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10 Day Budget Thrilling Safari In Tanzania And Zanzibar Island

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Get ready for the ultimate East African adventure with our 10-Day Budget Thrilling Safari In Tanzania And Zanzibar Island! Imagine tracking the Big Five in the endless plains of the Serengeti, witnessing the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater sunset, and then unwinding on the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar's tropical paradise. With expert guides, thrilling game drives, and a mix of wild adventure and beach relaxation, this tour is your ticket to an unforgettable Tanzania experience. We've crafted this ultimate Tanzania budget trip for those who want wildlife thrills and affordability in perfect harmony."

During the safari, you'll embark on thrilling game drives through Tanzania's most iconic parks; Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. With expert guides and comfortable vehicles, you'll track the Big Five, witness the Great Migration (seasonal), and soak up the wild atmosphere of Africa's savannahs. Expect early morning and late afternoon drives for the best wildlife sightings and golden light. The safari will definitely be an epic journey!

After the thrill of the safari, you'll swap savannah dust for beach bliss in Zanzibar! Imagine lounging on white-sand beaches, dipping in turquoise waters, and sipping fresh cocktails by the ocean. Whether it's snorkeling, spice farm tours, or just chilling with sea views, Zanzibar's tropical vibe is the perfect unwind after the wild adventure

Cost per person:

Starting from: USD $5300 (Budget Accommodation) per person based on two travelers sharing

 1 Person2 People3 People4 People5 People6 People
Jan-April$6300$5300$5100$5000$4900$4800
May- August$6500$5500$5300$5200$5100$5000
Sept- Dec$6400$5400$5200$5100$5000$4900

Cost Per Child (Discount)

Age0-2 years old3-6 years old7-10 years old11-13 years old14+ years old
Discount Rate100%65%50%15%0%

 

  • Tanzania, Zanzibar
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Budget lodges
  • English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Italian, and Chinese speaking guides
  • Safari Van/ 4X4 Landcruiser
  • 1-100 people
  • 1-90 years old
  • January - December
  • Kilimanjaro Airport
  • Zanzibar Airport

Why This Tour?

10 Day Budget Thrilling Safari In Tanzania And Zanzibar Island

Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime with our 10-Day Budget Thrilling Safari in Tanzania & Zanzibar Island, a perfect blend of untamed wilderness and tropical indulgence. Journey through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations, from the elephant-rich plains of Tarangire to the legendary Serengeti, where breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary wildlife encounters await. Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for unrivaled game viewing, and explore the scenic beauty of Lake Manyara, famous for its diverse birdlife and tree-climbing lions.

After exhilarating safari days, escape to the pristine shores of Zanzibar Island, where turquoise waters and powder-white beaches provide the perfect setting to relax and unwind in style. With expert guides, affordable lodges and camps, seamless transfers, and an ideal balance of adventure and leisure, this journey promises an unforgettable East African experience filled with excitement and discovery.

Tanzanian Tours

You will visit Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park and Zanzibar Island

During this safari, you will visit the famous Ngorongoro Crater, knows as one of Africa’s most spectacular safari destinations. Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. Formed millions of years ago, this natural amphitheater spans about 260 square kilometers and shelters an extraordinary concentration of animals. Visitors can spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, within a single game drive.

Its diverse habitats, open grasslands, acacia forests, swamps, support lions, elephants, flamingos, and hippos year-round. Part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the crater offers breathtaking scenery, rich biodiversity, and an unforgettable safari experience in Tanzania.

Another iconic destination you will visit is Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara National Park is a scenic gem nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment in Tanzania. Famous for its rare tree-climbing lions, the park also hosts large elephant herds, hippos, and diverse birdlife, including flocks of pink flamingos along the alkaline lake. Its varied habitats, groundwater forests, open plains, and lakeshore create rich biodiversity within a compact area.

Winding up a 10-day safari in Zanzibar is the perfect way to end your African adventure on a relaxing and refreshing note. After days of thrilling wildlife encounters, Zanzibar offers pure tranquility with its powder-white beaches, turquoise waters, and swaying palm trees.

Spend your final days unwinding at the beach, enjoying sunset dhow cruises, exploring the historic charm of Stone Town, or simply soaking up the sun by the Indian Ocean. The island’s rich Swahili culture, fresh seafood, and warm hospitality create a soothing contrast to the excitement of safari. It’s a peaceful, tropical finale that leaves you refreshed, inspired, and longing to return!

