11-Day Bespoke Tanzania Safari & Beach Experience

Experience an unforgettable 11-day bespoke Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday, combining thrilling wildlife adventures, scenic landscapes, cultural experiences, and tropical relaxation. Explore Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park on a private Tanzania safari before flying to Zanzibar. Discover Jozani Forest, Zanzibar spice farms, Safari Blue, Stone Town, and pristine Indian Ocean beaches. This tailor-made Tanzania itinerary offers comfortable mid-range accommodation, professional safari guides, game drives, authentic cultural encounters, and personalised travel arrangements—ideal for couples, families, honeymooners, first-time visitors, and travellers seeking the perfect Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holiday package.

• Availability: January – December
• Duration: 11-Day 
• Locations: Tanzania – Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara  National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and Zanzibar beach
• Start: Kilimanjaro International Airport
• End: Zanzibar International Airport

Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

Arrive in Tanzania and receive a warm welcome from your safari team before transferring to Kahawa House for dinner and overnight accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, relax, recover from your journey, and prepare for your upcoming Northern Tanzania safari adventure. Your guide will provide a briefing covering the itinerary, safari expectations, travel arrangements, and wildlife-viewing opportunities. This comfortable arrival day provides an easy beginning to your bespoke Tanzania safari, combining personalised service, convenience, and authentic Tanzanian hospitality before exploring Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti.

Dinner and overnight: Mid-range – Kahawa House

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its enormous elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, diverse landscapes, and exceptional wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive searching for lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and numerous bird species. Tarangire is particularly famous for its elephant encounters and picturesque scenery along the Tarangire River. Enjoy a memorable Tanzania wildlife safari surrounded by spectacular African wilderness before returning to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Dinner and overnight: Mid-range – Eileen’s Tree Inn / Country Lodge / Olea Farm

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, continue to Lake Manyara National Park for an exciting game drive through one of Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife areas. Explore lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, wetlands, and the alkaline lake, while watching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, baboons, and abundant birdlife. Lake Manyara is also known for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy spectacular photography opportunities and a fascinating Northern Tanzania safari experience before returning to your comfortable accommodation in the Karatu area.

Dinner and overnight: Mid-range – Eileen’s Tree Inn / Country Lodge / Olea Farm

Day 4: Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, travel through the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Depending on your itinerary and timing, enjoy views of the Ngorongoro Highlands before continuing across Tanzania’s beautiful landscapes. After a 5- 6-hour game drive within the Ngorongoro Crater. Enter Serengeti for a late evening en route game drive, searching for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other African wildlife. Experience the beginning of your Serengeti adventure before settling into your tented accommodation for dinner and a peaceful evening beneath the African sky.

Dinner and overnight: Mid-range – Lahia Tented Lodge

Day 5: Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations and a highlight of any Tanzania safari itinerary. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives across vast savannah plains, following wildlife activity and searching for the Big Five. Depending on the season and location, you may witness wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, predators, and spectacular birdlife. Your experienced safari guide will maximise wildlife-viewing and photography opportunities while sharing insights into Serengeti ecosystems, animal behaviour, and conservation.

Dinner and overnight: Mid-range – Lahia Tented Lodge

Day 6: Serengeti National Park

Enjoy another rewarding full day on safari in the Serengeti, allowing more time for wildlife exploration and photography. Early morning game drives offer excellent opportunities to observe predators when they are most active, while afternoon drives reveal changing landscapes and wildlife movements. Depending on seasonal conditions, you may encounter parts of the Great Wildebeest Migration, including large herds of wildebeest and zebra. This flexible day adds depth to your Serengeti safari experience, increasing opportunities for memorable wildlife encounters before your Zanzibar beach extension.

Dinner and overnight: Mid-range – Lahia Tented Lodge

Day 7: Serengeti National Park to Zanzibar

After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti experience before transferring to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. Arrive on the tropical island and transfer to the northern beaches of Kendwa. After several exciting days of wildlife viewing, unwind beside the Indian Ocean, enjoy the white-sand beach, swim in turquoise waters, or watch a spectacular Zanzibar sunset. This seamless transition from Tanzania safari to Zanzibar beach holiday combines African wildlife, island relaxation, and personalised travel into one unforgettable bespoke vacation.

