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10-Day Midrange Tanzania Family Safari and Zanzibar Beach

Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

10-Day Midrange Tanzania Family Safari and Zanzibar Beach

4.9 / 5 · 33 reviews Offered by Signature Safari 10-Day

Overview

On this 10-day family safari and Zanzibar tour, explore Tarangire's giant baobabs and vast elephant herds, then visit the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater to spot the endangered black rhino. Discover Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife before heading to Serengeti National Park, home to the densest wildlife population and the famed great migration, spending 2 nights in the park. Conclude your adventure with a flight to Zanzibar for a relaxing island escape.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

10-Day

Route

Arusha to Zanzibar (Zanzibar)

Via Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater

Country & park

Tanzania / Tarangire National Park

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

3 years

Activities

game drives & beach time

Accommodation

Arusha Planet Lodge - Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City) – Breakfast Included

Meals

Breakfast Included; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

10-Day Midrange Tanzania Family Safari and 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 $2,530 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 n/a* USD $2,530 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 2 people.
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 3 years and older.
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 Lake Manyara NP
Day 7-9 Nungwi (Zanzibar)
End Zanzibar (Zanzibar) (Day 10)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range 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 3 years

The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives & beach time
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, normal 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

Arusha Planet Lodge

Day 1

Arusha Planet Lodge

Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City) – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

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Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

Day 2

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

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

All Meals Included

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Embalakai Serengeti Camp

Day 3-4

Embalakai Serengeti Camp

Luxury tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

Day 5

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Z Hotel

Day 6-9

Z Hotel

Luxury hotel in Nungwi (Zanzibar)

Day 6: Breakfast & Lunch Included; Day 7-9: Breakfast 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 Arusha City

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha City

Upon arrival at the airport (Kilimanjaro or Arusha), you will be met by our representative from Signature Safari, who will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha for an overnight stay. There, you will wait for your adventures to start the following day. Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Arusha (City) Stay: Arusha Planet Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Early morning, after breakfast at around 8:00 am, you will have a short briefing before you depart for Tarangire National Park. The park, with its endless tree savannah, including the impressive baobab trees and seasonal marshes, is also home to the largest population of elephants in northern Tanzania. You are also likely to spot giraffes, buffaloes, lions, zebras, gnus and other types of antelopes and gazelles. Your guide will open the roof of the vehicle for excellent wildlife viewing. A hot lunch will be served at around 12:30 pm at the picnic site, and after that, you will continue to explore this incredible park. In the evening, after exploration, you will drive to your accommodation in the Karatu area for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Day 3

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Early morning, after breakfast at around 8:00 am, you will drive to Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stopping at a viewing point with a built pavilion that provides a near 180° view of the Ngorongoro Crater. Continue your journey around the crater and descend the other side. Enjoy your free “African massage” on the bumpy road, passing through Maasai villages on your way to the Serengeti National Park. At the Naabi Hill entrance gate, you can walk to a viewpoint with spectacular views across the endless plains of the Serengeti. A hot lunch will be served either at the gate or en route towards the heart of Serengeti with an incredible set up by your guide inside the bush. The Serengeti National Park is home to the largest concentration of wildlife on the planet. You will have an unlimited drive until evening, when you will drive to your tented camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Embalakai Serengeti Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Full day in Serengeti National Park

Day 4

Full day in Serengeti National Park

Early morning, after breakfast at around 8:00am or according to your preference, you will continue exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park for a full-day game drive. The park offers a multitude of wildlife, including the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. A hot lunch will be served inside the park at around 12:30 pm with soft drinks and unlimited drinking water. You will have a game drive until the evening, driving to your tented camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Embalakai Serengeti Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Day 5

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Today, you will depart early after your delicious breakfast to Ngorongoro Crater with an en-route game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtakingly beautiful setting and the best place in East Africa to see the Big Five. It is one of the most beautiful natural wildlife safari sites in the world and an exceptional place to interact with the Maasai people. On reaching the crater’s edge, the 20-km diameter caldera opens up before you in all its stunning glory, and you will descend into the crater on an adventurous trail. This World Heritage Site is seasonally home to over 25,000 animals, including a wide range of bird species, hyenas and the endangered black rhino. A hot lunch will be served at a picnic spot at the hippo pool, and after that, you will continue to explore the crater. After exploration, you will ascend the crater and drive to your accommodation in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha then fly to Zanzibar

