If you’re looking for an amazing safari experience that combines superb wildlife viewing with tropical beach life, this safari has it all. Visit the best wildlife parks in northern Tanzania like the famous Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, where you can spot all of Africa’s big game including the Big Five. From here, travel to the tropical island of Zanzibar, where you discover the fascinating cultural history of Stone Town, and relax on the white sandy beaches, surrounded by the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

Highlights: 

• This tour will take you through the following national parks: Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Arusha National park.
• En-route animal viewing as your professional tour guide describes and explains in detail the different species of animals.
• Overnights at campsites let you sleep beneath the stars.
• Guaranteed window seat for daily tours and game drives.

• International flights (from/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
• Alcohol drinks
• Visas and visa fees where relevant
• Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation

Day 1: Arrival

• Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival, our professional guide will assist you at the airport or border, ensuring a smooth transfer to Arusha. Throughout your stay, embrace Tanzanian culture and its stunning landscapes. Engage the outdoors explore local markets, and immerse yourself in the beauty of Arusha. Mvuli Lodge serves as your gateway to these diverse and captivating experiences.
• At Mvuli Lodge, enjoy inclusive accommodations with bed, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 2-3: Tarangire National Park

• This morning you will travel to Tarangire National Park, taking approximately 3-4 hours. Tarangire is a sanctuary for an unusually large elephant population. Majestic baobab trees are an interesting feature of the park. Animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetah, and up to six thousand elephants. Enjoy your afternoon game drive.
• Overnight at Tarangire.

Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park & Ngorongoro Conservation Area

• This morning, after breakfast, you will travel for approximately one hour to Lake Manyara National Park. Spend the afternoon on a game drive in Manyara, described as one of the hidden gems of Tanzania. This park is famous for its tree-climbing lions and large herds of elephants, which are not shy to come straight up to the vehicle. After your game drive, travel the short distance to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, taking approximately 2 hours.
• Overnight at Ngorongoro

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater

• Today you will journey into the heart of this wondrous crater. Spend the full day on the crater floor. Ngorongoro Crater is unique in that almost all the wildlife lives within the crater walls; hence you have the opportunity to find the game easily. Rhinos are seen regularly, as well as prides of lions and other predators like the cheetah. Enjoy lunch by the hippo pond.
• Overnight at Ngorongoro

Day 6-7: Serengeti National Park

• Begin your journey from Ngorongoro to Serengeti, taking approximately four hours, with the opportunity to stop at Olduvai Gorge on the way. This is one of the most amazing archeological sites in the world. Serengeti is home to millions of wildebeest during the migration and over the huge flat plains you are likely to find lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena and many other small predators. Your guide will choose the best wildlife viewing locations for the time of year. Spend time at the hippo pool, watching these enormous animals laze about in the cool water alongside the crocodiles, watch a lion stalking its prey or be staggered by the scale of the great wildebeest migration. Journey from wide, open plains to the kopjes, volcanic rocky outcrops that provide protection and shelter for a wide variety of animals. This diverse and interesting landscape will provide you with the ultimate in game viewing.
• Overnight at Serengeti

Day 6-7: Serengeti National Park

• Begin your journey from Ngorongoro to Serengeti, taking approximately four hours, with the opportunity to stop at Olduvai Gorge on the way. This is one of the most amazing archeological sites in the world. Serengeti is home to millions of wildebeest during the migration and over the huge flat plains you are likely to find lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena and many other small predators. Your guide will choose the best wildlife viewing locations for the time of year. Spend time at the hippo pool, watching these enormous animals laze about in the cool water alongside the crocodiles, watch a lion stalking its prey or be staggered by the scale of the great wildebeest migration. Journey from wide, open plains to the kopjes, volcanic rocky outcrops that provide protection and shelter for a wide variety of animals. This diverse and interesting landscape will provide you with the ultimate in game viewing.
• Overnight at Serengeti

Day 8-7-9-10-11: Zanzibar

• On the morning of day 8 you will be transferred to the Seronera airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar, flying via Arusha. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel to relax and soak up the sea air! You have four days to enjoy this beautiful island paradise. Enjoy activities such as snorkeling or scuba diving; exploring the history and architecture of Stone Town; kite-surfing; swimming with dolphins; a spice tour; dhow sailing or relaxing on the beach. Your Zanzibar extension can be as active or relaxing as you like. All activities can be arranged through your hotel at an extra cost.
• Overnight at Zanzibar

Day 12: Departure

Today you will be transferred back to Zanzibar International Airport in time for your flight.