12-Day Tanzania Luxury Safari And Zanzibar Holiday

Day 1: Overnight in Arusha

You will be met at the airport and driven to Onsea House in Arusha. This house is located to the southeast of Arusha National Park, some seven kilometers from the town of Arusha. A large, exclusive property, Onsea House has an especially warm, welcoming atmosphere as the owners are also your hosts, ensuring quality services and exceptional cuisine. Beyond the grounds, many hidden gems wait to be explored and examined, including birding, hiking, cultural activities and more. Onsea House is a great base from which to enjoy a wide variety of activities, although most do come at an extra cost. A visit to Arusha National Park is a real treat, with one-day safaris further afield also available. Explore the traditional cultural and community projects nearby; buy holiday reminders at lesser-known retail hotspots recommended by your hosts; enjoy local sporting facilities to get a bit of a workout; or simply chill on a pool recliner, cocktail in hand.

Accommodation: Onsea House

• Luxury guest house located in or near Arusha

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Day 2-3: Game drives in Tarangire National Park

You will be transferred by air to Tarangire National Park where you will be met and driven to Oliver's Camp. Oliver’s tented camp is the perfect camp for those with an appetite for adventure. Set a little off the beaten track, beside marshland in the secluded Tarangire National Park, Oliver’s offers basic luxury and a great escape from the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater crowds. Oliver’s is renowned for great guiding, walking safaris, and fly camping inside the national park. Tarangire is best known for its walking safaris - a chance to get up close and personal with larger-than-life mammals. There’s also the adventurous fly camp option (no wings or plane required), a smaller lightweight tent in the heart of the wilderness, accessible by foot. The park also offers game drives twice daily as well as nocturnal excursions that reveal all the secrets of the dark. If you really do want to take to the skies, a hot air balloon safari can be prearranged.

Accommodation: Oliver's Camp

• Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4-5: Game Drives set on the slopes of the Olmoti Volcano

Following your stay at Oliver's Camp, you will be transferred to The Highlands Camp, Tanzania. This creative and unique camp is set on the slopes of the Olmoti Volcano, in a prime location known for its exclusivity, away from the other camps in the region. Inspired by the local Maasai bomas, the dome shaped tents provide stylish comfort, a stone's throw from ‘Africa’s Eden’, the Ngorongoro Crater. The suites are generously spaced, offering privacy and spectacular sweeping views of the Crater floor and Serengeti beyond. Game drives are the key to safari success in the Ngorongoro Crater allowing you to spend a full day reveling in the extraordinary wildlife found in the region. Walks and hikes are a great way to vary your experience and explore the spectacular scenery. While a Maasai cultural walk will introduce you to the local customs, traditional plant uses and ancient stories of the tribal people that call this region home.

Accommodation: The Highlands

• Luxury+ tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 6-7: Witness the Great Migration in the Serengeti

You will be transferred by plane to your next lodge, Ubuntu. Set in the heart of the bush, Ubuntu is a small, no-fuss, good value mobile camp that oozes authenticity and effortless charm. The camp moves between several locations in the Serengeti to follow the Great Migration - Mara Camp in the North (December - March), West Camp in the North-West (May - July), and Ndutu in the South (July - November). The main focus of this camp is undoubtedly the Great Migration and the untouched wilderness in which it happens. The focus of Ubuntu Camp is to keep you as close to the Great Migration action as possible, and this is best done through vehicle-based safari. In the southern camp, a walking safari is an exceptional way to take in all the magical subtleties of the bush, from the animal's perspective. Cultural evenings can be organised by Ubuntu camp - providing a chance to meet the friendly locals and witness the unique rhythm of Africa.

Accommodation: Ubuntu Migration Camp

• Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 8-11 Beach front luxury, coral reefs and watersports

You will be flown to the Island of Zanzibar. Situated on Zanzibar’s beautiful north east coastline, Matemwe Beach Lodge is the perfect destination for holiday goers looking for crystal waters, relaxation and sun (June to March). One of the original lodgings in the area, it offers affordable luxury and unspoiled views of the Indian Ocean’s sapphire waters and Mnemba Island. With swinging hammocks and colourful cocktails, swaying palm trees, vibrant coral reefs, rich marine life, water sports, and fresh seafood, it’s an African beach paradise. Activities at Matemwe are mostly aquatic and as such are governed by the tides. Guests can partake in snorkeling, diving, canoeing, guided reef walks, kite surfing, deep sea fishing, kayak tours along the reef, boating and dhow trips. There are also land based trips to explore the island’s ancient history, Jozani forest and exotic spice trade. If all that has you exhausted, there’s always a rejuvenating treatment on hand at the main lodge’s spa.

Accommodation: Matemwe Lodge

• Luxury lodge located in or near Zanzibar

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Day 12: Finish in Zanzibar

You will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included