12-Day Tanzania Safari – Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ruaha, Selous & Zanzibar Featured

Tanzania

Type Safari
Duration 12
Group Size 12 people

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This 12-day Tanzania safari offers a diverse adventure through the country’s top wildlife parks and beach destinations.

Start with Big Five game drives in Tarangire National Park, continue to Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions and flamingos, and explore Serengeti National Park, home to the Great Migration (seasonal) and a high concentration of predators. Then, visit Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife, before heading south to Ruaha and Selous Game Reserves, two of Tanzania’s hidden gems.

End your adventure with three relaxing days in Zanzibar, where you can enjoy white sandy beaches, snorkeling, and cultural tours in Stone Town.

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DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA – CITY EXPLORATION

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your guide and transfer to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania. If time allows, explore: ✔ Arusha Cultural Heritage Center – Discover Tanzanian art & traditions ✔ Local markets & coffee plantations – Experience Arusha’s vibrant culture Settle into your budget hotel in Arusha for the night before the safari begins.

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DAY 2: TRANSFER TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – FULL-DAY GAME DRIVE

After breakfast, drive 2 hours to Tarangire National Park, known for massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive, where you’ll see: ✔ Elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes ✔ Cheetahs and leopards hidden in the grasslands ✔ Over 550 bird species, including vultures and eagles Check into your budget lodge in Tarangire for the night.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3: TRANSFER TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK – AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE

After breakfast, take a 2-hour drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its scenic landscapes and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a game drive, spotting: ✔ Tree-climbing lions resting in the branches ✔ Thousands of flamingos lining the lake’s shores ✔ Elephants, hippos, and baboons in the woodlands Spend the evening at your budget lodge inside Lake Manyara National Park.

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DAY 4: TRANSFER TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE

After breakfast, embark on a 5-hour scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive, searching for: ✔ Lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas ✔ Wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles roaming the plains ✔ Hippos and crocodiles in the Serengeti rivers Check into your budget tented camp in Serengeti for the night.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5: FULL-DAY SAFARI IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park, tracking the Big Five and witnessing the Great Migration (seasonal). ✔ Early morning game drive to see predators hunting ✔ Picnic lunch in the wild, surrounded by the vast savannah ✔ Optional hot air balloon safari over Serengeti (extra cost) In the evening, return to your tented camp for a relaxing night under the stars.

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DAY 6: SERENGETI – TRANSFER TO NGORONGORO CRATER GAME DRIVE

Wake up early for a morning game drive in Serengeti, then depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a 4-hour scenic drive. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most unique wildlife habitats, where you’ll find: ✔ Lions, rhinos, elephants, and hippos ✔ Hyenas, jackals, and scavengers in the crater plains ✔ Pink flamingos covering the crater lake Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater, maximizing your game-viewing experience. After the safari, check into your budget lodge near Ngorongoro.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7: TRANSFER TO RUAHA NATIONAL PARK – AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE

After breakfast, take a domestic flight from Arusha to Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most remote park. ✔ Afternoon game drive tracking lions, elephants, and buffaloes ✔ Ruaha’s unique landscapes of rolling hills and baobabs Check into your budget tented camp in Ruaha for a night of adventure.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8: TRANSFER TO SELOUS GAME RESERVE – BOAT SAFARI ON RUFIJI RIVER

Take a morning flight to Selous Game Reserve, a vast and untouched wildlife sanctuary. ✔ Boat safari on Rufiji River, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife ✔ Optional walking safari with a ranger (extra cost) Check into your budget lodge in Selous for the night.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9: TRANSFER TO ZANZIBAR – STONE TOWN TOUR

Take a flight from Selous to Zanzibar, where you’ll explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ✔ Visit historical sites like the Sultan’s Palace and Old Slave Market ✔ Wander through vibrant spice markets and alleyways Check into your budget beach resort in Zanzibar.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10 & 11: RELAXATION & ACTIVITIES IN ZANZIBAR

Spend the next two days enjoying Zanzibar’s beaches and optional activities. ✔ Snorkeling & dolphin watching at Mnemba Atoll ✔ Visit Jozani Forest to see Zanzibar’s red colobus monkeys ✔ Swim, relax, or go for a dhow sunset cruise

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 12: DEPARTURE FROM ZANZIBAR

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing morning on the beach before transferring to Zanzibar International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari.

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12-Day Tanzania Safari – Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ruaha, Selous & Zanzibar Featured

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Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA – CITY EXPLORATION

DAY 2: TRANSFER TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – FULL-DAY GAME DRIVE

DAY 3: TRANSFER TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK – AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE

DAY 4: TRANSFER TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE

DAY 5: FULL-DAY SAFARI IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

DAY 6: SERENGETI – TRANSFER TO NGORONGORO CRATER GAME DRIVE

DAY 7: TRANSFER TO RUAHA NATIONAL PARK – AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE

DAY 8: TRANSFER TO SELOUS GAME RESERVE – BOAT SAFARI ON RUFIJI RIVER

DAY 9: TRANSFER TO ZANZIBAR – STONE TOWN TOUR

DAY 10 & 11: RELAXATION & ACTIVITIES IN ZANZIBAR

DAY 12: DEPARTURE FROM ZANZIBAR

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12-Day Tanzania Safari – Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ruaha, Selous & Zanzibar Featured

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – City Exploration

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA – CITY EXPLORATION

Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park – Full-Day Game Drive

DAY 2: TRANSFER TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – FULL-DAY GAME DRIVE

Day 3: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park – Afternoon Game Drive

DAY 3: TRANSFER TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK – AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE

Day 4: Transfer to Serengeti National Park – Afternoon Game Drive

DAY 4: TRANSFER TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE

Day 5: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park

DAY 5: FULL-DAY SAFARI IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Day 6: Serengeti – Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

DAY 6: SERENGETI – TRANSFER TO NGORONGORO CRATER GAME DRIVE

Day 7: Transfer to Ruaha National Park – Afternoon Game Drive

DAY 7: TRANSFER TO RUAHA NATIONAL PARK – AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE

Day 8: Transfer to Selous Game Reserve – Boat Safari on Rufiji River

DAY 8: TRANSFER TO SELOUS GAME RESERVE – BOAT SAFARI ON RUFIJI RIVER

Day 9: Transfer to Zanzibar – Stone Town Tour

DAY 9: TRANSFER TO ZANZIBAR – STONE TOWN TOUR

Day 10 & 11: Relaxation & Activities in Zanzibar

DAY 10 & 11: RELAXATION & ACTIVITIES IN ZANZIBAR

Day 12: Departure from Zanzibar

DAY 12: DEPARTURE FROM ZANZIBAR

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