4 days12 Days Best Of Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Tour
New12 daysArusha
Length
12 days
Itinerary
12 days planned
Group
Max 100
Guides
English
Overview
The 12 Days Best of Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Tour stands out because it perfectly combines world-class wildlife safaris with a tropical beach escape, giving travelers both adventure and relaxation in one seamless trip. You experience the diverse landscapes and wildlife of Northern Tanzania—Tarangire’s elephants, Serengeti’s predators, Ngorongoro’s Big Five, and Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions—without rushing, followed by the pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and cultural richness of Zanzibar. This tour offers maximum variety, from epic game drives and dramatic scenery to snorkeling, spice tours, and island leisure, making it ideal for first-time visitors, families, honeymooners, or anyone who wants the “best of both worlds” in one holiday. It’s a carefully balanced journey where every day delivers either thrilling wildlife, stunning landscapes, or total relaxation.
Day by day itinerary
1Arrival in Arusha⌄
You’ll be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha, where you can relax and recover from your journey while getting a briefing about the safari ahead.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: safari lodge or similar
2Arusha -Tarangire National park⌄
Drive to Tarangire for your first game drive, famous for large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. After an exciting day, head to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge or similar
3Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park⌄
Enjoy a morning drive to Lake Manyara, known for its lush forests, flamingos, hippos, and tree-climbing lions. Later, continue to the Karatu area for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge or similar
4Karatu to Serengeti National Park⌄
Travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands toward the vast plains of the Serengeti, with game viewing en route. Overnight at a safari camp inside the park.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch
Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge or similar
5full day in serengeti national park⌄
Spend the day exploring the Serengeti on extensive game drives, searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and the great herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge or similar
6Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area⌄
Enjoy a final Serengeti game drive before heading toward Ngorongoro, stopping for scenic views along the way. Overnight near the crater rim.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge or similar
7Ngorongoro Crater Tour⌄
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s richest wildlife areas, with excellent chances to spot the Big Five. Later, return to your lodge.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge or similar
8Ngorongoro to Arusha⌄
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha, passing local villages and landscapes, and prepare for your next adventure to Zanzibar.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: safari lodge or similar
9Arusha to Zanzibar⌄
Fly to Zanzibar Island and transfer to your beach resort, where the rest of the day is free to relax by the ocean.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Zanzibar View Hotel or similar
10Zanzibar Beach Relaxation⌄
Enjoy a full day at leisure on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches, with optional activities such as snorkeling, diving, or a spice tour.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Zanzibar View Hotel or similar
11Zanzibar Leisure Day⌄
Another relaxing day to soak up the sun, explore Stone Town, or enjoy water sports and cultural excursions.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch
Overnight: Zanzibar View Hotel or similar
12Departure⌄
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari and beach holiday.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch
What's included
- ✓All accommodations as per itinerary
- ✓Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Government taxes and levies
- ✓Airport pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- ✕Gratuities
Good to know
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
From
$7,495