Day 6

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha then fly to Zanzibar

Early morning after breakfast, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park, which is also known as the home of tree-climbing lions and a bird paradise. More than 500 species are present in Lake Manyara, and even a first-time visitor to Africa might reasonably expect to observe 100 of these species in a single day. Inland of the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia woodland is the favored haunt of Manyara’s legendary tree-climbing lions and impressively tusked elephants. Other animals that can be found here are giraffes, zebras, hyenas, buffalos, hippos, elephants and wildebeests. Lunch will be served inside the park, and after further exploration of the park, you will return to Arusha. You will catch your flight to Zanzibar airport, where you will be picked up by a private transfer to the northern coast, also known as Nungwi. Luxury hotel located in Nungwi (Zanzibar) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lake Manyara National Park Stay: Z Hotel Luxury hotel located in Nungwi (Zanzibar) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Full days in Nungwi

Day 7

Full days in Nungwi

Embark on the experience of a lifetime as you visit Zanzibar. Go on an exciting journey of discovering culture, nature, and history. The warm tropical island has a lot to offer, so be prepared to explore. Stay at your resort and participate in a variety of recreational activities, or walk along the beautiful white sand beaches of the island. If you would like to participate in various activities during your stay, you can arrange these at the resort, or we can arrange them for you in advance. Luxury hotel located in Nungwi (Zanzibar) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Nungwi (Zanzibar) Stay: Z Hotel Luxury hotel located in Nungwi (Zanzibar) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Departure

Day 10

Departure

After breakfast and lunch, you will get ready for your transfer to the airport for your flight back home or to the destination of your choice. This marks the end of your adventure with us! Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other 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
Signature Safari
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Offered by

Signature Safari

4.9 operator rating 33 reviews

Signature Safari and Tours is comprised of a team who strive always for excellence, celebrated by their clients since the companies inception, we are a group of mountain and safari guides with over twelve years experience in creating and leading adventures summiting our Rift Valley Mountains, including the renowned Kilimanjaro, and going safari onto the endless plain as well as in the wealth of other parks in our beautiful land.. We started in 2006 as a small adventure speciliest .

Office In

Tanzania

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2006)

Member Of

TTB & TLTO

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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional Safari Experience with Signature Safari – Alen Made It Unforgettable

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional Safari Experience with Signature Safari – Alen Made It Unforgettable We had an incredible week exploring the Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara with Signature Safari—thanks in large part to our outstanding tour guide Alan and our talented personal chef Gama. Alen truly made this trip something special. His deep knowledge of the parks and wildlife, paired with an almost instinctive sense of where to find animals, meant we were always in the right place at the right time—from spotting lion cubs playing near their pride to watching elephants cross right in front of our jeep. He shared fascinating insights throughout the journey, was endlessly patient with our questions, and made every drive feel like a true adventure. The trip was beautifully organized, with smooth logistics and comfortable accommodations throughout. And while we were out exploring, Chef Gama kept us well fed with delicious meals—always fresh, varied, and impressively good given the remote settings. If you’re planning a safari in Tanzania, we can’t recommend Signature Safari highly enough—especially if you can go with Alen. It’s a journey we’ll never forget! Wenn Ihr eine Safari nach Tansania plant, können wir Signature Safari nur wärmstens empfehlen – vor allem, wenn Ihr mit Alen unterwegs sein könnt. Es war eine Reise, die wir nie vergessen werden!

Paul-Frederik · Germany

Verified

Excellent service

It was an amazing experience to climb Mt Kilimanjaro and 3 days safari. Highly recommended

Jyoti · India

Verified

Signature Safari provided a fantastic experience.

Innocent and his team at Signature Safari did a great job creating this experience for our honeymoon. We did five days in Tanzania’s northern circuit including Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, and Lake Manyara, followed by a five day stay on Zanzibar. We loved the accommodations at Kitela, Kubu Kubu, and the Royal Zanzibar. Kubu Kubu was particularly spectacular in the Serengeti. Our guide during the safari, Alan, was fantastic. He did a great job finding animals, getting us great positioning for photos, explaining the management of the parks, and teaching us some Swahili. Overall, we had wonderful experience and would highly recommend Signature Safari!

Photo by Will & Britt
Photo by Will & Britt
Photo by Will & Britt
Photo by Will & Britt

Will & Britt · United States

Verified

Very professional company

Signature Safari delivers an exceptional wildlife adventure experience, blending professionalism, deep local knowledge, and heartfelt hospitality. From the moment you arrive, their team ensures every detail is taken care of — from safe, comfortable transport to immersive game drives guided by passionate experts. Their commitment to conservation and respect for the environment shines through in every aspect of the journey. Whether it’s spotting the Big Five or enjoying sundowners in the savannah, every moment feels thoughtfully curated. It's more than a safari — it's a once-in-a-lifetime memory, crafted with care and expertise.

Photo by Viktoria
Photo by Viktoria
Photo by Viktoria

Viktoria · Canada

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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 3 years and older.

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?

Arusha Planet Lodge - Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City) – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast 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

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This tour is offered by Signature Safari, 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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