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Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Zanzibar
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TARANGIRE, SERENGETI, NGORONGORO & ZANZIBAR

The Complete Safari & Island Journey

12 daysArushaLeisurely pace
THE JOURNEY AT A GLANCE

A closer look at your adventure.

Twelve days linking a northern wildlife circuit with a Zanzibar beach stay. The sample gives space to park drives, the Serengeti transfer and several island days. Confirm domestic connections, accommodation levels and optional experiences in the final quotation to make the combined journey fit your priorities.

Travel styleCombinedBest suited toPrivate travellersAccommodationLodges or tented camps, selected in your quotation

What makes this trip special

  • Elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
  • Lake Manyara and the Rift Valley
  • Into the Serengeti
  • A full day on the Serengeti plains
  • Ngorongoro Crater discovery
EVERY DAY, A NEW CHAPTER

Your day-by-day itinerary.

A sample route to shape with your operator. The final programme confirms accommodation, meals, activities and transfers.

01
DAY 1

Welcome to Arusha

Meet your driver at the agreed arrival point and transfer to your Arusha accommodation. Settle in before a safari briefing covering the route, luggage, meals and daily pace. If your arrival time allows, enjoy a short orientation around town. Overnight in Arusha; accommodation and meals follow your quotation.

02
DAY 2

Elephants and baobabs in Tarangire

Leave Arusha after breakfast and travel to Tarangire National Park. Spend the day exploring with your guide, pausing for a picnic at an authorised site. The route follows current wildlife conditions rather than a fixed sighting checklist. Later, continue to a lodge or camp in the Tarangire or Karatu area.

03
DAY 3

Lake Manyara and the Rift Valley

Travel to Lake Manyara National Park and explore its contrasting forest and lakeside landscapes on a guided game drive. Stop for a packed lunch and allow time for birdwatching and photography. Optional activities require advance booking and are quoted separately. Continue to your accommodation in the Karatu area for the evening.

04
DAY 4

Into the Serengeti

Travel through the Ngorongoro highlands towards Serengeti National Park, allowing time for park formalities, lunch and scenic stops. Enjoy a game drive as you make your way to camp. This is a substantial transfer day; the final route and timings depend on your starting point, road conditions and camp location.

05
DAY 5

A full day on the Serengeti plains

Start early with your guide to explore the habitats around your camp. Choose a full-day outing with a packed lunch or split morning and afternoon drives, depending on the agreed programme. Take time to observe wildlife behaviour and photograph the landscape. Return to the same camp for dinner and a second night.

06
DAY 6

Ngorongoro Crater discovery

Depart early for a guided game drive within Ngorongoro Crater, subject to the permit and access arrangements confirmed for your booking. Bring layers for the highlands and enjoy a picnic at an authorised location. After your allocated exploration time, ascend to the rim and continue to accommodation in the Karatu or highlands area.

07
DAY 7

Arrival on Zanzibar

Arrive on the island and meet your transfer driver at the agreed airport or ferry terminal. Travel to your beach accommodation, check in and enjoy a quiet afternoon. Discuss the optional excursions and your preferred pace with the local representative. The final quote specifies the property, room type, meal plan and transfers.

08
DAY 8

A day at your own pace

Wake up beside the Indian Ocean and spend an unhurried day enjoying your beach accommodation. Relax with a book, walk along permitted shoreline areas or choose an optional excursion through your operator. Tide and weather conditions affect swimming and boat outings. This day is deliberately flexible; activities beyond the confirmed programme are paid separately.

09
DAY 9

Stone Town and island flavours

Meet a local guide for a walking introduction to Stone Town, focusing on its streets, markets and cultural history. Visit only the sites included in your quotation, with time to pause for refreshments. A spice-farm visit can be added or combined where arranged. Dress respectfully and ask permission before photographing people.

10
DAY 10

Explore the Indian Ocean

Join the marine outing confirmed in your quotation, with a safety briefing before boarding. Snorkelling routes and boat timings depend on tides, weather and your swimming confidence. Follow the crew’s instructions, avoid touching marine life and return to your accommodation afterwards. Diving, equipment upgrades and private boats require separate arrangements unless specifically included.

11
DAY 11

A day at your own pace

Wake up beside the Indian Ocean and spend an unhurried day enjoying your beach accommodation. Relax with a book, walk along permitted shoreline areas or choose an optional excursion through your operator. Tide and weather conditions affect swimming and boat outings. This day is deliberately flexible; activities beyond the confirmed programme are paid separately.

12
DAY 12

Island departure

Spend the morning at leisure if your departure time allows, then meet your transfer driver for the return to the airport or ferry terminal. Allow the check-out and connection time advised by the operator. Your island journey ends at the agreed departure point; additional nights or mainland connections can be quoted in advance.

KNOW WHAT YOU’RE PLANNING

Inclusions & exclusions.

Included in the sample

  • Guiding and activity support for the confirmed itinerary
  • Accommodation and meal plan listed in your accepted quotation
  • Transfers and park or activity fees explicitly included in your quotation

Not included

  • International flights unless expressly included
  • Travel insurance, visa costs and personal purchases
  • Optional activities, gratuities and services outside the accepted quote
BEFORE THE JOURNEY

Make the plan your own.

Private departure dates on request; availability must be confirmed.

Tell the operator your dates, group size, accommodation preferences and any accessibility or dietary needs. They will check the route, services and availability before providing a written quotation.

Weather, park access and local operating conditions can change the programme. Activities and wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Optional experiences should be confirmed separately.

An enquiry creates a travel request; it does not reserve space or confirm a booking.

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