Overview
14 DAYS/ 13 NIGHTS – ARUSHA, SERENGETI,NDUTU AREA, NGORONGORO,TARANGIRE AND ZANZIBAR
Embark on an epic 14-day journey through Tanzania's Northern Circuit and the enchanting island of Zanzibar. Experience the best of both worlds as you explore the iconic wildlife reserves of the mainland before unwinding on the idyllic beaches of Zanzibar.
Begin your adventure with thrilling game drives in Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds, and discover the diverse habitats of Lake Manyara National Park. Journey to the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and witness the densest concentration of wildlife in Africa.
Continue your safari adventure in the legendary Serengeti National Park, home to the Great Wildebeest Migration and an abundance of predators and prey. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the savannah as you search for the Big Five and other iconic African wildlife.
After an exhilarating safari experience, fly to the picturesque island of Zanzibar for a well-deserved beach getaway. Relax on pristine white sands, swim in turquoise waters, and explore the cultural treasures of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
With expert guides, luxurious accommodations, and seamless logistics, our 14-day Tanzania Northern Circuit & Zanzibar adventure promises the ultimate East African experience, combining thrilling wildlife encounters with tropical island relaxation. Get ready for the journey of a lifetime in Tanzania.
What’s Included
- 2 nights on bed and breakfast basis at Arusha Serena Hotel
- 2 nights on full board basis at KubuKubu Tented Lodge
- 3 nights on full board basis at Lake Masek Tented Lodge
- 2 nights on full board basis at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
- 1 night on full board basis at Maromboi Tented Lodge
- 3nights on half board basis at Zanzibar Serena Hotel
- Day rooms at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel and farewell dinner
- Exclusive Safari transport in custom made Safari 4x4WD Land Cruiser
- Services of English-speaking driver guides
- Park & Conservancy entrance fees
- Domestic flights Arusha/Serengeti and Arusha to Zanzibar
- Ferry fare Zanzibar/Dar es Salaam
- Airport transfers
- International and Visa entry charges to Tanzania
- All items of personal use i.e. drinks, laundry, telephone calls, gratuities, personal travel insurances- etc.
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse allArrival at Kilimanjaro
You shall be met on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport by your Safari driver guide who will take you through a pre Safari briefing and later transfer to Arusha Serena Hotel where you have been booked for the next two nights on bed and breakfast basis.
Arusha Serena Hotel: Nestled at the foot of the wooded slopes of Mount Meru, this unique hotel stands amid coffee plantations on the shores of tranquil Lake Duluti. Designed to echo the traditional style of the colonial coffee farm, which originally stood on this site, Arusha Serena Hotel offers a range of tastefully presented cottage-styled rooms set amid extensive landscaped grounds.
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Moshi
After breakfast, depart the Hotel at 9:00 am and drive for 3 hours from Arusha to Serval Wildlife Sanctuary located in the Siha District of Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. The park is home to a variety of animals including lions, monkeys, giraffes, elands, zebras, and ostriches.
This tour offers unforgettable interactions with these free-roaming animals. Also, you will have an opportunity to explore an ecosystem with over 300 hand-planted endemic flora that directly benefits the exquisite animals that reside within Serval Wildlife. At the same time, you will enjoy the mesmerizing views of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro.
You would be served with Hot lunch at the Sanctuary. 1600hrs depart Moshi and drive back to Arusha to arrive in time to freshen up for dinner
Dinner and overnight – Arusha Serena Hotel
Fly to Serengeti
After breakfast, you shall be transferred to Arusha Airport for your schedule 1000hrs flight to Serengeti where you shall be met by your Safari driver guide and drive to the Lodge to arrive in time for lunch.
1400hrs depart the Lodge for afternoon game viewing drive in Central Serengeti National Park
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All meals and overnight – KubuKubu Tented Lodge
Serengeti National Park
Full day game viewing drives in Central Serengeti National Park. Apart from the Selous, this is the largest of all the Parks in Tanzania, summed up as 'one of the most unique areas in the world'. The Serengeti contains the largest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa, on a scale that has no parallel anywhere in the world.
Even during the height of the migration towards the Masai Mara, there is a huge concentration of plains game in the Reserve, mainly concentrated around the watering places, and with good chances also of seeing the predators at work.
All meals and overnight – KubuKubu Tented Lodge
Serengeti to Ndutu
After a leisure breakfast at the Lodge, depart Central Serengeti and drive to Ndutu Region. Game viewing enroute to arrive in time for lunch at Lake Masek Tented Lodge.
1500hrs depart the Lodge for evening game viewing drive around Ndutu Region
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All meals and overnight – Lake Masek Tented Lodge
Days 6/7 – Lake Ndutu Region
Two full days at Ndutu Region. Experience morning/afternoon game viewing drives.
