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14-Day Northern Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday
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14-Day Northern Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

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Trip Overview

The 14-Day Northern Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday begins in Arusha and finishes in Mount Meru. Its route includes Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Zanzibar, and Mount Meru, following the destination order and transfers set out in the day-by-day itinerary.

The journey is shaped around scheduled domestic flights, a walking safari, Stone Town, and a spice tour, with each overnight stop positioned for the next stage of the route.

From wildlife country to the Indian Ocean, the most rewarding journey is one that gives each setting its own time. Review the day-by-day programme below for the balance between game drives, island experiences and the transfers linking them; our team can help refine the pace and accommodation choices for your dates.

Where island days find their own easy rhythm
Elephant habitat and baobab landscape in Tarangire National ParkTarangire
Zebra and wildlife habitat inside Ngorongoro CraterNgorongoro Crater
Wildebeest moving across the plains of Serengeti National ParkSerengeti
White-sand beach and turquoise water on ZanzibarZanzibar Coast
Moments along the route
Safari Highlights

Your Journey Highlights

  • Kilimanjaro International Airport – Welcome to TanzaniaContinue along the mountain route at a measured pace, moving through changing terrain and preparing carefully for the next stage.
  • Arusha National Park – Walking Safari & CanoeingExplore on foot with an appropriate guide, allowing time to notice the landscape, tracks and smaller details along the route.
  • Tarangire Game Drive & Transfer to Karatu – Changing LandscapesExplore Tarangire’s river valley, baobab country and wildlife habitat on a guided game drive.
  • Lake Manyara National Park – Flamingos & ForestsExperience this stage with the route, guiding and daily pace described in the detailed itinerary below.
  • Ngorongoro Crater & Drive to Serengeti – Safari IconsDescend into the Ngorongoro Crater for guided wildlife viewing across grassland, woodland and wetland habitats.
  • Serengeti National Park – Big CatsTravel across the Serengeti with time for game viewing, adapting the day’s route to current wildlife activity and seasonal conditions.

Your Itinerary

Day 01

Kilimanjaro International Airport – Welcome to Tanzania

  • Arrival: Kilimanjaro Int. Airport
  • Transfer: JRO – Arusha
  • Meals Included: Dinner

After landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your representative and continue to Masailand Safari Lodge in Arusha. Settle into your room and keep the rest of the day free to rest after travel. Before the safari begins, your guide will confirm the departure time, route and essentials to keep with you in the vehicle. This arrival day is paced around your flight, providing a comfortable start before the northern parks and Zanzibar extension.

Accommodation

Masailand Safari Lodge

Masailand Safari Lodge is an Arusha-area property used as a comfortable staging point before or after safari. Its rooms, gardens and shared facilities provide more space to settle than a brief airport stop, while remaining connected to city services and road transfers. On-site dining supports early departures and relaxed arrival evenings according to the booked meal plan. The lodge’s role in these itineraries is to bridge international or domestic travel with the northern parks without altering the safari route.

LocationZanzibarStay styleBeach hotel
Day 02

Arusha National Park – Walking Safari & Canoeing

  • Activity: Walking Safari & Canoeing
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin your journey with a visit to Arusha National Park, a compact gem known for its scenic beauty and biodiversity. You’ll start with a nature walk guided by a park ranger—perfect for spotting giraffes, monkeys, and learning about local plants. Then enjoy a peaceful canoe safari across the Momella Lakes, where flamingos and waterbirds abound. The guide sets a measured pace and explains how the landscape supports the animals living within it. Stay close to the guide and follow every instruction throughout the walk.

Accommodation

Masailand Safari Lodge

Masailand Safari Lodge is an Arusha-area property used as a comfortable staging point before or after safari. Its rooms, gardens and shared facilities provide more space to settle than a brief airport stop, while remaining connected to city services and road transfers. On-site dining supports early departures and relaxed arrival evenings according to the booked meal plan. The lodge’s role in these itineraries is to bridge international or domestic travel with the northern parks without altering the safari route.