Dinner and overnight: Mid-range – Kendwa Rock Beach Hotel / Sunset Kendwa

Day 8: Jozani Forest + Spice Tours

Today, discover Zanzibar’s natural and cultural treasures with a visit to Jozani Forest, home to the rare Zanzibar red colobus monkey and diverse tropical vegetation. Continue with an immersive Zanzibar spice tour, discovering cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, cardamom, and other aromatic plants that have shaped the island’s history and culture. Meet local communities, learn traditional uses of spices, and experience authentic island life. Return to Kendwa for a relaxed evening and another beautiful Indian Ocean sunset.

Dinner and overnight: Mid-range – Kendwa Rock Beach Hotel / Sunset Kendwa

Day 9: Relax

Enjoy a completely relaxing day in Zanzibar after your safari and cultural excursions. Spend the morning on Kendwa’s beautiful white-sand beach, swim in warm turquoise waters, enjoy optional resort activities, or simply unwind beneath the tropical sun. This free day provides the perfect balance to your Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holiday, allowing you to recharge at your own pace. Couples, families, honeymooners, and leisure travellers can personalise the day with optional spa treatments, water activities, beach walks, or a peaceful sunset experience.

Dinner and overnight: Mid-range – Kendwa Rock Beach Hotel / Sunset Kendwa

Day 10: Safari Blue

Embark on the spectacular Safari Blue Zanzibar excursion, a full-day marine adventure exploring the turquoise waters around Zanzibar. Cruise by traditional dhow, discover beautiful sandbanks, swim and snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and explore vibrant coral reefs when conditions permit. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch and experience Zanzibar’s stunning tropical coastline. Safari Blue provides an unforgettable combination of ocean scenery, marine life, relaxation, and adventure, complementing your earlier Tanzania wildlife safari and making this Zanzibar beach holiday package exceptionally diverse.

Dinner and overnight: Mid-range – Kendwa Rock Beach Hotel / Sunset Kendwa

Day 11: Stone Town Tour & Departure

After breakfast, depart for Stone Town, Zanzibar’s historic UNESCO World Heritage destination, for a fascinating cultural and historical tour. Explore narrow streets, historic architecture, local markets, Zanzibar doors, and important landmarks while learning about the island’s Swahili, Arab, Indian, and European influences. Depending on your departure flight, enjoy some free time for shopping or sightseeing before transferring to Zanzibar airport. Your 11-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holiday concludes with unforgettable memories of wildlife, culture, beaches, adventure, and authentic East African hospitality.

Safari style: Private, tailor-made, budget, mid-range, luxury or VIP options.

What to pack for a 11-Day Bespoke Tanzania Safari & Beach Experience

Packing for a 11-Day Bespoke Tanzania Safari & Beach Experience requires smart, lightweight, and adventure-ready essentials to match changing safari conditions across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Include neutral-colored clothing (khaki, beige, olive) for game drives, breathable long-sleeve shirts, quick-dry trousers, and a warm jacket for early morning safaris. Pack comfortable hiking shoes, a wide-brim hat, sunglasses, sunscreen SPF 50+, insect repellent, and a reusable water bottle. Add binoculars, a good camera with extra batteries, and memory cards for wildlife photography. Don’t forget travel documents, travel insurance, and basic medication. A soft duffel bag is ideal for Tanzania bush flights and safari transfers.

When to go on a 11-Day Bespoke Tanzania Safari & Beach Experience

The best time for a 11-Day Bespoke Tanzania Safari & Beach Experience depends on wildlife experiences and weather conditions across Tanzania’s top safari parks. The dry season (June to October) is the most popular, offering excellent game viewing in Serengeti, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro as animals gather around water sources. This is also the prime time for witnessing the Great Migration river crossings. The green season (November to March) brings lush landscapes, fewer crowds, and great birdwatching opportunities, especially for photography safaris. April and May are rainy months with lower prices and fewer tourists. For the ultimate Tanzania safari experience, June to October is highly recommended.