12 Days Tanzania Grand Safari and Zanzibar Escape

12 Days Tanzania Grand Safari and Zanzibar Escape Overview

This 12-day journey blends thrilling wildlife adventures with relaxing Zanzibar beaches. Explore Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro for Big Five encounters, then unwind on Zanzibar’s turquoise shores. Experience safaris, cultural tours, and island charm. With expert guides, comfortable lodges, and seaside resorts, it’s the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation in Tanzania.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport. Meet your driver-guide and transfer to Arusha hotel. Safari briefing, dinner, and overnight stay included. Prepare for your exciting Tanzania adventure beginning tomorrow morning.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire National Park. Game drive among elephants, lions, and baobabs. Picnic lunch inside park. Dinner and overnight at lodge or tented camp near Tarangire.

Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

Scenic drive through Ngorongoro highlands to Serengeti. Picnic lunch en route. Afternoon game drive across plains. Spot cheetahs, wildebeest, and giraffes. Dinner and overnight stay in Serengeti lodge.

Day 4: Full Day Serengeti Safari

Morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti. Search for lions, elephants, and hyenas. Picnic lunch in wilderness. Dinner and overnight inside Serengeti lodge or luxury tented camp.

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Morning Serengeti game drive. Picnic lunch while traveling to Ngorongoro. Evening arrival at crater rim lodge. Dinner and overnight stay with stunning views of crater floor landscapes.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Descend into crater for full-day game drive. Spot rhinos, hippos, flamingos, and zebras. Picnic lunch included. Dinner and overnight stay at lodge near crater rim.

Day 7: Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara – Arusha

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Game drive spotting flamingos and tree-climbing lions. Picnic lunch inside park. Evening transfer to Arusha hotel. Dinner and overnight included.

Day 8: Flight to Zanzibar – Stone Town Tour

Morning flight to Zanzibar. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon guided tour of Stone Town’s historic sites, markets, and alleys. Dinner and overnight stay in Stone Town boutique hotel.

Day 9: Spice Plantation and Cultural Visit

Visit a spice farm, learn about cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Afternoon cultural experience with traditional crafts and music. Dinner and overnight stay in Stone Town hotel.

Day 10: Stone Town – Beach Resort Transfer

Morning boat trip to Prison Island. Spot giant tortoises and swim in clear waters. Afternoon transfer to beach resort. Dinner and overnight stay near turquoise ocean.

Day 11: Full Day Zanzibar Beach Relaxation

Relax on white sandy beaches. Swim, sunbathe, or choose optional water sports like snorkeling or diving. Dinner included. Overnight stay in luxurious beachfront resort with ocean views.

Day 12: Zanzibar – Departure

Morning at leisure. Enjoy last swim or shopping. Lunch included. Afternoon transfer to Zanzibar Airport for onward departure flight. End of your safari and island escape.

Price Includes

Accommodation in lodges, tented camps, and Zanzibar hotels
Park entry fees
All meals during safari and Zanzibar stay
Domestic flight (Arusha–Zanzibar)
Professional driver-guide
Airport transfers and bottled drinking water

Price Excludes

International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips for driver/guide
Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
Optional cultural tours or balloon safari

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12 Days Tanzania Grand Safari and Zanzibar Escape