11 Days Big Five Safari & Zanzibar

Safari + Beach

11 Days Big Five Safari & Zanzibar

Game drives across Zanzibar's white-sand coast, then barefoot days on the Indian Ocean — one seamless 11-day journey.

11 days / 10 nightsFrom $2,863 per person

Trip overview

The perfect combination of Tanzania's iconic wildlife parks and Zanzibar's pristine beaches — the ultimate 11-day East Africa experience.

Highlights

  • Ngorongoro Crater|Zanzibar Beach
  • Big-game safari through Zanzibar's white-sand coast
  • Indian Ocean beach days on Zanzibar to finish
  • All park fees, transfers and internal connections handled for you
  • One private guide on safari, one itinerary end to end

Day by day

Arrival in Zanzibar / Stone Town
Day 1

Arrival in Zanzibar / Stone Town

Arrival transfer, check-in and relaxed evening in historic Stone Town.

Overnight: Stone Town
  • ✓Airport transfer
  • ✓Accommodation
Stone Town and Spice Farm Tour
Day 2

Stone Town and Spice Farm Tour

Explore Stone Town heritage and Zanzibar spice culture before beach transfer.

Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
  • ✓Guide
  • ✓Entrance where applicable
  • ✓Transfers
Prison Island and Beach Relaxation
Day 3

Prison Island and Beach Relaxation

Visit Prison Island and enjoy beach time.

Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
  • ✓Boat transfer
  • ✓Excursion guide
Safari Blue Dhow Experience
Day 4

Safari Blue Dhow Experience

Dhow sailing, snorkeling, sandbank visit and island lunch experience.

Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
  • ✓Excursion
  • ✓Boat
  • ✓Lunch where applicable
Jozani Forest and East Coast Experience
Day 5

Jozani Forest and East Coast Experience

Discover Jozani Forest, red colobus monkeys and scenic East Coast villages.

Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
  • ✓Entrance fees
  • ✓Transport
  • ✓Guide
Mnemba / Nungwi / Kendwa Experience
Day 6

Mnemba / Nungwi / Kendwa Experience

Snorkeling, northern beach visit or sunset dhow experience depending on plan.

Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
  • ✓Excursion
  • ✓Transfers
Leisure Beach Day
Day 7

Leisure Beach Day

Free day for swimming, spa, photography or optional water activities.

Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
  • ✓Accommodation
  • ✓Meals as booked
Departure from Zanzibar Airport
Day 8

Departure from Zanzibar Airport

Airport transfer for onward flight.

Overnight: DepartureMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • ✓Airport transfer
Arrival in Zanzibar / Stone Town
Day 9

Arrival in Zanzibar / Stone Town

Arrival transfer, check-in and relaxed evening in historic Stone Town.

Overnight: Stone Town
  • ✓Airport transfer
  • ✓Accommodation
Stone Town and Spice Farm Tour
Day 10

Stone Town and Spice Farm Tour

Explore Stone Town heritage and Zanzibar spice culture before beach transfer.

Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
  • ✓Guide
  • ✓Entrance where applicable
  • ✓Transfers
Departure from Zanzibar Airport
Day 11

Departure from Zanzibar Airport

Breakfast at hotel, final leisure time depending on flight schedule, then airport transfer.

Overnight: DepartureMeals: Breakfast
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Airport transfer
  • ✓Travel assistance

Pricing per person

Rates are per person sharing, based on your group size and chosen comfort level. Park fees, transfers, meals and crew are all included.

Comfort levelp2p4p6
low$4,220$3,783$3,638
mid$4,587$4,112$3,954
high$5,275$4,729$4,547

What's included

  • ✓All park and conservation area entry fees
  • ✓Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • ✓Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • ✓Accommodation as listed in your chosen tier
  • ✓All meals on safari and drinking water in the vehicle
  • ✓Airport and inter-park transfers
  • ✓Government taxes and levies

Not included

  • ×International flights and visa fees
  • ×Travel and medical insurance
  • ×Tips for guides and lodge staff
  • ×Alcoholic and premium drinks
  • ×Optional activities (balloon flights, spa, diving)
  • ×Personal shopping and laundry

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