12 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro
& Zanzibar Safari

Your driver meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfers you to your hotel in Arusha. This is your arrival and rest day, giving you time to settle in before the safari starts.

In the evening, your guide will go through the safari plan with you and make sure everything is ready for the road journey into the Serengeti the next morning. If you arrive early, optional Arusha activities can be arranged.

After breakfast, leave Arusha and begin the road journey towards the Serengeti. The drive takes most of the day, with changing scenery as you pass through the northern Tanzania countryside and towards the park.

Arrive in the Serengeti later in the day and head out for an afternoon game drive if time allows. This is your first chance to see the park opening up around you before returning to your camp for dinner.

Start early with a game drive while the temperatures are cooler and predators are often active. Your guide will follow recent sightings and take you through different parts of the Serengeti in search of lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and buffalo.

Return to camp for lunch and a short rest, then head out again in the afternoon. With five nights in the Serengeti, there is time to explore without rushing from one area to another.

Spend another full day exploring the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may see large herds of wildebeest and zebra moving across the plains, along with giraffe, elephant and different antelope species.

A packed bush lunch can be arranged so you can stay out for most of the day. Your guide will adjust the route around wildlife activity and return to camp later in the afternoon.

Enjoy another full day of game viewing with morning and afternoon drives. The Serengeti is especially rewarding when you have time to revisit areas and follow animal movements rather than trying to cover everything in one day.

Look out for the big cats, elephants, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and the many smaller animals and birds that make up the Serengeti ecosystem. End the day with a relaxed evening at camp.

After an early breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti (optional) before leaving the park. You then drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with the landscape changing from open plains to the cooler highlands.

Arrive at your lodge or camp near the crater in the afternoon. The evening is free to rest and enjoy the views before your full crater safari the following morning.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning for a full day game drive. The crater floor is one of the most concentrated wildlife areas in Tanzania, and you have a strong chance of seeing lion, elephant, buffalo, zebra and wildebeest.

With luck, you may also spot black rhino. The day includes a picnic lunch in the crater before continuing the game drive and then climbing back to the crater rim in the afternoon.

After breakfast, leave the Ngorongoro area and drive back towards Arusha. The journey gives you another look at the changing landscapes of northern Tanzania and takes you back to town in time for a relaxed afternoon.

Use the afternoon to rest, visit a local market or simply enjoy your hotel before the next part of the trip. Your Zanzibar transfer arrangements will be confirmed for the following day.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your journey to Zanzibar. On arrival, your driver meets you and takes you to your boutique beach resort.

The rest of the day is free to settle in, walk along the beach, swim in the Indian Ocean or relax by the pool. After several days on safari, this is your chance to slow down.

Today you discover a different side of Zanzibar with a guided visit to Stone Town. Walk through the historic streets, see the old buildings and markets, and learn more about the island and its trading history.

Continue with the included spice tour, where you can see and learn about cloves, cinnamon, vanilla and other spices grown on the island. Return to your resort later in the day for a relaxed evening by the ocean.

Head out for your included Mnemba Atoll snorkelling experience, one of the highlights of the Zanzibar stay. Depending on sea and weather conditions, you can spend time in the water looking at coral, tropical fish and other marine life.

Return to the beach or resort for the rest of the day. Other activities such as a dhow cruise, diving, kayaking, cycling or a sunset experience can also be arranged if you want to make the most of your final full day.

Enjoy your final breakfast at the resort before check-out. Your driver transfers you to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar for your onward flight.

If your flight is later in the day, you can spend a little more time at the resort before leaving. Extra nights in Zanzibar can also be arranged if you would like to extend the beach stay.