Experience the ultimate African adventure with our 10-Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday, a once-in-a-lifetime journey that combines thrilling wildlife encounters with relaxing beach escapes. Travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with your personal guide as you explore the iconic landscapes of Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater—home to the legendary Big Five and the Great Migration. After days filled with exhilarating game drives and breathtaking scenery, unwind on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar, where turquoise waters, fragrant spices, and historic Stone Town provide the perfect tropical getaway. Whether you’re an avid nature lover, a couple seeking a romantic escape, or a luxury traveler, this tour offers the very best of Tanzania’s bush and beach in one unforgettable experience.
Your Tanzanian journey begins the moment you touch down at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where a warm, personal welcome awaits from your Serengeti Vista Explorations guide. You’ll be transferred to your lodge in Arusha, a vibrant city nestled at the base of Mount Meru and known as the gateway to the northern safari circuit. After check-in, unwind in a tranquil garden setting with views of Mount Meru or opt for a complimentary guided walk to explore local art galleries, markets, and coffee shops. In the evening, enjoy a chef-prepared welcome dinner and a personalized safari briefing to set the stage for the days ahead.
Transfer Distance: 55 km / approx. 1 hr
is a peaceful, garden-set retreat near Mount Meru, offering chalet-style rooms with modern comforts. It’s the perfect place to relax before or after your safari, with warm hospitality and serene surroundings.
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha is a stylish hotel based in central Arusha, offering easy access to the city’s shops, restaurants, and cultural sites. It’s also a convenient starting point for safaris to iconic destinations like Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
is a luxurious five-star hotel set between the city and Mount Meru, offering stunning views and world-class amenities. With elegant rooms, a spa, fine dining, and lush gardens, it’s the perfect base for a stylish stay in Tanzania.
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, an often-overlooked gem known for its massive elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse habitats. Your day’s game drive takes you across acacia woodlands, river valleys, and open savannahs where you may witness lions stalking prey, giraffes nibbling on thorn trees, and elusive leopards resting in tree canopies. The Tarangire River, the park’s lifeline, attracts a parade of wildlife during the dry season. Stop for a scenic picnic lunch beneath a shady tree while watching herds roam in the distance. Later, return to your lodge where you can relax on your veranda, sip a sundowner, and listen to the sounds of the wild under a star-lit sky.
Transfer Distance: 120 km / approx. 2.5 hrs
Marera Valley Lodge offers a restaurant, bar, and outdoor pool, ensuring a relaxing stay. It’s also conveniently located near Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater for easy exploration.
Tarangire Safari Lodge is located inside Tarangire National Park, offering stunning views of the Tarangire River and surrounding wildlife-rich landscapes. It provides the perfect base for an authentic safari experience
Elephant Spring Tarangire is in Tarangire National Park. The camp is near the Tarangire River, a great spot for wildlife. Elephants and other animals gather here, especially in the dry season.
Today’s journey takes you through the misty Ngorongoro Highlands en route to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Along the way, stop at Ngorongoro Crater Viewpoint for panoramic photo opportunities and, if you wish, visit a traditional Maasai boma to learn about this semi-nomadic community’s culture, rituals, and connection to the land. As you descend into the Serengeti, the plains seem to stretch infinitely, dotted with wildlife as far as the eye can see. Game viewing begins the moment you pass through the park gates, with chances to see elephants, buffaloes, and the first signs of big cat activity. Arrive at your tented safari camp in time for a sunset drink and a hot meal beneath the stars.
Transfer Distance: 280 km / approx. 6–7 hrs
Embalakai Serengeti Camp is a comfortable eco-friendly tented camp in Central Serengeti, close to top wildlife spots. It offers en-suite tents, local meals, and an authentic safari experience.
Serengeti Sametu Camp is an intimate safari camp on the edge of the Serengeti, offering luxury tents, stunning views, and close wildlife encounters.
Nyota Luxury offers an intimate safari experience in Central Serengeti, near the Orangi River. The camp features 16 spacious tents with hardwood floors, private verandas, and indoor and outdoor showers.
Rise early for a full day of exploration in Serengeti National Park, where every turn promises a new wildlife drama. Track lions on morning hunts, observe cheetahs in open grasslands, or watch massive herds of wildebeests and zebras as they migrate across the plains (seasonal). Your guide will tailor your day based on wildlife movement—whether it’s a visit to the Seronera Valley, the Retina Hippo Pool, or a hidden kopje where a pride of lions may be resting. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild, and return to camp in the late afternoon. After dinner, sit by the campfire and listen to hyenas calling in the distance as the Milky Way unfurls overhead.
Game Drive Distance: Approx. 80–150 km (varies with animal movement)
Embalakai Serengeti Camp is a comfortable eco-friendly tented camp in Central Serengeti, close to top wildlife spots. It offers en-suite tents, local meals, and an authentic safari experience.
Serengeti Sametu Camp is an intimate safari camp on the edge of the Serengeti, offering luxury tents, stunning views, and close wildlife encounters.
Nyota Luxury offers an intimate safari experience in Central Serengeti, near the Orangi River. The camp features 16 spacious tents with hardwood floors, private verandas, and indoor and outdoor showers.
After breakfast, take a final game drive as you leave the Serengeti’s central plains and head back east toward Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive at the crater rim and descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera—an astonishing landscape often called “Africa’s Garden of Eden.” Inside the crater, encounter a high concentration of animals, including endangered black rhinos, massive tusker elephants, hippos, lions, and flamingos on Lake Magadi. Enjoy a bush picnic beside a hippo pool and marvel at the crater’s unique beauty. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater and drive to your charming lodge in Karatu, set on the crater’s verdant slopes.
