14 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach – Best Wildlife Safaris

14 days Tanzania safari and Zanzibar Beach  introduces you to best, iconic tourist attractions in Tanzania, indulge in all what the country has to offer in this full package.

This 2-week trip opens doors to your adventurous trips in the republic of Tanzania.  

Make a stop at Serengeti and Lake Manyara National Parks as well as Ngorongoro Conservation Area before climaxing it with unwinding within the pristine Tropical islands of Zanzibar.

Serengeti National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated within the northern side of Tanzania with over 14,763 square kilometers to its name. It is known for being a home to the annual wildebeest migration that involves over 2 million wildebeests, gazelles and zebras.

It gained its National Park status in 1951 and currently boasts of high concentration of East African wild dogs, African bush elephants, side-striped and black-backed jackals, Cape buffaloes, vervet monkeys, cheetahs, lions, Olive baboons, striped and black spotted hyenas, Aardvarks, golden wolves, Aardwolves, genets, lions, Black Rhinos, Masai giraffes and many others.

Lake Manyara also appears on this 14 days Tanzania safari and Zanzibar Beach package because of its stunning Lake that covers a third of the Park in addition to sheltering the tree climbing lions.

Visitors to this Park are also introduced to great populations of black-backed jackals, spotted hyenas, mongoose, African wild cats, bushbucks, African golden cats, Olive baboons, honey badgers, zebras, Hippos, bat-eared foxes and many others.

What is a Tanzania safari without Ngorongoro Conservation Area? This is home to the World’s largest intact Caldera with 2000 feet depth as well as size of 100 square miles.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its outstanding wildlife concentration around the Crater floor with sights of Black Rhinos, wildebeests, African bush elephants, Cape buffaloes, Masai giraffes, warthogs, lions, leopards, cheetahs, duikers, Defassa waterbucks, Olive baboons, gazelles, Hippos and bushbucks being common.

The tranquil white sand beaches of Zanzibar offer the perfect relaxation you need after a hectic wildlife encounter. We spice-up your 14 days Tanzanian safari and Zanzibar Beach experience by visiting the historical Olduvai Gorge to trace back the origin of mankind.

14 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Brief Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in the magical country for 14 days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach.
• Day 2: Arusha Town/Airport-Lake Manyara National Park, game viewing.
• Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park wildlife encounter.
• Day 4: Spectacular Lake Manyara National Park-Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Day 5: To Serengeti National Park, via Olduvai Gorge
• Day 6: Serengeti National Park wildlife safari.
• Day 7: Quick flight to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar
• Day 8-12: Zanzibar Beach relaxation
• Day 13: Spice and Stone Town tours.
• Day 14: Transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, departure

Detailed Itinerary of the 14 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach

Day 1: Arrival in the magical country for 14 days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach

This day is dedicated for arrival into magical Tanzania, via Kilimanjaro International Airport. Our clients are met by the Company representative at your arrival point and get transferred to the Hotel for the night and rejuvenation from the jet lag.

Accommodation;

• Luxury: Gran Melia Arusha or Four Points by Sheraton Hotel.
• Midrange: The Bay Leaf Boutique Hotel & Restaurant or Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa.
• Budget: Fairmont Hotel or Paradise Lodge.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2: Arusha Town/Airport-Lake Manyara National Park, game viewing

Leave Arusha Town immediately after breakfast and undertake the road trip to spectacular Lake Manyara National Park, in the northern circuit of Tanzania, known for its beautiful water body that covers a-third of the Park surface as well as tree climbing lions.

This is one of the shortest journeys during your Tanzanian safari and on getting to your final destination, get your camera ready to capture one of the best shots in the wilderness.

Among the must-see animals while driving towards your place of lodging are spotted hyenas, mongoose, bushbucks, Olive baboons, zebras, Hippos, Defassa waterbucks and Olive baboons, to mention but a few. Later in the evening retire to the Lodge/Camp to dine and slumber.

Accommodation;

• Luxury: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge or Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge.
• Midrange: Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp or Andbeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge.
• Budget: Nsya Lodge or Haven Nature Safari Camp.

Meal Plan: Full Board.

