12-days premium luxury safari

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Trip Overview
Itinerary
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Trip Overview

Embark on a 12-day premium luxury safari combining the breathtaking wildlife of northern Tanzania and the exotic beauty of Zanzibar. Your adventure begins with two nights at the elegant Gran Meliá Arusha, including a visit to Arusha National Park. Continue to Tarangire National Park, where ancient baobabs and elephant herds await, followed by a luxury stay at Maramboi Tented Lodge. Then, witness the endless plains of the Serengeti with two nights at Nyota Luxury Camp. Explore the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, overnighting at Manyara Best View Lodge. Conclude the safari in Zanzibar with a stay at Melia Zanzibar Hotel, enjoying a Stone Town tour, snorkeling excursion, and tropical relaxation. Guided throughout by Gardenia African Safaris, this unforgettable journey offers the ultimate Tanzanian experience.

Itinerary

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Day 1
Pick-up from Kilimanjaro International Airport
– Check-in at Gran Meliá Arusha (5-star luxury)
– Relax and enjoy the spa, gardens, and city views
– Dinner and overnight stay

Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha

Meals: Full Board
Day 2
Arusha National Park
– Morning drive to Arusha National Park
– Game drive: giraffes, zebras, colobus monkeys, and Mt. Meru views
– Picnic lunch inside the park
– Return to Gran Meliá for dinner and overnight

Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha

Meals: Full Board
Day 3
Drive to Tarangire National Park
– Full-day game drive with picnic lunch
– View elephants, lions, and baobab trees

Accommodation: Maramboi Tented Lodge, sunset over Lake Manyara

Meals: Full Board
Day 4
Drive to Serengeti National Park
– Scenic drive via Ngorongoro Highlands into the Serengeti
– Afternoon game drive in central Serengeti
– Check-in at Nyota Luxury Camp, a premium safari lodge
– Dinner and overnight

Accommodation: Nyota Luxury Camp,

Meals: Full Board
Day 5
Full Day in Serengeti
– Early morning and afternoon game drives
– Witness wildlife like lions, cheetahs, wildebeest, and hippos
– Optional hot air balloon safari (on request)
– Return to Nyota Luxury Camp

Accommodation: Nyota Luxury Camp,

Meals: Full Board
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater
– Depart Serengeti after breakfast
– Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive
– Enjoy picnic lunch by the hippo pool
– Overnight at Manyara Best View Lodge with stunning escarpment views

Accommodation: Manyara Best View Lodge

Meals: Full Board
Day 7
Return to Arusha
– Leisurely drive back to Arusha Airport

– Flight to Zanzibar in the evening
– Check-in at Melia Zanzibar Hotel

Accommodation: Melia Zanzibar Hotel

Meals: Half Board
Day 8
Relax at Melia Zanzibar
– Enjoy the beach, infinity pool, or spa
– Optional water sports or Dhow cruise
– Dinner and overnight at Melia Zanzibar

Accommodation: Melia Zanzibar Hotel

Meals: Half Board
Day 9
Stone Town Tour
– Guided cultural and historical walking tour of Stone Town
– Visit the Sultan’s Palace, Old Fort, slave market, and spice markets
– Return to hotel for relaxation and dinner

Accommodation: Melia Zanzibar Hotel

Meals: Half Board
Day 10
Full-Day Snorkeling Excursion
– Transfer to the beach for snorkeling adventure
– Swim in turquoise waters, enjoy seafood BBQ
– Visit coral reefs and sandbanks
– Return to Melia for overnight

Accommodation: Melia Zanzibar Hotel

Meals: Half Board
Day 11
Free Day at Leisure
– Last day to relax or enjoy optional activities
– Sunset beach walk or spa session at the hotel
– Farewell dinner at Melia Zanzibar

Accommodation: Melia Zanzibar Hotel

Meals: Half Board
Day 12
Departure
– Transfer to Zanzibar Airport
– End of unforgettable safari with Gardenia African Safaris