Operated by G Adventures

Tanzania: Safari Thrills of the Serengeti and Zanzibar Shores

From

CAD 4,499

Duration

10 days

Countries

Tanzania

Activity

moderate

The adventure

Spend 10 unforgettable days exploring Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes while staying in locally run accommodations. Watch the circle of life unfold on the vast Serengeti plains, where wildebeest thunder past and lions prowl the grasslands. Search for elephants among the towering baobabs of Tarangire National Park, home to one of Africa’s highest concentrations of these gentle giants. Descend into the lush Ngorongoro Crater to spot hippos or, if luck is on your side, an elusive black rhino. Then, trade the wild for the waves as you jet off to Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches for a few days of tropical bliss before heading home.

At a glance

Duration

10 days

Route

Arusha → Stone Town

Countries

Tanzania

Activity level

moderate

Style

Beach & Islands, Culture & History, Food & Drink, National Parks & Wilderness, Wildlife & Safari

Group size

Ask

Flights

Not included

Solo travellers

Welcome

Where you'll go

Day by day

Your journey through

Tanzania

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting in the evening where you will get to know our fellow group members and meet your CEO.

Arrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting in the evening where you will get to know our fellow group members and meet your CEO.

Day 2After breakfast the group will travel to Tarangire…

After breakfast the group will travel to Tarangire National Park. This park is special due to its large elephant population, presence of ancient baobab trees, and a unique dry season migration. The elephants gather around the Tarangire River that flows through the park. Enjoy a safari drive upon arrival to see the diverse wildlife here for yourself. Sit down for a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing onwards to Karatu where you will spend the evening.

Day 3Spend a free morning in Karatu

Spend a free morning in Karatu. Choose to have a leisurely wake up and relax at the hotel or pre-book the optional Lake Manyara Morning Safari Drive. Later, in the afternoon engage with local farmers on a coffee tour where you will learn about the harvesting of the beans and participate in hands-on sorting and roasting. Dinner will be had at the hotel in the evening.

Day 4Today will be an early start as…Serengeti

Serengeti

Today will be an early start as the group travels to the Ngorongoro Crater. Once here, you will go on a scenic wildlife safari drive. This geographical wonder is the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. The uniqueness of this environment has allowed for a self-contained ecosystem that offers visitors a high concentration of wildlife like, lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. Enjoy lunch in the park amid this serene setting before departing for Serengeti National Park. Enter through the Naabi Hill Gate and experience a safari drive en route to your tented camp for the evening where you can relax under the stars.

Day 5Choose to set an early morning wake-up call…Serengeti

A herd of wildebeest and zebras grazing in the Maasai Mara, Kenya.

Serengeti

Choose to set an early morning wake-up call and pre-book the Serengeti Balloon Safari for epic views from the sky. Then, after breakfast set out on a full day safari drive through the Serengeti. Sit down for a picnic lunch inside the park, scan the landscape for wildlife, and listen to bird calls all around. Return to your tented camp and relax for the evening amid your outdoor surroundings.

Day 6Gather for a breakfast at camp amid…Serengeti

A serene scene of zebras grazing in a vast African savannah, showcasing wildlife harmony.

Serengeti

Gather for a breakfast at camp amid the morning life of the Serengeti before beginning the journey back to Arusha. Stop along the way for lunch at Mto wa Mbu, a G Adventures-supported initiative. Arrive to Arusha in the late afternoon and get settled at the hotel. Dinner will be on your own this evening.

Day 7Enjoy free time on your own in Arusha…

A solitary hyena walks through the lush grasslands of Ngorongoro, Tanzania.

Arusha

Enjoy free time on your own in Arusha before the next leg of your adventure.

Day 8After breakfast transfer to the airport in Arusha…

A vibrant wildlife scene in Ngorongoro, Tanzania featuring a herd of wildebeests grazing against a backdrop of lush, green hills.

Arusha

After breakfast transfer to the airport in Arusha and board your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival enjoy an orientation walk of Stone Town before going to Jambiani. Grab lunch on your own and then take advantage of free time to settle into island life. There are plenty of local restaurants in the area for you to have dinner at your leisure this evening.

Day 9Head out on an included spice tour…

Head out on an included spice tour to gain a sense of Zanzibar's history and the spice plantations that brought the beginnings of the slave trade here dating back to the 1840s. The remainder of the day is free for you to do as you please. Perhaps, pre-book the snorkelling to witness the underwater life here off of Tanzania's coastline, or head to the nearby Jozani Forest for a tour. You can also simply relax on the beach and swim. Dinner this evening is at your leisure.

Day 10Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Jambiani before…Stone Town

Paved narrow street between aged stone residential houses with shabby facade in city

Stone Town

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Jambiani before your included group transfer back to the airport outside of Stone Town. You should arrive at the Zanzibar airport by 11:30AM where your tour ends. Please do not book onward flights prior to 2:30PM.