Classic Northern Tanzania & Zanzibar Circuit - 11 - $7,545
Trip Summary and Itinerary Map
Trip Summary
Day 1-2: Arumeru River Lodge, Arusha
Day 2-4: Bashay Rift Lodge, Karatu
Day 4-7: Mara River Post, Northern Serengeti
Day 7-11: Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa, Zanzibar
Start from Kilimanjaro International Airport and end at Zanzibar Airport
Landmarks potentially visited on Classic Northern Tanzania & Zanzibar Circuit
Itinerary
The itinerary below is designed to give you an overview of the route. Get in touch with our team for a full travel itinerary, or to create a tailor-made trip.
Day 1-2: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Arusha
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Note: We have a dedicated flight partner in the US who can help you find and book the best international flights for you.
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your lodge, settling in after your flights.
Overnight: Arumeru River Lodge (1 night)
Day 2-4: Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you'll depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a day of game viewing. Late afternoon, you'll drive up the escarpment and to your lodge in the Karatu Highlands.
Overnight: Bashay Rift Lodge (2 nights)
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
Today you have an exciting game drive to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, taking picnic lunches with you. You'll return to the crater rim in the afternoon and back to your lodge for sundowners.
Day 4-7: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airstrip and board a light aircraft flight to the northern Serengeti plains. Incredible views as you fly over. You'll be met at the airstrip and transferred to your camp. Settle in for lunch before heading out on a game drive this afternoon.
Overnight: Mara River Post (3 nights)
Day 5-6: Serengeti National Park
Spend two days enjoying morning and afternoon game drives in this world-renowned wildlife area.
Day 7-11: Zanzibar
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airstrip and board a light aircraft flight to Zanzibar. You'll be whisked away to your gorgeous beach hotel, settling in for the afternoon.
Overnight: Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa (4 nights)
Day 8-10: Zanzibar
Spend three days relaxing on the stunning beaches of Zanzibar and exploring at leisure.
Day 11: Return Home
Final day at leisure. Today, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your onward flight arrangements. We hope you will be leaving with some incredible memories and photos of your time here.
Prices and Inclusions
Price per person: $7,545 USD
Prices are per person based on two people travelling together during 2025 high season (July - October). Travel outside of this period will incur lower costs.
Includes
All Brilliant trips include:
- Experienced safari guides
- All domestic/internal flights
- All road transfers and airport pickups/drop-offs
- All accommodation as per the itinerary (accommodation can be amended based on budget and preferences)
- Fees for guides/scouts/drivers/cooks
- All entrance and park fees
- Fees for all activities as per the program
- Shared or private daily game drives (depending on your route and preferences, please enquire for more details)
- Meal plan full board unless specified otherwise
- Select local brand drinks on safari
- AMREF Flying Doctors Cover
- Conservation charge
You'll also get...
- Brilliant Africa’s Bucket List Safari System: work one-on-one with a dedicated specialist with decades of experience in East Africa. We'll help you cut through the noise, navigate the thousands of options, design the trip that's right for you and have confidence you'll get what you expect (results in 98% 5* reviews)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Highest-rated African travel company on Trustpilot: so you know you'll be in safe hands with our team.
- Ground Support Team: our local ground team are on hand to help if you ever need support during your trip.
- Dedicated Pre-Travel Support: access to a dedicated customer support specialist to help you with all of your pre-travel questions and help you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.
- Get Me To Africa Flight Package: we'll connect you with our flight specialist who will find and book the right international flights on your behalf*
- Personalised Guest Portal & Mobile App: access to your individual guest portal, including video guides to common questions, and everything you need to know to prepare for your African adventure.
- WhatsApp Contacts: your local support team will be easily contactable via WhatsApp.
- Safety Briefing: 1:1 consultations with our specialists to answer any of your questions about safety when travelling in Africa.
- Done-With-You Visa Service: we’ll send you step-by-step video guides on how to apply for your visas and required travel documents, saving you hours of time, stress and headaches.
*For customers based in the US only.
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