On this 15-Day Tanzania Zanzibar Safari & Beach Escape, you will enjoy a memorable journey through Tanzania’s best savanna national parks and beautiful beaches. The Tanzania safari trip combines adventure, wildlife, and relaxation, from game drives in Tanzania’s famous parks to the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar.
Experience game drives that bring you close to the Big Five, wildebeests, antelopes, primates, and many bird species. Explore the endless plains of Serengeti and the rich wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater.
Your visit to Zanzibar adds a perfect ending with beach activities such as snorkeling at Mnemba Island, swimming, Stone Town tours, boat cruises, Forodhani food market visits, and more.
Serengeti National Park will be one of the main highlights, offering you incredible wildlife encounters and unforgettable scenery.
Highlights of the 15-Day Tanzania Zanzibar Safari
- Visit four top wildlife parks: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara.
- See the Big Five and witness the wildebeest migration.
- Explore Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of mankind.
- Enjoy walking safaris and cultural tours in Arusha.
- Fly to Zanzibar Island for three days of beach relaxation.
- Take part in Stone Town and spice tours.
- Enjoy snorkeling, dhow cruises, and seafood dinners on the coast.
Brief 15-Day Tanzania Zanzibar Safari Itinerary
- Day 1: Tour Arusha town after a pickup
- Day 2: Visit Arusha National Park
- Day 3: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
- Day 4: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
- Day 5-6: Full days of experience at Serengeti National Park
- Day 7: Transfer from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater tour with picnic lunch
- Day 9: Visit Olduvai Gorge and transfer to Tarangire National Park
- Day 10: Full day at Tarangire National Park
- Day 11: Transfer by flight to Zanzibar
- Day 12-14: Spend three whole days enjoying adventure activities at Zanzibar Island
- Day 15: Transfer to the airport and fly home
Detailed 15-Day Tanzania Zanzibar Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Explore Arusha Town
Meet your local guide at your agreed pickup point. Take a 3–4 hour walking tour around Arusha city and visit museums, monuments, art centers, and local markets. This is a great way to experience Tanzania’s culture before your safari begins. Check in at your hotel for the night.
Day 2: Visit Arusha National Park
Wake up early and drive about 30 minutes to Arusha National Park. Take a walking safari with a park ranger and see wildlife such as colobus monkeys and waterfalls. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive to spot gazelles, elephants, zebras, warthogs, waterbucks, and many birds. Leopards also live here but are rarely seen. Return to Arusha for the night.
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Have lunch at a local restaurant and later enjoy an afternoon game drive. Expect to see elephants, flamingos, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, and rhinos. Spend the night at your lodge near the park.
Day 4: Drive to Serengeti National Park
Start the day with breakfast and drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest park. Pass through Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Serengeti is home to the great wildebeest migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras move toward Kenya’s Masai Mara. Arrive for an evening game drive before heading to your lodge for dinner and rest.
Day 5–6: Full Days in Serengeti National Park
Spend two full days exploring the Serengeti plains through morning and afternoon game drives. Look out for lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, elands, hippos, crocodiles, and more. You can also enjoy an optional hot-air balloon safari to see the migration from above. The sight of wildebeests crossing the rivers while predators hunt is unforgettable.
Day 7: Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This region is known for its rich wildlife and beautiful landscapes. Stop at Lake Magadi, a shallow soda lake famous for large flocks of pink flamingos. Overnight near the crater rim.
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Spend the day exploring Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s best wildlife areas. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your game drive. You may see the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos, along with zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, hippos, and crocodiles. This is one of the best days of the trip for photography.
Day 9: Visit Olduvai Gorge & Transfer to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, visit Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important prehistoric sites. It was here that Mary and Louis Leakey discovered fossils that helped explain human evolution. Visit the small museum to see ancient tools and skulls. Continue to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. Overnight at your lodge.
Day 10: Full Day in Tarangire National Park
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Tarangire. Spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, leopards, and many antelope species. A picnic lunch will be served during the day. Return to your lodge for dinner and rest.
Day 11: Fly to Zanzibar
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar Island. On arrival, meet your local guide for a short briefing and transfer to your beach resort. Spend the rest of the evening relaxing by the ocean.
Day 12–14: Zanzibar Beach & Island Adventures
Spend three full days exploring Zanzibar. Take a Stone Town tour, visit local markets, the Old Fort, and the Forodhani food market. Go snorkeling, swimming, or sunbathing at Mnemba Island. Visit spice farms to learn about cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger. You can also enjoy a sunset dhow cruise and taste delicious seafood at local restaurants.
Day 15: Departure
Have breakfast and enjoy your final moments at the beach. Then transfer to the airport for your flight home. This marks the end of your 15-Day Tanzania Zanzibar Safari & Beach Escape.
