10-Day Northern Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape
Trip Type
Travel Style
Coastal retreat, Luxury Driving Safari, Luxury Flying Package
Overview
This luxury safari takes you through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife regions, starting from the Namanga border. Explore the flamingo-filled Lake Manyara, elephant-packed Tarangire, the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, and the expansive Serengeti Plains, before finishing with a relaxing stay on Zanzibar’s pristine beaches. Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts who want a mix of adventure and beach indulgence.
Tour Highlights
Itinerary
Cross into Tanzania at Namanga and meet your safari guide. Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its flamingos, tree-climbing lions, and diverse landscapes including acacia woodlands and soda lake shores. Afternoon game drive en route to your lodge or camp.
Day 2 :
Lake Manyara – Tarangire
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park. Known for its massive baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before settling into your lodge for the evening.
Day 3 :
Tarangire – Ngorongoro
Drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at your lodge overlooking the crater, with breathtaking views of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the scenery.
Day 4 :
Ngorongoro Crater Exploration
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, and flamingos on Lake Magadi. Picnic lunch inside the crater before returning to your lodge.
Day 5 :
Ngorongoro – Serengeti
Drive to the Serengeti National Park, passing scenic landscapes and enjoying game viewing along the way. Arrive at your luxury camp in time for an afternoon game drive and sundowners.
Spend two full days exploring the Serengeti’s endless plains. Witness big cats, giraffes, elephants, and—seasonally—the Great Migration. Optional activities include hot air balloon safaris, bush meals, or guided walking safaris.
Day 7 :
Serengeti – Zanzibar
Transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to your beachfront resort. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the sand or swimming in the turquoise waters.
Enjoy a full day of leisure. Optional activities include a Stone Town tour, spice plantation visit, snorkeling, diving, or a traditional dhow cruise with seafood BBQ at sunset.
Day 9 :
Departure
Transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward journey.
Includes/Excludes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with professional driver-guide
- Park and conservation fees for Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti
- 1 night Lake Manyara lodge/camp
- 1 night Tarangire lodge/camp
- 1 night Ngorongoro lodge (rim or highlands)
- 3 nights Serengeti luxury lodge/camp
- 3 nights Zanzibar beachfront resort
- Internal flight: Serengeti – Zanzibar
- All meals on safari; breakfast & dinner in Zanzibar
- Airport and airstrip transfers
- Emergency medical evacuation cover
- Government taxes
- Hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti
- Bush meals or sundowners in the Serengeti or Ngorongoro
- Maasai cultural visits
- Stone Town and spice tour in Zanzibar
- Snorkeling, diving, or kite surfing excursions
- Dhow cruise with seafood BBQ at sunset
- Spa and wellness treatments at the beach resort
