11-day-tanzania-safari-zanzibar-beach-holiday

Quick Facts

Duration	11 days / 10 nights
Price from	$3,650 per person
Difficulty	Moderate
Group size	2–6 guests
Destinations	Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Zanzibar Archipelago, Ngorongoro Crater

Tour Overview

Experience the best of Tanzania on an 11-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday, combining exciting wildlife encounters, authentic cultural experiences and time to unwind by the Indian Ocean.

Explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in a well-equipped 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional local guide. Our safaris focus on comfortable travel, personalized service and rewarding game drives, with carefully selected accommodations offering a balance of comfort, location and value.

Along the way, you can enrich your journey with a Maasai cultural experience, where you can learn about local traditions, daily life and heritage. You may also have opportunities to visit local craft shops and browse handmade jewellery, beadwork and other Tanzanian souvenirs.

After your wildlife adventure, enjoy four nights in Zanzibar, with time to relax, discover historic Stone Town, visit spice farms or arrange optional boat trips and other island excursions.

Whether you prefer a classic safari with comfortable lodges or wish to add cultural experiences and local discoveries, this journey can be tailored to your interests. At Explore Jambo Maasai, we combine local knowledge with personal service to create a memorable East African holiday.

Highlights

                  
                  Tarangire National Park: Discover large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife.

                  
                  Lake Manyara National Park: Explore scenic forests, lake shores and rich birdlife.

                  
                  Serengeti National Park: Enjoy exciting game drives across the famous plains in search of lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs and other wildlife.

                  
                  Ngorongoro Crater: Descend into a spectacular volcanic caldera known for its remarkable wildlife diversity.

                  
                  Maasai Cultural Experience: Learn about Maasai traditions, community life and cultural heritage through an optional visit.

                  
                  Local Shopping: Browse handmade Maasai beadwork, jewellery, crafts and Tanzanian souvenirs.

                  
                  Zanzibar Beach Escape: Enjoy four nights on the island, with opportunities to explore Stone Town, visit spice farms and relax by the Indian Ocean.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your 11-day journey through Tanzania, crafted for unforgettable moments at every stop.

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Dinner Arusha Farm House

Meet your driver at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha Farm House. Settle in, enjoy dinner, and rest before your safari begins.

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Breakfasft-Lunch-Dinner Siafu Serenity Lodge

Travel to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive through baobab-dotted landscapes in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife.

Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park

Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner Serengeti Wild Camp

Explore the park's forest, open plains and lake shore, looking for varied wildlife and birdlife before returning to your lodge.

Day 4

Day 4- 5 Explore the Serengeti

Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner Serengeti Wild Camp, both nights

Spend two full days on game drives across the Serengeti plains. Your guide will adapt each day's route to wildlife activity, with picnic lunches enjoyed in the bush. A sunrise balloon safari is available at an additional cost.

Day 6

Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Highlands

Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner Ngorongoro Wild Camp

Leave the Serengeti and travel towards Ngorongoro, enjoying changing scenery from open grasslands to the cooler highland environment.

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater and Flight to Zanzibar

Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner Mizingani Seafront, Zanzibar

Descend into the crater for a morning game drive in search of lions, buffalo, elephants and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. Afterwards, travel towards Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar and transfer to your hotel.

Day 7

8-10 Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Full Board Mizingani Seafront, Zanzibar, three nights

Enjoy three days at leisure in Zanzibar. Relax by the ocean, explore Stone Town, discover local spice traditions or arrange optional boat trips and other island experiences.

Day 11

Departure

Transfer to Zanzibar's Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your onward flight, bringing your Tanzania safari and beach holiday to an end.

What's Included

Accommodation for 10 nights as outlined in the itinerary.
Private safari transportation in a 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof for wildlife viewing.
Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
Park entry fees for the scheduled safari destinations.
Ngorongoro Crater service and descent fees, as applicable to the confirmed itinerary.
Meals during the safari as specified in the final itinerary.
Zanzibar accommodation for four nights, on the agreed meal plan.
Airport transfers and scheduled ground transfers as detailed in the final itinerary.
Game drives in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
Pre-departure assistance and safari coordination by Explore Jambo Maasai.

What's Not Included

International flights to and from Tanzania.
Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar, unless specifically included in the final quotation.
Tanzania visa fees and travel insurance.
Zanzibar mandatory inbound travel insurance, where applicable.
Optional Maasai cultural visits and village experiences.
Personal shopping, souvenirs and craft purchases.
Optional activities in Zanzibar, including Stone Town tours, spice tours, boat trips and other excursions.
Optional Serengeti hot-air balloon safari.
Drinks, personal expenses, laundry and telephone charges.
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff.
Any accommodation, meals, transfers or activities not specifically listed under inclusions.
Any additional costs arising from changes to the itinerary or travel arrangements.

Pricing & Availability

October $3,650 per person

2

October $3,410 per person

3-6

Destinations on This Tour

Lake Manyara National Park Serengeti National Park Tarangire National Park Zanzibar Archipelago Ngorongoro Crater

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the 11 Day | Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday?

This itinerary runs 11 days and 10 nights. Arrival and departure days are included in that count, and the pace can be adjusted — tell us your dates and we will fit the route around them.

How much does the 11 Day | Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday cost?

Prices start from $3,650 per person. The final cost depends on the season you travel, the size of your group and the lodges or camps you choose, so we quote every trip individually.

Which parks and areas does the 11 Day | Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday visit?

This route covers Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Zanzibar Archipelago and Ngorongoro Crater. Each stop is chosen for what it offers at that point in the itinerary rather than to tick off a list.

What is included in the price?

Included: Accommodation for 10 nights as outlined in the itinerary., Private safari transportation in a 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof for wildlife viewing., Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide., Park entry fees for the scheduled safari destinations., Ngorongoro Crater service and descent fees, as applicable to the confirmed itinerary., Meals during the safari as specified in the final itinerary., Zanzibar accommodation for four nights, on the agreed meal plan., Airport transfers and scheduled ground transfers as detailed in the final itinerary., Game drives in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. and Pre-departure assistance and safari coordination by Explore Jambo Maasai..

What is not included?

Not included: International flights to and from Tanzania., Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar, unless specifically included in the final quotation., Tanzania visa fees and travel insurance., Zanzibar mandatory inbound travel insurance, where applicable., Optional Maasai cultural visits and village experiences., Personal shopping, souvenirs and craft purchases., Optional activities in Zanzibar, including Stone Town tours, spice tours, boat trips and other excursions., Optional Serengeti hot-air balloon safari., Drinks, personal expenses, laundry and telephone charges., Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff., Any accommodation, meals, transfers or activities not specifically listed under inclusions. and Any additional costs arising from changes to the itinerary or travel arrangements.. We will flag anything likely to catch you out before you book.

How many people travel together?

Group size runs from 2 to 6 guests. Private departures are available for any size within that range.

How physically demanding is this trip?

We rate this trip as moderate. If you are unsure whether it suits your fitness or mobility, tell us and we will give you an honest answer rather than sell you the wrong trip.

When is the best time to do this trip?

June to October (dry season), November to December (flamingo season). That said, Tanzania rewards travel year-round — tell us when you can travel and we will tell you honestly what you will and will not see.

How do I book or ask a question?

Send an enquiry through the form on this page or email info@jambomaasaitours.com. Enquiries are answered by the guiding team, usually within six hours on business days, and there is no obligation to book.

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