Dream Trails Expeditions

Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari

10-Day Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Zanzibar Safari Escape

Wildlife safari
Day Trip
Safari Adventure

From - $ 4,500

From the Wild to the White Sands of Zanzibar

Tour Overview

This 10-day safari & beach package combines Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife destinations with a rejuvenating extension to Zanzibar’s tropical paradise. Begin with Tarangire’s elephant herds, explore the Ngorongoro Crater’s Big Five, and spend four days in the legendary Serengeti for unmatched wildlife encounters. After the safari, fly to Zanzibar for a luxurious beach retreat, where you can unwind on pristine beaches, explore historic Stone Town, or dive into crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life.

Tour Specifications

Destinations:4 Days Serengeti, 1 Day Tarangire, 1 Day Ngorongoro, 3 Days Zanzibar, 1 Arrival Day

Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights

Accommodation: Boutique lodges, luxury tented camps & beachfront resorts

Activities: Game drives, Maasai cultural visits, optional balloon safari, beach relaxation, spice tour, snorkeling

Safari & Beach Highlights

Serengeti National Park (4 Days)

Extended game drives for prime wildlife viewing
Witness the Great Migration(seasonal)
Hot air balloon safari (optional) for a spectacular aerial view

Tarangire National Park (1 Day)

Massive elephant herds among ancient baobab trees
Diverse wildlife & over 550 bird species

Ngorongoro Crater (1 Day)

Explore a UNESCO-listed wildlife haven
Big Five spotting in the world’s largest volcanic caldera

Zanzibar Beach Escape (3 Days)

White-sand beaches & turquoise waters
Stone Town tour & Spice Farm visit
Optional : Snorkeling, diving, or a sunset dhow cruise.

Full 10-Day Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania!

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Transfer: Private pickup and drive to your luxury lodge in Arusha

Activities :

Warm welcome & safari briefing
Relax at your lodge or explore Arusha (optional)
Overnight in Arusha (bed & breakfast)

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha → Tarangire (2.5-hour drive)

Activities :

Full-day game drive tracking elephants, lions & giraffes
Bush picnic under giant baobabs
Overnight in Tarangire (full board)

Day 3: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater

Tarangire → Ngorongoro (3-hour drive)

Activities :

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari
Spot the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard)
Enjoy a picnic beside a hippo-filled lake
Overnight near Ngorongoro (full board)

Day 4: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro → Serengeti (3-hour drive)

Activities:

Afternoon game drive upon arrival
Spot big cats & elephants roaming the plains
Sunset at your luxury lodge/tented camp
Overnight in Serengeti (full board)

Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti

Serengeti National Park

Activities:

Dawn game drive for the predator action
Explore Seronera Valley, a wildlife hotspot
Visit hippo pools and crocodile-infested rivers
Overnight in Serengeti (full board)

Day 6: Serengeti’s Hidden Wonders

Serengeti National Park

Activities:

Track the Great Migration (seasonal)
Visit rocky kopjes, where lions and leopards rest
Enjoy an evening campfire storytelling with expert guides
Overnight in Serengeti (full board)

Day 7: Serengeti to Arusha & Flight to Zanzibar

Serengeti → Arusha (5-hour drive) → Zanzibar (1-hour flight)

Activities:

Final Serengeti morning game drive
Fly from Serengeti to Zanzibar
Arrive in Zanzibar & transfer to a beachfront resort
Overnight in Zanzibar (bed & breakfast)

Day 8: Relaxation & Optional Zanzibar Activities

Zanzibar Beachfront Resort

Activities:

Relax on white-sand beaches & swim in the turquoise ocean
Optional snorkeling, scuba diving, or sunset dhow cruise
Enjoy a luxurious spa treatment (optional)
Overnight in Zanzibar (bed & breakfast)

Day 9: Stone Town & Spice Tour Experience

Zanzibar

Activities:

Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit a spice farm to learn about Zanzibar’s famous spices
ptional Prison Island tour to see Aldabra giant tortoises
Overnight in Zanzibar (bed & breakfast)

Day 10: Departure – Farewell from Zanzibar!

Zanzibar → Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
Transfer : Private airport drop-off for your international flight home

Activities:

Relaxing morning at the beach or last-minute shopping
Final Zanzibar farewell before your flight
End of Safari – Safe Travels

Best Time to Visit

Best Seasons (Dry & Ideal for Wildlife)

June – October : Dry weather, perfect for spotting animals at waterholes and migration crossings
December – February : Warm, sunny days with calving season in Serengeti – prime predator action

Rainy Seasons (Vibrant & Less Crowded)

March – May : Heavy rains bring lush greenery, fewer crowds, and vibrant birdlife
November : Short rains; still great for Tarangire’s river-fed wildlife and Ngorongoro’s misty charm

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