11-day luxury tanzania safari and zanzibar beach retreat

This luxurious trip combines the highlights of a safari in Tanzania with a beach vacation on Zanzibar. Experience the majestic elephants in Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of the Serengeti, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and the tranquil beauty of Lake Manyara National Park.

Then treat yourself to three days of relaxation on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar or immerse yourself in the fascinating culture of the island.

Let us organize this unforgettable vacation for you and make it a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Price per person

1 person: $8,266

2 persons: $5,674

3-4 persons: $5,846

5-6 persons: $5,390

Over 6 persons: On request

DAY 1:
KILIMANJARO AIRPORT TO ARUSHA
Your guide will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to the hotel in Arusha. The journey takes about 1.5 hours and it is a paved road. On that day you will have enough time to relax and enjoy the delicious meals at the hotel and prepare for the upcoming adventures that await.

Let your guide’s passion and expertise transform your safari into an unforgettable journey. Embrace the anticipation and allow the magic of Africa to captivate your senses.

Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha
DAY 2:
ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, we set off for Tarangire National Park with packed lunches in our luggage. The journey on the tarmac road takes about 2.5 hours and offers the opportunity to admire the varied landscape. On the way, you will see many Masai going about their daily activities: Fetching water, herding cattle, and trading when it is market day.

Tarangire National Park is renowned for its remarkable elephant herds, earning it the nickname “elephant paradise.” You’ll be awed by the majestic baobab trees, diverse birdlife, seasonal marshes, and the Tarangire River.

Along the river, elephants, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, waterbuck, impalas, and giraffes gather to quench their thirst, always on the lookout for predators such as lions and leopards.

Lunch will be served in the park with packed lunch, mineral water, coffee, and tea. The game drive lasts until late afternoon when we will to the lodge.

The lodge is located close to Lake Manyara and is surrounded by different species of animals like zebras, giraffes, impalas, warthogs, and lions to mention a few. So when you are enjoying the cold drinks at the pool you will have a nice view of Lake Manyara, the Great Rift Valley, and the wild animals living around the lodge.

Accommodation: Maramboi Tented Lodge
DAY 3
TARANGIRE TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Following breakfast, we proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. En route, enjoy stunning vistas of the majestic Great Rift Valley.

The main attraction of Manyara Park is the tree-climbing lions. The park is home to a wide variety of animals, including elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and zebras. Warthogs, bushbuck and wildebeest are also at home here. The park is also home to 400 bird species.

At lunchtime, you can enjoy your delicious lunchbox in the heart of the park. Freshly fortified, we then set off on another game drive to explore the beauty and diversity of the park. In the late afternoon, we drive to the lodge, where you can relax at the pool with the different types of drinks, and wait for a delicious dinner.

Accommodation: Kitela Lodge
DAY 4:
KARATU TO NGORONGORO CRATER
After an early breakfast in the lodge, we depart with packed lunches to the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive, where you will be amazed by the wildlife. The drive takes about 1.5 hours and takes us through scenic areas.

Formed roughly two to three million years ago, the Ngorongoro Crater resulted from the explosion and subsequent collapse of a massive volcano. Known globally for its impressive geological grandeur, it also serves as a sanctuary for more than 27,000 wild animals.

Observe elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, lions, and leopards—the renowned “Big 5″—in the crater. If luck is on your side, you might even catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino, which sometimes roams the open grasslands of the crater.

There are three large swamp areas in the crater, which means that migratory animals such as wildebeest and zebra can be found in the crater all year round. The crater is home to more than 100 different species of birds. After lunch and an extended game drive, late afternoon you will drive out to the lodge for dinner, drinks, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Kitela Lodge
DAY 5:
KARATU TO SERENGETI
Following breakfast, we embark on our journey to Serengeti National Park, carrying packed lunches with us. We’ll pass through the Ngorongoro Rainforest, offering opportunities to spot various animals like elephants, buffalo, waterbuck, baboons, and maybe even leopards.

The scenery changes subtly from dense forest to open woodland and finally to the vast grassy plains of the Serengeti.

` Midday sees us in the Serengeti, where we stop for lunch before embarking on an adventurous game drive to observe the park’s captivating wildlife. Prepare to be amazed by the diverse array of animals and awe-inspiring landscapes in one of the world’s most famous national parks.

In the late afternoon, we finally reach our lodge, where you can round off the day with a delicious dinner and drinks and look forward to a relaxing night under the African starry sky.

Delve into the enchantment of the Serengeti and relish unforgettable moments within this magnificent landscape.

Accommodation: Kubukubu Tented Lodge
DAY 6:
FULL-DAY GAME DRIVE IN SERENGETI
Start your day with an early breakfast, as today brings an adventurous full-day game drive in the central Serengeti. Named after the Seronera River, this region hosts a plethora of wildlife all year round.

On today’s safari, you can see an impressive variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, topis, impala, gazelles, giraffes, lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, and perhaps even black rhinos. The Serengeti is also home to an astonishing variety of over 500 bird species that enliven the skies and complete the ecosystem.

Enjoy the unrivaled beauty and diversity of the Serengeti as you drive through this breathtaking conservation area. In the late afternoon, you will finally return to the lodge, where you can round off the day with a delicious dinner and drinks.

Look forward to more exciting adventures and unforgettable encounters in the Serengeti!

Accommodation: Accommodation: Kubukubu Tented Lodge
DAY 7:
SERENGETI TO ZANZIBAR
After breakfast at the lodge, we drive about 30 minutes to the Seronera airstrip in the Serengeti National Park, from where you fly to Zanzibar. The flight from the Serengeti to Zanzibar takes approx. 3.5 hours.

Upon arrival in Zanzibar in the afternoon, you will be met by another member of our team at Abeid Amaan Karume Airport and escorted to your hotel.

Relax, explore the surroundings and enjoy the delicious local cuisine over dinner.

Accommodation: Melia Zanzibar
DAY 8 TO 10:
ZANZIBAR
From your hotel, you have a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean and the beautiful beaches. Relax with a gentle sea breeze on the beautiful beaches and indulge in delicious meals. Refreshing drinks are always at your disposal and are included in the all-inclusive price.

If you wish, you can also discover the fascinating sights of Zanzibar with one of our experienced guides. These optional activities offer unique insights into the island’s rich culture and unspoiled nature.

Explore the historic alleyways of Stone Town, visit a fragrant spice farm, wander through the Jozani forest or immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of a local market or village tour.

Indulge in the captivating beauty of Zanzibar and create unforgettable memories in this exceptional destination.

Accommodation: Melia Zanzibar
DAY 11:
TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
Your A2Zebra Experience concludes today. Following breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be escorted to the airport for your return flight.

We trust you’ve had a fulfilling stay and eagerly anticipate your return to Tanzania in the near future.