18 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Vacation

Trip Overview

This unforgettable 18-day adventure combines the thrill of Tanzania’s top safari destinations with the serenity of Zanzibar’s idyllic beaches. Experience the majestic wildlife of Serengeti, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro Crater before unwinding on the white sands of Zanzibar Island, enjoying rich culture, diving, snorkeling, and total relaxation.

Trip Highlights

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Day 2: Relaxing Day in Arusha

Day 3: Arusha National Park Safari

Day 4: Free Day or Mount Meru Waterfalls Hike

Day 5: Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

Days 6–9: Serengeti National Park (Central, West, and East)

Day 10: Explore Ngorongoro Crater

Day 11: Flight to Zanzibar

Days 12–17: Zanzibar Beach Vacation & Optional Activities

Day 18: Departure from Zanzibar

Optional Add-ons

Stone Town Walking Tour
Safari Blue Cruise
Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour

Detailed travel Package

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and receive a warm welcome from your personal guide. Transfer to your lodge in Arusha and unwind from your journey.

Accommodation: Ahadi Lodge
Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 02 : Relaxing Day in Arusha

Spend this day at your leisure. Stay in at the lodge, enjoy a swim, or explore Arusha’s outskirts by bike, and shop for souvenirs at a local Maasai Market.

Accommodation: Ahadi Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 03 : Arusha National Park

Your first safari adventure begins in Arusha National Park, home to colobus monkeys, albino baboons, Silvery-Cheeked Hornbills, lakes, waterfalls, and lush crater landscapes.

Accommodation: Ahadi Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 04 :Free Day or Optional Waterfall Hike

Spend the day at the lodge or opt for a nature hike to Mount Meru Waterfalls. Take a dip beneath the falls, enjoy a packed lunch, and look out for monkeys and vibrant birds.

Accommodation: Ahadi Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 05 : Tarangire National Park

Explore Tarangire, famed for its ancient baobabs and massive elephant herds. Spot zebras, buffaloes, giraffes, and more, especially near the Tarangire River during the dry season.

Accommodation: Manyara Best View Lodge & Spa
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 06 :Serengeti National Park

Spend four full days discovering the legendary Serengeti, with game drives through the Central, West, and East regions. Track lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and thousands of migrating wildebeests.

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 07 : Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 08 : Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 09 : Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 : Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact caldera, and marvel at its dense population of wildlife including black rhinos, lions, and flamingos.

Accommodation: Manyara Best View Lodge & Spa
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 : Flight to Zanzibar

Fly to Zanzibar and transfer to your beach resort. Relax by the sea or begin exploring the island’s rich culture and vibrant markets.

Accommodation: Fun Beach Resort
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12 : Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Enjoy the next six days in paradise. Swim in turquoise waters, go snorkeling or scuba diving, sip fresh coconut juice on the beach, or explore Stone Town and local spice farms.
Recommended activity: Safari Blue Cruise or Stone Town Tour.

Accommodation: Fun Beach Resort
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner