Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar
Combine a private Tanzania safari with Zanzibar beach time. Compare packages, then tailor your parks, accommodation and island nights.
Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Packages
Compare the trips below, or jump to costs and trip lengths, parks and flight connections or planning FAQs. Check each route: the Kenya and Zanzibar trip is an alternative with its safari in Kenya.
- All accommodations
- Professional Safari Guide
- Arusha Tarangire Karatu Ngorongoro Stone Town Zanzibar Beach
- All accommodations
- Professional Safari Guide
- Arusha Tarangire Lake Manyara Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater Stone Town Zanzibar Beach
- All accommodations
- Professional Safari Guide
- Arusha Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire National Park Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater Zanzibar
- All accommodations
- Professional Safari Guide
- Arusha Tarangire Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Stone Town Zanzibar Beach
- Professional Safari Guide
- Arusha Tarangire Lake Manyara Serengeti Zanzibar Beach
- Professional Safari Guide
- Arusha Tarangire National Park Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti National Park Stone Town Zanzibar Beach
- All accommodations
- Professional Safari Guide
- Nairobi Amboseli Lake Nakuru Maasai Mara Stone Town Zanzibar Beach
Compare Costs, Trip Lengths and Inclusions
How much does a Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holiday cost?
Our 11-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar trip starts at $2,865 per person for 6+ travellers in low season, in the Mid-Luxury category. The published example for two travellers in high season is $4,157 per person. These are total trip prices for that itinerary, excluding international airline tickets.
Your travel season, group size, room arrangements, safari route and beach hotel affect the quote. Compare the Mid-Luxury, Luxury and High-End options on your selected itinerary rather than treating one starting price as the cost of every safari and beach package.
For a shorter combination, compare our 7-day Tanzania and Zanzibar itinerary, from $1,380 per person for 6+ travellers in low season, Mid-Luxury, excluding international airline tickets. Check its detailed price tables for other party sizes and seasons.
How many days should you allow for safari and Zanzibar?
Count game-drive days, transfer days and island nights separately. Our 7-day itinerary has two safari days in Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater, followed by three nights on Zanzibar: one in Stone Town and two at the beach. It does not visit the Serengeti.
If the Serengeti is a priority, compare our 11-day safari and beach trip and 13-day Tanzania and Zanzibar itinerary. Check the actual overnight stops and time in the parks before choosing between a shorter holiday and a longer route.
What is included in a safari and beach package?
The 11-day example lists accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner, a private 4×4, fuel, driver-guide, park fees, drinking water, a local flight, taxes, VAT and support. International flights, tips, alcohol and other drinks, and optional activities are excluded. Confirm the exact flight sector, transfers and activities in your own proposal. Full board covers meals; it does not mean all drinks and excursions are included.
Kilidove Tours plans the mainland safari and Zanzibar stay together from Arusha. Choose the balance of wildlife, Stone Town and beach time, with the route, flight connections and accommodation set out in one personalised proposal.
For a mainland-only trip, explore our private Tanzania safaris. For a beach-only stay, compare our Zanzibar holidays.
A safari and beach holiday suits travellers who want game drives followed by time on the Indian Ocean. Start with your priorities: a short park introduction, more Serengeti time, a family trip with fewer hotel changes or a Tanzania and Zanzibar honeymoon. Your available days determine how much of each experience fits.
Safari Parks, Routes and Flights to Zanzibar
The Northern Circuit can combine Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. Each package visits its own selection. For a migration-focused safari, discuss the area for your dates; herd locations and river crossings cannot be guaranteed.
Safari first or Zanzibar first? Safari first lets you finish with beach time. Starting on Zanzibar can fit different international flights or existing hotel bookings. Confirm arrival and departure airports, meeting points and overnight stops before buying international tickets. A safari from Zanzibar needs its own flight and transfer plan.
Getting from the parks to the island. Your flight may leave from Arusha Airport or a safari airstrip, depending on the itinerary. Do not assume every route uses the same airport, a direct service or a fixed flight time. Check the confirmed flight, baggage allowance, bag dimensions and airport transfers in your proposal. A ferry requires a separate journey to Dar es Salaam and is not a substitute for every safari flight.
Safari Lodges and Zanzibar Beach Hotels
Choose accommodation for both parts of the trip. Safari lodges and tented camps should fit the parks on your route; on Zanzibar, decide between Stone Town, beach time or both. Compare Mid-Luxury, Luxury and High-End options by location, room arrangements and meal plan, with the proposed properties named in your quote.
