10 Days Tanzania Senior Safari and Zanzibar Midrange Holiday

Our representative welcomes you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and assists with your luggage before the transfer to Arusha. The journey usually takes about one to one and a half hours, depending on traffic and your hotel's location. We arrange a private vehicle for a comfortable transfer without unnecessary stops. Once at your midrange hotel, our team assists with check-in and explains the safari departure arrangements. The remaining time is free for you to rest after your flight. Time: Approximately 1–1.5 hours Attractions: Kilimanjaro surroundings, local villages, Arusha town Distance: Approximately 50–55 km

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Kibo Palace Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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We collect you from your hotel after breakfast and begin the drive toward Tarangire National Park. The journey takes approximately two hours, mostly along paved roads. Once inside the park, our guide follows routes near the Tarangire River and surrounding woodland, where elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes are commonly seen. We arrange a picnic lunch at an approved site and allow time to rest before continuing the game drive. In the afternoon, we explore another section of the park before transferring to your midrange lodge in the Lake Manyara area.

Time: Approximately 7–9 hours, including transfers and game drive
Attractions: Tarangire River, elephants, baobab trees, lions, giraffes
Distance: Approximately 180–220 km, excluding game-drive detours

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Manyara Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, we travel from the Lake Manyara area toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Our guide handles the entrance procedures before driving down the crater road to the wildlife-rich crater floor. We explore the grasslands, lake areas, and woodland in search of buffaloes, zebras, lions, hippos, and black rhinos. Our private safari vehicle allows us to maintain a comfortable pace and make suitable rest stops. After a picnic lunch, we continue wildlife viewing before climbing back to the crater rim and transferring to your arranged midrange accommodation.

Time: Approximately 6 hours inside the crater, plus transfers
Attractions: Ngorongoro Crater, black rhinos, lions, buffaloes, hippos
Distance: Varies according to the lodge and game-drive route

We leave the Ngorongoro area in the morning and travel toward Serengeti National Park. Along the way, our guide explains the changing landscape as we move from the highlands into the open plains. The drive includes sections of gravel road, so we allow time for comfortable travel and short breaks. After reaching Central Serengeti, we begin an afternoon game drive around the Seronera Valley, looking for lions, leopards, elephants, and giraffes. We later transfer to your comfortable midrange tented camp or lodge.

Time: Approximately 5–7 hours of travel and afternoon wildlife viewing
Attractions: Serengeti plains, Seronera Valley, lions, leopards, giraffes
Distance: Approximately 180–220 km, depending on starting location

Our guide begins the morning safari through the wildlife areas of Central Serengeti. We visit river sections, open grasslands, and woodland where different animals gather throughout the day. The route is selected according to recent sightings and road conditions, with opportunities to observe lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and leopards. We arrange a picnic lunch and suitable breaks so the day does not feel rushed. In the afternoon, we continue exploring before returning to your midrange accommodation.

Time: Approximately 6–8 hours of game driving, including breaks
Attractions: Seronera Valley, lions, elephants, leopards, zebras
Distance: Flexible wildlife-viewing route

Today we explore another section of Central Serengeti, giving you more opportunities to see wildlife that may not have appeared on previous days. Our guide searches areas known for cheetahs, lions, elephants, and large groups of grazing animals. We can spend additional time watching wildlife from the vehicle, especially when animals are resting or moving close to the road. The private arrangement allows us to make practical adjustments for comfort and photography. After lunch and an afternoon game drive, we return to your lodge or tented camp.

Time: Approximately 6–8 hours, with flexible breaks
Attractions: Serengeti grasslands, cheetahs, lions, elephants, buffaloes
Distance: Flexible game-drive route

We begin the morning with a final wildlife drive through Central Serengeti before heading toward the airstrip. Our guide selects a route that fits the scheduled flight departure while allowing time for additional animal sightings. At the airstrip, we assist with check-in and luggage arrangements for your light-aircraft flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, our Zanzibar representative welcomes you and arranges a private transfer to your midrange beach hotel. The remaining afternoon or evening is free for rest.

Time: Based on the confirmed flight schedule
Attractions: Serengeti wildlife, aerial views, Zanzibar coastline
Transport: Morning game drive, domestic flight, private hotel transfer

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Tembo House Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, we arrange a guided visit to Stone Town, with short walks through its historical streets and markets. Our local guide explains Zanzibar's trading history and introduces important buildings and cultural landmarks. We allow time for breaks during the visit before driving to a spice farm outside Stone Town. There, you can see cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, and other spices growing in their natural surroundings. After the tour, we transfer you back to your midrange beach hotel.

Time: Approximately 5–7 hours
Attractions: Stone Town, historic buildings, local markets, spice plantations

Destination:

Spice Plantations

Overnight:

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We transfer you to the Stone Town waterfront for a boat excursion to Prison Island. Our guide introduces the island's history and takes you to see the giant tortoises kept at the sanctuary. Afterward, we continue to Nakupenda Sandbank, depending on the tide and sea conditions. Here, you can relax, enjoy the coastal scenery, or swim if you wish. Our boat team assists during boarding and disembarking, and we arrange the return transfer to your hotel.

Time: Approximately 5–7 hours
Attractions: Prison Island, giant tortoises, Nakupenda Sandbank, Indian Ocean

Destination:

Prison Island

Overnight:

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We drive to Jozani Forest for a guided nature walk along the established trails. Our local guide helps you observe the Zanzibar red colobus monkeys and explains the forest's importance to the island. We keep the walking pace comfortable and adjust the route to suit the group. Later, we continue to Jambiani village to learn about local fishing, seaweed farming, and everyday coastal life. We finish with time near Jambiani Beach before returning to your hotel.

Time: Approximately 5–6 hours
Attractions: Jozani Forest, red colobus monkeys, Jambiani village, beach

Destination:

Jozan Forest Tours

Overnight:

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We leave the final day free so you can enjoy your beach hotel without a fixed sightseeing schedule. You can relax by the swimming pool, walk along the beach, or enjoy the hotel facilities at your own pace. Our team remains available to assist with optional activities or any prearranged transfers. This relaxed ending gives you time to rest after the mainland safari and Zanzibar excursions.

Time: Full day at leisure
Attractions: Zanzibar beaches, Indian Ocean, resort facilities