Duration
11 days
Tour type
Private tour
Group size
2-6 people
Minimum age
3 years
Languages
English
Airport transfer
Available for an extra cost
Extra accommodation
Can be arranged for an extra cost
This 11 day journey through northern Tanzania combines the very best of the safari circuit with a relaxing finish on the beaches of Zanzibar. Beginning at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will travel to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its groundwater forest, dense elephant herds, flamingo flocks, and famous tree climbing lions. From there, the route continues to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where an early morning descent onto the crater floor offers some of the best Big Five viewing in Africa in a single game drive. The heart of the trip is four full nights and days in the Serengeti, Tanzania's most celebrated national park and home to vast open plains, resident prides of lion, and healthy populations of leopard, cheetah, elephant, and buffalo, with the possibility of the great migration depending on the time of year. With four days dedicated entirely to game driving, there is ample time to explore different areas of the ecosystem and track wildlife at a relaxed pace. After a final morning game drive, you will fly from the Serengeti to Zanzibar, trading the bush for the beach. Four days on the island allow for total relaxation on white sand beaches and in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, with optional add ons such as a half day tour of historic Stone Town, a spice tour, snorkeling, diving, or a sunset dhow cruise. The trip concludes with a flight back to Kilimanjaro for onward international connections. This itinerary suits travelers who want a complete Tanzania experience in under two weeks, pairing serious game viewing with genuine beach downtime, and works well for couples, honeymooners, families, and first time safari travelers
$4,810Per person
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your driver guide and transferred to the Lake Manyara area, a drive of roughly two and a half hours. Lake Manyara National Park is known for its groundwater forest, dense elephant population, and the tree climbing lions that make the park famous. Depending on your arrival time, you may head out for an afternoon game drive before settling in for the night near the park at your accommodation
Spend the morning on a game drive through Lake Manyara, keeping an eye out for flamingos along the lake shore, hippo pools, and troops of baboons. In the afternoon you will drive up to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, climbing the crater rim to your lodge for the night. The views over the crater floor at sunset are spectacular
Depart early for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single game drive. After several hours exploring the crater floor, climb back up and continue by road to Central Serengeti, arriving for the first of four nights in the park
A full day dedicated to game viewing across the Seronera area and surrounding plains, home to large resident populations of lion, leopard, and cheetah, alongside herds of buffalo, giraffe, and antelope
Continue exploring the Serengeti ecosystem, with the itinerary flexible depending on wildlife movement and, seasonally, the great migration
Your final full day in the Serengeti, with more time to track predators and explore areas not yet covered, before an evening at your camp or lodge
Enjoy one last morning game drive before transferring to the airstrip for a scheduled flight to Zanzibar. On arrival you will be transferred to your beach hotel, where the pace shifts from safari to island relaxation
A free day to enjoy the beach and hotel facilities, with optional activities such as snorkeling, diving, or a sunset dhow cruise available on request
Another free day at leisure, or an optional half day excursion into Stone Town to explore its markets, historic buildings, and spice trading heritage
A final full day to relax on the island, with an optional spice tour or additional water activities available for those who would like to add something extra
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Kilimanjaro, connecting onward to your international departure.
Starts in Nairobi, ends in Nairobi.
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