11 Days Tanzania Grand Safari & Zanzibar Escape is a complete journey designed for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife landscapes and then slow down on the Indian Ocean coast in a calm and beautiful island setting. This carefully planned holiday combines deep wildlife encounters, professional guiding, responsible tourism and a peaceful beach retreat, creating a balanced adventure that is comfortable, ethical and genuinely rewarding.
This safari and island combination follows conservation principles supported by global environmental and wildlife organizations such as World Wide Fund for Nature, African Wildlife Foundation and Wildlife Conservation Society, ensuring that your travel supports wildlife protection, local communities and responsible land use. Your holiday is professionally arranged and operated by Eddy Tours & Safaris, a trusted local company with strong experience in both safari operations and Zanzibar logistics.
11 Days Tanzania Grand Safari & Zanzibar Escape – Tour Overview
The 11 Days Tanzania Grand Safari & Zanzibar Escape brings together northern Tanzania’s most iconic ecosystems and the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar into one seamless and professionally managed holiday. The safari section focuses on responsible wildlife viewing, conservation awareness and relaxed daily pacing to allow you to enjoy nature without rushing between destinations.
Throughout your journey, your safari activities align with biodiversity protection frameworks promoted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and ecosystem governance guidance from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, ensuring that tourism contributes positively to conservation outcomes.
After the safari, your Zanzibar escape offers time to rest, swim, explore cultural heritage and reflect on your journey in a calm coastal environment influenced by environmental and marine conservation standards promoted by organizations such as Conservation International and United Nations Environment Programme.
11 Days Tanzania Grand Safari & Zanzibar Escape – Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Tanzania and transfer to Arusha
Your 11 Days Tanzania Grand Safari & Zanzibar Escape begins on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you are warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide and transferred to your comfortable lodge in Arusha. You receive a full safari briefing, safety orientation and conservation guidelines that reflect global travel health and field safety practices promoted by the World Health Organization.
Day 2 – Tarangire National Park
You travel to Tarangire National Park for a full game drive among baobab forests and elephant corridors. This park forms part of important wildlife movement networks supported by research initiatives from the National Geographic Society and regional conservation monitoring programmes.
Day 3 – Lake Manyara ecosystem
Your safari continues to Lake Manyara’s groundwater forest and alkaline lake environment, an ecosystem studied extensively by conservation researchers working with the BirdLife International network due to its rich bird diversity and wetland importance.
Day 4 – Central Serengeti plains
You drive into the heart of Serengeti National Park, one of the world’s most important wildlife landscapes protected through international cooperation involving UNESCO and global biodiversity partners. Your afternoon game drive introduces you to predator territories and open grassland systems shaped by seasonal migration patterns.
Day 5 – Full day Serengeti exploration
A full day of relaxed game viewing allows you to follow wildlife movement while learning about long-term ecological monitoring projects supported by institutions such as Panthera and conservation data programmes coordinated by Nature Research.
Day 6 – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
You travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a globally recognised conservation model combining wildlife protection and community use, supported by research from the Food and Agriculture Organization and conservation policy frameworks promoted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Day 7 – Ngorongoro Crater game drive
Your descent into the crater offers one of the most concentrated wildlife viewing experiences in Africa. The crater ecosystem is studied by multiple research institutions working with United States Geological Survey and long-term biodiversity monitoring initiatives coordinated through ScienceDirect publications.
Day 8 – Flight to Zanzibar Island
You fly to Zanzibar and transfer to your beach resort. Your Zanzibar stay follows sustainable tourism and coastal management principles supported by the UN Environment Programme and marine conservation frameworks promoted by Conservation International.
Day 9 – Zanzibar beach leisure and optional cultural tour
You enjoy free time on the beach or explore Zanzibar’s historical heritage with guidance informed by cultural protection principles supported by UNESCO and educational outreach programmes promoted by the United Nations Academic Impact.
Day 10 – Marine relaxation and optional activities
Your Zanzibar day is dedicated to relaxation, swimming and optional marine excursions aligned with environmental awareness initiatives supported by IUCN Marine Programme and climate adaptation research coordinated by NASA Climate.
Day 11 – Departure from Zanzibar
Your 11 Days Tanzania Grand Safari & Zanzibar Escape ends with a transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward journey, supported by professional logistics and local coordination from your host team.
11 Days Tanzania Grand Safari & Zanzibar Escape – What Is Included
- All airport transfers and ground transport in a well-maintained 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide trained in wildlife interpretation and safety procedures
- All park entry and conservation fees
- Full board accommodation during safari and breakfast in Zanzibar
- Domestic flight from the mainland to Zanzibar
- Drinking water during safari drives
- Government taxes and operational permits
11 Days Tanzania Grand Safari & Zanzibar Escape – What Is Not Included
- International flights
- Visa fees and personal travel insurance
- Optional activities in Zanzibar
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated by the lodge
Why Book This 11 Days Tanzania Grand Safari & Zanzibar Escape
The 11 Days Tanzania Grand Safari & Zanzibar Escape is designed for travelers who value ethical operations, professional guiding and conservation-based travel. Your safari supports wildlife protection initiatives promoted by organizations such as African Wildlife Foundation and community development programmes supported by Oxfam International.
Your journey is organised and delivered by a fully local operator, giving you direct access to regional knowledge and real-time decision making. You can explore more safari options through Tanzania safari programs that follow similar professional and conservation-driven standards.
For travellers combining safari with mountain adventures, you can also explore responsible trekking options through Kilimanjaro climbing programs operated with strong safety and environmental principles.
Responsible Travel and Community Impact
The 11 Days Tanzania Grand Safari & Zanzibar Escape directly supports fair employment and safe working conditions aligned with guidance from the International Labour Organization and community resilience initiatives promoted by the World Bank Disaster Risk Management programme.
Your participation helps strengthen conservation awareness and local economic stability in protected areas where tourism revenue contributes to wildlife monitoring, ranger support and environmental education programmes.
Book Your 11 Days Tanzania Grand Safari & Zanzibar Escape with Confidence
If you are looking for a professionally structured and ethically operated holiday, the 11 Days Tanzania Grand Safari & Zanzibar Escape offers a perfect balance between adventure, learning and relaxation. You can speak directly with local travel specialists for personalised planning through direct safari consultation support.
Your journey is not only a holiday. It becomes part of a wider effort to protect wildlife, support communities and preserve Tanzania’s extraordinary natural heritage for future generations.