• Tarangire National Park
  • Barabaig Village
  • Tarangire National Park
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • Maasai village
  • The Retina Hippo Pool
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • Lake Manyara
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • The Rock Restaurant Zanzibar
  • Mara River
  • Grumeti River
  • Stone Town
  • Changu Island(Tortoise Sanctuary)
  • Seronera Valley
  • Mbalageti River
  • Sultan's Palace
  • Slave Chambers
  • House of Wonders
House of Wonders map

Tanzania Tours Itinerary 11 Days Arusha Manyara Babati Serengeti Ngorongoro Zanzibar Dar es Salaam

11 Days' East Africa Dream Tour in Tanzania

You can tailor-make the tour duration, route, themes, and cultural experiences, etc, based on your personal needs & interests.

Tour Duration: 11 Days 10 Nights.   Tour Code: TZ011003  
Tour Themes: Classic

Tour Route: Arusha - Manyara - Babati - Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Arusha - Zanzibar - Dar es Salaam

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Highlights

11 Days East Africa Dream Tour in Tanzania

One of the most popular tourist destinations in Africa, Tanzania is well-established as one of the best wildlife-viewing destinations in the world. Safaris follow the trail of giant herds of antelope or wildebeest across the Serengeti, while lions lounge in the shade waiting for their next meal to trot by. On the horizon looms the conical silhouette of Kilimanjaro, beckoning the strong of lung and leg, and just off the coast the beaches and Arabian-infused culture of Zanzibar offer travelers a very different Africa.


Whether you have seen the sea in Southeast Asia, the Maldives or the sea of Australia, you will still be surprised for the beauty of Zanzibar: How could there be such purity, clean and blue water, such a pure white sand beach!

The ancient ship sails on the sea, The art pieces in the streets and lanes, the complex and beautiful doors, the popular seaside foodstall and markets,  it is just like a tropical paradise with its its interesting history influenced by early Arab traders...   here, you can enjoy chasing after dolphins, kite surfing, snorkeling...Zanzibar is definitely the most unique one in your memory. 



【Top National Parks for Safari in Tanzania】

1. Serengeti National Park

Tanzania is the safari paradise. More than one third of the country's land is the national parks and nature reserves, and the Serengeti is the most famous one among them.

Serengeti is "the boundless plain" in Maasai. She has the largest animal community: countless wildebeests, zebras, Thomson gazelles, Grant gazelles, spotted hyenas, giraffes, and numerous lions, elephants, black rhinos, buffaloes and cheetahs. The five great beasts of Africa and more than 300 species of birds constitute the world's largest natural animal ecosystem.

The most famous animal migrations take place on this land, and the mighty animal army formed a magnificent landscape that attracts travelers from around the world yearly. the sight of wildebeests fight to crossing the Mara River was a highlight of the great safari tour. 

The protagonists of the Migration are more than 1.7 million heads of wildebeests, about 400,000 Thomson gazelles, 300,000 zebras, and 20,000 antelopes.



Where there is water in the Serengeti, you can encounter hippos and Nile crocodiles. But you must not be deceived by the simple appearance of hippos, they are the wild animals that pose the greatest threat to tourists. so follow the advice of your tour guide when you are traveling on this land.

The hot air balloon trip in Serengeti is one of the most fascinating air balloon trips. If you are a photography enthusiast, and relized drone shooting is not possible, then you can't miss the hot air balloon trip here. The shooting angle here is impossible to achieve at land. If you can’t experience the angle of flying birds. , That would be a great regret in life.


2. Ruaha National Park

"Ruaha" is named after the primitive tribe's Hehe language "ruvaha" (meaning "river"). It is the largest park in Tanzania. In this park, there are many unique plant and animal species (such as the Greater Kudu). It is famous for its almost primitive ecosystem that almost never been touched, and huge elephant herd. There are wild dogs, lions, jaguars, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, bat-eared foxes, jackals, etc.,  wondering all over the mountains and plains. here you can enjoy a very close experience with nature. The park has a remote location and a vast area, so you don't have to worry about bumping into other tourists groups.


3. Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park is located in the northeast of Tanzania, covering an area of ​​137 square kilometers. Mount Meru, the second largest mountain in Tanzania (4566 meters above sea level in Africa) is also located within the park.

Arusha National Park is rich in wildlife habitats, including grasslands, mountain forests, Heath, soda ash, alpine, desert freshwater lakes. There are three unique attractions: Ngurdoto crater, Mengmela Lake and Mount Meru. If the sky is clear, people can see the charming scenery of Mount Kilimanjaro from every corner in the park.


