Serengeti Safari & Zanzibar - 12 Days
Who is this trip for
Genders
- Female49%
- Male51%
Average age
Start / End
- Arusha
- Zanzibar
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 14Meals included
20Highlights
- Enjoy wildlife drives in the Serengeti
- Savour traditional cuisine in a local village
- Take in the views at Ngorongoro Crater
- Meet local artisans on a village walk
- Explore Stone Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Take in the aromas of a spice plantation tour
- Relax on a tropical beach.
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Summary
There's no better way to see Tanzania than by sleeping where the wildlife roam, and you'll have the opportunity to do just that on this 12-day tour. Your safari through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro includes an overnight camp at the edge of a crater where lions, buffalo, and zebra like to wander. Then jet over to Zanzibar where historic towns and blissful beaches await. You'll leave with a host of postcard-worthy photos and memorable experiences in your pocket, and perhaps a few grains of sand, too.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arusha
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2
Arusha/Mto wa Mbu
Travel to Mto wa Mbu and take part in a cultural walk to learn about life in the area. Meet the women who run the rural town's tours and enjoy a delicious home made traditional lunch.
Spend the afternoon viewing wildlife along the main road that winds through a lush cool forests of Lake Manyara National Park, overgrown with ficus trees and covered with bromeliads.
This area is truly stunning, as the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment provides a gorgeous backdrop. Search for the phenomenal birdlife, tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos.
Day 3
Mto wa Mbu/Serengeti National Park
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on to Serengeti National Park. En route marvel at the sheer vastness of this territory, and spot the multitude of animal and birdlife while cruising through this acacia-accented savanna.
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Rise early for a full-day wildlife safari drive in the Serengeti. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue the search for the "big five" while taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains.
Day 5
Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro
The rich pasture and permanent water of the Crater floor supports a resident population of more than 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals.
Day 6
Ngorongoro/Arusha
Visit an authentic Maasai village and the the tour operator-supported Clean Cookstove Project, then return to Arusha for the night.
Day 7
Arusha
A free day to explore Arusha, or relax at the lodge.
Day 8
Arusha/Stone Town
Transfer to the airport for a short, but scenic flight to this island paradise. Arrive in Stone Town in time for lunch and an orientation walk. If you opt to continue on for a longer tour of Stone Town, you will be visiting the Old Slave Market and Palace Museum; entrance to these sites are optional and are to be purchased on site.
Day 9
Beach day in Zanzibar
Visit a local spice plantation for a guided tour. Continue to the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of Zanzibar's beautiful coast.
Day 10
Beach day in Zanzibar
Enjoy free time to lounge on the beach, snorkel, or tour the island.
Day 11
Beach day in Zanzibar
Enjoy free time to lounge on the beach, snorkel, or tour the island.
Day 12
Stone Town
Onward travel should be booked no earlier than 2:30pm.
What's Included
Accommodation
Simple hotels (7 nts), full-service camping (4 nts).
Meals
Breakfasts: 11, Lunches: 5, Dinners: 4
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
Dates & Prices
Aug 25
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- Sat 6 Jun 2026 > Wed 17 Jun 2026Guaranteed Departure6+ spaces of 14 leftPay MonthlyBest offer£2,649Book for£250 today, pay the rest later
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Customer reviews & ratings
First, I want to say the cooking team and our driver, Amadi were Outstanding. The food was much better than anticipated from the tour description and Amadi was just as enthusiastic as Carlos our guide, very knowledgeable and I could not believe how good he was at spotting animals. I would absolutely recommend the safari portion of the tour. Don't let the camping deter you! The tents were large and the bathroom were clean. If you have always wanted to go to Africa but need a lower cost version this is the tour for you. I would also like to mention the small tour size, everyone spoke the same language so we got quite close in the short amount of time. I cannot recommend the Zanzibar portion of the trip. The 1 star hotel (we were supposed to be in a 5 star hotel) was truly awful and there was nothing to do. Excellent guides. Safari was amazing. It would be a ten if the accommodations in Zanzibar were better. Going from a 5 star to horrible one star hotel ruined the end of the trip for me. I spent 3 days Washington I was anywhere else.
Robyn Sep, 2024 VerifiedI had a really great time on safari and the hosts (guide drivers cookers etc.) were so friendly and helpful I would easily reccomend this trip to friend or family. I would caveat that with you don't know who you'll end up going with but that's always a bit of a gamble. Unfortunate this time that there were a few challenging people but Emmilian and Goodluck made up for it. I'd probably also recommend to my family or friends to request if possible Emmilian as a guide - he's very passionate about the wildlife and making sure people have a good time. The safari was really good. Got to see so much and the CEO (Emmilian) was very accommodating to requests and ensuring everyone saw what they wanted and was helped in any way necessary. The only reason it didn't get a 10 was that the Zanzibar portion of the trip wasnt as enjoyable and don't think needed G adventures as it's a heavily touristy place.
Timothy Sep, 2024 Verified
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