10 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar BeachBush & Beach Combo
Description
Experience the best of Tanzania with this 10-Day Safari & Zanzibar Beach package. Enjoy seven days exploring Northern Circuit highlights — Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater — followed by three blissful days on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches.
After thrilling wildlife encounters including the Big Five and Great Migration (seasonal), unwind beside turquoise waters. Explore historic Stone Town (UNESCO), enjoy spice tours, snorkeling, and sunset dhow cruises. A perfect bush-and-beach combination for couples, families, and honeymooners seeking both adventure and relaxation.
Safari Highlights
7 days exploring Northern Circuit: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
3 days relaxing on Zanzibar’s pristine white-sand beaches
Witness the Great Migration and Big Five in Serengeti
Explore Stone Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Snorkeling, spice tours & tropical water activities
Perfect bush-and-beach combination for honeymooners
Itinerary
Day 0: Arrival – Arusha
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Meet & greet by your professional safari guide and private transfer to your hotel in Arusha for overnight stay and safari briefing.
Day 1: Arusha → Tarangire National Park → Karatu
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch. In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Karatu – Leisure / Optional Activities
Leisure morning in Karatu. Optional activities include a coffee plantation tour, local cultural visit, or nature walk in the highlands. Overnight in Karatu.
Day 3: Karatu → Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way and an afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti. Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti
Full-day game drive in Serengeti exploring different wildlife habitats. Morning and afternoon safari drives with picnic lunch inside the park. Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 5: Full Day Serengeti
Another full-day safari in Serengeti. Explore new areas depending on wildlife movement. Optional early morning sunrise game drive. Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 6: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Area (Optional Cultural Visit) → Karatu
Morning game drive in Serengeti before driving toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Optional Maasai village visit inside the conservation area. Continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Karatu → Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Early breakfast and descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive with picnic lunch. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha for overnight.
Day 8: Arusha → Flight to Zanzibar
Transfer to Arusha Airport for your domestic flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to your beach hotel. Evening at leisure.
Day 9: Zanzibar – Nakupenda Sandbank & Stone Town Tour
Morning excursion to Nakupenda Sandbank for swimming and snorkeling. Later visit Stone Town for a guided historical and cultural tour. Return to hotel in the afternoon.
Day 10: Zanzibar – Relaxation Day
Full day at leisure to enjoy the white sandy beaches, swimming, optional water sports, or spa treatments at your hotel.
Departure
Transfer from your hotel to Zanzibar Airport for your onward journey back home or next destination.
Includes & Excludes
All national park entry fees
4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional safari guide
Full board accommodation (9 nights)
All meals during safari
Bottled water during game drives
Zanzibar beach resort accommodation
International & Domestic flights
Tanzania visa fees ($50-$100)
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloon safari
Optional activities in Zanzibar
Frequently Asked Questions
The best time is during the dry season from June to October for optimal wildlife viewing, combined with Zanzibar’s ideal beach weather. However, this combination works year-round. The Great Migration in Serengeti peaks June-July (river crossings) and January-February (calving).
After your final Northern Circuit day, you’ll transfer to Arusha Airport for a short 1.5-hour domestic flight to Zanzibar. The flight is included in the package. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to your beach resort. Typical baggage allowance on domestic flights is 15kg per person.
Zanzibar offers numerous activities including Stone Town tours, spice farm visits, snorkeling and diving in crystal-clear waters, dolphin watching, Prison Island trips, sunset dhow cruises, kite surfing, and exploring pristine beaches. Most activities can be arranged through your resort or our team at additional cost.
Absolutely! This 10-day safari-beach combination is perfect for honeymooners, offering adventure, romance, and relaxation. You’ll experience thrilling wildlife safaris followed by romantic beach sunsets, luxury accommodations, and private time together. Special honeymoon upgrades and romantic touches are available.
Pack light, neutral-colored clothing for safari (khaki, beige, green), a warm jacket for early mornings/evenings, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), binoculars, camera with extra batteries and memory cards, and personal medications. For Zanzibar, add swimwear, light beachwear, reef-safe sunscreen, sandals, and optional snorkeling gear. A detailed packing list is provided upon booking.




