Tanzania Hidden Treasure | 10 Days Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape

Duration10 Days
LocationTanzania & Zanzibar
DifficultyModerate

Uncover Tanzania’s best-kept secrets on this 10-day, 9-night safari adventure, exploring either Mikumi, Ruaha, and Selous Game Reserves or Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire National Parks. Experience the untamed beauty of the Big Five, stunning landscapes, and cultural heritage while staying in top-tier lodges and tented camps. Whether you’re venturing through the Southern Circuit or the renowned Northern Circuit, this journey promises an unforgettable safari experience.

Tour highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Dar es Salaam

  • Transfer to Mikumi National Park โ€” Pick-up from Dar es Salaam Airport & drive to Mikumi National Park (5-6 hours).
  • Afternoon game drive in Mikumi.
  • Overnight at a midrange safari lodge in Mikumi.

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi

  • Full-day game drive with picnic lunch.
  • Explore the Mkata Plains, home to lions, elephants, and zebras.
  • Overnight at the same lodge.

Day 3: Transfer to Ruaha National Park

  • Drive to Ruaha National Park (7-8 hours).
  • Evening relaxation at the lodge.
  • Overnight at a tented camp in Ruaha.

Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha

  • Explore the rugged wilderness of Ruaha, spotting cheetahs, leopards, and elephants.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.
  • Overnight at the same lodge.

Day 5: Transfer to Selous Game Reserve

  • Drive to Selous Game Reserve (7-8 hours).
  • Evening boat safari on the Rufiji River to see hippos and crocodiles.
  • Overnight at a safari camp in Selous.

Day 6: Full-Day Game Drive in Selous

  • Explore the largest game reserve in Africa, home to wild dogs, lions, and buffaloes.
  • Bush dinner at the camp.
  • Overnight at the same camp.

Day 7: Walking Safari & Transfer to Zanzibar

  • Morning walking safari with a local guide.
  • Fly from Selous to Zanzibar.
  • Overnight at a beachfront resort in Zanzibar.

Day 8-9: Beach Relaxation in Zanzibar

  • Free days for water sports, quad biking, or spice tours (optional).
  • Sunset Dhow Cruise or beachside relaxation.
  • Overnight at a Zanzibar beach resort.

Day 10: Departure

Morning at leisure before transfer to Zanzibar Airport.

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

  • Pick-up from Kilimanjaro Airport.
  • Overnight at a lodge in Arusha.

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

  • Drive to Tarangire National Park.
  • Game drive to see large elephant herds and baobab trees.
  • Overnight at a safari lodge in Tarangire.

Day 3: Transfer to Serengeti National Park

  • Scenic drive to Serengeti National Park.
  • Afternoon game drive.
  • Overnight at a luxury tented camp in Serengeti.

Day 4: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti

  • Explore the vast plains of Serengeti, tracking the Big Five.
  • Overnight at the same tented camp.

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

  • Early morning game drive in Serengeti.
  • Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Overnight at a lodge near Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive.
  • Spot rhinos, lions, and flamingos.
  • Afternoon transfer to Arusha for overnight stay.

Day 7: Flight to Zanzibar

  • Fly from Arusha to Zanzibar.
  • Overnight at a Zanzibar beach resort.

Day 8-9: Beach Relaxation in Zanzibar

  • Free time for optional water sports, spice tours, or cultural visits.
  • Dhow Sunset Cruise (optional).
  • Overnight at a Zanzibar beach resort.

Day 10: Departure

Morning at leisure before airport transfer.

What's included

  • Airport transfers (Dar es Salaam/Kilimanjaro & Zanzibar)
  • Domestic flights (Selous/Zanzibar or Arusha/Zanzibar)
  • Safari game drives with a professional guide
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Park entry fees & conservation fees
  • Full-board accommodation during safari
  • Half-board accommodation in Zanzibar
  • Boat safari in Selous (Southern Circuit)
  • Bottled water during safari

What's excluded

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra meals)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities (water sports, quad biking, etc.)

Meeting point

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Arusha.

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