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Ultimate Tanzania Grand Safari

Twelve days, five crown jewels: Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Zanzibar — curated to perfection.

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All of Tanzania, One Journey

This is the definitive Tanzania itinerary. Twelve days sweep you from Tarangire's baobab country through Lake Manyara's groundwater forest, down into the Ngorongoro Crater and deep into the Serengeti — before a short flight delivers you to the white sands of Zanzibar.

No compromise, no rush. Northern Tanzania's four great parks each get dedicated time, followed by three restorative days of Indian Ocean beach, snorkeling and Stone Town culture. One seamless journey designed by people who know every camp, guide and tide.

Your Itinerary

Twelve Curated Days

Day 1 - Tarangire Baobabs Day 1
Tarangire National Park

Baobabs & Elephant Herds

Arrive and explore Tarangire's baobab groves, where elephant herds gather along the river through the afternoon light.

Day 2 - Ngorongoro Crater Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater

Crater Floor Discovery

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for black rhino, lion and flamingos along the soda lake, then settle in at the crater rim.

Day 3 - Road to Serengeti Day 3
Ngorongoro Highlands - Serengeti

Road to the Serengeti

Climb through the highlands past rolling Maasai plains and into the Serengeti, arriving in time for a first glance at the endless savanna.

Day 4 - Serengeti Game Drive Day 4
Central Serengeti

First Serengeti Drives

Full game drives across the central Serengeti tracking lion prides, leopard and elephant among the scattered kopjes.

Day 5 - Seronera Valley Day 5
Seronera Valley

Seronera Wildlife Day

Start with an optional dawn hot-air balloon above the woodlands, then track big cats through Seronera's predator-rich river valleys.

Day 6 - Central Plains Day 6
Central Plains

Central Plains Tracking

Spend the day following cheetah and wildebeest across the open central plains, watching for the migration's seasonal movement.

Day 7 - Northern Serengeti Day 7
Northern Serengeti

Northern Frontiers

Head north toward the Mara River where migrating herds gather for crossings (seasonal), rewarded by remote, uncrowded wilderness.

Day 8 - Western Corridor Day 8
Western Serengeti

Western Corridor

Probe the western corridor's plains and rivers, hunting the great herds and the big cats that shadow them through the dry season.

Day 9 - Fly to Zanzibar Day 9
Fly Serengeti - Zanzibar

Wings to Zanzibar

Board a scenic flight from the Serengeti airstrip, trading savanna for aerial views of the Indian Ocean coastline and spice island.

Day 10 - Beach Resort Arrival Day 10
Zanzibar Coast

Beach Resort Welcome

Settle into your resort on Zanzibar's northern coast, toes in the white sand as the afternoon tide rolls in over the reef.

Day 11 - Stone Town & Beach Day 11
Beach & Stone Town

Stone Town & Dhows

Sunrise on the sand, snorkeling the reef, then Stone Town's spice-scented alleys and a sunset dhow cruise along the harbor.

Day 12 - Departure Day 12
Zanzibar Departure

Island Farewell

A lazy final morning at the resort before transferring to Zanzibar's airport for your onward flight home.

Everything You Need

What's Included

Every detail handled, door to door.

Private 4x4

Your own Land Cruiser and guide for all safari days.

Serengeti-Zanzibar Flight

Scenic bush flight connecting bush to beach.

Premium Stays

Eleven nights in curated lodges, camps and beach resorts.

All Fees

Every park, conservation and crater fee included.

Most Meals

Full board on safari, breakfast at the beach resort.

Zanzibar Activities

Spice tour and snorkeling excursion included.

Tanzania, Complete

This flagship itinerary books out months ahead. Reserve your dates early.

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