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Tour Overview
A flexible, twelve-day template combining the full Northern Circuit with a Zanzibar close — intended as a starting framework that we adjust park-by-park and night-by-night around your specific interests, pace, and season.
Luxury Highlights
- Full Northern Circuit coverage: Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti
- Built-in flexibility to swap in Southern or Western Circuit parks on request
- A dedicated planning call to adjust this template before booking
- Zanzibar close for rest and beach time
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Tarangire National Park
Arrive and settle into the circuit with elephant- and baobab-focused game drives.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Crater-rim lodge with a full-day crater floor descent.
Serengeti National Park
An extended five nights, positioned across one or two regions depending on season and your interests.
Zanzibar
Fly to Zanzibar to close the trip with beach time and, optionally, a Stone Town visit.
Accommodation on This Safari
Accommodation is selected from our recommended lodge directory for each region visited, matched to your preferences on privacy, style, and budget tier during planning — see the relevant region and lodge pages for specific property options.
Meals Included
All meals are included throughout the safari portions of this itinerary; specific inclusions for any city or beach nights should be confirmed at booking, as these can vary by property.
Flights & Transfers
Internal transfers combine light-aircraft flights and road transfers as appropriate to each leg; specific routing is confirmed once your season and exact camps are set.
Wildlife Expectations
As with all our itineraries, wildlife expectations are set realistically rather than guaranteed. As with all our itineraries, we do not guarantee specific sightings.
Best Season for This Itinerary
Adjustable to any season — this template is a starting point, not a fixed departure date.
Optional Experiences & Add-Ons
Hot air balloon safaris, private guided walks, cultural visits, and helicopter transfers can be added to most legs of this itinerary on request. Internal link: Experiences
Packing Guide
Neutral-toned clothing, layers for early-morning game drives, comfortable closed shoes, and a wide-brimmed hat are recommended across all legs of this itinerary. Internal link: The Tanzania Safari Packing Guide
What's Included / What's Excluded
Included: accommodation, meals as specified, park and conservation fees, private guiding, and internal transfers listed above. Excluded: international flights, visas, travel insurance, gratuities, and optional add-on experiences unless otherwise agreed.
Why Choose This Safari
A flexible, twelve-day template combining the full Northern Circuit with a Zanzibar close — intended as a starting framework that we adjust park-by-park and night-by-night around your specific interests, pace, and season.
Upgrade Options
Swap any Northern Circuit segment for Southern or Western Circuit parks, or extend total trip length.