12 Days Tanzania Expedition Safari - Beach Holiday Tour

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. This day is for rest and recovery from your journey. You can enjoy the lush gardens, a swim, or optional short activities like a local market tour if time permits. Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge / Four Points by Sheraton Arusha Highlights: Warm welcome, cultural feel of Arusha What to Expect: Relaxed start, Tanzanian hospitality

Activities : Game Drives

After breakfast, set off to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. You’ll enjoy a game drive in this unique landscape with lunch served inside the park. Watch out for lions, giraffes, and hundreds of bird species. Arrive at your lodge in time for sunset. Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge / Maramboi Tented Lodge Highlights: Elephants, baobabs, diverse wildlife What to Expect: Excellent photography, fewer crowds, stunning terrain

Activities : Game Drives

Today’s journey takes you through the Ngorongoro Highlands and into the world-famous Serengeti National Park. You’ll enjoy an en-route game drive and pass by scenic escarpments and plains. Arrive in Central Serengeti in time for a late afternoon safari. Accommodation: Into Wild Africa Camp / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge Highlights: Road trip through highlands, first Serengeti wildlife encounters What to Expect: Classic savannah, increasing wildlife activity

Activities : Game Drives

Spend the day exploring the Serengeti’s endless plains, tracking big cats, elephants, and possibly the Great Migration (depending on the season). Enjoy your picnic lunch in the wild, surrounded by stunning views and roaming wildlife. Return to your camp in the evening. Accommodation: Into Wild Africa Camp / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge Highlights: Big cats, migration herds (seasonal), untouched nature What to Expect: Authentic safari experience, raw wilderness

Activities : Game Drives

Enjoy a final game drive in the Serengeti at sunrise, then travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, visit a Maasai village to experience traditional customs and dance. Reach your lodge located on the rim of the crater for breathtaking sunset views. Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge / Ngorongoro Serena Lodge Highlights: Cultural interaction, crater views What to Expect: Maasai culture, cool temperatures, scenic beauty

Activities : Game Drives

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and possibly the rare black rhino. Enjoy a full day game drive with lunch by the hippo pool before ascending to the crater rim and heading to Karatu. Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge / Acacia Farm Lodge Highlights: Big Five sightings, breathtaking scenery What to Expect: Dense wildlife in a dramatic setting

Activities : Game Drives

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact park known for its flamingos, tree-climbing lions, and lush groundwater forest. After a half-day game drive and picnic lunch, return to Arusha for an overnight stay in preparation for your beach escape. Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge / Gran Melia Arusha Highlights: Birdwatching, lions in trees, tropical forest What to Expect: Easy wildlife viewing, relaxed pace

Activities : Game Drives

Transfer to Arusha Airport and board a flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and taken to your hotel in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend the afternoon exploring historic alleys, markets, the Old Fort, and Forodhani Gardens with a local guide. Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel / Park Hyatt Zanzibar Highlights: Swahili culture, historic architecture, vibrant markets What to Expect: Cultural immersion, coastal charm

Activities : Beaches Sightseeing

Start the day with a visit to a nearby spice plantation, where you’ll learn about Zanzibar’s famed spices—cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and more. After the tour, head to the East Coast beaches and check into your resort on the white sands of the Indian Ocean. Accommodation: Next Paradise Boutique Resort / Zuri Zanzibar Highlights: Spice farm, coastal village life, ocean breeze What to Expect: Culinary aromas, palm-fringed coastline

Activities : Beaches Sightseeing

Enjoy a full day of relaxation. Lounge on the beach, swim in turquoise waters, or take part in optional activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, or a dhow cruise. The pace slows down as you soak in the island’s beauty. Accommodation: Next Paradise Boutique Resort / Zuri Zanzibar Highlights: Soft sands, coral reefs, optional sea adventures What to Expect: Serene atmosphere, barefoot luxury

Activities : Beaches Sightseeing

Continue enjoying the island paradise. Later in the day, head out on a sunset dhow cruise, gliding along the ocean as the sun paints the sky orange and pink. Enjoy fresh fruit and drinks on board as you take in your last full evening in Zanzibar. Accommodation: Next Paradise Boutique Resort / Zuri Zanzibar Highlights: Sunset sailing, romantic views, beachside dinner What to Expect: Magical evening, lasting memories

Activities : Boat Cruise , Beaches Sightseeing

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before transferring to Zanzibar International Airport for your flight home or onward destination. You leave with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wilderness and island charm. Highlights: Farewell views, optional last swim What to Expect: Well-rounded adventure, deep connection to nature and culture

Activities : Beaches Sightseeing