14 Day Grand Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Expedition

Rise before dawn on Day 2 and drive south into the ancient landscape of Tarangire National Park - one of Tanzania's best-kept secrets and arguably the finest elephant-watching destination on the African continent. During the dry season, the Tarangire River acts as a magnet for wildlife, drawing enormous herds of elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and giraffe from across the region. Spend two full days exploring this spectacular park through morning and afternoon game drives, venturing deep into the northern sectors that most visitors never reach. The iconic giant baobab trees - some over a thousand years old - cast dramatic silhouettes against the golden savanna, creating a backdrop unlike anywhere else in Tanzania. On Day 3, lace up your boots for an unforgettable walking safari led by expert Maasai guides. Trek through the bush on foot, learning to read animal tracks, identify medicinal plants, and experience the raw, unfiltered sounds of the African wilderness in a way that no vehicle game drive can replicate.

• Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp.

Morning departure toward Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara sits along the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park includes forest, open grassland, and alkaline lake habitat. Game drive across the park. Search for the famous tree climbing lions resting in acacia branches. The lake attracts thousands of flamingos and over four hundred bird species. Large troops of baboons and blue monkeys occupy the groundwater forest near the park entrance.

• Dinner and overnight at a lodge near Karatu.

Two days dedicated to the world's most famous caldera. Day 5 features a full-day descent into the Ngorongoro Crater. On Day 6, we venture to the Oldupai Gorge, where the Leakey family discovered evidence of human evolution, followed by the stunning and less-visited Empakaai Crater. Expert Tip: The Oldupai Museum is a world-class facility; it provides a profound perspective on our shared human history that stays with you long after you leave.

• Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Morning drive through the Ngorongoro highlands toward Serengeti National Park. Enter the Serengeti ecosystem and begin game drives across the plains. Central Serengeti supports strong predator populations throughout the year. Look for lions resting on granite kopjes, cheetahs scanning the plains, and leopards resting in acacia trees

• Dinner and overnight at a a lodge/ camp in Serengeti .

Board a scenic bush flight and leave the Northern crowds behind. You will fly south to Ruaha National Park—Tanzania’s largest and most remote wilderness. This is "Old Africa": rugged, vast, and untouched. Expert Tip: Ruaha is a predator’s paradise, hosting one of the world's largest lion populations and the rare African Wild Dog.

• Dinner and overnight at the lodge. in Ruaha

2 Full Safari Days · Night Game Drives · Rare Antelope Species • Two full days of exclusive game drives in Ruaha's remote wilderness. •Track enormous elephant herds, African wild dog packs, and rare antelope including greater kudu, roan, and sable. • Night game drives with spotlights, revealing nocturnal wildlife daytime drives miss entirely. •The remoteness of Ruaha means you regularly enjoy extraordinary sightings with no other vehicles in sight. Insider Tip: Ruaha's low visitor numbers are its greatest gift. It is entirely normal to spend an hour with a wild dog pack or a lion pride in complete solitude.

• Dinner and overnight in Ruaha.

Morning game drive followed by transfer to the airstrip. Flight via Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Island. Arrival and transfer to a beach resort along the north or east coast. Relax on the beach and enjoy sunset views over the Indian Ocean.

• Dinner and overnight at your Zanzibar resort.

Morning transfer to Stone Town for a guided historical tour. Explore narrow streets filled with carved wooden doors, historic mosques, and local markets. Visit the Old Fort, the Anglican Cathedral built on the former slave market site, and the Darajani Market. Continue to a spice plantation where cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg grow. Afternoon boat trip to Prison Island to see the giant Aldabra tortoises.

• Dinner and overnight at your Zanzibar resort.

Enjoy a final morning of world-class snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll or the southern reefs. Spend your last few hours basking in the sun before our team transfers you to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) for your journey home

• Pro Tip: Arrive at the airport 3 hours early. Security and check-in for international flights can be slow during the peak season