12-Day Tanzania Luxury Safari & Zanzibar with Acacia

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

Arrival in Arusha

Your Gosheni representative meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfers you to Gran Melia Arusha. Settle into your room and rest after your journey. Your safari briefing covers the route, departure times, luggage and any dietary requirements. Today is reserved for arrival and relaxation, with no game drive planned. Meals other than those listed are at your own expense.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Gran Meliá Arusha

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha in your private pop-up roof 4x4 and drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive among baobab trees and riverine habitats, looking for elephants, giraffes, antelopes and the predators that follow them. Your guide adjusts the route to the conditions and recent sightings. Lunch is included during the day. Continue to Serian Tarangire Camp inside the park for dinner and your first night in the bush.

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:

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

Accommodation:

Serian Tarangire Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Highlands

Leave Tarangire after breakfast and travel to Lake Manyara National Park. An afternoon game drive explores its groundwater forest and lakeshore habitats in your private pop-up roof 4x4. Watch for baboons, monkeys, elephants and varied birdlife; the route depends on water levels and road access. After lunch and your park visit, continue into the Ngorongoro highlands to Naserian Safari Camp. Dinner and an overnight stay prepare you for the journey to Serengeti tomorrow.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Naserian Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Into the Serengeti

Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Serengeti National Park after breakfast. The drive crosses changing highland scenery before reaching the open plains. Following entry formalities and lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive towards central Serengeti in your private pop-up roof 4x4. Your guide looks for resident wildlife along the way, allowing time for photographs without rushing between sightings. Arrive at Olkarien Eco Safari Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Olkarien Eco Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day in Central Serengeti

Spend the day exploring central Serengeti with your dedicated guide in a private pop-up roof 4x4. Follow tracks through grasslands, rocky outcrops and river valleys, searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs and the many grazing animals that live here. Your guide chooses the route according to current conditions, with breaks for lunch and photographs. Migration herds move seasonally and are not guaranteed in this area. Return to Olkarien Eco Safari Lodge for dinner and another night.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Olkarien Eco Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Depart Serengeti early after breakfast and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. After reaching the crater access road, descend for an afternoon game drive in your private pop-up roof 4x4. Explore the grasslands, wetlands and woodland, looking for buffalo, zebra, lions and, with luck, a black rhino. Lunch is included, and your guide manages the timing around park entry rules and the onward drive. Ascend from the crater and continue to Naserian Safari Camp for dinner and your 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:

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

Accommodation:

Naserian Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located just outside Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Fly to Zanzibar

After breakfast, leave the Ngorongoro highlands and transfer to Arusha Airport for your included flight to Zanzibar. Flight timing determines the departure from camp and the time available after arrival. On Zanzibar, a driver meets you and transfers you to Zanzibar Serena Hotel in Stone Town. Settle in and enjoy a relaxed evening by the coast. Breakfast and dinner are included; lunch and any optional excursions are at extra cost. No wildlife-viewing activities are scheduled today.

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:

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to the Zanzibar Beach Resort

Enjoy breakfast at Zanzibar Serena before your road transfer to Melia Zanzibar Hotel on the island coast. Settle into the resort and spend the afternoon at your own pace, relaxing by the pool or enjoying the beach. Swimming conditions vary with the tide and weather; follow the hotel team’s advice. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included today. Spa treatments, water sports and excursions are optional for an extra cost. No game drives or wildlife-viewing activities are included.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Meliá Zanzibar Hotel

• Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Relax on Zanzibar

Your first full day at Melia Zanzibar is free for rest after the safari. Enjoy breakfast without an early departure, then choose time by the pool, a beach walk or a quiet place to read. The day has no scheduled transfers or wildlife-viewing activities. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included at the resort. If you would like a snorkeling trip or another excursion, the hotel can help arrange it as an optional activity for an extra cost, subject to weather and availability.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Meliá Zanzibar Hotel

• Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

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

A Free Day by the Indian Ocean

Enjoy another relaxed day at Melia Zanzibar, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Spend time at the beach or pool and enjoy the change of pace from the safari. There are no scheduled wildlife-viewing activities or transfers today. You may choose an optional spa treatment, water sport or island excursion for an extra cost; these are subject to availability and local conditions. Ask the hotel team about tide times before planning your swim or walk along the shore.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Meliá Zanzibar Hotel

• Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Your Last Full Day in Zanzibar

Make the most of your final full day on Zanzibar at your own pace. Enjoy the resort facilities, relax by the ocean or spend a quiet afternoon beside the pool. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included at Melia Zanzibar. Any excursions, spa services or water sports you choose are optional for an extra cost, and no wildlife-viewing activities are scheduled. Confirm tomorrow’s airport pickup with the team and enjoy your final evening before the journey home.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Meliá Zanzibar Hotel

• Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure from Zanzibar

After breakfast, check out of Melia Zanzibar and meet your driver for the included transfer to Zanzibar Airport. Pickup is arranged around your flight time, allowing for the road journey and airport formalities. Depending on your departure, there may be time to relax at the hotel before leaving, subject to normal checkout rules. The tour ends at the airport today. International flights, extra meals and any late checkout charges are not included, and there is no overnight accommodation.

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)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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