Overview
Experience the best of Tanzania with an 11-day journey combining exciting wildlife safaris and a relaxing Zanzibar beach escape.
Begin in the northern safari circuit with Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti, where you can enjoy game drives and unforgettable wildlife encounters. After your safari, fly to Zanzibar and spend five nights enjoying the island's beautiful beaches, warm waters and peaceful atmosphere.
This journey is perfect for travellers who want to combine adventure and relaxation in one memorable Tanzania holiday.
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your safari, we have listed what is included and excluded from your journey. This gives you a clear idea of what to expect and helps you prepare for your Tanzania safari.
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Game drives
- National park and conservation fees
- Meals as specified
- Drinking water during the safari
- Airport transfers
- Government taxes and applicable fees
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic and personal drinks
- Optional activities
- Items not specifically mentioned as included
Tour Map
Itinerary
We have carefully planned each day to take you through Tanzania's most remarkable safari destinations. From the gateway of Arusha to the vast plains of the Serengeti and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, each stage of the journey brings a new wildlife experience.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be welcomed by your safari team and transferred to Arusha.
Settle into your accommodation and enjoy a relaxed evening before beginning your safari adventure the following morning.
Accommodation
Comfort — Mount Meru Hotel
Signature — Four Points by Sheraton Arusha
Luxury — Gran Meliá Arusha
Overnight: Arusha
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for your first safari experience.
Enjoy a game drive through the park, famous for its giant baobab trees, beautiful landscapes and large elephant herds. Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions and many other animals.
Later, continue to your accommodation and enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by nature.
Accommodation
Comfort — Tarangire View Tented Lodge
Signature — Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Luxury — Tarangire Elephant Springs
Overnight: Tarangire
After breakfast, leave Tarangire and continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Enjoy the scenic journey through the highlands, passing local villages and beautiful countryside. Arrive in the Ngorongoro area and settle into your accommodation.
Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings before your crater adventure.
Accommodation
Comfort — Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw
Signature — Acacia Farm Lodge
Luxury — Gibb’s Farm
Overnight: Ngorongoro / Karatu
Start the morning with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
Explore the crater floor and look for lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and, with some luck, the endangered black rhinoceros.
Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by spectacular scenery before continuing your wildlife adventure. Later, return to your accommodation for a relaxing evening.
Overnight: Ngorongoro / Karatu
After breakfast, leave the Ngorongoro area and continue towards the Serengeti.
Travel through beautiful landscapes before entering the famous Serengeti plains. Enjoy a game drive along the way and look out for wildlife as you make your way towards your accommodation.
Accommodation
Comfort — Serengeti Acacia Bliss
Signature — Serengeti Sametu Camp
Luxury — Baobab Central Serengeti Camp
Overnight: Central Serengeti
Wake up to the sounds of the Serengeti and enjoy a full day of wildlife exploration.
Travel across the open plains in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, zebras and wildebeest. Your guide will choose the best areas for wildlife viewing based on the season and recent sightings.
Return to your accommodation in the evening and enjoy your final night in the Serengeti.
Overnight: Central Serengeti
Enjoy another full day in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives.
Explore different parts of the park and take time to enjoy the incredible landscapes and wildlife. The Serengeti offers something different around every corner, from large herds crossing the plains to predators resting under the shade.
Overnight: Central Serengeti
Enjoy an early morning game drive before heading towards the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar.
Leave the safari landscapes behind and fly to the beautiful island of Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your beach accommodation.
Spend the rest of the day relaxing by the ocean and enjoying the beginning of your island escape.
Accommodation
Comfort — Comfortable Zanzibar beach hotel
Signature — Selected Zanzibar beach resort
Luxury — Luxury Zanzibar beach resort
Overnight: Zanzibar
Enjoy another relaxed day on the island.
Spend your time at the beach or choose an optional experience such as a Stone Town visit, spice tour, boat trip or other Zanzibar activity.
Overnight: Zanzibar
Enjoy your final morning in Zanzibar.
After breakfast, spend some time relaxing before your transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight.
Your Tanzania adventure comes to an end after combining unforgettable wildlife experiences with the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar.
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