14-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Birdwatching Safari + 6-Day Zanzibar Beach Extension

This 14-day safari offers a rich and well-paced wildlife and birdwatching experience across Tanzania’s most iconic destinations: Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, Northern & Central Serengeti (including Lobo Valley), and Ngorongoro Crater.
The journey combines immersive game drives, guided walking safaris, birding hotspots, and scenic landscapes—perfectly balanced with comfort and relaxation.

Safari & Beach Holiday Overview

This 21-day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday is a carefully crafted journey combining exceptional wildlife viewing, world-class birdwatching, and relaxing coastal escape. The safari portion explores Tanzania’s most celebrated ecosystems—Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, Northern and Central Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater—offering diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and unhurried exploration at a comfortable pace.

Highlights include guided walking safaris, extensive game drives, encounters with the Great Wildebeest Migration at the Mara River, and outstanding birdlife ranging from flamingos at soda lakes to raptors of the Serengeti plains. The itinerary is designed to balance adventure with relaxation, ensuring ample time in each destination while avoiding rushed travel days.

The journey concludes with a 6-day Zanzibar beach extension, blending cultural discovery in historic Stone Town with tranquil beachfront relaxation. Guests enjoy guided excursions such as the Stone Town tour, Prison Island, spice plantations, and Jozani Forest, alongside optional ocean activities and leisurely beach days.

This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a comprehensive East African safari experience paired with a tropical island escape, all delivered with professional guiding, handpicked accommodations, and seamless logistics from arrival to departure.

Safari Summary Itinerary

Day 1–2: Arusha National Park
Day 3–4: Tarangire National Park
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park
Day 6: Lake Natron
Day 7–9: Northern Serengeti (Mara River / Lobo Valley)
Day 10–12: Central Serengeti
Day 13: Ngorongoro Crater
Day 14: Transfer to Arusha

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha National Park – Full Game Drive

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Meet your professional safari guide and transfer to Arusha National Park for a full-day game drive.
Explore diverse habitats including montane forests and the Momella Lakes. Expect sightings of giraffes, buffaloes, colobus monkeys, and rich birdlife such as the African Paradise Flycatcher.

Accommodation: Outpost Lodge
Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Arusha National Park – Walking Safari & Game Drive

After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking safari with an armed ranger—an intimate way to experience wildlife and birds on foot.
In the afternoon, continue with a game drive around Ngurdoto Crater and Momella Lakes, searching for elephants, antelopes, and water birds.

Accommodation: Outpost Lodge
Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Day 3: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive spotting elephants, giraffes, lions, and colorful birds such as the Yellow-collared Lovebird.

Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meals: Full Board
https://www.sopalodges.com/tarangire-sopa-lodge/the-lodge

Day 4: Tarangire National Park – Full Day Game Drives

Spend a full day exploring Tarangire with morning and afternoon game drives.
Follow the Tarangire River ecosystem in search of lions, leopards, buffaloes, and raptors including African Fish Eagles, Tawny Eagles, and White-headed Vultures.

Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meals: Full Board

Day 5: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
Enjoy game drives and birdwatching around the soda lake—home to flamingos, pelicans, storks, and crowned cranes. Look out for the park’s famous tree-climbing lions.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Rift Valley
Meals: Full Board
https://africa-safari.com/africa-safari-rift-valley/

Day 6: Lake Manyara – Lake Natron

Drive to the remote and dramatic Lake Natron, set beneath Mount Oldonyo Lengai.
Spend the day birdwatching for Greater Flamingos, pelicans, and other waterbirds. Optional visit to Ngare Sero Waterfalls.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron
Meals: Full Board
https://africa-safari.com/africa-safari-lake-natron-accomodation/

Day 7–9: Northern Serengeti (Mara River / Lobo Valley)

After breakfast, drive into the Northern Serengeti, focusing on the Mara River region.
These days are dedicated to witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration, where massive herds cross crocodile-infested rivers—one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Expect excellent predator activity including lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

Accommodation: Anantya Serengeti
Meals: Full Board
https://the-uniques.com/

Day 10–12: Central Serengeti

Travel south to Central Serengeti (Seronera region).
Enjoy extensive game drives across the endless plains, home to large herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, and big cats. Birdlife includes Lilac-breasted Rollers, Golden-breasted Starlings, and vultures.
On Day 12, enjoy a final sunset game drive.

Accommodation: Thorn Tree Central Serengeti
Meals: Full Board
https://thorntreecamp.com/

Day 13: Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for a full game drive.
Spot the Big Five, including the rare Black Rhino, along with hippos, lions, and rich birdlife such as Grey Crowned Cranes and Pel’s Fishing Owl.
Later, drive to Karatu for overnight.

Accommodation: Haradali Home, Karatu
https://natureresponsiblesafari.com/ngorongoro-haradali-home-karatu/

Day 14: Karatu – Arusha

After breakfast, transfer back to Arusha.
Depending on time, enjoy shopping or local markets before transfer to the airport for onward travel.

End of Tanzania Safari

Safari Cost

USD 13,090 for 2 people

6-Day Zanzibar Beach Extension (Half Board)

Cost for 2 people: USD 2,605
(Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 1: Arrival – Stone Town

Arrival at Zanzibar Airport or ferry terminal. Transfer to Stone Town hotel. Evening at leisure exploring Forodhani Gardens and the old town.

Accommodation: Tembo Hotel

Day 2: Stone Town Tour – Prison Island – Beach Resort

Guided Stone Town tour followed by a boat trip to Prison Island.
Later transfer to your beach resort (north or east coast).

Day 3: Spice Tour & Beach Relaxation

Morning spice plantation tour. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 4: Jozani Forest

Visit Jozani Forest to see the rare Red Colobus Monkeys and mangrove boardwalks.

Day 5: Beach Day & Optional Activities

Optional dolphin tour, snorkeling, or dhow sunset cruise.

Day 6: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to airport or ferry.

Beach Accommodation (Days 2–6): Amani Bungalows

Grand Total Package Cost

USD 15,695 for 2 people

Tour Includes

Guaranteed safari on confirmation
All ground transport & transfers
Accommodation & meals as per itinerary
All park entrance fees & government taxes
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
All game drives
Mineral water during safari

Tour Excludes

Tips
Laundry
Drinks & beverages
International flights
Visa & travel insurance
Personal expenses