This fantastic holiday focuses on Tanzania's 'northern safari circuit' and offers an opportunity to visit Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater and the iconic Serengeti. You'll then fly to the exotic island of Zanzibar for a few days of post-safari relaxation.
You rest in Arusha after the airport meet, then game-drive Tarangire's riverbanks and baobabs, Lake Manyara beneath the Rift Valley escarpment, and the Ngorongoro Crater floor before two nights on the Serengeti plains at Kiota camp.
After breakfast on day seven you are driven to the airstrip, say farewell to your guide, and board a light aircraft flight to Zanzibar for four nights at Breezes beach club spa, with optional Stone Town, forest, spice, and water activities before the transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
Arusha introduces the safari capital after Kilimanjaro Airport, Tarangire National Park is known for ancient baobab trees, elephants along the riverbanks, and prolific birdlife, and Lake Manyara National Park sits beneath the cliffs of the Manyara Escarpment on the edge of the Rift Valley, with flamingos, hippo pods, and tree-climbing lions.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a 600m/1968ft crater wall, then the Serengeti holds the Great Migration spectacle before you fly to Zanzibar for sandy beaches, turquoise water, and coral reefs.
Light aircraft and open safari vehicles reward soft, compact luggage within airline weight limits, layered clothing for cool crater mornings, and sun protection for open roof days.
Discuss malaria prevention and any vaccination paperwork with your clinician before travel, and pack binoculars and a dry bag for cameras when spray or dust appears on drives.
We stitch together the Kilimanjaro Airport meet, lodge hand-offs on the northern circuit, and the light aircraft hop to Zanzibar on one itinerary so drivers, pilots, and hotel teams share the same schedule.
Guides pace game drives around gate times and sightings while keeping realistic breaks for meals, comfort stops, and check-in windows at airstrips and beach lodges.
Verdoro safaris driver/guide will meet you at Kilimanjaro Airport and drive you to your lodge in Arusha where you'll spend one night. This afternoon you can explore the bustling city center. Arusha is a fascinating city where you'll find modern office buildings, 5-star hotels and upmarket coffee shops, alongside busy markets selling fruit, vegetables, fish and meat.
Within the city center, you'll see women wearing brightly colored dresses either walking along the streets carrying huge baskets on their heads or sitting on the side of the roads selling huge avocados or cooking corn on the cob on a fire. You will also see Maasai men walking around in their traditional shukas. Accommodation ;Rivertrees country inn .
Your guide will meet you after breakfast and drive you to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is a seasonal park and the long dry season (June -October) is the best time to visit as during these months the park offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. You can expect to see all the big African game, including large herds of elephants congregating along the riverbanks and waterholes. The concentration of the game is exceptional and you'll see large populations of zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, buffalo, eland, impala and warthog as they go in search of water. Lions and spotted hyenas follow the wildlife accordingly, making for brilliant game viewing around the rivers and waterholes. Lions and leopards can be found throughout Tarangire, however, cheetahs are mostly found in the open areas of the south.
The park is also known for its ancient baobab trees and its prolific birdlife. Accommodation ; Kichuguu camp
After breakfast, you will be driven to Lake Manyara National Park located beneath the cliffs of the Manyara Escarpment, on the edge of the Rift Valley. The alkaline soda of Lake Manyara, which covers 230 square km, attracts pink flamingos and other birdlife. You'll also see resident hippo pods at the lake.
The park is known for its tree-climbing lions, and you may be lucky enough to spot leopards and hyenas. You can also expect to see are large herds of elephants, wildebeests, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, warthogs and impalas. There's also a huge primate population including the common monkey, vervet monkey and baboons. You'll leave Lake Manyara just before sunset and head to your lodge in Karatu for dinner. Accommodation ; The plantation lodge.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a unique natural phenomenon and it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking wildlife safari sites in the world with a backdrop of the 600m/1968ft high crater wall, and it offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. A visit to the Ngorongoro Crater is an experience of a lifetime! You can expect to see an abundance of wildlife, including buffalo, warthog, wildebeest, zebra, hippo and elephant. There's also a huge population of predators, lion, hyena, jackal, cheetah and leopard. The resident population of black rhino is a real treat, as they're very difficult to spot elsewhere in Tanzania.
