Northern Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach

Duration
14 days
Price from
£9,330 pp.
Location
Tanzania, Africa
Kuro Tarangire Sundowners

Trip Highlights

  • Safari across Northern Tanzania
  • Relaxing by the beach in Zanzibar
  • Private vehicle and safari guide

What's Included

  • Domestic flights
  • Private transfers
  • All meals

A holiday that's hard to beat

The perfect balance of adventure, wildlife, and relaxation in some of the world’s best game parks. From iconic safaris to a week of sun and sea, it’s a holiday that truly has it all.

Your journey kicks off in the heart of safari country, exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti, the lush Tarangire, and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater. While there’s some ground to cover, that’s part of the beauty – you’re not just travelling from point A to point B, but experiencing the adventure every step of the way. You’ll be in your own private vehicle with a guide who knows every corner of the parks, making the drives feel like one continuous, exciting game drive.

As our Tanzania specialist, Ottilie, says:

"What makes this trip so special is the perfect mix of safari excitement and beach bliss. You get to experience some of the world’s best wildlife viewing, then head to Zanzibar for a completely different kind of holiday. Whether you’re after thrilling water sports or simply want to unwind, this trip has something for everyone – especially if you’ve got different interests to please!"

Each night, you’ll retreat to luxury safari camps, enjoying comfortable, authentic stays under the stars. After a thrilling day of game drives, gather around the campfire for drinks and dinner, listening to the sounds of the bush as you share stories about the day's encounters.

When it’s time to swap the savannah for the sea, you’ll head to Zanzibar, a tropical paradise offering a completely different kind of escape. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can snorkel or scuba dive in crystal-clear waters, or experience the thrill of kite surfing and parasailing over the Indian Ocean. If that’s not your thing, simply unwind on pristine beaches, soak up the atmosphere, and keep an eye out for dolphins along the coast.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Tanzania

Day 2 Into the Wild – Tarangire National Park

Staying at Kuro Tarangire

This morning, meet your expert private safari guide and set off in your own 4x4 vehicle towards Tarangire National Park. Spend the day on thrilling game drives through this spectacular park, famous for its large elephant herds and baobab trees.

In the evening once you have settled into your camp, your guide will chat with you about plans for tomorrow, offering insights and suggestions to make the most of the day.

Day 3 A Safari on Your Schedule

Day 4 Journey to the Crater Highlands

After breakfast, head out through the National Park towards the Ngorongoro Crater, having an experienced guide ensures that you take the more scenic route and if you decide you want to stop and visit Lake Manyara then feel free. Watch out of the tree climbing lions!!

You will check in to the Entamanu Ngorongoro Camp where you will staying for the next two nights, this small camp is located on right on the crater rim, offering spectacular views stretching to the Serengeti Plains.

Day 5 Into the Heart of the Crater

Day 6 Across the Plains to the Serengeti

Day 7 & 8 Northern Serengeti

After a delicious breakfast, continue your journey north through the Serengeti, game driving along the way. Arrive at Lamai Serengeti, a stunning camp located on a kopje, offering panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness. Its proximity to the Mara River makes it a prime location during the Great Wildebeest Migration. Spend the next 2 days exploring this area!

Day 9 From Bush to Beach

Bid farewell to the wild as you’re transferred to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. From there, catch a short flight to Zanzibar.

Upon arrival, you will be met by a hotel representative and transferred to the luxurious Baraza Resort & Spa, where you will check into your private one-bedroom villa and begin five nights of bliss on an all-inclusive basis.

Day 10-13 Unwind in paradise

Baraza pool

These days are yours to enjoy as you please. Indulge in spa treatments, dine at Baraza’s excellent restaurants, or simply chill on the white-sand beach. You can also go diving, sunset sail on a traditional dhow, or guided excursions like a Spice Tour or visit to the historic Stone Town.

Day 14 Say your goodbyes

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When to go to Tanzania

Find out the best time to visit Tanzania with our month by month guide.

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January

January is mixed when it comes to weather, temperatures rise whilst the chance of rain and humidity increases. It is still a good time to go, as the rates are lower yet the game viewing is still excellent.

  • During this time migratory herds are in the Serengeti for calving season, meaning the Ndutu plains are busy.

February

The weather remains hot with a chance of rain in February.

  • Meanwhile in the Ndutu Plains the migration is still occurring.

March

March is the calm before the storm, before heavy rains and humidity builds. Visitors can take great advantage of lower rates during the low season.

  • Migrating herds start to leave Ndutu, heading West towards Grumeti.

April

April experiences continued periods of heavy rain, we would advise against travel due to the conditions.

May

During may there is periods of heavy rain, we would advise against travel due to the conditions.

June

June heralds the wet season, bringing lush green vegetation which can make spotting game more difficult. It is a particularly great time for birders as parks become populated by migratory birds especially in the South.

  • Migration is still in the Grumeti area, heading north.

July

July is the start of peak season, temperatures reach up to 30 degrees and the surrounding land becomes drier and spotting game is becoming easier.

  • The migration is in the Northern Serengeti moving towards Kenya.

August

August is peak season, with bush land drying out game spotting becomes much easier. If you want to experience Tanzania game at its best, August is the time to travel.

  • The migration still remains in the north.

September

Peak season continues in September, the Northern circuit can be very busy, if you want to avoid crowds it's best to visit the southern parks.

  • The end of the migration is still in the north with herds on both side of the Kenyan and Tanzanian borders.

October

Peak season continues into October with good game viewing in the Serengeti and southern parks.

  • The migration has now crossed over into Kenya.

November

November is the start of the rainy season, the rains tend to be overnight so it is still a popular time to travel. During this month you can take advantage of low season rates.

  • Migration crossing over into the Serengeti can be seen a the Tanzania and Kenya border.

December

Rains continue in December, whilst the temperature and humidity start to build. Venturing out on safari is generally good, with large game still easily spotted.

  • Migrating herds in the north travel south back to Ndutu.

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