Our Tanzania & Zanzibar holidays & tours
There's nothing that beats wildlife watching in Tanzania, other than an additional beach break on the spice island of Zanzibar, that is. Tanzania and Zanzibar holidays combine all the elements of a classic safari trip with time to relax next to the warm waves of the Indian Ocean. Get excited on the slopes of Kilimanjaro, the plains of the Serengeti and within the realm of the Masai Mara before zipping off to Zanzibar for a few days of unadulterated bliss.
Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday
Your tailor-made Tanzania safari & Zanzibar beach holiday
From
£8499
11 days
ex flights
Luxury Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday
Selous safari then relax on beautiful Zanzibar
From
£5050
13 days
inc UK flights
Tanzania tour with Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar
Kilimanjaro, 5 national parks and Zanzibar beach break
From
US $4500 to US $6270
12 days
ex flights
Nyerere and Ruaha safari and Zanzibar holiday, Tanzania
A true safari adventure, followed by Zanzibar’s pure bliss
From
£7050
11 days
ex flights
Safari and Zanzibar beach holiday, Tanzania
maasai activities,Mkomazi & snorkeling in Zanzibar
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US $4305 to US $4800
13 days
ex flights
Tanzania luxury safari and beach holiday
Safari in remote wilderness, relax on white-sand beaches
From
£9270
11 days
ex flights
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Tanzania & Zanzibar map & highlights
You’ll need to be prepared to fly to make the most of holidays combining a Tanzanian safari with Zanzibar. Flights make short work of the distance from both the northern safari circuit and the more secluded southern national parks, with light aircraft plying direct routes to Zanzibar from Arusha (90 mins), airstrips in the Serengeti (80 mins) and Selous (approx 1 to 2hrs, dependent on stops). Alternatively, Pemba, the Zanzibar Archipelago’s second largest island, offers world-class diving and utter seclusion, with a fraction of the visitors of Unguja, the main island. The beaches, however, are arguably better on the latter.
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Ngorongoro Crater
2. Northeast coast
3. Selous Game Reserve
4. Serengeti National Park
5. Spice plantations
6. Stone Town
2. Northeast coast
3. Selous Game Reserve
4. Serengeti National Park
5. Spice plantations
6. Stone Town
Ngorongoro Crater
1. Ngorongoro Crater
Over three million years ago a giant Rift Valley volcano collapsed, leaving behind this 25km-wide intact crater. Now home to over 30,000 animals, this giant ‘bowl’ is the best place in Tanzania to see the Big Five, with game drives almost guaranteed to serve up lions, rhino and massive bull elephants. Ancient human remains unearthed in Olduvai Gorge, just outside the crater itself, have shaped our understanding of human evolution.
Northeast coast
2. Northeast coast
Zanzibar’s northeast coast offers some of the island’s most pristine powder-white beaches and best snorkelling and diving, with the stunning Mnemba Island coral reefs just a kilometre offshore. The further north you head, the more isolated and quiet the beaches become. Sailing trips in a traditional Swahili dhow offer a serene, alternative view of the crystal-clear Indian Ocean and the coast’s swaying palm trees.
Selous Game Reserve
3. Selous Game Reserve
Over four times bigger than the Serengeti yet receiving just a fraction of the visitors, Selous is Tanzania’s giant wildlife secret. You’ll see the Big Five here, without a side helping of safari trucks, but alongside the best chance in Tanzania to see endangered wild dogs. Walking safaris and boat trips on the Rufiji River and Lake Tagalaga offer more intimate, exclusive safari experiences than in the busy northern national parks.
Serengeti National Park
4. Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti’s vast plains are famous for a reason; stretching to the horizon and dotted with Acacia trees this is the quintessential safari experience. Tanzania’s oldest and most iconic national park is home to one of the largest populations of lions in Africa and one of the world’s greatest wildlife wonders – the Great Wildebeest Migration. Travel during July to September to see the great herds of wildebeest and zebra crossing the Mara River.
Spice plantations
5. Spice plantations
Zanzibar’s Arab traders grew prosperous on exports of its spices, shipping cloves, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, nutmeg, turmeric and black pepper to Europe and beyond. While the island’s spice trade is now in decline, tours of the small spice plantations outside Stone Town offer you a captivating chance to spend time with local farmers and their families and discover the aromatic cornerstone of the island’s cultural heritage.
Stone Town
6. Stone Town
Once the beating heart of Tanzania’s spice and slave trade, this UNESCO-listed trading town remains largely intact and still offers a heady melange of Swahili, Arab, Indian and European cultures. Explore the winding alleyways and you’ll find crumbling houses hidden behind the famous, intricately-carved wooden doors. By night, in the Forodhani Gardens, outdoor barbecues offer up mouth-watering feasts of freshly-caught seafood.
Our Tanzania and Zanzibar holidays reviews
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36Tanzania and Zanzibar holidays reviews
Aziza Constance11 Nov 2025
The Mass Mara and Serengeti were amazing. Zanzibar and its beautiful people and beaches, was a great way to finish off the trip. The ocean was much needed after all the African massages! (road trips on dirt roads). I got to see all of the big 5. I missed the great migration, so will be back!
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Marcie Barent02 Oct 2024
This trip was amazing. Seeing all the animals was amazing. Hiking part of Kilimanjaro was a great personal accomplishment. It was great to end the trip on Zanzibar with some relaxation.read more
Keith Griffin01 Jul 2024
It was an amazing time offering exceptional experiences, due in part to the amazing knowledge of the driver guide, Justinread more
