12-Day Journey from Tanzania Safari to Zanzibar Beach

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

Arrive, Arusha

After landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport near Arusha, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can decide whether you'd prefer to have a short safari briefing with your guide on the same day or the following morning.

The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure—relax at the hotel and prepare for the exciting adventures that await you the next day.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your driver-guide will meet you at your hotel after breakfast and, together, you will head to Tarangire National Park with packed lunches for the first game viewing of your Tanzanian safari. There is no better place to enjoy a peaceful authentic safari atmosphere than in Tarangire, famous for its huge elephant herds and towering baobab trees. The park is teeming with wildlife, and you will have good chances of seeing zebras, lesser kudus, elands, gerenuks, and lions. Late afternoon, after a great day in the wild, you will head to your accommodation in Karatu 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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Visit the Datoga and Hadzabe tribe

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will set off on a scenic drive through the stunning Tanzanian landscape toward the territory of the Hadzabe community. Upon arrival, you will be accompanied by a guide to meet the tribe members, who will greet and welcome you warmly.

You’ll learn about their traditional hunting and gathering techniques, which have been passed down through generations for centuries.

Next, you will visit the Datoga tribe, renowned for their exceptional metalwork and craftsmanship. The Datoga people are skilled artisans who create beautiful jewelry, weapons, and household items. You will have the opportunity to observe their work and even try your hand at metalworking under the guidance of experienced Datoga artisans.

As the day comes to a close, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay—reflecting on a day filled with enriching cultural experiences.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karatu to Serengeti National park

Early in the morning after breakfast you will drive from Karatu to Serengeti National Park. The drive to the Serengeti takes several hours, enabling you to enjoy the vastness of the landscape. You will take a break and have a picnic lunch at Naabi Hill Gate, the entry point to the Serengeti, where you can climb the little lookout point, before continuing your journey to your accommodation. On the way there, you might also spot some animals.

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

Accommodation:

Serengeti Tortilis Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Game Drive at Serengeti National Park

You'll have an early morning sunrise game drive to find predators and other animals. After the game drive, go back to the camp for lunch and after lunch, continue with the game drive until evening. Then return to the Camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Tortilis Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Another Game Drive at Serengeti National Park

After enjoying a delicious breakfast at your camp, you will embark on a thrilling adventure through the vast plains of Serengeti National Park. You will head out on a game drive where you will have the opportunity to spot some of Africa’s most magnificent wildlife. Our experienced guide will give you insightful information about the park’s unique ecosystem, and the important conservation efforts that are underway to protect it. At midday, you will stop for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the park. In the afternoon you will continue with your game drive, exploring more of the park and searching for elusive wildlife. As the day winds down, you will make your way back to your camp for meals and overnight, with memories of an unforgettable day in the Serengeti National Park.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Tortilis Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will start your adventure filled day to Ngorongoro crater one of the most magnificent natural wonders in Tanzania. On this day you will have an opportunity to descend to the crater floor, a unique ecosystem that supports incredible array of wildlife. As you descend you will be amazed by the breathtaking views of the surrounding highlands and the shimmering lake at the center of the crater. Once on the crater floor, you will embark on an unforgettable game drive, where you will have the opportunity to witness the incredible diversity of flora and fauna components, the guide will share with you fascinating facts about their behavior and habitat. As the day progresses, you will stop for a picnic lunch overlooking the stunning landscape, surrounded by amazing sounds of nature. As the sun begins to set you will ascend out of the crater, where you will enjoy a spectacular view of the crater. You will then head to your lodge for your meals and overnight.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Presitine of Zanzibar Island

After enjoying a delicious breakfast at your lodge, you will leave the Lodge for Arusha Airport for your domestic flight to Zanzibar, an Island with pristine white sand beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters, and rich cultural heritage. You will have your Meals and overnight your lodge.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Flame Tree Cottages

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Relaxation at the beach

Today you will have a relaxing day in Zanzibar Island. If you are in the mood for a little pampering. Your hotel has a spa where you can relax and rejuvenate or you can choose any activity to do on that day. In the evening you will have your delicious meals and overnight at Flame Tree Cottages.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Flame Tree Cottages

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Zanzibar Island

Spending more time relaxing and enjoying Zanzibar beach. Also this day your hotel has a spa where you can relax and rejuvenate or you can choose any activity to do on that day. In the evening you will have your delicious meals and overnight at Flame Tree Cottages the hotel.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Flame Tree Cottages

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit Stone Town and Spice Farm in Zanzibar

After a delicious breakfast at your lodge, you will begin your Stone town tour. You will explore the winding streets and marvel at the impressive architecture, and visit landmarks such as the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, and the Forodhani Gardens. You will also have a spice tour. Zanzibar island is famous for spices, including cloves, nutmeg, Cinnamon, and black pepper. During the spice tour, visitors can see the spices growing in their natural environment, learn about their medicinal and culinary uses, and even sample some of the fresh produce. In the evening you will head to your hotel for meals and overnight.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Tembo House Hotel & Apartments

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Farewell, Zanzibar

All good things must come to an end, and your time with us on safari in Tanzania will now end. We hope that your experiences here have left a lasting impression and that you have created unforgettable memories. Thank you for choosing Tanzania and Zanzibar as your travel destination. We wish you safe travels on your onward journey, and we hope to welcome you back someday.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)

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.