10 Days in Tanzania: Our Recommendations

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.

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.

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. See tour.

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. See tour.

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.