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Take a trip to the wild heart of Tanzania on this safari tour. Explore three major Tanzanian national parks – Tarangire with its Baobab trees and tree-climbing lions, Manyara & Ngorongoro, famous for awe-inspiring safari experiences, and the Serengeti, the best-known safari destination in the world. Enjoy unscripted game drives with experienced trackers and naturalists as well as the comfort of hand-picked boutique properties with focus on unique, personalized experiences. At the end of your trip, you’ll have the chance to unwind and think back on your safari by the white sand beaches of Zanzibar.

Take your pick from our wide selection of African destinations, experiences, and accommodations to customize this trip to your exact preferences. Get in touch with us for a tailor-made, obligation-free itinerary.

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Itinerary Summary

DayPlaceHighlightsHotel Options
1 - 2ArushaStunning Views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, Bike Rides, Walking Tours, Weekly MarketsThe African Tulip, Rivertrees Country Inn
2 - 4TarangireMagnificent Baobab Trees, Lake Manyara, Diverse VegetationBurunge Tented Lodge, Maramboi Tented Lodge
4 - 6Manyara and NgorongoroMigrating Flamingos and Lakeside Sunsets;, Ngorongoro Crater, Fossils at Olduvai GorgeFarm House Valley, Kitela Lodge
6 - 9Serengeti (Central)Savanna Landscapes, Balloon Rides and Walking Safaris, High Concentration of Game, Wildebeest MigrationMbuzi Mawe, Dunia Camp
9 - 13ZanzibarBeautiful Beaches, Swimming With Dolphins, Coral ReefsBreezes Beach Club & Spa, Matlai Boutique Hotel

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  • Landscape
  • Wildlife
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Itinerary Details

Day 1 - 2

International Arrival

Transfer to Arusha (1 hr)

Arusha

1 Night

With commanding views of magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha is nestled in the shadow of Mount Meru, and an ideal launchpad to reach the country’s most renowned game reserves.

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Hotel Options
The African Tulip – Opt 1
RoomDeluxe
MealsBreakfast
StyleBoutique
Rivertrees Country Inn – Opt 2
RoomRiver Cottage
MealsBreakfast
StyleBoutique
Day 2 - 4

Drive to Tarangire (3-4 hrs)

Tarangire

2 Nights

Experience safaris with cloudless skies! It is the vast number of magnificent baobab trees that first will capture your eye as you enter Tarangire National Park.

Northern Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar
Included Activities

Burunge Tented Lodge: Game drives in Tarangire National Park

Experience the unparalleled joy of being close to nature on game drives through the Tarangire National Park. The game drives are offered during the day time, giving prime opportunity to be a part of the African wilderness. You will enjoy sightings of lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, impalas, mongooses, baboons and many other animals and birds. All these, besides spectacular views of greenery, riverbeds, huge termite mounds and baobab trees, will make your safari trip memorable. An abundance of birds throughout the year is an added attraction on the game drives here.

Maramboi Tented Lodge: Game drives in Tarangire National Park

Explore the beauty and fantastic wildlife of Tarangire on day game drives. Experience a classic African sundowner, where your happy hour is complete with stunning sunsets, a refreshing beverage and snacks.

Tarangire – Private Vehicle & Driver Guide

Your chauffeur guide will drive you in a private vehicle

Hotel Options
Burunge Tented Lodge – Opt 1
RoomStandard Room
MealsFull Board
StyleCamp
Maramboi Tented Lodge – Opt 2
RoomSuite
MealsFull Board
StyleLodge
Day 4 - 6

Drive to Ngorongoro Crater (4-5 hrs)

Manyara and Ngorongoro

2 Nights

Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park is stunningly beautiful. Further  on, the Ngorongoro Crater has one of the highest wildlife densities on earth.

