10 days Zanzibar Tour Packages

Overview of the Day
Arrival in Tanzania and overnight near the gateway to Mikumi National Park.

Safari Experience
As you arrive, the air feels warm and earthy, carrying subtle scents of dust, grass, and distant rain. Your guide welcomes you with the calm confidence that comes from years on the road. Even before the safari begins, there’s a sense of anticipation—this is Africa, unfiltered and real.

Distance & Travel Time

• Airport to lodge: approx. 50–70 km
• 1–1.5 hours depending on arrival point

What to Expect

• Private transfer with an experienced safari driver-guide
• Comfortable lodge accommodation
• Time to rest and adjust after international travel

Emotionally, this day is about arrival and reassurance—knowing you’re in capable hands.

Overview of the Day
Enter Mikumi National Park for your first full safari experience.

Safari Experience
The landscape opens wide—golden grasslands stretching to the horizon, dotted with acacia trees. Almost immediately, wildlife appears. Giraffes move gracefully across the plains, zebras cluster in loose herds, and elephants lumber through the bush with quiet authority.

The sounds are subtle: wind through grass, distant bird calls, the low rumble of elephants. For many guests, this first game drive brings a powerful mix of excitement and awe.

Distance & Travel Time

• Lodge to park gates: approx. 30 km
• 45 minutes

What to Expect

Mid-range or luxury safari lodge with en-suite facilities

Morning and afternoon game drives (2–4 hours each)

Excellent chances to see lions, buffalo, elephants, and plains game

Mostly flat terrain with well-maintained dirt roads

Overview of the Day
A full day immersed in Mikumi’s diverse ecosystems.

Safari Experience
Early morning light paints the savannah soft gold. This is prime time for predators. Lions are often seen resting after the night’s hunt, bellies full, tails flicking lazily. Hippos crowd river pools, snorting and yawning, while crocodiles lie motionless on muddy banks.

By afternoon, the heat rises and wildlife gathers near water sources. The rhythm of safari life becomes familiar, comforting.

Distance & Travel Time

• Minimal driving outside game drives

What to Expect

• Flexible game drive schedule based on wildlife movement
• Picnic lunch inside the park
• Strong focus on photography and observation
• Quiet evenings back at the lodge

Guests often describe this day as deeply grounding—a true connection to the wild.

Overview of the Day
Travel from mainland Tanzania to Zanzibar.

Safari Experience
After breakfast, you leave the dusty tracks behind and head toward the coast. The shift is dramatic. A short domestic flight lifts you over patchwork landscapes before turquoise ocean fills the windows. On landing in Zanzibar, humid sea air replaces dry savannah breeze.

Distance & Travel Time

• Road transfer to airstrip/airport: 1–2 hours
• Flight: approx. 1 hour

What to Expect

• Assisted check-in and baggage handling
• Private transfer to beach resort
• First swim in the Indian Ocean

Emotionally, this day feels like a reward—you’ve earned the beach.

Overview of the Day
Guided cultural exploration of historic Stone Town.

Safari Experience
Stone Town is alive with texture and sound. Narrow alleys twist between coral-stone buildings, carved wooden doors tell stories of status and history, and markets buzz with voices and color. The scent of spices, coffee, and the sea hangs in the air.

Your guide explains Zanzibar’s role in Indian Ocean trade, its sultans, and its complex past—honestly and respectfully.

Distance & Travel Time

• Short road transfers
• Walking tour at an easy pace

What to Expect

• 3–4 hour guided tour
• Flat terrain with shaded stops
• Local lunch featuring coconut-based dishes

This day brings curiosity and cultural appreciation.

Overview of the Day
Explore Zanzibar’s rural heart and spice heritage.

Safari Experience
Hands brush against glossy leaves as your guide crushes cloves and cinnamon bark, releasing intense aromas. You taste fresh mango, pineapple, and jackfruit straight from the tree. Birds call overhead while farmers tend the land as they have for generations.

Distance & Travel Time

• Approx. 40 km
• Around 1 hour

What to Expect

• Gentle walking
• Interactive, educational experience
• Respectful community engagement

Guests often feel joy and connection during this day.

Overview of the Day
Transfer to Zanzibar’s tranquil East Coast.

Safari Experience
Here, the ocean stretches wide and shallow, glowing turquoise under the sun. At low tide, the sea retreats far, revealing sandbanks and tidal pools. The atmosphere is calm, slow, and restorative.

Distance & Travel Time

• Approx. 70 km
• 1.5 hours

What to Expect

• Beachfront accommodation
• Swimming during high tide, walks during low tide
• Fresh seafood dinners

This day delivers deep relaxation.

Overview of the Day
Discover Zanzibar’s underwater world.

Safari Experience
Sliding into warm, clear water, the world goes quiet. Coral gardens burst with color—parrotfish, angelfish, and schools of silver fish move effortlessly around you. For safari travelers, this feels like a new kind of wildlife encounter.

Distance & Travel Time

• Short boat trips

What to Expect

• Guided snorkeling with safety briefings
• Weather- and tide-dependent planning
• Relaxed afternoon at the resort

This day sparks wonder and playful excitement.

Overview of the Day
Classic sunset cruise on a traditional dhow.
Safari Experience
The wooden dhow glides smoothly as the sun lowers into the sea. The sail catches the breeze, glasses clink softly, and conversation fades into quiet appreciation. The sky shifts from gold to pink to deep blue.
Distance & Travel Time
Short coastal transfer
What to Expect
Calm sailing conditions
Light snacks and drinks
Ideal photo opportunities
This evening often becomes the emotional highlight of the trip.

Overview of the Day
Departure from Zanzibar.

Safari Experience
Morning light filters through palm leaves. Breakfast is slow, unhurried. The ocean offers one last shimmer before your private transfer. Departures are smooth and well-coordinated.

Distance & Travel Time

• Approx. 60–80 km
• 1.5–2 hours

What to Expect

• Flexible timing
• Airport assistance
• A journey that stays with you

Guests leave feeling fulfilled, relaxed, and inspired.