14 Days / 13 Nights – Grand Safari & Zan

14 Days / 13 Nights – Grand Safari & Zanzibar Retreat

Overview

Experience the ultimate Tanzania adventure with our 14-day Grand Safari & Zanzibar Retreat. This journey combines thrilling wildlife encounters in world-renowned national parks with the serene beauty of Zanzibar’s pristine beaches. Begin your adventure in Arusha before exploring Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the endless plains of the Serengeti, where the Big Five and countless other wildlife await. After days of safari excitement, unwind on the spice island of Zanzibar with its turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and rich cultural heritage. This carefully crafted itinerary offers the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation, ensuring unforgettable memories of Africa’s landscapes, wildlife, and coastal charm.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Meet your guide at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for rest, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Full-day safari in Tarangire National Park, renowned for giant elephant herds, baobab trees, and predator sightings. Picnic lunch in the park. Overnight at lodge.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park
Game drives in Lake Manyara, a lush park nestled at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. Spot tree-climbing lions, hippos, flamingos, and monkeys. Overnight in Karatu.

Day 4: Serengeti (Central)
Drive through scenic Ngorongoro Highlands into Serengeti. Afternoon game drive across vast plains. Overnight at a tented camp in Central Serengeti.

Day 5: Serengeti – Full-Day Safari
Morning and afternoon game drives exploring predator-rich areas and plains wildlife. Overnight in Serengeti.

Day 6: Serengeti – Migration Area (North or South, depending on season)
Journey deeper into the Serengeti following the migration path of wildebeest and zebras. Witness dramatic river crossings (seasonal) or vast calving grounds. Overnight at camp in the migration zone.

Day 7: Serengeti → Ngorongoro
Morning game drive before traveling toward Ngorongoro. Overnight at a lodge on the crater rim overlooking the breathtaking views.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Descend into the crater for a full-day safari. Spot rhinos, elephants, lions, flamingos, and hippos. Picnic lunch by a hippo pool. Overnight near crater.

Day 9: Hadzabe & Datoga Tribe Visit → Zanzibar
Morning cultural visit to Lake Eyasi to meet the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and Datoga blacksmiths. Learn about their unique way of life. Afternoon return to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar.

Overnight in Stone Town.

Day 10: Zanzibar – Stone Town, Spice Tour & Sunset Dhow Cruise
Guided walking tour of Stone Town exploring history, markets, and architecture. Afternoon spice farm visit followed by a sunset dhow cruise. Overnight in Zanzibar.

Day 11: Zanzibar – Beach Leisure & Water Sports
Relax at your beach resort or take part in optional water activities such as diving, snorkeling, or kite surfing.

Day 12: Zanzibar – Jozani Forest & Dolphins at Kizimkazi
Morning excursion to Jozani Forest to see red colobus monkeys. Afternoon dolphin tour in Kizimkazi where you may swim alongside wild dolphins. Overnight in Zanzibar.

Day 13: Zanzibar – Free Day & Farewell Dinner
Leisure day at the beach. In the evening, enjoy a special farewell dinner by the ocean.

Day 14: Departure
Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for departure.