12 Days Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday
Overview
Your Journey
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet and greet by your safari representative, and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Rest and prepare for your safari adventure. Dinner and overnight stay at your Arusha lodge or hotel.
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for large elephant herds and baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive spotting elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and diverse birdlife along the Tarangire River. Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp in Tarangire.
Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive through forests, open plains, and along the alkaline lake known for flamingos. Wildlife includes tree-climbing lions and large elephant populations. Dinner and overnight at a lodge or camp near Lake Manyara.
Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy scenic landscapes and wildlife sightings en route. Arrive for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive across the Serengeti plains. Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp in Serengeti.
Serengeti – Full Day Game Drive
Full day of game drives in Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon sessions. The park is renowned for its predators and vast herds of herbivores. During migration season, you may witness the wildebeest migration depending on animal movements. Dinner and overnight at your Serengeti lodge or camp.
Serengeti – Full Day Game Drive
Another full day exploring different regions of Serengeti for extended wildlife viewing. Optional hot air balloon safari available at extra cost, offering aerial views of the plains followed by a bush breakfast. Dinner and overnight at your Serengeti lodge or camp.
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive before departing Serengeti for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing en route. Arrive late afternoon and check in near the crater rim. Dinner and overnight at your Ngorongoro lodge or camp.
Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Arusha
Early breakfast followed by a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, zebras, and flamingos. Picnic lunch inside the crater, then drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay.
Arusha – Zanzibar
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, transfer to your beach resort and spend the rest of the day relaxing by the Indian Ocean. Dinner and overnight at your Zanzibar beach resort.
Zanzibar – Beach Relaxation
Leisure day at the beach enjoying white sands, turquoise waters, and resort facilities. Optional activities include snorkeling, diving, dolphin tours, and spice farm visits. Dinner and overnight at your beach resort.
Zanzibar – Stone Town & Cultural Tour
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Stone Town exploring historical sites, local markets, and cultural landmarks. Optional spice farm visit available. Return to your beach resort for relaxation. Dinner and overnight at your beach resort.
Zanzibar – Departure
After breakfast, enjoy free time at the resort before transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your safari and beach holiday.
What's Included
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- Accommodation in lodges, tented camps, and Zanzibar beach resort
- Meals on full board basis during safari
- Half board or all-inclusive meal plan in Zanzibar (depending on resort)
- Park entrance and conservation fees
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- Airport and hotel transfers
- Bottled drinking water during safari
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities (hot air balloon safari, snorkeling, diving, spice tours, etc.)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated in Zanzibar package
- Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, and tips
