11 Days Tanzania Big Five Wildlife Safari and Zanzibar Beach

Stone Town, Tanzania



Embark on an 11-day safari and beach vacation in Tanzania. Go on game drives in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, visit beach, and relax on the beaches of Zanzibar.

Highlights

  • Experience the thrill of a safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
  • See the Big 5 and other wildlife on game drives in Tarangire National Park
  • Discover the history of Stone Town and the slave market on a guided tour
  • Snorkel in the clear waters of the Indian Ocean and look for dolphins
  • Enjoy the comfort of a beachfront hotel in Nungwi and Pongwe Beach

Description

Embark on a 11-day tour of Tanzania and Zanzibar. Visit the Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Explore the Lake Manyara National Park and Stone Town. Relax on the beaches of Zanzibar

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and be transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire National Park for excellent game viewing. Spend the night in a lodge the park with stunning views and a unique atmosphere.Dinner and overnight at Sangaiwe tented camp or similar

Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Head towards the Serengeti National Park. After lunch, drive into the Serengeti itself and spend the rest of the afternoon game viewing. Return to your tented camp for the night. Dinner and overnight at Osinon tented camp or similar

Day 4: Serengeti National Park Full Day

After breakfast, continue with your full-day game drives. Spotting the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions, be in the middle of the migration, sometimes surrounded by wildebeest, sometimes by zebras, which travel with the wildebeest. Dinner and overnight at Osinon tented camp or similar

Day 5: Serengeti National Park

Spend another full day in the park. Watch a big pride of lions, be in the middle of the migration, and spend time at the Hippo pool. Dinner and overnight at Osinon tented camp or similar

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Start the day with an early morning breakfast before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the crater. In the late afternoon, travel just outside of the Crater to your tented camp. Dinner and overnight at Rhino lodge or similar

Day 7: Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara National Park

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drives. In the late afternoon, make a short journey to Arusha.

Day 8: Fly to Zanzibar

Arrive in Zanzibar and be transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Spend the night at Blue Bay Beach Resort & Spa or similar.

Day 9: Zanzibar beach

Visit a spice farm and see different types of spice and how they grow up. Taste the seasonal fruits and have lunch at the farm. Do a Stone Town tour and see the historical site, slave market, daily market, and narrow streets. Spend the night at Blue Bay Beach Resort & Spa or similar.

Day 10: Zanzibar

Meet your boat in Fumba village and go on a guided Safari Blue tour. Visit three different sandbanks and stop in one of those for a seafood lunch. Go snorkeling and have the chance of seeing the dolphins. Spend the night at Blue Bay Beach Resort & Spa or similar.

Day 11: Departing Day

Depending on your flight schedule and departure point, be transferred to Zanzibar Airport to take a flight back home. If you are flying out of Nairobi, a connection flight will be arranged for you.

Includes

  • Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
  • National Park fees
  • Pickup and drop off
  • Flight ticket from Arusha to Zanzibar
  • Guided safari both on safari and Zanzibar.

Excludes

  • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
  • Soft & alcoholic drinks
  • Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 540 per person etc)
  • Tips and any items of personal nature.

Important Information

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months is required
  • Yellow fever vaccination may be required
  • Check visa requirements for your country
  • Bring local currency for personal expenses
  • Respect local customs and dress codes

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

You can expect to see the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros—as well as other animals like zebras, giraffes, and hippos during game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.
The safari includes visits to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania.
In Zanzibar, you will tour Stone Town including the historic slave market, snorkel in the Indian Ocean, look for dolphins, and relax on the beaches of Nungwi and Pongwe.
The tour lasts 11 days and combines wildlife safari experiences in Tanzania with beach and cultural activities in Zanzibar.
Yes, snorkeling in the clear waters of the Indian Ocean often provides opportunities to spot dolphins near Zanzibar.
Yes, the tour is well-structured for first-timers, covering major wildlife parks and cultural sites with guided activities and comfortable accommodations.
During the safari, you will stay near the national parks, and in Zanzibar, accommodations are at beachfront hotels in Nungwi and Pongwe Beach.
The best time is generally during the dry seasons from June to October and December to February for optimal wildlife viewing and beach weather.
Travelers should check current Tanzania visa requirements and consider vaccinations like yellow fever and malaria prophylaxis recommended for the region.
The transfer from the mainland safari parks to Zanzibar is typically by a short domestic flight or ferry from Dar es Salaam or Bagamoyo, depending on the tour itinerary.

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