LocationZanzibarStay styleBeach hotel
Day 03

Tarangire Game Drive & Transfer to Karatu – Changing Landscapes

  • Activity: Game Drive
  • Transfer: Tarangire – Karatu
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the morning exploring more of Tarangire’s stunning terrain, including seasonal swamps and acacia woodlands. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before heading to the lush highlands of Karatu, passing beautiful Rift Valley scenery along the way. Changes in vegetation and terrain reveal a different side of the park as the day progresses. The guide will explain the ecology, tracks and signs that help interpret each encounter. Respectful viewing distances are maintained so animals can continue their natural behaviour.

Accommodation

Karatu Tented Lodge

Karatu Tented Lodge is set near Rhotia in the cultivated highlands between Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro. Tented rooms and garden spaces provide a softer transition between the open safari plains and the cooler agricultural landscape around Karatu. A central restaurant and shared areas support meals, packed lunches and relaxed evenings before an early departure. The location makes it useful for itineraries linking Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti by road.

LocationNgorongoro highlandsStay styleTented safari camp
Day 04

Lake Manyara National Park – Flamingos & Forests

  • Activity: Game Drive
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Venture into Lake Manyara National Park, famed for its tree-climbing lions, soda lake, and birdlife. Drive through groundwater forests and open plains, spotting baboons, hippos, and bright flamingos. A scenic and relaxing day of wildlife viewing awaits. Your guide will follow the day’s route and current wildlife conditions to select productive viewing areas. The drive is paced to allow time to watch animal behaviour rather than simply moving from one sighting to the next.

Accommodation

Karatu Tented Lodge

Karatu Tented Lodge is set near Rhotia in the cultivated highlands between Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro. Tented rooms and garden spaces provide a softer transition between the open safari plains and the cooler agricultural landscape around Karatu. A central restaurant and shared areas support meals, packed lunches and relaxed evenings before an early departure. The location makes it useful for itineraries linking Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti by road.

LocationNgorongoro highlandsStay styleTented safari camp
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater & Drive to Serengeti – Safari Icons

  • Activity: Game Drive
  • Transfer: Ngorongoro – Serengeti
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake early for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater—a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dense wildlife population, including the rare black rhino. After lunch at a hippo pool, continue across the savannah into the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The guide will explain the ecology, tracks and signs that help interpret each encounter. Respectful viewing distances are maintained so animals can continue their natural behaviour. Your guide will follow the day’s route and current wildlife conditions to select productive viewing areas.

Accommodation

Serengeti Safari Lodge

Serengeti Safari Lodge is a permanent lodge-style base inside the Serengeti ecosystem. Guest rooms and shared dining areas provide more solid structure than a mobile camp while keeping the stay close to daily wildlife routes. The surrounding plains and acacia country remain the focus, with game drives arranged through the itinerary rather than confined to the property grounds. Its central role is to support consecutive Serengeti days before the route continues toward Ngorongoro or another park region.

LocationSerengetiStay styleMountain camp
Day 06

Serengeti National Park – Big Cats

  • Activity: Game Drive
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start the day with sunrise over the Serengeti, then set out in search of predators and grazing herds. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration. Break for a bush picnic, then continue game viewing until late afternoon. The guide will explain the ecology, tracks and signs that help interpret each encounter. Respectful viewing distances are maintained so animals can continue their natural behaviour.

Accommodation

Serengeti Safari Lodge

Serengeti Safari Lodge is a permanent lodge-style base inside the Serengeti ecosystem. Guest rooms and shared dining areas provide more solid structure than a mobile camp while keeping the stay close to daily wildlife routes. The surrounding plains and acacia country remain the focus, with game drives arranged through the itinerary rather than confined to the property grounds. Its central role is to support consecutive Serengeti days before the route continues toward Ngorongoro or another park region.

LocationSerengetiStay styleMountain camp
Day 07

Serengeti Game Drive – Final Safari Moments

  • Activity: Game Drive
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a final morning game drive, capturing your last photos of Serengeti wildlife. The guide will explain the ecology, tracks and signs that help interpret each encounter. Respectful viewing distances are maintained so animals can continue their natural behaviour. Your guide will follow the day’s route and current wildlife conditions to select productive viewing areas. The drive is paced to allow time to watch animal behaviour rather than simply moving from one sighting to the next.

Accommodation

Serengeti Safari Lodge

Serengeti Safari Lodge is a permanent lodge-style base inside the Serengeti ecosystem. Guest rooms and shared dining areas provide more solid structure than a mobile camp while keeping the stay close to daily wildlife routes. The surrounding plains and acacia country remain the focus, with game drives arranged through the itinerary rather than confined to the property grounds. Its central role is to support consecutive Serengeti days before the route continues toward Ngorongoro or another park region.

