10 Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach

This 10 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach trip combines Tarangire, Lake Manyara, 3 nights in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater with 2 nights at Melia Zanzibar, including the flight to the island.

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Overview

This 10 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach trip spends 7 nights on safari, from Serval Wildlife to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, 3 nights at Serengeti Serena and a night at Melia Ngorongoro Crater, then flies you to 2 beach nights at Melia Zanzibar. The page gives no fixed season. It costs from USD 6,130 per adult and USD 4,590 per child, so it suits families and couples.

Why choose a 10 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach trip?

The 10 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach trip packs more activities into its safari days than a standard northern circuit. Beyond game drives, it includes a close animal encounter at Serval Wildlife, cycling to a Maasai village near Mto wa Mbu, a canoe ride, a night game drive in Lake Manyara National Park and a sundowner on the Serengeti plains.

Serengeti time: 3 nights at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge with two full days on the plains.
Ngorongoro Crater: an afternoon game drive on the crater floor, home to the rare black rhino.
Easy finish: the Arusha to Zanzibar return flight is included.

What to expect on the 10 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach trip

Day 1 starts at Kilimanjaro International Airport with a drive of about 2 hours to Serval Wildlife for an animal interaction and a night at Serval Wildlife Villas. Day 2 is about 3 hours to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive and a picnic by the Tarangire River, with the night at Manyara Secret Lodge.

Day 3 is about 2 hours to Mto wa Mbu for a 1 to 2 hour bike ride through banana farms to a Maasai village, an evening canoe ride and a night game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. The night is at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge.

Day 4 is about 5 hours from Karatu to the Serengeti through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing Olduvai Gorge, with an afternoon game drive. Days 5 and 6 are full Serengeti days following the herds. All three nights are at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.

Day 7 is about 4 hours to the Ngorongoro Crater for a picnic by a hippo pool and an afternoon crater game drive, then a night at Melia Ngorongoro Crater. On day 8 you fly to Zanzibar for 2 nights at Melia Zanzibar. Day 9 is free on the beach, and on day 10 you fly to Arusha and drive about 1 hour to Kilimanjaro Airport.

When is the best month to see the migration on this trip?

The best month to see the migration on this trip depends on where the herds are: December to March in the southern Serengeti for the calving season, and July to October in the north for the river crossings. Our great migration month by month guide explains each month, and our Lake Manyara National Park guide covers the trip’s third park.

What is included in the 10 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach trip?

Included: a meet and greet and safari briefing, transport in a 4WD Land Cruiser, the return flight from Arusha to Zanzibar, 9 nights of accommodation as per the itinerary, full board meals, all park entry and conservation fees, an English or bilingual driver-guide, unlimited game drives and drinking water, the Lake Manyara night game drive, cycling, Maasai village visit and canoe ride, and a sundowner in the Serengeti.
Not included: travel insurance, visas, international flights, the Serengeti hot air balloon safari (USD 600 per adult), tips (about USD 10 per person per day), personal items and drinks.

The 10 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach trip has a sister trip, the 11 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday, with 4 nights in Stone Town. Read our Zanzibar beach extension guide to plan your beach days.

How much does the 10 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach trip cost?

From USD 6,130 per adult (USD 4,590 per child). The final price depends on your travel dates, group size and the lodges available, and we confirm every lodge in your written quote.

WhatsApp us on +254 706 223888, email [email protected] or request a free tailor-made quote, and we will reply with dates and availability.

Some gallery photos by Humphrey M on Unsplash.

Highlights

Close animal encounter and a night at Serval Wildlife Villas
Full-day Tarangire game drive with a picnic by the Tarangire River
Cycling to a Maasai village, a canoe ride and a Lake Manyara night game drive
3 nights at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge with a sundowner on the plains
Afternoon game drive on the Ngorongoro Crater floor and a night at Melia Ngorongoro Crater
Included flight to Zanzibar and 2 nights at Melia Zanzibar

Day 01 :

ARRIVAL AND TRANSFER to SERVAL WILDLFE

As you walk out of Kilimanjaro International Airport, your personal Divulge Adventures guide greets you with a big smile:

'Karibu Tanzania - welcome to Tanzania!' Ready to start your Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari.

The guide takes you straight to your hotel approximately 2 hours’ drive. Afterwards, you will head to Serval Wildlife where you will get a chance to interact with wildlife.

Afterwards, you will be taken to your hotel for hot lunch, followed by afternoon relaxing. Later, dinner and overnight at Serval Wildlife Villas

Day 02 :

SERVAL WILDLIFE to TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

After your morning breakfast, you will check out and proceed to Tarangire National Park, approximately 3 hours’ drive.

Where you will begin your Tanzania Wildebeest Migration safari.You will have a full day game drive at Tarangire National Park.

Enjoy the Tarangire diverse landscapes, marvel at massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees while tracking lions, leopards, and giraffes.

Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch overlooking the Tarangire River, a vital wildlife lifeline.

