Fly to Ruaha National Park, afternoon game drive. Day 2-3
Full-day game drives across Ruaha.
A 10-day trip pairing Tanzania's southern circuit parks with a Zanzibar beach finish - a genuinely different combination from our standard northern-circuit-to-Zanzibar itinerary.
10-Day Southern Safari & Zanzibar Escape is a carefully designed Tanzania safari experience for travelers who want wildlife, scenery, comfort and local guidance. The itinerary can be customized according to your travel dates, accommodation style, budget and special interests.
A 10-day trip pairing Tanzania's southern circuit parks with a Zanzibar beach finish - a genuinely different combination from our standard northern-circuit-to-Zanzibar itinerary.
Most safari-and-beach combinations in Tanzania pair the Serengeti or Ngorongoro with Zanzibar. This itinerary instead uses the quieter southern circuit - Ruaha and Nyerere - as the wildlife component, appealing to travelers who've already done the north or specifically want a less-visited safari before their beach days.
10-Day Southern Safari & Zanzibar Escape is designed for travelers who want a reliable Tanzania safari with strong wildlife viewing, smooth logistics and professional local guiding. This page explains the route, highlights, best travel seasons, expected safari style, planning advice and how to request a custom quote.
The strongest Tanzania safari itineraries combine the right route, realistic driving times, experienced guiding and enough flexibility for wildlife surprises. With Serengeti Safari, this tour can be adjusted for couples, families, honeymooners, photographers, private groups and first-time safari travelers.
Your safari is guided by a local expert who understands wildlife movement, park routes, photography stops and comfortable pacing.
We can adjust accommodation, park order, flight options, Zanzibar extensions and daily activities before confirming the final quote.
The itinerary is planned around Tanzaniaβs best safari environments, from open plains and crater landscapes to woodland and lake habitats.
June-October (dry season) for the safari component; Zanzibar is a good beach destination year-round outside the April-May heavy rains.
This is a simple day-by-day summary with enough detail to understand the route, main activities and overnight experience without making the page too heavy.
Full-day game drives across Ruaha.
Full-day activities at Nyerere.
Beach relaxation on Zanzibar.
Departure from Zanzibar Airport.
The final safari price depends on your travel season, accommodation level, number of travelers, park fees, transport style and any extra activities requested.
Send your travel dates and number of travelers so we can prepare a personalized safari quote with available lodge options.
Request Safari QuoteGood for wildlife lovers, couples, families, private groups, honeymooners and travelers who want a guided Tanzania safari with flexible planning.
Pack neutral clothes, comfortable shoes, sun protection, camera gear, travel documents, medication and soft-sided luggage.
That itinerary uses the northern circuit parks; this one uses the less-visited southern circuit instead.
Northern circuit is better for a first Tanzania trip; southern circuit suits repeat visitors or those prioritizing fewer crowds.
Yes, this itinerary can be adjusted to spend more or less time on either component.