10-Day Northern Circuit + Zanzibar Safari

This 10-day safari combines Tanzania’s Northern Circuit with a relaxing Zanzibar beach experience.

Overview

This 10-day safari combines Tanzania’s Northern Circuit with a relaxing Zanzibar beach experience. You will visit Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and end with Zanzibar’s white sandy beaches and clear waters. See elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and flamingos in the parks. Enjoy local culture, spice tours, and snorkeling in Zanzibar. This trip is perfect for travelers who want adventure and beach relaxation in one journey.

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Meet your guide and attend a safari briefing. Overnight in Arusha.

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive in the afternoon to spot elephants, giraffes, and zebras. Overnight at a lodge near the park.

Day 3: Full Day in Tarangire National Park

Spend the full day exploring Tarangire. Morning and afternoon game drives give you chances to see lions, leopards, and large herds of elephants. Return to your lodge for overnight stay.

Day 4: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive to Serengeti through the Ngorongoro Highlands. Afternoon game drive in Serengeti to see lions, cheetahs, zebras, and wildebeest. Overnight at a tented camp or lodge inside Serengeti.

Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti. You may witness the Great Migration (seasonal) or predator-prey interactions. Optional: hot air balloon ride at sunrise. Visit a Maasai village to learn about local culture. Overnight at the same lodge or camp.

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Morning game drive in Serengeti. Drive to Ngorongoro Crater and stop at a Maasai village en route. Descend into the crater for a game drive and picnic lunch. Overnight at a lodge on the crater rim.

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Morning game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater. After lunch, ascend to the rim and drive back to Arusha. Overnight in Arusha.

Day 8: Arusha to Zanzibar

Take a morning flight from Arusha to Zanzibar. Transfer to your beach hotel or resort. Afternoon at leisure to relax on the white sandy beach. Overnight in Zanzibar.

Day 9: Full Day in Zanzibar

Explore Stone Town with its historic streets, spice farms, and local markets. Afternoon snorkeling or diving to see coral reefs and tropical fish. Evening at leisure on the beach. Overnight in Zanzibar.

Day 10: Zanzibar Departure

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a final morning on the beach or visit local attractions. Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for departure.

Includes

  • All park entry fees.
  • Accommodation in lodges, tented camps, and Zanzibar hotel.
  • All meals during the safari and breakfast in Zanzibar.
  • Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof.
  • Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar.
  • Professional English-speaking guide.
  • Bottled water during game drives.
  • Airport transfers.

Excludes

  • International flights.
  • Visa fees.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Personal expenses like souvenirs, laundry, or drinks.
  • Optional activities such as hot air balloon ride.
  • Tips and gratuities.

Quick Facts

  • Duration: 10 days / 9 nights.

  • Destinations Covered: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar.

  • Best Season: June – October.

  • Accommodation Style: Mid-range lodges, tented camps, Zanzibar resort.

  • Safari Type: Game drives, cultural visits, beach relaxation, snorkeling.

  • Start Point: Arusha.

  • End Point: Zanzibar.

 

 

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