12 Days Midrange Tanzania Friends Safari and Zanzibar Beach Tour

Our representative meets your group at Kilimanjaro International Airport and assists with luggage before we drive to Arusha. The road transfer covers approximately 50 km (31 miles) and normally takes one hour, depending on traffic. We assist with hotel check-in, confirm the room arrangements for your friends, and explain the next morning's departure.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Kibo Palace Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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We collect your group after breakfast and leave Arusha for Tarangire National Park. The drive covers approximately 120 km (75 miles) and takes two to three hours along paved roads before reaching the park entrance.

Our guide leads the game drive through wooded areas, open grasslands, and sections near the Tarangire River. We look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and lions while allowing everyone time to take photographs.

We arrange a picnic lunch at an approved rest area before continuing the afternoon game drive. Around 4:30 PM, we leave the park and travel towards Lake Manyara, where we check your group into a midrange lodge.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Manyara Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After an early breakfast, we drive approximately 60 to 90 km (37 to 56 miles) towards Ngorongoro Crater. The transfer normally takes one to two hours, depending on the lodge, before our guide completes entry formalities and drives down to the crater floor.

We spend the morning exploring open grasslands and areas near the hippo pools. Our guide looks for lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and black rhinos, stopping where the group can observe wildlife safely.

At midday, we arrange your packed lunch at an official picnic area. We continue exploring the crater during the afternoon before climbing back to the highlands and transferring your group to a midrange lodge.

We depart after breakfast and travel through the Ngorongoro highlands towards Serengeti National Park. The journey covers approximately 170 to 220 km (106 to 137 miles), taking four to six hours before extended game-drive stops.

As we reach the open plains, our guide explains the wildlife viewing opportunities in Central Serengeti. We enter the park and begin an afternoon game drive, looking for lions, giraffes, elephants, cheetahs, and zebras.

We continue towards the Seronera area and arrive at your midrange tented camp in the late afternoon. Our team helps with check-in and confirms the group's room arrangements.

Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Overnight:

Zawadi Serengeti Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We begin the morning game drive around 6:30 AM, when temperatures are cooler and many animals are active. Our guide takes the group through the Seronera Valley and surrounding plains, where lions, leopards, elephants, and cheetahs may be found.

We normally spend six to eight hours exploring the park, covering approximately 80 to 150 km (50 to 93 miles). Our private vehicle allows the group to agree on longer photography stops or changes to the route within park rules.

We stop for a picnic lunch at a designated area before continuing the afternoon game drive. Later, we return to camp, where everyone can relax and enjoy dinner together.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Zawadi Serengeti Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We leave camp early to explore a different part of Central Serengeti. Our guide follows tracks near river banks, rocky hills, and open grasslands, where lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and other animals may be seen.

We may cover 70 to 140 km (43 to 87 miles) during five to eight hours of game driving, depending on animal sightings. We allow enough time for your group to watch wildlife and take photographs without rushing between locations.

After a picnic lunch, we continue exploring before returning to the camp in the late afternoon. Our team arranges dinner and helps the group prepare for the following morning's flight.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Zawadi Serengeti Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, we check out of camp and drive towards Seronera Airstrip. Depending on the flight schedule, we include a short morning game drive covering approximately 20 to 50 km (12 to 31 miles).

Our guide assists your group with flight check-in before departure to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, our Zanzibar representative welcomes everyone and arranges a private transfer to your midrange hotel.

The remaining afternoon is free for the group to rest, enjoy the hotel facilities, or visit the nearby beach.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Spice Tree by Turaco

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Our local guide meets your group after breakfast and leads a walking tour through Stone Town. We visit historical buildings, local markets, old streets, and shopping areas while explaining Zanzibar's culture and trading history.

The guided walk normally covers 3 to 5 km (2 to 3 miles) and lasts around three to four hours. We allow time for your group to shop, take photographs, and enjoy lunch before returning to the hotel.

Destination:

Stone Town Zanzibar

Overnight:

Spice Tree by Turaco

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We arrange a morning boat trip from Stone Town to Prison Island, taking approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Our guide explains the island's history and takes the group to see the giant tortoises.

We then continue by boat to Nakupenda Sandbank, where our team arranges lunch and time for swimming. The group can relax together and enjoy the beach before the return journey.

The full excursion normally takes five to seven hours, depending on sea conditions and tides. We transfer everyone back to the midrange hotel in the afternoon.

Destination:

Prison Island

Overnight:

Spice Tree by Turaco

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, we drive to a working spice farm, where our guide introduces cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, and other local crops. Everyone can join the guided demonstration and learn how the spices are grown and used.

We then continue to Jozani Forest for a guided walk along marked paths. Our local guide helps the group look for Zanzibar red colobus monkeys while explaining the rules for wildlife viewing.

The combined road journey normally covers 70 to 110 km (43 to 68 miles), depending on the hotel location. We return to your accommodation in the afternoon.

Destination:

Spice Plantations

Overnight:

Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Our team arranges a morning transfer to Matemwe or Muyuni Beach for a snorkelling trip near Mnemba Atoll. We provide snorkelling equipment and life jackets before our boat crew explains the planned route and safety procedures.

The boat excursion normally lasts two to three hours, with time to swim and observe reef fish in suitable sea conditions. Friends who prefer not to snorkel can remain aboard where the boat operator permits.

After the excursion, we return to shore and transfer the group to your midrange beach hotel.

Destination:

Mnemba

Overnight:

Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We begin the morning with a guided visit to Nungwi village, where our local guide introduces fishing activities and traditional dhow construction. We arrange time for photographs and a short walk through suitable sections of the village.

We then drive approximately 5 to 7 km (3 to 4 miles) to Kendwa Beach, taking around 15 to 25 minutes. We leave enough time for swimming, beach games, and lunch before returning to the hotel.

Our team can also help arrange an optional group dinner at a local beach restaurant.

Destination:

Nungwi Village

Overnight:

Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We keep the final planned day free so your group can enjoy the beach without a fixed tour schedule. Everyone can choose to swim, relax at the hotel, or take part in optional water activities.

Our local team remains available to help arrange transport or additional excursions. If your departure flight leaves today, we coordinate check-out and the airport transfer for the group.