12 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar
Experience the Best of Tanzania on a 12-Day Safari & Beach Adventure!
Maximize your safari experience with an unforgettable journey through Tanzania's iconic national parks, followed by a relaxing beach escape in Zanzibar. This 12-day adventure offers a perfect blend of thrilling wildlife encounters and serene coastal relaxation, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking the best of both worlds.
Your adventure begins at Kilimanjaro Airport with a warm welcome and transfer to Arusha for an overnight stay. Start your safari with a visit to the picturesque
Continue your journey to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rich biodiversity, including elephants, lions, and endangered black rhinos. After exploring the crater, head to Tarangire National Park, where ancient Baobab trees and large elephant herds dominate the landscape, offering a unique safari experience away from the crowds.
After your exhilarating safari, fly to the beautiful island of Zanzibar for a cultural exploration of historic Stone Town. Wander through its narrow streets, visit bustling markets, and immerse yourself in the Swahili culture. Your journey concludes with a stay at a luxurious beach resort on Zanzibar’s pristine northern coast, where you can relax on white sandy beaches, snorkel in turquoise waters, and soak in the island's tropical beauty.
Choose from Mid-range, Luxury, or High-End accommodation options for a personalized experience that perfectly suits your preferences. Your safari and beach holiday concludes with a convenient drop-off at Zanzibar Airport, ready for your onward journey.
12 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar – Overview
- Day 1 - Arrival to Tanzania
- DAY 2 & 3 - Serengeti National Park - The Great Migration
- Day 4 & 5 - Serengeti National Park - Big Cats of Serengeti
- DAY 6 - Ngorongoro Crater
- DAY 7 - Tarangire National Park
- DAY 8 - Morning Safari, Fly to Zanzibar
- DAY 9- 12 - Beach Relaxation
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 Bed and Breakfast (BB)
Accommodations
Mid-Luxury
Luxury
High-End
DAY 2 & 3
Serengeti National Park - The Great Migration
The Great Migration
After breakfast, you’ll drive to Arusha airport to catch a morning flight to the Serengeti. The flight, likely on a Cessna Caravan or a PC12, offers scenic views en route, landing either at Kogatende or Ndutu, depending on the season. Upon arrival, your driver will meet you, ready to begin an exploration of the Serengeti National Park. The focus will be on observing the great migration, an unforgettable experience, especially for first-time viewers.
You will spend two nights in this remarkable location.
Accommodations
Mid-Luxury
Luxury
High-End
Day 4 & 5
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 6
Ngorongoro Crater
Rhinos of Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast in the morning, we will depart for Ngorongoro Crater, which spans 102 square miles and has walls rising 2,000 feet high, making it a natural sanctuary for wildlife. This location is unique in East Africa, hosting almost every species indigenous to the region. It’s one of the few places on the continent where you can see the black rhino. The concentration of African wildlife here is among the greatest in Africa. The crater features a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a significant population of flamingos, a forest, and open plains. It is also renowned for its elephants, which are some of the largest in the world and boast impressive tusks.
Accommodations
Mid-Luxury
Luxury
High-End
DAY 7
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 8
Morning Safari, Fly to Zanzibar
Zanzibar’s Stone Town
Zanzibar Island
After the Morning Safari in Tarangire, you will be transferred to Arusha for an hour’s flight to Zanzibar, where one night is spent at Stone Town Hotel.
Accommodations
Mid-Luxury
Luxury
High-End
DAY 9- 12
Beach Relaxation
Zanzibar’s Paradise Island
After a morning guided tour of Stone Town, you will proceed to the beachside of Zanzibar, staying at a hotel selected by you in collaboration with our sales team. Post the Stone Town tour, a drive will take you to this idyllic beachside location. You will spend the next three nights on the island, where numerous activities can be organized to enhance your experience. These include snorkeling, diving, a spice tour, Safari Blue, a dolphin tour, and many others. Feel free to add any of these extras to your itinerary.
On your last day, we will arrange for your transfer to the airport for your onward flights.
Accommodations
Mid-Luxury
Luxury
High-End
12 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar – Itinerary 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
- DAY 8- 12 - Beach Relaxation