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12 Days Game Parks & Beach

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$2160 per person, twin share

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Pricing

Price per person sharing

Rates below are per person for this 12-day itinerary and depend on how many of you travel together. Every safari is private and tailor-made β€” final pricing is confirmed with your dates and chosen lodges.

How many travellers?

22 people rate

Your price

2.480Β $per person sharing

4.970Β $ total for 2 travellers (USD)

TravellersBasisPrice per person
1 personPrivate safari, single occupancy3.130Β $
2 peopleYour groupPer person sharing (twin/double)2.480Β $
3 peoplePer person sharing2.160Β $
4 peoplePer person sharing2.160Β $
5 peoplePer person sharing1.990Β $
6 peoplePer person sharing1.990Β $
7+ peoplePer person sharing, group rate1.840Β $
Prices are per person sharing a twin/double room and shown in USD, converted from our USD rates. They include accommodation, park and conservation fees, game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle, a professional driver-guide and meals as listed. Gorilla or chimpanzee permits, international flights, visas, tips and personal expenses are quoted separately. Single supplement and peak-season rates on request.

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Where you'll travel

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Trip highlights

  • Tarangire & Lake Manyara
  • Serengeti & Ngorongoro
  • Stone Town spice tour
  • Zanzibar beach escape
  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Arusha β†’

    Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to Arusha for briefing and overnight.

    Full day details β†’
  2. Day 2

    Arusha to Tarangire β†’

    Game drive in Tarangire NP β€” elephants and baobabs.

    Full day details β†’
  3. Day 3

    Tarangire to Serengeti β†’

    Drive via Ngorongoro to central Serengeti; game drive.

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  4. Day 4

    Serengeti full-day β†’

    Full-day game drive across the plains.

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  5. Day 5

    Serengeti to Ngorongoro β†’

    Morning game drive, transfer to crater rim.

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  6. Day 6

    Ngorongoro Crater β†’

    Full-day crater floor game drive.

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  7. Day 7

    Ngorongoro to Arusha β†’

    Drive back to Arusha; overnight.

    Full day details β†’
  8. Day 8

    Fly to Zanzibar β†’

    Transfer to Stone Town.

    Full day details β†’
  9. Day 9

    Stone Town & spice tour β†’

    Morning spice plantation tour, afternoon Stone Town walking tour.

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  10. Day 10

    Zanzibar beach day β†’

    Transfer to north-east beach; relax.

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  11. Day 11

    Zanzibar leisure β†’

    Snorkelling at Mnemba atoll or dhow sunset cruise.

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  12. Day 12

    Depart Zanzibar β†’

    Transfer to Zanzibar airport for onward flight.

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From the trail

Moments from this safari

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Zebras on the Tanzanian savanna
Giraffes in Tanzania
Elephants on a Tanzania safari

Before you book

What to know about travelling in Tanzania

Visas, permits, health requirements, seasons, money and tipping β€” everything specific to this destination.

Before you book Β· Tanzania

Travelling in Tanzania

Visas & entry
Single-entry tourist visa available online (e-visa) or on arrival β€” USD 50 for most nationalities, USD 100 for US passports. Passport valid 6+ months. Note: Tanzania is not part of the East Africa Tourist Visa, so a separate visa is needed even on combined trips.
Arrival gateway
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for the northern circuit, Julius Nyerere (DAR) for the south and Zanzibar (ZNZ).
Best time to travel
June–October for dry-season game viewing and the Mara River crossings in the northern Serengeti (Jul–Sep). December–March for the Ndutu calving season. April–May is the long rains with the lowest rates.
Health & vaccinations
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic country (including Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda). Malaria prophylaxis strongly recommended everywhere, including Zanzibar. Tsetse repellent useful in Tarangire and Ruaha.
Money & payments
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS); park fees and most lodges are quoted in USD. Cards are accepted at lodges but carry USD cash for tips, curios and Zanzibar markets.
Weather & climate
Serengeti and Ngorongoro are high and cool β€” crater-rim nights drop to 5–10Β°C. Tarangire and the coast are hot, 30Β°C+.
Connectivity
Reliable 4G in Arusha, Karatu and Zanzibar; patchy in the central Serengeti; usually none in Ruaha or Nyerere except lodge Wi-Fi.
Tipping guideline
USD 20–25 per vehicle per day for your guide, USD 10 per guest per day for camp staff, USD 15–20 per day for Kilimanjaro crew members.
What to pack
Layered safari clothing, warm jacket for the crater rim, buff for dust, swimwear for Zanzibar, modest cover-up for Stone Town, and a 15 kg soft bag for bush flights.
Local etiquette
Zanzibar is predominantly Muslim: cover shoulders and knees away from the beach, and avoid alcohol in public outside hotels. Greet with 'Jambo' or 'Habari' β€” it's always appreciated.

Requirements and fees change. We reconfirm current visa, permit and health rules in writing before you pay any balance.