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Safari in the parks and the sea at Zanzibar, 10 days

Tanzania 10 days Beach & relax Private, not in a group

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  • Elephants beside a safari jeep with its roof open
    Elephants beside a safari jeep with its roof open
  • Elephants drinking at a waterhole
    Elephants drinking at a waterhole
  • Coconut palms seen from below against a blue sky
    Coconut palms seen from below against a blue sky
  • Close-up of a zebra in the savannah
    Close-up of a zebra in the savannah
Duration
10 days, 9 nights
Departures
On request, November 2026 – December 2027
Best time
January – February and June – October
Flights and insurance
Included in the price (flights from Italy)
Guide
English-speaking
Format
Private, not in a group

Our most requested combination: six days of safari in the northern parks, then the Indian Ocean. You fly from Arusha to Zanzibar, visit Stone Town and finish at Nungwi, on the northern tip of the island. Domestic flight included.

Why it is unique

It combines the great parks of northern Tanzania with the sea without wasting time on the road: Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti and Tarangire, then the flight from Arusha to Zanzibar. The international flight is multi-city, arriving at Kilimanjaro and departing from Zanzibar, so you never retrace your steps.

What the journey is like

The safari is by private 4x4 jeep with pop-up roof, a professional guide and full board, with two full days in the Serengeti and a final game drive in Tarangire among baobabs and elephants. On Zanzibar, a night in Stone Town, the UNESCO-listed old town, with an excursion to Prison Island; then Nungwi and a morning by boat along the north coast.

When to go

The best periods are June to October and January to February, when both the parks and the coast are dry; December, after the short rains, is still a good month. April and May are rainy on both fronts.

Good to know

The Tanzanian visa and the compulsory local insurance (NIC or ZIC, depending on where you enter) are not included; on the island the arrangement is half board. The migrating herds can be seen in the central Serengeti only at certain times of year.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1Day 1Arrival at Kilimanjaro

    Meeting with the driver-guide, a short briefing and transfer to the Arusha Farm House for dinner and overnight.

  2. 2Day 2Lake Manyara

    An early start with a packed lunch. Tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos and, in the right seasons, thousands of flamingos.

  3. 3Day 3Ngorongoro and the Serengeti

    Descent into the crater with a packed lunch, then transfer to the Serengeti. Night at the Serengeti House of Nature.

  4. 4Day 4Central Serengeti

    Safari towards the Seronera area, the part of the park with the greatest density of wildlife, where the river draws almost every species in the Serengeti.

  5. 5Day 5Serengeti, full day

    Departure at dawn: hippos and crocodiles in the pools, prides of lions and, depending on the season, the migrating herds.

  6. 6Day 6Towards Manyara

    Transfer and a relaxing afternoon at the Manyara Secret Lodge, overlooking the lake.

  7. 7Day 7Tarangire National Park

    Ancient baobabs and large groups of elephants along the river. Night at the Sangaiwe Tented Lodge.

  8. 8Day 8Tarangire and flight to Zanzibar

    A final game drive in the morning, then transfer to the airport and flight to Zanzibar. Night in Stone Town.

  9. 9Day 9Stone Town and Prison Island

    A tour of the UNESCO-listed old town and an excursion to Prison Island. In the afternoon, transfer to Nungwi.

  10. 10Day 10Safari Blue and return home

    A morning by boat along the north coast, then transfer to the airport for the return flight.

What you might see

  • Lion Very likely

    The Serengeti and Ngorongoro have some of the highest densities in Africa.

  • Elephant Very likely

    Large herds in Tarangire, especially in the dry season.

  • Giraffe, zebra and buffalo Very likely

    Found in all the northern parks.

  • Hippo Very likely

    In the pools at Seronera and in the crater.

  • Migrating wildebeest Likely

    All year round, but in great numbers only where the herds are passing that month.

  • Cheetah Likely

    On the open plains of the Serengeti and Ndutu.

  • Leopard Likely

    In the acacias along the rivers: patience is needed.

  • Black rhino Unlikely

    Almost exclusively in the Ngorongoro Crater, usually at a distance.

  • Reef fish Very likely

    On snorkelling trips.

Indicative estimates. Nature can’t be booked: your guide knows where to look, but can’t guarantee a sighting.

When to go

Departures on request, November 2026 – December 2027

ideal good low season not recommended

Best time: January – February and June – October. Also good in March and November – December. Tap a month to use it in your quote request.

The climate, season by season

Northern Tanzania

Jun–Oct · Dry season
Days between 24 and 28 °C, cool nights of 12–15 °C; on the rim of Ngorongoro, at 2,300 metres, it drops below 10 °C at dawn. Short grass and animals close to water: easier sightings, dusty tracks. You’ll need a jacket for morning game drives.
Nov–Dec · Short rains
Brief showers, usually in the afternoon, with 25–29 °C. The landscape turns green again and the herds move down to the southern Serengeti. Fewer vehicles at sightings.
Jan–Mar · Short dry season
Warm, 27–30 °C, with occasional rain. On the Ndutu plains the wildebeest calves are born and predators are at their most active.
Apr–May · Long rains
Frequent, heavy rain, some muddy tracks and several seasonal camps closed.

Zanzibar and Pemba

Jun–Oct · Dry and breezy
Between 27 and 29 °C, low humidity and a steady breeze. It is also high season.
Dec–Feb · Hot with calm seas
Between 30 and 32 °C, calm seas and very clear water.
Mar–May · Long rains
Heavy rain, especially in April: many resorts close for a few weeks.
Nov · Short rains
Brief showers, often followed by sunshine.

Indicative figures, averaged over recent years: with every quote we give you the latest picture.

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What the price includes

Included

  • Multi-city return international flight from Italy (arriving Kilimanjaro, departing Zanzibar)
  • Domestic flight Arusha – Zanzibar
  • Medical, baggage and cancellation insurance
  • Private 4x4 jeep with pop-up roof
  • Full board during the safari, half board on Zanzibar
  • Entry fees to the parks and the crater
  • English-speaking guide
  • Airport transfers

Not included

  • Tanzanian visa and compulsory local insurance, NIC or ZIC depending on where you enter (US$44) · how to get it
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Drinks with meals
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Anything not listed in the price

Before you go

Visas and documentsPassport, visas and eTA: what you need, where to apply and how far in advance.Health and safetyVaccinations, malaria, health insurance and practical advice.Your protectionWhat package travel law provides if something goes wrong.

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