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13 Day Tanzania Trip and Zanzibar – Luxury

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$14545 pp (USD)

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Join us for a 13-day adventure where you’ll explore Tanzania’s amazing wildlife parks and relax on Zanzibar’s beautiful beaches. See the incredible wildebeest migration in the Serengeti or the many animals in the Ngorongoro Crater. Then, enjoy the clear blue waters of Zanzibar, perfect for snorkeling and diving.

This trip is all about what you want. You get your own car and guide to explore at your pace. We have comfortable places to stay, with fancier options if you like. This journey is a trip of a lifetime, giving you unforgettable experiences.

Cities & Landmarks

Arusha Town, Tarangire, three days Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu, Stone Town & five days Zanzibar

Time of Year

All Year Round

Route overview per day
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and resorts.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Minimum age of 1 year
The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
Activities & Transportation
Activities
Activities: Game Drives & Beach Time
Game Drive Vehicles
Game drives: Pop-up Roof 4x4 Vehicle
How to get around
Getting Around: Pop-up Roof 4x4 Vehicle, Minivan & Air Transfer
Airport Transfers
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals

The hotel we select comply with our high standards and requirement per category.

Day

Accommodation

Meals

1
Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge
Luxury lodge located in or near Arusha
Dinner
Dinner
2
Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Luxury+ lodge located inside Tarangire NP
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
3
Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Luxury+ lodge located inside Serengeti NP
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
4
Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Luxury+ lodge located inside Serengeti NP
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
5
Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Luxury+ lodge located inside Serengeti NP
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
6
Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection
Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
7
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Luxury hotel located in or near Stone Town (Zanzibar)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
8
Tui Blue Bahari Zanzibar
Luxury resort located in or near Zanzibar (Beach)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
9
Tui Blue Bahari Zanzibar
Luxury resort located in or near Zanzibar (Beach)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
10
Tui Blue Bahari Zanzibar
Luxury resort located in or near Zanzibar (Beach)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
11
Tui Blue Bahari Zanzibar
Luxury resort located in or near Zanzibar (Beach)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
12
Tui Blue Bahari Zanzibar
Luxury resort located in or near Zanzibar (Beach)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
13
No Accomodation
End Tour
Breakfast & Lunch
Breakfast & Lunch
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Arrival

(See Getting There for more details)
You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arusha City
Day 1: Arrival Arusha City

As soon as you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your adventure in Tanzania begins with a friendly greeting from your Bush 2 City guide, who welcomes you with a cheerful "Karibu Tanzania - welcome to Tanzania!" You'll be taken to your hotel, offering the perfect chance to relax and get into the African rhythm.

The next day, set out on a unique private safari in your jeep. This tailor-made journey lets you discover Tanzania's breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife at your leisure. Enjoy watching the animals in their natural surroundings, making lasting memories in Africa's wild heart.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge
Luxury lodge located in or near Arusha
Meals & Drinks:
Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Day 2: Tarangire National Park

If we didn't talk about your safari plans when you arrived yesterday, we'll go over them after breakfast today. Then, we're off to Tarangire National Park, about a two-hour drive from Arusha. On the way, you'll see lots of Tanzania's beautiful scenery.

Tarangire is famous for its large number of elephants — it's like an elephant playground! You'll also see buffalo, lions, wildebeest, and other animals. Keep your eyes peeled for rare animals like kudu and oryx, and even smaller ones like colorful lizards and hyraxes. Bird lovers will enjoy spotting different birds, including the colorful lilac-breasted roller and the big ostrich. The park is also full of big baobab trees and wide-open grasslands. After we spend the day watching animals, we'll head back to our camp for dinner and sleep overnight.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit
July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season
June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather
June to October (Little rainfall)
Accommodation:
Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Luxury+ lodge located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Serengeti National
Day 3: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we'll head to the Serengeti, about 145 kilometers away, a drive of roughly 3 and a half hours. Once we get there, we'll have lunch and then go on an afternoon safari. The Serengeti is famous for its huge, open plains that amaze everyone, especially if it's your first visit. Over the next few days, we'll see lots of different animals in this amazing place. Every safari drive here is a new adventure, filled with surprises from the wild. You'll see many animals and beautiful scenes that change with the light of day. Remember to take photos, but also to just look around and enjoy the beauty of nature all around you. After a day full of adventure, we'll go back to our camp for dinner and to sleep overnight.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit
January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season
July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather
June to October (Little to no rainfall)
Accommodation:
Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Luxury+ lodge located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
a group of cheetahs fighting with a wildebeest
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Day 4: Serengeti National Park

Today, we're spending the whole day exploring the Serengeti, where lots of wildlife roam freely. Our adventure might bring us face-to-face with big cats—cheetahs, leopards, and lions—especially since each season changes who we might see. We'll take in the Serengeti's varied scenes, from the water-rich Seronera River to the distinctive kopjes, large rock formations. Lunch will be outdoors, offering a unique experience that varies with the seasons. Depending on the time of year, we may also witness migrating herds alongside the resident animals, making for spectacular sights. After our day of discovery, we return to our lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit
January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)