10 Days Classic Bush to Beach – Northern Safari & Zanzibar
Tanzania's best of both worlds — a full northern safari circuit followed by 5 days of Zanzibar island adventures including dolphins, ocean safari, and Stone Town culture.
About this Safari
This 10-day itinerary is for travelers who want the complete East Africa experience without compromise. Three days of intense safari action across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro are followed by a flight to Zanzibar where five full days of island life await. Zanzibar's activities include swimming with wild spinner dolphins at Muyuni beach at sunrise, a Spice Farm tour with transparent kayaking and drone photography, the legendary Safari Blue full-day ocean adventure, snorkeling at the beautiful Nakupenda Sandbank, a visit to Prison Island's giant Aldabra tortoises, and the historic Stone Town UNESCO heritage walk. This itinerary never has a dull moment.
A 10-day package combining Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and a beach escape in Zanzibar offers the perfect mix of wildlife and relaxation. The journey begins with Tanzania's legendary northern circuit before a flight to Zanzibar for a diverse program of ocean adventures including dolphins, Safari Blue, Stone Town, Nakupenda Sandbank, and island activities.
Highlights
- ✦All transfers (airport and inter-park)
- ✦Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- ✦All national park and conservation area fees
- ✦Accommodation as specified
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What's Included
- All transfers (airport and inter-park)
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- All national park and conservation area fees
- Accommodation as specified
- All meals and drinking water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off during Zanzibar activities
- All activity entrance fees
- Professional guide
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Not Included
- International flights, visa fees, and travel insurance
- Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, souvenirs)
- Tips for guides and lodge/camp staff (optional)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arusha → Tarangire → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Fly to Zanzibar (5 nights) → Departure
Arrival in Arusha
Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Dinner and rest in preparation for the safari.
Activities
- • Airport pickup
- • Hotel check-in
- • Welcome briefing
- • Dinner
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart at 8:30 AM for a full-day game drive in Tarangire. See massive elephant herds, baobab trees, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and over 550 bird species.
Activities
- • Drive to Tarangire
- • Full-day game drive
- • Elephant herd encounters
- • Picnic lunch in the park
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Early morning departure through the Ngorongoro highlands to the Serengeti. Enjoy wildlife sightings along the scenic route. Afternoon game drive upon arrival in the world's most famous wildlife reserve.
Activities
- • Drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- • Wildlife sightings en route
- • Enter Serengeti
- • Afternoon game drive
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Full-day Serengeti game drive looking for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and the Great Migration depending on season. Drive to Ngorongoro in the afternoon and check in at the rim lodge.
Activities
- • Full-day game drive
- • Big cat tracking
- • Drive to Ngorongoro
- • Rim lodge check-in and dinner
Ngorongoro Crater then Fly to Zanzibar
Early morning crater descent for a game drive seeing lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, flamingos, and sometimes rhinos. After the game drive, drive to Kilimanjaro Airport and fly to Zanzibar. Transfer to your beach hotel.
Activities
- • Crater descent and game drive
- • Big Five spotting
- • Drive to airport
- • Flight to Zanzibar
- • Hotel check-in
Spice Farm, Transparent Kayak and Drone Photography
Morning pickup at 8:30 AM. Visit a Zanzibar Spice Farm to taste and learn about cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, and tropical fruits. Then enjoy transparent kayaking in the turquoise lagoon and aerial drone photography sessions.
Activities
- • Spice Farm guided tour
- • Spice tasting experience
- • Transparent kayaking
- • Drone photography session
- • Afternoon at leisure
Safari Blue Full Day Ocean Adventure
Full-day ocean adventure by traditional dhow. Explore sandbanks, snorkel coral reefs, visit beautiful bays, and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on the beach.
Activities
- • Traditional dhow sailing
- • Sandbank exploration
- • Coral reef snorkeling
- • Fresh seafood beach lunch
- • Dolphin spotting
Nakupenda Sandbank, Prison Island and Stone Town
Morning boat trip to Nakupenda — a stunning sandbank that appears with the tides. Then visit Prison Island to see the giant Aldabra tortoises. Finish with a walking tour of Stone Town's UNESCO-listed historic center.
Activities
- • Nakupenda Sandbank boat trip
- • Prison Island giant tortoises
- • Stone Town walking tour
- • Historic carved-door architecture
Mnemba Island Dolphin and Snorkelling Tour
Very early departure at 5:45 AM to Muyuni beach for the dolphin tour. Take a boat to swim with wild spinner dolphins in their natural habitat at sunrise, then snorkel around Mnemba Island's pristine coral reefs.
Activities
- • Early morning departure at 5:45 AM
- • Boat to wild dolphin zone
- • Swimming with wild spinner dolphins
- • Mnemba Island snorkeling
- • Return to hotel
Departure from Zanzibar
Your final morning in Zanzibar. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your departure flight. Thank you for 10 unforgettable days in Tanzania.
Activities
- • Final breakfast
- • Hotel checkout
- • Airport transfer
- • Departure