16-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and enjoy a warm welcome with a private transfer to Charity Hotel near Arusha, Tanzania's safari capital. This relaxed first night sets the tone for your 16-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Zanzibar Island's white sand shores.

Meals: Dinner

Overnight: Charity Hotel, Arusha

Accommodation

The Charity Hotel Hotel Mid-range

+7 +6

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for towering baobab trees and Tanzania's largest elephant herds. Enjoy a scenic game drive and a picnic lunch among the wildlife, then continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Omega View, resting ahead of tomorrow's journey into the world-renowned Serengeti National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner

Overnight: Omega View, Karatu

Accommodation

Omega View Hotel Hotel Mid-range

+6 +5

Depart Karatu and cross the Ngorongoro highlands into the legendary Serengeti National Park, home to the Great Migration and Tanzania's densest population of big cats. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route and an afternoon game drive tracking lion, leopard, and cheetah, before dinner and overnight at Seronera Rest House in the Serengeti.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner

Overnight: Seronera Rest House, Serengeti

Accommodation

Seronera Rest House Hostel Budget

Inside Park Central Serengeti

+4 +3

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti National Park's endless plains, where your experienced guide tracks the Big Five and searches for cheetah, hyena, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra. Enjoy a picnic lunch out in the park to maximize game viewing time, before returning to Seronera Rest House for dinner and overnight in the Serengeti.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner

Overnight: Seronera Rest House, Serengeti

Accommodation

Seronera Rest House Hostel Budget

Inside Park Central Serengeti

+4 +3

Bid farewell to the Serengeti National Park and drive back across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands towards Karatu, watching for wildlife and scenic Maasai landscapes along the way. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route, then settle in for dinner and overnight at Omega View, resting ahead of your Ngorongoro Crater safari.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner

Overnight: Omega View, Karatu

Accommodation

Omega View Hotel Hotel Mid-range

+6 +5

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most reliable Big Five destinations, home to black rhino, dense lion prides, elephant, and flamingo-lined soda lakes. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending in the afternoon for dinner and overnight at Omega View in Karatu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner

Overnight: Omega View, Karatu

Accommodation

Omega View Hotel Hotel Mid-range

+6 +5

After a final Tanzania safari breakfast, transfer to Arusha for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar, the Spice Island. Upon arrival, enjoy a private pick-up and transfer to Queen of Sheba Zanzibar, your beachfront home for the next nine nights, where dinner and overnight welcome you to island time and Indian Ocean shores.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight: Queen of Sheba Zanzibar

Accommodation

Queen of Sheba Zanzibar Lodge Budget

+6 +5

Enjoy a relaxed day resting and soaking up the beach at Queen of Sheba Zanzibar after your Tanzania safari. Swim in the warm Indian Ocean, unwind by the pool, or simply enjoy the white sand and sea breeze at your own pace, with lunch and dinner served at the hotel and overnight at Queen of Sheba Zanzibar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Queen of Sheba Zanzibar

Accommodation

Queen of Sheba Zanzibar Lodge Budget

+6 +5

Explore Stone Town's historic streets on a guided Zanzibar city tour, then board a boat to Prison Island to meet its giant tortoises and snorkel the coral reef. Continue to the stunning Nakupenda sandbank for lunch by the shore, before returning to Queen of Sheba Zanzibar for dinner and overnight on the island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (restaurant or Nakupenda beach), Dinner

Accommodation

Queen of Sheba Zanzibar Lodge Budget

+6 +5

Discover Zanzibar's fragrant heritage on a guided spice farm tour, sampling cloves, vanilla, and cinnamon fresh from the source. Continue to Jozani Forest, home to the rare red colobus monkey, for a guided nature walk. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then return to Queen of Sheba Zanzibar for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (restaurant), Dinner

Overnight: Queen of Sheba Zanzibar

Accommodation

Queen of Sheba Zanzibar Lodge Budget

+6 +5

Another free day to enjoy Zanzibar at your leisure — relax on the beach, swim in the Indian Ocean, or simply unwind at Queen of Sheba Zanzibar. Whether you choose the pool, the shoreline, or a quiet hammock in the shade, today is yours to slow down before more island adventures, with dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight: Queen of Sheba Zanzibar

Accommodation

Queen of Sheba Zanzibar Lodge Budget

+6 +5

Set out for an unforgettable morning swimming with wild dolphins and snorkeling the coral gardens of Mnemba Atoll, one of Zanzibar's top marine attractions. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then head to the Lagoon Aquarium in Nungwi to swim with and feed gentle sea turtles, before dinner and overnight at Queen of Sheba Zanzibar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (restaurant), Dinner

Overnight: Queen of Sheba Zanzibar

Accommodation

Queen of Sheba Beach Lodge Zanzibar Hotel Mid-range

+6 +5

Relax fully today at Queen of Sheba Zanzibar, enjoying the beach and swimming pool with lunch, dinner, and overnight all included at the hotel. Take a beachfront massage, read in the shade of a palm tree, or simply watch the dhows sail past on the Indian Ocean — a well-earned pause in your Zanzibar holiday.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Queen of Sheba Zanzibar

Accommodation

Queen of Sheba Beach Lodge Zanzibar Hotel Mid-range

+6 +5

Join the legendary Safari Blue excursion, sailing a traditional dhow along Zanzibar's southern coast to snorkel vibrant reefs, spot dolphins, and swim in a hidden lagoon. Savor a fresh seafood picnic lunch on a sandbank surrounded by turquoise water, before returning to Queen of Sheba Zanzibar for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner

Overnight: Queen of Sheba Zanzibar

Accommodation

Queen of Sheba Beach Lodge Zanzibar Hotel Mid-range

+6 +5

Enjoy a final leisure day in Zanzibar — rest on the beach at Queen of Sheba Zanzibar or head out for shopping in Stone Town's markets and boutiques, with complimentary transfers provided both ways. Pick up souvenirs, spices, and Zanzibar handicrafts before returning for lunch, dinner, and your last overnight on the island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (restaurant), Dinner

Overnight: Queen of Sheba Zanzibar

Accommodation

Queen of Sheba Beach Lodge Zanzibar Hotel Mid-range

+6 +5

After a memorable 16-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday, check out at your leisure and transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your international departure flight, timed to your specific schedule. Take home unforgettable memories of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and the turquoise shores of Zanzibar Island.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: N/A — departure day