14-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari – Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Zanzibar

This 14-day adventure takes you to Tanzania’s finest destinations, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Zanzibar. Starting in Arusha, you explore richer biodiversity in the Serengeti – the home of the Great Migration, Big Five, and the largest lion population. Then, you leave Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which also has one of the wonderful features – the Ngorongoro Crater. After seeing wildlife, it’s time for Zanzibar – a wonderful archipelago off the Tanzanian Indian Ocean coast. Here, you’ll relax, sail, and do much more before your trip ends.

This itinerary is more rewarding during the dry season, from June to October. Wildlife viewing reaches its pinnacle during this season. The Serengeti migration, for example, is on the southern banks of the Mara River. So, you can witness the river crossing. With the short grass and animals going around a few water sources, it’s easier to view wildlife. Additionally, you can experience the exquisite beaches with no weather interruptions.

Summary Itinerary

Details of your journey

Day 1: Arrival Day

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you’ll meet your driver guide, who will transport you to the Gran Meliá Arusha. Enjoy the views on the roadsides as we go. And we arrive, spend the remainder of the day relaxing in a spacious spa or an infinity pool, preparing for your adventure to commence.

Overnight: Gran Meliá Arusha

Day 2: Arusha – Serengeti National Park

The day starts with a leisurely breakfast, then you leave the hotel for the Arusha Airport to catch your flight to the Seronera Airport. Upon arrival, you’ll meet a team from One Nature Nyaruswiga ready to take you to the accommodation for a curated lunch. Afterward, you can go for an afternoon game drive to search for wildlife. Enjoy the comfort of the luxurious accommodation in the evening as you prepare for a bush dinner.

Overnight: One Nature Nyaruswiga Serengeti

Day 3-4: Central Serengeti

We’ll spend two days exploring the central Serengeti. The central Serengeti is well-known for its constant wildlife views, including the big cats. For instance, lions are very common in the expansive plains. Leopards, on the other hand, are pretty much on the banks of the Seronera River. Cheetahs prefer kopjes. In one morning, you may see them resting on a rocky outcrop or stretching in a cat-like pose.

Other animals to spot include giraffes, elephants, impalas, and others. A balloon safari can be a great experience to view the wildlife-rich Seronera Valley from atop, though extra charges apply.

Optional Activity

• Balloon safari

Overnight: One Nature Nyaruswiga Serengeti

Day 5-6: Northern Serengeti

The northern Serengeti is home to resident animals like buffalo, elephants, elands, lions, and impalas. This region also hosts the wildebeest migration from June to September. The greatest show on earth is in its full swing as the herds congregate on the banks of the Mara River and eventually cross it in a dramatic scene.

Spend two days enjoying game drives, bush walks, and a balloon safari, or unwinding at the lodge in a spa or an infinity pool. On the second day, we return to the central Serengeti for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Overnight: One Nature Nyaruswiga Serengeti

Day 7: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Begin the day with an early breakfast, then go for a morning drive in the Serengeti en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We arrive at the Entamanu Ngorongoro, eat lunch, and enjoy a comfortable game drive.

Overnight: Entamanu Ngorongoro

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater

Today, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater and explore it for a day. Search for the Big Five animals and other animals like wildebeests, gazelles, impalas, and others. Watch pink flamingos on the shore of Lake Magadi.

Overnight: Entamanu Ngorongoro

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Zanzibar

Wake up early and go for a morning game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater to find big cats, rhinos, and many other animals. After breakfast in the late morning, you’ll be taken back to Arusha to catch your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by our team and transferred to the Manta Resort. Enjoy indulgent spa treatments or feel the coolest breeze on a private beach.

Overnight: The Manta Resort

Days 10-13: Relaxation in Zanzibar

Spend three days relaxing on Zanzibar’s exquisite beaches, bathe, enjoy cool air, and relax in an exquisite beach resort. In your free time, engage in life-changing activities, including:

• Spice tour
• Snorkeling and diving at Mnemba Atoll
• A trip to Changuu Island.
• Stone Town tour

Zanzibar hosts Stone Town, which is known for its historical architecture dating back centuries. You can find Arabian, Persian, Indian, and Portuguese styles blended in some buildings of this town. If you want to be like a local, stop by the Forodhani Gardens, where you can taste spiced food and shellfish.

Overnight: The Manta Resort

Day 14: Departure

Today, you will be transferred to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to board your flight home.

INCLUDES

• Full transport (a 4X4 jeep, which can accommodate up to 7 people).
• A professional English-speaking guide.
• Meals and accommodation as per the program.
• Complimentary bottled mineral water and soft drinks throughout the safari.
• Park entrance and conservation fees for all listed destinations, including concession fees for overnight stays within the national parks.
• All the activities mentioned on the itinerary.
• All transfers, to and from the airport.

EXCLUDES

• Drinks not specified above.
• Travel insurance
• Health insurance
• Guide’s tip
• Optional activities, e.g., balloon safari.
• Flights (Both domestic and international flights)
• Visa fees
• Personal expenses, including souvenirs and shopping.
• Additional services at hotels or lodges (e.g., laundry, spa treatments).

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