As your unforgettable 10-Day Budget Thrilling Safari in Tanzania and Zanzibar Island draws to a close, you’ll leave with incredible stories, breathtaking photos, and a deep connection to Africa’s wild beauty. From the elephant-filled landscapes of Tarangire and the endless plains of the Serengeti to the dramatic wonders of the Ngorongoro Crater and the scenic charm of Lake Manyara, every safari moment is designed to inspire awe.

Your journey will end on the idyllic beaches of Zanzibar Island, where turquoise waters and soft white sands provide the perfect setting to relax and reflect on your adventure. With expert guides, seamless transfers, affordable lodges, and a thoughtfully crafted itinerary, every detail ensures comfort and excitement. Reserve your place today and experience the ultimate Tanzanian safari and island escape!

Highlights

  • Game Drives
  • Bird Watching
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari
  • Stone Town Tour
  • Visit The Spice Farm
  • Prison Island Boat Tour
  • Nakupenda Beach Experience
  • Feeding Sea Turtles
  • Water Horseback Riding
  • Whale watching
  • Scuba diving

Tour Plan

  • Day
    01

    Arrive In Tanzania | Transfer To Your Hotel In Arusha

    On arrival in Tanzania, you will be welcomed and picked up by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide, who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Kilimanjaro International Airport and be transferred to your hotel in Arusha.

    You will check in and do some relaxing for the rest of the day to wear off the jet lag.

    Meals and overnight at Outpost Lodge/ Arusha Planet Lodge/ Arusha Safari Hostel.

  • Day
    02

    Transfer To Tarangire National Park | Guided Game Drive

    After breakfast, you will be driven to Tarangire National Park and you will have an evening game drive.

    Explore one of Tanzania’s most rewarding national parks, a land of big baobab trees, big elephants and big cats. No wonder this ends up being the favorite park in Tanzania for many visitors. Sightings of
    wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, baboons, vervet monkeys and zebras are also almost guaranteed.

    Lions are plentiful here – Tarangire is home to one of Tanzania’s healthiest lion populations. While you’ll have to work a little harder to see a cheetah or leopard, it will only enhance your excitement when you do.

    You can also look forward to classic safari scenery – savannah
    plains, river woodlands and rocky hills.

    Meals and overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge/ Whistling Thorn Tented Camp.

  • Day
    03

    Transfer To Serengeti National Park | Evening Game Drive

    After breakfast, you will be transferred to Central Serengeti National Park and you will have an evening game drive.

    When you explore the Central Serengeti, you're enjoying one of the best wildlife destinations in northern Tanzania. Here you'll find the big populations of wildlife for which the Serengeti is famous.

    You'll also have a good chance of seeing big cats. This area has plenty of northern Tanzania's iconic acacia trees, as well as
    seemingly endless Serengeti horizons.

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    Meals and overnight at Serengeti Taji House/ African Safari Serengeti/ Nyitika Lodge.

  • Day
    04

    Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari At 600 USD Per Person | Full Day Game Drive

    After breakfast, you will have a full day in Serengeti National Park. Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for that time of year.

    We can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions, and many more.

    Optional activity: A balloon safari at USD 600 per person can be organized early in the morning on this day, then proceed with the normal program.

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    Serengeti National Park Tanzania’s oldest national park, renowned for the part it plays in the annual Great Migration, when an estimated three million antelope – mostly wildebeest – migrate to Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

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    This epic, seasonal journey is a deeply moving experience and a wonderful photographic subject. Here visitors to the park can roam its sprawling plains on exhilarating game drives or hop into a hot-air balloon ride for an once-in-a-lifetime wilderness adventure.

    Meals and overnight at Serengeti Taji House/ African Safari Serengeti/ Nyitika Lodge.

  • Day
    05

    Transfer To Ngorongoro Crater | Guided Game Drive | Relaxing

    After an early breakfast, you will be driven to Ngorongoro crater for game drive with packed lunches. You will go through the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands to the base of the Rift Valley Escarpment; a dramatic bluff nearly 2,000 ft high

    On arrival, you will go for a game drive. After the game drive, you will head back to your lodge to relax for the rest of the day.

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    Meals and overnight at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite / Jambo Rooms.

  • Day
    06

    Transfer To Lake Manyara National Park | Guided Game Drive

    After an early morning breakfast, you will make your way to Lake Manyara National Park where you will go for a guided game drive.

