10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday is a great Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holiday which takes you exploring the mainland Tanzania and the beautiful Zanzibar beaches. This 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday takes you enjoying the Maasai cultural experience to learn about the Maasai people, visit Lake Manyara National Park famous for hosting tree climbing lions, the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park which are most sought after Tanzania national parks.
After unforgettable safari experiences in the Tanzania national parks, visit Zanzibar Island for Zanzibar beach experiences.
Tanzania Safari Highlights of 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday
- African Big Five animals
- Extensive Game Drives
- Maasai Culture
- Amazing Scenery
- Zanzibar beaches
Summary Itinerary of 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Maasai Cultural Tour
Day 3: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Drive
Day 5: Drive to Serengeti National Park
Day 6: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Day 7: Drive to Arusha, Flight to Zanzibar
Day 8: Stone Town Tour
Day 9: Safari Blue Excursion
Day 10: Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight at Runako Lodge
Day 2: Maasai Cultural Tour
You will have breakfast at your hotel as you prepare for a Maasai cultural tour during which you will interact with the Maasai and get to know more about their way of life and culture and also get to know how to make local arts and crafts like beaded jewelry of the Maasai. You will also enjoy a traditional lunch and after this experience, your guide will drive you to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Runako Lodge
Day 3: Drive to Lake Manyara national park
Breakfast will be served at your and after breakfast, your guide will drive you to Lake Manyara national park. Lake Manyara national park is known for its tree climbing lions and another unique feature about this national park is that about two thirds of the national park is covered by water. You will also enjoy views of the rift valley escarpment during your safari in the national park.
After check in at your lodge in Lake Manyara national park, you will have your lunch and later engage in a game drive and search for wildlife species such as giraffes, elephants, impalas, hippos among others. You will have dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Karatu Tented Lodge
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Drive
You will start your day with breakfast and prepare to drive to the Ngorongoro conservation area. You will descend about 600 meters into the Ngorongoro crater.
During your game drive in the Ngorongoro crater, you will search for wildlife species such as zebras, buffalos, lions, wildebeest, warthogs, baboons, elephants, hippos, cheetahs, and black rhino among others. After your game drive, you will return to your lodge where you will have dinner and spend the night.
Accommodation: Karatu Tented Lodge
Day 5: Drive to Serengeti national park
After breakfast drive to Serengeti national park for game drive around the vast savannah plains of the national park. Serengeti national park is home to numerous wildlife species such as the big 5 which includes elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and buffalos and this will probably be the highlight of your entire safari.
Other wildlife species in the Serengeti include prides of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, impalas, giraffes, hippos, warthogs, wildebeests, zebras, antelopes, kudu, dik dik and lots of birds. You will continue for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Camp
Day 6: Full day in Serengeti national park
You will engage a morning and afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park. You will look out for the big five such as lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo. After your morning game drive, you will have your lunch and prepare for another game drive in the vast savannah plains of Serengeti national park.
In the late afternoon you will search for more wildlife species as you enjoy your afternoon game drive and continue for dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Camp
Day 7: Drive to Arusha and flight to Zanzibar
In the morning after your breakfast and checking out of your hotel, you will be driven to the airport for a flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar Island you will be transferred to your hotel, check in and spend the day at leisure.
Accommodation: Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Day 8: Zanzibar Stone town
You will have breakfast at your hotel ahead of your tour of the historical Stone Town. You will enjoy a tour around the narrow streets and alleyways in Stone town and also discover the architectural beauty of the town.
After your Stone town tour, you will return to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Day 9: Safari blue excursion
You will enjoy the best boat tour on the island is which is a truly amazing experience sailing in the beautiful traditional Dhows. You will enjoy a boat ride, enjoy delicious buffet and drinks, fresh tropical fruits and snacks, snorkeling and also visit Menai Bay. This activity starts in Fumba village.
After the experience, you will be driven back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Day 10: Departure
After breakfast and checking out of your hotel, you will be driven to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight.
End of 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday
Price includes
- All airport transfers
- All day game drives as per sample itinerary
- Hotel/lodge accommodation for the duration of the safari
- 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional safari and tour guide / driver
- All national park fees
- All meals on the safari
- Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- Stone town tour and safari blue experience
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Government taxes
Price excludes
- International Flights and flights not included in the itinerary
- Items of personal nature
- hotel accommodation before / after the safari
- Entry visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
