Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your professional safari guide meets you for a private transfer to Greenside Hotel. Once you check in, you can rest after your journey or explore Arusha’s cultural and artistic heritage. Later in the evening, your guide gives a detailed safari briefing on logistics, safety and what wildlife to expect. So today is the official start of your 12 day Tanzania safari.

Accommodation: Greenside Hotel
Meals: Dinner

After breakfast, you set off for Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and rich biodiversity. Then you enjoy a long game drive along the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers all year round. You will also often see lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and many birds. It is a rewarding second day on your 12 day Tanzania safari.

Accommodation: Jungle Pearl Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Following breakfast, you travel towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. As soon as you arrive, you head out on an afternoon game drive across the endless plains. The plains are home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, wildebeest and zebras as well. Here, the sheer scale of wildlife defines this stage of your 12 day Tanzania safari. The photo opportunities are also exceptional.

Accommodation: Serengeti Sound of Silence
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

First, you head out on an early morning game drive, when predators are most active. Then you watch the rhythm of life on the Serengeti plains as animals move between open savannah and water sources. After a midday rest, you later enjoy a late-afternoon drive that focuses on rivers and waterholes. This full day in the park is the heart of your 12 day Tanzania safari.

Accommodation: Serengeti Sound of Silence
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

First, you can take an optional early-morning hot air balloon safari for an aerial view of the Serengeti. A champagne bush breakfast then follows. Afterwards, you continue game viewing before leaving for Ngorongoro. On the way, you also stop at Olduvai Gorge to learn about early human history. As a result, this day of your 12 day Tanzania safari blends wildlife, archaeology and dramatic landscapes.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This morning, you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater is home to the Big Five too, including the rare black rhino. After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, you then visit a Maasai village to experience traditional lifestyles, dances and crafts. In this way, culture and wildlife come together on this day of your 12 day Tanzania safari.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, you continue to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions, flamingos and lush groundwater forest. Then you enjoy a guided game drive through its varied habitats before returning to Arusha in the afternoon. So this marks the end of the safari part of your 12 day Tanzania safari.

Accommodation: Greenside Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast at Greenside Hotel, you transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar Island, Tanzania’s tropical paradise. When you land, your guide meets you and takes you to your beachfront lodge.

Then you can relax on white sandy beaches and enjoy the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Then spend the afternoon strolling along the coast, swimming or simply unwinding. As a result, it is the perfect post-safari retreat and a smooth switch from wildlife viewing to island leisure.

Accommodation: My Blue Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

First, you transfer to Nungwi Village, Zanzibar’s northern gem, after breakfast. The village is famous for pristine white beaches, turquoise waters and colourful marine life. While you are here, you can explore the village, watch craftsmen build traditional dhows or relax on the shore.

In addition, you can swim, snorkel or sunbathe while taking in the Indian Ocean scenery. Tonight you stay at Nungwi Beach Lodge, which offers comfortable rooms with direct beach access.

Accommodation: My blue hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast at your Nungwi lodge, you take a boat to Mnemba Atoll, Zanzibar’s top snorkelling and diving spot. During the crossing, you look out for dolphins in the turquoise waters.

At the atoll, you can swim among coral reefs, tropical fish and sea turtles. You can also relax on the pristine beaches. Later, you return by boat to your beachfront lodge for the night. It is a day full of unforgettable marine life.

Accommodation: Marumaru Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, you visit a Zanzibar spice plantation. Here you learn about, smell and taste exotic spices such as cloves, cinnamon and vanilla. You can also enjoy fragrant dishes made with fresh spices.

Next, you continue to historic Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore its narrow streets, Arab architecture and busy local markets. In the evening, you stroll to Forodhani Gardens for Zanzibar’s lively street food scene and delicious local dishes. So this day offers a truly authentic taste of island culture.

Accommodation: Marumaru lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast at Marumaru lodge, you have time for a final stroll along the beach or relax by the sea. Then you check out and transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your departure, which ends your 12-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar adventure. Finally, you leave with lasting memories of private game drives, Maasai visits, fragrant spice dishes and tropical island days.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch