Tanzania · Safari

13-Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Tour with Big Five

13 Days Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big Five in Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • 02 Explore Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, and Tarangire on a 13-day Tanzania safari
  • 03 Relax on Zanzibar Island's white sandy beaches after your wildlife adventure
  • 04 Visit Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and discover Zanzibar's coastal ecosystem
  • 05 Enjoy a spice tour and explore the historical sites of Stone Town

Combine a unique Tanzania safari adventure with the idyllic white sandy beaches of Zanzibar Island. Spot the Big Five as you explore famous parks including Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire, then unwind amid picturesque coastal landscapes. The journey also takes you to Lake Natron, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, and historic Stone Town for a well-rounded experience of wildlife, culture, and island beauty.

Serengeti is famous for the annual migration of over one million wildebeest and innumerable zebras.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Lake Natron, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Arusha

  • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha.

  • Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and rest before going for a short drive in the surrounding area.

  • Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

2
Day 02

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

  • Start your Tanzanian safari as you drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park, with a picnic lunch en route.

  • Upon arrival, proceed for a game drive in the park. This small park lies at the base of the Great East African Rift Valley and has a large diversity of animals, including both aquatic and terrestrial species.

  • Drive back to the lodge for an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Lake Manyara to Lake Natron

  • After breakfast, head to Lake Natron, an important area for flamingos.

  • Visit the Ngare Sero escarpment within this ecosystem, which is home to the Masai tribe.

  • Drive back to the camp for an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Lake Natron to Serengeti via Loliondo

  • After breakfast, go for a morning safari on your way to Serengeti via Loliondo Game Reserve.

  • Drive to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Full-Day Exploration in Serengeti

  • Go for a full-day exploration in the ecosystem. Serengeti is famous for the annual migration of over one million wildebeest and innumerable zebras. It is also regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and availability of prey.

  • Enjoy an evening drive before dinner and your overnight stay.

6
Day 06

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The safari includes an optional visit to a Masai village for a brief cultural tour.

  • Proceed to Ngorongoro Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

7
Day 07

Ngorongoro Crater Floor to Karatu

  • After breakfast, travel to the crater floor for a half-day drive. The crater floor is home to a large number of species due to its rich pasture and permanent water supply.

  • Drive to Karatu town for an overnight stay.

8
Day 08

Morning Game Viewing and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, proceed with morning game viewing within this rich ecosystem.

  • After the morning game drive, drive back to the lodge for lunch.

  • Continue to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay.

9
Day 09

Arusha City Exploration

  • Explore the city of Arusha with your private Tanzanian tour guide.

  • Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

10
Day 10

Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar

  • After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport.

  • Fly from Arusha to Zanzibar.

  • Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.

  • Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Zanzibar.

11
Day 11

Zanzibar Beach and Jozani Chwaka Bay

  • Spend the day in Zanzibar, exploring the island's amazing scenery and visiting various attractions.

  • Visit Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park on Zanzibar Island.

12
Day 12

Stone Town, Spice Tour, and Water Activities

  • Make your way to Stone Town for a spice tour.

  • Visit the historical sites in the old town before enjoying other activities such as scuba diving and snorkelling.

13
Day 13

Departure Transfer

  • Transfer to the airport for departure.

Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Conservation Area crater floor, Lake Natron shores, Stone Town alleyways

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Conservation Area crater floor, Lake Natron shores, Stone Town alleyways

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
9 cities · 13 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All park fees

  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)

  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)

  • Services of a professional Tanzanian tour guide/driver

  • Roundtrip airport transfer (local flight)

  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)

  • All flights during the tour

  • All taxes/VAT

  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

  • Supporting crews (safari chef and equipment supply driver)

  • Bottled water

  • 24/7 phone support

  • Thermos with hot tea/coffee

  • Medical kit

  • Binocular (1 per SUV)

  • Wet wipes

What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

  • Gratuity

  • Visa (100 USD per person for US nationals and 50 USD per person for other country nationals)

What to bring

  • Travel documents for airport transfers and flights during the tour

  • Suitable clothing for safari, beach stays, and sightseeing activities

  • Items needed for optional scuba diving and snorkelling activities

Know before you go

  • The safari includes an optional visit to a Masai village for a brief cultural tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
End of the journey

Your 13 days finish where they began.

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