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12 Days Grand Tanzania Safari – Big Five & Zanzibar (Luxury)

This 12-day luxury safari and beach holiday takes you on an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s best wildlife pa...

12 Days

2 - 8 People

Year-round

Easy

Price on request

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.

Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana (Luxury)

Meal Plan: Dinner

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.

Accommodation: Tarangire Treetops by Elewana or similar (Luxury)