Introduction

This 13-day journey is a seamless fusion of thrilling adventure and laid-back luxury, taking you deep into the heart of Tanzania’s wild landscapes before delivering you to the soft, sun-drenched shores of Zanzibar.

Begin with a front-row seat to Africa’s iconic wildlife as you explore world-renowned national parks like Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and the legendary Serengeti—where lions roam, elephants wander, and unforgettable game drives await. After days filled with wonder and discovery, trade your safari boots for barefoot luxury on Zanzibar’s pristine beaches, where turquoise waters, swaying palms, and warm island hospitality invite you to completely unwind.

Crafted for those who crave both adventure and relaxation, this is Tanzania at its finest—a journey from the savannah to the sea that indulges every sense.

Highlights

Serengeti National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Crater

Tarangire National Park

Visit the Maasai

Balloon Safari

Zanzibar Island

Map

Tanzania

Start Point: Arusha

Day 1

Arusha Gran Melia Arusha

Day 2 - 3

Tarangire NP Maramboi Tented Lodge

Day 4 - 5

Serengeti NP Melia Serengeti Lodge

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater Manyara's Secret

Day 7

Lake Manyara NP Gran Melia Arusha

Day 8 - 9

Zanzibar Island Zuri Zanzibar

Day 10 - 12

Nungwi Melia Zanzibar

Day 13

Zanzibar Airport (No accommodation)

End Point: Zanzibar City

Day 1

Arusha

It's time to begin your safari. Welcome to Tanzania! After we greet you and provide you with the trip briefing, we'll take you out to help you discover why so many people think Tanzania is the best place in Africa to go on safari.

Busy Arusha is an essential part of safari life here in northern Tanzania and most travelers pass through at some stage. Whether you’re on your way out on safari or here for a little longer, you’ll catch a glimpse of streets filled with energy and color.

Activities Day 1

You will be transferred from the airport in Kilimanjaro Airport.
Transfer time; about 90 minutes

Afternoon

Our expert guide will take you on a tour in Arusha this afternoon.

Accommodation Day 1

Gran Melia Arusha

Hotel Class: Luxury

A convenient Arusha city center location is just the start at Gran Melia Arusha. Some of the rooms have fabulous views of shapely Mount Meru off in the distance, while the rooms themselves are excellent. There's an onsite restaurant, and the spa and wellness center is perfect for relaxing after a long day on the road.

Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks Beer and wine

Day 2 & 3

Tarangire National Park

We think you’ll be impressed with Tarangire National Park. Most visitors love the distinct shapes of the baobab trees silhouetted against the sky that make this place feel like a fairy-tale African landscape. Or visitors remember the elephants that roam in family bands everywhere throughout the park. If you’re lucky, you’ll also encounter the big cats – lions especially, but also cheetahs and leopards – that are always a possibility here. And there’s a fair degree of certainty that you will tick wildebeest, giraffe, hippo, buffalo and zebra off your wildlife-viewing list.

Activity Day 2

Come with us as we look for lions, elephants and so much more amid the baobab trees and classic safari scenery of Tarangire National Park.

Activity Day 3

All Day

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Accommodation Day 2 & 3

Maramboi Tented Lodge

Tented camp Class: Luxury

Unlike in any other lodge in the region, at Maramboi Tented Camp you’ll inhabit a wildlife-rich area between Tarangire and Lake Manyara national parks. Stay in classy Meru-style safari tents with wooden floors and relax in your own private sitting area with views of zebra, elephant and even lions wandering past. The friendly staff will make you feel at home from the moment you arrive.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks Beer and wine

Day 4 & 5

Serengeti National Park

Discover just why so many safari visitors fall in love with the Serengeti. Keep an eye out for big cats, even bigger elephants, and almost every kind of safari wildlife you can imagine. You might also see giraffe, impala, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, hundreds of species of birds, and that may all just be before breakfast. You’ll never forget watching these animals interact, whether you see a hunt, a vast herd or a mother protecting her cub or calf. The Serengeti’s scenery is also unforgettable – observe Africa’s iconic acacia trees, the park’s golden grasslands and great piles of boulders known as kopjes.

Ngorongoro Highlands (Day 4)

Enjoy cool temperatures, forest wildlife (including elephants, buffaloes and leopards), and fine views of craters and mountains when you visit the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Activity Day 4

It could just be one of the highlights of your whole safari when we take you to visit the Maasai in Ngorongoro Highlands.
You'll get to know Serengeti National Park in the best possible way on a guided game drive. Led by an expert guide, you'll drive out across the park's famous savannahs to look for the incredible wildlife (big cats, elephants and more) that calls the park home.
We'll take you to your hotel.

Activities Day 5

Rest of Day

Relaxing, Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Evening

This evening you get to go on a guided game drive which is always a safari highlight. It's an especially good way to explore Serengeti National Park and get to know the wildlife and the animals that you might see.
Watch the sunset and enjoy a sundowner of a few drinks with us in Serengeti National Park. It's a magical time of the day.

Optional Day 5

Early Morning

Join us for an unforgettable hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti. You'll take to the skies before dawn and watch spellbound as the Serengeti's savannah grasslands come to life. You'll also lose count of how many animals you see from up there.

Accommodation Day 4 & 5

Melia Serengeti Lodge

Lodge Class: Luxury

Your stay at Melia Serengeti Lodge combines a quiet location with wildlife-filled plains. The lodge takes full advantage of the views that stretch forever out towards the Serengeti horizon. The rooms are stunning with stylish decor and windows that are perfect for the big views, which you can also take in from the restaurant and infinity pool.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks Beer and wine

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

The day that awaits you in Ngorongoro Crater will be filled with wildlife and the sheer wonder of exploring an unusual world as picturesque as any safari park in Africa

Walking safari, Ngorongoro Highlands

Come with us on a walking safari, where you'll enjoy the thrill of stepping out into the African wild with an experienced guide. Although you won't be watching the animals from a vehicle, it's still very safe, and it's a priceless opportunity to feel really connected to the animals you'll see and the landscapes you'll explore in a whole new way.

Activity Day 6

On this morning's guided game drive, we'll take you down into Ngorongoro Crater; the drive down is one of the most thrilling possible approaches for a day of wildlife viewing. You'll be down in the crater for most of the day looking for lions, hyenas, black rhinos and more.
Walking safari, Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation Day 6

Manyara's Secret

Lodge Class: Luxury

You'll appreciate being based at Manyara's Secret for your visit to Ngorongoro Crater. It's a good place to return to at the end of your safari day.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks Beer and wine

Day 7

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park will allow you to tick off so many unique safari highlights, including many that you just won’t find elsewhere. Unlike the elephants you’ll see in other parks, Lake Manyara’s inhabit dense forest – there’s nothing quite like your experience of an elephant suddenly emerging from behind the nearest tree. Also, you’re just as likely to see lions here draped along a branch high in a tree as down on the ground. And baboons. Lots of baboons. The views you’ll see here, too, persist in your memory long after you’ve returned home, thanks to the combination of lake, forest and sheer cliffs, all within just a few kilometres.

Activities Day 7