Experience the ultimate 12-day Tanzania adventure, combining thrilling Tanzania safaris in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire with Zanzibar’s pristine beaches. Witness the Big Five, hike scenic landscapes, and dive into the crystal-clear waters of Mnemba Atoll. This perfect blend of wildlife, culture, and relaxation creates an unforgettable journey.
12 Days Tanzania Group Budget Safari & Zanzibar (2026 - 2027) Tour Summary
Tour Features for 12 Days Tanzania Group Budget Safari & Zanzibar (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
: No accommodation standard defined
Tour style
Group: This shared adventure places you in a small group setting
Customizable Tour
Feel free to request minor Changes to suit your preferences
Suitable for all travelers
Best for the year : 2026, 2027, 2028, and +
Activities and Transportation: 12 Days Tanzania Group Budget Safari & Zanzibar (2026 - 2027)
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Activities: Game drives,
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Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle,Normal 4x4 vehicle (closed sides and roof),
12 Days Tanzania Group Budget Safari & Zanzibar (2026 - 2027) Tour details
Arrival & Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
You will be picked up at the airport and transferred to the hotel in Arusha town where you will overnight. You will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming Safari.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha
- Accommodation:
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The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
You will depart from Arusha in the morning and drive to the Tarangire National Park where you will discover the true enormity of the deserted termite mounds and ancient baobab trees. The colossal herds of African elephants dominate the golden savannah and screeching flocks of the striking yellow collared lovebird can be heard from miles away. The wildlife that roams the scenic landscape of the Tarangire includes lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetah, mongoose, buffaloes and baboons. You will spend your first night at the comprehensive camping facilities are on offer. There will be a tantalizing dinner served in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge And Camps OR Jambo Lodge And Camps
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Manyara / Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
We will depart for the Serengeti National Park once you have finished your appetizing breakfast. If you are lucky, you may encounter the odd animal on route because we pass via the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Tanzania's oldest and most frequented national park, that is also a world heritage site and recently branded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Serengeti is renowned for the annual migration of the herds and ever-growing wildlife population. We will enjoy a picnic lunch on one of the kopjes (rock outcropping). Our game drive will venture further into the park. After the game drive, we will proceed to the Serengeti National Park where you will be provided with comprehensive camping facilities and an appetizing meal.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tumbili Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
We will begin our day with an early morning game drive in the central Serengeti National Park. The savannah is an active landscape and the air is flooded with the melodies the birds create as the regenerated sunlight starts to illuminate the full landscape. Your guide will study the prints on the ground to pursue predators. We will drive to the Comprehensive area located near the rim of the crater. You will be provided with dinner and satisfactory camping facilities.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National park
- Accommodation:
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Simba Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu / Lake Manyara
A scarce amount safari destination produces the same experience as the Ngorongoro Crater – the game viewing is simply effortless. Most animals remain within the crater due to its high walls. This is the perfect location to view every member of ‘The Big 5’ in one day. We will have a wonderful picnic lunch inside the crater. The unfilled caldera is also home to hyenas, hippo, zebra, wildebeest and an impressive variety of water birds. Your guide will enlighten you by sharing facts about the animals, vegetation and locating hidden animals. After late afternoon we will drive you to Mto wa Mbu / Lake Manyara where you will overnight and get a dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge And Camps OR Jambo Lodge And Camps
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
On our last day of the tour (we know, we wish it was longer too!), we will experience the beauty of Lake Manyara National Park. We will enjoy an early breakfast, in order to start our game drive early enough to spot the “Big Five” mammals. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park provides picturesque, yet varying scenery. Throughout the day we will experience the shrubbery of the golden savannah, mighty rivers, and amazing wildlife. We will eat our picnic lunch in the heart of the beautiful park. Soda Lake and the surrounding savannah support the highly diverse ecosystem, leading to the diverse array of wildlife to be viewed within the park. With over four hundred species of dazzling birds, some of which are migratory, Lake Manyara National Park is a birdwatcher's paradise. Lake Manyara National Park is home to the legendary tree-climbing lions as well as powerful water buffalo, immense African elephant, soaring giraffe.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge And Camps OR Jambo Lodge And Camps
- Meals & Drinks:
Arusha to Zanzibar (Flight not included to the price)
Up on arrival in Zanzibar will pick up from the airport and transfer to your hotel BB For overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Beach
- Accommodation:
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Tembo House Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Prison Island & Nakupenda Island
Prison Island: You will get the opportunity to visit the tortoise sanctuary, which contains a large colony of giant tortoise imported from Seychelles in the late 19th century. The average weight of these creatures is 200 kg, and many of them are said to be over 150 years old. There will be a chance to touch the tortoise and take photos. The island is also home to a colony of beautiful peacocks. After late afternoon drive back to your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Nakupenda Island
- Accommodation:
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Tembo House Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
City Tour + Spice Plantation Tour in Stone Town
After breakfast, depart for a guided City Tour in Stone Town for 3hrs where our guide will introduce you to all the buildings of interest and famous viewpoints. Stone town and its buildings are full of history and stories of the old times of Zanzibar, during the Sultans (Arabs), Europeans and Missionaries. Zanzibar has written the history of this beautiful island. You will visit the Anglican Cathedral and the Slave markets, the Palace of the Sultans, Tip Tip’s House, the Old Arabic Fort, Fordham Park and of course the famous Zanzibar Doors in our petite little streets. We will show you Henna Art and bring you to the fruit and vegetable market. So be ready for a walk through the long history of Zanzibar and its numerous streets. After discover the history of Stone Town you will take 15minutes drive to Spice Plantation Center for minimum 3hrs. We will take you on a tour of a farm and explain each and every spice you can find in Zanzibar.
- Main Destination:
- Spice Plantation
- Accommodation:
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Smiles Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Relax on the Beach
Relaxing at Beach Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Beach
- Accommodation:
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Smiles Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Relax at the Beach
Relaxing at Beach Dinner and overnight at your hotel Meals HB.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Beach
- Accommodation:
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Smiles Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Departure
After breakfast transfer to Airport for departure.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
What's Included
- Park Entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Camping Fees
- All Activities Mentioned
- Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Silver Accommodations
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
What's Not Included
- Hot Air Balloon(US$650)
- Airport Pick Up
- Airport Drop off
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Tip / Gratitude(10)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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