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10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Safari Style & Route Overview
The 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar is the ultimate East African escape—combining thrilling wildlife encounters in world-renowned parks with relaxing beach days on the turquoise shores of Zanzibar. This safari-and-beach combo is designed for couples, families, solo travelers, or honeymooners who want to experience the very best of Tanzania in just 10 days.
This short video captures the unforgettable highlights of a classic Tanzania safari—lions on the hunt in Serengeti, elephants roaming through Tarangire, and breathtaking views over Ngorongoro Crater.
The route takes you from the bush to the beach, beginning with iconic national parks like Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park, before flying to Zanzibar Island for days of sun, sand, and Swahili culture.
10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Route Summary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha (Overnight in town)
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park
Day 4: Serengeti National Park (via Ngorongoro Highlands)
Day 5: Full-day Serengeti game drive
Day 6: Morning game drive & transfer to Ngorongoro
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater safari – Flight to Zanzibar
Day 8: Relax on the beach in Zanzibar
Day 9: Explore Stone Town or go snorkeling
Day 10: Departure
This 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar tour blends adventure and relaxation—all planned by local experts at Nextgen Safaris to ensure you get the most out of your Tanzanian journey.
10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Route Summary
Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania – Arrival in Arusha
Your 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar adventure begins the moment you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport. A warm welcome awaits you from our professional Nextgen Safaris driver-guide, who will greet you with a smile, assist with luggage, and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania.
Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel or explore Arusha’s lively markets, local cafes, or the Cultural Heritage Centre for a first taste of Tanzania’s rich culture.
Tonight, you’ll rest at a carefully selected accommodation—offering comfort, tranquility, and the ideal base to prepare for your wildlife adventure. This 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar tour is all about smooth transitions, authentic experiences, and personalized care from day one.
Recommended Accommodation Options in Arusha:
Budget: Venus Premier Hotel
Midrange: Mount Meru Hotel
Luxury: Arusha Coffee Lodge
Drive time: 1–1.5 hours from airport to hotel (depending on arrival point)
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Begin Your Safari Adventure
After a hearty breakfast, your 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar officially kicks off with your first full day on safari. Depart from Arusha and journey to Tarangire National Park—famous for its ancient baobab trees, large elephant herds, and diverse landscapes. The drive takes about 2.5 to 3 hours, offering scenic views of rural Tanzania along the way.
Upon entering Tarangire, you’ll begin a thrilling game drive through this lesser-known gem of the northern circuit. Spot herds of buffalo, giraffes stretching across the horizon, and big cats resting under acacia shade. During the dry season, Tarangire becomes a sanctuary for thousands of animals as the Tarangire River is the only source of water—making it one of the best parks to visit during a 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar itinerary.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, followed by more game drives into the afternoon. By sunset, you’ll check into a nearby lodge or tented camp, perfectly located near the park boundary or within the wildlife corridor.
Recommended Accommodation Options near Tarangire:
Budget: Tarangire Campsite or Nsya Lodge
Midrange: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Luxury: Tarangire Sopa Lodge or Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Drive time: 2.5–3 hours from Arusha to Tarangire National Park entrance
Wildlife viewing: Elephant, lion, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, ostrich, and more
This day sets the tone for the extraordinary experiences to come in your 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar, giving you a raw, untamed glimpse into Africa’s wild heart.
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park – Tree-Climbing Lions & Rift Valley Views
Your 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar continues with a short transfer to Lake Manyara National Park, a lush, compact gem nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Depart your lodge after breakfast and enjoy a scenic 1.5–2 hour drive to the park gate, passing local villages, banana plantations, and Maasai settlements along the way.
Upon entering the park, you’ll immediately notice its beauty: dense groundwater forests, expansive floodplains, and the shimmering alkaline lake itself. Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and vibrant birdlife—especially flamingos and pelicans.
Enjoy a relaxed game drive through the park, stopping for a picnic lunch near the Hippo Pool, with views across the lake. Continue your exploration in the afternoon, then drive to Karatu town for your overnight stay—strategically located between Manyara and Ngorongoro.
This part of your 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar offers a beautiful contrast of ecosystem diversity, perfect for travelers who want to experience multiple landscapes in one trip.
Recommended Lodging in Karatu:
Budget: Eileen’s Trees Inn
Midrange: Country Lodge Karatu
Luxury: The Manor at Ngorongoro
Drive time: 1.5–2 hours (Tarangire to Lake Manyara), 45 min from Manyara to Karatu
Wildlife: Tree-climbing lions, hippos, baboons, flamingos, giraffes, elephants
Day 4: Karatu to Serengeti National Park – Enter the Endless Plains
Today is one of the highlights of your 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar. After breakfast, set off early for the legendary Serengeti National Park. The drive takes 4–5 hours, with spectacular scenery as you pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping briefly at Naabi Hill Gate, which marks the transition into the Serengeti.
