Best of Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach

A Zanzibar beach at sunset.

What to expect on this itinerary

Combine the marvels of an African safari with treasured beaches for a 13-day best of Tanzania and Zanzibar tour. You will have immersive safaris in famous national parks from the Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. Bask in the beauty of private villas with views of clear waters and pristine white sand. You will have a mix of relaxation and adventure while enjoying the very best of Tanzania.

Countries Visited

Tanzania

Places Visited

Zanzibar, Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Bwejuu – Paje Beach

Suggested Duration

13 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Arusha - Relaxation after arrival

Keep your eyes peeled as you fly over African savannahs and land into Kilimmanjaro International Airport in northern Tanzania. The inimitable landscapes of East Africa await and their sheer size is breathtaking from above. You'll be met at the airport and transferred to your first beautiful lodge. Fragrantly situated in a rolling coffee plantation, the lodge offers a home away from home but also a glimpse into exotic Africa. Monkeys sometimes swing through the grounds and the coffee can't get any fresher.

What's Included:

Accommodation
Transfer
Dinner
Day 2 - 3

Lake Manyara - Unique Safari at Lake Manyara

Day 4

Tarangire National Park - Giant Elephant Herds

Day 5

Ngorongoro - Ngorongoro Crater

Day 6

Ngorongoro - The Big Five in One Day

Day 7 - 8

Serengeti National Park - Stunning Safari in the Famous Serengeti

Day 9 - 12

Bwejuu-Paje Beach - Serenity of Zanzibar Island

Day 13

Stone Town - Depart for Home

Trip Highlights

  • Enjoy seven full days of safaris, and complete immersion in a wildlife world that goes beyond anything you might have seen in documentaries
  • Sleep in an intimate tree house in Lake Manyara National Park and surround yourself with the meandering soundtrack of Tanzania's wilderness
  • Spot rare tree-climbing lions and large hippo pods at Lake Manyara
  • Admire the 300 strong elephant herds that roam around the baobab trees of beautiful Tarangire National Park
  • See all of the Big Five on just one game drive as you explore the unique Ngorongoro Crater
  • Gaze out onto the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to the Great Migration and probably the most famous park in the world
  • Spend five days on the idyllic tropical beaches of Zanzibar Island
  • Relax in the exclusive luxury of a boutique villa

Starting Price

$20,800 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Scott K.
Tanzania, Kenya Vacation Review: Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti, Maasai Mara, Zanzibar, Nairobi, Elephant Experience, Wildlife, Nature, 16-Day Trip

The trip to Kenya and Tanzania was absolutely amazing! The itinerary chosen for us was perfect and checked off all the things I wanted to accomplish on our first safari. Zicasso's tour agency was the best to work with. They offered great suggestions and were very responsive to all our questions and concerns!

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Glen B.
Tanzania Tour Review: 11 Nights

We had a wonderful time in Tanzania. Zicasso's travel expert and her support staff provided all the necessary information we needed. Our driver in Tanzania was friendly and well informed.

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Judy E.
Kenya, Tanzania Tour Review: Wildlife, Plane Rides, 2 Weeks

We received excellent communication from Zicasso's travel agents. They were very prompt and proactive. The itinerary was prepared to meet our requests and matched our interests. Comprehensive planning and preparation for the trip were provided and all logistics were taken care of.

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John G.
Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania Vacation Review: Great Migration, 12 Nights

We can't speak highly enough about using Zicasso's travel specialist and her company. They put together a complicated package covering three completely separate areas and were able to connect us with local guides in each place. The guides they worked with were all fabulous, as were the locations we stayed at.

At one point, the airline that was handling our trip out changed the flight due to local conditions. I learned of this first through our specialist, who was immediately on the situation and kept us apprised of the change. The company provided us with an online portal that covered every part of our trip. It was constantly updated and we always knew who the next contact was in the new area.

Throughout the process, we had constant questions and changes. Our travel company was very pleasant and accommodating of our concerns. Their work was in the middle of a larger trip. Even though they were not handling the stops before and after their portion, they were more than happy to help out with those portions and added that information to our itinerary at no cost.

In a word, they were fabulous. If you want more detail on their work and my unqualified recommendation of them, please reach out and I'm happy to provide you with more information.

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Peter D.
Tanzania, Rwanda Tour Review: Wildlife, Gorilla Trekking, 13-Day Trip

Zicasso's travel agent is a superstar. We really didn’t know where to go and what to do in Africa, so his excellent advice was critical. We did exactly what he recommended and, as a result, our trip was just perfect. We are eternally grateful.

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Tim B.
Tanzania Tour Review: Wildlife, Nature, Scenery, 15 Days

The trip was very well planned. We received very good suggestions in the planning phase, with a very quick response time to our questions. The camps were all great.

Our guide was the best! We will definitely use Zicasso's trip planner in the future.

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