LocationSerengetiStay styleMountain camp
Day 08

Serengeti Morning Game Drive – Return to Karatu

  • Activity: Game Drive
  • Transfer: Serengeti – Karatu
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin your day with an early morning game drive, making the most of your last chance to spot Serengeti’s incredible wildlife as the sun rises over the plains. The drive is paced to allow time to watch animal behaviour rather than simply moving from one sighting to the next. Keep binoculars and a camera close, because wildlife can appear anywhere along the track. Changes in vegetation and terrain reveal a different side of the park as the day progresses. The guide will explain the ecology, tracks and signs that help interpret each encounter.

Accommodation

Karatu Tented Lodge

Karatu Tented Lodge is set near Rhotia in the cultivated highlands between Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro. Tented rooms and garden spaces provide a softer transition between the open safari plains and the cooler agricultural landscape around Karatu. A central restaurant and shared areas support meals, packed lunches and relaxed evenings before an early departure. The location makes it useful for itineraries linking Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti by road.

LocationNgorongoro highlandsStay styleTented safari camp
Day 09

Karatu – Arusha – Flight to Zanzibar

  • Flight: Arusha – Zanzibar
  • Transfer: ZNZ – Resort
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Upon landing, you’ll be met by your driver for a private transfer to your beachfront resort. Check in and relax as the gentle sea breeze and turquoise waters welcome you to island life. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure, soaking in the serene coastal atmosphere. Exact departure times can shift, so the local team will reconfirm the schedule and transfer arrangements.

Accommodation

White Paradise Zanzibar

White Paradise Zanzibar is a boutique coastal resort in Pongwe on Zanzibar’s eastern side. Villas and bungalows are arranged through tropical gardens beside an ocean lagoon, with different room categories confirmed at booking. The property offers on-site dining using local ingredients, a large swimming pool, a jetty and access to a separate long beach by the hotel’s transfer. It provides a relaxed base for beach time while remaining practical for island excursions, Stone Town and Zanzibar airport transfers.

LocationZanzibarStay styleOvernight accommodation
Day 10

Dolphin Tour – Marine Adventure in Kizimkazi

  • Activity: Dolphin Watching
  • Activity: Snorkeling
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel to Kizimkazi on Zanzibar’s southern coast and join a guided boat excursion in the waters where dolphins are often seen. The crew will search responsibly for the animals, with any opportunity to enter the water depending on sea conditions, wildlife behaviour and the guide’s instructions. Continue to a suitable snorkeling area to discover coral and tropical fish before returning to shore. The boat crew will use the morning sea conditions and recent observations to choose the most suitable search area. Dolphins are wild animals, so sightings and close encounters can never be guaranteed.

Accommodation

White Paradise Zanzibar

White Paradise Zanzibar is a boutique coastal resort in Pongwe on Zanzibar’s eastern side. Villas and bungalows are arranged through tropical gardens beside an ocean lagoon, with different room categories confirmed at booking. The property offers on-site dining using local ingredients, a large swimming pool, a jetty and access to a separate long beach by the hotel’s transfer. It provides a relaxed base for beach time while remaining practical for island excursions, Stone Town and Zanzibar airport transfers.

LocationZanzibarStay styleOvernight accommodation
Day 11

Nungwi Beach Excursion – Island Vibes

  • Activity: Beach Relaxation
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel to Nungwi on Zanzibar’s northern coast, where a broad white-sand beach and clear Indian Ocean water create a relaxed change of pace. Spend time walking along the shore, browsing local shops or simply enjoying the coastal atmosphere. You can divide the time between swimming, walking on the sand and resting in the shade. Tides shape Zanzibar’s beaches, so the appearance of the shore changes naturally throughout the day. Sun protection and regular hydration are important even when the ocean breeze feels cool.

Accommodation

White Paradise Zanzibar

White Paradise Zanzibar is a boutique coastal resort in Pongwe on Zanzibar’s eastern side. Villas and bungalows are arranged through tropical gardens beside an ocean lagoon, with different room categories confirmed at booking. The property offers on-site dining using local ingredients, a large swimming pool, a jetty and access to a separate long beach by the hotel’s transfer. It provides a relaxed base for beach time while remaining practical for island excursions, Stone Town and Zanzibar airport transfers.

