12 Days Safari to Elevate Your Dreams to Africa Trip

12 days / 11 nights

Overview

This itinerary offers a remarkable opportunity to experience the best of Tanzania by combining world-class wildlife safaris with a relaxing tropical beach holiday. Travelers explore the iconic landscapes of Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater while enjoying exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities including the Big Five. The journey concludes with cultural exploration in Stone Town and several days of relaxation on Zanzibar’s beautiful beaches, creating a perfect balance of adventure, discovery, and relaxation in one unforgettable African experience.
The journey begins in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, before heading to Tarangire National Park, a wildlife-rich destination famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.

The adventure continues to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, where vast savannah plains host extraordinary wildlife including lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, and large herds of grazing herbivores. Guests will spend several days exploring this iconic ecosystem before traveling to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descending into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most remarkable wildlife habitats in Africa.

After the safari experience, travelers will visit Lake Manyara National Park before flying to Zanzibar Island. Here they will explore the historical charm of Stone Town and unwind along Zanzibar’s stunning white sandy beaches surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. This journey perfectly combines thrilling safari adventures with cultural discovery and tropical relaxation.

Detailed Itinerary

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. The remainder of the day is reserved for relaxation after your international flight. Dinner and overnight in Arusha.

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Package Includes and Excludes
  • • Airport transfers in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar
  • • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • • Private 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • • Bottled mineral drinking water during safari
  • • Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
  • • All national park entrance fees and government taxes
  • • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • • All game drives and activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • • Full-board accommodation during safari (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • • Midrange accommodation in Zanzibar on half board
  • • Guided Stone Town tour
  • • Picnic lunches during safari
  • • All government taxes and VAT
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