11 Days Northern Circuit & Zanzibar

On this 11-day safari, you will explore the Northern Circuit and Zanzibar. Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara. You will enjoy the views of the Big Five animals. After an unforgettable wildlife safari, you will relax on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar.

Day 1: Arrival Day

Pick up from the airport and transfer to the lodge. After a short brief from your guide, you can relax at the lodge or embark on various optional activities. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay.

Optional Activities

  • Lake Duluti
  • Materuni waterfall

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

Wake up early in the morning and enjoy a buffet breakfast. Drive to Tarangire National Park. There, you will enjoy a lot of wildlife views. They include lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalos. Other wild animals include giraffes, wild dogs, antelopes, warthogs, and over 550 bird species. Enjoy stunning views of the life-giving Tarangire River. Enjoy dinner and overnight at the accommodation in Karatu.

Day 3: Karatu to Serengeti National Park

We begin our day with an early breakfast. We then drive towards the fertile highlands dotted with wheat and corn plantations. We then pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and head to the central Serengeti. Enjoy a delicious lunch and go for an afternoon game drive. Explore the Serengeti for the remaining hours and return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Optional Activities

  • Olduvai Gorge

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

We start the day with a morning game drive. Drive through the central Serengeti to witness wildlife in their active state. After breakfast, we embark on an afternoon drive with a picnic lunch on the way.

Serengeti is a spectacular wildlife destination in the world. It is home to the wildebeest migration, the Big Five, and other wild animals. We may see hippos, crocodiles, impalas, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and many more. We will return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, we leave Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is home to diverse wildlife, including wildebeests, zebras, lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and gazelles. Enjoy the view of this marvel with its crater rim rising to 2400 meters. The crater is home to over 500 species of birds.

Day 6: Lake Manyara to Zanzibar

Today, we head out of the Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara. Lake Manyara is named after the alkaline lake, which takes up two-thirds of its area. We explore the open grasslands and deciduous woodlands to spot animals like elephants, buffalos, zebras, and wildebeests. You can also see predators like wild dogs, lions, leopards, and cheetahs. After lunch, we drive to Arusha to catch our flight to Zanzibar.

Day 7-8: Relaxation in Zanzibar

For these two days, you will enjoy the coolest breezes of Zanzibar. At your time, you may head up to Nungwi, the charming tourist village in the north of Zanzibar. Enjoy the views and breezes from your accommodation. The Nungwi Beach is ideal for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. There are other options worth going after, including Mnemba Island, Tumbatu Island, and others.

Day 9: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the airport or seaport for the journey back home. End of the program. We are proud to let you explore the natural beauty of Tanzania. We are dying to see you again.

Day Highlight
Day 1 Arrival Day
Day 2 Tarangire National Park
Day 3 Karatu to Serengeti
Day 4 Serengeti National Park
Day 5 Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Day 6 Lake Manyara to Zanzibar
Day 7-8 Relaxation in Zanzibar
Day 9 Departure

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