12 Days Tanzania Private Safari with Zanzibar Beach Escape

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Arrival at international airport of Kilimanjaro (JRO)

   Airport pick up and transfer to the Lodge in Arusha for leisure and relaxation at your own pace. At the airport of Kilimanjaro (JRO), you will be warmly greeted and welcomed by your experienced professional driver-guide, after confirming the presence of your entire belongings, will offer you some bottles of mineral water or cold drinks followed by a direct private transfer to your Lodge in Arusha for Leisure, Dinner, and Overnight.

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   Arusha Planet Lodge

   Luxury Accommodation

   Serena Hotel Arusha

   High-End Accommodation

   Arusha Coffee Lodge

   Meals:

   Dinner

2. Day 2

   Arusha to Tarangire National Park for game drives.

   In the morning after breakfast, you will check out from your lodge or hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park for a game drive. This national park is well known for its large herds of elephants, as well as giraffes, lions, antelopes, a wide variety of bird species, and many other animals. After a memorable game drive, you will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park. In the afternoon, you will continue with another game drive while exiting the park and then proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Upon arrival, you will transfer to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   Moonbow Lodge

   Luxury Accommodation

   Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

   High-End Accommodation

   Wellworth Lake Manyara Kilimanjaro Lodge

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

3. Day 3

   Game drive in Lake Manyara NP and Cultural tour in Mto wa Mbu village

   At 08:30 hrs, you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park for game drives and wildlife viewing. This beautiful park lies at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and is famous for its alkaline lake, which attracts flamingos and many aquatic birds. The park features diverse habitats including acacia woodland, rocky escarpments, and grassy floodplains. You may see tree climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, baboons, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and many bird species. After lunch, you will visit Mto wa Mbu village for a cultural experience before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   Moonbow Lodge

   Luxury Accommodation

   Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

   High-End Accommodation

   Wellworth Lake Manyara Kilimanjaro Lodge

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

4. Day 4

   Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater for game drives.

   Rise early in the morning for breakfast, then depart for Ngorongoro Crater for game drives and wildlife viewing. The crater floor is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, jackals, hippos, and the endangered black rhinoceros. This 2,000-foot deep volcanic caldera offers one of the best wildlife viewing experiences in Africa. You will enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site on the crater floor, followed by more game drives. Later in the afternoon, you will ascend the crater and drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp

   Luxury Accommodation

   Ngorongoro Lions Paw

   High-End Accommodation

   Ngorongoro Lodge by Melia

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

5. Day 5

   Transfer Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park.

   After breakfast, you will depart from the lodge with packed lunch boxes for your drive to Serengeti National Park, with an en route stop at a Maasai Boma to experience the unique culture and lifestyle of the Maasai people. The journey continues through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you may see wildlife such as lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and buffaloes. You may also visit the Olduvai Gorge Museum at an additional cost. After a picnic lunch on a kopje in the Serengeti, you will continue with a game drive en route to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   New Baobab Central Serengeti camp

   Luxury Accommodation

   Sametu Camp

   High-End Accommodation

   Four Seasons Safari Lodge

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

6. Days 6-7

   Full day game drives Serengeti National Park

   These days will be organized at your own pace with flexible game drive options. You may choose early morning game drives followed by a late breakfast, then continue with packed lunch for a full day in the park. Alternatively, you may depart after breakfast, return for a hot lunch, and finish with an evening game drive. Your guide will advise based on wildlife movements. Overnight at the bookedLodge with all meals included. You may also take an optional hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti, famous for endless plains, the Great Migration, and excellent big cat sightings.

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   New Baobab Central Serengeti camp

   Luxury Accommodation

   Sametu Camp

   High-End Accommodation

   Four Seasons Safari Lodge

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

7. Days 8-11

   Serengeti to Zanzibar Island

   Early in the morning, you will enjoy a game drive to observe nocturnal animals returning from their hunts and other wildlife beginning their day. Later, you will transfer to Seronera Airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar for a four night beach holiday. Upon arrival at Zanzibar International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your beach resort for relaxation, dinner, and overnight. Zanzibar, known as the Spice Island, offers beautiful white sand beaches, rich history, and culture. Optional activities include snorkeling, diving, dhow cruises, Prison Island visits, Jozani Forest, spice tours, and Stone Town tours.

   Accommodation Options

   Luxury Accommodation

   Ocean Paradise Beach Resort or Towa Hotel Zanzibar

   High-End Accommodation

   Melia Zanzibar

   Meals:

   Breakfast and dinner

8. Day 12

   Airport drop off for your flight back home.

   Today you will be at leisure depending on your flight schedule. At the appropriate time, your driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight back home. After thousands of miles of wonderful memories in the wild and unforgettable experiences in Zanzibar, it will be time to conclude your journey. This will mark the end of your 12 Days Tanzania Private Safari with Zanzibar Beach Escape. Meals: Breakfast

   Meals:

   Breakfast

What Is Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the 12 Days Tanzania Private Safari with Zanzibar Beach Escape cost?

This safari starts from $5,293 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates, lodge tier, and group size, and every quote is itemized before you commit.

How long is this safari?

It runs 12 days. Because every trip is private, we can lengthen, shorten, or add a Zanzibar or gorilla extension to fit your plans.

Can I customize this itinerary?

Yes. This itinerary is a starting point. Swap lodges, change the pace, adjust the route, or combine countries, and your planner reshapes it with you before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

June to October is dry, breezy, and the most reliable beach weather. December to February is hot and also dry. The long rains fall from March to May, and there is a shorter wet spell in November.