Overview – 10 Days Kilimanjaro Serengeti & Zanzibar Private Tour
The 10 Days Kilimanjaro Serengeti & Zanzibar Private Tour is the ultimate Tanzania experience, designed for travelers who want to see the country’s best highlights in just one journey. This private adventure offers the perfect mix of Kilimanjaro mountain hiking, thrilling wildlife safaris, and beach relaxation in Zanzibar. Ideal for time-conscious travelers, couples, families, and senior adventurers, the 10 Days Kilimanjaro Serengeti & Zanzibar Private Tour ensures you enjoy nature, culture, and wildlife without rushing.
Start with a scenic Kilimanjaro day hike via the lush Marangu Route or the scenic Cathedral Point trail. Then continue to the wild beauty of Tarangire National Park, the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, and the world-famous Serengeti—with the chance to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration depending on the season. After your safari adventure, fly to Zanzibar Island, where your tour includes snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll, swimming with sea turtles, the Safari Blue full-day tour, and a cultural discovery of Stone Town and a spice farm.
The 10 Days Kilimanjaro Serengeti & Zanzibar Private Tour is fully customizable and can start in either Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro, depending on your travel preferences. We offer a variety of accommodations, from comfortable midrange lodges to luxurious tented camps and seaside resorts. With all logistics handled by our expert team, the 10 Days Kilimanjaro Serengeti & Zanzibar Private Tour promises a stress-free and unforgettable journey across Tanzania.
10 days kilimanjaro serengeti and zanzibar private tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Welcome to Moshi
Your 10 Days Kilimanjaro Serengeti & Zanzibar Private Tour starts with a warm welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Our professional guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, relax or explore this peaceful safari town.
📍 Overnight stay in Arusha.
Day 2: Kilimanjaro Day Hike – Marangu or Cathedral Point
Experience a full-day adventure on Mount Kilimanjaro. Choose between:
Marangu Route: A rainforest hike up to Mandara Hut with chances to spot blue monkeys and birds.
Cathedral Point (Shira Plateau): Offers alpine scenery and glacier views at high elevation.
This day hike gives you a taste of Africa’s highest mountain without the need to summit — a highlight of the 10 Days Kilimanjaro Serengeti & Zanzibar Private Tour.
📍 Return to Arusha for overnight.
Day 3: Tarangire National Park Safari
Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobabs and large elephant herds. Enjoy a game drive in search of lions, giraffes, wildebeest, and colorful birdlife.
📷 Optional Activity: Visit a Maasai cultural boma near the park entrance.
🚶♂️ Optional Activity: Short nature walk along the Tarangire River (where available).
🦒 Wildlife to expect: Elephants, lions, zebras, baobab trees, giraffes, and ostriches.
📍 Overnight stay inside Tarangire or nearby in Karatu.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti Transfer
Descend into the stunning Ngorongoro Crater — home to black rhinos, flamingos, hippos, lions, and more. After lunch at the hippo pool, continue your safari journey to the vast Serengeti plains, arriving by sunset.
🥾 Optional Activity: Olduvai Gorge Museum visit (en route to Serengeti).
📸 Optional Activity: Scenic stop at Ngorongoro Viewpoint for photos.
🦏 Wildlife to expect: Black rhinos, hippos, lions, flamingos, and hyenas.
📍 Overnight in Central Serengeti.
Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Enjoy a full day game drive in the heart of Serengeti National Park, known for its Big Five, open plains, and incredible predator sightings. This part of your 10 Days Kilimanjaro Serengeti & Zanzibar Private Tour is a wildlife enthusiast's dream.
📽️ Optional Activity: Sunset bush dinner or sundowner (luxury option).
🏕️ Optional Upgrade: Balloon Safari (available early morning at extra cost).
🦁 Wildlife to expect: Lions, leopards, cheetahs, wildebeest, and warthogs.
📍 Overnight in Central Serengeti.
Day 6: Serengeti Safari – Optional Wildebeest Migration Tracking
Another full day in Serengeti. If your tour aligns with the Great Wildebeest Migration, you’ll be transferred to Northern Serengeti for a chance to witness the Mara River crossing — one of nature’s most dramatic wildlife events.
🐾 Optional Activity: Visit a local research center or anti-poaching outpost.
🦓 Wildlife to expect: Wildebeest migration (seasonal), crocodiles at Mara River, elands, topis, and more.
📍 Overnight in Central or Northern Serengeti, depending on season.
Day 7: Serengeti Morning Game Drive & Flight to Zanzibar + Sunset Cruise
After an early game drive, catch your scenic bush flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you’ll transfer to your beach resort. In the evening, enjoy a traditional sunset dhow cruise along the Indian Ocean — a magical experience of your 10 Days Kilimanjaro Serengeti & Zanzibar Private Tour.
⛵ Optional Activity: Upgrade to a private dhow for a romantic experience.
🍹 Optional Activity: Add a beachside cocktail dinner upon return.
📍 Overnight in Nungwi or Paje beach resort.
Day 8: Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll & Baraka Natural Aquarium
Embark on a snorkeling tour at Mnemba Atoll, home to vibrant coral reefs and tropical fish. Later, visit Baraka Natural Aquarium to feed and swim with rescued sea turtles in a natural lagoon — a family favorite on the 10 Days Kilimanjaro Serengeti & Zanzibar Private Tour.
📍 Overnight at your beach resort.
Day 9: Full-Day Safari Blue Tour – Island Adventure
Sail on a dhow boat to enjoy snorkeling, natural pools, hidden sandbanks, and a delicious seafood BBQ. The Safari Blue Tour is the ultimate Zanzibar marine experience and a highlight of your 10 Days Kilimanjaro Serengeti & Zanzibar Private Tour.
📍 Overnight in Zanzibar.
Day 10: Spice Farm Visit, Stone Town Tour & Departure
After breakfast, visit a local Spice Farm to taste fresh cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, and tropical fruits. Then explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, filled with narrow streets, historic buildings, and vibrant culture. Later, transfer to the airport for your departure.
📍 End of the 10 Days Kilimanjaro Serengeti & Zanzibar Private Tour.
✅ Why Choose This 10 Days Kilimanjaro Serengeti & Zanzibar Private Tour?
Combines mountain adventure, wildlife safari, and beach escape
Great for couples, families, and private groups
Can start in Arusha or Zanzibar — fully customizable
Includes all transfers, domestic flights, park fees, and guided tours
Options for midrange or luxury accommodations throughout
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