14 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday has you enjoying a Tanzania safari experiencing taking you to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This 14 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday also has you hiking the scenic Usambara Mountains, as well as gaze at the endless turquoise blue waters of the Indian Ocean and walking on some of the most beautiful white sand beaches of Zanzibar Island.
Book this 14 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday for an amazing Tanzania safari experience to see the African Big 5, enjoy game drives, and guided walking safari experiences; hiking experiences, and enjoy the amazing Zanzibar Island fine white sand beach and amazing views of the endless Indian Ocean.
Summary Itinerary of 14 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday
Day 1: Pick up and Drive to Arusha
Day 2: Drive to Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Full Day Tarangire National Park, Walking Safari
Day 4: Drive to Ngorongoro Crater
Day 5: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park
Day 6: Drive to Usambara Mountains
Day 7: Hike Usambara Mountains, Cycling Experience
Day 8: Fly to Zanzibar
Day 9: Zanzibar Beach Experience
Day 10: Safari Blue Experience
Day 11: City tour, visit Prison Island and spice tour
Day 12: Dolphin Tour and Snorkeling
Day 13: Day at Leisure
Day 14: Departure
Detailed Itinerary of 14 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday
Day 1: Pick up and drive to Arusha
On the first day of your 14 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday, your guide will pick you up from Kilimanjaro international airport and welcome you for your safari. You will also have a short briefing and you will continue your drive to your hotel in Arusha where you will check in for dinner and to spend the night. Depending on your time of arrival, you can enjoy a cultural experience in Arusha.
Accommodation: Runako Lodge
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 2: Drive to Tarangire National Park
After having an early breakfast at your hotel and checking out of your hotel in Arusha, your guide will drive you to Tarangire national park which is known for large herds of elephants and also numerous bird species.
On the second day of your safari, you will have lunch after checking in at your lodge and having your lunch. Later in the day, you will also engage in an evening game drive in Tarangire national park and look out for different wildlife species such as elephants, buffalos, antelopes, zebras, lions, leopards among others. After the game drive you will proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Karatu Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 3: Full day in Tarangire National Park, walking safari experience
Breakfast will be served at your lodge, which you shall enjoy leisurely. Proceed to the park, and enjoy yet another game drive to see various animals yet again, like large herds of elephants. You will also enjoy seeing baobab trees during your safari. This national park is also home to over 600 bird species. You will enjoy your picnic lunch, leisurely.
You will also engage in a late afternoon guided walking safari and explore Tarangire national park following animal tracks of species such as elephants, buffalos, waterbucks, antelopes, elands, impalas, giraffes and many others. Come up close with animals, an experience you shall enjoy. After your guided walking safari, your guide will drive you back to your lodge where you will have dinner and spend the night.
Accommodation: Karatu Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 4: Drive to Ngorongoro Crater
Your breakfast will be served at your lodge ahead of your drive to Ngorongoro conservation area. You will enjoy a safari in Ngorongoro crater where you will visit the world’s largest in active caldera which is also home to numerous wildlife species such as such as the big 5 as well as wildebeests, zebras, hippos, cheetahs, antelopes, elands, impalas, gazelles, waterbucks, hartebeests among others.
During the safari, you will also descend about 600 meters into the Ngorongoro crater. You will enjoy seeing attractions like Lake Magadi where you will see flamingos along the shores of the lake as well as hippos. After this experience, you will have dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Karatu Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 5: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park
After having breakfast at your lodge, your guide will drive you to Lake Manyara national park which is home to the tree climbing lions and also elephants and other wildlife species. You will have a stop in Mto wa Mbu town where you will visit craft shops and also interact with the locals on your way to the national park. On arrival in the national park, you will check in at your lodge in the national park and have your lunch.
You will also engage in a game drive and explore Lake Manyara national park, and enjoy seeing the diverse scenery of the national park. You will also look out for different wildlife species around the national park such as antelopes, gazelles, buffalos, leopards, waterbucks, monkeys, baboons among others as well as different bird species. After your game drive, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Karatu Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 6: Drive to Usambara Mountains
You will have an early breakfast at your lodge on this day of your safari. Head for a transfer to the Usambara Mountains, with a lunch stop en-route. Enjoy scenic views as you approach your destination. You shall check in at your lodge, relax as you wait for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Muller’s Mountain Lodge
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 7: Hike the Usambara Mountains, Cycling tour
After breakfast, walk from Muller’s Lodge and enjoy an amazing Hike of the Usambara Mountains, to Kivuga peak and enjoy amazing views. You shall also get to spot various flora and fauna like chameleons, butterflies, black and white colobus monkeys, among others. Enjoy a picnic lunch up at the mountains. In the evening, enjoy a cycling adventure taking you through some amazing trails and gems. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Muller’s Mountain Lodge
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 8: Transfer to Arusha, Flight to Zanzibar
On this day, you shall proceed for a transfer to Arusha, from where you shall catch a departure flight to Zanzibar. You shall be picked up from the airport, and transferred to the hotel. Check in, relax as you wait for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Accommodation: Kendwa Rocks Hotel
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 9: Zanzibar Beach Experience
You will have a day to relax at the white sand beaches of Zanzibar island and enjoy views of the Indian ocean, just within your lodge. Get to relax at the hotel, read a book, take a swim, or gaze at the endless Indian Ocean as you relax from your busy schedule during the safari in mainland Tanzania.
Accommodation: Kendwa Rocks Hotel
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 10: Safari Blue Experience
You will enjoy the best boat tour on the island which is a truly amazing experience sailing in the beautiful traditional Dhows. You will enjoy a boat ride, enjoy a delicious buffet and drinks, fresh tropical fruits and snacks, snorkeling and also visit Menai Bay. After the experience, you will be driven back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Kendwa Rocks Hotel
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 11: City tour, visit Prison Island and spice tour
You will have breakfast at your hotel and after this you will start your day’s activities including a city tour around Zanzibar island.
You will also take a private boat from Stone town to Changuu Island or Prison Island where you will enjoy seeing the Giant tortoises and during your tour of the island you will also enjoy snorkeling. You will take a boat back from Changuu Island back to Stone town. On this day you will also engage in a spice tour as you explore the plantations where you will see different exotic spices and also get to know the uses of the spices like cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg among others. After the spice tour, you will return to your hotel for dinner and to spend the night.
Accommodation: Kendwa Rocks Hotel
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 12: Dolphin Tour and Snorkeling
Today, you shall enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, enjoyed leisurely. Thereafter, proceed for an amazing Dolphin tour. You shall also enjoy an amazing snorkeling experience. Get to enjoy sea food lunch while out on this amazing trip. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Kendwa Rocks Hotel
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 13: Day at Leisure
Spend this day at leisure, relaxing at the white sand beaches as you think of all your experiences in Tanzania. Enjoy amazing views of the turquoise blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation: Kendwa Rocks Hotel
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 14: Departure
You will have breakfast at your hotel as you prepare for your transfer to the airport which will bring your 14 Days Tanzania safari and Zanzibar Holiday to an end, taking back only amazing memories with you.
End of 14 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday
Price Includes:
- Arrival & Departure airport transfers
- Transportation as per itinerary.
- Accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as per itinerary B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner.
- Services literate English driver/guide.
- National park entrance fees as per itinerary.
- Zanzibar activity fees as indicated
- Excursions & activities as per itinerary with a request
- Crater fees
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Government taxes
Price Excludes:
- International and domestic Flights
- Visas and related costs.
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses e.g. beverages, laundry, telephone and other items of a personal nature.
- Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary
- Tips and souvenirs
- Covid-19 related costs