In Arusha National Park, you may encounter elegant white ibis, pelicans, crested eagle eagles, thousands of flamingos, agile cheetahs, spotted hyenas, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes strolling leisurely, Flocks of zebras, big-eyed antelopes, silly colobus, rhinos, black and white colobus, blue monkeys looking curiously...and ancient fig trees,  the peaks Stream pouring down like whitle waterfalls.

The northern safari park has long strips at both ends, there are forest trekking tour and numerous picnic sites for you to enjoy; the three or four-day's Mount Meru hiking tour is a good preparation activity for ones who wish to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro. 


Recommended Modes of Safari:

1.【Trekking Safari】In addition to watching animals from the window of a safari vehicle, trekking safari is more thrilling. Guides with guns are escorted one after another. You travel through the jungle, grasslands and river beaches all on your feet, relying on fresh animal footprints, hair remains, and feces to track animal footprints along the way, which is very expeditionary. The feeling of the "white hunter" in the novel.

2.【Night Safari】Animals that sleep on the day, start to get excited after the sun sets down. The lion began to track the zebra. The leopard, who had been squinting on the tree, entered the bushes, and dozens of animals hidden in the ground and in ponds during the day came out for food. Together with the guide,  you will enter the East African prairie hunting at night, a deep and hoarse roar echoes in the night, even if you are not sure what it is, waves of tremors have rushed to the spine. The original instinct has been activated by itself before you realize it. When the guide is searching for an animal, the beam of flashlight on his hand will swing in a large and gentle arc, and the green eyes indicate that there is an animal here. 



【Recommended Safari Rustic Luxury Accommodation】

1. Serengeti National Park: Lobo Wildlife Lodge

The room is very clean and suitable for families. The hotel is located on the majestic Serengeti Plain, with clear rock structures visible in and around. The beautiful scenery can be seen in the room and every corner of the hotel. The rooms and furniture are in the Ngorongoro wild style, with the different layers and the perfect combination of rocks, they are even more attractive.

A specially developed sightseeing platform. There is no embarrassment and noisy crowds, here you can enjoy a grand and complete animal migration with peace of mind.

   

2. Ngorongoro Crater: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge

With the greens, the animals, the food, This is an fabulous hotel build on the shoulder of the Ngorongoro volcano. A large area of low buildings is hidden among the flowers and trees, in harmony with nature. Want to experience eating with zebras and elephants, and a rainbow apears at the table after an afternoon rain? You should come to this great hotel.

Outside the balcony is the jungle, with wild deer passing by from time to time. What must be praised is the restaurant here. It is simple and clean. There is a huge fireplace in the middle.  A few seats placed in twos and threes in the corridor outside the restaurant. You can sit there with a bottle of beer and watch the jungle just a few steps away, and the mountains in the distance; watching the sun gradually sway to the west, till disapear at edge of mountain and sky.  the tranquility may be broken by the passing bison antelope sometimes.

   

3. Zanzibar: 

Diamond La Gemma Hotel

Diamonds La Gemma is located among tropical gardens and waterfalls on the northwest coast of Zanzibar. It features a fully equipped water sports centre, spa and 4 restaurants. Guests can relax around the sea water swimming pool or enjoy a relaxing massage at the spa. Those who like sports can head to the tennis courts and an open-air gym.

Invincible sea view with sunset, pillows designed like angel wings, tatami mats, ocean wave like floor lamps...

  

The Manta Resort - Pemba Island

The famous underwater hotel on Zanzibar Island, The Swedish underwater hotel design company Genberg designed it. They designed a unique underwater hotel 250 meters offshore for the Manta Resort. The entire "villa" has three floors, including the top deck, bathroom, lounge area and bedroom below the sea level. From the 360-degree underwater viewing window of the bedroom, visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the nearby coral reef. the light on the windows which attracts many marine lives too.

The hotel is an island by itself. Only enough to show the love of two people.

 


Day 1 Arusha Arrival

Arival at Kilimanjaro Airport, private driver and vehilce will pick you up and transfer to hotel in Arusha.

If the sky is clear on the day, you will have the opportunity to see the highest snow peak in Africa--the Kilimanjaro Snow Mountain , photo stops on the way.

To easy the fatigue from the long flight and relieve jat leg, you will take dinner and rest earlier to store energy for the next day.

