Duration
10-Day
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
This 10-day safari allows you to experience both the bush and the beach. You will see the Big Five as well as other exciting animals. All this with the assistance of a tour operator based in Arusha. This tour provides full board while on safari, a personal English-speaking guide, and private use of a 4x4 Jeep (with mineral water, snacks, power sockets, and binoculars supplied) and selected accommodations. After the bush safari, you fly to Zanzibar to relax and enjoy the beach.
Plan snapshot
Duration
10-Day
Route
Moshi to Zanzibar
Via Arusha (City), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP
Country & park
Tanzania / Tarangire National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
5 years
Activities
game drives & beach time
Accommodation
Arusha Planet Lodge - Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City) – Dinner Included
Meals
Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
Day 1
Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City) – Dinner Included
Dinner Included
Day 2
Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Mid-range hotel in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7-9
Luxury hotel at Matemwe Beach (Zanzibar) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 10
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
The safari guide from our office in Arusha will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport. You are transferred to your hotel in Arusha, where you relax for the rest of the afternoon, enjoy your overnight stay and prepare for the next day's adventure. You can explore the city with our guide at no additional fee. Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
You are picked up from your lodge early in the morning to start the beautiful journey to Tarangire National Park while carrying lunch boxes. Tarangire National Park is well-known for its large elephant herds. You will see a variety of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savanna. All these while the Tarangire River winds its way through the parklands. You may see a lion stalking its prey and leopards relaxing in the trees above. Once the game drives are complete, we will drive you back to your lodge to relax, have dinner and stay overnight. Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP All meals included Drinks not included
Day 3
After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park on a game drive and enjoy lunch at a suitable place inside the park. We will continue the game drive activity in the afternoon before reaching the lodge. You spend the following day inside the park on game drives. Serengeti National Park is well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. However, be ready to see resident predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions fulfilling their role in the circle of life. Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP All meals included Drinks not included
Day 5
After breakfast, you depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater while carrying lunch boxes. Once the game drives are complete, we will drive you back to your lodge to relax, have dinner and stay overnight. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the area that constitutes the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and one of the natural wonders of Africa. About 30 000 large mammals are resident all year round (such as buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos), and a wide variety of birds (such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards). So be ready to see many animals here within a short time. Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater All meals included Drinks not included
Day 6
After breakfast, you can relax at the lodge and, if time allows, take a short tour of Karatu town for shopping before transferring to Arusha Airport. Your flight to Zanzibar will depart from Arusha Airport. Our driver in Zanzibar will be waiting for you at Zanzibar Airport for your private transfer to your hotel in Stone town. Mid-range hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 7
After breakfast, we take a full-day Stone town tour with our local guide. Once we have completed the day's activities, we will transfer you to your beach hotel. Admire the narrow streets lined with residential houses that preserve their original Swahili-Omani themes. Exquisitely carved doorways identify the themes with metal studs, overhanging balconies, and latticed windows. Side by side, you will see churches and mosques. The churches are due to the colonial presence in the country and the mosques commissioned by the sultans of Zanzibar. You will also visit other exciting destinations in the town. Luxury hotel located at Matemwe Beach (Zanzibar) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 8
These two days are spent in Zanzibar at your leisure. Use your time to relax on the beach and at the resort. Discover Zanzibar's best beaches, each offering spectacular sunsets, palm-fringed beaches, turquoise waters, white sand, and colorful coral reefs. Luxury hotel located at Matemwe Beach (Zanzibar) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 10
Enjoy the last few hours before you depart from the resort. We will pick you up at the resort and transfer you to Zanzibar Airport, where our service ends. On the way back to Zanzibar International Airport, you can stop at Stone town to buy souvenirs. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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 flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
Offered by
SERENGETI SMILE is the Best Tour Operator organizing Wildlife Safaris, Beach Holidays, Mountains Trekking, and Cultural Tours in Tanzania. We organize highly professional Safaris and Holidays to the most magnificent destinations offering an amazing experience for a lifetime.
Office In
Tanzania
Size
50-100 employees (Founded in 2020)
Member Of
Tanzania Tourist Board & AMREF FLYING DOCTORS INSURANCE
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Tanzania
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5We have just completed a 5 day safari across Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu & Ngorongoro. We have the best experience of our lives. The booking process was smooth and any questions we had were answered sufficiently and quickly. We were lucky to have Zack as our guide who was absolutely brilliant. We felt safe at all times, he was a very skilled driver even in difficult conditions. Zacks knowledge and experience was superb, his eye for spotting different animals and choosing what routes to take really made our experience and meant we were able to see some incredible sightings. We saw more than we ever expected we would thanks to Zack including a serval cat, 3 leopard sightings, 4 rhinos, many close elephant and lion encounters and so so much more. We would recommend Serengeti smile to anyone thinking of coming to Tanzania, we have truly had the most amazing time and are feeling very grateful for the experience we’ve had.
Laura · United Kingdom
We had an unforgettable 4-day safari for 4 people thanks to our exceptional guide Pius Meiliar. He was incredibly polite, calm, and attentive to our every need. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, we managed to spot not only the Big 5, but also the Ugly 5 and Small 5, always getting us close enough for the perfect photos. His eye for detail was amazing—he pointed out everything from lions and rhinos to "Pumbas," unique lizards, and tortoises. Communication was seamless, and the daily itinerary he planned was comprehensive and perfectly structured. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for an authentic and full safari experience! The overall experience relative to the price was more than great, offering truly exceptional value for everything we experienced.
Despoina Kontou · Greece
Our safari guide in Tanzania, Pius Meiliar, was absolutely AMAZING!!! 🤩 We truly don’t have enough words to describe how incredible he was! With great experience, outstanding knowledge, and genuine passion for wildlife, he gave us some of the most magical moments of our lives. He had an incredible ability to spot animals and always positioned us perfectly to experience every scene up close — it felt like we were inside a live documentary! Thanks to him, we were able to see all of the Big Five, which made our experience even more unforgettable. Always smiling, kind, patient, and full of positive energy, Pius made our safari not only exciting but also completely safe and comfortable. Pius Meiliar made our adventure truly unforgettable, and we highly recommend him to anyone who wants an authentic and extraordinary safari experience in Tanzania! 🦁🌍✨
Tasos Papamanolis · Greece
Our safari experience was absolutely amazing thanks to our guide, Pius Meiliar. Thanks to his incredible knowledge, experience, and sharp eye, we were able to spot all of the Big Five with ease. He always knew where to go and how to position the vehicle perfectly, while also explaining animal behavior in a clear and engaging way. We felt completely safe and well taken care of throughout the safari. Truly an unforgettable experience and highly recommended!
Tasos · Greece
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 5 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Arusha Planet Lodge - Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City) – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner Included
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Serengeti Smile, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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