12 Days Ultimate Tanzania Safari Circuit
12 Days Ultimate Tanzania Safari Circuit
- 12 Days / 11 Nights
- Arusha → Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Zanzibar → Arusha
- Jun–Oct (dry season wildlife); Dec–Mar (calving & green season)
- Big Five, Great Migration, Rift Valley, crater, Zanzibar beaches
An immersive, extended safari journey through all of Northern Tanzania’s crown jewels—Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and a relaxing Zanzibar finale. Designed for travelers who want the complete Tanzania experience.
Day-by-Day Program:
Day 1 – Arrive Arusha (B/–/D)
Private airport pickup, lodge check-in, safari briefing.
Overnight: Arusha Coffee Lodge
Day 2 – Tarangire (B/L/D)
Full-day exploring elephants and baobabs; picnic lunch; sunset drive.
Overnight: Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Day 3 – Tarangire (B/L/D)
Extended game drive; optional walking safari with ranger.
Overnight: Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Day 4 – Lake Manyara (B/L/D)
Game drive; flamingos, groundwater forest, hot springs.
Overnight: Escarpment Luxury Lodge
Day 5 – Ngorongoro Highlands (B/L/D)
Scenic transfer via Karatu; visit coffee farm; cultural storytelling.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Day 6 – Ngorongoro Crater (B/L/D)
Descend into crater for full-day wildlife viewing.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp
Day 7 – Serengeti (B/L/D)
Drive into Serengeti; afternoon plains game drive.
Overnight: Lemala Nanyukie
Day 8 – Serengeti (B/L/D)
Balloon safari at dawn (optional); full-day drives.
Overnight: Lemala Nanyukie
Day 9 – Serengeti (B/L/D)
Explore new area of Serengeti; picnic under acacias.
Overnight: Lemala Nanyukie
Day 10 – Serengeti to Zanzibar (B/L/D)
Morning drive; fly to Zanzibar; check-in beach resort.
Overnight: Zanzibar beachfront luxury resort
Day 11 – Zanzibar (B/–/–)
Relax on beaches; optional Stone Town tour or dhow sunset cruise.
Day 12 – Depart (B/–/–)
Transfer to airport; flight home.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Inclusions
Private 4×4, English-speaking guide, park fees, 4 nights’ accommodation, meals as shown, transfers, drinking water.Exclusions
International flights, visas, tips, optional activities, premium drinks.
Mount Meru → Tarangire Sopa/Nimali/Mpingo → Ngorongoro Serena (or Lion’s Paw).
Essential Info / Tips:
Soft bags for flights; book balloons early; balance safari with relaxation.
Why This Itinerary:
Tanzania’s most complete journey—iconic parks plus time to exhale in Zanzibar.
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