10 days
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Arusha Welcome
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your safari representative. You will be transferred to a budget-friendly hotel in Arusha. Depending on arrival time, you can relax at the hotel or enjoy a short walk around the city. Overnight stay in Arusha as you prepare for your safari adventure.
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park Safari
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. The park is famous for large elephant herds, baobab trees, lions, giraffes, and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game viewing. In the evening, transfer to a budget lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park (Journey Day)
After breakfast, drive toward Serengeti National Park with game viewing en route through the Ngorongoro highlands. Enjoy scenic landscapes and possible wildlife sightings along the way. Arrive in Serengeti in the afternoon for a short game drive before heading to your budget tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Look for lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. A picnic lunch will be served in the wilderness. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Serengeti Safari – Big Five Experience
Continue exploring different areas of Serengeti National Park. Your guide will track wildlife movements to increase chances of spotting the Big Five. Enjoy a bush picnic lunch and return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing en route. Arrive at your budget lodge in Karatu or nearby area. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a dense population of wildlife including rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and buffalo. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Fly to Zanzibar – Beach Arrival
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, meet your transfer and proceed to a budget beach hotel in Stone Town or nearby beach area. Spend the evening relaxing by the ocean. Overnight stay in Zanzibar.
Day 9: Zanzibar Beach Relaxation & Optional Tours
Enjoy a full day at leisure on the beaches of Zanzibar. Optional activities include a Stone Town cultural tour, spice farm visit, snorkeling, or a sunset dhow cruise. Relax on white sandy beaches and enjoy the Indian Ocean atmosphere. Overnight stay at beach hotel.
Day 10: Zanzibar Departure
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, take a final walk on the beach or explore nearby areas. Later, transfer to the airport for departure,
Meet and greet upon arrival.
Airport and hotel transfers.
Accommodation for 6 nights.
Meals as specified in the itinerary.
Transport in a 4×4 safari Land Cruiser or safari van with a pop-up roof.
Professional English-speaking safari driver/guide.
Unlimited game drives during the safari.
Park entrance fees for Amboseli National Park and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
Bottled drinking water during safari.
Government taxes and VAT where applicable
International flights to and from Tanzania
Visa fees and travel insurance
Accommodation before or after the scheduled itinerary (unless arranged separately)
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or outside safari plan
Alcoholic and soft drinks unless provided by lodges or beach hotel
Optional activities such as hot air balloon safari, Maasai village visits, snorkeling, diving, and sunset dhow cruises
Personal expenses including laundry, minibar, telephone calls, shopping, and souvenirs
Tips and gratuities
Why Choose This Tour?
This 10-Day Tanzania Private Budget Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday offers an incredible combination of world-class wildlife adventures and a relaxing tropical beach escape at an affordable price. You’ll explore Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations, including Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and Lake Manyara, accompanied by a professional private safari guide who ensures a personalized experience. After unforgettable game drives and breathtaking landscapes, you’ll unwind on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar, where turquoise waters, rich Swahili culture, and optional water activities create the perfect ending to your holiday. Ideal for couples, families, friends, and solo travelers, this tour provides exceptional value, comfortable accommodations, flexible travel, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Best Time to Visit
The 10-Day Tanzania Private Budget Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday can be enjoyed throughout the year, with each season offering a unique experience. The dry season (June to October) is the best time for wildlife viewing, as animals gather around rivers and waterholes, making game drives in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara especially rewarding. The weather is also pleasant for exploring Zanzibar’s beaches.
The short dry season (January to March) is another excellent time to visit, particularly for witnessing the wildebeest calving season in the southern Serengeti, when thousands of calves are born and predators are highly active. Travelers visiting during the green season (November, April, and May) will enjoy lush landscapes, fewer crowds, excellent birdwatching, and lower accommodation rates, although occasional rainfall can occur. Zanzibar remains a fantastic beach destination year-round, with warm temperatures and crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and diving.
