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Tanzania · Luxury Safari
The journey
Embark on an unforgettable 12-day journey that combines a luxury wildlife safari with a relaxing beach escape. Begin in Northern Tanzania with guided game drives through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the vast Serengeti Plains - home to the Great Migration and Africa's iconic big cats. Stay in handpicked luxury lodges and tented camps offering premium comfort and spectacular views, then fly to Zanzibar to unwind on white-sand beaches, explore historic Stone Town, visit spice farms, or snorkel in the turquoise waters of Mnemba Atoll.
Stay in handpicked luxury lodges and tented camps offering premium comfort and spectacular views, then fly to Zanzibar to unwind on white-sand beaches, explore historic Stone Town, visit spice farms, or snorkel in the turquoise waters of Mnemba Atoll.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Meet your guide and transfer to a luxury hotel or lodge in Arusha, such as Arusha Coffee Lodge.
Receive a safari briefing and settle in for an overnight rest.
Enjoy a game drive among elephants, baobab trees, and big cats.
Check in at a luxury lodge or tented camp, such as Tarangire Treetops.
Dine and stay overnight surrounded by nature.
Embark on a game drive to spot flamingos, baboons, and tree-climbing lions.
Transfer to Karatu in the evening.
Stay overnight at a boutique lodge, such as Gibbs Farm or Plantation Lodge.
Spend the full day on safari within this wildlife-rich volcanic caldera.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor.
Conduct game drives along the way as you enter the plains.
Arrive at a luxury lodge or mobile tented camp in Central Serengeti.
Dine and relax under the stars.
Track wildlife across different regions depending on the migration season.
Spot lion prides, cheetahs, elephants, and more.
You may choose to add a hot air balloon safari at sunrise (optional, at extra cost).
Stay overnight in luxury accommodation, such as Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Lemala Kuria Hills, or Sayari Camp.
Take a bush flight from the Serengeti airstrip to Zanzibar via Arusha.
Transfer to your beachfront resort.
Settle in and relax at a luxury property, such as Zuri Zanzibar, Baraza Resort, or The Residence.
Opt to snorkel or dive in Mnemba Atoll.
Visit a spice farm, Jozani Forest, or take a guided tour of Stone Town.
Embark on a romantic dhow sunset cruise.
Stay overnight at your beachfront resort.
Board your international flight home or continue to your next destination.
Where this trip takes you
Tarangire National Park baobabs, Lake Manyara National Park tree-climbing lions, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Mnemba Atoll snorkeling
The route
The fine print
All airport transfers in Arusha and Zanzibar
Accommodation in luxury lodges, tented camps, and beachfront resorts
Domestic flights from Serengeti to Zanzibar
All national park fees and conservation charges
Safari vehicle with an experienced English-speaking guide
All meals during the safari; breakfast and dinner included while in Zanzibar
Bottled water provided during game drives
Visa fees (fifty to one hundred US dollars, depending on nationality)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff
Optional activities such as hot air balloon safaris or scuba diving
Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
Swimwear and casual beachwear for Zanzibar
Fleece or jacket for cool early mornings, especially in the crater
Sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen, and insect repellent
Camera, binoculars, and all necessary travel documents
Personal medications and malaria prophylaxis
Logistics
Your 12 days finish where they began, in Arusha.
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