    With its five different ecosystems, Lake Manyara is one of the Tanzanian parks with the highest levels of biodiversity. It is inhabited by over 380 types of birds
    and many mammal species, including elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, leopards, lions, baboons, hippos, antelopes, and warthogs.

    Lake Manyara is a wonderful place to spend a safari day. Your highlights for the day might include getting up-close-and-personal with the elephants that made
    this park famous, lots of baboons, as well as one of few lion populations in Africa that spend much of their time in the trees. Between the forests at the foot of the
    escarpment and the lake that gives the park its name, enjoy rich birdlife and the chance of seeing predator ambush their prey.

    Meals and overnight at Lake Manyara Safari Lodge / Panorama Safari Camp

  • Day
    07

    Transfer To Arusha Airport | Fly To Zanzibar Island | Relaxing

    After breakfast, you will be driven to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. On arrival in Zanzibar, you will be welcomed and picked up by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide and then transferred to your hotel where you will relax for the rest of the day.

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    Zanzibar Island is a fascinating place to explore. The long, beautiful beaches that hem in this tropical Indian Ocean island are a big part of its appeal. Another highlight is the atmospheric old Stone Town, a time-warped knot of winding alleys that leads past some fine historic buildings and bustling spice-laden markets. Offshore, a series of fringing reefs and coral gardens offers wonderful snorkeling and diving too.

    Meals and overnight at Tembo House Hotel / Kuti House Stone Town/ Firefly Zanzibar.

  • Day
    08

    Explore Stone Town | Town Market Tour | Spice Tour | Prison Island Boat Tour | Nakupenda Beach Experience

    After breakfast, you will embark on touring Zanzibar Island for the whole day.

    Morning at 9:00am, the Stone Town City Tour takes around the historical culture and architecturally important town of Zanzibar with a century history. It includes a visit to former slave market site, now stands as Anglican Church built in 1871, and town market tour. 

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    Zanzibar Stone Town is a spectacular place to visit. The island's historical riches have produced stunning architecture, including houses built of coral and fine
    museums. When you smell the spices in the markets or hear the Muslim call to prayer echo through the tangled streets, you'll feel like you've stepped back
    centuries.

    After, you will be driven to the Spice Farm Plantation to explore the spices.

    Zanzibar is famous for its spices. Spice farming forms a major part of Zanzibar's economy. The islands are sometimes referred to as the Spice Islands, due to the
    cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper that are grown there.

    Later in the afternoon, you will go for the Prison Island Boat Tour as you spend more time getting to know Zanzibar Island. You will also learn about the tragic slaving past and enjoy the tortoises on Changuu Island.

    You will end your day with the Nakupenda Beach Experience.

    Meals and airport at Tembo House Hotel / Kuti House Stone Town / Firefly Zanzibar.

  • Day
    09

    Optional Activities | Relaxing

    After breakfast, you will be driven to the Northern part of Zanzibar Island.

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    On arrival, you can choose to either relax or participate in optional activities such as feeding sea turtles, water horseback riding, scuba diving and whale watching. All these are at a fee payable at the location.

    Spend more time getting to know Zanzibar Island.

    Meals and Overnight at Amaan Beach Bungalows / Diamond White Resort / Pineapple House.

  • Day
    10

    The Last Day With Us | Transfer To The Airport | Fly Back Home

    After a delightful breakfast, you will be transferred to the Airport for your scheduled flight back home.

    All good things must come to an end, and your time with us on safari in Tanzania will now draw to a close. We're sure that you've had a wonderful time.

Inclusions

  • Services of an expert guide
  • Airport transfer (Airport pick up and drop off)
  • Domestic Flights (from Tanzania to Zanzibar)
  • Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Ground transportation (4×4 safari Landcruiser / minivan with pop-up tops)
  • Full board accommodation and en route meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Park fees and relevant government taxes.

Exclusions

  • Airfares
  • Visa fees
  • Personal insurance
  • Expenses of personal nature, such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, and cigarettes
  • Accommodation and meals not indicated in the itinerary

Accommodation

Throughout this exciting journey, you will be accommodated in a variety of accommodations.

The accommodation is appropriate and will be determined by your budget. Kubwa Five Safaris offers the best service at every level. Kubwa Five Safaris reserves the right to substitute comparable or superior accommodations. If an equivalent standard hotel is not available, Kubwa Five Safaris may substitute the next best quality hotel or suggest a superior for an additional fee. Hotels and lodges provide free Wi-Fi.

