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10 Days Ultimate Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar

A Kilimanjaro day hike, Tarangire, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater – then three nights on the beach in Zanzibar.

Duration10 days / 9 nights
From$3,760 pp
StyleSafari + Zanzibar
Best timeJun–Oct · Jan–Mar
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Crafted safari story

A more thoughtful way to experience Tanzania

Mountain, bush and beach in one journey. Start at the foot of Kilimanjaro with a day hike through the rainforest to Mandara Hut, then the northern circuit's highlights with a sundowner on the Serengeti plains, and finish with three slow days on Zanzibar's white sand. Arrive at Kilimanjaro, fly home from Zanzibar.

  • Kilimanjaro day hike to Mandara Hut
  • Serengeti sundowner
  • Picnic at the crater's hippo pools
  • Three nights on a Zanzibar beach
Safari at a glance
Category
Safari + Zanzibar
Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Starting from
From $3,760 per person sharing
Key places
Moshi, Kilimanjaro National Park, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar
Guiding
Private vehicle and driver-guide
Speak to a safari specialist
White sand beach and palm trees in Zanzibar
Couple raising a sundowner toast beside their safari Land Cruiser
Travellers at the Materuni waterfall near Moshi
Honeymoon couple watching the sunset beside a BigFiveTrails Land Cruiser
Male lion and lioness at golden hour in the Serengeti

This itinerary is a starting point, not a rigid template

We can refine pace, accommodation style, flight logistics, park combinations and beach extensions around your dates, budget and travel rhythm.

Shape this journey with us
Day by day

A journey that builds with rhythm, not rush

Day 1

Arrival – Moshi

Karibu Tanzania. On arrival you will be met by our team and escorted to your accommodation in Moshi (approximately 45 km), on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro with a magnificent view of the mountain.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 2

Kilimanjaro day hike to Mandara Hut

A taste of Kilimanjaro without the summit. Drive to the Marangu gate, register and walk through lush rainforest to Mandara Hut, the first camp on the Marangu Route (8 km, 3–4 hours up, 1,860 m to 2,700 m). A side trip to Maundi Crater opens views over northern Tanzania and Kenya; look for towering trees, birdlife and colobus monkeys, and perhaps Mawenzi peak. After lunch, hike back to the gate and drive to Arusha.

Meals: All meals
Day 3

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, check out and drive to Tarangire National Park for a full day of game viewing. Tarangire is home to large herds of elephant and other game, including the elusive leopard and over 400 bird species. The park's picturesque landscape is dotted with large baobab trees and takes its name from the Tarangire River that crosses it. During the dry season (around August to October) the river is the only source of water for the animals.

Meals: All meals
Day 4

Drive to the Serengeti

The legendary Serengeti Plain is your destination – a vast rolling plain with some of the best wildlife viewing in the world, famous for the migration and for predators year-round. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the way north. The evening is free to rest.

Meals: All meals
Day 5

Tracing the Big Five in the Serengeti

Spend the day exploring the vast Serengeti plains. The name 'Serengeti' comes from the Maasai language and means 'endless place'. The open savannah and wooded grassland are home to lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, elephant, giraffe and a host of plains game and birdlife. The Serengeti–Ngorongoro ecosystem hosts the Great Wildebeest Migration: millions of wildebeest and zebra moving year-round between Tanzania and Kenya, and in the early months of each year the short-grass plains become the setting for the calving season. In the evening, enjoy a sundowner with views across the plains.

Meals: All mealsOptional: Hot-air balloon safari – $546 per person
Day 6

Game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater

Descend 600 m into the crater for an in-depth exploration of this distinctive ecosystem – one of the best places in Africa to see the rare black rhino. Picnic beside the hippo pools, then continue through woodland with zebra and baboon, plains with hyena and a lake tinted pink with flamingos. Ascend in the afternoon to your lodge.

Meals: All meals
Day 7

Ngorongoro – Zanzibar

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar and three nights by the ocean.

Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 8

Zanzibar – free day

Enjoy free time to relax on the beach and swim, snorkel or dive in the clear, warm water. A cocktail and a golden sunset go hand in hand, so indulge as the sun melts away and day turns to night. In the evening, wander the white sands of Zanzibar; beach volleyball, table tennis and other games are available at the resort.

Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 9

Zanzibar – free day

Another slow day on the island – the beach, the reef, or a trip into Stone Town.

Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 10

Departure

Plan the day around your flight time; later you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

Meals: Breakfast
Where you stay

Choose your comfort level

Same route, same guide. Pick the lodges that suit your budget.

DayLocationAccommodationMealsActivity
1ArrivalWeru Weru River LodgeBed & breakfastTransfer
2KilimanjaroKibo Palace HotelBreakfast & dinnerDay hike
3Tarangire NPMarera Valley LodgeFull boardGame drives
4Serengeti NPSound of NatureFull boardAfternoon drive
5Serengeti NPSound of NatureFull boardGame drives
6Ngorongoro CraterMarera Valley LodgeFull boardCrater tour
7ZanzibarLegendary Zanzibar Beach ResortBreakfast & dinnerLeisure
8ZanzibarLegendary Zanzibar Beach ResortBreakfast & dinnerLeisure
9ZanzibarLegendary Zanzibar Beach ResortBreakfast & dinnerLeisure
10Departure—Bed & breakfastTransfer
Prices

Clear prices, per person

OptionPrice per person
Mid-range (Nungwi Beach Resort, Ocean View), 2 travellers$3,760

Price per person sharing a double room.

