10 days Tanzania safari and Zanzibar
This 10 days Tanzania safari and Zanzibar is an excellent opportunity to discover the primary attractions in Tanzania. This package allows you to explore Tanzania’s premier wildlife attractions, including Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater, where you will experience nature’s finest, including the Big Five and the wildlife migration. This package also encompasses your travel to Zanzibar, the premier destination for relaxation and honeymooners. You will have ample time to immerse yourself in nature and beaches as a means of relaxation and respite from the chaotic and bustling world.
Brief itinerary of 10 days Tanzania safari and Zanzibar
- Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
- Day 2: Transfer to Lake Manyara National park
- Day 3: Transfer to Serengeti National Park (Central)
- Day 4: Serengeti National Park – All day game drive
- Day 5: Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 6: Transfer to Arusha and fly to Zanzibar
- Day 7: Leisure at the beach
- Day 8: Relaxation at the beach
- Day 9: Fly back to Arusha
- Day 10: Depart Tanzania
Detailed itinerary of 10 days Tanzania safari and Zanzibar
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Your safari in Tanzania commences with your arrival at Arusha, with Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport being the most suggested entry point. Arusha, formerly the capital of Tanzania, has excellent lodging options for overnight stays.
On this day, you may reserve a flight that arrives at any moment, contingent upon the flight schedule from your nation of origin. Upon your arrival in Arusha, a business representative will greet you, provide a briefing on your safari, assist with your bags into the vehicle, and then transport you to your hotel. On this day, dinner will be the sole meal given at the lodge.
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Manyara National park
Transfer to Lake Manyara: Following breakfast at the hotel, you will depart Arusha with your safari guide at a predetermined time to proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. The park is renowned for its huge soda lake populated by pink-hued flamingos, numerous baboons, and stunning vistas. It is also abundant with animals, including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and on certain days, tree-climbing lions may be observed. The distance from Arusha to Lake Manyara is around 130 kilometers, which equates to a two-hour journey.
Game drive: Upon arrival at the park, partake in a late morning game drive to observe the aforementioned creatures while en route to check in at your lodge. Enjoy lunch and subsequently engage in leisurely activities, either by embarking on another wildlife drive or visiting Lake Manyara for the opportunity to observe flamingos. Proceed to the lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Day 3: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Transfer to Serengeti National Park: Following breakfast, you will transfer to Serengeti National Park. The distance is approximately 205 kilometers, requiring a driving time of 4 to 5 hours. Initially, you will proceed to your resort for check-in and then eat lunch. In the late afternoon, you will proceed to Central Serengeti for a wildlife drive. This section of the park offers the chance to observe large prides of lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, elephants, various antelopes, and other species. In the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight accommodations at either of the aforementioned lodges.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park –full day game drive
Serengeti National Park — Full-day game drive: Following breakfast, you will proceed to Central Serengeti for an additional game drive. This area offers numerous creatures to observe while enjoying your picnic lunch. This section of the park offers the chance to observe large prides of lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, elephants, various antelopes, and other species. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon following your comprehensive game drive.
Day 5: Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater: Following an early breakfast, proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will access Ngorongoro Crater with your picnic lunch for a full day of game driving in the crater.
The crater hosts a significant population of lions and cheetahs, and it is also an excellent location to observe the rare black rhinoceros. In the late afternoon, visit a Masai hamlet to partake in a cultural experience before proceeding to your lodge for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Day 6: Transfer to Arusha and fly to Zanzibar
Commence your transfer to Arusha and subsequently board a flight to Zanzibar: Following breakfast, initiate your return travel to Arusha. Consume your lunch at a hotel in Arusha prior to your departure to Arusha airport for your journey to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be greeted by your driver and transported to Warere Beach Hotel/Tulia Zanzibar Hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.
Day 8: Relaxation at the beach
Recreation at the beach: Rise leisurely and have a delectable breakfast, then unwind at the picturesque Zanzibar beach. You will dine at the resort and then relish the pleasant breeze along the beach. The hotel offers various activities such as village walks, snorkeling, fishing, and scuba diving, allowing you to select based on your preferences. You will dine and stay overnight at the aforementioned resort in the evening.
Day 9: Return flight to Arusha
Return to Arusha: Begin your day with a delightful breakfast, unwind on the beach while savoring the breeze, and depending on your flight itinerary, check out of the hotel. Subsequently, your driver will transport you to the airport for your return flight to Arusha. Evening meal and accommodation
Day 10: Depart from Tanzania
Departure from Tanzania: This day signifies the conclusion of your safari journey and adventure, with arrangements contingent upon your return flight schedule home. Following breakfast, unwind at your hotel while awaiting your driver for transportation to the airport for your return trip home.