12-Day Best Tanzania Has to Offer Safari & Beach Holiday

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), your driver will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation at Meru View Lodge. You will check in and be shown to your rooms before dinner. After your long journey, you will have time to relax, unwind, and prepare for an exciting adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Outpost Lodge

• Budget lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you will leave for Tarangire National Park, a wildlife spectacle of its kind. You will enjoy a game drive until lunch hours, where you will stop for lunch at the picnic site. Afterwards, you will continue with the game drive, looking for game before heading out in the late afternoon. After checking out the park, you will drive to Karatu and to Kankari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kankari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

The whispering grass of Serengeti

After breakfast in Karatu, you will depart for Serengeti National Park, travelling through the scenic highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, the landscape gradually opens up, offering your first impressions of the vast plains ahead.

Upon entering the Serengeti, you will enjoy a game drive en route to your camp, with opportunities to spot wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes scattered across the savannah. The journey itself becomes part of the experience as you move deeper into one of Africa’s most iconic ecosystems.

You will arrive at camp in the late afternoon, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and settle in for your first night in the wilderness. This day sets the tone for the adventure ahead, as you transition from the highlands into the heart of the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti fullday

You will set out early in the morning for a game drive, taking advantage of the cool hours when wildlife is most active, and the bush is at its liveliest. As the sun rises over the landscape, you may have the chance to spot predators returning from the hunt, grazing herbivores emerging onto the plains, and birds beginning their morning calls.

After an exciting morning in the bush, you will return to camp for breakfast and a short time to relax before continuing with another game drive deeper into the wilderness. Exploring further into the park offers the opportunity to discover more remote areas, breathtaking scenery, and an even greater variety of wildlife in their natural habitat.

This rhythm of early departures and relaxed breaks is designed to provide the best possible safari experience, balancing exceptional wildlife viewing with comfort and time to fully appreciate the beauty of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast in Serengeti National Park, you will depart with a final game drive as you make your way out of the park, enjoying last sightings of wildlife across the vast plains. The journey continues through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro highlands, with sweeping views and changing terrain along the way.

You will descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, and possibly the endangered black rhino. After exploring this natural wonder, you will ascend the crater rim and continue your drive toward Arusha.

In the evening, you will arrive at Outpost Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, where you can relax and reflect on your safari experience as you transition back from the wilderness to the town atmosphere.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Outpost Lodge

• Budget lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Flight to Zanzibar Island

After breakfast in Arusha, you will be transferred to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar’s airport, you will be met and driven to Stone Town, where you will check in at Tembo House Hotel.

The rest of the day is at leisure, allowing you to relax after your journey or take a short walk through the historic streets of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rich culture and coastal charm.

This day marks a smooth transition from safari adventure to island relaxation, where the rhythm of the ocean replaces the call of the wild.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Tembo Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Relaxing at the Beach

After breakfast in Paje, you will be transferred across the island to Zanzibar’s northern coastline, where you will check in at your beach resort for the next five nights.

The remainder of the day is at leisure, giving you time to settle in and fully embrace the slower pace of island life. Relax by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, unwind on the soft white-sand beaches, or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of your seaside retreat.

Over the coming days, you will have the opportunity to experience the very best of Zanzibar’s coastal beauty, whether through relaxation, ocean activities, or exploring the island’s vibrant culture and charm.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Spice Island Hotel & Resort

• Mid-range hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Departure

After breakfast at Spice Island Hotel & Resort, you will be picked up and transferred to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your onward international flight.

Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a final walk along the beach or a moment to relax and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of Zanzibar before departure.

This marks the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian journey, combining the thrill of safari adventure with the serenity of Zanzibar’s tropical coastline.

Main Destination:

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.