12-day mid-range safari in northern Tanzania and on the island of Zanzibar.

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Airport transfer and rest day in Arusha.

  

  Our representative will be waiting for you at Kilimanjaro / Arusha airport and will take you to your lodge in Arusha, where you will spend one night. This afternoon, you can explore the lively city center. Arusha is a fascinating city where you will find modern office buildings, 5-star hotels and upscale cafés, as well as bustling markets selling fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat. In the city center, you will see women dressed in brightly colored dresses walking along the streets, carrying huge baskets on their heads or sitting by the roadside, selling huge avocados or roasting corn on the cob over a fire. You will also see Maasai men walking around in their traditional shukas.

• day 2

  Tarangire National Park

  

  After breakfast, head to Tarangire National Park and enjoy a day of safari with a picnic. The park consists of natural vegetation, mainly acacia woodlands and giant African baobabs, with vast marshy areas in the south. The river and marshes act as a magnet for wildlife during Tanzania's dry season. Tarangire National Park is renowned for hosting some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. This African national park is also home to three rare animal species: the Greater Kudu, the Fringe-eared Oryx, as well as some Ashy Starlings. After wildlife viewing, you will head to your tented camp for dinner and overnight.

• day 3

  Lake Manyara National Park

  

  After breakfast, you will be driven to Lake Manyara National Park, located beneath the cliffs of the Manyara escarpment, on the edge of the Rift Valley. The alkaline soda of Lake Manyara, which covers 230 km2, attracts flamingos and other birds. You will also see resident hippos on the edge of the lake. The park is known for its tree-climbing lions, and you may have the chance to spot leopards and hyenas. You can also expect to see large herds of elephants, wildebeest, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, and impalas. There is also a significant population of primates, including common monkeys, vervet monkeys, and baboons. You will leave Lake Manyara just before sunset and head to your lodge for dinner.

• day 4

  The Serengeti National Park

  

  After breakfast, you will leave Lake Manyara to head to the Serengeti, the most famous national park in Tanzania, where you will spend two nights. The Serengeti offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa and is home to the world's greatest wildlife spectacle: the Great Migration. Each year, more than 2.5 million wildebeest migrate from Serengeti National Park to the Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya. On the second day, you will have the opportunity to go on a safari in the morning and afternoon in the vast plains of the Serengeti, where you will spot abundant African wildlife. This spectacular national park offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities and it is very likely that you will see zebras, impalas, Grant's gazelles, wildebeest, buffaloes, rhinos, and elephants, as well as lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

• day 5

  The Serengeti National Park

  

  After breakfast, you will leave Lake Manyara to head to the Serengeti, the most famous national park in Tanzania, where you will spend two nights. The Serengeti offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa and is home to the world's greatest wildlife spectacle: the Great Migration. Each year, more than 2.5 million wildebeest migrate from Serengeti National Park to the Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya. On the second day, you will have the opportunity to go on a safari in the morning and afternoon in the vast plains of the Serengeti, where you will spot abundant African wildlife. This spectacular national park offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities and it is very likely that you will see zebras, impalas, Grant's gazelles, wildebeest, buffaloes, rhinos, and elephants, as well as lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

• day 6

  From the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater

  

  Today, you will have most of the day to continue your incredible safari in the Serengeti, exploring the south through the Ndutu region. Later in the afternoon, you will settle into a magnificent lodge on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, offering phenomenal views.

• day 7

  The Ngorongoro Crater

  

  The Ngorongoro Crater is a unique natural phenomenon and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is without a doubt one of the most breathtaking wildlife safari sites in the world, with the 600 m / 1968 ft high crater wall as a backdrop, and it offers incredible opportunities for wildlife viewing. A visit to the Ngorongoro Crater is an unforgettable experience! You can expect to see abundant wildlife, including buffalo, warthogs, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, and elephants. There is also a huge population of predators: lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and leopards. The resident population of black rhinos is a real treat, as they are very difficult to spot elsewhere in Tanzania. In the late afternoon, you will return to your lodge in Arusha.

• day 8

  Fly to Zanzibar.

  

  After breakfast this morning, you will be driven to Kilimanjaro airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon your arrival in Zanzibar, you will be greeted and taken to your accommodation, where you will stay for the next four nights. We offer a range of accommodation options on the island and will ensure to provide you with the establishment best suited to your requirements and sense of style, whether it is a rustic beach lodge or a luxurious 5-star resort.

• day 9

  Zanzibar Island

  

  With its beautiful sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters, and colorful coral reefs, Zanzibar is the ideal destination for relaxation after the safari. If you want to be active, you can take part in many excursions, including visits to the historic city of Stone Town, the Jozani Forest, Prison Island, spice plantations, and cultural tours in local villages. There is also a wide range of adventure activities you can participate in, including mountain biking, hiking, bird watching, windsurfing, kitesurfing, sea kayaking, and sailing. In addition, the island has fantastic coral reefs that are perfect for diving and snorkeling. You may even have the chance to see dolphins, green turtles, and, at certain times of the year, whale sharks.

• day 10

  Zanzibar Island

  

  With its beautiful sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters, and colorful coral reefs, Zanzibar is the ideal destination for relaxation after the safari. If you want to be active, you can take part in many excursions, including visits to the historic city of Stone Town, the Jozani Forest, Prison Island, spice plantations, and cultural tours in local villages. There is also a wide range of adventure activities you can participate in, including mountain biking, hiking, bird watching, windsurfing, kitesurfing, sea kayaking, and sailing. In addition, the island has fantastic coral reefs that are perfect for diving and snorkeling. You may even have the chance to see dolphins, green turtles, and, at certain times of the year, whale sharks.

• day 11

  Zanzibar Island

  

  With its beautiful sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters, and colorful coral reefs, Zanzibar is the ideal destination for relaxation after the safari. If you want to be active, you can take part in many excursions, including visits to the historic city of Stone Town, the Jozani Forest, Prison Island, spice plantations, and cultural tours in local villages. There is also a wide range of adventure activities you can participate in, including mountain biking, hiking, bird watching, windsurfing, kitesurfing, sea kayaking, and sailing. In addition, the island has fantastic coral reefs that are perfect for diving and snorkeling. You may even have the chance to see dolphins, green turtles, and, at certain times of the year, whale sharks.

• day 12

  Return flight

  

  Unfortunately, your adventure "Northern Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar" has come to an end. After breakfast at your accommodation, you will be transferred back to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) for your international return flight.