11-Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday

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11-Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday

The Experience

After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Tarangire National Park for your first wildlife safari experience. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a game drive through the park, looking out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and various antelope species. You may also spot lions and other predators as you explore the savannah and areas surrounding the Tarangire River. Later, continue to your lodge or camp for relaxation and an overnight stay.
Duration11Days/10Night
Price00
DestinationsTanzania
Ideal ForCouples, Wildlife Fans

Overview

After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Tarangire National Park for your first wildlife safari experience. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a game drive through the park, looking out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and various antelope species. You may also spot lions and other predators as you explore the savannah and areas surrounding the Tarangire River. Later, continue to your lodge or camp for relaxation and an overnight stay.

The Journey

Day by Day

Day 1: Tarangire National Park
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Day 1: Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Tarangire National Park for your first wildlife safari experience. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a game drive through the park, looking out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and various antelope species. You may also spot lions and other predators as you explore the savannah and areas surrounding the Tarangire River. Later, continue to your lodge or camp for relaxation and an overnight stay
AccommodationLodge in Tanzania
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park
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Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. This beautiful park features diverse landscapes, including woodland, open grassland, groundwater forests, and the alkaline lake. Enjoy a game drive while looking for elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, and a variety of bird species. Lake Manyara is also known for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings are not guaranteed. Take in the beautiful scenery as you explore the park before proceeding to your lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay.
Accommodationlodge in Lake Manyara National Park
Day 3: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
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Day 3: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, travelling through the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania. The Serengeti is famous for its vast open plains, abundant wildlife, and the Great Wildebeest Migration. Enjoy game viewing along the way, with opportunities to spot zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, elephants, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy an afternoon game drive to explore more of the park. Later, proceed to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay
AccommodationLodge in Serengeti
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
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Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park on morning and afternoon game drives. The park offers excellent opportunities to encounter a variety of wildlife in its natural habitat. Search for lions resting in the grass, cheetahs scanning the plains, leopards resting in trees, and large herds of zebras and wildebeests. Your guide will help you explore areas with good wildlife-viewing opportunities. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day before continuing your safari. In the evening, return to your lodge or camp for relaxation and an overnight stay.
Accommodationlodge in Serengeti
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
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Day 5: Serengeti National Park

Enjoy another full day exploring the beautiful Serengeti plains. With more time in the park, you can discover different wildlife areas and enjoy additional opportunities to spot animals. Depending on the season and location of the herds, you may witness parts of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Look out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas, and several bird species as you explore. Your guide will select suitable routes based on wildlife movements and current viewing conditions. After a rewarding day of game viewing, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodationlodge in Serengeti
Day 6: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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Day 6: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue enjoying the changing landscapes and wildlife sightings along the route. The journey offers opportunities to appreciate Tanzania's remarkable scenery as you travel towards the Ngorongoro highlands. Upon arrival, proceed to your lodge near the crater rim or in the surrounding area. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing and preparing for the following day's exploration of the famous Ngorongoro Crater.
AccommodationLodge near Ngorongoro
Day 7: explore Ngorongoro Crater
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Day 7: explore Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. This remarkable natural landscape supports a rich variety of wildlife, making it one of Tanzania's most rewarding safari destinations. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and other animals. With luck, you may also spot the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy the crater's beautiful scenery, including open grasslands, wetlands and the soda lake. Take a picnic lunch during your exploration before ascending from the crater later in the day. Return to your lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay.
AccommodationLodge near Ngorongoro
Day 8: Lake Eyasi and Flight to Zanzibar
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Day 8: Lake Eyasi and Flight to Zanzibar

After breakfast, travel to the Lake Eyasi area for a cultural experience with the Hadzabe people, one of Tanzania's Indigenous communities known for their traditional hunting and gathering lifestyle. Learn about their customs, traditional skills, and relationship with the surrounding environment through a respectful, guided visit. Later, visit beautiful Lake Eyasi, enjoying its scenic surroundings and opportunities to observe local birdlife. After the experience, transfer to the appropriate airport or airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, meet your transfer driver and proceed to your hotel. Spend the evening relaxing and enjoying the island's atmosphere.
AccommodationResort at Zanzibar
Day 9: Zanzibar Island
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Day 9: Zanzibar Island

Enjoy a relaxing day in Zanzibar, where you can discover the island's beautiful beaches, turquoise waters, and rich cultural heritage. Spend your time swimming, sunbathing, or enjoying the peaceful surroundings of your beach hotel. You may also arrange optional activities such as snorkeling, a spice tour or other island excursions, depending on your interests. Alternatively, simply relax by the Indian Ocean and enjoy the tropical atmosphere. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
AccommodationResort at Zanzibar
Day 10: second day at Zanzibar
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Day 10: second day at Zanzibar

Spend another day discovering Zanzibar at your own pace. You can arrange a full-day or half-day guided tour of Stone Town, a historic area known for its unique architecture and cultural heritage. Possible stops include the Old Town, the spice market, and Prison Island, where you can learn more about the island's history and attractions. Lunch is not included in the tour. Alternatively, spend the day relaxing on the beach or enjoying optional water activities before returning to your hotel for your final overnight stay in Zanzibar.
AccommodationResort at Zanzibar
Day 11: Transfer to Zanzibar Airport
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Day 11: Transfer to Zanzibar Airport

After breakfast, enjoy your remaining time in Zanzibar, depending on your flight schedule. Later, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your departure flight back home, marking the end of your 11-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday.

What's Included

  • All airport pick up and transfers in private car
  • Transport and wildlife drives in modified 4 x 4 Land Cruiser
  • Services of a professional English speaking safari guide
  • Drinking water
  • Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority

Not Included

  • International Flights
  • All items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities for safari guide and lodge staff ( please tip separately)
  • Travel insurance if needed
  • Visa fee ( 50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
  • Drinks and beverages in lodges
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