2 Week Tanzania and Zanzibar Luxury Safari and Beach Holiday

Safari Highlights 

• Days 1–2: Arrival in Arusha → Tarangire National Park
• Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park → Ngorongoro Crater
• Days 4–6: Full-day Serengeti National Park safari
• Day 7: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Highlands → Arusha
• Days 8–14: Flight to Zanzibar → Beach relaxation, optional tours, and departure

Safari Overview

This 2-week luxury safari combines Tanzania’s famous Northern Circuit wildlife parks with a relaxing Zanzibar beach holiday. Starting in Arusha, you will explore Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park, witnessing Africa’s iconic wildlife including lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest.After an unforgettable safari adventure, you will fly to Zanzibar for a few days of relaxation on white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant coral reefs. This itinerary is perfect for families, couples, and friends looking to combine wildlife adventure with tropical luxury.

What to Expect on the Safari and Beach Holiday

On this 2-week luxury safari and beach holiday, you will travel in a private 4x4 vehicle with an experienced English-speaking guide. This ensures comfortable, safe, and informative game drives throughout Tanzania’s Northern Circuit, where your guide will share insights about the wildlife, landscapes, and local culture.

You will stay in carefully selected luxury lodges and tented camps, offering all modern amenities and a relaxing atmosphere after each day of wildlife adventures. Each day features exciting game drives in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti, giving you the chance to see Africa’s most iconic animals, including lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and even the rare black rhino. The scenery is equally stunning, ranging from open savannahs and baobab-filled plains to volcanic highlands, crater lakes, and river valleys, providing perfect opportunities for photography and wildlife observation.

After your safari, you will fly to Zanzibar for several days of relaxation at a luxury beachfront resort. Spend your time swimming in turquoise waters, lounging on white sandy beaches, or snorkeling among vibrant coral reefs. Optional activities include visiting historic Stone Town, exploring spice farms, or enjoying a traditional dhow sailing trip.Throughout the journey, you will enjoy delicious meals featuring local and international cuisine, served in the comfort of your lodges, camps, and beach resort. Friendly and attentive staff ensure that your safari and beach holiday is seamless, enjoyable, and unforgettable.

Destinations to Visit

Tarangire National Park
Tarangire is famous for its huge elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and abundant birdlife. The park is less crowded than other Tanzanian parks, giving you a peaceful safari experience. Game drives here take you across open plains, along the Tarangire River, and into woodland areas. Besides elephants, you may spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and many bird species. The park’s landscapes are perfect for photography, especially during sunrise and sunset when the light casts a golden glow over the savannah.

Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara is smaller but packed with surprises. It is well-known for its tree-climbing lions, which are a unique sight in the wild. The lake itself attracts thousands of flamingos, creating a pink shoreline against the greenery. Other wildlife includes elephants, hippos, baboons, and a variety of antelopes. The park also has dense forests and grassy areas, offering a mix of habitats and excellent opportunities to see diverse wildlife in a single day.

Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. This massive volcanic caldera is home to lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and the rare black rhino. Descending into the crater feels like entering a natural wildlife sanctuary, with lush forests, crater lakes, and rolling grasslands. Wildlife is concentrated here, so sightings are frequent and often very close. The scenery is breathtaking, with steep crater walls providing dramatic photo backdrops.

Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti is world-famous for its endless plains and the Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the park in search of fresh grazing. Game drives here reveal lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest in their natural habitats. The park has diverse areasfrom open plains to rocky outcrops (kopjes) and river valleyseach offering unique wildlife encounters. Sunrise and sunset game drives are especially magical for spotting predators and capturing stunning photographs.

Zanzibar Island
Zanzibar is a tropical paradise after your safari adventure. The island is known for white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and vibrant coral reefs. Spend your days relaxing on the beach, swimming in the ocean, or snorkeling and diving to explore marine life. Zanzibar also offers cultural experiences, including visiting spice farms, exploring historic Stone Town with its narrow streets and colorful markets, and sailing on traditional dhows at sunset. It’s the perfect way to unwind while soaking in the island’s beauty and culture.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your guide will greet you. Transfer to your luxury hotel in Arusha and settle in. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner while receiving a safari briefing, including tips for wildlife spotting, itinerary overview, and safety guidelines. Prepare for the adventure ahead.

