Arusha → Tarangire → Ngorongoro → Lake Natron → Northern Serengeti → Zanzibar
This 14-day luxury journey is designed for you because it is crafted to help you experience the very best of Tanzania in comfort and style. From the famous Big Five safari parks to the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar, this tour combines wildlife, culture, adventure, relaxation, and unique luxury experiences. During the safari, you will experience exciting game drives, luxury lodges, bush breakfasts, bush lunches, sundowner experiences, Great Migration safaris, walking safaris, and authentic Maasai cultural moments. The journey continues in Zanzibar with unforgettable ocean experiences, snorkeling adventures, dolphin tours, spice farm visits, and relaxing beach time at one of Zanzibar's most exclusive resorts.
Arusha → Tarangire → Ngorongoro → Lake Natron → Northern Serengeti → Zanzibar
Parks and places: Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Lake Natron, Serengeti, Zanzibar.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a professional safari guide from Tanzania Destination will warmly welcome your family and assist with luggage before transferring to Arusha. Pass through beautiful surroundings, green landscapes, and peaceful atmosphere. Upon arrival at Arusha Coffee Lodge, relax, enjoy luxury amenities, recover from international flight, and prepare for exciting safari adventure.
After breakfast, safari adventure officially begins as you drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's most beautiful wildlife parks famous for giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. During game drive, your family will experience close wildlife encounters - elephants near safari vehicle, lions relaxing under trees, giraffes feeding peacefully, zebras crossing road, and colorful bird species. Enjoy picnic lunch inside park surrounded by nature and wildlife views. After afternoon game drive, continue to Karatu for relaxation and dinner.
Travel toward beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands for unique walking safari experience. Unlike traditional game drives, this experience allows you to explore nature on foot with armed ranger and local Maasai guide. Experience close views of nature, birds, plants, volcanic landscapes, and wildlife tracks while learning about Maasai traditions and survival skills. Bush breakfast or picnic experience in highlands adds special touch. Interact with Maasai communities and learn about their culture, lifestyle, and traditional dances.
Descend into world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most breathtaking wildlife destinations and home to Big Five. Excellent chances to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, leopards all in one day. Also see hippos, hyenas, flamingos, cheetahs, large herds of zebras and wildebeests. Luxury bush lunch served near hippo pool inside crater surrounded by incredible scenery. Full day of wildlife photography, beautiful landscapes, and unforgettable safari moments. Evening return to lodge for relaxation, fine dining, and stunning crater sunset views.
After breakfast, journey to remote and dramatic Lake Natron area. Drive offers beautiful views of Great Rift Valley, volcanic mountains, and authentic Maasai villages. This experience focuses on culture, adventure, and nature. Enjoy special Maasai cultural experience where you will learn traditional dances, local customs, cattle lifestyle, and daily village life directly from Maasai community members. Depending on timing, enjoy guided walks to waterfalls or shores of Lake Natron, famous for unique landscapes and flamingo population. Area offers raw and untouched African experience rarely found in luxury travel. Evening enjoy relaxing sundowner experience surrounded by stunning volcanic scenery.
After breakfast, continue toward Northern Serengeti, one of best wildlife areas in Africa and home to Great Migration crossing season. Long drive full of adventure as you experience wildlife encounters along way while driving through endless plains of Serengeti. Time for photography stops and enjoying beauty of Africa's most iconic landscapes. Special bush lunch served in middle of Serengeti, surrounded by nature and wildlife. Upon arrival in Northern Serengeti, check in and relax at Mara River Camp as you prepare for next day's Great Migration experience. As sun sets, enjoy luxury sundowner experience in wild, followed by dinner under African sky.
Days dedicated to exploring Northern Serengeti and witnessing one of greatest wildlife spectacles on earth - the Great Migration. Enjoy full-day luxury game drives in search of wildebeest river crossings, crocodiles, lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and many other animals. Northern Serengeti is one of best places to experience Big Five and observe dramatic predator action in wild. Each day includes special safari moments such as luxury bush breakfasts in wilderness, bush lunches surrounded by wildlife, sundowner experiences at sunset. Optional early morning game drives offer excellent wildlife photography opportunities.
Continue exploring Northern Serengeti following Great Migration routes. Full-day luxury game drives with chances to witness dramatic river crossings where thousands of wildebeest brave crocodile-infested waters. Excellent opportunities to see predators in action - lions, leopards, cheetahs hunting. Each moment offers incredible photography opportunities and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Experience true feeling of luxury safari while staying in heart of African wilderness.