Afterwards, exit Tarangire National Park and head to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight and Manyara Secrete Lodge

Day 03 :

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK to MTO WA MBU

After your delicious breakfast, and proceed to Mto wa Mbu, approximately, 2 hours’ drive.

Upon arrival, you will enjoy cycling in/near Mto wa Mbu area, get to visit the community plains (1–2hour ride through banana plantations leading to Maasai villages.

At the Maasai village visit: you will get to learn traditions, see dances, homes and interactive cultural activities for all ages.

Afterwards, you will return back to the lodge for hot lunch and afternoon relaxing.

Later in the evening, set out for a Canoe Ride the deepest lake in Africa, visitors have relatively little opportunity for canoeing safaris and this will be your lucky moment.

Afterwards, you will head back to the lodge to prepare for your night game drive at Lake Manyara National Park.

Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge.

Day 04 :

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK to SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

After your steamy hot breakfast, you will exit Lake Manyara National Park and drive from Karatu to Serengeti approximately 5 hours, drive, transiting through Ngorongoro Conservation Area with scenic stops en route.

You will pass by the famous Olduvai Gorge, covering a time span from about 2.1 million to 15,000 years ago.

Afterwards, you will head to Serengeti arriving by around lunchtime, check-in for lunch followed by afternoon siesta.

Later in the afternoon set out for afternoon game drive at the great plains of Serengeti National Park.

Stay on the lookout for big five as well as zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, topi among other wildlife.

Then return to the camp for dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Day 05 & 06 :

TWO FULL DAYS at SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Experience the ultimate Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari with two immersive days exploring the vast Serengeti plains.

Your two-day Serengeti expedition plunges you into the heart of the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras paint the plains in a living mosaic of movement.

You’ll track the "endless columns" as they navigate the treacherous landscape, guided by ancient instincts.

Between the adrenaline of the hunt and sightings of the Big Five, you’ll experience the raw, unscripted beauty of the African savannah.

Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Day 07 :

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK to NGORONGORO CRATER

Morning after steamy hot breakfast exit Serengeti National Park after experiencing Magical Tanzania wildebeest Migration Safari with a packed lunch and head to Ngorongoro crater approximately 4 hours’ drive.

As you descend the steep walls into the Ngorongoro Crater, the floor opens into a breathtaking Eden of prehistoric beauty.

You will begin by enjoying a scenic picnic lunch near a hippo pool, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the wild.

Afterward, your afternoon game drive at Ngorongoro Crater traverses this self-contained paradise, home to the densest concentration of lions and the rare black rhino.

Later, ascend in the evening, dinner and overnight at Melia Ngorongoro Crater

Day 08 :

NGORONGORO CRATER to ARUSHA to ZANZIBAR

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. Having had an experience ot the Magical Tanzania Wildebeest Migration safari.

On arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your beach resort.

Spend the afternoon at leisure, unwinding on the white-sand beaches.

Dinner and overnight at Melia Zanzibar

Day 09 :

FULL DAY ZANZIBAR BEACH

Enjoy a full day of leisure relaxing and unwinding at your beautiful beachfront hotel.

Take in the ocean views, soak up the sun, or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere by the beach.

Dinner and overnight at Melia Zanzibar

Day 10 :

ZANZIBAR BEACH to KILIMANJARO AIRPORT (DEPARTURE)

After your breakfast, depending on your flight time you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your Flight to Arusha

Connecting you to your outbound flight at Kilimanjaro Airport approximately 1 hour drive from Arusha for your outbound flight.

After having an experience of the Magical Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari.

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When is the best time for the 10 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach trip?

The 10 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach trip runs all year, and the page gives no fixed season. June to October is dry, with easy game viewing, river crossings in the northern Serengeti and sunny beach days. December to March brings calving in the southern Serengeti. April and May are the long rains. Tell us your dates and we will check where the herds should be.

What is included in the 10 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach trip?

The 10 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach trip includes 9 nights of full board accommodation, a 4WD Land Cruiser and driver-guide, all park and conservation fees, unlimited game drives, the Arusha to Zanzibar return flight, cycling, a Maasai village visit, a canoe ride, a night game drive and a sundowner. Insurance, visas, international flights, the balloon safari, tips and drinks are extra.

Where do you stay on the 10 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach trip?

On the 10 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach trip you stay at Serval Wildlife Villas, Manyara Secret Lodge, Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge, 3 nights at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, 1 night at Melia Ngorongoro Crater and 2 nights at Melia Zanzibar. We confirm each property and room type in your written quote.

Is the 10 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach trip good for children?

Yes, the 10 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach trip works well for children, with a child price of USD 4,590 and activities beyond game drives, such as the Serval Wildlife encounter, a canoe ride and a Maasai village visit. The bike ride takes 1 to 2 hours on easy tracks. The longest drive is about 5 hours, from Karatu to the Serengeti.

How do I book the 10 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach trip?

To book the 10 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach trip, send the enquiry form on this page, WhatsApp us on +254 706 223888 or email [email protected] with your dates, group size and children’s ages. We reply with a written quote, lodge availability and the flight times to and from Zanzibar.