12 Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro, Transfer to Arusha

   Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to Arusha. Settle into your lodge, where you can relax and refresh after your journey. Enjoy a delightful dinner and an overnight stay, setting the tone for the exciting adventures that lie ahead Accommodation options • Standard: Arusha Planet Lodge • Mid-Range: Kibo Palace Hotel • Luxury: Arusha Gran Melia Hotel Meal Plan: Dinner

2. Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park for Game Drives

   Start your day with a hearty breakfast before departing for Tarangire National Park. As you embark on game drives, be on the lookout for the park’s famous elephant herds, as well as lions, leopards, and over 500 bird species. The park’s unique landscape, dotted with majestic baobab trees, offers stunning photographic opportunities. Conclude your day with a delicious dinner and overnight stay at a lodge Accommodation options • Standard: Farm of Dream Lodge • Mid-Range: Moonbow Lodge Luxury: Karatu Acacia Farm Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3. Day 3: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for Game Drives

   After a hearty breakfast at the lodge, embark on a full day of game drives in Lake Manyara National Park. Explore its diverse landscapes and encounter a variety of wildlife, including the iconic tree-climbing lions, elephants, and giraffes. Keep an eye out for the park’s rich birdlife, featuring vibrant flamingos, pelicans, and storks. Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the scenic spots inside the park. As the day winds down, return to your lodge for a peaceful evening, complete with dinner and an overnight stay Accommodation options • Standard: Farm of Dream Lodge • Mid-Range: Moonbow Lodge Luxury: Karatu Acacia Farm Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4. Day 4: Descend the Ngorongoro Crater Floor for Game Drives

   After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places to spot the Big Five. Spend the day on game drives, marveling at the dense concentration of wildlife within this natural caldera. The crater’s diverse habitats include grasslands, swamps, and lakes, each hosting different species. After a day of exploration, ascend and drive further to Ndutu for dinner and an overnight stay at the camp Accommodation options • Standard: Ngorongoro Safaris Lodge Mid-Range: Ngorongoro Angata Tented Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5. Day 5: Drive to Serengeti National Park for Game Drives

   On this day, embark on a scenic drive from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park. Traverse the Masai homeland, where you might see the vibrant Masai people in their traditional robes, herding cattle and living in harmony with nature. Spot wildlife like giraffes and zebras along the way. As you enter the Serengeti, be captivated by the vast, endless plains teeming with huge concentrations of wild animals and birdlife species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot with further en route game drives to the camp, arriving in the late afternoon Accommodation Options • Standard: Serengeti Thorn Tree Camp • Mid-Range: Serengeti Signature Luxury Camp • Luxury: Sametu Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

6. Day 6: 7: Full Day Game Drives in Serengeti National Park

   After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in Serengeti National Park, named from the Maasai word meaning “endless plain.” This vast expanse of 14,763 square kilometers is home to an impressive array of wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, leopards, cheetahs, baboons, warthogs, hyenas, and numerous bird species. Your expert guide will lead you through this stunning landscape, ensuring you experience the best wildlife encounters and enjoy the incredible beauty of the Serengeti. Later, return to the camp for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay Accommodation Options • Standard: Serengeti Thorn Tree Camp • Mid-Range: Serengeti Signature Luxury Camp • Luxury: Sametu Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

7. Day 8: Morning Game Drives en Route to the Airstrip, Fly to Zanzibar

   Enjoy a morning game drive as you make your way to the airstrip. Afterward, board your flight to Zanzibar, where a new adventure of beach awaits after the 12 Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be welcomed by our representative who will transfer you to your resort for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay Accommodation Options • Standard: Sunset Kendwa • Mid-Range: Sandies Baoba Beach Resort • Luxury: Gold Zanzibar Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner

8. Day 9: Zanzibar Beach Holiday

   After breakfast at your resort, spend the day relaxing at Reef & Beach Resort or choose an optional excursion. Zanzibar, Tanzania’s top beach destination, offers not only stunning beaches and sea views but also opportunities to explore Stone Town, visit spice plantations, and enjoy snorkeling, diving, and canoeing Accommodation Options • Standard: Sunset Kendwa • Mid-Range: Sandies Baoba Beach Resort • Luxury: Gold Zanzibar Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner

9. Day 10: 11: Zanzibar Beach Holiday

   On this day, you will be transferred from the Reef and Beach Resort to the luxurious Dream of Zanzibar. Enjoy a seamless journey as you move to your new beachfront paradise, where you can unwind and continue to experience the beauty and charm of Zanzibar Accommodation Options • Standard: Sunset Kendwa • Mid-Range: Sandies Baoba Beach Resort • Luxury: Gold Zanzibar Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner

10. Day 12: Airport Drop: Off

    On your final day, enjoy a leisurely breakfast before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight. Reflect on the incredible experiences and memories made during your safari and Zanzibar adventure as you journey home after the incredible 12 Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday