13 Days Best of Tanzania and Zanzibar
Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Lake Manyara · Zanzibar
Safari overview
13 Days Best of Tanzania and Zanzibar
Combining a unique Tanzania safari adventure with the idyllic beaches of Zanzibar, this itinerary reveals the wonders of Tanzania. Enjoy the Big Five as you explore famous parks like the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire. Then indulge into the sumptuous luxury of a private villa on the tropical white sand of Zanzibar. Exciting and relaxing in equal measure, this really is the best of Tanzania.
Day by day
13 Days, Planned to the Last Sunset
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After landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by a Lappet Faced Safaris representative, who will assist with your visa process and luggage collection. Transfer to the African Tulip Boutique Hotel in Arusha for a briefing and a restful evening.
- Full board
Where you sleep tonight
Experience elegance and comfort at the African Tulip Boutique Hotel in Arusha. Enjoy luxurious rooms, world-class dining, and exceptional hospitality. -
After breakfast, meet your safari guide and cook, then head towards Northern Serengeti via flight from Arusha. Explore the vast, game-rich landscapes with potential sightings of the Great Migration during the dry season months.
- Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Camp
- Meals: Full board
- Full board
Where you sleep · Serengeti
Discover the unforgettable experience of Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge! Nestled in Tanzania’s stunning Serengeti National Park, this luxurious lodge. - Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Camp
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Travel through the Lobo Valley and Seronera Valley, where predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards await. With its unique ecosystem, the Seronera area offers some of the best game viewing and photographic opportunities.
Accommodation:
Meals: Full board- Full board
Where you sleep · Serengeti
Discover the unforgettable experience of Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge! Nestled in Tanzania’s stunning Serengeti National Park, this luxurious lodge. -
After a morning drive in Central Serengeti, visit the Olduvai Gorge Museum to explore the origins of early humans. Continue to Ngorongoro for breathtaking views from your lodge.
- Full board
Where you sleep · Ngorongoro & Karatu
Stay at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, perched on the eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy breathtaking views, luxurious accommodations, and convenient. -
Rise early for a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, famed for dense wildlife populations and picturesque landscapes. Look out for endangered black rhinos among many other species.
- Full board
Where you sleep tonight
Discover Endoro Lodge, a serene and luxurious lodge nestled near the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy spacious rooms, exceptional service, and stunning views. -
Lake Manyara’s groundwater forest offers a lush environment for diverse wildlife, including baboons and possibly tree-climbing lions. Optional cultural activities in Mto wa Mbu village are available.
- Full board
Where you sleep · Lake Manyara
Stay at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, offering breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara. Enjoy luxury accommodations, exceptional. -
Famous for large herds of elephants and giant baobab trees, Tarangire offers an unforgettable day of wildlife encounters, especially during the dry season.
- Full board
Where you sleep · Tarangire
Discover Tarangire Safari Lodge, a luxurious lodge offering breathtaking views and an unforgettable safari experience. Located in the heart of Tarangire. -
Fly to Zanzibar and settle into the tranquil Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel, where turquoise waters and white sand beaches await. Customize your stay with optional tours of Stone Town, spice farms, or diving adventures.
- Full board
Where you sleep tonight
Escape to Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel, a stunning beachfront resort in Zanzibar. Enjoy luxurious accommodations, pristine beaches, vibrant marine life. -
After lunch, transfer from Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel to Zanzibar Airport. Fly to Dar es Salaam to catch your international return flight.
- Breakfast
Transparent pricing
What This Safari Costs
Prices are per person sharing for a private 13-day / 12-night safari, and depend on the lodges you choose. Park fees, guide, 4×4 and meals are included in every tier.
| Season | Solo | 2 guests | 4 guests | 6+ guests |
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| Low season 1 March – 31 May The long rains. Lowest prices and the greenest landscape. | $9,620 | $6,410 | $5,650 | $5,320 |
| High season 1 November – 20 December, 6 January – 29 February Dry and green in turn, with good game viewing and easier lodge availability. | $10,140 | $6,750 | $5,950 | $5,610 |
| Peak season 1 June – 31 October, 21 December – 5 January Migration river crossings and the driest months. Book well ahead. | $11,250 | $7,500 | $6,620 | $6,230 |
All prices are per person sharing, in USD.
Final quotes depend on season, group size and lodge availability — tell us your dates and we'll confirm exact pricing free of charge.