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel in Arusha

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive about 2–3 hours to Tarangire National Park. This park is famous for its huge elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy an afternoon game drive to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and birds. Return to your luxury lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Tarangire

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Ngorongoro Crater
Begin the morning with a game drive in Tarangire to catch wildlife when they are most active. Then drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a short game drive. Look out for tree-climbing lions, flamingos along the lake, hippos, and elephants. Continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoy dinner at your lodge with scenic views.

Accommodation: Luxury Lodge near Ngorongoro

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater → Serengeti National Park
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari. See lions, elephants, zebras, buffalo, and possibly the rare black rhino. After lunch, drive to Serengeti National Park. On arrival, enjoy your first game drive in the vast Serengeti plains before checking into your luxury tented camp.

Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp in Serengeti

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti’s open plains, riverbanks, and kopjes (rocky outcrops). Morning and afternoon game drives maximize your chances of seeing lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Stop for a picnic lunch in the park and enjoy the breathtaking landscapes. Return to camp for dinner.

Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp in Serengeti

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti National Park
Enjoy another full day of safari adventure. Focus on predator-rich areas and river habitats to see hunting lions, leopards, and crocodiles. Relax at your camp in the afternoon or take a sunset drive for amazing photo opportunities across the golden savannah.

Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp in Serengeti

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Highlands → Arusha
After a morning game drive in Serengeti, begin the scenic drive back to Arusha. Stop along the way for photographs or optional visits to local villages to experience Tanzanian culture. Overnight at a luxury hotel in Arusha and reflect on the incredible wildlife adventures.

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel in Arusha

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Flight to Zanzibar
Fly from Arusha to Zanzibar and transfer to your luxury beachfront resort. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the white sand beaches, swimming in turquoise waters, or enjoying the resort’s amenities. Evening free for leisure and dinner.

Accommodation: Luxury Beach Resort in Zanzibar

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Days 9–13: Zanzibar Beach Relaxation
Spend your days at leisure on Zanzibar’s beaches. Optional activities include snorkeling, scuba diving among coral reefs, visiting spice farms, exploring historic Stone Town, or taking a traditional dhow sailing trip. Enjoy fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and relaxing by the ocean each day.

Accommodation: Luxury Beach Resort in Zanzibar

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 14: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your departure flight. Your unforgettable 2-week Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday comes to an end.

Meals: Breakfast

Cost of this 2 Week Safari

The starting price for this 2-week luxury Tanzania and Zanzibar safari is $5,200 per person. The final cost may vary depending on your preferred travel dates, group size, and the availability of lodges, tented camps, and beachfront resorts included in the itinerary. This price covers luxury accommodations throughout the safari and Zanzibar stay, daily meals as outlined, private 4x4 safari transportation with an experienced English-speaking guide, park entrance fees for all Northern Circuit parks, and bottled drinking water during game drives. It ensures a seamless, comfortable, and unforgettable wildlife adventure combined with tropical beach relaxation. Additional costs not included are international flights, travel insurance, personal expenses, tips for guides and lodge staff, alcoholic beverages, and any optional activities.

Safari and Beach Inclusions

• All park entrance and conservation fees in Tanzania
• Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
• Luxury lodges and tented camps as per itinerary
• Luxury beach resort in Zanzibar
• Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Experienced English-speaking safari guide
• All meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Bottled water during safari
• All government taxes

Safari and Beach Exclusions

• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Tips for guides, lodge, and resort staff
• Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
• Personal expenses and souvenirs
• Any activity not mentioned in the itinerary

This 2-week Tanzania and Zanzibar luxury safari offers the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Witness Africa’s iconic wildlife in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti, then unwind on Zanzibar’s white sandy beaches with crystal-clear waters.Rede Tours and Safaris provides expertly guided, well-organized, and luxurious safari experiences. With private vehicles, professional guides, and high-end accommodations, your safari and beach holiday will be seamless, safe, and unforgettable.