10-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape
A northern Tanzania safari followed by beach time on Zanzibar.
Go beyond the expected.
The classic Tanzania combination — a Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater safari, followed by a flight to Zanzibar for beach time on the Indian Ocean to close out the trip.
- Multiple game drives across the Serengeti
- Full day exploring the Ngorongoro Crater floor
- Four nights on Zanzibar's beaches
- Optional Stone Town and spice farm tour
- Optional snorkelling or diving on Zanzibar's reefs
What's included
Included
- All accommodation as specified
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide for the safari portion
- Domestic flight from the safari circuit to Zanzibar
- Park and conservation area entrance fees
- Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Zanzibar excursions (optional add-ons)
- Personal expenses
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Arusha
Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha.
Day 2 Transfer to the Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
Drive to the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Highlands, with game viewing along the way.
Day 3 Full day in the Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
A full day of game drives across the Serengeti's plains.
Day 4 Further Serengeti game drives
Serengeti National Park
A second day covering more of the Serengeti's varied terrain.
Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Drive to the crater rim, descending onto the crater floor for a full day of game viewing.
Day 6 Fly to Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport for a scheduled flight to Zanzibar, with the rest of the day free to settle into your beach resort.
Day 7 Free day on Zanzibar
Zanzibar
A free day to relax on the beach, with an optional Stone Town and spice farm tour available.
Day 8 Free day on Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Another free day on the beach, with optional snorkelling or diving on Zanzibar's surrounding reefs.
Day 9 Final day on Zanzibar
Zanzibar
A last free day to relax before departure.
Day 10 Departure from Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Transfer to Zanzibar's Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your onward flight.
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Questions about 10-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape
Can I combine a Tanzania safari with Zanzibar?
Yes, this is one of the most popular East African combinations; a Serengeti or Ngorongoro safari followed by several days on Zanzibar’s beaches, connected by a short flight.
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Do I need a visa to visit Tanzania?
Most nationalities need a visa for Tanzania, commonly available as an e-visa applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so confirm current guidance for your passport ahead of your safari.
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How do I get to Zanzibar?
Zanzibar has its own international airport near Stone Town, served by direct international flights and short connections from Dar es Salaam and the northern safari circuit’s airstrips near Arusha and Kilimanjaro. A fast ferry also runs from Dar es Salaam, typically around two hours.
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How many national parks does Tanzania have?
Tanzania protects its landscapes across more than twenty national parks, alongside conservation areas and game reserves that together cover roughly a third of the country’s total area; one of the highest proportions of protected land of any country in the world.
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Is climbing Kilimanjaro part of a normal safari?
Kilimanjaro is usually planned as its own multi-day trek (typically 6–9 days depending on route) either before or after a separate safari itinerary, rather than combined into the same days, since it requires its own acclimatisation schedule.
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Is Stone Town worth visiting?
Yes. Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage old town with a genuinely distinct Swahili, Arab, Persian and Indian architectural heritage, best explored on a guided walking tour that also covers its history as a nineteenth-century trading and, more soberingly, slave-trading port.
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Is Tanzania or Kenya better for a first safari?
Both offer excellent safaris across largely the same ecosystem, and the choice often comes down to which side of the Serengeti-Mara border better fits your dates and interests: we’re happy to talk through the trade-offs for your specific safari.
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Is Zanzibar its own country?
No. Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago that is part of Tanzania, with its own government for local affairs while remaining under the Tanzanian union for matters like defence and currency. It uses the same visa and entry rules as mainland Tanzania.
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