Northern Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar
Included Activities

Game drive in Manyara National Park

Witness tree climbing lions, a rare sight if ever there was one, at northern Tanzania’s Manyara National Park. Manyara National Park occupies a vast area, spread over 330 square kilometers, and has a lake covering 200 square kilometers of this area. Explore the landscape and the rich flora and fauna at the park. Marvel at the African elephant, a zebra, or a majestic cheetah in pursuit of prey. Also train your sights on giraffes, impalas, baboons, buffaloes and monkeys. Observe hippos and crocodiles at the lake habitat. Enjoy some bird watching and catch cormorants and storks in flight. The months between July and October mark the dry season that is ideal for spotting mammals. Visit between November and June for birdwatching.

Manyara & Ngorongoro – Private Vehicle & Driver Guide

Your chauffeur guide will drive you in a private vehicle.

Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater

Drive down to the Ngorongoro Crater floor, with some of the most fertile and richest grazing grounds in Africa that has in turn engendered one of the highest density of top predators in the continent! Expect some of the best game viewing opportunities here, with herds of zebras, wildebeests, large prides of lions, hyenas and rhinos, among many more animals and birds. Experience breath-taking sightings of massive herds of wildlife set against the volcanic crater and surrounding highlands of Ngorongoro. Enjoy thrilling game drives in this Unesco World Heritage Site, awash in otherworldly aqua shades. Break for a much deserved picnic lunch amid a magical landscape. Relish a generous and scrumptious luncheon spread, before heading back. (Half Day; Time of Day: Morning; Meal included: Picnic lunch; Fitness Level: Easy; Please bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, binoculars and don’t forget your cameras).

Hotel Options
Farm House Valley – Opt 1
RoomStandard Room
MealsFull Board
StyleLodge
Kitela Lodge – Opt 2
RoomSuite
MealsFull Board
StyleLodge
Day 6 - 9

Drive to Central Serengeti (4-5 hrs)

Serengeti (Central)

3 Nights

With countless predators including lion, cheetah, leopard, more than two million wildebeest, half a million Thomson’s gazelle, and a quarter of a million zebra, the Serengeti has the greatest concentration of wildlife on our planet.

Northern Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar
Included Activities

Mbuzi Mawe: Morning & Evening game drives

Explore the stunning beauty, diverse landscapes and amazing wildlife of the Serengeti on morning, afternoon and full day game drives.

Dunia Camp: Morning & Evening game drives

Get close to the fine detailing on the canvas of central Serengeti on game drives that offer a spectacular combination of wildlife viewing and bird watching. Setting out twice a day from Dunia camp, these game drives give you a chance to immerse yourself in the African wildlife and experience the serenity among the multitude of animals. Guides with sound expertise will accompany you and give you insights into animal behaviour, without compromising on basic creature comforts. You can watch lions and cheetahs, smaller game, as well as the rare black rhino on a lucky day.

Central Serengeti – Private Vehicle & Driver Guide

Your chauffeur guide will drive you in a private vehicle.

Hotel Options
Mbuzi Mawe – Opt 1
RoomTent
MealsFull Board
StyleLodge
Dunia Camp – Opt 2
RoomTented Suite
MealsFull Board & Drinks
StyleCamp
Day 9 - 13

You will be transferred from your hotel to Central Serengeti airstrip

Flight to Zanzibar (2-3 hrs)

Transfer to your accommodation (1 hr)

Zanzibar

4 Nights

Head to the spice islands! The lure of Zanzibar is legendary and worthy.

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Hotel Options
Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Opt 1
RoomDeluxe
MealsHalf Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
StyleBeach Resort
Matlai Boutique Hotel – Opt 2
RoomAsili House
MealsHalf Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
StyleBoutique

Transfer to airport (1 hr)

International Departure

 Price & Inclusions

  • Option 1 From $ 7,490 /person
  • Option 2 From $ 9,990 /person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes

  • Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
  • Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
  • Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
  • Your Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact supporting you during your trip
  • Carbon emissions offsetting for your trip

Not Included

  • Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Visa and tourism fees
  • Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
  • International airfare
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What our guests say about this trip

I felt as though I was treated to the exposure to every animal I had hoped to see plus given insight into the dynamics of the animals and their environment, the circle of life.

– Pamela Gatz
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Northern Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar

13 days $ 7,490 / person

Northern Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar

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