17-Day Tanzania, Zanzibar and Egypt Tour
Overview
Bring together three of the most unforgettable experiences in one grand journey on this 17-day Tanzania, Zanzibar and Egypt tour.
Begin in Tanzania with classic safaris in the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, where lions, elephants, rhinos and vast herds roam the plains. Fly on to the spice island of Zanzibar for turquoise water, white-sand beaches and the historic lanes of Stone Town, with time to simply relax.
Finally, travel to Egypt to stand before the Pyramids of Giza, explore the Egyptian Museum and sail the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, visiting the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae along the way. Privately guided throughout, it is the ultimate blend of wildlife, beaches and ancient history.
Included
- Meet and assist by our representatives at all airports
- Accommodation as listed: safari lodges/hotels in Tanzania, a beach resort in Zanzibar, hotels in Egypt and a 5-star Nile cruise
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (full board on safari and on the Nile cruise)
- Game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti in a 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
- Guided touring in Zanzibar (Stone Town, Spice Tour, Jozani Forest)
- Domestic flights within Tanzania, and within Egypt (Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo)
- A private English-speaking Egyptologist in Egypt
- Entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary
- All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International airfare
- Entry visas
- International flights between Tanzania, Zanzibar and Egypt
- Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon, water sports)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
Itinerary:
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Day 1
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our representative meets you and transfers you to your hotel. Unwind after your journey — take a swim, enjoy a spa treatment, or simply relax in your room before the adventure begins. Dinner and overnight in Tanzania.
Meals Included :
Dinner -
Day 2
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
After an early breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's great natural wonders. Descending into the crater, you'll be surrounded by extraordinary wildlife — lions, elephants, rhinos, zebras and wildebeest thrive on the fertile crater floor. Full board and overnight near the crater.
Included Activities :
-Game drive in the Ngorongoro CraterMeals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 3
Day 3: Serengeti Safari (Optional Balloon Ride)
Spend a full day exploring the legendary Serengeti, its endless savannah alive with big cats, elephants and the great herds. For an unforgettable start, choose the optional sunrise hot air balloon safari, floating over the plains before a champagne breakfast in the bush. Full board and overnight in the Serengeti.
Included Activities :
-Full-day Serengeti game drive
-Optional: sunrise hot air balloon safariMeals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 4
Day 4: Fly to Zanzibar
After breakfast, bid farewell to the Serengeti and take a short domestic flight to the island paradise of Zanzibar, famous for its beaches and rich history. Check in to your beachfront hotel and relax by the turquoise sea. Full board and overnight in Zanzibar.
Meals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 5
Day 5: Zanzibar at Leisure
The day is free to enjoy Zanzibar at your own pace — laze on the beach, explore a cultural site, or sample the island's delicious cuisine at a seaside restaurant. Full board and overnight in Zanzibar.
Meals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 6
Day 6: Stone Town, Prison Island & Spice Tour
After breakfast, discover the historic heart of Zanzibar on a guided tour of Stone Town, a UNESCO-listed maze of coral-stone lanes shaped by African, Arab and Indian cultures. Continue to Prison Island to meet its giant tortoises, and enjoy a fragrant spice-plantation tour. Full board and overnight in Zanzibar.
Included Activities :
-Stone Town
-Prison Island
-Spice plantation tourMeals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 7
Day 7: Jozani Forest & Paje Beach
Today visit Jozani Forest, home to the rare red colobus monkey, and walk its trails in search of unusual wildlife and birdlife. Afterwards, relax on the beautiful white sands of Paje Beach on the island's east coast. Full board and overnight in Zanzibar.
Included Activities :
-Jozani Forest (red colobus monkeys)
-Paje BeachMeals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 8
Day 8: Zanzibar – Free Day
Another free day to spend as you wish — simply soak up the peace of your beach resort, or add optional adventures such as snorkelling, diving, a sunset dhow cruise or water sports. Full board and overnight in Zanzibar.
Meals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 9
Day 9: Return to Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, fly back to mainland Tanzania and transfer to a hotel near Kilimanjaro International Airport for your final night in East Africa, looking back on an unforgettable safari-and-beach adventure. Full board and overnight in Tanzania.
Meals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 10
Day 10: Fly to Cairo, Egypt
After breakfast, fly to Cairo to begin the Egyptian chapter of your journey. Our team meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel near the Pyramids. Relax in the evening or take a stroll around the area. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals Included :
Breakfast -
Day 11
Day 11: Pyramids of Giza & Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, your private guide takes you to the Giza Plateau and the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure — the last surviving wonder of the ancient world — along with the Sphinx. After lunch, explore the Egyptian Museum and its treasures of Tutankhamun. Overnight in Cairo.
Included Activities :
-Great Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
-The Egyptian MuseumMeals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch -
Day 12
Day 12: Fly to Luxor – Begin Nile Cruise
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for the flight to Luxor, the world's greatest open-air museum. Explore the East Bank temples — the immense Karnak complex and the graceful Luxor Temple — then embark your Nile cruise. Full board and overnight on board.
Included Activities :
-Karnak Temple
-Luxor Temple
-Embark your Nile cruiseMeals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 13
Day 13: Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple
After breakfast on board, discover Luxor's West Bank — the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, resting place of pharaohs including Tutankhamun; the terraced mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut; and the towering Colossi of Memnon. Full board and overnight on board.
Included Activities :
-Valley of the Kings
-Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
-Colossi of MemnonMeals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 14
Day 14: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Enjoy breakfast on the Nile, then visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, reached by a traditional horse-drawn carriage, before sailing on to the riverside double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Full board and overnight on board.
Included Activities :
-Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus)
-Kom Ombo TempleMeals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 15
Day 15: Aswan – Philae Temple & Felucca
After breakfast, explore Aswan's highlights, beginning with the island Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and reached by boat across the Nile. Later, enjoy a relaxing felucca sail around the islands of Aswan. Full board and overnight on board.
Included Activities :
-Philae Temple
-Felucca sailing on the NileMeals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 16
Day 16: Fly to Cairo – Optional Memphis & Saqqara
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a free day. If you wish, add an optional tour to Memphis, Egypt's ancient capital, and the Step Pyramid of Saqqara. Overnight in Cairo.
Included Activities :
-Optional: Memphis & SaqqaraMeals Included :
Breakfast -
Day 17
Day 17: Departure from Cairo
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, carrying home unforgettable memories from your 17-day journey through Tanzania, Zanzibar and Egypt. Safe travels.
Meals Included :
Breakfast
Prices:
Notes:
17-Day Tanzania, Zanzibar & Egypt Tour — Prices
Prices are per person and quoted in US dollars (payment in Euro or GBP is also possible). This is a premium tour combining safari lodges, a Zanzibar beach resort, Egypt hotels and a 5-star Nile cruise.
| Occupancy | From (per person) |
|---|---|
| Per person sharing | $6549 |
| Single supplement | on request |
Prices may rise slightly over Christmas, New Year and Easter and vary with the safari and cruise season. Once your booking is confirmed, your rate is guaranteed. A deposit confirms your booking, with the balance due before arrival. Please contact us for exact dates and availability.
$ 6599 / per person
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