Day 2 Arusha Manyara Babati

Welcome to "Switzerland" in Africa! Arusha is full of greenery and vibrant in the morning. the houses on the street are small & cute, see through the window of you hotel, you will enjoy the exotic views while the air is filled with the fragrant aroma of Arabica coffee.

After breakfast, proceed to Tarangire National Park to admire her beauty. In addition to the various wild animals and birds, she has an unusually spectacular herd of elephants and huge baobab forest too.

Beside, you will visit Maasai village and Barabaig village, learn the cultural and history of old tribe.

Return to your hotel at end of the day and enjoy your dinner at hotel restaurant with open deck view. 

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14045Barabaig Village
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14029Maasai village

Day 3 Babati Manyara

In the morning, you will continue wildlife safari in Tarangire National Park. At afternoon, you will be transfered to Lake Manyara for bird watching. it is home to over 400 species of birds,  a truly rewarding for bird enthusiasts.

One of the unique features of the park's wildlife is the tree-climbing lions altough they are rare to see due to the thick vegetation.  A must stop is the new hippo viewing deck from which visitors can gaze upon these large mammals going about their business. 

Return to your hotel at end of the day and enjoy your hotel facility yourself.

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14046Lake Manyara
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Day 4 Manyara Serengeti

After breakfast in the hotel, you will be taken to the Serengeti: the most famous wildlife safari reserve in east Africa.

Whilst on a game drive in the popular southern plains you will be overwhelmed by the never ending flat seas of grass. The Seronera Valley is the heart of the park  where lions and leopards are often spotted. The area around the Seronera River is abuzz with different bird species and large flocks of black headed herons, marabou storks and various birds of prey. The Retima Hippo Pool, where you can get a good look at these gentle giants in their natural habitat. 

Wild picnic lunch under an acacia tree:
On the open land of Serengeti, under a beautiful acacia tree, enjoy an African-style picnic. well settled dinning table with Colorful checkered tablecloth, delicious local food and cool drinks, with wind blows gently through your hair, vast and beautiful grassland... what an authentic Africa memory!

After lunch, continue the game drive  in  Serengeti, and return to hotel at end of the day for your dinner. relax or soak yourself into the swimming pool to cool off the heat away. 

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14296The Retina Hippo Pool
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1779Picnic Lunch Under The Acacia Tree
14028Seronera Valley
1775Hot Air Balloon Safari
1785Fly Camping

Day 5 Serengeti

Proceed to the west side of Serengeti for more wild life safari driving. you will be accompanied by a professional guide, enter the hometown of zebras and wildebeests. The Grumeti and the Mbalageti River both flow into Lake Victoria in the west. huge crocodiles who enjoy basking in the sun during the day while the riverine forest around this area is home to the rare patas monkeys. trekking various wild animals by looking for their footprint,  try another kind of "animal hunting" experience. 

Serengeti hot air balloon safari: 
one of the most fascinating air balloon trips in the world. up in sky, watching the sun sets down at the "end of the world", you just can't stop pressing the camera buttom. 

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1773Walking Safari
14297Grumeti River
14298Mbalageti River
1785Fly Camping

Day 6 Serengeti

The park is together with the Maasai Mara in Kenya, the only conservation area in Africa where you can see the annual migration of hundred thousand zebras and over a million gnus.

The majestic Mara River flows here in the northern part of Serengeti and it is this river in particular that all the migrating animals fear crossing as crocodiles with a size of up to 5 m lurk below the surface. This part of the Serengeti is a lot less frequented by visitors, making it a great place for an intimate safari experience.
if you are lucky, you may wittness the great migration happening right in front of you!

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14300Mara River
1777Night Safari
1785Fly Camping

Day 7 Serengeti Ngorongoro

In the morning, continue the Safari at heart of Serengeti where most of wild life lives. 

In the afternoon, head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.  A walk along the Ngorongoro Crater rim accompanied by an armed ranger takes visitors on a path created by livestock, pass moss covered trees and Masai bomas, offering breath-taking views of the crater below.

Check into one of the Crater Hotel with fascinating view of Ngorongoro crater.  

Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge restaurant:
This restaurant in the game lodge at the top of the world, makes you feels like you have the world. It located in crater of Ngorongoro at more than 2500 altitudes. animals roam freely on the grassland rich in water and grass,  while you are tasting delicious food and ejoy boundless scenery, like a darling of nature. 