Transfer Distance: 145 km / approx. 3.5–4 hrs
is a charming lodge set on a working coffee plantation near the Ngorongoro Crater. It offers comfortable cottages and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for relaxing before or after a safari.
Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw is a luxury lodge perched on the eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. Nestled beneath a grove of acacia trees, it offers breathtaking views of the crater floor and easy access to early morning game drives.
is a luxurious retreat on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, offering stunning views and elegant, Maasai-inspired accommodations. Guests enjoy world-class dining, a relaxing spa, and easy access to thrilling safari adventures.
Your morning starts with a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its scenic diversity, groundwater forest, and tree-climbing lions. Watch for elephants strolling through fig trees, hippos wallowing in the lake, and an array of birdlife including pelicans and flamingos. After the game drive and lunch, you’ll transfer to Arusha Airport for your afternoon flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, your local guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to your boutique hotel in Stone Town, where narrow alleys and coral-stone buildings reflect a rich Swahili-Arab heritage. Enjoy dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the sea.
Transfer Distances:
Manyara to Arusha Airport: 130 km / approx. 2.5–3 hrs
Flight: Arusha to Zanzibar – approx. 1.5 hrs
Zanzibar Airport to Stone Town hotel: 8 km / approx. 20 min
Tembo Hotel Zanzibar offers spacious rooms with traditional décor, air conditioning, and modern amenities. Some rooms have sea views and private balconies.
The Seyyida Resort is a stylish boutique hotel in Stone Town with ocean views and Swahili-inspired design. It offers a rooftop restaurant, spa, and comfortable, elegant rooms.
Located in historic Stone Town, this hotel blends heritage charm with modern comfort, steps from markets and cultural landmarks.
Today, dive deep into the soul of Zanzibar on a guided walking tour of Stone Town, a melting pot of African, Omani, and colonial influences. Visit the Old Slave Market, House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury’s House, and the vibrant Darajani Market. Admire intricately carved doors, coral-stone buildings, and the fusion of architecture that makes this UNESCO World Heritage Site so compelling. After lunch at a local café, transfer to Nungwi Beach on the northern coast of the island—famous for its clear waters and vibrant marine life. Arrive in time to dip your feet in the ocean and watch the sunset.
Transfer Distance: 60 km / approx. 1.5 hrs
Lodge sits atop the Rift Valley, offering stunning views of Lake Manyara and beyond. The eco-friendly lodge features cozy rooms, an infinity pool, and local cuisine. It’s a peaceful base for exploring nearby parks and villages.
is an intimate boutique hotel overlooking Lake Manyara, offering beautifully designed private villas with pools for couples and families. Guests can enjoy peaceful privacy or socialize by the communal pool, dine at the restaurant, and relax by the nightly fire.
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort on Kendwa Beach, offering stunning ocean views, white sands, and a tranquil tropical setting ideal for relaxation and indulgence.
This day is yours to enjoy the tropical paradise of Nungwi. Stroll along pristine beaches, swim in calm turquoise waters, or relax poolside with a coconut drink in hand. For adventure seekers, go snorkeling or diving in the coral-rich waters of Mnemba Atoll, take a sunset dhow cruise, or visit the Mnarani Turtle Conservation Pond. Enjoy Swahili seafood cuisine at the resort, and end your day with a bonfire on the beach or live local music.
Lodge sits atop the Rift Valley, offering stunning views of Lake Manyara and beyond. The eco-friendly lodge features cozy rooms, an infinity pool, and local cuisine. It’s a peaceful base for exploring nearby parks and villages.
Beachfront resort on Zanzibar’s northern tip, offering ocean views, a pool, and water sports—perfect for relaxation and adventure.
Lodge sits atop the Rift Valley, offering stunning views of Lake Manyara and beyond. The eco-friendly lodge features cozy rooms, an infinity pool, and local cuisine. It’s a peaceful base for exploring nearby parks and villages.
After breakfast, embark on an optional Zanzibar Spice Tour, where you’ll explore aromatic plantations and learn about cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and other spices that once made Zanzibar a global trading hub. Sample fresh tropical fruits and take part in a Swahili cooking demonstration if you like. Return to the beach for one final day of ocean bliss—consider a relaxing massage, beach yoga, or simply savoring the view with a drink in hand. In the evening, enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner to toast your journey.
Arusha Planet Lodge is a peaceful, garden-set retreat near Mount Meru, offering chalet-style rooms with modern comforts. It’s the perfect place to relax before or after your safari, with warm hospitality and serene surroundings.
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha is a stylish hotel based in central Arusha, offering easy access to the city’s shops, restaurants, and cultural sites. It’s also a convenient starting point for safaris to iconic destinations like Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
is a luxurious five-star hotel set between the city and Mount Meru, offering stunning views and world-class amenities. With elegant rooms, a spa, fine dining, and lush gardens, it’s the perfect base for a stylish stay in Tanzania.
Enjoy your last island breakfast with an ocean breeze, then check out from your resort. If time permits, stop in Stone Town for final souvenir shopping or a fresh spice market visit. Your Serengeti Vista Explorations driver will transfer you to Zanzibar International Airport, ensuring a smooth and timely departure. Though your safari has ended, the memories—from roaring lions to island breezes—will stay with you forever.
Transfer Distance: 65 km / approx. 1.5 hrs
| Tour Type | 2 Pax | 4 Pax | 6+ Pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Luxury | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Premium | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Tour Type | 2 Pax | 4 Pax | 6+ Pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Luxury | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Premium | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Tour Type | 2 Pax | 4 Pax | 6+ Pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Luxury | $000 | $000 | $000 |
| Premium | $000 | $000 | $000 |
Enquire now and Our Experts will get back to you within 24 hours