LocationZanzibarStay styleOvernight accommodation
Day 12

Jozani Forest & Leisure – Nature & Coastline

  • Activity: Jozani Forest Walk & Beach Relaxation
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Explore Jozani Forest, the last remaining sanctuary of the endangered red colobus monkey. Learn about the forest’s unique mangrove ecosystem before returning to the beach for a relaxed afternoon. The experience is paced to leave room for questions and genuine observation rather than a hurried stop. Respectful photography and interaction help keep the visit comfortable for hosts and travellers alike. Listen for the stories behind the places, food, architecture and customs introduced during the day.

Accommodation

White Paradise Zanzibar

White Paradise Zanzibar is a boutique coastal resort in Pongwe on Zanzibar’s eastern side. Villas and bungalows are arranged through tropical gardens beside an ocean lagoon, with different room categories confirmed at booking. The property offers on-site dining using local ingredients, a large swimming pool, a jetty and access to a separate long beach by the hotel’s transfer. It provides a relaxed base for beach time while remaining practical for island excursions, Stone Town and Zanzibar airport transfers.

LocationZanzibarStay styleOvernight accommodation
Day 13

Spice Farm & Stone Town – Culture & Cuisine

  • Activity: Stone Town Tour & Spice Farm
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Visit a spice farm to discover Zanzibar’s aromatic legacy—taste cloves, cardamom, and vanilla. Later, explore Stone Town on a guided tour, visiting key landmarks and enjoying a farewell dinner by the sea. Respectful photography and interaction help keep the visit comfortable for hosts and travellers alike. Listen for the stories behind the places, food, architecture and customs introduced during the day. The cultural perspective complements the natural landscapes explored elsewhere in the itinerary.

Accommodation

White Paradise Zanzibar

White Paradise Zanzibar is a boutique coastal resort in Pongwe on Zanzibar’s eastern side. Villas and bungalows are arranged through tropical gardens beside an ocean lagoon, with different room categories confirmed at booking. The property offers on-site dining using local ingredients, a large swimming pool, a jetty and access to a separate long beach by the hotel’s transfer. It provides a relaxed base for beach time while remaining practical for island excursions, Stone Town and Zanzibar airport transfers.

LocationZanzibarStay styleOvernight accommodation
Day 14

Departure – Memories of Tanzania

  • Transfer: Resort – ZNZ
  • Departure: Zanzibar Airport
  • Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your international flight. Leave with unforgettable memories—from the savannahs to the sea. Your local team will assist with the final transfer and any practical departure information required on the day. Traffic and airline schedules can change, so the exact collection time will be reconfirmed locally. The transfer closes the journey with time to reflect on the landscapes, wildlife and coastal experiences shared along the way.

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Included & Excluded

Included

Included in the published itinerary

  • All park and conservation fees
  • • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with expert guide
  • • Domestic flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar
  • • All scheduled game drives and park entry fees
  • • 13 nights in hand-picked gorgeous accommodations
  • • Guided activities
  • • All meals and drinks as stated
  • • Dolphin tour and snorkeling equipment
  • • Airport transfers throughout
Not included

Additional costs

  • • International flights
  • • Travel insurance and visas
  • • Tips and gratuities
  • • Optional hot air balloon safari
  • • Alcohol (unless provided)
  • • Personal expenses
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14 days / 13 nights. The day-by-day itinerary shows where each overnight falls. Check arrival and departure flight times before arranging onward travel, and ask us if you would prefer a slower pace or an extra night.

From $6,490 per person. Ask for a quote for your dates and group size. The final quote depends on travel dates, group size, room choice and any flights or extras. Request a written breakdown of park fees, accommodation, meals, transfers and exclusions before you book.

Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Stone Town, Zanzibar Beaches (Nungwi, Jozani, Spice Farm). Use the day-by-day route above to see the order of visits. Ask for estimated road or flight times between stops for your chosen dates; that is often more useful than counting destinations alone.

Ask our team for the confirmed accommodation plan. Exact properties and room types depend on availability. Ask us to confirm each stay, its location, meal plan and any proposed alternative in writing before paying a deposit.