation: Ngorongoro Coffee
    Alternative: Eileen tree inn
    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, hamper
    Drinks: water, soda, beer
    Day 5 image

    Day 6: Karatu – Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe & Datoga Cultural Experience

    Destination: Datoga Tribe (Lake Eyasi),Hadzabe Tribe (Lake Eyasi)
    Activities:
  • Scenic drive from Karatu to Lake Eyasi.
  • Morning cultural experience with the Hadzabe.
  • Traditional hunting and survival demonstrations.
  • Visit to the Datoga blacksmith community.
  • Cultural interaction and photography.
  • Return drive to Karatu for overnight stay.
  • Experience:

    After an early breakfast in Karatu, depart for Lake Eyasi, a shallow seasonal soda lake located at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. This area is home to some of Tanzania’s most traditional communities.

    Early in the morning, join the Hadzabe people, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in East Africa, for a unique cultural experience. You may observe or participate in traditional activities such as hunting demonstrations, fire-making, and learning about their daily survival skills and lifestyle.

    Later, visit the Datoga community, known for their skilled blacksmithing and traditional craftsmanship. Learn how they make tools, jewelry, and household items using ancient techniques passed down through generations.

    After the cultural visits, enjoy a relaxed drive back to Ausha for dinner and overnight stay

    Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha
    Alternative: Golden Crest
    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, hamper
    Drinks: water, soda, beer
    Day 6 image

    Day 7: Arusha – Fly to Zanzibar

    Destination: Zanzibar Island
    Activities:

  • Morning drive from Arusha
  • Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar.
  • Airport pickup and transfer to beach hotel.
  • Free time to relax at the beach or pool.
  • Sunset walk along the Indian Ocean shoreline.
  • Experience:

    After breakfast in Karatu, depart by road back to Arusha, enjoying the scenic drive through the highlands and local villages. Upon arrival in Arusha, proceed to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar.

    On arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), you will be met and transferred to your beach resort. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing by the Indian Ocean after your safari adventure.

    Accommodation: Gran Melia Zanzibar
    Alternative: Gran Melia Zanzibar
    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
    Drinks:
    Day 7 image

    Day 8: Zanzibar Beach Relaxation

    Destination:
    Activities:

  • Relax on white-sand beaches and swim in the Indian Ocean.
  • Optional snorkeling or diving in coral reefs.
  • Sunset dhow sailing experience.
  • Beach walking and photography.
  • Optional spa treatments at the resort.
  • Enjoy fresh seafood and tropical drinks by the ocean.
  • Experience:

    Spend a full day unwinding on the beautiful white-sand beaches of Zanzibar along the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a slow-paced tropical atmosphere, turquoise waters, and warm coastal breezes after your safari adventure.

    You can relax at your resort, swim in the ocean, or take part in optional water activities. Popular beach areas include Nungwi, Kendwa, or Paje, each offering a unique beach experience.

    Accommodation: Gran Melia Zanzibar
    Alternative: Gran Melia Zanzibar
    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, picnic
    Drinks: water
    Day 8 image

    Day 9: Zanzibar Beach & Island Experience

    Destination: Zanzibar Island
    Activities:

  • Full-day beach relaxation and swimming.
  • Optional snorkeling or scuba diving.
  • Visit nearby fishing villages and local markets.
  • Spice farm tour (optional).
  • Sunset dhow cruise along the coast.
  • Spa, massage, or wellness treatments at the resort.
  • Enjoy beachfront dining and fresh seafood
  • Experience:

    Enjoy another relaxing day on the stunning beaches of Zanzibar, surrounded by turquoise waters and soft white sand. This day is perfect for leisure, optional excursions, or exploring the island at your own pace.

    You may choose to stay at your beach resort or explore nearby coastal villages and attractions. For those staying in the north, Nungwi and Kendwa offer calm waters and vibrant beach life, while Paje is ideal for kitesurfing and relaxed beachfront cafés.

    Accommodation: Gran Melia Zanzibar
    Alternative: Gran Melia Zanzibar
    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, picnic
    Drinks: water
    Day 9 image

    Day 10: Departure from Zanzibar

    Destination: Zanzibar Island
    Activities:

  • Leisure morning at the beach or resort.
  • Optional last swim or beach walk.
  • Check-out and airport transfer.
  • Departure flight from Zanzibar.
  • Experience:

    Enjoy a relaxed final morning on the island of Zanzibar, depending on your flight schedule. You may take a short walk along the beach, enjoy breakfast at your resort, or simply unwind by the ocean one last time.

    At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your departure flight. This marks the end of your unforgettable 10-day journey combining Tanzania’s wildlife, culture, and tropical beaches.

    Accommodation: Non
    Alternative: Non
    Meals:
    Drinks:
    Day 10 image

    Other Extra Activities

    • Balloon Safari (599 USD)
    • Local market visit 
    • Private vehicle upgrade (400 USD/day)
    • Luxury accommodation upgrade (300 USD/night)
    • Spa treatments (prices vary)

    Include

    • Parking fees (for non-residents)
    • All activities mentioned
    • All accommodations mentioned
    • A professional driver/guide
    • All transportation mentioned
    • All Taxes/VAT
    • Roundtrip airport transfer
    • Meals
    • Drinks

    Exclude

    • Inland Airfare costs
    • Personal expenses
    • Meals not mentioned
    • International flights
    • Additional accommodation
    • Gratuities for guides
    • Personal items
    • Govt. fees
    • Tips
    • Visa & insurance

    Cancellation Policy

    • 61 days+ prior to the start date: 0% of the total cost full refund
    • 31 – 60 days prior to the start date: 50% of the total cost