15 Days Safari and Zanzibar Itinerary

Itinerary Overview

15 DAYS TANZANIA SAFARI AND ZANZIBAR

This 15-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach escape combines breathtaking wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, scenic landscapes, and luxurious relaxation by the Indian Ocean. Your journey begins in Northern Tanzania’s world-famous national parks—Arusha Park, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro—home to the Big Five and the thrilling Great Migration. Along the way, visit local tribes, explore Rift Valley marvels, and enjoy unforgettable game drives in diverse ecosystems.

After an action-packed safari, unwind in Zanzibar’s pristine white-sand beaches. Explore Stone Town’s rich Swahili history, swim in turquoise waters, and indulge in a serene beach experience at one of the island’s top resorts. This itinerary blends adventure and relaxation, making it perfect for honeymooners, families, and wildlife lovers.

 

Day by day itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival.

Today is the first day of your 15 Days Safari and Zanzibar Itinerary, At Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on arrival  you will meet with one of our company representative who will welcome you and transfer you from the airport to Arusha town. You will spend the night in this busy tourist town, where you will get short briefing from our representative at hotel and leave you to relax for while, and dinner will be included in your stay at the hotel.

Transport: 4wd  Safari Vehicle

Accommodation:Tulia Hotel and Spa

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DAY 2 & 3: Tarangire National Park

The second day of your 15-day safari and Zanzibar itinerary, after breakfast, begin your journey to Tarangire National Park, known for its large herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy your first game drive in this stunning park, home to diverse wildlife including lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and more.

Lunch will be served at the picnic site inside Tarangire National Park.

After a full day of exploration Return to your Lodge located inside Tarangire, Spend another Full day exploring Tarangire on the next day which makes the total of 2 nights.

Distance: 120km

Time: 2 Hours

Transport: 4wd Safari Vehicle

Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge

DAY 4: Ngorongoro crater to Serengeti National Park

Today your guide will drive from your lodge to Ngorongoro crater for game drive till evening. Descent to the 600 meters deep Crater Floor for animals viewing. The Ngorongoro Crater is a world heritage site, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and is commonly referred to as the 8th wonder of the world. The 2,000 feet high walls of the approximately 10-mile-wide Crater form a natural amphitheater for the densest populations of large animals anywhere, However the crater is truly awe-inspiring and game viewing here is among the very best Africa has to offer, Nevertheless It’s famed for the presence of a unique black manned lion and black rhinos. You will have a picnic lunch near the hippo pool and later in the afternoon, your guide will drive you to Serengeti for overnight.

Distance: 90km

Transport: 4wd Safari Vehicle

Accommodation: Land of Nature tented camp

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 5: Serengeti National Park to Arusha

After early breakfast you will do a morning game drive in the central Serengeti en route to Ngorongoro conservation area and drive to Arusha for overnight.

Distance: 200 km

Time: 5 hours

Transport: 4wd Custom Safari Vehicle

Accommodation:Tulia Hotel and Spa

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15 Days Safari and Zanzibar Itinerary

DAY 6: Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park is a small, charming park, located in the northeast of Tanzania. It is near the city of Arusha and provides great views of the Mount Kilimanjaro. The park is a scenic and diverse park which offers a wide range of animal and plant species.  And it also has a rich diversity of landscapes. From lakes, waterfalls and swamps to volcanos, mountains, and tropical rainforest – the ideal reserve for all kind of animals. The swamps, rainforest and lakes attract many beautiful birds including silvery-cheeked hornbill and thousands of pink-hued flamingos. Later in the evening drive to your lodge located inside the park.

Distance: 45 km

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hatari Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7: Leisure

Today you will spend most of you day relaxing at your hotel and at your wish your guide will take you out to see Arusha Town and do some shopping in different souvenir shops.

