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17-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

16 Days
From $8,650/Person
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All about this Tour

Join Tanzania Classic Tours for a fully immersive 17-day journey across Tanzania’s most iconic destinations, blending luxury safari, cultural encounters, and tropical beach relaxation in Zanzibar. Each day is carefully structured to balance exploration and comfort, giving you a complete experience from sunrise game drives to peaceful evenings in stunning locations.

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Day 1

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Arrival in Arusha and Relaxation

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your luxury retreat. The drive to Kili Villa offers scenic views of open landscapes with Mount Meru in the distance. Upon arrival, you will check in, enjoy a refreshing welcome drink, and have time to settle into your room. The afternoon is at leisure—relax by the pool, stroll through the gardens, or recover from your journey. As the sun sets, enjoy a calm evening atmosphere followed by a delicious dinner. Later, your Tanzania Classic Tours professional safari guide will provide a detailed safari briefing covering the route, wildlife expectations, and daily flow of your adventure.

Bed and Breakfast

Kili Villa Arusha

Day 2

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TBA

Arusha City Tour

After breakfast, depart for a guided exploration of Arusha. Begin your day with a visit to local markets where you can observe daily life, fresh produce, spices, and handcrafted goods. Continue to cultural heritage centers or art galleries to understand Tanzania’s traditions and artistic expressions. You may also visit a coffee plantation, where you will learn about coffee cultivation, processing, and even taste freshly brewed local coffee. Enjoy lunch in town at a selected restaurant. In the afternoon, return to Kili Villa for relaxation—swim, enjoy the view, or rest before dinner.

Full Board

Kili Villa Arusha

Day 3

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TBA

Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park with your Tanzania Classic Tours professional safari guide. The drive offers changing landscapes from town to open countryside. Upon entering the park, begin your game drive immediately. Explore areas around the Tarangire River where wildlife gathers, especially during the dry season. Expect to see large herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and possibly predators like lions. Stop at a scenic location for a picnic lunch. Continue your afternoon game drive, exploring different habitats including acacia woodlands and open plains. Arrive at camp in the late afternoon, enjoy sunset views, followed by dinner and relaxation.

Full Board

Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp

Day 4

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TBA

Full Day Game Drive in Tarangire

Start the day with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active. Watch the sunrise over the savannah while spotting animals beginning their day. Return to camp for a relaxed breakfast. Midday is at leisure—rest, enjoy the surroundings, or watch wildlife near camp. In the afternoon, head out for another game drive with your Tanzania Classic Tours professional safari guide, focusing on areas not yet explored. This slower-paced day allows deeper appreciation of the park’s ecosystem, birdlife, and animal behavior. Return before sunset for dinner and overnight.

Full Board

Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp

Day 5

Distance:

TBA

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. Upon arrival, begin a game drive through the park’s diverse environments, starting with the lush groundwater forest filled with monkeys and birds. Continue toward the open plains and lakeshore where you may spot flamingos, hippos, and elephants. Keep an eye out for the famous tree-climbing lions resting on branches. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park before continuing your exploration. Later, drive to your lodge located along the escarpment, offering stunning panoramic views.

Full Board

Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara

Day 6

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TBA

Boat Safari, Cultural Experience & Village Walk

After breakfast, begin your day with a boat safari (subject to water levels), providing a unique opportunity to observe hippos, water birds, and the surrounding landscape from the lake. Return to shore and proceed to a nearby village for a cultural visit. Walk through local farms, interact with community members, and learn about traditional lifestyles, farming techniques, and local cuisine. Your Tanzania Classic Tours professional safari guide will help interpret cultural insights throughout the visit. Return to the lodge in the afternoon for relaxation, followed by dinner and a peaceful evening.

Full Board

Manyara Escarpment Luxury Lodge

Day 7

Distance:

TBA

Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, drive toward the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. The journey offers beautiful views of rolling hills, farms, and forested areas. Arrive at your lodge around midday and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, you may take a guided walk around the farm, learning about local agriculture and coffee production. The cool climate and peaceful surroundings make it a perfect place to relax. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay.

Full Board

Ngorongoro Farm House

Day 8

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TBA

Ngorongoro Crater

Wake up early and depart after breakfast for Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a full morning game drive. The enclosed ecosystem supports a high concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and rhinos. Spend the morning exploring different habitats, including open grasslands and wetlands. Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool. Continue a short afternoon game drive before ascending back to the lodge. Spend the evening relaxing and reflecting on the day’s highlights.

Full Board

Ngorongoro Farm House

Day 9

Distance:

TBA

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park. This is a scenic drive with game viewing along the way. Pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the Serengeti plains. Stop for a picnic lunch en route. Continue with a game drive as you head toward your lodge, spotting wildlife along the way. Arrive in the late afternoon, followed by relaxation and dinner.

