Safari Overview
This 12-day luxury safari and beach holiday takes you on an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s best wildlife parks and finishes with relaxing days on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar. Stay in premium lodges and tented camps, spot the Big Five in Serengeti and Ngorongoro, and then unwind at a stylish beach resort by the turquoise Indian Ocean. A perfect balance of adventure and indulgence.
Wildlife Safari Highlights
Luxury safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti
Game drives to see the Big Five & Great Migration (seasonal)
Optional hot air balloon safari over Serengeti
Relax on Zanzibar’s stunning beaches
Premium lodges, camps, and beachfront resort
Day-by-Day Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Pick-up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to your luxury lodge in Arusha. Welcome drink, dinner, and safari briefing.
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire (approx. 2.5 hours). Game drive through the park’s baobab-filled landscapes with elephants, lions, and buffalo. Picnic lunch and evening at lodge.
Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara – Karatu
Morning drive to Lake Manyara (approx. 1.5 hours). Spot flamingos, hippos, and tree-climbing lions. Afternoon drive to Karatu near Ngorongoro.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater for full-day game drive. See rhinos, lions, zebras, and hippos. Picnic lunch by the Hippo Pool.
Day 5: Karatu – Serengeti National Park
Drive through Ngorongoro highlands to Serengeti (approx. 5–6 hours). Afternoon game drive in central Serengeti.
Day 6-7: Full-Day Safaris in Serengeti
Spend two days exploring Serengeti’s vast plains. Search for the Big Five and Great Migration. Optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost).
Day 8: Serengeti – Fly to Zanzibar
Morning game drive before flying to Zanzibar (approx. 2 hours). Transfer to your beachfront resort and relax.
Day 9-11: Zanzibar Beach Relaxation & Optional Activities
Spend three days enjoying Zanzibar. Swim, snorkel, or join optional tours such as a spice farm visit, Stone Town tour, or sunset dhow cruise.
Day 12: Zanzibar – Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your flight home or onward journey.
What's Included in Your Safari
11 nights in luxury lodges, camps & beach resort
Private safari vehicle with professional guide
Domestic flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar
Park & crater fees
Meals as specified
Bottled water during safari
Airport transfers in Arusha & Zanzibar
What's Not Included
International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon, dhow cruise)
Travel insurance
Drinks & personal expenses
Tips for guide & staff