As you descend onto the vast plains, the landscape opens dramatically—this is the heart of Africa. Begin your first Serengeti National Park game drive as soon as you enter the park, searching for big cats, giraffes, topi, and—depending on the season—thousands of migrating wildebeest and zebras.
Enjoy a bush lunch en route, then continue deeper into the Central Serengeti (Seronera region), known for its resident predator populations. By late afternoon, arrive at your lodge or tented camp, surrounded by wildlife and the endless horizon.
This central location is ideal for the next stages of your 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar, offering prime game viewing year-round.
Recommended Accommodation in Central Serengeti:
Budget: Into Wild Serengeti Camp
Midrange: Serengeti Heritage Camp
Luxury: Melia Serengeti Lodge, Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Drive time: 4–5 hours from Karatu to Serengeti (with stops and game drives)
Wildlife: Lions, leopards, cheetahs, wildebeest, elephants, hyenas, jackals, giraffes
This is the Serengeti you’ve dreamed of—and just one of the many wild chapters of your 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar.
Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park – Big Cats & Migration Moments
This day is entirely dedicated to exploring the vast plains of Serengeti National Park. Wake up to the sounds of the wild and begin your sunrise game drive—the best time to catch predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs as they return from the hunt or begin stalking new prey.
Your guide will take you to areas where the Great Wildebeest Migration is active, depending on the season. Witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras on the move, crossing rivers or grazing the short-grass plains. Even outside migration season, the Serengeti teems with wildlife year-round, making this one of the most thrilling days in your 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar.
You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush under a shady acacia or near a hippo pool, followed by more wildlife viewing in the afternoon, targeting elephants, giraffes, hyenas, jackals, and birdlife.
Return to your lodge in the late afternoon, enjoy a sundowner, and exchange stories around the fire. It’s a day that reminds you why Serengeti is one of the world’s greatest safari destinations—and why this 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar is a journey of a lifetime.
Recommended Lodges: Same as previous night, unless upgrading to a different camp deeper in the Serengeti.
Drive time: Flexible – full-day game drive with picnic
Wildlife: Wildebeest, zebras, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, elephants
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Scenic Transfer & Crater Rim Sunset
After breakfast, you’ll enjoy one last early morning game drive through the Serengeti National Park, capturing final moments with the wildlife before beginning your transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
En route, stop at Naabi Hill Gate, where you’ll exit the Serengeti National Park and re-enter the protected Ngorongoro ecosystem. The drive is not just a transfer—it’s a mobile safari, with plenty of chances to spot animals on the way. You’ll climb gradually through the highlands, arriving at your lodge on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater in the late afternoon.
This transition from open plains to volcanic landscapes is one of the most visually striking moments of the 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar. If you’re staying at a crater-rim lodge, enjoy breathtaking views into the caldera below—where you’ll descend the next morning for one of the most famous game drives in Africa.
Recommended Lodges on Ngorongoro Rim:
Budget: Simba Public Campsite
Midrange: Rhino Lodge
Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, The Highlands Ngorongoro
Drive time: 4–5 hours (with en-route game drive)
Wildlife sightings en route: Buffalo, elephants, giraffes, antelopes, possible cats
This evening marks the end of the safari portion of your 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar, and tomorrow, a new adventure begins in the heart of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Fly to Zanzibar Island
Today is a crown jewel of your 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar experience. After an early breakfast, you’ll descend 600 meters into the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater—an ancient volcanic caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known as “Africa’s Eden,” the crater offers one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa.
Spend the morning on a 5–6 hour game drive across the crater floor. It’s one of the few places where you can spot the entire Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the rare black rhino—all in one location. You’ll also encounter hippos in freshwater pools, flamingos in the seasonal lake, and hyenas scavenging for opportunity.
Enjoy a picnic lunch near a scenic hippo pool before ascending back to the rim.
From here, you’ll be transferred to Lake Manyara Airstrip/Arusha/Kilimanjaro depending of the flight availability for your scheduled domestic flight to Zanzibar Island, marking the second phase of your 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar.
Upon landing in Zanzibar, you’ll be greeted and transferred to your beach resort on the northeast coast, famous for white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Recommended Zanzibar Resorts (Northeast Coast):
Budget: Tamarind Beach Hotel
Midrange: Zoi Boutique Hotel
Luxury: Zuri Zanzibar or Essque Zalu Zanzibar
Drive time: 1 hour crater descent + 2–3 hours to Lake Manyara Airstrip
Flight: Approx. 1.5 hours (Manyara to Zanzibar)
Transfer in Zanzibar: 1 hour to resort
Tonight, fall asleep to the sound of Indian Ocean waves, beginning the beach half of your 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday.
