12 Days Tanzania Safari
Looking for a safari itinerary that introduces you to Tanzania’s hidden gems, our 12 days Tanzania safari is among the popular and most preferred safari itinerary amongst travelers. This gives you the opportunity to visit some of the country’s leading national parks for a memorable wildlife experience and the coastal island of Zanzibar – which is considered to be among the best places to visit around the world.
On this 12 days Tanzania safari, you will visit some of the national parks like Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro crater and much more which does not only give you an up close experience with wildlife species like the big 5 animals (buffaloes, leopards, lions, elephants and rhinos), zebras, antelopes, hyenas, wildebeest, several species of birds but also will reward you with magnificent scenic views of the surrounding.
Your safari is incomplete if you don’t get the opportunity to visit Zanzibar- a popular coastal town. While here, you will get to experience the mixture of African and Arabic culture, spot the beautiful palm-fringed white-sand beaches, the blue oceanic waters and so much more.
This safari will start in Arusha and End in Zanzibar.
Brief 12 days Tanzania safari
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Full day Tarangire National Park
Day 4: Transfer from Tarangire National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation area
Day 5: Drive to Serengeti National Park
Day 6: Full day Serengeti National Park
Day 7: Transfer from Serengeti to Zanzibar
Day 8 – 11: Explore Zanzibar
Day 12: Depart Zanzibar
Day 1: Arrival
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, you will be met by our guide who will brief you about this 12 days Tanzania safari and then you will have about 1 hour drive to your hotel in Arusha town.
Overnight African Tulip.
Day 2: Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After your early morning breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park which is lies about 130km west of Arusha, on your way, you will spot the different vegetation changes. Tarangire National Park is popularly known to be home to the highest population of elephants than any other park in Tanzania. While in the park, you will also have the opportunity to see other species like the lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and antelopes among others.
Upon arrival we finish the park formalities and continue with a game drive to spot so much that the park has within her boundaries.
Overnight Luxury lodge: Tarangire Sopa Lodge/Tarangire safari lodge.
Day 3: Full day Tarangire National Park exploration
Early morning breakfast and you will have an optional full day game drive or early morning game drive and drive back for lunch at the lodge and short rest before we head out for late afternoon leisure and relaxation at your lodge.
Luxury lodge: Tarangire Sopa Lodge/Tarangire safari lodge.
Day 4: Transfer from Tarangire national park to Ngorongoro Conservation area.
After your early morning breakfast, you will check out of your lodge and embark on a trip to Ngorongoro Crater for half day game drive. Ngorongoro crater has graduated bowl known as “Caldera”, which is formed when the molten core of the volcano subsides into the earth and the steep crater sides fall inward.
The crater has a spectacular concentration of wildlife. Within the crater there is shallow soda lake (Magadi) and flamingos who dwell around the lake which remains dry sometimes. The best place to see rhinos throughout the year, the bird life is also rich and the hunting ground for lions, cheetahs and hyenas.
Luxury lodge: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.
Day 5: Drive to Serengeti National park.
After enjoying your breakfast at the lodge, we will drive to Serengeti National Park, upon arrival at Naabi hill gate we will finish park formalities and continue with a game en-‐route toward central Serengeti, on the way we will enjoy our picnic lunch.
Overnight. Exclusive Lodge: Serengeti Four Season Lodge.
Day 6: Serengeti National park.
Our day may start early morning with a hot air balloon safari thereafter drive back to the lodge for resting and hot lunch then drive out for late afternoon game drive. However our game drives are very flexible in timing so we might decide wherever suites better everyone.
The spectacle of predator versus prey dominates Serengeti National Park. Golden-maned lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Seronera River, while a high density of cheetahs prowls the southeastern plains. Almost uniquely, all three African jackal species occur here, alongside the spotted hyena and a host of more elusive small predators, ranging from the insectivorous aardwolf to the beautiful serval cat.
Return to your lodge for dinner and then rest.
Exclusive Lodge: Serengeti Four Season Lodge.
Day 7: Serengeti to Zanzibar.
Early morning breakfast at the lodge then check out and you will be transferred to Seronera air strip and fly to Zanzibar. Upon arrival you will be welcomed by our guide/driver and transferred to the resort.
Exclusive Resort: Diamonds Star of the East-‐ All inclusive (private one bed room villa).
Day 8 – 11: Zanzibar.
For a period of 3 days, you will explore this iconic island. Explore the bustling town and discover the rich culture, the beautiful white- sand beaches and much more. Whether you love relaxing along the beach, a foodie and would love to taste both local and sea foods, or even interested in discovering the rich history of this town.
Rest and relax at the resort. Exclusive Resort: Diamonds Star of the East-‐ All inclusive (private one bed room villa).
Day 12: Zanzibar – Depart
We check out at the resort and transferred to Zanzibar air port to fly to Dar es Salaam to connect with your international flight.
This 12 days Tanzania safari Includes:
- Airport transfers as specified in the itinerary.
• Transportation in a 4X4 safari land cruiser.
• Park fees as specified in the itinerary.
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• Game drives.
• Complimentary bottled Mineral water during safari. 1 ltr bottle per pax per day.
• Service of English speaking tour guide.
This 12 days Tanzania safari Excludes:
- Any other items of a personal nature, i.e. Telephone, Laundry, beverages etc.
• Tips.
• International flights
• Visa
• Optional activities
Optional activities
- Balloon safari at Serengeti.
• Visit of maasai cultural centre.