9 Amazing Tanzania package holidays: sun, sea and safari

Tanzania is also home to some of the best beaches in Africa, whether you're strolling the sands in Zanzibar, swimming in the turquoise waters of Pemba or watching the scarlet sunset over Mafia Island. We're experts in planning Tanzania holidays - here are a few of our favourite itineraries to inspire your next trip.

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1. Luxury Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holiday

Enjoy this trip of a lifetime flying business class to Tanzania and enjoying a luxurious safari before relaxing on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar. Look for saddleback cranes and elephants in Tarangire National Park, watch rhinos graze along the lake shore in the Ngorongoro Crater and spot roaring lions and elusive leopards on game drives in the northern Serengeti. 

Stay in unique and award-winning safari camps, surrounded by spectacular views and impeccable service before finishing your trip on the white sands of Zanzibar, where you can feast on fresh seafood, snorkel with clouds of shimmering fish and stroll along the beach at sunset. 

2. Family Tanzania safari and beach holiday

Enjoy a family holiday of a lifetime with on our family safari holiday to Tanzania. Starting in Arusha in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, you'll head off to explore the northern circuit with your expert driver guide. You'll stay in beautiful safari camps and lodges, some with swimming pools to relax in after a day of looking for wildlife. Show your kids the real Africa, with sunset walks with the Maasai, visits to charity projects and taking in the real-life Lion King experience. Look for giraffes munching on acacia trees, zebras trotting in their vast herds and leopards lounging in trees with full bellies in the early morning. 

After a spectacular safari experience, you'll fly to dreamy Zanzibar, where turquoise waters, soft sands and delicious local food awaits. Swim with colourful fish, play in the swimming pool and enjoy some family time together at the end of an incredible family holiday in Tanzania.

3. Visit Tanzania: Katavi National Park & Mahale Mountains

For those looking for something more off the beaten track, why not look to explore the lesser-visited western side of Tanzania on this unique safari holiday. Starting your trip in Katavi, you can look for hippos floating in the Katuma River and cheetahs stalking giraffes and zebras across the grasslands. After enjoying a few days of game drives in this quiet region, you'll take a stunning scenic flight over to Lake Tanganyika. 

On the waters edge you'll find the Mahale Mountains National Park, where chimpanzees can be found in the heart of the forest. Hiking to meet these incredible creatures will be a highlight of your trip and exploring these misty mountains will be something you remember forever. Finish your trip with a short break on the beaches of Zanzibar; four nights of pink sunsets, turquoise water and relaxation is the perfect end to a trip  through this unique corner of Tanzania.

4. Luxury Mnemba Island, Zanzibar & Pemba beach holiday

Sit back and enjoy the ultimate luxury holiday to Mnemba Island, Zanzibar and Pemba with business class flights. Start the trip with a short break in Dubai, where you can enjoy world-class dining and explore the vast sand dunes before flying to Tanzania. Here, you’ll spend 10 days soaking up the bright blues of the Africa coastline, where the palm trees sway in the breeze and seafood is fresher than fresh. 

Spend the night in the unique underwater room at Manta Resort, where you can jump off your deck right into the ocean, stargaze into the evening and watch the fish shimmering in the blue light as you fall asleep. Finish the trip with a luxurious stay at Mnemba Island, where you can enjoy your private beach banda and soak up the magical sunsets while toasting your incredible African beach holiday. 

5. Big 5 and boutique beaches: African safari honeymoon

Enjoy a safari through the wild landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania on this iconic honeymoon. Start in Kenya, where you’ll explore the Masai Mara, looking for lions and leopards in the most famous national park in Africa. From here you’ll visit Lake Victoria, where you’ll get time to relax on a private island with tranquil views over the water before crossing the border into Tanzania. 

From here you’ll enter the Serengeti National Park, where millions of zebra and wildebeest can be found in vast herds on the green grasslands. Explore the wide Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll be staying right on the edge of the crater, with misty, romantic views each morning. Finish your honeymoon on the peaceful island of Zanzibar, where you can wander hand in hand along the beach each evening. 

6. Selous safari with paradise Zanzibar villa stay

Explore the Selous Game Reserve before relaxing on Zanzibar’s pristine beaches on this idyllic safari and beach holiday. Spend time in the reserve, looking for African hunting dogs on the grasslands, spot crocodiles relaxing on the riverbanks and see bee-eaters flitting through the balmy air. 

After a spectacular safari, you’ll fly to Zanzibar, where you can kick back and relax, finishing your holiday in style. Soak up the sun on the soft-sand beaches, taste delicious local delicacies in the twisting lanes of Stonetown and take a sunset sail under a deep orange sky. 

7. Luxury Serengeti and Ruaha safari with Zanzibar

Enjoy a trip of a lifetime luxury holiday to Tanzania, combining a safari in the vast grasslands of the Serengeti with the remote wilderness of Ruaha National Park. You’ll stay in luxurious camps in spectacular locations, with staggering views, friendly Maasai staff and passionate guides. Look for rhinos in the long grasses, watch elephants feast on lush leaves and enjoy bush breakfast out and about in the national park.

After your safari, you’ll head to Zanzibar, for an all-inclusive stay at a luxury beachfront villa at Tulia Zanzibar. Here you can relax in style, bask in the tropical sunshine and swim in the turquoise water of the Indian Ocean. 

8. Ultimate Kilimanjaro: safari, trek and beach break

Lace up your hiking boots and head off on the ultimate Kilimanjaro safari holiday, enjoying a safari before the epic mountain climb and a relaxing beach break. Begin with a safari in the Serengeti, where you can watch wildebeest leap across the river, leopards lounging in trees and cheetah climbing onto rocks for the best viewpoints. You’ll also get to enjoy a hot-air balloon flight over the savannah at dawn, looking for hippos taking a mudbath in the river and elephants trekking in the misty morning light. 

Next, you’ll spend 8 days taking on the Lemosho Route, pushing yourself to summit the tallest mountain in Africa. Gazing out over the crater at Stella Point at sunrise is the most fantastic feeling and makes all of the hard work worth it. Finish your trip with a some beach time in Pemba Island, where you can rest your achy muscles and enjoy some relaxing time off by the pool.

9. Tanzania honeymoon safari with Zanzibar

Relax on a romantic honeymoon in Tanzania, with safari and beach elements combining to make the perfect trip. Spend an unforgettable first week on safari, looking for leopards in the peaceful morning mist in the Serengeti and watching elephants graze the treetops in Tarangire. On your trip, you’ll stay in delightful properties with stunning views right in the heart of Africa’s most iconic landscapes. 

Leaving your safari behind, you’ll fly to Zanzibar, staying for 5 nights at Tulia Zanzibar, voted ‘The World’s Most Romantic Beach Resort’. Finish your honeymoon in style, with romantic sunset beach walks and private dinners under the stars. 

Looking to book a Tanzania package holiday?

We hope this has inspired you to book a Tanzania package holiday, the perfect way to experience this spectacular country. Whether you want to spot unique birds in the trees of the Serengeti, look for big cats in Tarangire, spot chimpanzees in the forests of Mahale or hike to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, we can help book your perfect trip. If you want to start planning, just give us a call on 1273 320 580 to speak to a Tanzania expert or request a quote.