10 Days in Tanzania: Our Recommendations
Hop between wildlife reserves and sun-soaked beaches during your 10 days in Tanzania. Chase your bucket-list wildlife through the acacia-scented plains of Serengeti and the sprawling Ngorongoro Crater. Go diving around Mafia Island and enjoy a cruise trip in Lake Victoria. With 10 days on a Tanzania tour, you have plenty of time to follow in the footsteps of Jane Goodall in Gombe Stream. Alternatively, strap your boots on and head out to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa.
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| Day 1 | Absorb Arusha’s atmosphere |
| Day 2 | Discover Tarangire |
| Day 3 | Soak up Lake Manyara‘s scenic beauty |
| Day 4 | Head for Serengeti’s savanna |
| Day 5 | Follow herds of wildebeests and zebras in Serengeti |
| Day 6 | Track the Big 5 in Serengeti |
| Day 7 | Continue discovering Serengeti |
| Day 8 | See the spectacular views of Ngorongoro |
| Day 9 | Encounter Ngorongoro’s abundant wildlife |
| Day 10 | Catch your flight home |
From grasslands spreading all the way to the horizon to giant soda lakes and a crater floor buzzing with wildlife, Tanzania is a traveler’s delight. Discover the natural wonders of Tanzania during this ten-day tour. Chase herds of wild elephants in Tarangire, take in the beautiful Lake Manyara and keep an eye out for the Big 5 in Serengeti. Do not worry if you missed out on spotting your bucket-list animals in all the three wildlife reserves, for you still have a game drive left in Ngorongoro. See tour.
| Day 1 | Arrive in Tanzania |
| Day 2 | Explore Arusha National Park |
| Day 3 | Spot elephants in Tarangire |
| Day 4 | Discover stunning Lake Manyara |
| Day 5 | Visit Ndutu Plains |
| Day 6 | Take your first steps in Serengeti |
| Day 7 | Spend your day exploring Serengeti |
| Day 8 | Enjoy game drives in Serengeti |
| Day 9 | Descend to Ngorongoro’s floor for wildlife sighting |
| Day 10 | Bid farewell to Tanzania |
Heed the call of the wild during this ten-day Tanzania tour. Keep your eyes peeled for large herds of wild elephants in Tarangire and head out to discover the stunning birdlife of Lake Manyara. Take in the sprawling plains of Ndutu, which form a bridge between Serengeti and Ngorongoro, before heading out to the crown jewel of African nature reserves, Serengeti, where unparalleled views of African wildlife await you. Visit Ngorongoro before it is time to head home. See tour.
10-Day Tanzania Itinerary: Selous and Zanzibar
| Day 1 | Arrive in Dar es Salaam and transfer to Selous |
| Day 2 | Explore Selous, Africa’s largest game reserve |
| Day 3 | Enjoy close wildlife encounters in Selous |
| Day 4 | Continue your stay in Selous |
| Day 5 | Admire Zanzibar’s beauty |
| Day 6 | Relax on Zanzibar's palm-fringed beaches |
| Day 7 | Explore Zanzibar on your own |
| Day 8 | Continue your Zanzibar stay |
| Day 9 | Spend your last day in Zanzibar |
| Day 10 | Transfer to Zanzibar airport |
Tanzania is more than just Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Off its coast is Zanzibar, dominated by fabled Stone Town and skirted by palm-fringed beaches, and to the south of the country is Selous Game Reserve, the largest game reserve in Tanzania, spanning more than 50,000 square kilometers. Start this 10-day tour with a trip to Selous. Keep your eyes peeled for a variety of wildlife during game drives and travel along the Rufiji River for sightings of crocodiles, hippos and elephants. After that, it is time to kick back and relax on the golden beaches of Zanzibar.
Tanzania 10-day itinerary: Kilimanjaro via the Northern Circuit
| Day 1 | Arrive in Moshi and prepare for expedition |
| Day 2 | Hike to Mti Mkubwa Camp |
| Day 3 | Take your first steps in Shira Plateau |
| Day 4 | Enter into high alpine desert, stay at Moir Camp |
| Day 5 | Hike through Kibo’s northern slopes |
| Day 6 | Trek to Third Cave Camp |
| Day 7 | Have early dinner in School Hut Camp |
| Day 8 | Conquer Kilimanjaro, descend to Millennium Camp |
| Day 9 | Receive your certificate at Mweka Gate |
| Day 10 | Prepare for departure |
An epic journey to the top of Africa awaits you during this ten-day trip. Grab a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. The Northern Circuit Route, one of the most scenic trails to the top, begins at Londorossi Gate and takes you through the Shira Plateau and the northern slopes of Kibo. Climb the saddle between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi and spend the night before summit at School Hut Camp. From there, it is an uphill slog to the top.
| Day 1 | Absorb Arusha’s atmosphere |
| Day 2 | Explore Lake Manyara |
| Day 3 | Descend down to Ngorongoro’s floor |
| Day 4 | Visit a Maasai village |
| Day 5 | See Serengeti’s abundant game |
| Day 6 | Go on game drives in Serengeti |
| Day 7 | Head for Zanzibar |
| Day 8 | Tour Prison Island |
| Day 9 | Unwind on Zanzibar’s beaches |
| Day 10 | Transfer back to Zanzibar’s airport |
Jump from one safari destination to the next during this ten-day Tanzania family adventure. Take in the sights of Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro, two iconic, bucket-list destinations. Then scour Serengeti’s savanna for sightings of the Big 5. A visit to a traditional Maasai village imparts a touch of culture to an otherwise immersive wildlife experience, while a Prison Island tour in Zanzibar brings you face to face with the agonizing history of slavery. Spend the final moments of your trip relaxing on Zanzibar’s golden-sand beaches. See tour.
If the above tours have piqued your interest, you will enjoy our list of 10-day itineraries in Tanzania. For more duration ideas, check out our guide on how many days to spend in Tanzania. You can also connect with one of our travel experts in Tanzania to create a completely new trip to Tanzania.