Final full day in Northern Serengeti dedicated to Great Migration safari experience. Continue tracking wildebeest herds and predator action across Serengeti plains. Last opportunities to witness river crossings and capture incredible wildlife moments. Optional walking safari or balloon safari available at extra cost. Evening enjoy special farewell dinner in bush celebrating incredible safari experiences.
After breakfast, transfer to airstrip for scenic flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar. Flight offers breathtaking aerial views of Tanzania's landscapes, from endless plains to sparkling coastline, before arriving at tropical island paradise of Zanzibar. Upon arrival, Tanzania Destination guide meets you and warmly welcomes you at airport. Transferred to luxury beachfront accommodation for relaxation and leisure. Day dedicated to relaxation - enjoy turquoise Indian Ocean waters, spa treatments, or private sunset views in complete comfort and privacy.
Enjoy famous Safari Blue ocean adventure, one of most unforgettable experiences in Zanzibar. Day starts with traditional dhow sailing experience across clear turquoise waters of Indian Ocean, giving real feeling of island life and natural beauty. During journey, stop at beautiful snorkeling points where family can swim in crystal-clear waters and explore colorful coral reefs full of tropical fish and marine life. Experience continues with visit to stunning white sandbanks, perfect for relaxing, taking photos, and enjoying peaceful ocean atmosphere. Throughout day, experience calmness of ocean, beauty of marine life, and relaxed island lifestyle.
After breakfast, enjoy exciting snorkeling and dolphin adventure near Mnemba Island, one of most beautiful marine areas in Zanzibar. Experience starts with boat ride across turquoise Indian Ocean, enjoying fresh sea breeze and stunning ocean views. Once reach snorkeling sites, swim in clear blue waters and explore vibrant coral reefs filled with colorful tropical fish and rich marine life. If lucky, see dolphins swimming freely in open ocean, sometimes coming close to boat or playing in waves. This creates truly magical and unforgettable wildlife moment in sea. After adventure, relax on boat or return to shore for peaceful beach time enjoying warm sun, soft sand, and calm island atmosphere.
Explore cultural side of Zanzibar by visiting historic Stone Town together with local spice farm experience. During Stone Town tour, discover Zanzibar's rich history, local markets, old Arab houses, narrow streets, and cultural sites showing real daily life and heritage of island. Later, during spice tour, have hands-on experience where you can smell, touch, and try famous Zanzibar spices such as cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, vanilla, nutmeg, and turmeric. Also see tropical fruits like mango, pineapple, jackfruit, and coconut while learning how they are grown and used in local cooking and traditional Swahili life.
After breakfast and depending on flight schedule, transferred to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for international departure flight back home. Family will leave Tanzania with unforgettable safari memories, incredible wildlife experiences, beautiful beach relaxation, and wonderful moments shared together during Tanzania and Zanzibar holiday adventure.
Lodges are subject to availability; we confirm them, or equivalents of the same standard, in your quote.
Meals are listed for each day in the itinerary above. Activities on this trip include game drives in Tarangire, game drives in Ngorongoro, game drives in Lake Natron, game drives in Serengeti, and free time on Zanzibar.
Yes. You can follow this itinerary as written or change the length, the lodges, the parks or the pace. Tell us what you would like and we will send an adjusted itinerary and price.
Tell us which you prefer. A private safari gives you your own vehicle and driver-guide; a shared safari lowers the cost. We will quote the option you choose for your dates.
Serengeti: late June to October for dry-season game viewing and river crossings in the north; December to March for calving on the southern plains. Tarangire: best in the dry season (June to October), when elephants gather along the river. Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara: good all year. Zanzibar: June to October and December to February; April and May are the wettest months.
Not included: International & domestic flights; Tanzania visa; Travel insurance; Personal expenses (tips, souvenirs, drinks, laundry); Optional activities not included in itinerary.
A 30% deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due 60 days before arrival (full payment if you book within 60 days). Accepted payment methods are listed on your written quote. See our Booking Terms for full details. Cancellations must be made in writing. More than 60 days before departure: full refund minus a 10% administrative fee. 31–60 days: 50% refund. 15–30 days: 25% refund. Less than 15 days: no refund. We strongly recommend travel insurance. Full details are in our Booking Terms.
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