11-Day Tanzania Itinerary with Meliá Hotels
Description
11-Day Tanzania Itinerary with Meliá Hotels
| 11 Day(s) | ||
| Min Age : 10+ | Pickup : Airport | Language - Your selected language |
Price Includes
- Park fees and all Taxes/VAT
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
Price Excludes
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
Day 1. Arrival day, Arusha - Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Private transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha
Settle in, enjoy the gardens and Mt. Meru views
Optional: Spa treatment or visit Arusha town
Overnight: Gran Meliá Arusha
Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Day Safari
Early breakfast and depart for Tarangire National Park
Known for large elephant herds and ancient baobabs
Full-day game drive with packed luxury lunch
Return to Arusha in the evening
Overnight: Gran Meliá Arusha
Day 3: Transfer to Ngorongoro
Scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Check-in at Ngorongoro Lodge – Meliá Collection
Afternoon at leisure with crater-view sundowners
Optional short walk with local guide or Maasai visit
Overnight: Ngorongoro Lodge – Meliá Collection
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater for full-day game drive
Spot lions, black rhinos, hippos, flamingos, etc.
Luxury bush lunch inside the crater
Return to the lodge for relaxation and dinner
Overnight: Ngorongoro Lodge – Meliá Collection
Day 5: Transfer to Serengeti via Game Drive
Depart after breakfast for Serengeti National Park
Game drive en route through Ndutu or Naabi Hill (depending on season)
Arrive at Meliá Serengeti Lodge in time for lunch
Afternoon game drive in central Serengeti
Overnight: Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Day 6: Serengeti Full-Day Safari
Full-day game drives in Serengeti (central or western corridor depending on migration)
Look for big cats, elephants, cheetahs, and wildebeest herds
Optional: Balloon safari (highly recommended!)
Enjoy a bush dinner or campfire drinks at lodge
Overnight: Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Day 7: Morning Safari & Flight to Zanzibar
Early morning game drive (sunrise opportunity)
Transfer to Seronera Airstrip (SEU) for flight to Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Upon arrival, transfer to Meliá Zanzibar
Enjoy the beach, infinity pool, or Gabi Beach
Overnight: Meliá Zanzibar
Day 8: Zanzibar Beach Day
Relax at Meliá Zanzibar
Kayaking, paddle boarding, or spa treatments
Optional half-day: Visit Kiwengwa Caves or snorkeling trip
Overnight: Meliá Zanzibar
Day 9: Spice Tour & Stone Town
Morning: Spice farm tour
Learn about cloves, vanilla, cardamom, and other exotic spices
Afternoon: Stone Town walking tour
Visit Old Fort, Sultan’s Palace, and Freddie Mercury’s house
Return to the hotel in the evening
Overnight: Meliá Zanzibar
Day 10: Optional Excursion or Full Relaxation
Option 1: Dolphin tour in Kizimkazi or Mnemba Atoll snorkeling
Option 2: Total relaxation at the resort – book a beachfront dinner
Overnight: Meliá Zanzibar
Day 11. Departing Day
Morning at leisure depending on flight time
Private transfer to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) for international departure
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Inclusions & Notes
Accommodations: All in Meliá luxury properties
Flights: Serengeti → Zanzibar (domestic flight)
Transportation: Private transfers and game drives with certified guides
Best travel season: June to October (dry and ideal for safari and beach)
Extras to consider: Balloon safari, spa treatments, private dinners