10-day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape
Experience the perfect blend of wildlife, culture, and tropical relaxation on this unforgettable Tanzania adventure. Begin your journey with exciting safari experiences in Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highlands, where you’ll enjoy spectacular game drives and encounter Africa’s iconic wildlife in their natural habitat.
After your safari, fly to the idyllic island of Zanzibar for a coastal escape filled with history, culture, and natural beauty. Explore the lush Jozani Forest, discover the aromas and flavors of a private spice farm tour, relax at the stunning Royal Palace Zanzibar, cruise to the pristine sandbanks of Menai Bay, and enjoy a variety of water activities. Conclude your journey in the historic Stone Town with visits to Prison Island and the vibrant Forodhani Gardens, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Day 1: On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you are met in the arrivals hall and transferred in a private 4x4 to Amani Safari Lodge on the outskirts of Arusha. The lodge sits on a coffee estate with views toward Mount Meru and offers a quiet base for your first night. After a welcome drink and a private briefing with your guide, you settle in for a plated dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Amani Safari Lodge
Day 2: After an unhurried breakfast you set out for Tarangire National Park, arriving in time for a full-day game drive. Tarangire's baobab-studded landscapes and large elephant herds make it one of the most photogenic parks in northern Tanzania.
A gourmet bush lunch is served in a shaded picnic site overlooking the river. In the late afternoon you continue to a luxury tented camp inside or bordering the park, where sundowners are served by the fire.
Overnight: Tarangire Luxury Lodge
Day 3: An early morning game drive takes advantage of the soft light and active wildlife. After brunch you depart for the Ngorongoro Highlands with a cultural stop at Mto wa Mbu, where a private guide leads a tasting walk-through plantations and artisan workshops.
You arrive at your lodge perched on the crater rim in time for sunset and a multi-course dinner.
Overnight: Plantation Lodge
Day 4: A pre-dawn departure brings you to the crater floor as the gates open, giving you the best chance to find a black rhino in the morning light. A full day inside the Caldera with a private picnic lunch allows time to follow lion prides, watch large herds of buffalo and wildebeest, and visit the flamingo-fringed soda lake.
You return to the lodge on the rim in time for a hot bath and dinner.
Overnight: Plantation Lodge
Day 5: After breakfast you descend to Lake Manyara National Park for a half-day game drive, watching for tree-climbing lions and flamingo flocks.
You then transfer to the Manyara airstrip for a scheduled light-aircraft flight to Zanzibar via Arusha. On arrival in Zanzibar you are met and driven north to Riu Palace Zanzibar, where the evening is at leisure on the beach.
Overnight: Riu Palace
Day 6: Enjoy a relaxed morning at the resort with time to sleep in, or stroll along the beach at your own pace. Around noon, depart for Jozani Forest to see the endemic Red Colobus monkeys and walk the mangrove boardwalk with a naturalist guide.
You then continue to a private spice estate for a guided tasting of cloves, vanilla, cardamom, and nutmeg, followed by a traditional Swahili lunch served in the garden. After the excursion, return to the resort for the evening.
Overnight: Riu Palace
Day 7: A privately chartered Blue Safari on a traditional dhow to the Menai Bay sandbanks.
The excursion includes snorkeling at pristine reefs, a beach-grilled seafood lunch, and a swim at a hidden lagoon.
Sunset cruises and in-villa spa treatments can also be arranged.
Overnight: Riu Palace
Day 8: Today is entirely at leisure to enjoy the facilities and atmosphere of the resort at your own pace.
Relax by the infinity pool, indulge in a spa treatment, enjoy the white-sand beach, or simply take in the tranquil surroundings of Zanzibar. Optional activities and private experiences can be arranged upon request.
Overnight: Riu Palace
Day 9: A guided day in Stone Town begins with a private boat to Prison Island to see the giant Aldabra tortoises and swim from the small beach.
You then return for a walking tour of Stone Town's UNESCO-listed alleys, the Old Fort, the former slave market, and the House of Wonders, with lunch at a rooftop restaurant.
In the evening you stroll through the Forodhani Gardens night market before being driven back to the resort.
Day 10: Breakfast is served at leisure. Depending on your flight schedule, the morning or afternoon is free for a final swim or spa session before your private transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for departure.
The main tour price is based on double occupancy (shared accommodation). This option is designed for two guests traveling together and must be booked in pairs (2 people sharing one room/apartment).
Select the “Single Occupancy – Private Accommodation Upgrade” if you are traveling solo or prefer to stay alone in a private room throughout the tour.
