11 Days Tanzania Safari + Zanzibar

Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater · Zanzibar

11 Days Tanzania Safari + Zanzibar

11 days Easy Best: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec

From the Serengeti plains to Zanzibar's turquoise coast — experience Tanzania in one unforgettable journey. The safari is private and flexible; the beach portion is deliberately unhurried, with optional culture and ocean experiences. Designed for international couples, families, friends and first-time Tanzania visitors who want wildlife and beach without building the trip themselves.

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Highlights

  • Two full nights in the Serengeti
  • Ngorongoro Crater descent
  • One-way domestic flight to Zanzibar included
  • 4 nights on Zanzibar with a free choice of culture or ocean excursions

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, private transfer to Arusha and a safari briefing.

  2. Day 2: Full day in Tarangire National Park — baobabs, elephants, giraffe, zebra, buffalo and strong birdlife.

  3. Day 3: Drive from Tarangire to the Serengeti, entering the park in time for an afternoon game drive.

  4. Day 4: Full-day central Serengeti game drive, tracking big cats, elephants, buffalo, giraffe, hyena and large herbivore herds.

  5. Day 5: Early game drive, then transfer to the Ngorongoro Highlands, overnighting near the crater rim.

  6. Day 6: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for concentrated game viewing, then fly from the mainland to Zanzibar and transfer to your beach resort.

  7. Day 7: Pure beach day on Zanzibar — no compulsory excursions, purely recovery after safari.

  8. Day 8: Choose one optional Zanzibar experience: Stone Town heritage, a spice tour, or snorkelling/dhow outing.

  9. Day 9: A flexible signature island day — Safari Blue-style ocean excursion, private dhow sunset, diving, or another beach day.

  10. Day 10: Free day on Zanzibar — private dinner for couples, resort time for families, or an optional water activity.

  11. Day 11: Breakfast, free time, then private transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for departure.

What's Included

  • 10 nights: 5 safari nights, 4 Zanzibar nights, 1 arrival night
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • English-speaking driver-guide throughout the mainland safari
  • Scheduled game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
  • Full board during safari; Zanzibar meal plan per selected property
  • One-way domestic flight, mainland to Zanzibar
  • Arrival transfer in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar arrival/departure transfers
  • Drinking water during safari
  • Park and conservation fees (planning allowance, reconfirmed before final quote)
  • 24/7 pre-arrival and in-country trip support

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Personal shopping and laundry
  • Optional excursions and premium room upgrades unless selected
  • Private photo/video production

Pricing by Accommodation Tier

Choose the comfort level that suits you — every tier includes the same core itinerary and services above.

GuestsPrice / personGroup total
1$5,450$5,450
2$3,650$7,300
3$3,250$9,750
4$3,050$12,200
6$2,850$17,100

Indicative planning prices per person, private/tailor-made unless noted. Exact pricing is reconfirmed against your selected dates, accommodation availability and current park fees before final quotation.

Accommodation by Tier

Comfort

  • Arusha: Greenside Hotel
  • Tarangire/Karatu: Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Serengeti: Serengeti Pazuri Tented Camp
  • Ngorongoro: Ngorongoro Farm House
  • Zanzibar: Paje Palms Beach Resort

Comfortable beachfront or garden resort. Value-conscious private travellers, first-time safari guests, families and small groups.

Mid-Range

  • Arusha: Kibo Palace
  • Tarangire/Karatu: Ngorongoro Farm House / Marera Valley
  • Serengeti: Narudi Tented Camp
  • Ngorongoro: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
  • Zanzibar: Nungwi Dreams by Mantis

Upscale beach resort with stronger room categories and service. Couples, families and repeat safari travellers.

Luxury

  • Arusha: Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Tarangire: Conserve Safari Tarangire
  • Serengeti: Lala Salama Tented Camp
  • Ngorongoro: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (premium category)
  • Zanzibar: Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort

High-end boutique or luxury beachfront resort. Honeymooners, anniversary travellers and affluent guests.

Optional Experiences

Add-onDetails
Serengeti hot-air balloonQuoted separately; date & availability dependent
Maasai cultural experiencePrivate or community-led experience; quoted by group
Mto wa Mbu cultural tourHalf-day optional experience
Private bush breakfast/lunchPer-group supplement
Private Zanzibar dhow sunsetPer boat / group
Stone Town heritage tourPrivate guide + transport
Spice farm experiencePer person or private group
Snorkelling / divingWeather, tide and operator dependent
Professional photography/videoSeparate production quote based on scope