Itinerary
Follow this 12-day private safari and beach journey through Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire before continuing to Stone Town and Zanzibar’s beaches. The daily plan below sets out the safari activities, island stay and accommodation choices.
Tanzania Zanzibar Private Safari–Overview
- Day 1 - Arrival to Tanzania
- Day 2 - Lake Manyara National Park
- Day 3 & 4 - Serengeti National Park - Big Cats of Serengeti
- DAY 5 - Ngorongoro Crater
- DAY 6 - Tarangire National Park
- DAY 7 - Morning Safari, Fly to Zanzibar Stone Town
- Days 8–11 - Zanzibar Beach Relaxation
- Day 12 - Transfer to Zanzibar Airport and Departure
Day 1
Arrival to Tanzania
Kilimanjaro Airport Pick up
Meet and greet upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight stay at full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
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Mid-Luxury
Luxury
High-End
Day 2
Lake Manyara National Park
Canopy Walk and Safari Game Drives
Lake Manyara National Park is your first destination. Known for its stunning diversity, the park is home to tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and countless bird species. The park’s centerpiece is the alkaline Lake Manyara, which attracts flamingos and other waterfowl. You’ll enjoy a game drive before overnighting in a lodge near the park.
Accommodations
Mid-Luxury
Luxury
High-End
Day 3 & 4
Serengeti National Park - Big Cats of Serengeti
The Big Cats of Serengeti
Your journey continues to the world-renowned central part of Serengeti National Park, known for its vast plains, territories of the big cats, and the resident animals. Central Serengeti offers unrivaled wildlife encounters. You’ll enjoy game drives in search of the park’s resident predators and grazers. Two nights will be spent here.
Accommodations
Mid-Luxury
Luxury
High-End
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Rhinos of Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing across its grasslands, wetlands and forest. Look for wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, elephants and lions, with the chance to see black rhino. The crater also supports varied birdlife around its lake and wetlands. Sightings and bird concentrations depend on conditions; no particular animal is guaranteed.
Accommodations
Mid-Luxury
Luxury
High-End
Day 6
Tarangire National Park
Elephants and Baobab Trees of Tarangire
Tarangire National Park
A day in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania, offers a captivating journey into an untamed wilderness, as dawn breaks, set out on a game drive, the rising sun casting a warm glow on the ancient baobab trees and the golden savannah. Here, you can witness large herds of elephants and their families gathered around waterholes and spot impalas, zebras, and perhaps even leopards in their natural habitat. Midday is perfect for a picnic amidst this breathtaking scenery. The park’s diverse birdlife further enhances the experience, ranging from the vibrant lilac-breasted rollers to the massive ostriches. Afternoon safaris reveal even more wildlife wonders. As the sun sets, the horizon transforms into a stunning canvas of colors, marking a fitting end to a day filled with unforgettable safari adventures in Tarangire.
Accommodations
Mid-Luxury
Luxury
High-End
Day 7
Morning Safari, Fly to Zanzibar Stone Town
Morning Safari and Flight to Zanzibar
Enjoy a morning safari in Tarangire, then transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, transfer to your Stone Town hotel for the night. This is the first of five nights on Zanzibar: one in Stone Town, followed by four at the beach.
Accommodations
Mid-Luxury
Luxury
High-End
Days 8–12
Four Beach Nights and Day 12 Departure
Four Nights on Zanzibar’s Coast
On Day 8, enjoy a morning guided tour of Stone Town before transferring to your selected beach hotel. Stay for four nights, on Days 8, 9, 10 and 11, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Spend Days 9–11 relaxing by the beach. Optional activities such as snorkelling, diving, a spice tour or Safari Blue can be arranged at an additional cost.
On Day 12, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight. The itinerary includes five nights on Zanzibar in total: one in Stone Town and four at the beach.
Accommodations
Mid-Luxury
Luxury
High-End
