What to Expect
Tanzania knows how to put on a show, and this northern safari saves you the best seat – with an encore on the coast. Your adventure begins in Arusha before heading to Lake Manyara, where elephants wander the forest floor and flamingos occasionally turn the lakeshore pink. It’s a beautiful opening act before the Serengeti takes centre stage. Here, vast plains stretch towards the horizon, big cats command attention and, depending on the season, the thundering herds of The Great Migration might just steal the spotlight.
Next, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife-packed volcanic caldera where lions, buffalo, elephants and the elusive black rhino share one extraordinary natural amphitheatre. And just when you think Tanzania has shown you everything, Zanzibar enters the picture with four nights of spice-scented streets, warm-water swims, and long, unhurried beach days. It’s a safari that keeps you on the edge of your seat, then hands you a sun lounger.
Quick Overview
Country: Tanzania
Highlights: Lake Manyara’s elephants and birdlife, Serengeti big cats and seasonal Great Migration herds, Ngorongoro Crater game drives, Zanzibar’s beaches and Swahili culture
Best For: Those after a classic northern Tanzania safari who don’t want to fly home without some Zanzibar beach time.
Inclusions
- Meals & Beverages
- Scheduled Activities
- Transport Logistics
- Applicable Fees and Levies
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- International Flights
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance
- Items not mentioned under Inclusions
This tour is great for
- The Great Wildebeest Migration in Africa
- African Photography Safaris
- Big 5 Safari
- Adventure
Ideal duration: 11 Days
From $6,591 per person
Best time to go:
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
Your adventure begins
1 Night in Arusha
The Gateway to Northern Tanzania
Arusha is where many Tanzania safaris begin, but it deserves more than a passing glance before the journey moves on. Set below Mount Meru at around 1,400 m above sea level, the city has a cooler highland climate, with coffee estates on its ...
Stay at Onsea House
Mount Meru & other magnificent views
Just outside Arusha and with Mount Meru seen from its landscaped gardens, Onsea House Country Inn and Cottage is a small, homely, and intimate spot for guests making their way through the region. Arusha is a necessary stopover for those wantin...
Popular facilities
- Air-Conditioning
- Bar
- Massage Treatments
- Spa
- Wellness Treatments
2 Nights in Lake Manyara
Excitement on the shores of Lake Manyara
Characterised by cliffs, verdant acacia woodlands, open savannahs, and reflective waters, Lake Manyara’s diverse landscape is home to an array of wildlife. Its shores see hippos wallowing in its alkaline waters alongside flamingos picking a...
Stay at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
See the Great Rift Valley with Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Overlooking the majestic Manyara soda lake, Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge is a stirred-not-shaken mix of exciting safari, serene accommodation, and various activities throughout the Lake Manyara National Park. Whether you prefer game drives...
Popular facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Service Available
- Valet Services
- Pool
- Bar
- Restaurant
2 Nights in Serengeti National Park
Tanzania’s Endless Plains
The Serengeti National Park is defined by scale, movement and remarkable variety. The Great Migration brings wildebeest, zebra and gazelle through the ecosystem each year, but the park’s appeal reaches well beyond the herds. Across sweeping...
Stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Safari in the playground of the Great Migration
With a philosophy bent on embracing the Serengeti and its heritage, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge’s rondavel rooms and main lodge showcase local art, history, and culture. Overlooking the Serengeti and adjacent to the Western Corridor and Grum...
Popular facilities
- Internet Access
- Parking
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
2 Nights in Ngorongoro Crater
Africa’s Most Concentrated Wildlife Arena
Few places in Africa deliver a first impression quite like Ngorongoro Crater. One moment you’re on the rim, wrapped in cold highland air. The next, the land falls away into a vast volcanic bowl, holding grassland, forest, wetlands, soda lak...
Stay at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
On the rim of 'the land that time forgot'
Resting on the rim of the world’s largest intact caldera, Ngorongoro Serena Lodge is the perfect vantage point from which to watch the circle of life unfold in the arena below. The Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to ov...
Popular facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Wedding Venue
- Outdoor Games
- Gift Shop
- Game Drives
- Entertainment Schedule
4 Nights in Zanzibar Archipelago
A Dazzling Chain of Island Paradises
The Zanzibar Archipelago is made up of a chain of islands in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanzania. Centuries ago, the island was an important area for the spice trade, first with the Arab world since the eleventh century, before falli...
Stay at The Z Hotel
Step Into Tropical Paradise With The Z Hotel
Savour the luxury of tropical garden and Indian Ocean vistas at The Z Hotel in Zanzibar, where you can simply walk out onto the crystal waters of Nungwi beach. With marble floors, vibrant hues of Zanzibari decor attractively merged with modern...
Popular facilities
- Spa
- Dive Centre
- Boutique Shop
You've reached the end of your adventure
Your journey mapped out:
Ready to pack your bags for Africa? With just a few details from you, we'll put together your dream holiday!
1 Night: Arusha
Tanzania
2 Nights: Lake Manyara
Tanzania
2 Nights: Serengeti National Park
Tanzania
2 Nights: Ngorongoro Crater
Tanzania
4 Nights: Zanzibar Archipelago
Tanzania
11 Nights in total
$6,591 per person
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