12-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Overview

This is the best 12 days bush and beach safari in Tanzania featuring the top 4 national parks and Zanzibar beach holiday. You get to see the big five animals in the most exciting game drives and also relax in the best scenic white sandy beaches of Zanzibar.

12-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti & Zanzibar

Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Style: Classic Safari + Beach Relaxation
Destinations: Tarangire • Lake Manyara • Ngorongoro • Serengeti • Zanzibar

Key Features of This Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Expert-guided safaris in 4 top national parks
Exclusive tented camps and Eco-lodges
Domestic flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar
Relaxing beach stay at a luxury resort
Fully customizable: private or group departures available

Inclusive:

All park entry fees and government taxes
Accommodation (lodges, tented camps & beach resort)
Professional English-speaking safari guide
4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
All meals on safari & breakfast at beach resort
Domestic flights (e.g., Serengeti–Zanzibar)

Ideal For

First-time safari travelers
Honeymooners or romantic getaways
Wildlife photographers
Adventure & beach lovers

Best Time to Travel

June – October: Peak game viewing & dry season
December – March: Calving season in Serengeti
July – October: Great Migration river crossings
Year-round: Zanzibar beach relaxation

Trip Highlights

Spotting the Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater
Witnessing the Great Migration in Serengeti (seasonal)
Walking under baobab giants in Tarangire
Exploring the vibrant culture of Zanzibar
Relaxing on white-sand beaches after your safari

Trip Summary

Day	Location	Activities
1	Arusha	Arrival & rest
2	Tarangire	Safari & wildlife spotting
3	Lake Manyara	Game drive & cultural tour
4	Ngorongoro Crater	Big Five safari
5	Serengeti (Central)	Scenic drive & wildlife en route
6	Serengeti	Full-day game drives
7	Serengeti	Final game drive & relaxation
8	Fly to Zanzibar	Beach resort arrival
9–11	Zanzibar	Beach, culture & optional tours
12	Departure	Transfer to airport

Tour Plan

📅 Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Meet and greet by Poundvester safari representative
Private transfer to your lodge in Arusha for rest and briefing
Optional: City tour or local cultural visit (time-permitting)

Overnight: Lodge in Arusha
Meals: Dinner

📅 Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5–3 hrs)
Afternoon game drive among elephants, baobab trees, and lions
Enjoy a sun downer with panoramic views of the Savannah

Overnight: Tented camp or lodge near Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

📅 Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

Short drive to Lake Manyara
Game drive through diverse habitats — forests, lake shores, and open plains
Spot tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and hippos
Visit to a local Maasai village or Mto wa Mbu cultural tour (optional)

Overnight: Lodge in Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

📅 Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Early morning drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Full-day crater tour — one of the best places to see the Big Five
Picnic lunch on the crater floor near a hippo pool
Return to lodge for evening relaxation

Overnight: Lodge on Crater rim or in Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

📅 Day 5: Drive to Serengeti National Park

Scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands into Serengeti
Game drive en route through the central Serengeti plains
Witness vast herds, predators, and dramatic landscapes

Overnight: Tented camp in Serengeti (central or seasonal location)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Full-Day Game Drives in Serengeti

Morning and afternoon game drives or a full-day safari
Look for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and possibly the Great Migration (seasonal)
Optional: Hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast (extra cost)

Overnight: Tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

📅 Day 7: Final Safari in Serengeti