11 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Experience

Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater, the quiet Ndutu plains and the Serengeti, then three days of ocean adventure and rest on Zanzibar.

Where you'll go

1. Day 1Arrival – a warm African welcome

   Your private safari guide meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport for a scenic transfer to the lodge, a safari briefing and a relaxed evening.

   ArushaOvernight: Arusha Planet LodgeMeals: L, D

2. Day 2Tarangire – where giants roam

   Golden savannah, baobab trees and close elephant encounters, plus lions, giraffes, zebras and antelopes, with a picnic lunch in the bush and an unhurried game drive.

   TarangireOvernight: African Safari Rift ValleyMeals: B, L, D

3. Day 3Lake Manyara – a lush hidden paradise

   Drive through forest full of birds and monkeys to the open plains by the lake: flamingos, pelicans, elephants, hippos and monkeys.

   Lake Manyara / KaratuOvernight: Africa Safari KaratuMeals: B, L, D

4. Day 4Ngorongoro Crater – nature's masterpiece

   Descend into the crater for dense wildlife, a chance to see the Big Five, panoramic views and a picnic lunch, then continue towards the remote southern Serengeti.

   Ngorongoro / NdutuOvernight: Africa Safari South SerengetiMeals: B, L, D

5. Day 5Ndutu – raw, untouched Africa

   Quiet game drives on the Ndutu plains, away from the crowds, with predator sightings — lions, cheetahs and hyenas — and wide open landscapes for photography.

   NdutuOvernight: Africa Safari South SerengetiMeals: B, L, D

6. Day 6Serengeti – into the endless plains

   Enter Serengeti National Park for a game drive through open savannah and a sunset over the plains.

   SerengetiOvernight: Africa Safari Serengeti IkomaMeals: B, L, D

7. Day 7Serengeti – full immersion

   Morning and afternoon game drives tracking predators and big animals, with sunrise and sunset viewing. An optional hot-air balloon safari is available.

   SerengetiOvernight: Africa Safari Serengeti IkomaMeals: B, L, D

8. Day 8Zanzibar – a change of pace

   Fly from the Serengeti to Zanzibar Island (the domestic flight is included).

   ZanzibarOvernight: Dream of ZanzibarMeals: B, L, D

9. Day 9Zanzibar – culture, history and ocean life

   Breakfast by the ocean, beach time or a swim; the resort pool or spa at midday; an optional Stone Town or spice tour in the afternoon; and a sunset dinner by the sea.

   ZanzibarOvernight: Dream of ZanzibarMeals: B, L, D

10. Day 10Zanzibar – ocean adventure and pure relaxation

    Choose adventure — snorkelling, scuba diving, an early dolphin tour or a sandbank trip — or relaxation with spa treatments and walks on white beaches. A final sunset and an optional romantic beach dinner.

    ZanzibarOvernight: Dream of ZanzibarMeals: B, L, D

11. Day 11Departure

    Breakfast, then your transfer to the airport.

    ZanzibarMeals: B

Meals: B = breakfast · L = lunch · D = dinner

Prices per person

In US dollars, per person, for your own private trip. The more people travel together, the lower the price for each person.

Children aged 3–11 pay 70% of the adult price. International flights, visas and tips are not included. Prices can change in the Christmas and New Year weeks — your quote confirms the final price.

Prices are charged in US dollars. Other currencies are a guide only.

Route map

When to go

This trip runs all year. Here is how each month usually feels — the rainy months are quieter and often cheaper.

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