Please see the list below for more information on the safari lodges in each national park/destination included in this tour package.

How to Get There

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Kubwa Five Safaris will pick you up from Kilimanjaro International Airport. Airport transfer is included.

After your safari in Tanzania, you will fly to Zanzibar Airport. No additional charges. Airport transfer and flight ticket are included.

After your thrilling vacation in Africa, Kubwa Five Safaris will drop you off at Zanzibar Airport for your scheduled flight back home. Airport transfer is included.

Visa Applications and Flight bookings

Please write to us for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is included in the safari package cost?

The cost covers all accommodations, meals as specified, park entrance fees, game drives, guide services, domestic flight from Tanzania to Zanzibar Island and ground transportation throughout the safari.

3. What should I pack for this 10-day safari?

Essentials include lightweight clothing, hiking/trekking boots, a rain jacket, insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars, a camera, a reusable water bottle, and personal medication. A full packing list will be shared upon booking.

4. Is this safari suitable for families with children?

Yes, this safari is suitable for families with children.

5. What type of accommodations are provided?

We use clean, safe, and comfortable lodges. All accommodations have private self-contained rooms; bathrooms are inside the rooms/tents.

6. Can dietary requirements be accommodated?

Yes. We cater to most dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and others. Please let us know your preferences in advance.

7. How physically demanding is the safari?

The safari involves vehicle-based game drives and scenic travel, and therefore it is not physically demanding.

8. Is travel insurance required?

Yes. We strongly recommend that all participants have comprehensive travel insurance covering medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and lost luggage.

9. What is the group size?

Our private safari is tailored to provide an intimate and immersive experience for small groups. We accommodate groups of 2 to 24 travelers, ensuring that each participant receives personalized attention and a unique safari experience. Even solo travelers can participate in this safari.

10. Can the itinerary be customized?

Yes, we can tailor this safari to fit your schedule, interests, or accommodation preferences. Contact us for a personalized quote.

Why You Should Visit Tanzania?

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Tanzania is a popular safari destination in Africa. The Tanzania safari tours and holidays based on the wildlife viewing is incredible, with big cats being especially visible. All the Big Five can be found in Tanzanian national parks and reserves, including the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Almost 40% of the country is protected and set aside for conservation, making it possible to spend two weeks on a Tanzania safari driving from national park to national park while rarely leaving the bush.

Frequently Asked Question about Tanzania

  1. When is the best time of year to visit Tanzania?

The optimal time to book a safari in Tanzania varies depending on the individual’s goals for the trip. Planning beforehand is essential if witnessing the wildebeest migration is the primary goal of your trip. From June to October is when you have the best chance of seeing the wildebeest migration in Serengeti, though you will need to remain in different parts of the park at different phases of the migration, which is unpredictable because it depends on the rain.

To avoid the crowds, it’s best to book your Serengeti hotel room well in advance of the annual wildebeest migration. If you plan on going on a safari, avoid the months of March through May because that’s when it rains the most.

2. How are the wildlife viewing opportunities in Tanzania?

The chances of seeing exotic animals in Tanzania are high. Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater are all stops on the Northern Circuit of Tanzania safaris. Even though some of these parks are only open during certain times of the year, they all offer fantastic opportunities to see wild animals. If you want to get the most out of it, you should go the whole way and see the different ecosystems and habitats that make up the park.

The parks are large enough that you can find solitude if you want it, but this is still a very popular route, so you can expect to be among other people at various points. If you need some peace and quiet, the Southern circuit offers slightly more challenging but still excellent game viewing. It’s possible that repeat travelers to Africa who aren’t as eager to see the Big Five would enjoy this route more.

2. Is Tanzania safe for tourists?

The tourism industry in Tanzania is well-developed and well-seasoned, so visitors need not worry about their safety on a safari in Tanzania.

To counter this, it’s not a good idea to go out on foot at night in Dar es Salaam or any other large city because of the high rate of petty crime. Tourists are occasionally targeted in Arusha and other urban tourist hotspots, but most of the time the bother is innocuous and is really just touts trying to sell things (anything from safaris to beaded necklaces). It is usually enough to be firm and stand your ground to diffuse any situation.

The vast majority of tourists to Tanzania don’t spend much (if any) time in urban areas; therefore, this shouldn’t be a problem.

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