A luxury Tanzania safari and Zanzibar package depends on the actual rooms and services selected. Full board and all-inclusive are different arrangements: check drinks, excursions and any supplements for each stay. Tell us about children’s ages, dietary requirements and mobility needs before the accommodation is confirmed.
Explore Tanzania safari lodges and camps and our Zanzibar island guide to compare the two parts of your holiday.
Why Plan Your Safari and Zanzibar Trip With Kilidove Tours?
A local team coordinating both parts.
Our Arusha team plans your safari route, onward travel and Zanzibar accommodation together. Discuss the balance of game drives and island nights with the same booking team before choosing the itinerary.
Our own safari vehicles and local guides.
On the private mainland safari, our Tanzanian driver-guides and customised 4×4 Land Cruisers are part of the experience. Read about our driver-guides and safari fleet. Zanzibar transfers and excursions are listed separately in your proposal.
Company information you can check.
Read our story, browse the traveller reviews below and view Kilidove’s listing in the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators directory.
Zanzibar Beaches, Stone Town and Island Experiences
Choose your beach base. Compare Nungwi and Kendwa in the north with Paje and Jambiani on the east coast, or discuss Matemwe. Choose the hotel for the beach setting, room style and activities you want. Tides, weather and conditions at the individual beach affect swimming and boat trips; a coast name alone does not guarantee suitable conditions.
Leave time for Stone Town. Zanzibar’s UNESCO-listed old town adds Swahili history, markets and architecture to a beach stay. Our 7-day itinerary includes one Stone Town night before the beach. On other routes, check whether a town stay or guided tour is included rather than assuming it is part of every package.
Add activities selectively. Ask about a spice farm visit, Jozani Forest, a dhow excursion, snorkelling or diving. Availability, conditions and suitability vary; optional excursions cost extra unless listed in your proposal. Leave some island days free if rest is the reason for your beach extension.
Explore our things to do in Zanzibar guide for ideas.
How to Book Your Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday
1
Share your plans.
Send an enquiry with your dates, group size, budget and preferred safari-to-beach balance. Mention any flights or Zanzibar hotel nights already booked. Requesting a quote is free and without obligation.
2
Review the proposal.
Our booking team will contact you using the details provided and prepare a personalised route. Check the day-by-day programme, accommodation, meal plans, domestic flights, transfers, inclusions and total price. Discuss changes before deciding.
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Confirm the written terms.
Ask your consultant for the deposit, balance deadlines, cancellation conditions, payment fees and reservation confirmation process before paying. Our payment FAQs provide general payment information.
Can I customise the safari and Zanzibar stay?
Yes. Tell us which parks matter most, how many island nights you want and your accommodation budget. We can discuss a different travel order, existing hotel reservations or a family safari pace. Confirm the revised itinerary, available rooms and final price in the proposal.
Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar FAQs
June to October is generally a drier period for combining northern Tanzania with Zanzibar. January and February can suit a southern Serengeti or Ndutu calving-season route, while March to May is generally wetter. Match the safari area and beach plans to your dates: weather, herd movements and sea conditions vary.
Read our best time to visit Tanzania guide for seasonal planning.
Check the applicable mandatory inbound insurance before travelling. Current official guidance uses your first point of entry to determine the provider and explains when a valid policy covers onward travel between mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar without duplicate payment. Keep the certificate and QR code with you.
See our Zanzibar travel insurance guide and the official ZIC notice for the applicable conditions. Check current eligibility, exemptions and premiums for your journey.
Read our Tanzania visa guide and confirm current requirements with Tanzania Immigration. Yellow fever documentation depends on your travel and transit history; check official entry requirements and seek individual travel-health advice.
Check the selected itinerary. The 11-day example lists a local flight, while the 7-day trip specifically lists the Arusha–Zanzibar flight. Your proposal should identify the actual sector, baggage allowance and transfers. International airline tickets are excluded from these published price examples.
Send the hotel name, location and booked dates when you enquire. These details are needed to assess how the mainland safari, island flight and transfers could fit around your existing reservation. Confirm the revised scope and price before making further bookings.
Share each traveller’s arrival airport, flight time and departure details. Different arrivals may require separate transfers or an additional overnight stop, so have the meeting point, start time and any extra costs set out in the quote.
Tell us about dietary requirements or food allergies before confirming the trip. Ask for arrangements to be checked with each safari lodge and Zanzibar hotel, including packed lunches and transfer days. A request should not be treated as confirmed until the relevant property has agreed to it.
Describe the assistance you need for vehicle access, walking, steps and bathroom facilities. Ask for the specific vehicle, lodge rooms, Zanzibar hotel and airport transfers to be checked before confirming. Accessibility varies by property and route; a category label alone does not establish suitability.
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