Tanzania Safaris

BT 04: 10 Nights / 11 Days Tanzania Safari & Family Holiday – Zanzibar

Experience the perfect combination of Tanzania’s iconic wildlife and the tropical paradise of Zanzibar. This family-friendly safari takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park, where you’ll encounter Africa’s incredible wildlife, before unwinding on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar. Stay in carefully selected lodges and a luxury beach resort, ensuring comfort, relaxation, and unforgettable memories for the whole family.

Safari Highlights

  • Explore the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Experience thrilling game drives in the world-famous Serengeti National Park
  • Visit Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for tree-climbing lions and flamingos
  • Discover the Olduvai Gorge archaeological site
  • Spot the Big Five and witness abundant African wildlife
  • Relax on Zanzibar’s pristine white-sand beaches
  • Stay at luxury safari lodges and an award-winning beach resort
  • Perfect safari and beach holiday for families, couples, and small groups

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) – Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania!

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional driver-guide and transferred to Arusha, Tanzania’s safari capital. After check-in, relax and recover from your journey while preparing for your exciting wildlife adventure.

Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Accommodation: Impala Hotel

Day 2: Arusha – Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Upon arrival, collect your picnic lunch before descending approximately 600 metres into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations.

The crater’s permanent water sources and fertile grasslands support an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including:

  • Lions
  • Elephants
  • Buffaloes
  • Black rhinos
  • Leopards
  • Wildebeest
  • Zebras
  • Hippos
  • Hyenas
  • Jackals
  • Gazelles
  • Warthogs

Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor surrounded by breathtaking scenery before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Later ascend to the crater rim and check into your lodge, which offers panoramic views over this ancient volcanic caldera.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Day 3: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park

Following breakfast, journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park.

En route, visit the famous Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important archaeological sites where early human fossils were discovered.

Continue through the endless plains of the Serengeti while enjoying wildlife sightings along the way.

After lunch at the lodge, embark on an afternoon game drive until sunset.

The Serengeti is renowned for:

  • The Great Wildebeest Migration
  • Large prides of lions
  • Cheetahs
  • Leopards
  • Elephants
  • Giraffes
  • Thousands of plains game

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Days 4–5: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park

Spend two unforgettable days exploring Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserve.

Morning and afternoon game drives provide exceptional opportunities to witness the incredible diversity of wildlife inhabiting the Serengeti’s endless plains.

Depending on the season, you may witness the spectacular Great Migration, where more than two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains in search of fresh grazing.

Besides the migration, keep watch for:

  • Lions
  • Leopards
  • Cheetahs
  • Elephants
  • Hyenas
  • Crocodiles
  • Hippos
  • Giraffes
  • Topi
  • Elands
  • Hundreds of bird species

Return to the lodge each evening for relaxation and dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Day 6: Serengeti – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park.

Following lunch at the lodge, enjoy an afternoon game drive in one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks.

Lake Manyara National Park is famous for:

  • Tree-climbing lions
  • Large elephant herds
  • Hippos
  • Giraffes
  • Buffaloes
  • Baboons
  • Blue monkeys
  • Flamingos (seasonal)
  • More than 400 bird species

The park’s diverse habitats include lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and the alkaline lake itself.

In the evening, retire to your lodge perched on the escarpment overlooking Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

Day 7: Lake Manyara – Arusha – Kilimanjaro Airport – Zanzibar

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha.

Enjoy lunch at the Impala Hotel before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar.

Upon arrival in Zanzibar, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the luxurious Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa.

Settle into your beachfront accommodation overlooking tropical gardens, swaying palm trees, crystal-clear waters, and one of Zanzibar’s finest white sandy beaches.

Spend the remainder of the day relaxing by the Indian Ocean.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Accommodation: Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

Days 8–10: Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Enjoy three days at leisure on the beautiful island of Zanzibar.

Relax on the powder-white beaches or participate in optional activities such as:

  • Snorkelling
  • Scuba diving
  • Dolphin tours
  • Sunset dhow cruises
  • Spice farm tours
  • Stone Town excursions
  • Swimming in the warm Indian Ocean
  • Spa treatments
  • Water sports

Whether you choose adventure or pure relaxation, Zanzibar offers the perfect ending to your Tanzanian holiday.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Accommodation: Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

Day 11: Zanzibar – Departure

After breakfast, enjoy your remaining free time depending on your international flight schedule.

Later, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your departure flight home, bringing your unforgettable Tanzania safari and Zanzibar family holiday to a close.

Meals: Breakfast

Why Choose This Tanzania Family Safari?

This 11-day safari combines Tanzania’s premier wildlife destinations with a relaxing Zanzibar beach escape, making it ideal for families, honeymooners, and anyone seeking the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. From the Big Five in Ngorongoro and Serengeti to the turquoise waters and palm-fringed beaches of Zanzibar, this itinerary showcases the very best of Tanzania in one unforgettable journey.