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Here’s a 10-Day Curated Luxury Tour Itinerary for Tanzania & Zanzibar — blending wildlife safaris, cultural experiences, and beachside bliss. Experience this unforgettable East African escape!

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10-Day Tanzania & Zanzibar Luxury Tour Itinerary ✨

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha — Gateway to the Safari

VIP airport pickup with private transfer.

Check-in at our comfortable villa

Welcome dinner at The Blue Heron — taste authentic Tanzanian cuisine like nyama choma and ugali.

Relax with a rooftop cocktail overlooking Mount Meru.

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Day 2: Tarangire National Park Safari

Breakfast at the hotel.

Private drive to Tarangire National Park — famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds.

Guided game drive: spot lions, zebras, giraffes, and leopards.

Picnic lunch in the wild.

Check-in at Tarangire Treetops Lodge — a luxurious treehouse stay.

Sundowner drinks by the campfire, with a Maasai cultural performance.

Dinner at the lodge under the stars.

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Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park

Early breakfast.

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park — home to tree-climbing lions and thousands of flamingos.

Game drive and bird-watching experience.

Picnic lunch by the lake.

Visit Mto wa Mbu Village — interact with locals, learn traditional banana beer brewing, and taste Tanzanian street food.

Check-in at Escarpment Luxury Lodge — with panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley.

Dinner overlooking Lake Manyara.

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Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Adventure

Early breakfast at the lodge.

Private safari in Ngorongoro Crater — a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Explore the crater floor — spotting rhinos, lions, and flamingos at the soda lakes.

Picnic lunch by the Hippo Pool.

Visit a Maasai boma (village) — learn about Maasai traditions, songs, and dances.

Check-in at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge — a blend of opulence and wilderness.

Candlelit dinner with crater views.

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Day 5: Serengeti National Park — Into the Wild

Breakfast at the lodge.

Private drive to Serengeti National Park — famous for the Great Migration and endless savannah.

Game drive: witness wildebeests, lions, cheetahs, and more.

Luxury picnic in the heart of the Serengeti.

Check-in at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti.

Sunset drinks at the infinity pool overlooking a watering hole.

Dinner at the lodge, with Maasai warrior performances.

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Day 6: Serengeti Safari & Hot Air Balloon Ride

Early morning hot air balloon safari — watch the sunrise over the Serengeti.

Champagne breakfast in the bush after landing.

Full-day game drive exploring hidden parts of the Serengeti.

Picnic lunch by a secluded riverbank.

Return to the lodge for a spa treatment.

Dinner under the stars with a private bonfire setup.

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Day 7: Fly to Zanzibar — Beach Bliss Awaits

Morning flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar.

Check-in at The Residence Zanzibar — a 5-star beach resort surrounded by palm trees and white sands.

Fresh seafood lunch at the beachside restaurant.

Afternoon relaxation: poolside cocktails or a spa treatment.

Sunset dhow cruise — sail into the Indian Ocean while sipping champagne.

Dinner at Emerson on Hurumzi — rooftop dining with Swahili delicacies and live taarab music.

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Day 8: Stone Town Exploration

Breakfast at the hotel.

Guided tour of Stone Town — a UNESCO site known for its blend of African, Arab, and European influences.

Visit:

House of Wonders

Sultan’s Palace Museum

Old Fort

Freddie Mercury’s House

Lunch at Lukmaan Restaurant — a taste of Zanzibari cuisine like biryani and octopus curry.

Spice tour — walk through a local spice farm, learning about cloves, vanilla, and nutmeg.

Dinner at The Tea House Restaurant — a romantic setting overlooking Stone Town.

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Day 9: Island Adventures — Safari Blue Tour

Breakfast at the hotel.

Full-day Safari Blue Tour:

Traditional dhow boat trip to Menai Bay.

Snorkeling in crystal-clear waters.

Visit Kwale Island — swim in a natural lagoon.

Fresh seafood beach BBQ.

Dolphin spotting.

Return to the hotel for a beach bonfire dinner.

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Day 10: Farewell — Beach Relaxation & Departure

Sunrise yoga session by the beach.

Brunch at The Rock Restaurant — a world-famous restaurant on a rock in the middle of the ocean.

Last-minute souvenir shopping in Stone Town’s vibrant markets.

Private airport transfer with customized Gemz of Africa gift bags.

Departure from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.

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What’s Included:

9 nights’ luxury accommodation.

Daily breakfast, select lunches & dinners.

All private transfers and domestic flights.

Game drives, safari fees, and park entries.

Exclusive experiences: hot air balloon safari, spice tour, and dhow cruise.

What’s Not Included:

International airfare.

Personal purchases and tips.

Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.