The fine print, upfront
What's Included
Included
- All Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Not included
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation
- Items of a personal nature
Days 2-3: Northern Serengeti Adventure
After breakfast, meet your safari guide and cook, then head towards Northern Serengeti via flight from Arusha. Explore the vast, game-rich landscapes with potential sightings of the Great Migration during the dry season months.
- Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Camp
- Meals: Full board
Days 4-5: Wildlife Encounters in Central Serengeti
Travel through the Lobo Valley and Seronera Valley, where predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards await. With its unique ecosystem, the Seronera area offers some of the best game viewing and photographic opportunities.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Full board
Days 10-12: Fly to Zanzibar’s Beaches
Fly to Zanzibar and settle into the tranquil Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel, where turquoise waters and white sand beaches await. Customize your stay with optional tours of Stone Town, spice farms, or diving adventures.
- Overnight: Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel – Superior Deluxe Chalet (Half board)
Ying / Aug 2026
The guide was very experienced
It was a very enjoyable trip! We were always lucky, and our wishes always came true. We had great travel companions and a great guide, and a…
catchatter2016
Best custom Private Small Group Safari Experience by Lappet Faced Safaris
Francisco was amazing at organizing exactly the trip we wanted. He took the time to answer all our questions and custom made our trip with a great price. We chose the luxury tented lodges but the mid-priced accommodations looked good too. We saw so many animals up close, right by our Land Rovers, on our custom private 10 day safari (Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro). He also arranged a three night get away on Zanzibar at the Zuri Zanzibar resort. It was fabulous! All of the accommodations were fabulous and the food was delicious. You can trust Francisco to organize your safari and make it the trip of your lifetime! This trip exceeded our expectations and that is saying a lot for our group! Our guides, Ukadi & Alfred, were also amazing, they have a lot of experience as a safari guides and have vast knowledge on the animals, plants, trees and the culture. They spotted so many animals and birds for us, and were patient while we photographed everything. We even got to see all of the Big 5! We saw huge pools of hippos, leopards, cheetahs, lions, elephants, rhinos, Cape buffalos, zebras, wildebeest, ostriches, baboons, hyenas and much, much more! We really recommend going with Lappet Faced Safari tour company, they are the best! Thank you for sharing your beautiful world with us.
Kiki / Aug 2026
A truly unforgettable trip, the local tour guide was very responsible!
Overall, our trip to Kenya was fantastic. The itinerary was excellent, and they handled a few hotel issues very promptly and efficiently. Our…
Yixin D
Lappet Faced Safari Forever!
Francisco and his team have done a very good job. Francisco has arranged everything in Tanzania and kept an eye on our trip. Francisco's response speed is very fast. He arranged a photographer for our Safari The photographer recorded all the animals we saw and the wonderful moments. Our driver Noel is like my big brother. He has eagle eyes and finds animals at any time. He knows time management, and we have nothing to worry about with him. We saw rhinoceros and even baby rhinoceros six times in Ngorongoro, and on the third day we had seen all the Big Five and their babys.This is a Great Safari.Francisco and his team are very reliable. We paid the full amount when we were in China. Francisco completed all our hotel reservation requirements and sent us a hotel reservation form.Francisco is very honest. Their profits are not high, but they take their customers very seriously, even if their company is small.Their prices are detailed and transparent, and all details will be sent. Choosing them will make you have an unforgettable trip!弗朗西斯科和他的团队非常好，弗朗西斯科为我们安排好了一切，所有酒店没有任何更改，他安排了摄影师记录了我们的游猎时光，我们在第三天的时候已经看到了Big Five 和他们的babys.
xiang / Jul 2026
A very reliable travel agency
Driving an off-road vehicle bumpily on the vast grassland, the dust raised seems to be a filter of time, instantly pulling people back to the…
philo04
Wonderful Safari experience with Myk as our guide
We did a custom made safari tour for seven nights in Tanzania using the guide Myk Walcott from this company. It was an amazing experience. Myk is a fantastic guide, he is calm, supportive, knowledgeable, is a very safe driver, and is an excellent game driver, he tended to our every need. We stayed in four different hotels and all were excellent, the good was excellent, every detail was well organized. We had fantastic packed lunches on the go, we always had cold bottled water at our disposal. We felt very safe and like we were in good hands. We highly recommend this safari company and especially Myk as your guide. He went above and beyond for us, taking us to a local market in Arusha per our request and we even stopped at a local orphange to drop off supplies near the Tarangire National Park which was a wonderful experience. We only wish we could have stayed for longer and we hope to return in the future. Highly recommended
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