13-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

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Overview

  • Duration:12 days 13 nights
  • Travelers:1 - 99 guests
  • Tour Type:Private tour
  • Language:Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
This 13-day adventure offers the best of both worlds: an exhilarating safari through Tanzania’s most iconic parks followed by pure relaxation on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar. Witness elephants in Tarangire, tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara, the endless plains of the Serengeti, and the natural wonder of the Ngorongoro Crater. Then unwind on the spice island of Zanzibar, where you’ll explore marine life, cultural heritage, and breathtaking beaches
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Highlights

  • Game drives in Tarangire, famous for elephants and baobabs.
  • Discover birdlife and tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara.
  • Multiple days in the Serengeti, with optional Hot Air Balloon Safari ($600).
  • Experience the wildlife paradise of Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Hike to the spectacular Materuni Waterfalls and enjoy a coffee tour.
  • Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar.
  • Snorkeling and dolphin encounters at Mnemba Island
  • A day to relax in Nungwi Beach
  • Full-day Safari Blue dhow trip
  • Visit Prison Island & a Spice Farm tour
  • Walk among red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest.
  • End your holiday with a return to Arusha for departure.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Tarangire National Park

  • Arrive in Arusha and meet your safari guide.

  • Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for large elephant herds and baobabs.

  • Afternoon game drive.

  • Overnight stay in Tarangire.

Day 2: Full Day in Tarangire

  • Morning and afternoon game drives.

  • Look out for lions, leopards, and over 500 bird species.

  • Overnight stay in Tarangire.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park

  • Drive to Lake Manyara National Park.

  • Game drive with opportunities to see flamingos, elephants, and tree-climbing lions.

  • Overnight stay near Lake Manyara.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

  • Travel to the legendary Serengeti Plains.

  • Afternoon game drive en route to your lodge.

  • Overnight stay in Serengeti.

Day 5: Serengeti (Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari $600)

  • Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Serengeti at sunrise ($600).

  • Full-day game drives in search of the Big Five.

  • Overnight stay in Serengeti.

Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

  • Morning game drive in Serengeti.

  • Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater.

  • Descend into the crater for a wildlife-rich safari experience.

  • Overnight stay on the crater rim or nearby.

Day 7: Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour

  • Morning drive to Materuni Village near Moshi.

  • Hike to the scenic Materuni Waterfalls.

  • Experience a traditional coffee-making tour with local farmers.

  • Overnight stay near Arusha.

Day 8: Arusha – Zanzibar (Flight)

  • Transfer to Arusha airport for your flight to Zanzibar.

  • Arrive and transfer to your beach resort in Nungwi, northern Zanzibar.

  • Overnight stay in Nungwi.

Day 9: Nungwi – Mnemba Dolphin & Snorkeling ($100 per person)

  • Full-day excursion to Mnemba Atoll.

  • Swim with dolphins, snorkel coral reefs, and enjoy a seafood lunch.

  • Overnight stay in Nungwi.

Day 10: Nungwi – Beach Chill Day

  • Day at leisure to relax on Zanzibar’s pristine beaches.

  • Optional water sports or spa treatments.

  • Overnight stay in Nungwi.

Day 11: Nungwi – Safari Blue ($150 per person)

  • Full-day Safari Blue dhow trip.

  • Explore sandbanks, snorkel lagoons, and enjoy a traditional Swahili seafood feast.

  • Overnight stay in Nungwi.

Day 12: Nungwi – Prison Island + Spice Farm ($70 per person) & Jozani Forest

  • Morning visit to Prison Island to see giant tortoises and learn its history.

  • Continue with a Spice Farm tour, exploring Zanzibar’s aromatic heritage.

  • Afternoon visit to Jozani Forest to see red colobus monkeys.

  • Overnight stay in Nungwi.

Day 13: Zanzibar – Arusha – Departure

  • Morning at leisure in Nungwi.

  • Flight back to Arusha for onward international departure.

  • End of safari and beach holiday.

Includes/Excludes

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Meals
  • Drinks - Water
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 336 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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