14 Days Tanzania and Zanzibar Safari takes you to mainland Tanzania in some of the most amazing Tanzania national parks, and to Zanzibar Island which has a number of Zanzibar beaches which are perfect for relaxation. 14 Days Tanzania and Zanzibar Safari takes you to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You shall also get to see waterfalls in Arusha, and take part on a coffee tour. You shall then head to Zanzibar for ultimate relaxation on the white sand beaches of Zanzibar.
Summary Itinerary of 14 Days Uganda and Tanzania Safari
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Drive to Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Walking Safari in Tarangire National Park
Day 4: Drive to Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro Crater Drive
Day 5: Drive to Serengeti National Park
Day 6&7: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Day 8: Drive to Arusha
Day 9: Waterfalls Visit and Coffee Tour
Day 10: Fly to Zanzibar
Day 11: Stone Town, Prison Island and Spice Tour
Day 12: Zanzibar Beach Experience
Day 13: Safari Blue Experience
Day 14: Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Your guide will pick you up from the airport or your hotel in Arusha and welcome you for your safari. You will have a short briefing about the safari and drive to your hotel in Arusha where you will spend the night stay.
Accommodation: Tulia boutique hotel and spa (mid-range), Runako Lodge (Budget)
Day 2: Drive to Tarangire national park
You will have breakfast at your hotel as you prepare to drive to Tarangire national park which is also found in the northern part of Tanzania. Tarangire national park is known for having large herds of elephants as well as ancient baobab trees.
You will check in at your lodge in Tarangire national park as you prepare for lunch and also an afternoon game drive. During your game drive in the national park, you will search for wildlife species such as gazelles, impalas, zebras, waterbucks among others as well as the various bird species which this national park is known for. You will enjoy watching the sunset in the wilderness of the national park and your guide will drive you to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Burunge Tented Lodge (Mid-range), Tarangire Roika lodge (Budget)
Day 3: Walking Safari in Tarangire National Park
After a sumptuous breakfast at the lodge, you shall head out for a guided walking safari in Tarangire National Park. This an activity that shall bring you up-close with nature and animals in Tarangire National Park, all in the guidance of a ranger guide and your tour guide. Enjoy your lunch in the wild over a picnic. Have a game drive yet again, and then return to the lodge. Relax as you wait for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Burunge Tented Lodge (Mid-range), Tarangire Roika lodge (Budget)
Day 4: Drive to Ngorongoro crater
Breakfast will be served at your lodge as you prepare for your transfer to Ngorongoro conservation area. You will also have an optional stop at Ol duvai gorge. After having your lunch, you will descend into the crater and you will visit Lake Magadi which is found in the center of the crater. You will also search for various wildlife species such as elephants, rhinos, buffalos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras as well as flamingos along the shores of Lake Magadi. As you enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ngorongoro, your guide will drive you to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Eileen’s Tree Inn (Mid-range), Karatu Tented Lodge (Budget)
Day 5: Drive to Serengeti national park
After breakfast at your lodge, your guide will drive you to Serengeti national park which is also located in the northern part of Tanzania. You will enjoy searching wildlife species such as the big 5 (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalos) during your safari in the national park.
You will have lunch after checking in your lodge in the national park. You will also engage in an evening game to see wildlife species such as zebras, lions, buffalos, elephants, giraffes, elands, impalas, antelopes among others. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Lodge (Mid-range), Osinon Camps and Lodges (Budget)
Day 6&7; Full day in Serengeti national park
You will start your day with breakfast at your lodge in Serengeti national park as you prepare for your morning game drive. You will also enjoy seeing a variety of wildlife species which are very active during the morning and can be seen grazing around the national park.
After your morning game drive, you will have lunch and later engage in another game drive and enjoy looking out for wildlife species grazing in the open savannah of Serengeti national park like elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, impalas, gazelles, buffalos, elands, antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos among others. You will have dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Lodge (Mid-range), Osinon Camps and Lodges (Budget)
Day 8: Drive to Arusha
After having breakfast at your lodge, you will start your drive from Serengeti national park to Arusha which takes about 7 hours. You will have dinner and spend the night stay at the hotel.
Accommodation: Tulia boutique hotel and spa (mid-range), Runako Lodge (Budget)
Day 9: Visit waterfalls and coffee tour
Your breakfast will be served at your hotel ahead of your experience at the waterfalls found about 3 hours from Arusha town. On this day you will also enjoy a coffee tour and visit the plantation learn how coffee is made from the plantation to cup.
You will also enjoy making your own coffee and after this coffee tour, your guide will drive you back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tulia boutique hotel and spa (mid-range), Runako Lodge (Budget)
Day 10: Flight to Zanzibar
After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, your guide will drive you to Arusha airport for your flight to Zanzibar Island. You will be picked up from the airport in Zanzibar on arrival and driven to your hotel for check in. You will spend the rest of the day relaxing at the beach. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Accommodation: Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel (Mid-range), Tembo House Hotel (Budget)
Day 11: Stone Town, Prison Island and Spice Tour
You will also take a private boat from Stone town to Changuu Island or Prison Island where you will enjoy seeing the Giant tortoises and during your tour of the island you will also enjoy snorkeling. You will take a boat back from Changuu Island back to Stone town. On this day you will also engage in a spice tour as you explore the plantations where you will see different exotic spices and also get to know the uses of the spices like cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg among others. After the spice tour, you will return to your hotel for dinner and to spend the night.
Accommodation: Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel (Mid-range), Tembo House Hotel (Budget)
Day 12: Zanzibar Beach Experience
On the 12th day of your 14 Days Tanzania and Zanzibar Safari, You will have a day to relax at the white sand beaches of Zanzibar Island and enjoy views of the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation: Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel (Mid-range), Tembo House Hotel (Budget)
Day 13: Safari blue experience
You will enjoy the best boat tour on the island is which is a truly amazing experience sailing in the beautiful traditional Dhows. You will enjoy a boat ride, enjoy delicious buffet and drinks, fresh tropical fruits and snacks, snorkeling and also visit Menai Bay. After the experience, you will be driven back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel (Mid-range), Tembo House Hotel (Budget)
Day 14: Departure
Your breakfast will be served at your hotel in Zanzibar as you prepare for your drive to the airport which will bring your safari to an end.
End of 14 Days Tanzania and Zanzibar Safari
Prices includes
- Airport transfers
- all activities as per itinerary
- Hotel/lodge accommodation during the safari
- 4×4 safari land cruiser
- Professional safari and tour guide / driver
- All national park fees
- All meals on the safari
- All game viewing activities specified
- concession and crater fees
- Activity fees in Zanzibar
- Drinking water in a safari vehicle
- Government taxes
Prices excludes
- Flights
- Items of personal nature
- hotel accommodation before / after the safari
- Entry visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional and anything else not included in the itinerary