Before sunset, you will check in to a beautiful camp on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater offering phenomenal views. Accommodation; Sanctuary ngorongoro crater camp.
After breakfast, you'll leave Ngorongoro and drive to the Serengeti, Tanzania's most famous national park, where you'll spend the following two nights. The Serengeti offers some of the best wildlife viewings in Africa and it is home to the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth, the Great Migration. Every year, over 2.5 million wildebeests migrate from the Serengeti National Park to the Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya.
If you're visiting at the right time, you'll see herds of wildebeest and zebra stretching to the horizon. Accommodation; Kiota camp
On the second day, you'll have the opportunity for a morning and afternoon game drive on the vast plains of the Serengeti where you'll spot an abundance of African wildlife. This spectacular national park offers amazing wildlife viewing opportunities and it's highly likely that you'll see zebra, impala, Grants gazelle, wildebeest, buffalo, rhino and elephant.
You'll also see lions, cheetahs and leopards. Accommodation; Kiota camp
After breakfast this morning, you are driven to the airstrip where you will say farewell to your guide and board your light aircraft flight to Zanzibar. You will be met on arrival in Zanzibar and driven to your accommodation where you will stay for the next four nights.
We will offer a range of accommodation options on the island and we will ensure that we match you to the most suitable accommodation for your requirements and sense of style, whether that is a rustic beach lodge or a luxurious 5-star resort. Accommodation; Breezes beach club spa
With its beautiful sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and colorful coral reefs, Zanzibar is the perfect destination for post-safari relaxation. Should you wish to be active, there are plenty of excursions that you can join including visits to historic Stone Town, Jozani Forest, Prison Island, the spice plantations and cultural tours to local villages.
There's also a wide choice of adventure activities that you can participate in, including mountain biking, hiking, bird watching, windsurfing, kite surfing, sea kayaking and sailing. Also, the island has fantastic coral reefs which are perfect for diving and snorkeling, and you may even be lucky enough to see dolphins, green turtles and at certain times of the year, whale sharks. Accommodation; Breezes beach club and spa
With its beautiful sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and colorful coral reefs, Zanzibar is the perfect destination for post-safari relaxation. Should you wish to be active, there are plenty of excursions that you can join including visits to historic Stone Town, Jozani Forest, Prison Island, the spice plantations and cultural tours to local villages.
There's also a wide choice of adventure activities that you can participate in, including mountain biking, hiking, bird watching, windsurfing, kite surfing, sea kayaking and sailing. Also, the island has fantastic coral reefs which are perfect for diving and snorkeling, and you may even be lucky enough to see dolphins, green turtles and at certain times of the year, whale sharks. Accommodation; Breezes beach club and spa
With its beautiful sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and colorful coral reefs, Zanzibar is the perfect destination for post-safari relaxation. Should you wish to be active, there are plenty of excursions that you can join including visits to historic Stone Town, Jozani Forest, Prison Island, the spice plantations and cultural tours to local villages.
There's also a wide choice of adventure activities that you can participate in, including mountain biking, hiking, bird watching, windsurfing, kite surfing, sea kayaking and sailing. Also, the island has fantastic coral reefs which are perfect for diving and snorkeling, and you may even be lucky enough to see dolphins, green turtles and at certain times of the year, whale sharks. Accommodation; Breezes beach club and spa
Sadly your 'Northern Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar' adventure has come to an end. After breakfast at your accommodation, you'll be driven back to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) for your international flight home.
Allow comfortable time for airport formalities on busy travel days so check-in at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport stays relaxed.
Your driver guide will meet you at Kilimanjaro Airport and drive you to your lodge in Arusha where you'll spend one night.
On the final morning, after breakfast at your accommodation, you'll be driven back to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) for your international flight home; share flight times early so we buffer airport formalities.
You spend one night at Rivertrees country inn in Arusha after the Kilimanjaro Airport meet, then Kichuguu camp after Tarangire, The plantation lodge in Karatu after Lake Manyara, Sanctuary ngorongoro crater camp on the crater rim, two nights at Kiota camp in the Serengeti, then four nights at Breezes beach club spa on Zanzibar.
