12-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar

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

Arrival in Arusha

Arrive in Arusha where you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel. After check-in, take time to relax and recover from your journey before beginning your Tanzania adventure. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a quiet evening at the hotel or explore nearby surroundings. Your safari guide can provide a briefing about the upcoming journey before dinner and overnight at your comfortable Arusha accommodation.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Arusha Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha and travel to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Explore the park's baobab-studded landscapes, woodland and open areas while searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and other wildlife. Your guide will select routes according to wildlife activity and road conditions. Continue to your lodge after the safari for dinner, relaxation and overnight 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:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Tarangire Safari Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire – Karatu

Enjoy a morning wildlife experience in Tarangire before departing the park and travelling towards Karatu. Along the way, the landscape changes from open wildlife country to the scenic highlands surrounding the Ngorongoro area. On arrival, check into your lodge and enjoy a relaxed afternoon. An optional cultural activity can be arranged depending on your interests and available time before dinner, relaxation and overnight at your selected Karatu accommodation.

Main Destination:

Karatu (Town)

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• 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 early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Explore the crater floor while looking for lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas and diverse birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari while surrounded by spectacular scenery. Continue exploring before ascending the crater and returning to Karatu in the evening for dinner, relaxation and overnight at your comfortable lodge.

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:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart Karatu and travel towards the Serengeti, enjoying changing landscapes and wildlife viewing along the route. Enter the park and continue with an afternoon game drive across the famous plains. Search for wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, giraffes and predators as you make your way deeper into the park. Later, continue to your selected Serengeti camp for dinner, relaxation and overnight surrounded by the wilderness of Tanzania.

Main Destination:

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Mara Kati Kati Tented Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti on an extensive game drive. Begin early and follow routes selected by your guide according to wildlife activity and recent sightings. Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest across the plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari before continuing your exploration through the afternoon. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and a peaceful overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented 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)

Full-Day Serengeti Exploration

Enjoy another full day discovering the Serengeti, with your guide selecting different areas to provide varied wildlife viewing opportunities. Explore open plains and other habitats while searching for big cats, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest and other species. The day also provides time for photography and appreciating the scenery. After the game drive, return to your camp for dinner, relaxation and another overnight in the heart of the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti – Zanzibar

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before transferring to the appropriate airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar, subject to available schedules. The flight provides a convenient transition from Tanzania's wildlife country to the Indian Ocean coast. On arrival in Zanzibar, meet your transfer and continue to your selected beach accommodation. Check in, relax after the journey and enjoy your first evening beside the tropical coast before dinner and overnight.

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:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Baladin Zanzibar Beach Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Zanzibar Beach

Enjoy a relaxed day at your Zanzibar beach accommodation after your safari. Spend time swimming, resting on the beach or enjoying the hotel's facilities at your own pace. If you prefer a more active experience, optional snorkeling, diving, swimming or other beach activities can be arranged according to availability. Return to your accommodation after your chosen activities and enjoy a peaceful evening, dinner and overnight beside the Indian Ocean before another day of exploration.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Baladin Zanzibar Beach Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Stone Town & Spice Tour

After breakfast, explore the historic streets and cultural heritage of Stone Town before continuing to a local spice farm. Discover Zanzibar's long-standing spice-growing traditions and learn about products such as cloves, cinnamon and other tropical plants. Enjoy the experience with your guide before returning to your beach accommodation. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing or enjoying the beach, followed by dinner and overnight at your selected hotel.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Baladin Zanzibar Beach Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Zanzibar

Enjoy a flexible free day in Zanzibar with time to choose activities according to your interests. Optional experiences may include snorkeling, diving, a traditional dhow cruise, sandbank excursion, Jozani Forest visit, spice tour or simply relaxing on the beach. Your activities can be arranged at additional cost depending on availability and timing. Return to your beach accommodation after the day's experience and enjoy your final evening in Zanzibar before departure.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Baladin Zanzibar Beach Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure from Zanzibar

After breakfast, enjoy your final morning in Zanzibar before checking out of your beach accommodation. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a final beach walk, relaxation or other activity before departure. Your driver will transfer you to Zanzibar Airport in good time for your onward flight. This marks the end of your Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday, combining wildlife, culture and coastal relaxation in one journey.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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