12 Days Safari Mara River, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Zanzibar

OVERVIEW

Embark on an extraordinary 11-day journey that combines the wild beauty of Tanzania’s top safari destinations with the serenity of Zanzibar’s coast. Begin in the remote Mara River region, where you may witness the dramatic wildebeest crossing during the Great Migration. Explore the lush landscapes of Lake Manyara, famed for its flamingos and tree-climbing lions, followed by the elephant-rich wilderness of Tarangire National Park. Continue to the legendary Serengeti, where endless plains teem with predators and plains game. Descend into the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater hosting Africa’s densest concentration of wildlife. After days of thrilling game drives and unforgettable encounters, fly to Zanzibar to unwind on pristine beaches, explore the charm of Stone Town, and enjoy the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. This well-balanced itinerary offers an ideal blend of adventure, nature, and relaxation—perfect for travelers seeking a complete and enriching Tanzanian experience.

Detailed Itinerary

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DAY 1: Arrival and overnight in Nairobi

Meet on arrival with your Kenya guide at Jomo Kenyata Airport and drive to the nearby Eka Hotel Nairobi.

Accommodation Eka Hotel Nairobi
Meal Plan Dinner
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DAY 2: Nairobi – Mara River National Reserve

After breakfast you will go to the area of Mara River National Reserve. According the time of arrival you can go for afternoon game drive and than for overnight stay at Mara Basecamp Explorer.

Accommodation Basecamp Explorer
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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DAY 3: Mara River National Reserve

After breakfast all day game drive at the Mara River National Reserve you probably have a chance to watch the crossing of wildebeest through the river Mara full of Nile crocodiles. There is as well chance to see all Big Five. Overnight stay again at Mara Basecamp Explorer.

Accommodation Basecamp Explorer
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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DAY 4: Mara River – North Serengeti

Today you will enjoy early morning game drive at Mara River NR and around early lunch time start to move to Kenya – Tanzania border. Where you have to change the car and the rest of your safari you will spend in our car Go Tanzania Safari. Then our guide will take you to the accomodation at Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp.

Accommodation Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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DAY 5: Serengeti National Park – North

This day you can spend all day on safari at Northern part of Serengeti National Park for game drive famed for its annual animal migration when some 3 million hooves pound the open plains and come back from Mara NR to Serengeti NP. Breathtaking landscapes, vast plains, endless horizons. Again an overnight stay at Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp.

Accommodation Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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DAY 6: Serengeti – North to Central

Another day of full game drive on the way to the Central Serengeti. You can see many types of spieces from colourfull birds to the elephants or hippos. The huge herds of wildebeest are followed by all type of cats. Maybe you can see lions pride or cheetah with cubs how they are looking their prey. Overnight stay at Kati Kati Tented Camp at Seronera Central Serengeti.

Accommodation Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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DAY 7: Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area

After early breakfast at camp you will move to Ngorongoro Crater. On the way you can stop at Maasai village and know more about Maasai culture. Then you will enjoy the rest of the day on game viewing at the Ngorongoro Crater floor. Called the Eight Wonder of the World, the crater won’t fail to take your breath away as you stand on the rim looking down a 10 miles wide crater floor with abundant wildlife. There after in late afternoon you will drive for overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House at Karatu. The coffee lovers can have excursion through huge coffee plantation and to know everything about cultivation and production of coffee.

Accommodation Ngorongoro Farm House
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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DAY 8: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast continue to another Tanzania National park Lake Manyara, a picturesque park with a stunning lake and very varied wildlife and birdlife viewing. Lake Manyara is a shallow, alkaline lake that is part of the Rift Valley wall; the lake is at the base of this dramatic western escarpment giving it a beautiful and serene setting. In the late afternoon transfer for overnight stay at Lake Burunge Tented Camp at the border of Tarangire National Park.

Accommodation Lake Burunge Tented Camp
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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DAY 9: Tarangire National Park to Zanzibar

After breakfast we drive to the center of Tarangire National Park for some very rewarding game drives. Tarangire National Park has some of the highest population density of elephants anywhere in Tanzania, and its sparse vegetation, strewn with baobab and acacia trees, makes it a beautiful and special location. Before the rains, droves of gazelle, wildebeest, zebra, and giraffes migrate to Tarangire National Park’s scrub plains where the last grazing land still remains. Around 12am we have to start move to the Arusha Airport for your late afternoon flight to Zanzibar. The first night at Moyo Mzuri Villa Resort Zanzibar at the north-west part of Unguja island.

Accommodation Moyo Mzuri Villa Resort Zanzibar
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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DAY 10: Zanzibar

This day relaxing on the sandy beaches of Zanzibar. You can enjoy the beauty of paradise. Overnight stay at Moyo Mzuri Villa Resort Zanzibar.

Accommodation Moyo Mzuri Villa Resort Zanzibar
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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DAY 11: Zanzibar

Another day of relaxation on the sandy beaches of Zanzibar. You can enjoy the beauty of paradise on the boat trip or snoorkling. Overnight stay at Moyo Mzuri Villa Resort Zanzibar.

Accommodation Moyo Mzuri Villa Resort Zanzibar
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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DAY 12: Zanzibar

This day afternoon transfer to your flight from Zanzibar Airport to Jomo Kenyatta Airport Nairobi.

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Meal Plan Breakfast & Lunch

COST FOR 2025

Price for 1 adult in group of 2 people is USD 6090 for couple price is USD 11.180.

What’s included?

  • Accommodation on safari and Kilimanjaro in full board basis and Zanzibar half board
  • Professional & Experienced Spanish speaking guides
  • Transfers from and to the
  • Private 4X4 Safari Vehicle with opened roofed, AC power invertor,
  • All park fee, crater service fees
  • Government Taxes
  • Unlimited drinking mineral water for entire safari and trekking
  • All excursion as seen above
  • Flight from Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar and Zanzibar to Nairobi

What’s not included?

  • Tips
  • Other Local or International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks (unless specified)
  • Visas & Vaccinations
  • Additional Spending Money for souvenirs, etc.

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