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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 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.
We can customize this 12-day Tanzania and Zanzibar safari to your travel preferences.
The package includes an expert guide, unlimited mileage, and 24/7 customer care.
You will visit Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire, and Zanzibar Island.
On this 12-day Tanzania itinerary with Zanzibar, you will be traveling with a private guide and vehicle.
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 seen 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.
Spend the day on a thrilling game drive in the Serengeti. Wake up bright and early to witness the sunrise over the Serengeti plains.
Get ready for a day of spotting and tracking the wildebeest migration until evening. Enjoy lunch and dinner in Serengeti National Park.
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 Island.
Once you arrive, you will meet the driver guide, get welcoming greetings, and get a brief explanation about Zanzibar and proceed with 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.
Year-round, you can visit the Serengeti and Zanzibar for stunning wildlife and beaches.
The best time is the dry season from June to October, when animal viewing is at its best in the national parks. At the same time, January to March is also a great time to see newborn animals (calving season).
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)
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
1 person (single room) |
$8,375 | $6,345 |
|
2 persons (double or twin) |
$5,265 pp | $4,185 pp |
|
3 persons (triple room) |
$4,430 pp | $3,570 pp |
|
4 persons (2 doubles or twins) |
$4,535 pp | $3,475 pp |
|
5 persons (double & triple) |
$4,215 pp | $3,250 pp |
|
6 persons (3 doubles or twins) |
$4,250 pp | $3,110 pp |
| Extra Costs | ||
| Single Supplement | $880 pp | $790 pp |
| Balloon Safari | $540 pp | $540 pp |
