12 Days Tanzania Luxury Safari and Zanzibar
These 12 days luxury safari and Zanzibar starts in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar, which takes you to Tanzania's best safari destinations and the beautiful island of Zanzibar. You will start with safari in most iconic national parks which is Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater for excellent wildlife viewing including all the Big Five. After your bush adventure, you will fly to Zanzibar for 4 nights with activities like Stone Town tour, Spice Farm, Prison Island and snorkeling. This tour is best for those who want both adventure and beach in one trip. And it’s perfect for family as well as honeymooners.
Safari Highlights;
- Day 1: Arrival in Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Day 2: Tarangire National Park
- Day 3: Lake Eyasi
- Day 4: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Day 5: Serengeti National Park
- Day 6: Serengeti National Park
- Day 7: Serengeti National Park
- Day 8: Fly to Zanzibar & Relaxation
- Day 9: Zanzibar
- Day 10: Zanzibar
- Day 11: Zanzibar
- Day 12: Departure
Detailed Day by Day Itinerary;
Day 1: Arrival in Kilimanjaro International Airport
When you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will meet our Rede Tours and Safaris representative and warmly welcome you by introducing him or herself and directs you where the vehicle is located and transfer you to your Luxury hotel in Arusha for resting and preparing for the next day's safari, where you will meet your guide at the hotel in the morning.
- Transfer Time: 1 hour
- Meal: Dinner
- Overnight: Gran Melia Hotel
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast your guide will pick you from hotel and drive you to Tarangire national park along the way you will pass through different villages and the change of beautiful landscape. When arrive in Tarangire National Park you will have the chance to see the large herd of elephants and also the giant baobab trees and this is one of the uniqueness of this park as well as Tarangire river which gave the great view when you are in the park.
- Approx. Game Drive/Driving Time: 6-7 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Manyara Secret Lodge
Day 3: Lake Eyasi Cultural Tour
On this day, after breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your lodge and drive you to Lake Eyasi for a cultural tour. At Lake Eyasi, you will visit the Hadzabe bushmen the hunter in Tanzania and the Datoga tribe. With the Hadzabe, you will learn how they make fire with sticks, hunt with bow and arrow, and collect honey. With the Datoga, you will see how they make traditional blacksmith jewelry and weapons.
- Approx. Cultural Activity: 3-4 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Manyara Secret Lodge
Day 4: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast your guide will take you to Ngorongoro crater where you will pass small villages and farms then up to the crater rim where you will stop at a view point to take photos of crater then go down into the crater for a game drive where here animals are easily seen because are in the one place. You will see lions, rhinos, hippos, zebras and birds. Then in the late afternoon your guide will drive you up where at this time you can have an optional activity the Maasai cultural visit.
- Approx. Game Drive Time: 5-6 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Serena Safari Lodge
Day 5-7: Serengeti National Park
Today your guide will drive you through Ngorongoro conservation area on your way to Serengeti National Park, you will see Maasai villages, cows and bomas along the road, and wild animals like zebras and giraffes. Serengeti National Park is the park is the home of predators lives here; you can have chance to see all big five as well as the great migration where Serengeti is home of millions of wildebeest and also a plenty of other animals. Here you can choose a day for balloon safari.
- Approx. Game Drive Time: 20 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Kubukubu Tented Camps
Day 8: Fly to Zanzibar & Relaxation
On this day, after breakfast, your guide will transfer you to Seronera Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. When you arrive in Zanzibar, our driver will pick you and transfer you to your beach hotel. And spend the rest of your day for relaxation on the white sandy beach.
- Flight Time: 1.5-2 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Overnight: Riu Palace Zanzibar
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Day 9-11: Zanzibar
On these days you will be spent at leisure on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. You can relax by the pool, swim in the Indian Ocean, or choose activities like Stone town tour, prison island tour, spice farm tour, Jozan forest tour, sunset dhow cruise, Mnemba snorkeling tour, dolphin tour and safari blue tour.
- Activities: 2-3 hours each tour
- Meals: All Inclusive
- Overnight: Riu Palace Zanzibar
Day 12: Departure
On this day you will have some time at leisure depending on your flight time. Later you will be transferred to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) for your international flight back home. If you have your international flight from Kilimanjaro, you will have a domestic flight from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to connect with your international flight. This will be the end of your 12 days Tanzania safari and Zanzibar with a full of an unforgettable memory
- Transfer to Airport: 1 hour
- Meals: Breakfast
Wildlife you May See on your 12 Days Luxury Safari
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Price of 12 Days Tanzania Luxury Safari and Zanzibar
12 days Tanzania luxury safari and Zanzibar typically cost starts from 6500+ per person, and this depends on the number of people, lodges and domestic flights.
Price includes;
- All park entry fees
- Government taxes
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as per itinerary
- Hot air baloon safari
- 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for safari
- Professional safari guide (any language available)
- Unlimited drinking water during safari
- Airport transfers in Arusha and Zanzibar
- Domestic flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar
Price excludes;
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips for safari guide
- Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs)
- Optional activities
- Anything not mentioned in price includes
Optional Activities
- Maasai cultural visit
- Zanzibar cooking class
- Coffee tour
- Walking safari
- Night game drive
- Bush breakfast
Why Book with Rede Tours and Safaris?
- 24/7 Support During Safari
- 100% Locally owned company specialized in Tanzania
- We provide high services
- Experienced Professional Guides
- Best price guarantee, there is no any hidden costs