Embark on our top best 10-day Tanzania private mid-range tour from Dar es Salaam, combining chimpanzee trekking in Mahale National Park, thrilling wildlife safaris in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, and serene Zanzibar beach relaxation. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, fascinating cultural encounters, and unforgettable wildlife moments blending comfort, authenticity, and adventure.
12 Days Tanzania Private Mid-Range Tour from Dar Es Salaam (2026 - 2027) Tour Summary
Tour Features for 12 Days Tanzania Private Mid-Range Tour from Dar Es Salaam (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
Luxury: This tour uses luxury lodges
Tour style
Private: This tour is arranged solely for you and will not be shared with others
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 Private Mid-Range Tour from Dar Es Salaam (2026 - 2027)
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Getting around: Minivan,
12 Days Tanzania Private Mid-Range Tour from Dar Es Salaam (2026 - 2027) Tour details
Arrival in Dar es Salaam
Upon arrival at Dar es Salaam Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our driver and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may take a short walk around the city or simply relax at the hotel to recover from your flight. In the evening, enjoy the coastal breeze as you prepare for the adventures ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Dar es Salaam
- Accommodation:
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Holiday Inn Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Flight to Mahale National Park – Wilderness Welcome
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Mahale (flight not included). A scenic journey brings you to the shores of Lake Tanganyika. From there, a boat transfer takes you across the crystal-clear waters with mountain views in the background. Arrive at your lodge nestled in nature. In the afternoon, enjoy lunch, relax by the lake, or take a guided nature walk before an evening game drive to spot forest and lakeside wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Mahale Mountains National Park
- Accommodation:
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Mango Trees Banda
- Meals & Drinks:
Chimpanzee Trekking in Mahale Forests
Today is dedicated to one of Africa’s most unique adventures—chimpanzee trekking. With experienced guides, venture into the dense rainforest in search of chimpanzee families. Listen to their calls echoing through the trees and observe their fascinating behaviors up close—feeding, grooming, or playing. The walk also offers chances to spot colobus monkeys, colorful birds, and butterflies. After an incredible day, return to camp for a lakeside sunset and relaxation
- Main Destination:
- Mahale Mountains National Park
- Accommodation:
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Mango Trees Banda
- Meals & Drinks:
Mahale – Dar es Salaam – Kilimanjaro – Arusha
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Dar es Salaam, where you’ll connect to Kilimanjaro Airport (flights not included). On arrival, our driver will meet you and take you to Arusha. Enjoy a safari briefing from your guide and spend the evening relaxing at your charming boutique hotel
- Main Destination:
- Arusha
- Accommodation:
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Green Mountain Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Journey to Serengeti National Park (Central Plains)
Depart Arusha after breakfast for Serengeti National Park, with game viewing along the way. The journey itself is scenic, passing rural villages, highlands, and the vast plains of the Serengeti. Upon entering the park, enjoy your first game drive as you encounter giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and perhaps your first lion. By evening, settle into your tented lodge, experiencing the magic of sleeping in the wild under starry skies.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Shuhudia Adventure Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende – River Crossing)
After breakfast, head north toward Kogatende, a region known for dramatic Mara River crossings during the Great Migration. Along the way, explore rocky outcrops and riverine woodlands, searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and elephants. At the riverbanks, witness herds of wildebeest and zebras gathering, preparing to cross the crocodile-infested waters. The sheer drama and energy of this moment make it one of the greatest spectacles in nature.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Serengeti Heritage Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Northern Serengeti – Balloon Safari & Great Migration Game Drive
Wake early for a breathtaking hot air balloon safari (optional, extra cost). Float above the Serengeti plains as the sun rises, watching herds below from a unique perspective. After a champagne bush breakfast, continue with a full-day game drive across Kogatende and Bologonja. Expect to see migration herds, predators in action, and dramatic river crossings. Picnic lunch is served under the shade of acacia trees before returning for a campfire dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Serengeti Heritage Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater via Olduvai Gorge
After breakfast, drive through the Serengeti once more, taking a different route for new wildlife encounters. Stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, where early human fossils were discovered. Learn about human evolution before continuing to Ngorongoro. As you arrive at the crater rim, take in breathtaking views of this natural wonder before checking in to your lodge for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
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Ngorongoro Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater Safari + Maasai Village – Flight to Zanzibar
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest intact caldera in the world. The crater floor teems with wildlife, offering high chances to spot all members of the Big Five in one day. Enjoy a picnic lunch by a hippo pool before ascending to visit a nearby Maasai village. Engage in their traditional dances, learn about their pastoral lifestyle, and witness cow milking rituals. Later, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your evening flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to your beach hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Beach
- Accommodation:
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Tembo House Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Zanzibar Beach Relaxation
Spend two days at leisure on Zanzibar’s stunning beaches. Sunbathe on white sands, swim in turquoise waters, or choose optional excursions such as a spice plantation tour, snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll, or exploring the winding streets of Stone Town. Evenings are free to relax with ocean views and fresh seafood dinners at your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Beach
- Accommodation:
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Tembo House Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Zanzibar Beach Relaxation
Spend two days at leisure on Zanzibar’s stunning beaches. Sunbathe on white sands, swim in turquoise waters, or choose optional excursions such as a spice plantation tour, snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll, or exploring the winding streets of Stone Town. Evenings are free to relax with ocean views and fresh seafood dinners at your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Beach
- Accommodation:
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Tembo House Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Departure from Zanzibar
After breakfast, enjoy some leisure time at the hotel or on the beach before your transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight. This concludes your memorable 12-day journey, filled with incredible wildlife encounters, rich cultural experiences, and relaxing moments along the Indian Ocean coast.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Beach
- Meals & Drinks:
What's Included
- Park Entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Camping Fees
- All Activities Mentioned
- Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Gold Accommodations
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Airport Pick Up
- Airport Drop off
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
What's Not Included
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Tip / Gratitude(5)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
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