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Best of Tanzania in 14 days
This itinerary lets you fully experience Tanzania’s wildlife, culture, and stunning beaches without feeling rushed. It's a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.
Day 1 - Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to hotel in Arusha.
Relax and recover from your flight.
Day - Explore Arusha
Visit the Cultural Heritage Centre. Stroll around local markets.
Get a taste of Tanzanian cuisine at a local restaurant.
Day 3 - Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire (about 2 hours).
Afternoon game drive – spot elephants, lions, and baobab trees.
Overnight at a lodge inside the park.
Day 4 - Full day Tarangire
Morning and afternoon game drives. Picnic lunch in the park.
Evening relaxation at the lodge.
Day 5 - Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Scenic drive through the Rift Valley to Serengeti (about 6 hours). Stop at a Maasai village (optional).
Evening game drive on the way to the lodge.
Day 6 - Serengeti safari adventure
Morning and afternoon game drives.
Search for the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino.
Sunset viewing over the savannah.
Day 7 - Central to Nothern Serengeti
Travel to the northern Serengeti.
Witness the Great Migration (seasonal).
Game drives along the Mara River – look out for crocodiles and wildebeest crossings.
Day 8 - Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater
Morning game drive in Serengeti. Drive to Ngorongoro (about 4 hours).
Overnight at a lodge on the crater rim.
Day 9 - Ngorongoro crater safari
Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive.
Picnic lunch by the hippo pool.
Spot black rhinos, lions, and flamingos.
Day 10 - Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park (about 1.5 hours). Game drive – tree-climbing lions, elephants, and flamingos.
Evening at a nearby lodge.
Day 11 - Arusha to Zanzibar
Drive back to Arusha (2 hours). Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar (1 hour). Check into a hotel in Stone Town.
Evening stroll through Stone Town’s narrow alleys.
Day 12 - Stone town exploration
Visit historical sites – Sultan’s Palace, Old Fort, and Forodhani Gardens.
Spice tour – learn about Zanzibar’s spice heritage.
Dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the ocean.
Day 13 - Beach time in zanzibar
Travel to Nungwi or Kendwa (1.5-hour drive).
Relax on the white sandy beaches.
Optional activities – snorkeling, diving, or sunset dhow cruise.
Day 14 - Departure
Morning swim or beach walk. Drive back to Stone Town. Fly out from Zanzibar International Airport.