At the end of December, the great migration usually arrives with its 2 million animals in Ndutu. Wildebeests, zebras and gazelles come here to give birth to their calves and stay here until April. Thousands of animals are born every day from December to March. The grass in this area is rich in nutrients for young animals. And because it is short, the adults can spot approaching predators from far. It is therefore a safe place to raise young zebras and wildebeests.
All meals and overnight – Lake Masek Tented Lodge
Lake Ndutu Region
Two full days at Ndutu Region. Experience morning/afternoon game viewing drives.
At the end of December, the great migration usually arrives with its 2 million animals in Ndutu. Wildebeests, zebras and gazelles come here to give birth to their calves and stay here until April. Thousands of animals are born every day from December to March. The grass in this area is rich in nutrients for young animals. And because it is short, the adults can spot approaching predators from far. It is therefore a safe place to raise young zebras and wildebeests. Ndutu is a very beautiful region and rich in wild animals. In addition, it is the only nature reserve in Tanzania where you are allowed to drive off-road. This allows you to get very close to the animals. Many predators are attracted by the calving happening here and roam this vast plain: lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and hundreds of wild dogs
All meals and overnight – Lake Masek Tented Lodge
Ndutu to Ngorongoro
Breakfast at leisure. Later depart Ndutu Region and drive to Ngorongoro, game viewing enroute via Olduvai.
The Olduvai Gorge Museum is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Northern Tanzania on the edge of the Olduvai Gorge. The museum was founded by Mary Leakey and is now under the jurisdiction of the Tanzanian Government's Department of Cultural Antiquities and is managed by the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority. It is a museum dedicated to the appreciation and understanding of the Olduvai Gorge and Laetoli fossil sites.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge:
The Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is built onto the rim of this amazing natural phenomenon, a stunning plant and local creeper covered stone lodge where guests co-exist in perfect harmony with the surrounding natural environment and wildlife.
Arrive in the Lodge in time to freshen up for lunch. Afternoon leisure in the Lodge after lunch
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All meals and overnight – Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, descend to the floor of the crater for game viewing drives. Often described as the ‘Eighth’ wonder of the World, the Ngorongoro crater is so spectacular, a natural sanctuary for over 25,000 animals, including the black rhino. It is also a conservation area inhabited by the Masai tribe.
Picnic lunch will be served at one of the designated picnic sites on the crater floor
As the sun sets on the western side of the crater rim, ascend and drive to the Lodge to arrive in time to refresh for dinner
All meals and overnight – Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Ngorongoro to Tarangire
After a leisure breakfast, depart Ngorongoro and drive to Tarangire National Park. Game viewing enroute to arrive in time for lunch at Maromboi Tented Lodge.
Tarangire National Park:
Located slightly off the main safari route, Tarangire National Park is a lovely, quiet park in Northern Tanzania. It is most famous for its elephant migration, birding and authentic safari atmosphere. The majority of travellers to the region either miss out Tarangire altogether or venture into the park for a matter of hours - leaving swathes of Tarangire virtually untouched.
1400hrs depart the Lodge for evening game viewing drive at Tarangire National Park
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All meals and overnight – Maromboi Tented Lodge
Fly to Zanzibar
Depart Tarangire after breakfast and drive to Arusha for your schedule 1230hrs flight to Zanzibar. Met on arrival to Abeid Karume International Airport by our representative and transfer to Zanzibar Serena Hotel where you have been booked for the next three nights on bed and breakfast basis.
1500hrs depart the Hotel for evening guided walk Stone Town tour.
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Dinner and overnight– Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Zanzibar
Depart the Hotel after breakfast for Prison Island and Spice tour
See the giant land tortoises of Prison Island, or Changuu Island, on a half-day trip from Zanzibar, with time to swim, snorkel, and sunbathe. Just a 30-minute boat ride from Stone Town, Prison Island has a beautiful beach, clean water, and fascinating history as a yellow fever quarantine station. Both morning and afternoon departures to Prison Island are available, and the trip includes hotel transfers and all entrance fees.
All meals and overnight– Melia Zanzibar Hotel
Zanzibar
The coral reefs of Zanzibar are some of the most abundant in the world with over 500 species of marine species. Zanzibar is a dive location where there is something for everyone: snorkelers, the macro lovers and the deep divers.
With over 30 dive sites that include, reef, wall and wreck diving, Zanzibar is more than just a beach island to relax. The strong currents of Levan Bank are a haven for big game fish such as kingfish, trevally and tuna.
Don’t forget the Zanzibar is also one of the world’s premier locations for sighting the ocean's biggest fish, the whale shark. Mnemba Atoll is a 7km reef that is a conservation success story, where turtles, dolphins and the whale sharks can be seen. All meals and overnight– Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Departure
After breakfast you shall be transferred to the Ferry station for your schedule Boat to Dar es Salaam, met on arrival and transfer to Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel for day rooms and dinner.
Later in the evening transfer to Julius Nyerere International Airport for your schedule homebound flight