14 Days of Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach
Duration
14 Days
Destination
Tanzania
Style
Ultimate Tanzania
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
Women-Led · Custom-Made Luxury Safaris · Exclusive African Wilderness Escapes
Overview
The definitive Tanzania journey: two weeks that take you through every layer of this extraordinary country. Start in Tarangire with its legendary elephant gatherings, explore Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions and flamingos, spend two full days in the Ngorongoro Crater, roam the Serengeti for three nights, and end with four days of pure Indian Ocean bliss on Zanzibar.
Trip Highlights
Tree-climbing lions and flamingo flocks on Lake Manyara
Two full game drive days in the Ngorongoro Crater
Three nights deep in the Serengeti: best for Great Migration (seasonal)
Optional hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti at sunrise ($598/person)
Four nights in Zanzibar: Stone Town, Mnemba Atoll snorkelling & pristine beaches
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Arrive Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your Arusha hotel. Meet your safari guide for a briefing over dinner.
Day 2Arusha – Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5 hrs)
Drive southwest to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive among elephant herds and baobab giants. Check in to your tented lodge as the sun sets over the Tarangire River.
Day 3Tarangire – Full Day
A complete day exploring Tarangire's diverse habitats: swamps, riverine forest and open bushland. Elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and hundreds of bird species inhabit this vastly underrated park.
Day 4Tarangire – Lake Manyara (approx. 1.5 hrs)
Morning game drive then drive to Lake Manyara. Afternoon game drive in the park: watch for tree-climbing lions draped over fever trees and the flamingo columns that turn the lake pink at sunset.
Day 5Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Crater Rim (approx. 1.5 hrs)
Morning at leisure then ascend through coffee and banana plantations to the Ngorongoro highlands. Arrive on the crater rim and check in to your lodge perched on the caldera edge: views are extraordinary at sunset.
Day 6Ngorongoro Crater – Full Day
Descend into the crater at dawn. Full day game drive on the crater floor: lion, black rhino, elephant, hippo, wildebeest and flamingo. Picnic lunch at the hippo pool.
Day 7Ngorongoro – Northern Serengeti (approx. 5 hrs)
Drive west through the NCA, stop at Olduvai Gorge, and enter the Serengeti. Head north to the Lobo or Kogatende area: prime Great Migration and river-crossing territory (July–October). Afternoon game drive on arrival.
Day 8Serengeti – Full Day (North)
Full day in the northern Serengeti tracking the wildebeest migration, river crossings at the Mara River (seasonal), cheetah sprints and pride hunts. One of the world's great wildlife experiences.
Day 9Serengeti – Central Plains – Full Day
Reposition to the Seronera valley: the permanent wildlife heartland of the Serengeti. Year-round lion, leopard, cheetah and hippo. Optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise (extra cost, must be booked in advance).
Day 10Serengeti – Arusha – Fly to Zanzibar
Final early morning game drive, then fly from a Serengeti airstrip to Arusha or Dar es Salaam, then connect to Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume Airport). Transfer to your north-coast beach resort.
Day 11Zanzibar – Stone Town Heritage Tour
Guided morning tour of Stone Town's Arab Fort, Tippu Tip's House, Darajani market and the moving Slave Memorial. Afternoon spice farm tour. Relaxed dinner at a seafront restaurant in the old town.
Day 12Zanzibar – Ocean Adventures
Dolphin tour at Kizimkazi or snorkelling trip to Mnemba Atoll: the turquoise private atoll where sea turtles, giant moray eels and colourful reef fish are encountered on virtually every dive. Afternoon at leisure on the beach.
Day 13Zanzibar – Beach Day
A full day at leisure: swimming, kayaking, beach volleyball, sunset dhow cruise, or simply reading in a hammock. Zanzibar is yours to enjoy.
Day 14Zanzibar – Departure
Leisurely morning breakfast before checkout and transfer to Zanzibar Airport. Your 14-day Tanzanian odyssey comes to a magnificent close.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation as specified (Full Board for safari, Half Board or All-Inclusive at beach)
- Airport and hotel transfers throughout
- Expert safari guide for all bush sections
- All park and reserve entry fees (safari sections only)
- Mineral water during all game drives
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
Not Included
- International flights and any domestic or regional flights not expressly listed as included in your confirmed quote
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tanzania visa or entry-permission fees, where required for your passport
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Beverages outside the included lodge or resort drinks package, including premium selections where excluded
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional balloon flight in the Serengeti, booked and priced separately; other activities not listed as included
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
- Meals outside the meal plan stated for each day of this itinerary
- Tanzania / Zanzibar government inbound travel insurance, where required: US$44 per adult, US$22 per child aged 3–17, with ages 0–2 free. One applicable, valid policy covers the same insured mainland-and-Zanzibar journey. Purchase separately before travel; not included in the safari price.
Good to Know
Your route covers Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar. The arrival arrangements on Day 1 and the final-day transfer form part of this itinerary; share your flight times with us before booking so we can check the connections.
Entry documents: check the passport, visa and entry-permission requirements for Tanzania before travel. Requirements depend on your passport and can change. We confirm the planned crossings and arrival points with your itinerary.
The proposed route includes flight transfers on Day 10. Ask us to confirm the exact flight legs, fares and baggage allowance in your quote; an itinerary reference alone is not confirmation that an airfare is included.
Allow time for the road journeys shown in the daily plan. Driving times are estimates, with stops, road conditions affecting the day. Tell us about mobility needs or a preference for shorter travel days while we plan the route.
Ask us to confirm the scope and validity of any operator-arranged emergency evacuation cover for this route. Keep your own comprehensive medical and travel insurance suitable for the countries and activities in your itinerary.
Last checked 9 October 2026: mainland Tanzania's mandatory inbound travel insurance began on 1 October 2026. Zanzibar has operated its own requirement since 1 October 2024. Eligible travellers must arrange the applicable policy before travel; your usual private travel insurance does not replace this entry requirement.
Your first Tanzanian arrival on this route is in mainland Tanzania. Use the official NIC portal to arrange the applicable policy before travel. One applicable, valid policy covers onward travel between the mainland and Zanzibar for the same insured journey; do not buy a second policy simply because this itinerary includes both.
Standard insurance rates are US$44 per adult aged 18 or over, US$22 per child aged 3–17, and free for ages 0–2, subject to the insurer's eligibility rules and checkout. Insurance age bands may differ from lodge child rates. Cover is for up to 92 days, with the actual dates shown on your certificate. Keep the certificate and QR code accessible throughout the trip.
Residents of EAC and SADC member states qualify for the mainland exemption under NIC's published rules. This is residence-based, not simply a passport exemption, and does not automatically exempt you in Zanzibar. Confirm eligibility and any Zanzibar requirement with the insurer before departure.
The government policy is purchased separately and excluded from this safari price. Keep comprehensive personal travel insurance suitable for your activities, medical needs, cancellation risks and other countries visited. Government cover has limits and exclusions; any separately arranged evacuation service does not replace it. Rules and rates can change, so recheck the official portals before travel.
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