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10-Day Best of Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach

Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

10-Day Best of Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach

4.9 / 5 · 169 reviews Offered by Akondo Adventures 10-Day

Overview

If you're dreaming of seeing the Big Five, relaxing on pristine beaches, and experiencing rich culture, Tanzania is the perfect destination. Enjoy a private safari in a 4x4 jeep through iconic parks like Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire, home to incredible wildlife and stunning landscapes. After your safari, fly to Zanzibar for a peaceful beach escape. Your journey begins at Kilimanjaro Airport and ends at Zanzibar Airport.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

10-Day

Route

Arusha to Zanzibar

Via Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater

Country & park

Tanzania / Tarangire National Park

Style

Safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

2 years

Activities

game drives & beach time

Accommodation

Forest Hill Hotel - Mid-range hotel near Arusha (City) – Dinner Included

Meals

Dinner Included; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

10-Day Best of Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach
Tarangire National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 n/a* USD $2,926 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers.
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 2 years and older. Children under 11 receive a discount.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

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Route

Tour route map
country Tanzania
Start Arusha (Day 1)
Day 2 Tarangire NP
Day 3-4 Serengeti NP
Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater
Day 6-9 Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Day 10 Abeid Amani Karume Airport (Zanzibar)
End Zanzibar (Day 10)

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

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Minimum age of 2 years

The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives & beach time
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Forest Hill Hotel

Day 1

Forest Hill Hotel

Mid-range hotel near Arusha (City) – Dinner Included

Dinner Included

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Mawe Mawe Lodge

Day 2

Mawe Mawe Lodge

Luxury lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Mawe Mawe Lodge
Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Warangi

Day 3-4

Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Warangi

Luxury tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

Day 5-9

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

Luxury resort in Kiwengwa (Zanzibar)

Day 5: All Meals Included; Day 6-9: Breakfast & Dinner Included

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Day 10

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Arusha City

Day 1

Arrival in Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Arusha City

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) where you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred (approximately 1hour to Arusha Forest Hill Hotel. This comfort hotel offers modern comfort and elegant amenities in a convenient location, providing a perfect base to relax and prepare for your safari adventure. Unwind in stylish rooms, enjoy the hotel facilities, or take in the views as you get ready for the journey ahead. Mid-range hotel located near Arusha (City) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Arusha (City) Stay: Forest Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located near Arusha (City) Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Tarangire National Park

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at 08:00 AM, you will depart for Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. The journey takes approximately 2 hours. If you’ve never been to Tarangire (and even if you have), you’re in for a real treat. Tarangire National Park is a land of giants home to ancient baobab trees scattered across the landscape and large herds of elephants roaming freely. But that’s only the beginning. You may encounter lions resting under acacia trees, while elusive leopards and swift cheetahs are also part of this rich ecosystem. The park is alive with wildlife, including wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, and zebras. Lunch will be served inside the park. In the end of afternoon after game drive you will drive to your Lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Mawe Mawe Lodge Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Game drive in Serengeti National Park

Day 3

Game drive in Serengeti National Park

At 7:30 AM, after breakfast, you will drive towards Serengeti National Park. Serengeti offers one of the most amazing game-viewing safaris in Africa. It is home to great herds of buffalos, wildebeests, elephants, giraffes, eland, impalas, and Grant’s gazelles. Lions, leopards, and other wildlife are often seen. You will have a game drive, break for a picnic lunch, and then continue with the game drive. Dinner and overnight will be at your Tented Camp. Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Warangi Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Game drive in Serengeti National Park

Day 4

Game drive in Serengeti National Park

Once again, we will enjoy an early breakfast before setting off on our game drive at around 6:30 AM, spending 6 to 7 hours exploring this incredible park. The Serengeti is home to abundant wildlife, including impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo. However, it is most renowned for its great migrating herds: 250,000 zebra, 1.5 million wildebeest, and 500,000 antelope. The animals' trek is determined by the rainfall and varies each year. Besides the migrating herds, we may encounter predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions. Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Warangi Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater then Flight from Arusha airport to Zanzibar

Day 5

Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater then Flight from Arusha airport to Zanzibar