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14055Ngorongoro Crater
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Day 8 Ngorongoro Arusha

Today, you will continue the driving safari in Ngorongoro crater hinterland. The crater floor is covered by various landscapes that range from dense mountain forests and woodlands to grasslands, lakes and swamps. Huge herds of ungulates dominate the crater floor with zebras, wildebeests, elands, Grant’s and Thompson’s gazelles being the species most commonly seen. But the crater is also home to the “big five” and elephants, lions and buffaloes are often spotted. a great numbers of lesser flamingos can be seen at Lake Magadi too. 

Archeologists found evidence showing that the area was occupied by hominids over 3 million years ago and thus claiming that it could be the birthplace of mankind. 

At end,  return to Arusha to rest.

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Day 9 Arusha Zanzibar

Take the domestic flight to Zanzibar Island via Dar es Salaam,  pickup at airport by private driver and transfer to your beach resort. 

Afternoon, attend the Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS) tour with English-speaking tour guide. visit Old Sultan Palace (old fort), House of Wonders (Beit Al Ajaib) (exterior), Slave Chambers, & Forodhani food stalls at rest of the day.

Today's slave castle has become a church, next to a church is the elementary school. Zanzibar is the port where black slaves left Africa. These ancient castles full of blood and tears still exist in the urban areas of Zanzibar and Bagamoyo.

Recommend Restaurant:Monsoon Restaurant 
If you want to experience traditional Swahili cuisine, then you must go to Monsoon restaurant: one of the most popular restaurants on Zanzibar. Accompanied by gorgeous, colorful decoration, and live Taraab music, you will instantly blend into the life scene of this multicultural island.

Gourmet delicacies include delicious kebabs with mango and papaya salad;  tender octopus cooked in coconut sauce. don't forget the cocktails... you will  enjoy a perfect evening here.

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14304Sultan's Palace
14302Slave Chambers
14303House of Wonders

Day 10 Zanzibar

It's a dolphin day today. 

Dolphin Bay is a must-visit place on Zanzibar Island. the friendly bottle nose dolphins will appear and preying here every morning. so, get up early to swim with them closely, and Snorkeling at crystal clear water near Coral reef, picnic on sandbank, BBQ seafood lunch... fruit and drinks are provided too.

After lunch, you can choose to move to Tortoise Sanctuary to see tortoises.  the tortoises there are aged more than 100 years, can you imagine? 

Recommend Restaurant: The Rock Restaurant
A well-know restaurant in Zanzibar: the unique and extremely romantic beauty of restaurant built on a rock with unpretentious interiors.

There are 12 tables in the restaurant, which can accommodate 45 people at the same time. The restaurant has an indoor dining area and a balcony, overlooking the clear ocean. The restaurant mainly serves seafood caught from near the rocks. 

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14295The Rock Restaurant Zanzibar
14299Changu Island(Tortoise Sanctuary)

Day 11 Zanzibar Dar es Salaam Departure

To those who choose to fly back to their hometown directly from Zanzibar airport, you can spend your last minutes at your wish. then private driver will take you to the airport before your flight schedule.

Customers who choose to fly home from the capital city of Dar es Salaam, you will take a short flight from Zanzibar airport first, then catch your international flight back home. 

Visa to Enter Tanzania+

More than 67 countries whose nationals are not required to apply for visa to enter Tanzania. They will undergo immigration formalities at the entry point upon arrival. That include citizens of Cyprus, Kenya, Malaysia, Singapore, South African...

Any foreign national who is eligible for a Tanzania visa is also eligible for a visa on arrival. However, it is recommended to apply for a visa prior to visiting Tanzania. There are different types of visa for Tanzania, as well as a list of countries that must apply for a referral visa, which involves a lengthier screening process.

For more details, please refer to 
https://www.tanzaniavisas.com/visa-on-arrival/

Weather of Tanzania+

Tanzania is located in the tropics, south of the equator, and it is warm all year round. The average temperature is around 22°C-29°C in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, and 11°C-22°C in Arusha. But It is usually cool in the morning and evening, There is a big temperature difference between day and night in Tanzania. 

It is recommended to prepare two coats, one thin and one thick, wear them in layer, like the 2-peice jacket; to wear long trousers when going out for safari, and sport sandals for those who tend to sweat. It is recommended to wear a "close-fitting T-shirt + 2-piece jacket (with fleece)" in the morning and evening. 

When the temperature rises, take off your outermost jacket, then the fleece one and change to quick-drying clothes. You can wear sneakers for exercise in the morning. Change to sport sandals at noon and afternoon. Prepair a set of long pajamas for sleeping. Masks are necessary, preferably thin ones. The magic headscarf is a good alternative.

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