Distance: 5 km

Transport: 4wd Custom Safari Vehicle

Accommodation:Tulia Hotel and Spa

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8: Materuni tour and Chemka hot springs

We shall pick you up from any hotel in Arusha town to Materuni waterfall. The waterfall is the highest and most impressive waterfall at the foothill of Mt. Kilimanjaro with a height of about 150m. You’ll visit a coffee farm and learn about how coffee is grown, harvested and processed, and you’ll try your hand at roasting and preparing a fresh cup of coffee the Chagga way. After coffee tour and test you’ll take a beautiful 30 minutes hike through the hills and valleys en route to the Materuni. The valleys and hills are covered by tropical rainforest, coffee, banana and avocado “shambas”, the Kiswahili word for farms. On a clear day great view of Kibo and Moshi town can be seen during hiking. The hike to the base of the Waterfall can be demanding and hiking boots are recommended.

After watefalls tour, you will proceed to to Chemka Hot Springs. Chemka Hot Springs is an oasis of geothermal warmth that bubbles up from underground. The pond can be very deep, in some places up to 10 meters, but the water is so clear that you can easily see the bottom of the pond. Regardless to its name, water in the hot springs is warm and quite refreshing and this is the one place where swimsuit is a must.

 

Transport: 4wd Custom Safari Vehicle

Accommodation: Tulia Hotel and Spa

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9: Arusha to Zanzibar

 Today after breakfast yoyr drive guide will pick you up and transfer you to the Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar

Distance: 1000 km

Transport: 4wd Custom Safari Vehicle

Accommodation: Tembo house Hotel .

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10: Stone town tour, Zanzibar

Today you will visit this ancient town for about 3 to 4 hours, you will depart from your hotel from 9:30am after breakfast, your tour guide will walk you around the narrow streets of stone town the main activities will include visiting,

1.⁠ ⁠*Historic Sites*: Visits to landmarks such as the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, the Sultan’s Palace, and the Anglican Cathedral, which was built on the site of a former slave market.

2.⁠ ⁠*Cultural Exploration*: Wander through the narrow, winding streets lined with historical buildings, bustling markets, and traditional Swahili houses with their unique carved doors.

3.⁠ ⁠*Museums and Galleries*: Explore museums like the Zanzibar Museum of History and Culture or the Peace Memorial Museum to learn more about the island’s history.

4.⁠ ⁠*Local Markets*: Experience the vibrant Darajani Market, where you can see locals trading spices, seafood, fruits, and vegetables.

5.⁠ ⁠*Freddie Mercury’s House*: Visit the birthplace of the legendary Queen singer, Freddie Mercury, and see the memorabilia dedicated to him.

6.⁠ ⁠*Shopping*: Browse through the numerous shops selling local crafts, textiles, spices, and souvenirs.

7.⁠ ⁠*Food Tasting*: Enjoy the local cuisine at one of the many restaurants or street food stalls, sampling dishes influenced by African, Arabian, Indian, and European flavors. A Stone Town tour offers a blend of history, culture, and local life.

Distance: 8 km

Accommodation:Tembo house Hotel .

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 to 14 Beach relaxation

Today you will depart from your hotel after breakfast at 9:00am and drive to the Northern part of Zanzibar where the best white sand beaches are located, upon arrival you will check in to your hotel and enjoy your time to the pristine white sand beachfront near your hotel, there are number of optional tours to engage to that will be organized by us or the hotel, in case you are interested before making decisions about the optional tours just contact us for advice.

Distance: 4 km

Transport: 4wd Custom Safari Vehicle

Accommodation: Amaan beach bungalows 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 15: Departure

Today is your last day of your 15 days safari and Zanzibar itinerary with us, we thank you for choosing us and invite you, your friends, family, relatives and your countrymen and countrywomen next time.

Your program today will focus on your departure so after getting your breakfast depending on your flight departure details, we will transfer you to the Airport at least 3 hours before your departure time.

Transport: Custom Safari Vehicle

Cost includes

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Domestic flight
  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Cost Excludes

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 p/p per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)