At 6:30 AM, after an early breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive with a picnic lunch. The Ngorongoro Crater is recognized as a combined natural and cultural wonder of the world by UNESCO. When you first glimpse this vast, verdant caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, you'll understand why it has earned such a lofty reputation. Home to over 120 species of mammals, including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought-after safari destinations in the world. It is an excellent place to see the endangered black rhinoceros grazing on the grass plains and large numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water. The game drive will end in the afternoon, allowing for a convenient transfer back to Arusha Airport for your 5:00 PM flight to Zanzibar. The flight takes about 1 hour. Upon arrival, your driver will take you back to your hotel in Zanzibar. Luxury resort located in Kiwengwa (Zanzibar) All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: Tembo Kiwengwa Resort Luxury resort located in Kiwengwa (Zanzibar) Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Relaxing in Zanzibar Island

Day 6

Relaxing in Zanzibar Island

Enjoy wonderful days in Zanzibar. The next few days will be spent in paradise. Zanzibar is an archipelago and a semi-autonomous part of Tanzania, consisting of the main islands of Unguja (commonly called Zanzibar), Pemba, and many smaller surrounding islands. Known as the “Spice Island” and the cradle of Swahili culture and food class, Zanzibar offers exciting stories, welcoming people, and unforgettable beach experiences. Do you want to relax by the pool and on the beach or continue exploring and seeking adventures? Zanzibar has something for everyone. Optional activities, available at an additional cost, include spice farm tours, snorkeling and diving trips, dolphin safaris, dhow sailing cruises, fishing excursions, and cultural tours of Stone Town. We can help you design a rich program combining relaxation and exploration but don’t forget to unwind and enjoy the paradise around you. Luxury resort located in Kiwengwa (Zanzibar) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches) Stay: Tembo Kiwengwa Resort Luxury resort located in Kiwengwa (Zanzibar) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Transfer to Zanzibar Airport (Departure)

Day 10

Transfer to Zanzibar Airport (Departure)

Early in the morning, our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departure. You will be dropped off approximately 3 hours before your flight to allow for a convenient check-in. All good things must come to an end, and your time with us on safari in Tanzania will now draw to a close. We’re sure that you’ve had a wonderful time. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Zanzibar) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

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)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

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)

Getting There

This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar, Tanzania
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
Fly back from Abeid Amani Karume Airport (ZNZ - Check price) on Zanzibar. Or fly from Dar es Salaam (DAR - Check price) . There are daily ferries between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Akondo Adventures
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Offered by

Akondo Adventures

4.9 operator rating 169 reviews

Welcome to Akondo Adventure, Registered local tour operator in Tanzania! Our passion is providing unique and unforgettable safari experiences, mountain climbing adventures, beach holidays, and cultural experiences while also promoting nature conservation.

Office In

Tanzania

Size

10-20 employees (Founded in 2023)

Member Of

TATO & TTB

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Tanzania

Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.90 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Absolutely stunning

Our experience was simply unforgettable! We went on safari through Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, and we were lucky enough to spot all of the Big Five – a dream come true! 🦁🐘🐆🦏🐃 A very special thanks to Innocent our driver and guide: an extraordinarily kind, attentive, and knowledgeable person. Always available, precise, and truly passionate, he made us feel safe and well taken care of at every moment, turning this safari into something even more unique. Heartfelt thanks also to Boris, who followed us throughout the entire organization with great professionalism and availability, making everything perfect from the very beginning. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to enjoy a true African safari: breathtaking nature, perfect organization, and memories that will last a lifetime. ❤️

Martina & Lorenzo · Italy

Verified

Laurian our guide was kind and caring and just an upstanding good man and guide.

The safari was amazing! The accommodations were all excellent. Laurian, our guide, was great at finding the animals for us to see and so accommodating with our schedule. By the end of our 4 days together he felt like family. We are grateful for having this experience.

Cynthia Siples · United States

Verified

Dao and Zuberi - Generous, kind and friendly

We had such an amazing experience on safari in Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater. We saw all the animals we were eager to see and so much more! We were so lucky to have such friendly tour guides as Dao and Zuberi who were so kind and knowledgeable. Truly an unforgettable and incredible trip!

Photo by Georgia
Photo by Georgia

Georgia · Australia

Verified

Incredible experience with amazing guides

A group of 9 of us had the best 4 days exploring Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Our guides Dao and Tyga were incredibly professional, knowledgeable and fun. Definitely would recommend Akondo

Craig · Australia

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older. Children under 11 receive a discount.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Forest Hill Hotel - Mid-range hotel near Arusha (City) – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner Included

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

How does the quote request work?

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

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Akondo Adventures, 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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