Journey time: 45 minutes for 96 kilometers distance.

Activities: Game viewing.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park wildlife encounter

Relish a delicious breakfast and depart the Safari Lodge/Tented Camp for a full-packed game drive with rich views of animals that call this Protected Area home.

Sighting predictability isn’t guaranteed but there are options of seeing bushbucks, impalas, blue monkeys, zebras, Olive baboons, vervet monkeys, Masai giraffes, Defassa waterbucks, leopards, African bush elephants, Hippos and most interestingly the pink flamingoes.

Lunch is enjoyed at one of the picnic sites within the National Park and later continue with your tours. There will be an opportunity to undertake a canoe ride where Hippos and lots of birds will be encountered. The evening will be spent relaxing and merry-making with other visitors at the Lodge.

Accommodation;

• Luxury: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge or Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge.
• Midrange: Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp or Andbeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge.
• Budget: Nsya Lodge or Haven Nature Safari Camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Activities: Game drive and Canoe ride.

Day 4: The extraordinary Lake Manyara National Park-Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Following a sumptuous breakfast, you will have a game drive planned for the morning where more sights of animals will be enjoyed. Lake Manyara National Park will not disappoint and later leave for Ngorongoro Conservation Area via Karatu Town.

On arrival, get registered at the entry gate (Loduare) before embarking on the drive down the Ngorongoro Crater floor with a stop at the viewing point.

Ngorongoro is the World’s largest intact Caldera but also a hot spot for high concentration of Black Rhinos, Masai giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, Defassa waterbucks, bushbucks, Hippos, giant elands, impalas, gazelles, the black spotted hyenas and jackals, to mention but a few. In the evening rest with a cold bathe, dinner and overnight at the Safari Camp or Lodge.

Accommodation;

• Upmarket: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge or Ngorongoro Tented Camp.
• Midrange: Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge or Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge.
• Budget: Pakulala Safari Camp or Lion’s Paw Camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Activities: Game drives.

Day 5: To Serengeti National Park, via Olduvai Gorge

Start this long-waited day with breakfast at the Tented Camp or Safari Lodge before having another game drive towards the Crater floor. Later, leave for Olduvai Gorge-an interesting archeological site whose fossils were discovered by Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey.

Being the “Cradle of mankind”, you will be introduced to some of the fossils with their theories and discoveries. After this riveting experience, you leave for Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch. Unwind, dine and slumber at the booked Safari Lodge/Camp.

Accommodation;

• Upmarket: Seronera Wildlife Lodge or Serengeti Sametu Camp.
• Standard: Serengeti Bush Camp or Kati Kati Camp.
• Basic: Serengeti Simba Camp or Thorn Tree Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Activities: Game drives and Olduvai Gorge tours.

Day 6: Serengeti National Park wildlife safari

Guided game Drives are planned for this day, and it’s after a delicious breakfast at the Lodge or Camp.

Here, there are chances of seeing some of Africa’s must-see wildlife species that include African bush elephants, honey Badgers, Aardvarks, Defassa waterbucks, Masai giraffes, Cape buffaloes, Black Rhinos, lions, cheetahs, zebras, leopards, serval cats, genets, wildebeests, side-striped and black-backed jackals, Aardwolves, African golden wolves, Topis, bushbucks, Kongoni, Olive baboons, giant elands, vervet monkeys and many others.

Depending on the time of the year, you will experience the annual wildebeest migration involving millions of wildebeests, gazelles and zebras. This activity goes on until evening with picnic lunch in the middle of the wilderness and later dinner as well as overnight.

Accommodation;

• Upmarket: Seronera Wildlife Lodge or Serengeti Sametu Camp.
• Standard: Serengeti Bush Camp or Kati Kati Camp.
• Basic: Serengeti Simba Camp or Thorn Tree Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Activities: Game drives.

Day 7: Quick flight to Zanzibar’s Abeid Amani Karume Airport

This day you will exit Serengeti National Park by a domestic flight from Seronera Airstrip to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Our private driver will be waiting to pick you up for a transfer to the Resort in Zanzibar Island.

