Safari & Beach Escape with Mara River Crossing (12 Days)

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a game drive along the Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife throughout the year. Common sightings include elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a wide variety of birdlife. The park’s open landscapes and seasonal swamps create excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. After the game drive, continue to your lodge or tented camp near Tarangire for dinner and overnight.

Travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater floor supports one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and endangered black rhinos. The enclosed ecosystem allows for exceptional wildlife viewing within a compact area. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending to the rim in the afternoon. Overnight at your lodge in the Ngorongoro area.

After breakfast, depart Ngorongoro and travel toward Serengeti National Park. As you enter the park, the landscape opens into vast plains stretching to the horizon. Enjoy an en-route game drive through the central Serengeti, an area known for resident predators and large plains game. Arrive at your camp in time to relax and take in the surrounding wilderness. Dinner and overnight in the Serengeti.

Travel north through the Serengeti toward the migration areas of the northern region. This area becomes especially active between late July and early October, when large herds of wildebeest and zebras gather near the Mara River. Enjoy game viewing en route, with opportunities to observe predators following the migration. Arrive at your northern Serengeti camp and enjoy the quieter, remote setting. Overnight in the northern Serengeti.

Spend a full day exploring the northern Serengeti, focusing on the Mara River region. This day is dedicated to migration tracking, with the possibility of witnessing river crossings, depending on animal movement and timing. Crocodiles, hippos, and large herds dominate the riverbanks, creating dramatic wildlife scenes. Your guide positions the day around wildlife activity to maximize viewing opportunities. Return to camp for dinner and overnight in the northern Serengeti.

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Enjoy scenic views as you transition from safari landscapes to the Indian Ocean coastline. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your beach resort. The remainder of the day is free to relax after the safari adventure. Overnight at your Zanzibar beach resort.

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Zanzibar. Spend time on white-sand beaches, swim in the warm ocean, or relax at the resort. The day is intentionally unstructured, allowing you to enjoy the island at your own pace. Optional ocean-based activities or light cultural visits can be arranged locally. Overnight at your beach hotel.

Another relaxed day on the island. You may choose to enjoy quiet beach time, explore nearby areas independently, or simply unwind by the ocean. Zanzibar’s calm atmosphere and coastal scenery provide a perfect contrast to the intensity of the safari. Overnight at your resort.

Spend the day enjoying Zanzibar’s coastal environment and resort facilities. This day allows complete flexibility, whether you prefer rest, gentle exploration, or ocean views. The relaxed rhythm of island life encourages slow travel and recovery after the safari journey. Overnight at your Zanzibar hotel.

After breakfast on the final day, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your outbound international flight. This marks the end of your Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach journey, combining migration-focused wildlife experiences with peaceful island relaxation.