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Safari Tour
15-Day Grand Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar
Slow-paced safari with an extended Zanzibar stay
About
The unhurried version of the classic route: four flexible days in the Serengeti, a full Ngorongoro Crater day, and five nights on Zanzibar's beaches to finish. Route: Arusha to Tarangire to Lake Manyara to Serengeti to Ngorongoro to Zanzibar.
Key Information
Duration
15 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Starts At
Arusha
Group Size
1–6 people
Itinerary
Day 1 of 15
Arrival & Arusha
Arrival in Arusha and overnight, with a full briefing on the fifteen-day route ahead.
Tarangire National Park
A relaxed, full day game drive in Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is famous above all for its elephants, herds that can number in the hundreds gather here through the dry months, moving between the Tarangire River and the surrounding bush. The park is also home to one of Africa's densest concentrations of baobab trees, some centuries old, their swollen trunks a distinctive backdrop to almost every photograph. Expect buffalo, giraffe, zebra and a good chance of lion on the day's game drive, along with excellent birdlife along the riverbanks.
Lake Manyara National Park
A game drive through Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara packs several distinct habitats into a narrow strip beneath the Rift Valley escarpment: a shaded groundwater forest fed by underground springs, open floodplain, and the alkaline lake itself, often dotted pink with flamingo. The park is best known for its unusual tree-climbing lions, and the drive along the escarpment base offers striking views up the Rift wall as well as good birdlife around the lakeshore.
Serengeti National Park
The drive into the Serengeti crosses open plains that give an early sense of the park's scale, with game viewing continuing along the way as the landscape opens out. Arrival is typically timed to allow an afternoon game drive on the day of arrival, making the most of the light before settling in for the following full days in the park. The first of four flexible days entirely dedicated to the Serengeti.
Serengeti National Park
A full day is spent following the plains and river lines where the Serengeti's resident predators are most active, tracking lion prides, cheetah on the open grassland and, with patience, leopard along the wooded drainage lines. Wildebeest, zebra and gazelle move through the park in numbers year round, and the sheer openness of the terrain makes for some of the best game viewing and photography anywhere in Africa.
Serengeti National Park
A third Serengeti day, tracking wherever the game viewing is best, with no fixed route.
Serengeti National Park
A fourth and final Serengeti day, taking advantage of the slower pace to revisit productive areas from earlier in the stay.
Serengeti - Ngorongoro
A final stretch of game driving through the Serengeti gives way to a scenic climb up onto the Ngorongoro highlands, with the crater itself first coming into view from the rim before you settle in for the night at the edge of the caldera.
Ngorongoro Crater
The descent into the Ngorongoro Crater drops you into a self-contained world roughly 260 square kilometres wide, ringed by 600-metre walls that keep a remarkable density of wildlife within easy reach. This is one of the most reliable places in Tanzania to find all of the Big Five in a single day, including the crater's small, closely protected population of black rhino. Grassland, swamp, acacia woodland and the shimmering soda expanse of Lake Magadi all sit inside the caldera, and Maasai herders still graze cattle across parts of the floor.
Fly to Zanzibar
A short domestic flight lifts you out of the safari dust and over the coastline to Zanzibar, where a private transfer takes you straight to your beach hotel, a complete change of pace after the parks.
Zanzibar Beach
Zanzibar's Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a maze of narrow coral-stone lanes, carved wooden doors and balconies that reflect centuries of Swahili, Arab, Persian, Indian and European trade. A guided walk takes in the old fort, the waterfront and the market, with time to explore the alleys and absorb a very different atmosphere from the safari parks.
Zanzibar Beach
A visit to a working spice farm outside Stone Town walks you through the cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla and cardamom that once made Zanzibar one of the world's most valuable trading posts, with the chance to smell, touch and taste produce straight from the plant. The afternoon is left free at the beach resort.
Zanzibar Beach
The day is left free to enjoy Zanzibar's beaches, powder-white sand against warm, clear turquoise water. The reef just offshore is good for snorkeling, and boat trips out to sandbanks or nearby islands can be arranged locally if you would like to add one.
Zanzibar Beach
A final relaxed day on the beach, with time to simply enjoy the resort or arrange an optional excursion such as a sunset dhow cruise before your onward travel.
Departure
Departure from Zanzibar, bringing the fifteen-day journey to a close.
Pricing
Per person in USD.
| Group Size | Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | USD 4,250 |
| 3-4 | USD 3,850 |
| 5-6 | USD 3,500 |
Prices include all services listed under "What's Included". International flights and personal equipment are not included.
What's Included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Private safari 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof and professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park and conservation entry fees stated in the final quotation
- Accommodation and meals according to the selected package and lodge/camp category
- Game drives and airport/road transfers specified in the itinerary
- 24/7 guest support while travelling
- Domestic flight from Arusha area to Zanzibar
- Extended beach hotel stay in Zanzibar
Not Included
- International flights unless specifically added
- Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
- Tips for guides, drivers, porters and lodge staff
- Optional activities not listed in the final quotation
- Items not specifically stated under inclusions
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FAQ
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private departure with your own vehicle and guide (or private mountain crew for treks), not a shared group tour.
Is the price shown final?
Suggested price is a planning figure, not a live quotation. Final price is recalculated by season, number of travellers, accommodation level, park fees, flights, vehicle type and availability.
What is included in the price?
A private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and English-speaking driver-guide, park and conservation fees, accommodation and meals for the selected category, and all game drives and transfers in the itinerary.
What is not included?
International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, tips, and any optional activities not listed in your final quotation.
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Quick Facts
- Duration15 days
- DifficultyModerate
- Starts AtArusha
- Group Size1–6 people
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