12-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Island Vacation

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

Arrival at Arusha

Arrive at Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your luxury hotel in Arusha. Enjoy a comfortable evening at leisure, relax after your journey, and prepare for the exciting safari adventure ahead. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Arusha Farm House

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive towards Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Upon arrival, begin your game drive through the park’s scenic landscapes, keeping an eye out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions, and many species of birds. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a designated area before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, exit the park and proceed to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of northern Tanzania.

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

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Suricata Boma Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mto wa Mbu To Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart from Karatu and drive towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enter through the scenic Naabi Hill Gate and continue into the Central Serengeti, known for its abundant wildlife and year-round game viewing. Enjoy a game drive along the way, with opportunities to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, leopards, and cheetahs. Arrive at your camp or lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Land of Nature Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Central to Northern Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart from Central Serengeti and drive towards the Northern Serengeti, enjoying a scenic game drive along the way. Explore the remote northern plains, famous for abundant wildlife and the Great Migration season. Keep an eye out for wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Continue towards the Kogatende area, where you may have opportunities to witness wildlife gathering around the Mara River. Arrive at your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Northern Serengeti National Park

Spend another full day exploring the Northern Serengeti with an early morning game drive, when wildlife is most active. Continue through the Kogatende area and along the Mara River, searching for large herds of wildebeest and zebras, as well as lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before an afternoon game drive. Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Northern to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, depart from Northern Serengeti and begin your journey back towards Central Serengeti. Enjoy a scenic game drive along the way, taking advantage of opportunities to spot wildlife across the vast Serengeti plains. Keep watch for wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, lions, and cheetahs. Arrive in Central Serengeti in the afternoon and continue with a game drive before heading to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Land of Nature Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti to Karatu

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Central Serengeti as you gradually make your way out of the park. Continue through the scenic landscapes while looking for wildlife such as lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and buffaloes. Exit Serengeti and drive towards Karatu, passing through the beautiful highland scenery. Arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

After an exciting morning game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, ascend from the crater and drive back towards Arusha. Enjoy the scenic journey before being transferred to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer to your luxury beach resort for a relaxing evening and overnight stay.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Warere Beach Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Zanzibar Island

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Zanzibar, relaxing at your luxury beach resort and taking in the island’s tropical beauty. Spend the day swimming, sunbathing, or enjoying the turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. You may also choose optional activities such as snorkeling, a spice tour, a dhow cruise, or exploring Stone Town. Overnight at your resort.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Dry and warm)

High Season December to February and June to October

Best Weather January to February and June to September (Low rainfall)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Warere Beach Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Zanzibar Island

Spend another relaxing day discovering the beauty of Zanzibar. Enjoy the morning at your resort before choosing from a range of optional activities, such as snorkeling, a traditional dhow cruise, visiting nearby islands, or exploring the vibrant culture and history of Stone Town. Return to your resort for a peaceful evening by the beach and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Warere Beach Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Zanzibar Island

Enjoy another wonderful day in Zanzibar with time to relax and unwind at your luxury beachfront resort. Take a refreshing swim in the turquoise waters, enjoy the white sandy beach, or indulge in a relaxing spa treatment. For those seeking adventure, optional snorkeling, diving, or a sunset dhow cruise can be arranged. Spend a peaceful evening enjoying Zanzibar’s tropical atmosphere before your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Warere Beach Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure

After breakfast, enjoy your final moments at the resort before checking out. Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Zanzibar International Airport for your departure flight. Take with you unforgettable memories of your luxury Tanzania safari and relaxing Zanzibar beach escape. Safe travels and we hope to welcome you again!

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.