12 days safari and beach [chance to see the Mara River crossing plus a flight to Zanzibar

Duration

12 Days

Tour Type

Private Tour

Group Size

56 Person

Tour Guide

2 Mentor

Tanzaia

12 days safari and beach [chance to see the Mara River crossing plus a flight to Zanzibar

12 days safari and beach

Chance to see the Mara River crossing plus a flight to Zanzibar

This is a special trip, as it takes you past two wonders of nature and into a safari plane! First, you drive to Tarangire National Park (baobabs and elephants!), and then on to the famous Ngorongoro crater – the first wonder! From there, you journey on to the northern part of Serengeti National Park where, with a bit of luck, you catch the famous Mara River crossing (the second wonder!), which occurs yearly from late July to early October.

Imagine seeing thousands of wildebeests and zebras together in a herd, all moaning and braying in their distinctive sounds, kicking up dust and protecting each other from the surrounding predators. This Great Wildebeest Migration, and especially the Mara River crossing, is an amazing and thrilling spectacle to witness, as the river is full of crocodiles lurking at all that meat crossing their waters… Can you feel the thrill?

And just when the excitement is getting too much, we load you onto a safari plane and take you straight to the magic of Zanzibar – looong sigh! – where you can relax on a quiet, tropical beach…

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

Day 3: Ngorongoro Conservation Area (incl. Crater)

Day 4: Serengeti National Park (central west/east)

Day 5: Northern Serengeti & the Great Migration (possibility to see the famous Mara River crossing)

Day 6: Northern Serengeti & the Great Migration (possibility to see the famous Mara River crossing)

Day 7: Flight to Zanzibar (included in the price)

Day 8: Zanzibar

Day 9: Zanzibar

Day 10: Zanzibar

Day 11 – 12: Outbound international flight home from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

Destination	Tarangire National Park
Depature	Yes Required
Included	All accommodations 12 days 24/7 service Crater Fee English speaking guide Full board during your safari Game drives Park fees Pickup and transfer airport Reservation costs Flight ticket Arusha – Zanzibar Zanzibar meals depending on your package
Excluded	Visas Travel insurance International flights (can be booked for you on request)

Details

Exploring all that Tanzania has to offer is a dream for many. From epic Tanzania safari adventures spotting Africa’s Big Five, to climbing Kilimanjaro or relaxing on the paradise beaches of Zanzibar: Tanzania has it all. Good news: Tanzania Specialist can build a custom made itinerary that suits all your wishes. Our most popular itineraries can help you find some inspiration. Most of our clients love to end their exciting safari with a few days of relaxation on one of Zanzibar’s most stunning beaches. Would you like that as well? Whether you choose one of our popular Tanzania itineraries or prefer to customize your journey, we are here to assist you. Come aboard and get ready to explore Tanzania at your own pace, exactly the way you like it!

As you walk out of Kilimanjaro International Airport, your personal Tanzania Specialist guide greets you with a big smile: 'Karibu Tanzania - welcome to Tanzania!' The guide takes you straight to your hotel, where you can relax and take in the African atmosphere. The next day your guide takes you on an exclusive, private safari that allows you to travel at your own pace. Enjoy the luxury of your own safari jeep and take the liberty to stop and watch the animals as long as you like!

Tarangire National Park is well known for its big groups of elephants and the huge amount of giant baobab trees. These trees can live for hundreds of years and are actually a source of water for elephants in the dry season as they have a special technique to draw water from them. Besides, the Tarangire River is the only source of water in the dry season, which is why in this season in Tarangire you can see groups of up to 250 elephants next to many more animals! Watch the video of the park here.

The famous Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa's seven natural wonders. The crater was formed two million years ago when a vast volcano erupted. The fertile lava has created a unique ecosystem, now home to the highest concentration of animals found anywhere in Africa! Once in the crater, thousands of animals such as lions, zebras, buffalos and black rhinos surround you, and the views are astounding – you won’t know where to look! Watch the video of the park here.

: Serengeti National Park is widely known as the place to go on safari, mainly because of the Great Migration that passes through here. The enormous, stampeding herds are impressive, as are the vast amount of predators that live here: over four thousand lions, 225 cheetahs, a thousand leopards, 3500 hyenas, and hundreds of wild dogs! And of course, plenty of other beautiful animals, which your guide will be delighted to search for together with you. Are you ready for this? Watch the video of the park here.