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Traditional dhow moored in shallow turquoise water off Zanzibar
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15 Days Tanzania & Zanzibar: Safari and Indian Ocean

The complete Tanzania holiday. Nine days on the northern circuit including the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, then a flight to Zanzibar for five nights between Stone Town and the northern beaches.

  • Based in Arusha, on the doorstep of the northern circuit
  • Reply within 12 hours
  • No payment to enquire, free itinerary changes
  • Private vehicle and guide as standard
Duration 15 days, 14 nights
Difficulty Easy
Group size 2 to 6 guests per Land Cruiser
Starts Arusha to Zanzibar
Best time June to October, December to March

Trip highlights

  • Nine days across the full northern safari circuit
  • Five nights on Zanzibar: Stone Town history and Nungwi or Kendwa beaches
  • Internal flight from the Serengeti direct to Zanzibar
  • Spice farm tour and Prison Island giant tortoises
  • Optional dhow sunset cruise and Mnemba atoll snorkelling

Day by day itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Kilimanjaro International arrival, transfer and safari briefing.

Days 2 to 3: Tarangire National Park

Two days of game drives among the elephant herds and baobabs of Tarangire.

Day 4: Lake Manyara

Groundwater forest, tree-climbing lions, hippo pool and flamingo flocks on the alkaline lake.

Days 5 to 7: Serengeti National Park

Three nights in the Serengeti with game drives in the region holding the migration in your month. Optional balloon safari on day 6.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater rim

Exit the Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge and climb to the crater rim.

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater descent

Full day on the crater floor, then transfer to Karatu for the evening.

Day 10: Fly to Zanzibar

Morning transfer to Arusha and a scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Afternoon at leisure in Stone Town.

Day 11: Stone Town and spice farm

Guided walk through the Stone Town UNESCO quarter, the old slave market memorial and the Darajani market, then an afternoon spice farm tour.

Days 12 to 14: Northern beaches

Transfer to Nungwi or Kendwa for three nights on the white sand north coast. Optional Mnemba atoll snorkelling, dhow sunset cruise and Jozani forest red colobus monkeys.

Day 15: Departure

Transfer to Zanzibar international airport for your outbound flight.

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What is included

Included

  • All park, crater and concession fees
  • Private 4x4 and guide on safari
  • Arusha to Zanzibar flight
  • Full board on safari, bed and breakfast on Zanzibar
  • All transfers
  • Stone Town guided tour and spice farm

Not included

  • International flights, visa and insurance
  • Balloon safari and marine excursions
  • Lunches and dinners on Zanzibar
  • Tips

Questions about this trip

Why safari before the beach?

Safari days start before dawn and involve long drives. Finishing on Zanzibar means you fly home rested rather than tired.

Is Zanzibar safe for families?

Yes. The northern beach resorts are well set up for children, and the reef at Kendwa is shallow and calm. Modest dress is appreciated outside resort areas.

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