12-Day Tanzania Luxury Bush to Beach Safari

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, known for:

• The largest elephant population in Tanzania

• Towering baobab trees

• Incredible game viewing along the Tarangire River

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic wildlife lookout. Return to your lodge for sundowners overlooking the acacia woodlands and recount the day’s sightings.

Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today’s journey takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet biodiverse gem. Highlights include:

• Elusive tree-climbing lions

• Thousands of pink flamingos

• Lush groundwater forests filled with baboons and elephants

In the late afternoon, drive to your lodge nestled in the highlands near Ngorongoro.

Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Early breakfast, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called Africa’s Garden of Eden, for a thrilling game drive.

• Spot black rhinos, hippos, lions, and flamingos

• Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the caldera

• After lunch, drive to the world-famous Serengeti National Park

Overnight: Hippo Trails Tented Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wake to the sounds of the wild and embark on a full-day game drive through the endless plains of Serengeti.

• Witness the Great Migration (seasonal)

• Spot cheetahs, lions, leopards, and elephants

• Optional: Hot air balloon safari at sunrise (extra cost)

End the day with a classic safari sundowner under the stars.

Overnight: Hippo Trails Tented Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a flexible safari day tailored to your preferences:

• Morning and afternoon game drives, or

• Full-day excursion with picnic lunch

Explore riverine forests, kopjes, and wide-open savannas filled with wildlife and wonder.

Overnight: Hippo Trails Tented Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive en route to the Seronera airstrip. Board your flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to Stone Town, where history and Swahili culture await.

Overnight: Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Explore Stone Town’s narrow alleyways, historic sites, and vibrant markets on a guided walking tour. Then head to a traditional Zanzibar spice plantation for an aromatic experience.

In the afternoon, drive north to Nungwi Beach.

Overnight: Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

A day to relax or opt for an adventure:

• Enjoy white sandy beaches and turquoise waters

• Optional: Snorkeling tour to Mnemba Atoll Marine Reserve

Overnight: Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Relax at your beach resort or take an optional tour to Jozani Forest, home to the rare red colobus monkey.

• Walk through mangroves and forest trails

• Learn about Zanzibar’s unique ecosystems

Overnight: Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Option to visit Prison Island, once a quarantine station, now home to:

• Giant Aldabra tortoises

• Peacocks, butterflies & duikers

• A stroll through coral stone ruins and lush interior forest

Enjoy your final full day on the island with sunset beach views.

Overnight: Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast by the sea before your transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your international flight home or onward journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast