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15-Day Classic Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach

Overview

Experience four of Tanzania’s most exciting parks, with plenty of opportunities to spot the Big Five and a huge variety of other wildlife, before a week relaxing on the white sands of Zanzibar.

Tour Highlights

  • Game drives across four of Tanzania's classic northern parks: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
  • Strong opportunities to spot the Big Five across the safari portion of the trip
  • Travel in a small-group 4x4 safari vehicle with a maximum of seven passengers
  • A full day of game viewing inside the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world's largest intact volcanic calderas
  • A week-long beach stay on Zanzibar's white sand coastline to unwind after the safari

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Group price (per person)

$5500 Per person Based on 2 people Travel Together 
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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Tanzania

On arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel in Arusha, the gateway town for Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Relax and prepare for the days of game viewing ahead.

Distance: Airport transfer to your hotel in Arusha

Activity: Arrival

Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner not included

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, well known for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and tree-climbing African pythons. Enjoy a game drive on arrival, travelling in a small-group 4x4 safari vehicle with a maximum of seven passengers, accompanied by an experienced driver-guide.

Distance: Road transfer from Arusha to Tarangire

Activity: Afternoon game drive

Accommodation: Lodge near Tarangire National Park

Meals: All meals included, drinks not included

Day 3

Tarangire National Park to Lake Manyara

A morning game drive in Tarangire is followed by the journey to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and large troops of baboon. Enjoy an afternoon game drive across this compact but rewarding park.

Distance: Morning game drive in Tarangire, then road transfer to Lake Manyara

Activity: Afternoon game drive at Lake Manyara

Accommodation: Lodge near Lake Manyara National Park

Meals: All meals included, drinks not included

Day 4

Lake Manyara to the Serengeti

Continue on to the wide plains of the Serengeti, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations, with a game drive en route to your camp.

Distance: Road transfer to the Serengeti, game drive en route

Activity: Travel day

Accommodation: Camp in the Serengeti

Meals: All meals included, drinks not included

Day 5

Full Day in the Serengeti

A full day of game viewing across the Serengeti’s endless plains, home to one of the largest concentrations of wildlife anywhere in Africa, with strong chances of spotting lion, elephant, giraffe and the wider Big Five across the park.

Distance: Full-day game drive

Activity: Full day of game viewing

Accommodation: Camp in the Serengeti (second night)

Meals: All meals included, drinks not included

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater and Return to Arusha

A full day of game viewing inside the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest intact volcanic calderas, home to an estimated 25,000 large mammals, including a realistic chance of spotting the endangered black rhino alongside lion, elephant, zebra and wildebeest. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha, bringing the safari portion of your trip to a close.

Distance: Full day in the crater, then road transfer back to Arusha

Activity: Crater game drive

Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha

Meals: All meals included, drinks not included

Day 8

Fly to Zanzibar

Transfer to Arusha Airport for the roughly 90-minute flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, check in to your beach resort, set within lush tropical gardens on a beautiful white sand beach, the ideal place to unwind after your safari.

Distance: Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar

Activity: Travel day, arrival at your beach resort

Accommodation: Beach resort and spa, Zanzibar

Meals: Breakfast & dinner, lunch not included

Day 9

Zanzibar Beach

A free day to relax at your resort or book one of the available day tours to discover more of Zanzibar and its surrounding islands.

Distance: Free day, optional day tours available

Activity: Free time at the beach

Accommodation: Beach resort and spa, Zanzibar (second night)

Meals: Breakfast & dinner, lunch not included

Day 10

Zanzibar Beach

A further free day to enjoy the resort’s tropical gardens and beachfront, or book an optional excursion to explore more of the island.

Distance: Free day, optional day tours available

Activity: Free time at the beach

Accommodation: Beach resort and spa, Zanzibar (third night)

Meals: Breakfast & dinner, lunch not included

Day 11

Zanzibar Beach

Continue relaxing at your resort, with the option of a Stone Town day trip for those who haven’t yet explored the island’s historic centre.

Distance: Free day, optional day tours available

Activity: Free time at the beach

Accommodation: Beach resort and spa, Zanzibar (fourth night)

Meals: Breakfast & dinner, lunch not included

Day 12

Zanzibar Beach

Another free day on the white sands of Zanzibar, with the resort’s amenities and surrounding gardens available throughout the day.

Distance: Free day, optional day tours available

Activity: Free time at the beach

Accommodation: Beach resort and spa, Zanzibar (fifth night)

Meals: Breakfast & dinner, lunch not included

Day 13

Zanzibar Beach

A further day to relax, swim, or book one of the resort’s available water-based activities along the coast.

Distance: Free day, optional day tours available

Activity: Free time at the beach

Accommodation: Beach resort and spa, Zanzibar (sixth night)

Meals: Breakfast & dinner, lunch not included

Day 14

Zanzibar Beach

Your last full day in Zanzibar. Make the most of the white sand beaches and warm Indian Ocean before your trip draws to a close.

Distance: Free day, optional day tours available

Activity: Free time at the beach

Accommodation: Beach resort and spa, Zanzibar (seventh night)

Meals: Breakfast & dinner, lunch not included

Day 15

Departure from Zanzibar

After breakfast, you are collected from your resort and transferred to the airport for your flight home, bringing your Tanzanian adventure to a close.

Distance: Airport transfer

Activity: Departure

Accommodation: N/A, end of trip

Meals: Breakfast

What's included

  • Park fees (non-resident rates)
  • 7 nights of safari accommodation, including 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners
  • 7 nights at your Zanzibar beach resort on a half-board basis
  • A professional driver-guide for the safari portion of the trip
  • All transportation unless labelled as optional
  • All transfers
  • Flights between the safari and Zanzibar

Not included

  • International flights to and from your home country
  • Some meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
  • Drinks
  • Tips for your driver-guide and resort staff (guideline: USD 10 per person per day)
  • Personal items such as souvenirs, travel insurance and visa fees
  • Any government-imposed increases to taxes or park fees

Frequently asked questions

How many people travel together on the safari portion of this trip?

The safari runs as a small-group tour with a maximum of seven passengers per 4x4 vehicle, accompanied by an experienced driver-guide throughout.

How fit do I need to be for this 15-day trip?

The safari days are entirely vehicle-based, and the Zanzibar beach days are completely flexible, with no required activities. It suits all fitness levels.

Will I see the Big Five on this safari?

The Ngorongoro Crater offers strong odds of seeing the endangered black rhino alongside healthy populations of lion, elephant, leopard and buffalo across the wider four-park itinerary. As with any wildlife safari, no individual sighting can be guaranteed.

What's included in the price?

The price covers 7 nights of safari accommodation with breakfast, lunch and most dinners, 7 nights at your Zanzibar beach resort on a half-board basis, all transfers, and flights between the safari and Zanzibar. International flights to and from your home country are not included.

Can the safari and beach portions be adjusted in length?

Yes, the number of nights on safari or at the beach can be adjusted to suit your travel plans, though the price and itinerary above reflect the standard 15-day version of this trip.

What about visas and travel insurance?

Most nationalities can obtain a Tanzania tourist visa online before travel. Travel insurance covering medical evacuation is recommended for any trip combining safari and beach travel.

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