Full Board

Kubukubu Tented Lodge

Serengeti National Park

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TBA

Serengeti National Park

Start early with a sunrise game drive, the best time to see predators in action. Return to the lodge for breakfast or enjoy a packed breakfast in the bush. Continue exploring different areas of the Serengeti, tracking wildlife and learning about animal behavior from your Tanzania Classic Tours professional safari guide. Break for lunch and relaxation before heading out again in the afternoon for more wildlife viewing. Return at sunset for dinner.

Full Board

Kubukubu Tented Lodge

Day 11

Distance:

TBA

Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Today offers flexibility for either a full-day game drive with picnic lunch or two separate drives (morning and afternoon). Explore new areas of the park, search for the Big Five, and enjoy the vast landscapes. This extended stay allows you to fully experience the Serengeti ecosystem.

Full Board

Kubukubu Tented Lodge

Day 12

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TBA

Drive to Southern Serengeti

After breakfast, begin your journey toward the northern region of Serengeti National Park. This is a long but rewarding drive with continuous wildlife viewing. Stop for a picnic lunch along the way. As you approach the Mara region, the landscape changes slightly with rolling hills and river systems. Arrive at camp in the late afternoon.

Full Board

Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp

Day 13

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TBA

Full Day in Northern Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring Northern Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration near the Mara River. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, focusing on river crossings, predator activity, and large herds. Return to camp for meals and relaxation.

Full Board

Mara Kati Kati Tented Lodge

Day 14

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TBA

Flight to Zanzibar

After breakfast, you Tanzania Classic Tours Safari Guide will you transfer to the Kogatende airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to your beach resort. Check in and spend the afternoon relaxing by the ocean, swimming, or enjoying resort facilities.

Half Board

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa

Day 15-16

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TBA

Relaxation and Leisure

Enjoy a full day at leisure. Relax on the beach, swim in the warm Indian Ocean, or take part in optional activities such as snorkeling or diving. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the island.

Half Board

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa

Day 17

Distance:

TBA

Departure

After Breakfast, you will be Transferred to the Airport for your flight back home marking the end of your Tanzania safari with Tanzania classic tours.

Breakfast

TBA

INCLUDES

Airport Transfers
Meals and Accommodation as per itinerary
All Park Fees
Concession Fees
Crater Fees
4x4 Pop Up roof Toyota Land-cruiser
Professional English Speaking driver guide
Unlimited drinking water and soft drinks for the whole trip
Government Taxes and VAT for the whole trip

Excludes

Personal Expenses
Additional Activities
Tips- 20 USD PP

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Our journeys are thoughtfully designed to deliver premium experiences while maintaining strong value for money. 

Accommodation & Stays

Carefully selected lodges, camps, and hotels that combine comfort, quality service, and prime locations to enhance your overall travel experience.

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa

Designed as a traditional African roundhouse but featuring all the creature comforts you could need, our 98 rooms and suites are truly unrivalled. Set in 6.5 hectares of serene and colorful gardens, leading to a white sandy beach and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, each room is indeed an idyllic setting. Nestled under a pitched makuti roof with large patio doors that open up to a balcony, where you can sit and take in the sedate pace of African life.
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Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp

Mara Kati Kati is a mobile camp strategically situated in north Serengeti, ideal for exploring the Mara Ecosystem. The camp offers comfortable accommodation together with the unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari experience on a camp. In its comfortable tents one will feel completely immersed in the surroundings and one can enjoy the rich animal life and vegetation of the area.
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Ngorongoro Farm House

Hand plaited thatched roof tops, ample verandas and colonial interiors at Ngorongoro Farm House, a small and exclusive hotel built on a 500 acre coffee plantation, all of which has been designed to take you to the comfort and style of past times
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Manyara Escarpment Luxury Lodge

Escarpment Luxury Lodge boasts 28 luxurious appointed, private chalets offering single, double, and triple occupancy. Each chalet has its own private deck to take in the magnificent sight of Lake Manyara and wildlife passing through the lodge grounds.
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Mbali Mbali Tented Camp Tarangire

Mbali Mbali is a collection of five stunning lodges in Tanzania. Each location has been carefully selected for their unique experiences, across incredibly diverse ecological areas, taking you on a trail less travelled to some of Tanzania’s most untouched and unique National Parks
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Kili Villa Arusha

Located within a spectacular wildlife and golf estate, Kili Villa has become more than the discerning Safari goers’ start and end to their adventures.A private airstrip and only 40 minute transfer to the airports of Arusha and Kilimanjaro International, the Kili Villa experience is an easy choice to wind up for, or wind down from your big safari.
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Kubu Kubu Tented Camp

,Kubu Kubu Tented Camp is a great place to start exploring the Serengeti’s boundless grasslands. Tanganyika Wilderness Camps has just added Kubu Kubu to its portfolio of facilities. This camp is perfectly placed to provide our visitors access to all regions of the Serengeti, including renowned sites such as the Maasai kopjes, the Museum of […]
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