11-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Experience
Experience the ultimate Tanzania journey that combines world-class wildlife safaris with the tropical beauty of Zanzibar Island.
This carefully curated 11-day adventure takes you through the iconic landscapes of Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of Serengeti, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater — before flying to the exotic island of Zanzibar for relaxation on pristine white-sand beaches.
Travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide, enjoy handpicked lodges and camps, and experience seamless transfers including a scenic domestic flight to Zanzibar.
Tour Highlights
- Big Five Safari Experience
- Tarangire Elephant Herds
- Ngorongoro Crater Safari
- Serengeti Plains Adventure
- Zanzibar White Sand Beaches
ITINERARY DESCRIPTION
Explore Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations followed by a tropical island escape in Zanzibar. This 11-day journey is carefully designed to balance adventure, comfort, and relaxation. Each day offers a unique experience — from thrilling game drives in world-famous national parks to tranquil beach moments along the Indian Ocean.
Below is your detailed day-by-day safari and beach program.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional Jema Safaris representative. After a short briefing, you will be transferred to your hotel in Arusha, a vibrant town nestled at the foot of Mount Meru.
Depending on your arrival time, relax by the pool, enjoy a refreshing drink in the garden, or recover from your international journey. Your safari guide will meet you for a short introduction and overview of the exciting days ahead.
🏨 Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
A comfortable and well-established hotel featuring spacious rooms, landscaped gardens, a swimming pool, and attentive service.
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation: Arusha
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, approximately 2 hours from Arusha. The park is renowned for its vast elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.
Enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the Tarangire River ecosystem, where animals gather, especially during the dry season. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, lions, and an impressive variety of birdlife. Picnic lunch will be served inside the park in a scenic location.
In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge for relaxation and dinner.
🏨 Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge – Karatu Area
Comfortable cottages surrounded by gardens, offering a peaceful atmosphere, swimming pool, and warm hospitality.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, ascending into the scenic highlands with panoramic views. Continue toward the endless plains of Serengeti National Park.
Game viewing begins as soon as you enter the park. The Serengeti is world-famous for its large predator population and the Great Migration. You may encounter lions resting under acacia trees, cheetahs scanning the plains, or large herds of grazing animals.
Arrive at your tented camp in the late afternoon.
🏨 Accommodation: Tukaone Weavers Camp – Central Serengeti
Comfortable en-suite safari tents offering authentic bush atmosphere, hot showers, and excellent service.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is dedicated to exploring Serengeti National Park. Your guide will tailor the day based on wildlife movements and sightings.
Drive across the vast savannah, visit kopjes (rock formations often home to lions), and search for leopards along riverine areas. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration with thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains.
A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the bush before continuing the afternoon game drive.
🏨 Accommodation: Tukaone Weavers Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before beginning your journey toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Wildlife sightings continue en route.
As you ascend into the cooler highlands, enjoy spectacular views of the crater rim and surrounding landscapes.
🏨 Accommodation: Bougainvillea Lodge Karatu
A charming lodge set on a coffee plantation, offering spacious rooms, beautiful gardens, and attentive service.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early breakfast before descending 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife areas.
The crater floor hosts one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa. You may see black rhinos, lions, hyenas, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and hippos all within a relatively small area.
Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before continuing the afternoon game drive. Later, ascend back to your lodge for relaxation.
🏨 Accommodation: Bougainvillea Lodge Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled domestic flight to Zanzibar Island.
Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your beach resort in Nungwi, located on the northern coast of Zanzibar — an area known for beautiful beaches and excellent swimming conditions throughout the year.
Enjoy your first sunset by the Indian Ocean.
🏨 Accommodation: Ocean Bliss Hotel - Zanzibar
Beachfront property offering comfortable rooms, direct beach access, and friendly service.
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a full day at leisure. Relax on the white sandy beach, swim in turquoise waters, or simply unwind at the resort.
Optional water activities such as snorkeling or diving can be arranged.
🏨 Accommodation: Ocean Bliss Hotel - Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast
Today is free for optional excursions. You may choose to visit historic Stone Town, explore a spice plantation, take a snorkeling trip to Mnemba Atoll, or enjoy a traditional sunset dhow cruise.
Return to your resort for a relaxing evening by the ocean.
🏨 Accommodation: Ocean Bliss Hotel - Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast
Your final full day on the island is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Walk along the beach, shop for souvenirs, or simply relax before departure.
🏨 Accommodation: Ocean Bliss Hotel - Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Rates
Here's how your price comes together.
COST INCLUDES
- All park entrance fees and conservation fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for safari
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- All accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary (mid-range comfort lodges & tented camps)
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Government taxes and VAT
- All airport transfers (Kilimanjaro & Zanzibar)
- Domestic flight from Serengeti/Arusha to Zanzibar
- All game drives as per itinerary
- Picnic lunches inside national parks
COST EXCLUDES
- International flights
- Travel insurance (mandatory but not included)
- Visa fees for Tanzania
- Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff
- Optional activities in Zanzibar (Stone Town tour, snorkeling, dhow cruise, etc.)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls, etc.)
- Optional balloon safari in Serengeti
FAQs
he ideal time for wildlife viewing is during the dry season from June to October, when animals gather near water sources and the vegetation is sparse. The period December to February also offers warm, dry conditions with excellent wildlife sightings.
Yes! Jema Safaris offers fully tailor-made itineraries. You can adjust the duration, activities, or accommodation level, or add extra experiences such as cultural tours, additional beach days, or adventure activities.
Our route through Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater provides excellent chances to see the Big Five — lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos. Wildlife sightings depend on the season and animal movements.
Tanzania is generally a safe and welcoming destination. Standard travel precautions — such as keeping personal belongings secure and following your guide’s instructions — ensure a smooth and worry-free safari experience.
We recommend consulting your healthcare provider before travel. Common advice includes vaccines for Hepatitis A & B, typhoid, yellow fever, and rabies depending on your activities. Malaria prophylaxis is also recommended for most areas.
Yes — travel insurance is strongly recommended. It covers medical emergencies, trip cancellations, or unexpected events during your safari and beach stay.
Essentials include light clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, a hat, insect repellent, a reusable water bottle, camera/binoculars, and swimwear for Zanzibar. Jema Safaris can provide a detailed packing guide tailored to your itinerary.
Yes — all national park entrance fees, Ngorongoro Crater fees, transfers between lodges, and airport pick-ups are included in the price of your safari package.
Absolutely. You will be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport by your Jema Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha to start your adventure.
Your safari guide will be professional and English-speaking. Guides fluent in other languages such as French, German, or Spanish can be arranged upon request.
Yes! You can extend your safari with additional parks, adventure activities, or extra days on Zanzibar. Jema Safaris can help plan extensions such as Mt. Kilimanjaro treks, Pemba or Mafia Island trips, or cultural tours.
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