Book this 15-Day Tanzania and Zanzibar Safari for the best introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife and beaches.
This package includes a trip to Zanzibar, watching black and white colobus monkeys in Arusha National Park, and encountering large elephant herds in Tarangire National Park. You will also enjoy breathtaking moments at Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Finally, the trip culminates with a visit to magnificent sandy beaches along the Indian Ocean.
Zanzibar accommodation options include Sandies Baobab Beach along Nungwi Beach, Paradise Beach Resort, Bluebay Beach Resort, Seacliff Resort and Spa, Kendwa Rocks, and Karafuu Beach Resort and Spa, among other beach resorts.
Detailed 15-Day Tanzania and Zanzibar Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our professional guide will pick you up. Then, we will transfer you to your chosen hotel to relax and enjoy the African atmosphere.
You will spend time with your guide, who will introduce you to Tanzania’s national parks and adventurous sites. Feel free to ask any questions. Also, you may depart in the morning or evening as per your preference.
Day 2: Leisure Day in Arusha Town
Day two is for leisure and acclimatization. Relax by the pool or explore the lodge surroundings. Also, optional activities include hiking, canoeing, a city tour, or nature walks, with a briefing from your tour guide.
Day 3: Explore Arusha National Park
After breakfast, drive to Arusha National Park, the starting point of the safari. This birding paradise features lakes, waterfalls, swamps, tropical rainforests, and volcanic mountains. As a result, it attracts flamingos, silvery-cheeked hornbills, and many other bird species. The park is also home to black and white colobus monkeys, found only in northern Tanzania.Day 4: Leisure Day at a Hotel in Arusha
In addition to relaxing by the pool, enjoy activities such as horse riding, visiting local markets, and nature walks. You can also try canoeing at Lake Duluti or mountain biking through villages and scenic landscapes.
Other options include visiting Materuni Waterfalls at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro and walking through coffee plantations.
Day 5: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a full day of game drives. Tarangire is one of Tanzania’s lesser known parks, offering an authentic safari experience. Here, the landscape is dotted with majestic baobab trees.
At Tarangire River, you can observe over 300 elephants as they drink and play on the sandbanks. The park is also a significant birding area. In addition, lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, and climbing pythons are visible here.
Days 6 to 8: Serengeti National Park
On the sixth day, proceed to Serengeti National Park to witness its magnificent landscapes. These are characterized by vast plains, abundant wildlife, and the annual wildebeest migration. Zebras and gazelles are also commonly seen across the plains.
Your safari guide will lead you through the park, with opportunities to view migratory animals and predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Also, a highly recommended activity is a balloon safari, offering a 360 degree view of the wildlife below.
Day 9: Explore Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and observe various wildlife. Then, descend to the floor of Ngorongoro Crater for spectacular views. The collapsed volcano is home to diverse ecosystems, with lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and hippos. This means all members of the Big Five are present.
The Crater Lake offers breathtaking beauty, earning it a place among Africa’s seven natural wonders. While here, consider visiting nearby Maasai villages or the Elephant Caves.
Days 10 to 14: Fly to Zanzibar, Spend 4 Days at Leisure
The next four days offer a great opportunity to visit Zanzibar Island, known for its miles of white sandy beaches lined with palm trees. The island is also surrounded by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean.
Activities include visiting coral reefs, swimming with tropical reef fish, sunbathing, surfing, snorkeling, and diving.
Day 15: Fly from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, Departure
After an early breakfast, transfer to the nearby airstrip or take a speedboat to connect to Dar es Salaam for your return flight home.
So book this 15-Day Tanzania and Zanzibar Safari today and experience Tanzania’s top parks along with Zanzibar’s finest beaches.