Day 8: Relaxation on the Beaches of Zanzibar – Swim, Sunbathe & Breathe
After an adventurous safari across Tanzania’s iconic national parks, today is your first full day to unwind on the island paradise of Zanzibar. This is what makes the 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar itinerary so special—the perfect blend of adrenaline and serenity.
Wake up in your beachside resort with views of the turquoise sea. Spend the day as you please: lounge by the pool, walk barefoot along the white sands of Kendwa or Nungwi Beach, enjoy a Swahili-style seafood lunch, or take a cooling dip in the Indian Ocean.
Optional activities (extra cost):
Sunset dhow cruise
Beach massage
Snorkeling or diving at Mnemba Atoll
Paddleboarding or kayaking
Whether you’re on a honeymoon or family holiday, this beach escape offers the perfect contrast to your days in the bush, making your 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar truly complete.
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Day 9: Explore Stone Town or Snorkel the Reefs – Your Zanzibar, Your Way
On Day 9 of your 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar, you have two wonderful options depending on your interests: cultural immersion or ocean adventure.
Option 1: Half-Day Stone Town Tour
Travel back in time with a guided tour of Stone Town, the historic center of Zanzibar City and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through narrow alleys lined with carved doors, bustling markets, Arab-influenced architecture, and spice stalls that gave Zanzibar its nickname—The Spice Island. Highlights include the Old Fort, House of Wonders, Sultan’s Palace, and the former slave market.
Option 2: Snorkeling or Diving at Mnemba Atoll
Prefer to stay by the sea? Choose a snorkeling trip to the coral-rich Mnemba Atoll, one of the best spots in Zanzibar for marine life. Swim with colorful fish, spot dolphins, and soak up the sun on the boat between dives. This marine adventure contrasts beautifully with your earlier game drives and adds another layer to your 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar.
Return to your resort in the afternoon and enjoy your final night in paradise with a beachfront dinner or a sunset cocktail.
Optional Activities: Stone Town Tour, Spice Farm Visit, Mnemba Snorkeling, Dhow Cruise
Drive time: 1.5 hours to Stone Town roundtrip (if applicable)
Day 10: Farewell Zanzibar – End of Your 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday
Enjoy your last breakfast overlooking the sea as your 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday comes to an end. Depending on your international flight time, you may have a few more hours to relax at the resort or take a final dip in the ocean.
Our team will transfer you to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) for your outbound flight. If you’d like to extend your stay in Zanzibar or connect to another destination, we’re happy to assist with custom arrangements.
As you depart, take with you the sounds of the savannah, the colors of the Indian Ocean, and memories of a journey that blended wild adventure with tropical serenity.
Transfer time: 1–1.5 hours from beach resort to Zanzibar Airport
Departure: Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
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Don’t just dream it—live it! This 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar experience offers the perfect mix of thrilling game drives and blissful beach relaxation. From the vast Serengeti plains and the Big Five in Ngorongoro to the white sands of Zanzibar, this is your chance to explore the best of Tanzania in one unforgettable journey.
Whether you’re a couple, solo traveler, honeymooner, or family, Nextgen Safaris will tailor every part of your safari and beach holiday to suit your travel style and budget.
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Why This 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Is the Best of Both Worlds
This 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar itinerary was carefully crafted to offer the best of Tanzania in a compact, thrilling, and soul-soothing package. It’s perfect for travelers seeking Big Five safaris, the Great Migration, and the tranquility of white-sand beaches—all in one seamless trip.
Whether you’re planning a romantic escape, a family holiday, or a solo adventure, the 10 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday promises unmatched diversity, value, and emotional impact.
Included/Exclude
Full ground transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout the safari
6 nights accommodation during the safari (budget, midrange, or luxury option)
All park entry fees: Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro
Game drives and crater descent as per itinerary
Meals: Full board on safari (B/L/D)
1 internal flight: Manyara or Arusha to Zanzibar
All airport transfers in Arusha and Zanzibar
3 nights accommodation in Zanzibar on half-board basis
Bottled drinking water during safari
Government taxes and VAT
Support from the Nextgen Safaris operations team throughout
International flights to and from Tanzania
Visa fees for Tanzania
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry, etc.)
Tips and gratuities for guide and hotel staff
Optional activities in Zanzibar (Stone Town tour, snorkeling, dhow cruises)
Extra meals outside of meal plan
Additional nights before or after the itinerary (available on request)
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