Included

  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Transfers in Arusha and Zanzibar
  • Domestic flight Arusha – Zanzibar
  • Kilimanjaro day hike
  • Emergency medical evacuation insurance (does not cover hospitalisation)
  • Full-board accommodation on safari
  • Half-board accommodation in Zanzibar
  • All park entrance fees and government taxes
  • Complimentary drinking water in the vehicle

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Tips
  • Vaccinations
  • Drinks and personal items
  • Activities not mentioned in the programme
  • Zanzibar mandatory insurance – $44 per person (paid online)
  • Zanzibar levy – $5 per person per night (paid locally)
  • Early check-in or late check-out
Route map

Where this safari takes shape

The journey moves place by place in a calm sequence, ordered to reduce fatigue and protect the best sightings.

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1Moshi2Kilimanjaro3Tarangire4Serengeti5Ngorongoro Crater6Zanzibar
  1. 1Moshi
  2. 2Kilimanjaro National Park
  3. 3Tarangire National Park
  4. 4Serengeti National Park
  5. 5Ngorongoro Crater
  6. 6Zanzibar

Best windows: Jun–Oct · Jan–Mar

Reviews

What travellers say

★★★★★ 5.0/5 · 8 verified reviews on SafariBookings
★★★★★

Excellent

Was an interesting trip, a wonderful place and a perfect experience

Moisés RodríguezPeru · Visited January 2023
★★★★★

It was a unique experience!!

We went on a 5 days Safari in Tanzania. We visit the Serengeti and Ngororo plains, around the Tarangire and Serengeti National Parks & the Ngororo crater. Big boss Antony designed an amazing programme and our guide Peter gave us a unique experience into the wild Africa. His magic eye was able to catch exotic animals, like cheetahs and rhinos, finding the perfect spot in a middle of a vast plain. My only complaint was that I had to go back to work 🤓 Miss you already, guys! What a wonderful adventure !!!

Marcela Celis AmorteguiColombia · Visited October 2025
★★★★★

Tony is the Best. 10/10 recommendation plus 5 stars review. He went above and beyond on our trip.

This Past year we visited Tanzania , let me tell you how it went. From the moment our plane touched down, every aspect of our trip was meticulously managed. The airport transfers were seamless, and the selection of hotels and safari lodges provided truly top-tier comfort and amenities. Each accommodation was not only luxurious and well-appointed but also strategically chosen to enhance our overall experience. Tony our guide, consistently went above and beyond to ensure our family felt completely safe, comfortable and well cared for. His extensive knowledge of the wildlife, local culture and terrain was captivating, enriching every game drive and interactions. The entire expedition, from the breathtaking wildlife encounters to the impeccable logistical arrangements, was nothing short of spectacular. We wholeheartedly RECOMMEND Tony and BigfiveTrails to anyone seeking a truly unparalleled and profoundly memorable Tanzanian Safari experience. They deliver excellence in every detail.

NeEma BrostromUnited States · Visited December 2025
Personal planning

Want this safari shaped around your exact dates and style?

Tell us your timing, travel style and must-have moments. We will turn this itinerary into a bespoke proposal with the right rhythm, camps and route.

  1. Share dates, travellers and the feeling you want the journey to hold.
  2. We shape an itinerary with routing logic, lodge fit and a calmer sense of luxury.
  3. You receive a clear proposal with prices per person, inclusions and lodge options.
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The BigFiveTrails Promise

Six things you can count on, whichever safari you choose.

Free date changes

Move your dates free of charge up to 60 days before arrival.

No hidden costs

Park fees, taxes, private vehicle, guide and drinking water are in your price.

Met at the airport

Airport pickup and drop-off included on every safari.

Lodges we know

Every lodge and camp hand-picked by our team in Arusha.

24/7 on WhatsApp

Our Arusha team answers you every day of your trip, day or night.

Your own guide

Private vehicle and guide – no strangers, no fixed schedule.

Book with confidence

Clear terms, real people, no surprises.

Rated 5.0 out of 5 on SafariBookings by verified travellers. Planned and run from our base in Arusha.

How booking works

  • 30% deposit to confirm your booking
  • Balance due 60 days before arrival
  • Written confirmation of every lodge and park permit
  • Licensed Tanzanian tour operator based in Arusha

Ways to pay

  • Bank transfer (USD)
  • Visa / Mastercard (card fee may apply)
  • Wise transfer

While you travel

  • Your own private vehicle and guide
  • WhatsApp support from our Arusha team every day of your trip
  • Park fees and taxes included and paid in advance
If you cancelCancellation charge
More than 60 days before arrivalDeposit retained, or moved to new dates within 12 months
59 to 30 days before arrival50% of the total trip price
29 to 15 days before arrival75% of the total trip price
Less than 15 days before arrival100% of the total trip price

Park fees and flights already paid to third parties may be non-refundable. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers cancellation. Full refund policy

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