This 14-day luxury Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach tour showcases the very best of Northern Tanzania's legendary safari circuit — including the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park — followed by a tropical island escape to one of Zanzibar's most exclusive private beach resorts. With expert guiding, fully inclusive accommodation, and seamless transfers, this curated itinerary delivers an unforgettable bush and beach safari experience.

Highlights
  • Enjoy expertly guided safaris in three of Tanzania's top national parks
  • Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti
  • Stay at handpicked luxury lodges and tented camps
  • Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, home to East Africa's Big Five
  • Discover uncrowded game viewing in Tarangire National Park
  • Unwind for five nights at a secluded beach resort on Zanzibar
  • Fly-in transfers and all logistics handled by safari experts

Map of our 14 Day Best of Northern Tanzania & Zanzibar Luxury Tour

14-Day Tanzania & Zanzibar Luxury Itinerary

Day 1–2: Tarangire National Park

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On safari in Tarangire National Park

(Image: Oliver's Camp)

Your private guide will meet you at Arusha Airport and transfer you by road to Tarangire National Park. Stop for a picnic lunch en route and arrive at your lodge in time for an afternoon game drive.

Known for its enormous baobabs and large herds of elephants, Tarangire is one of Tanzania's most underrated parks. From July to October, wildlife viewing is exceptional as animals gather along the Tarangire River. Expect sightings of tree-climbing lions, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and rare species like gerenuk and oryx.

Visit during the dry season for dramatic elephant encounters and fewer crowds.

Oliver's Camp, a classic tented camp in a remote southern sector of the park, offers an authentic safari experience with excellent guiding and access to walking safaris.

  • Road transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport
  • Picnic lunch en route
  • 2 nights at Oliver's Camp (Fully Inclusive)

Day 3–4: Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara

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Game drives in Ngorongoro Crater

(Image: The Manor)

Travel by road to Karatu on the slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater, staying at The Manor at Ngorongoro. From here, you'll enjoy a full-day safari into the crater — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the Big Five — as well as a half-day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park.

  • The Ngorongoro Crater is home to the highest density of large mammals in Africa
  • Spot rare black rhino, elephant, lion, hyena and hippo in a unique volcanic landscape
  • Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife

Don't miss The Manor's horse trails or coffee estate tour — a relaxing break between game drives.

The Manor at Ngorongoro — a charming plantation-style lodge with luxurious cottages, gourmet cuisine, and lush gardens.

  • Road transfer Tarangire to Karatu
  • Game drives in Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara
  • 2 nights at The Manor at Ngorongoro (Fully Inclusive)

Day 5–7: Serengeti National Park

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The Great Wildebeest Migration

(Image: Serengeti Under Canvas)

After breakfast, you'll travel from Karatu to the Serengeti — either by light aircraft or road, depending on the season and your lodge location. Your next three nights are spent at &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas, a luxury mobile camp that moves with the Great Wildebeest Migration.

The Serengeti is Africa's most iconic safari destination, renowned for its vast plains, predator sightings, and the Great Migration — the largest land-based wildlife migration on Earth. Between June and October, river crossings offer unforgettable wildlife drama, while the calving season from January to March is excellent for predator-prey interactions.

Look out for lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, hyena, and over 500 bird species.

Ask your guide about the best spots for migration sightings during your travel dates — timing is everything in the Serengeti!

&Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas provides elegant en-suite tents, personalised service, and exceptional game-viewing access. The camp's mobility ensures you're close to the herds — no matter the season.

  • Scenic road or air transfer to Serengeti
  • Game drives in Serengeti National Park
  • 3 nights at Serengeti Under Canvas (Fully Inclusive)

Day 8: Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate

After your final morning game drive and breakfast in the Serengeti, you'll transfer to Arusha for a restful overnight stay at Lemala Hamerkop House — a stylish private villa located on Tanzania's only championship golf estate.

Enjoy a guided nature walk with a Maasai guide, relax on the terrace with views of Mount Meru, or play a round of golf.

This peaceful night provides a soft landing before heading to Zanzibar. It's also a great place to repack or unwind after your safari.

Lemala Hamerkop House, a private villa with pool, chef, and personal service — ideal for families or small groups.

  • Light aircraft or road transfer to Arusha
  • 1 night at Lemala Hamerkop House (Full Board)

Day 9–13: Zanzibar Island

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Domed pavilion-style luxury villa with private plunge pool

(Image: Kilindi Zanzibar)

After breakfast, you'll fly from Arusha to Zanzibar where your transfer takes you to Kilindi Zanzibar, a boutique resort tucked away on a tranquil stretch of beach on Zanzibar's north-west coast.

White-sand beaches, warm Indian Ocean waters, exotic spices, and a rich cultural history make Zanzibar the perfect contrast to your wildlife safari. Whether you want to relax completely or explore the island, Kilindi provides the ideal base.

Scuba diving, snorkelling, paddleboarding, sunset dhow cruises, Stone Town tours, spice farm visits, and more.

Book the Jozani Forest walk to see the rare red colobus monkeys in their natural habitat — a unique Zanzibar highlight.

Kilindi Zanzibar — a luxury resort with just 15 romantic pavilion-style villas, each with ocean views, private plunge pools, and a personal butler.

  • Scheduled flight Arusha to Zanzibar
  • Road transfer to Kilindi
  • 5 nights at Kilindi Zanzibar (Fully Inclusive)

Day 14: Departure

After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your international flight home or onward connection.

Ask us about combining this itinerary with a few nights in Stone Town or extending your safari to Southern Tanzania or Rwanda for gorilla trekking.

  • Road transfer to Zanzibar Airport

Book Your 14 Day Northern Tanzania & Zanzibar Luxury Safari Today!

Let our expert team tailor this itinerary to suit your travel dates and interests — or customise it entirely to create your dream Tanzania safari and beach escape. Contact us to get started.

Includes
  • Transfer Kilimanjaro Airport to Oliver's Camp
  • 2 nights at Oliver's Camp in a Family Tent (Fully Inclusive)
  • Transfer Oliver's Camp to The Manor at Ngorongoro
  • 2 nights at The Manor in a Stable Cottage (Fully Inclusive)
  • Transfer The Manor to Serengeti Under Canvas
  • 3 nights at Serengeti Under Canvas in a Family Tent (Fully Inclusive)
  • Transfer Serengeti Under Canvas to Lemala Hamerkop House
  • 1 night at Lemala Hamerkop House (Full Board)
  • Transfer Lemala Hamerkop House to Arusha Airport
  • Flight from Arusha Airport to Zanzibar Airport
  • Transfer Zanzibar Airport to Kilindi Zanzibar
  • 5 nights at Kilindi Zanzibar (Fully Inclusive)
  • Transfer Kilindi Zanzibar to Zanzibar Airport

Please note

Serengeti Under Canvas is a mobile tented camp that follows the Great Migration. The following is included in the price of this safari when Serengeti Under Canvas is in Grumeti or Kogatende:

  • Transfer from The Manor to Lake Manyara Airstrip
  • Flight from Lake Manyara to Grumeti or Kogatende
  • Flight from Grumeti or Kogatende to Arusha Airport
Excludes
  • International flights
  • Visas and border crossing costs
  • Airport tax if applicable
  • Personal Travel Insurance
  • Meals not specified
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses and optional extras
  • Gratuities (not compulsory)
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