13 Days Private Tanzania Big Five Safari | Zanzibar Midrange Tour

We collect you from your hotel in Arusha after breakfast and begin the drive toward Tarangire National Park, which normally takes approximately two hours. After completing the entrance procedures, our guide leads a game drive through the baobab woodland and along the Tarangire River, where elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and lions may be found. We explore different areas of the park, stopping when we encounter interesting wildlife and allowing time for photography.

During the day, we arrange a picnic lunch at a designated location before continuing through another wildlife area. In the late afternoon, we leave Tarangire and transfer to the Lake Manyara area, where your midrange accommodation is arranged for the night.

We collect you from your hotel in Arusha after breakfast and begin the drive toward Tarangire National Park, which normally takes approximately two hours. After completing the entrance procedures, our guide leads a game drive through the baobab woodland and along the Tarangire River, where elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and lions may be found. We explore different areas of the park, stopping when we encounter interesting wildlife and allowing time for photography.

During the day, we arrange a picnic lunch at a designated location before continuing through another wildlife area. In the late afternoon, we leave Tarangire and transfer to the Lake Manyara area, where your midrange accommodation is arranged for the night.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Manyara Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, we drive through the Karatu highlands toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Our guide completes the entrance formalities before we descend to the crater floor, where we spend the day searching for lions, buffaloes, black rhinos, hippos, zebras, and other animals. The crater's grasslands, woodland, and lake areas provide different wildlife-viewing opportunities during the same safari.

We arrange a picnic lunch at an approved site and continue exploring another section of the crater during the afternoon. Later, we climb back toward the crater rim and transfer to your arranged midrange lodge in the Ngorongoro area.

We begin the journey from the Ngorongoro highlands toward Serengeti National Park, passing through open landscapes where zebras, wildebeest, and giraffes may be seen along the way. Our guide explains the changing surroundings and makes suitable stops for wildlife photographs as we approach Central Serengeti. The drive takes us into the Seronera area, where the afternoon game drive begins.

We explore grasslands and river sections looking for lions, leopards, elephants, and other wildlife. After the afternoon safari, we transfer to your midrange tented camp or lodge in Central Serengeti.

We start the morning with a game drive through Central Serengeti while temperatures are still relatively cool. Our guide visits wildlife areas around the Seronera Valley, where lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and other animals may be seen. We follow routes through grasslands, woodland, and river surroundings, allowing time to watch animals and take photographs from safe positions.

After a picnic lunch, we continue to another part of the park, choosing the route according to wildlife activity and your interests. The private safari arrangement allows us to spend longer at interesting sightings before returning to your midrange accommodation in the late afternoon.

Today we explore other wildlife areas in Central Serengeti, giving us more opportunities to see animals that may not have appeared during the previous day. Our guide searches open grasslands for cheetahs and grazing animals while checking woodland and river areas for elephants, lions, leopards, and giraffes. We spend time observing animal behavior and photographing wildlife rather than moving continuously between distant locations.

We arrange a picnic lunch and continue exploring during the afternoon, following recent animal sightings where conditions allow. We return to your midrange lodge or tented camp after the day's game drive.

We dedicate another full day to exploring Central Serengeti, allowing us to reach wildlife areas that were not covered earlier. Our guide may select routes around rocky outcrops, river sections, or open plains, depending on recent sightings and road conditions. We search for lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, hippos, and other animals while allowing enough time at suitable viewing locations. After lunch at an approved picnic area, we continue the afternoon game drive and revisit promising wildlife areas when practical. We return to your midrange accommodation and confirm the following morning's flight arrangements.

We arrange a final morning game drive through Central Serengeti before transferring to the airstrip. Our guide plans the route according to your confirmed flight departure while allowing time for wildlife sightings along the way. At the airstrip, we assist with luggage handling and check-in procedures before your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, our island representative welcomes you and arranges a private transfer to your midrange beach hotel. We confirm the upcoming island excursions and leave the remaining time free for relaxation.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Kisiwa House

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We begin the Zanzibar program with a guided walking tour through Stone Town, the historic center of Zanzibar City. Our local guide introduces traditional Swahili architecture, carved wooden doors, narrow streets, and important public landmarks. We explore selected historical areas and local markets while learning about the island's trading history and the communities that have influenced Zanzibar's culture.  The tour includes time for photographs and browsing local shops before we arrange your return transfer. The remaining afternoon is free for relaxing at the hotel or enjoying nearby beach activities.

Destination:

Stone Town Zanzibar

Overnight:

Tembo House Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We collect you from your hotel and transfer to the Stone Town waterfront for a boat trip to Prison Island. Our guide introduces the island's history and takes you to the giant tortoise sanctuary, where you can observe the tortoises and explore the permitted visitor areas. After the visit, we continue by boat toward Nakupenda Sandbank.  At Nakupenda, you can swim, relax on the sand, and enjoy the coastal scenery when tide and weather conditions are suitable. Our boat crew coordinates the activities and return journey before we transfer you back to the hotel.

Destination:

Prison Island

Overnight:

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We begin with a guided visit to a spice farm, where our local guide explains how cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, and tropical fruits are grown. You can smell fresh spices, observe the plants, and sample seasonal fruits while learning about local farming activities. After the plantation visit, we continue by road toward Jozani Forest. At Jozani, we follow designated walking trails with a local guide and look for Zanzibar red colobus monkeys. The visit may also include the mangrove boardwalk, depending on the available route. After completing both excursions, we transfer you back to your midrange beach hotel.

Destination:

Jozan Forest Tours

Overnight:

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We arrange a transfer to the northeast coast of Zanzibar for a snorkeling excursion in the waters near Mnemba Atoll. Our boat crew provides a briefing and snorkeling equipment before taking you to suitable reef areas according to sea conditions. During the activity, you may see colorful fish, coral formations, and other marine life while swimming in the designated snorkeling areas.  We allow time to enjoy the ocean before returning to the departure beach, where our driver arranges the transfer back to your hotel. The excursion takes place outside the privately managed island unless separate access has been authorized.

Destination:

Mnemba

Overnight:

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We begin the day with a transfer to Nungwi on Zanzibar's northern coast, where you can explore the beach, coastal surroundings, and local village areas. Our guide introduces the area's fishing traditions and allows time to enjoy the shoreline or take photographs. We then continue to Kendwa Beach, which is known for its broad sandy coastline and beach activities. At Kendwa, you can swim when sea conditions are suitable or relax by the ocean. We keep the schedule flexible before arranging your return transfer to the hotel.

Destination:

Nungwi Village

Overnight:

Amaan Beach Bungalows

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We leave the final day free for you to enjoy Zanzibar's beaches and hotel facilities without a fixed excursion schedule. You can relax by the swimming pool, walk along the shoreline, or enjoy swimming when conditions allow. Our team can also assist with an optional sunset dhow cruise or other coastal activities if requested. The flexible schedule provides time to rest after the wildlife safari and Zanzibar excursions while enjoying the island at your own pace.