Meals follow the included plan at each property, and evening briefings cover gate times, the light aircraft hop to the island, and the final transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
Pack neutral safari layers, a warm mid-layer for Ngorongoro mornings, closed shoes for lodge paths, swimwear and reef-safe sunscreen for Zanzibar, and soft-sided luggage sized for light aircraft holds.
Bring binoculars, a hat with a strap, insect repellent, and a compact rain shell because showers can arrive quickly on the crater rim or savanna.
Price includes all internal Airport transfers, all meals, fully guided hosting, all accommodations on the route, all permits and Park entry fees, and transport between safari sectors, lodges, and airstrips on this eleven-day plan.
Choose the group-size option at checkout that matches your party so lodge rooming and vehicle use follow how we operate this departure.
Price excludes laundry services, international flights, visa costs, souvenirs, and tips, matching the price excludes list on the published tour page.
Plan international tickets and visas separately, bring cash or card for personal shopping and gratuities, and budget laundry only where hotels offer it as a paid extra.
Your driver guide will meet you at Kilimanjaro Airport and drive you to your lodge in Arusha where you'll spend one night at Rivertrees country inn. This afternoon you can explore the bustling city center.
Arusha is a fascinating city where you'll find modern office buildings, 5-star hotels and upmarket coffee shops, alongside busy markets selling fruit, vegetables, fish and meat.
Your guide will meet you after breakfast and drive you to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is a seasonal park and the long dry season (June -October) is the best time to visit as during these months the park offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities.
You can expect to see all the big African game, including large herds of elephants congregating along the riverbanks and waterholes, then overnight at Kichuguu camp.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a unique natural phenomenon and it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking wildlife safari sites in the world with a backdrop of the 600m/1968ft high crater wall.
You can expect to see an abundance of wildlife, including buffalo, warthog, wildebeest, zebra, hippo and elephant, plus predators and a resident population of black rhino, before checking in at Sanctuary ngorongoro crater camp on the rim.
After breakfast, you'll leave Ngorongoro and drive to the Serengeti, Tanzania's most famous national park, where you'll spend the following two nights at Kiota camp.
On the second day, you'll have the opportunity for a morning and afternoon game drive on the vast plains of the Serengeti where you'll spot an abundance of African wildlife, including zebra, impala, Grants gazelle, wildebeest, buffalo, rhino, elephant, lions, cheetahs and leopards.
After breakfast you are driven to the airstrip where you will say farewell to your guide and board your light aircraft flight to Zanzibar. You will be met on arrival and driven to Breezes beach club spa for the next four nights.
With its beautiful sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and colorful coral reefs, Zanzibar is the perfect destination for post-safari relaxation, with optional Stone Town, Jozani Forest, Prison Island, spice, and water activities if you wish to be active.
Light aircraft and open safari vehicles reward soft, compact luggage within airline weight limits, layered clothing for cool crater mornings, and sun protection for open roof days.
Pack binoculars, a warm mid-layer for Ngorongoro, swimwear for Zanzibar, and a dry bag for cameras when spray or dust appears on drives.
All meals are included under the price includes list for this eleven-day itinerary, covering lodge dining on safari days and meals at Breezes beach club spa on the island nights.
Tell us vegetarian, vegan, halal, or allergy requirements when you book so kitchens can be planned across moving nights from Arusha through Zanzibar.
Use travel medical cover with evacuation suited to remote roads, light aircraft hops between parks and the island, and open safari vehicles.
Save policy numbers offline, read activity clauses for wildlife drives and water sports, and share health notes that affect early starts before departure.
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We arrange guided wildlife safaris, primate trekking, and canoe adventures across Uganda and neighbouring East Africa, from short national-park circuits to multi-day lodge-to-lodge journeys. Whether you are planning your first gorilla trek, a birding route through forest and savanna, or a river canoe trail, we shape the trip around how you like to travel and how much time you have.
Our team coordinates airport or hotel pickups, 4x4 road transport, park logistics, and hosting on the ground so you can focus on the experience. We give straight advice on trekking fitness, permit timing, and what to bring, and we stay in touch from your first enquiry through to departure.
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