This Tanzania safari tour is the perfect combination for someone looking to see both sides of the country!
The tour starts by exploring the Northern Circuit. You will enjoy some of the world’s most diverse safari experiences. Home to the world-famous Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, and the lesser known parks of Lake Manyara, the sheer concentration of Africa’s big game in this area is phenomenal.
The tour will then make it's way to Zanzibar, where you can experience a variety of water sports and as well as cultural activities.This Tanzania safari tour is the perfect combination for someone looking to see both sides of the country!
The tour starts by exploring the Northern Circuit. You will enjoy some of the world’s most diverse safari experiences. Home to the world-famous Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, and the lesser known parks of Lake Manyara, the sheer concentration of Africa’s big game in this area is phenomenal.
The tour will then make it's way to Zanzibar, where you can experience a variety of water sports and as well as cultural activities.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Kilimanjaro – Arusha (35 Minutes transfer)
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Arrival of your flight at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met by our representative outside customs and immigration hall. Transfer to your hotel. Arrive and check in. Dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation
Ahadi Lodge★4 star
Restaurants
The Blue HeronOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Ahadi Lodge
Destinations
Arusha
Day 2
Arusha(city tour)
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After breakfast, a simply must do is a guided walk in one of Arusha’s coffee plantations, including a tour of the coffee tasting plant providing insight into the brewing process. You will also visit Shanga, an Elewana initiative based at Arusha Coffee Lodge where physically challenged craftspeople create beautiful necklaces from recycled powder glass beads. Lunch at the Arusha coffee lodge and an afternoon visit to the Maasai Market. Then return to the Ahadi lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Ahadi Lodge★4 star
Activities
Arusha Coffee Plantation
Shanga Gift & Workshop
Maasai Market Curios and Crafts Tanzania
Restaurants
Breakfast at Ahadi Lodge
Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana
George's TavernOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Arusha
Day 3
Arusha / Lake Manyara (03h00 drive) Game Drive
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Breakfast then check out. Proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Arrive and check in at the lodge, followed by lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Accommodation
Lake Manyara Kilima Moja Lodge★4 star
Activities
Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park
Restaurants
Breakfast at Ahadi Lodge
Dinner at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja LodgeOptional Activity
Transportations
Off-Road from Ahadi Lodge to Lake Manyara National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Arusha
Arusha Region
Babati
Tanzania
Day 4
Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park - OlDuvai Gorge Museum/ PM Game drive
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Breakfast at the lodge and check out. Depart via Karatu and Ngorongoro Massif to Serengeti National Park. En route, visit the Olduvai gorge museum. Picnic lunch. Continue with game drive to Kati Kati Camp in Serengeti. Arrive in the evening and check in at the camp. Dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation
Kati Kati Camp★3 star
Activities
Olduvai Gorge
Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Restaurants
Breakfast at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Picnic Lunch at Olduvai
Dinner at Kati Kati Camp
Transportations
Off-Road from Lake Manyara National Park to Serengeti National Park
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Arusha Region
Karatu
Ngorongoro
Mara Region
Serengeti
Day 5
Central Serengeti Game drives
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Full day spent in the park game viewing. Meals and overnight at the camp.
Accommodation
Kati Kati Camp★3 star
Activities
Full Day Game Drive in the Serengeti National Park
Restaurants
Breakfast at Kati Kati Camp
Dinner at Kati Kati Camp
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Mara Region
Serengeti
Day 6
Central Serengeti Game drives
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Full days spent in the park game viewing.
Accommodation
Kati Kati Camp★3 star
Activities
Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Restaurants
Breakfast at Kati Kati Camp
Dinner at Kati Kati Camp
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Mara Region
Serengeti
Day 7
Serengeti - Ngorongoro Region
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Breakfast then check out. Depart for Ngorongoro and Karatu with game drive en route as you exit Serengeti. Arrive and check in at the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon you will visit an authentic Maasai cultural village. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation
Tloma Lodge★3 star
Activities
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Maasai Village
Restaurants
Breakfast at Kati Kati Camp
Dinner at Tloma Lodge
Transportations
Off-Road from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Mara Region
Serengeti
Ngorongoro
Day 8
Ngorongoro(crater tour)
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Breakfast at the lodge.Descend into the Crater in the morning for game drive. Picnic at the pool. Ascend in later in the afternoon and head to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the lodge and check out. Settlement of extras and proceed to Arusha. Arrive in time for lunch at one of the local restaurants. Later, Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for flight to Zanzibar.
Accommodation
Warere Beach ★5 star
Activities
Nungwi - Free time
Restaurants
Breakfast at Tloma Lodge
Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana
Dinner at Warere Beach
Transportations
Off-Road from Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana
Private Driver from Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Plane from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Private Driver from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Warere Beach
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Ngorongoro
Arusha
Zanzibar North Region
Kaskazini A
Day 10
Leisure at the Warere Beach Hotel
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You have the full day to enjoy as you please. There are numerous optional activities available through the hotel.
Accommodation
Warere Beach ★5 star
Activities
Zanzibar Water SportsOptional Activity
Restaurants
Breakfast at Warere Beach Restaurant
Dinner at Warere Beach
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Zanzibar North Region
Kaskazini A
Urban
Day 11
Leisure at the Warere Beach Hotel
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Spend the day relaxing and enjoying the optional activities available.
Accommodation
Warere Beach ★5 star
Activities
Zanzibar Dhow ExcursionOptional Activity
Snorkelling at Warere BeachOptional Activity
Restaurants
Breakfast at Warere Beach Restaurant
Dinner at Warere Beach
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Zanzibar North Region
Kaskazini A
Urban
Day 12
Spice Tour and Airport Dropoff
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Today concludes your Tanzania safari tour. Have a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before checking out and proceeding to Stone Town for the Spice Tour. Lunch will be served at the Zanzibar Serena Hotel, after which you will be transferred to the airport.
Activities
Spice and Stone Town Tour
Restaurants
Breakfast at Warere Beach Restaurant
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Transportations
Private Driver from Zanzibar Serena Hotel to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Zanzibar North Region
Kaskazini A
Urban
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What’s included?
11 nights accommodation
13 activities
11 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 8 dinners
Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Notes
Also included:
- Flying doctors medical cover
Starting From
AU$ 12,753/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Tanzania in 12 days
5-star, 4-star, 3-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
