12 Days Tanzania & Zanzibar Combo Safari

Following breakfast, your tour will start at a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, which boasts of ancient baobab trees and huge herds of elephants. Spend the day in the pursuit of giraffes, lions, zebras and wildebeests strolling along the Tarangire River. The landscape of the park offers some magnificent photography options, mostly during the sunset hour when golden light falls on the savannah. In the night relax in your lodge in the peaceful company of nature.

Accomodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge or Similar.
Meal Plan: Full Board

In the morning, proceed with a visit to the infinite plains of the Serengeti National Park which is one of the most popular reserves of wildlife in the world. As you go along the road, go through the Ngorongoro Highlands where you will have a chance to have breathtaking views. In the afternoon, come to Serengeti and make the first game drive, and you will see predators through the movement and the herds grazing on the plains. When the sun goes down you are going to your lodge in the wild.

Accomodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or Similar.
Meal Plan: Full Board

Wake up listening to the African bush and go out early in the morning game drive in the Serengeti. You can see the lions hunting, the cheetahs running and the thousands of wildebeests crossing the plains. Following a picnic meal, proceed to the central and northern areas of the park whereby leopards tend to sleep in acacia trees. Hot-air balloon sky tour at sunrise is optional but it is an eye-in-the-sky perspective of the Great Migration (an additional fee).

Accomodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or the likes.
Meal Plan: Full Board

In the morning, after the breakfast, have one more game drive in Serengeti and continue towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way, you can visit Olduvai Gorge, one of the significant archeological sites also called the Cradle of Mankind. Know the early history of mankind with local guides and end up at your lodge which is situated on the crater rim and has a panoramic view of the largest intact caldera in the whole world.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or other.
Meal Plan: Full Board

Drive down into the Ngorongoro Crater, 600 meters down into the depth of the crater to experience an amazing game drive. More than 25,000 large animals such as black rhinos, elephants, hippos and lions can be found in the crater floor. Have picnic lunch on the hippo pool and drive back to Arusha in the afternoon. Then you can travel to the Zanzibar Island. On arrival, check in your cool hotel in Stone Town.

Accomodation: Maru Maru Hotel or similar.
Meal Plan: Half Board

Your walking tour of Stone Town with a local guide after a breakfast. Explore the Old Slave Market, House of Wonders and the Sultan Palace as you discover the rich Swahili-Arab culture of Zanzibar. Visit small streets with spice-stores and local markets. Walk in Forodhani Gardens and enjoy the local street foods in the evening and enjoy the sunset over Indian Ocean.

Accommodation: Maru Maru Hotel.
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

This morning, go to the well-known spice plantations of Zanzibar. Find out about the growing of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and taste tropical fruits growing in the fields. During the afternoon, have a short trip by boat to Prison Island where giant Aldabra tortoises are found. You can enjoy snorkeling and swimming in the turquoise water and go back to your hotel.
Accommodation: Z Hotel Nungwi or other.
Meal Plan: Half Board

Breakfast and then drive to the north east coast of Zanzibar and check into your luxury beachfront resort in Nungwi. The region is renowned by soft white sand and crystal clear waters. You are spending your afternoon relaxing in palm trees or going to the ocean.

Accommodation: Z Hotel Nungwi or other.
Meal Plan: Half Board

Get up with a pleasant wake of waves and enjoy your time. You can select snorkeling, diving or classic dhow sunset cruise. Explorations: Go to the coral reefs, which are full of marine life or just relax with a spa at the resort.

Accommodation: Z hotel Nungwi or others.
Meal Plan: Half Board

One more day to get a tan and spend the time in the relaxed atmosphere of Zanzibar. Explore villages around the area, attend a Swahili cooking course or have a yoga lesson at the beach. Take beautiful pictures in the moon during the time of the sunset when the fishermen are sailing their dhows in the horizon.

Accomodation: Z Hotel Nungwi or others.
Meal Plan: Half Board

Spend free time after your breakfast and your last morning in the country before you are transferred to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to fly home or to your next destination. Reminisce your memorable Tanzania / Zanzibar combo tour which included wildlife, culture and tropical euphoria.