12 Days / 11 Nights – Luxury Safari & Za

12 Days / 11 Nights – Luxury Safari & Zanzibar

Overview

This exclusive 12-day journey combines the thrill of Tanzania’s world-renowned wildlife with the relaxation of Zanzibar’s tropical paradise. Begin your adventure on a luxury safari across iconic parks—Tarangire, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater—where breathtaking landscapes and close encounters with the Big Five await. Enjoy handpicked luxury lodges and camps that blend comfort with the wild. After the safari, unwind on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar, where turquoise waters, spice tours, and cultural experiences complete your adventure. Perfectly designed for couples, families, or small groups, this itinerary offers the best of both worlds—untamed safari and serene island escape.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where your guide will meet you. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight stay. Relax after your journey and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Morning drive to Tarangire, famous for baobab-dotted landscapes and large elephant herds. Full-day safari with picnic lunch inside the park. Expect to see lions, leopards, zebras, wildebeest, and over 400 bird species. Overnight at a luxury lodge.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park
Explore the compact but diverse Lake Manyara, home to tree-climbing lions, pink flamingos, hippos, and baboons. Enjoy game drives along the Rift Valley escarpment and lakeshore. Overnight in Karatu.

Day 4: Serengeti (Central)
Drive through Ngorongoro highlands into the world-renowned Serengeti. Game drive en route through the endless plains. Overnight at a luxury tented camp in Central Serengeti.

Day 5: Serengeti (Hot Air Balloon Safari – optional)
Start the day with an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush. Continue with game drives to track lions, cheetahs, and elephants. Overnight in Serengeti.

Day 6: Serengeti – Big Game Safari
Full-day safari exploring deeper into the Serengeti. Depending on the season, follow the wildebeest migration or focus on predator hotspots. Picnic lunch in the wild. Overnight at camp.

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater
Morning drive to Ngorongoro. Descend into the crater, a natural sanctuary with over 25,000 large animals including black rhinos, hippos, lions, and flamingos. Full-day game drive with picnic lunch. Overnight at a lodge on the crater rim.

Day 8: Arusha → Zanzibar (Evening Dhow Cruise)
Drive back to Arusha and take a flight to Zanzibar. Check in at your hotel in Stone Town. In the evening, enjoy a magical dhow sunset cruise on the Indian Ocean.

Day 9: Zanzibar – Spice Tour & Prison Island
Morning visit to a spice plantation to learn about cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Afternoon boat trip to Prison Island, home to giant Aldabra tortoises and beautiful snorkeling spots. Overnight at your Zanzibar beach resort.

Day 10: Zanzibar – Water Sports & Beach Leisure
Spend the day at leisure on the pristine beaches. Optional activities include snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, or kite surfing. Evening relaxation by the ocean.

Day 11: Zanzibar – Free Day & Sunset Dinner
Free day to enjoy your resort or explore at your own pace. In the evening, enjoy a romantic sunset dinner on the beach.

Day 12: Departure
Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your international flight.