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Discover the 12-day Serengeti-Zanzibar tour. Explore Tanzania’s iconic national parks and witness the best wildlife viewing, from the African Big 5 animals to the Serengeti Great Migration.
Witness the breathtaking landscapes and Tanzania wildlife safari, and encounter elephants, giraffes, and lions before catching a flight to a pristine beach on Zanzibar Island.
Unwind on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar, indulging in relaxation, water sports, and cultural experiences. Enjoy the vibrant local culture and soak up the sun on the white sandy shores within this affordable Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday.
The Serengeti safari and Zanzibar combo is the best during the months of June to October.
This Serengeti and Zanzibar itinerary offers the best animal viewing and beach relaxation.
We visit Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, & Zanzibar Beach.
Pro: Tanzania safari and beach holiday. Con: Not covered all activities.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet the driver-guide. Greetings, and we’re driving to Arusha for an overnight stay.
Depart Arusha around 0800 hours and drive to the base of the Rift Valley and enter Lake Manyara National Park.
The game drive inside the park is dominated by an underground water forest that attracts water birds such as pink flamingos and animals such as zebras, buffalo, and lions.
Packed lunch to be served at the picnic site. Later on, we will drive to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
After breakfast, enter Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. This remarkable wildlife sanctuary is renowned for its high animal density, housing around 30,000 animals, including endangered rhinos.
The park’s allure also lies in its thriving predator community, comprising lions, hyenas, jackals, and the elusive leopard, which can be hard to spot at times.
We will savor a picnic lunch in the crater before making our way to the Serengeti for an overnight stay.
A full day awaits you at the Serengeti National Park. Start your morning with an early sunrise game drive, where you’ll have the chance to spot some of the unseen animal species and observe the early risers among the diurnal ones.
Following breakfast at your camp, your day will be filled with game drives throughout the Serengeti National Park.
The word “Serengeti” originates from the Maasai language, meaning “plains,” and true to its name, you’ll explore stretches of African Savannah in search of a variety of animals that call the Serengeti home.
After breakfast, we will have a morning game drive.
Today we will do a half-day game drive inside the park, searching for the cats and other large animals. After picnic lunch, we go to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
After breakfast, go to Tarangire National Park. This nature reserve is truly remarkable with its baobab trees, bush savannah, and enchanting seasonal marshes.
Get ready for a wildlife experience, as Tarangire is renowned for its elephant encounters. Keep your eyes open for buffalo, zebras, and wildebeest roaming the park’s landscape, along with predators like lions. While leopards are occasionally spotted, cheetah sightings are quite rare.
Game drive with a packed lunch at a picnic site, then go to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay.
We will provide transportation from your hotel to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Once you arrive, you will do a Stone Town tour and, later on, go to the beach for an overnight stay.
Today you will have enough time to enjoy the beach. You can consider water activities while you are staying in Zanzibar to add more fun to your vacation.
Today, you will meet the driver-guide and head to the airport for your departure flight.
Get ready to enjoy a Tanzania safari and Zanzibar package in Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti, with the best African wildlife viewing, and then relax on stunning beaches in Zanzibar.
Yes, you can witness the Great Migration when choosing this 12-day Serengeti safari.
June–October: Best to see the wildebeest migration crossing in Serengeti (dry season)
January–February: Calving season in the Ndutu Plain area (southern Serengeti)
The accommodations that are available in this best 12-day Tanzania itinerary with Zanzibar beach are cozy tented camps during the safari and a beachfront lodge in Zanzibar, at mid-range costs (3 to 4 stars)
Pack light but wisely by including bug repellent, sunscreen, and layers. Be aware that it may take some time to get from the beach to the safari park. Additionally, you’ll want to record every moment, so always have your camera ready!
| Group Size | High Season | Low Season |
|---|---|---|
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1 person (single room) |
$8,295 | $6,345 |
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2 persons (double or twin) |
$5,075 pp | $4,185 pp |
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3 persons (triple room) |
$4,310 pp | $3,570 pp |
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4 persons (2 doubles or twins) |
$4,345 pp | $3,475 pp |
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5 persons (double & triple) |
$4,070 pp | $3,250 pp |
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6 persons (3 doubles or twins) |
$4,065 pp | $3,110 pp |
| Extra Costs | High Season | Low Season |
| Single Supplement | $200 pp | $145 pp |
| Balloon Safari | $540 pp | $540 pp |