Experience the highlights of Tanzania with a combination of a private safari and cultural exploration through our special offer package. This affordable 11-day private Tanzania Safari blends the Northern Circuit’s iconic wildlife with enriching cultural moments. Visit Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti, and conclude on the white sands of Zanzibar. The tour begins in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar.
Overview
Experience the highlights of Tanzania with a combination of a private safari and cultural exploration through our special offer package. This affordable 11-day private Tanzania Safari blends the Northern Circuit’s iconic wildlife with enriching cultural moments. Visit Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti, and conclude on the white sands of Zanzibar. The tour begins in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar.
Itinerary
Arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport and connect on a domestic flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met by your driver/guide and a representative, then transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Enjoy a free day to rest as your safari begins tomorrow.
Accommodation: Pazuri Inn
Meal Plan: All meals included
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive. Tanzania’s third-largest national park is known for its iconic baobab trees and the Tarangire River, a magnet for wildlife including large herds of elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and antelope species.
Accommodation: Lake Manyara’s Secret Lodge
Meal Plan: All meals included
In the morning, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. This compact park lies along the Great Rift Valley escarpment and is dominated by its alkaline lake. Over 400 bird species inhabit the area, along with giraffes, elephants, and the elusive tree-climbing lions.
Accommodation: Lake Manyara’s Secret Lodge
Meal Plan: All meals included
After breakfast, drive toward Serengeti National Park through the vast plains of northern Tanzania. The Serengeti is considered one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Enjoy an afternoon game drive with chances to see massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, and predators like lions and cheetahs.
Accommodation: Yellow Barbet Luxury Tented Camp
Meal Plan: All meals included
Spend the full day on game drives exploring the Serengeti ecosystem. Depending on the time of year, witness the Great Migration and numerous wildlife species including elephants, hippos, giraffes, lions, and a variety of birds. Your guide will help locate elusive species through radio communication with other drivers.
Accommodation: Yellow Barbet Luxury Tented Camp
Meal Plan: All meals included
Another immersive day in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Enjoy the remarkable biodiversity and scenery that makes this park legendary.
Accommodation: Yellow Barbet Luxury Tented Camp
Meal Plan: All meals included
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including the Big Five. Spot black rhinos, flamingos, lions, hyenas, and more within the crater’s 2,000 ft walls.
Accommodation: Eileen’s Tree Inn
Meal Plan: All meals included
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your domestic flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to your beach hotel for a relaxing evening.
Accommodation: Kikoi Boutique Beach Hotel
Meal Plan: All meals included
Relax at your beachfront resort or choose from optional excursions (at additional cost). Enjoy the tranquil waters or explore local culture and nature.
Accommodation: Kikoi Boutique Beach Hotel
Meal Plan: All meals included
After breakfast, you may opt for excursions such as a spice tour, Stone Town exploration, or a boat trip (not included but can be arranged). Zanzibar is a tropical paradise with a rich history and vibrant culture.
Accommodation: Kikoi Boutique Beach Hotel
Meal Plan: All meals included
Depending on your flight schedule, you’ll be transferred to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- All park fees
- All meals
- Tented accommodations and lodges
- All airport and land transfers
- Bottled water and some soft drinks during safari
- Two bottles of champagne
- Domestic flight to Zanzibar
- Domestic flight from Dar es Salaam to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Cost Excludes
- International flight tickets
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses and extra optional activities