10-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Vacation (Camping Tour)
Experience an unforgettable 10-day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Vacation that combines thrilling wildlife encounters with relaxing tropical beaches. This budget-friendly African adventure includes camping accommodation, game drives in world-renowned wildlife parks, and a beach escape to the exotic island of Zanzibar.
Trip Highlights
- Game drives in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
- Safari in the Ngorongoro Crater – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Relaxing beach stay on Zanzibar Island
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Arusha – Tanzania
Your Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Vacation begins in Nairobi, Kenya. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley and cross into Tanzania. Overnight in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Transfer to Serengeti National Park, home to the world-famous Great Migration. Enjoy your first game drive before settling into a tented safari camp in the Seronera region.
Included: Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti
Explore the Serengeti on a full-day game drive in search of big cats, rhinos, elephants, and massive herds of grazers. Optional hot air balloon safari available.
Included: Full-Day Game Drive
Optional: Hot Air Balloon Safari
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Karatu
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for incredible wildlife viewing in one of Africa’s densest animal habitats. Return to Karatu for the night.
Included: Ngorongoro Crater Excursion
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Karatu to Arusha
Drive back to Arusha, stopping in Mto wa Mbu village to explore the local market and learn about Tanzanian culture. Overnight in Arusha.
Included: Mto wa Mbu Market Visit
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Arusha to Bagamoyo
Travel from the highlands to the Indian Ocean coast, arriving in historic Bagamoyo, a former trade port with a rich cultural heritage. Overnight at a beach campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 7 & 8: Zanzibar Beach Resort Stay
Catch the ferry to Zanzibar and transfer to a beach resort on the island’s east coast. Spend the next day relaxing or enjoying optional water activities such as snorkeling, diving, and dhow sailing.
Included: Ferry to Zanzibar
Optional: Dhow Cruises, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Turtle Sanctuary Visits, Village Tours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (x2)
Day 9: Stone Town & Spice Tour – Zanzibar
Return to Stone Town, stopping en route for a guided spice plantation tour. Discover the island’s rich history on a walking tour through its historic streets and markets.
Included: Spice Plantation Visit, Stone Town Walking Tour
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
Enjoy a free morning exploring Stone Town before taking the ferry back to Dar es Salaam where your Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Vacation ends.
Included: Zanzibar Ferry
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Important Information
Wildebeest Great Migration
Please note that the Great Migration is a natural and seasonal event. Wildlife sightings vary throughout the year and cannot be guaranteed. Consult our travel experts for the best time to experience the migration during your Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Vacation.
Optional Activities (Available on Request)
- Masai Mara Balloon Safari (Kenya)
- Masai Village Visit (Kenya & Tanzania)
- Olduvai Gorge Visit (Tanzania)
- Zanzibar: Prison Island, Motorbike Rental, Dhow Cruises, Water Sports
Child Policy
This camping tour is not suitable for children.
Reverse Itinerary Option
This budget-friendly Africa Overland Tour can be done in reverse—starting in Dar es Salaam and ending in Nairobi.
Book your unforgettable Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Vacation today and explore the best of East Africa’s wildlife and tropical islands on a single, adventure-filled trip!