12 Days Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday
Overview
Your Journey
Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your safari representative and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at your Arusha lodge or hotel.
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive with sightings of elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and abundant birdlife. Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp in Tarangire.
Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive through forests, plains, and along the alkaline lake known for flamingos. The park is famous for tree-climbing lions and large elephant populations. Dinner and overnight near Lake Manyara.
Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
Depart after breakfast for Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy scenic landscapes and wildlife en route. Arrive for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive across the vast Serengeti plains. Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Serengeti – Full Day Game Drive
Spend a full day on morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti, famous for predators and vast herbivore herds. Migration sightings are possible depending on the season. Dinner and overnight at your Serengeti lodge or camp.
Serengeti – Full Day Game Drive
Enjoy another full day exploring different regions of Serengeti for extended wildlife viewing. Optional hot air balloon safari available at extra cost, 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 with game viewing en route to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive late afternoon and check in near the crater rim. Dinner and overnight at your Ngorongoro lodge or camp.
Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive featuring dense wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, zebras, and flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch before ascending and returning to Arusha for overnight.
Arusha – Zanzibar
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to your beach resort and relax by the Indian Ocean. Dinner and overnight at the resort.
Zanzibar – Beach Relaxation
Day at leisure enjoying white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and resort facilities. Optional activities include snorkeling, diving, dolphin tours, or spice farm visits. Dinner and overnight at your beach resort.
Zanzibar – Stone Town & Cultural Tour
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, exploring historic buildings, markets, and cultural landmarks. Optional spice farm visit available. Return to the 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 the safari and beach holiday.
What's Included
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- 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
