Experience a grand 12-day Tanzania journey combining the northern safari circuit with a Zanzibar beach extension. Explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, with multiple Serengeti safari days followed by several days of relaxation and cultural discovery in Zanzibar.
Depart Arusha and travel to Tarangire National Park for your first game drive. Explore elephant-rich habitats, baobab landscapes and open plains before dinner and overnight.
Spend a full day exploring Tarangire with morning and afternoon game drives. Search for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and predators around the park’s riverine and woodland habitats.
Enjoy a final Tarangire drive before travelling to Lake Manyara National Park. Explore the park’s forest, grassland and lakeshore habitats during an afternoon game drive.
Travel through the highlands toward Serengeti National Park. Enter the Serengeti and enjoy an afternoon game drive before continuing to your camp or lodge.
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Search for predators, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and large herbivore herds across the plains.
Continue your Serengeti exploration with another full day of game drives. Follow wildlife movements and explore different habitats while allowing plenty of time for photography.
Enjoy another day in the Serengeti, with your guide selecting the most productive wildlife areas available during your stay. Experience the changing landscapes and wildlife activity at a relaxed pace.
Enjoy a final morning Serengeti drive before travelling toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive near the crater for dinner and overnight.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an extended game drive. Explore its diverse habitats and look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos and other wildlife before ascending.
Travel from Ngorongoro to Arusha and connect with your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Transfer to your hotel or beach resort and enjoy a relaxed evening.
Enjoy a full day in Zanzibar with time for the beach and cultural discovery. Optional activities may include Stone Town exploration, a spice tour, snorkeling or a boat excursion.
Enjoy breakfast and your final morning on Zanzibar before transferring to the airport for your onward flight. Your grand Tanzania safari and island holiday comes to an end.
What's Included
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodation on safari as specified in the itinerary
- Transport in a safari vehicle with an experienced driver-guide
- Game drives and park visits listed in the itinerary
- Park and conservation area entry fees included in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during safari travel
- Arusha hotel or airport pickup and drop-off
What's Excluded
- International and domestic flights unless specifically stated
- Travel insurance and visa fees
- Drinks, alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff
- Optional activities and services not listed in the itinerary