10-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar for Couples

10-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar for Couples

10 Days / 9 Nights · Easy · Max 2 guests · Mid-Range

Overview

This ten-day private journey is the definitive Tanzania experience for couples — combining a walking safari in Arusha National Park, three of Africa\’s greatest wildlife destinations, three full days in the Serengeti, and four nights on the legendary island of Zanzibar.

From your very first morning — a guided walking safari among giraffes and buffalo in Arusha National Park with Mount Kilimanjaro as your backdrop — to your final sundowner on a Zanzibar beach, every day has been crafted to deliver something extraordinary. The tour is 100% private throughout — the vehicle, guide, and every experience belongs exclusively to you as a couple.

Highlights

  • Arusha National Park walking safari — start on foot with giraffes, buffalo, and Kilimanjaro views
  • Tarangire National Park — Africa\’s finest elephant watching destination
  • Ngorongoro Crater game drive — one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa
  • Three full days in the Serengeti, including a dedicated sundowner game drive
  • Mnemba Island snorkeling — crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life
  • Nakupenda Island — a stunning sandbar accessible only by boat
  • 100% private tour — exclusively for the two of you throughout

What's Included

  • All accommodation (9 nights) as listed in the itinerary
  • All meals as specified per day
  • Arusha National Park walking safari with armed ranger guide
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for all mainland game drives
  • Experienced English-speaking guide throughout the safari
  • All national park and conservation area fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater descent fees
  • Domestic flight: Arusha to Zanzibar
  • Mnemba Island snorkeling by dhow
  • Nakupenda Island boat excursion
  • All airport and hotel transfers
  • Bottled water throughout the safari portion

What's Not Included

  • International flights to/from Tanzania
  • Tanzania visa fees (approx. USD 50 per person)
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Tips and gratuities for guide, lodge staff, and Zanzibar staff
  • Alcoholic beverages and personal items
  • Hot air balloon safari (available as add-on)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arusha National Park Walking Safari

    A morning walking safari inside Arusha National Park with an armed ranger — giraffes, buffalo, zebra, warthog, and colobus monkeys, with Mount Meru and (on clear days) Kilimanjaro as your backdrop. Overnight: Moivaro Coffee Lodge, Arusha. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

  2. Day 2

    Arusha → Tarangire National Park

    Drive southwest to Tarangire National Park for a full afternoon of game drives along the Tarangire River, where elephant herds, lions, leopards, and over 550 bird species gather among ancient baobabs. Overnight: Mama Dunia Lodge. Meals: Lunch & Dinner.

  3. Day 3

    Ngorongoro Crater → Central Serengeti

    Descend 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater — lion prides, elephant bulls, black rhino, hippo pools, and flamingos on Lake Magadi. After a picnic lunch, drive west into the Serengeti. Overnight: Embalakai Authentic Camps, Central Serengeti. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

  4. Day 4

    Full Day Serengeti Game Drive

    A full day dedicated entirely to the Serengeti's Seronera Valley — leopards in fever trees, cheetahs on termite mounds, lion prides on granite kopjes — with a full bush picnic lunch. Overnight: Embalakai Authentic Camps. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

  5. Day 5

    Serengeti — Relaxed Morning & Sunset Game Drive

    A relaxed morning at camp — reading, birdwatching, or simply resting — followed by a dedicated sunset game drive as predators become active and the sky turns extraordinary shades of orange and red. Overnight: Embalakai Authentic Camps. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

  6. Day 6

    Serengeti → Karatu

    A final morning game drive before driving east through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the green highlands of Karatu for a relaxed final evening on the mainland. Overnight: Mama Dunia Lodge, Karatu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

  7. Day 7

    Arusha → Morning Flight to Zanzibar

    An early transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, transfer to your beachfront villa with the rest of the day free to swim, relax, or explore. Overnight: Bahari Villa, Zanzibar. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

  8. Day 8

    Mnemba Island Snorkeling

    Sail by traditional dhow to Mnemba Atoll, a protected marine reserve home to spinner dolphins, sea turtles, and vibrant coral gardens, with a fresh seafood lunch on the dhow. Overnight: Bahari Villa. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

  9. Day 9

    Nakupenda Island Visit

    Visit Nakupenda — Swahili for 'I love you' — a pristine sandbar accessible only by boat and visible only at low tide, for swimming and snorkeling in crystal-clear shallow water. Overnight: Bahari Villa. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

  10. Day 10

    Relaxing Beach Day → Departure

    A leisurely final breakfast, one last walk along the beach, and a final swim before transferring to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight. Meals: Breakfast.

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