12 days · Safari
Safari & Zanzibar
The northern circuit followed by five nights on the Indian Ocean — the combination most people picture when they think of Tanzania.
Day by day.
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1
Arrival in Arusha
Airport transfer, hotel and briefing. Overnight in Arusha.
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2
Arusha to Tarangire
Afternoon game drive among the elephant herds. Overnight near Tarangire.
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3
Tarangire to the Serengeti
Over the Ngorongoro highlands and onto the plains, game viewing as we go. Overnight in the Serengeti.
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4
Full day in the Serengeti
A whole day on the plains with a picnic lunch. Overnight in the Serengeti.
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5
Second full Serengeti day
A second day, positioned for the migration if the season suits. Overnight in the Serengeti.
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6
Serengeti to the crater rim
A last morning drive, then east to the Ngorongoro rim. Overnight on the rim.
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7
Crater floor, then Arusha
A dawn descent and long morning on the crater floor, then the drive back to Arusha. Overnight in Arusha.
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8
Fly to Zanzibar
A short morning flight to Zanzibar and a transfer to the coast. The rest of the day is yours. Overnight in Zanzibar.
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9
Stone Town and spices
A guided walk through Stone Town's lanes and a spice farm visit in the afternoon. Overnight in Zanzibar.
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10
Zanzibar at leisure
Nothing scheduled. Snorkelling, diving and dhow sailing can all be arranged on the day. Overnight in Zanzibar.
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11
Zanzibar at leisure
A second free day on the coast. Overnight in Zanzibar.
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12
Departure
A transfer to Zanzibar airport for your onward flight.
What is included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and a guaranteed window seat
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All park entry and concession fees
- Accommodation as listed, on a full-board basis on safari
- All meals from lunch on day one to breakfast on the final day
- Drinking water in the vehicle throughout
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Government taxes and VAT
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa (usually US$50, or US$100 for US passports)
- Travel and medical insurance, which we require you to hold
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips for your guide and camp staff
- Personal items, laundry and souvenirs
- Optional extras such as balloon flights
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