13-DAY TANZANIA SAFARI & ZANZIBAR
Package Overview
This comprehensive 13-day journey combines an in-depth Northern Circuit safari with a relaxing Zanzibar extension — the ultimate Tanzania experience. From elephant encounters and walking safaris in Tarangire, to the wildlife-dense Ngorongoro Crater and the endless plains of the Serengeti, this itinerary allows time to properly explore each destination before flying to Zanzibar for history, culture, and beach relaxation. It’s designed for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s very best, both on land and by the sea, without rushing.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival – Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), where you’ll be met and welcomed by your Mbogo Expeditions representative. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for check-in and a relaxed evening. Accommodation: Arusha
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, famous for its enormous elephant herds and baobab-studded landscape. Afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River. Overnight in or near Tarangire. Accommodation: Tarangire
Day 3: Tarangire – Walking Safari & Game Drive
Start the day with a guided walking safari in a designated area outside the core park, accompanied by an armed ranger, for a closer, slower experience of the bush and its smaller details — tracks, plants, and birdlife. In the afternoon, continue with a traditional game drive deeper into the park. Overnight in Tarangire. Accommodation: Tarangire
Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park
Depart Tarangire and drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Spend the day on a game drive through the park’s groundwater forest and along the shores of the alkaline lake, known for tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and flocks of flamingos. Overnight near Lake Manyara or in Karatu. Accommodation: Karatu
Day 5: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in time for a game drive along the crater rim or a visit to a viewpoint overlooking the caldera. Overnight on the Ngorongoro Crater rim or in Karatu. Accommodation: Karatu
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Full day descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for an in-depth game drive across its floor — one of Africa’s densest concentrations of wildlife, including the “Big Five” and resident black rhinos. Overnight on the Ngorongoro Crater rim or in Karatu. Accommodation: Ngorongoro
Day 7: Seronera (Central Serengeti)
- Depart Ngorongoro and travel to the Serengeti, arriving in the Seronera Valley — the ecological heart of the park and one of the best year-round areas for predator sightings. Afternoon game drive in search of lion, leopard, and cheetah. Overnight in central Serengeti. Accommodation: Serengeti
Day 8: Serengeti National Park
Full day exploring further areas of the Serengeti’s vast plains, following wildlife movement and, depending on the season, the Great Migration herds. Morning and afternoon game drives with your guide tracking the best current wildlife activity. Overnight in the Serengeti. Accommodation: Serengeti
Day 9: Serengeti to Zanzibar (Seronera Airstrip Flight)
After a final morning game drive, transfer to the Seronera airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Arrive on the island and transfer to your hotel in Stone Town, with the rest of the day free to relax after your safari. Accommodation: Stoe Town Zanzibar
Day 10: Stone Town Tour & Salaam Cave
Explore the historic streets of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting landmarks such as the old Slave Market, House of Wonders, and the bustling local bazaars. In the afternoon, drive to Kizimkazi village on the south coast to visit Salaam Cave, a striking natural limestone cave and marine sanctuary where you can swim alongside sea turtles in crystal-clear water. Return to Stone Town in the evening. Accommodation: Stone Town
Day 11: Zanzibar Beach Holiday
Transfer to your beach resort (e.g., Pwani Mchangani, Nungwi, or Kendwa) and spend the day relaxing on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches. Free time to swim, unwind, or arrange optional water activities. Accommodation: Stone Town
Day 12: Zanzibar Beach Holiday
A second full free day at leisure on the beach — perfect for exploring the local area, spa treatments, snorkeling, or simply enjoying the ocean views. Accommodation: Stone Town
Day 13: Departure
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) for your departure flight.
- Park entrance fees
- Domestic flight from Seronera airstrip to Zanzibar
- All Zanzibar ntrance fees
- Professional driver-guide
- 4×4 safari vehicle
- Private vehicle in Zanzibar
- Accommodation
- Full board meals
- Bottled drinking water
- Airport/airstrip transfers throughout
- Government taxes and levies
- International flights (to/from Tanzania)
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge/hotel staff
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Lunches and dinners in Zanzibar (unless specified in hotel meal plan)
- Optional activities (hot air balloon safari, additional cultural excursions, snorkeling/diving/dhow cruise in Zanzibar)
- Excess baggage fees on the Seronera–Zanzibar domestic flight (light aircraft baggage allowances are limited — typically soft bags only)