Accommodation;

• Luxury: Park Hyatt Zanzibar or Zanzibar Serena Hotel.
• Midrange: The Seyyida Hotel & Spa or Tembo House Hotel.
• Basic: Smiles Stone Town Hotel or Emerson on Hurumzi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 8-12: Zanzibar Beach relaxation

The next 5 days will be spent relaxing on Zanzibar Beaches through a wide range of activities that include beach sports (like volleyball, soccer and netball), Scuba diving, sunset dhow cruises, snorkeling, sunbathing along the secluded beaches, swimming in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, Kite surfing and so much more.

Accommodation:

• Upmarket: Double Tree Resort by Hilton or Zuri Zanzibar.
• Standard: Smiles Beach Hotel or My Blue Hotel.
• Basic: Green’s Nungwi or Nungwi Backpacker Apartments.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Activities: Swimming, beach sports, scuba diving, dhow cruises, snorkeling and many others.

Day 13: Spice and Stone Town tours

This day is for touring the vast Spice farms of Zanzibar Island to learn about their histories (how they were introduced by Arabs into the Indian Coast), sample some of them used in preparing Zanzibari cuisines.

Also get the chance to tour some of Stone Town’s top historical and cultural sites that include Old Fort, House of Wonders, Anglican Cathedral, the Old Dispensary and the Arab Fort by walking through the narrow alleys and streets surrounded by huge buildings.

After enjoying tours of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, settle for a finger-licking international cuisine at the Hotel or Resort.

Accommodation:

• Upmarket: Double Tree Resort by Hilton or Zuri Zanzibar.
• Standard: Smiles Beach Hotel or My Blue Hotel.
• Basic: Green’s Nungwi or Nungwi Backpacker Apartments.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 14: Transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, departure

Have breakfast and leave for Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and depending on your flight schedule, you can enjoy last-minute shopping. Proceed with your other travel arrangements.

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What’s included in this 14-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar Beach package

• Entry fees (to the historical sites, National Parks, the Conservation Area and Zanzibar Island).
• 13 nights’ accommodation in budget, midrange or upmarket Lodge/Hotel.
• Transport by a customized 4X4 safari vehicle.
• Game drives in Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Domestic flight from Seronera Airstrip to Zanzibar Island.
• All relevant Government taxes.
• Bottled water.
• Airport transfers.
• Zanzibar Beach tours.
• Services of a private safari driver plus his allowances.

What’s not included on the 14 days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach package?

• Gratuities to Park Rangers, driver and Hotel staff.
• Optional activities not on the itinerary.
• International flights.
• Visa fees.
• Travel and medical insurance.
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, shopping and others.

Essential Tanzania Packing List to Consider for a Memorable Safari

Clothing

• Lightweight, breathable attire: Long-sleeve shirts and pants.

• Layers: A light sweater or fleece for cooler evenings, plus a rain jacket.

• Comfortable footwear: Sturdy hiking boots and sandals.

Accessories

• Daypack: For day trips.

• Binoculars: For wildlife viewing.

• Camera: With extra batteries.

Toiletries

• Personal items: Biodegradable soap, sunscreen, insect repellent.

• Medications: Personal meds and a small first-aid kit.

Miscellaneous

• Water bottle: Reusable to stay hydrated.

• Snacks: Energy bars for long days.

This list ensures a comfortable and enjoyable safari experience!

Tips

• Neutral Colors: Recommend wearing neutral colors (khaki, brown, green) for wildlife viewing.
• Weight Considerations: Advise packing light, as there are luggage restrictions on some flights

About the people of Tanzania

Tanzania is home to over 120 ethnic groups, each contributing to the country’s rich cultural tapestry. The largest groups include the Sukuma, Chaga, and Maasai, each with distinct languages, traditions, and customs. The Maasai, known for their vibrant clothing and semi-nomadic lifestyle, are particularly famous for their cattle herding. Tanzanians are renowned for their hospitality, welcoming visitors with warm smiles and open hearts. Cultural festivals, music, and dance are integral to social life, showcasing the vibrant heritage of the nation. From bustling urban centers to remote villages, the diverse communities of Tanzania embody a spirit of unity and resilience.

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