14 Days Ultimate Tanzania Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Gateway to the Wild

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be met by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha, Tanzania’s bustling safari capital. Enjoy a warm welcome, a refreshing drink, and a detailed briefing about your upcoming safari.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel or lodge in Arusha

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its towering baobab trees, sweeping plains, and vast herds of elephants. The Tarangire River attracts an incredible diversity of wildlife, particularly during the dry season, when it becomes a lifeline for countless species.

Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting lions, leopards, giraffes, and hundreds of bird species before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp near Tarangire

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic park nestled at the foot of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Famous for its tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos, Lake Manyara offers a unique mix of ecosystems—from dense forests to open grasslands.

Enjoy a leisurely game drive before proceeding to your lodge in Karatu, located in the cool Ngorongoro highlands.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or eco-lodge in Karatu

Day 4: Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” This vast caldera shelters one of the densest concentrations of wildlife on Earth, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, flamingos, and the elusive black rhino.

Enjoy a full-day game drive across the crater floor with a picnic lunch beside the hippo pools, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Return to your lodge on the crater rim for dinner and relaxation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge on Ngorongoro Crater rim

Day 5: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park (Central)

After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The journey offers spectacular landscapes and wildlife sightings even before reaching the park gates.

Arrive in the Seronera region by afternoon and enjoy your first thrilling Serengeti game drive, where lions, cheetahs, elephants, and giraffes roam freely.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Central Serengeti

Day 6: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Spend the day exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti, following the seasonal movements of wildlife. Depending on the time of year, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, a spectacle of over a million wildebeest and zebras crossing the savannah.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue your game drive until sunset, when the Serengeti glows in golden light.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Serengeti

Day 7: Serengeti – Northern Plains (Migration Zone)

After breakfast, journey north toward the Mara River, where the Great Migration unfolds between July and October. Witness herds gathering for their perilous river crossings, a dramatic event filled with energy and survival instincts.

Your guide will position you in prime viewing areas for unforgettable wildlife moments. Spend the evening at your camp overlooking the northern plains.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury tented camp or lodge in Northern Serengeti

Day 8: Northern Serengeti – Great Migration Viewing

Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Northern Serengeti, tracking the massive herds and observing predator action along the riverbanks. The area is also home to resident species, including elephants, lions, and leopards.

In the evening, return to your camp for dinner and a night under the stars, serenaded by the sounds of the wild.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or camp in Northern Serengeti

Day 9: Serengeti – Fly to Zanzibar Island

After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive en route to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your beach resort, where white sands and turquoise waters await.

Spend the rest of the day relaxing at leisure, soaking in the tropical tranquility of the Indian Ocean.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Beach resort in Zanzibar

Day 10: Zanzibar – Stone Town Tour

After breakfast, set out for a guided Stone Town tour, exploring Zanzibar’s cultural and historical treasures. Wander through narrow streets lined with carved doors, spice shops, and centuries-old buildings that tell tales of Swahili, Arab, and European influences. Visit the Old Fort, House of Wonders, and the former slave market, before returning to your resort.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Beach resort in Zanzibar

Day 11: Spice Plantation & Jozani Forest Tour

Experience Zanzibar’s legendary spice heritage with a visit to a spice plantation, where you’ll learn about cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Continue to Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, home to the rare Red Colobus Monkeys, before returning to your resort for an afternoon of leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Beach resort in Zanzibar

Day 12: Zanzibar – Leisure Day on the Beach

Enjoy a full day at leisure to unwind on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar. You can swim, snorkel, or simply relax by the ocean, savoring the tranquility of island life.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Beach resort in Zanzibar

Day 13: Zanzibar – Optional Safari Blue or Nungwi Village Tour

Today you can opt for a Safari Blue excursion, a full-day dhow sailing adventure featuring snorkeling, seafood barbecue, and sandbank relaxation. Alternatively, visit Nungwi Village, known for its vibrant culture, local markets, and stunning sunset viewpoints.

Return to your resort for a farewell dinner as you reflect on your unforgettable Tanzanian journey.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Beach resort in Zanzibar

Day 14: Zanzibar – Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a final stroll along the beach or relax by the pool before your transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast