African Big Cats Safaris

12 Days All Inclusive Premium Luxury Safari & Beach Escape Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar

OVERVIEW

Experience the ultimate East African adventure on this 12 Days All Inclusive Premium Luxury Safari & Beach Escape through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations and the tropical paradise of Zanzibar. This unforgettable journey combines exceptional game viewing in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the world-famous Serengeti with relaxing beachfront luxury along Zanzibar’s stunning coastline. Enjoy premium accommodations, expertly guided safari experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and incredible wildlife encounters while traveling in comfort throughout your adventure. From thrilling game drives to peaceful ocean sunsets, this carefully designed safari and beach holiday delivers the perfect balance of exploration, relaxation, and authentic African luxury.

Detailed All Inclusive Safari Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival at the airport

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) which caters for domestic flights, African Big Cats Safaris representative will meet you and drive to your accommodation in Arusha for overnight awaiting for your All Inclusive Safari adventure to start on the following day.

Accommodation

Gran Melia Arusha

Meal Plan

Bed & Breakfast
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DAY 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Early morning after breakfast, we depart to Tarangire National Park. The Park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. In places, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass, acacia woodlands and lush groundwater forest. The Park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffe, bushbuck and hartebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet!

After Lunch and an extensive game drive, we head for our partner lodges near the park for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

Lake Burunge Baobab Lodge

Meal Plan

All meals Included (soft drinks and house wines included)
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DAY 3: Lake Manyara National Park

Early morning after breakfast, we depart to Lake Manyara National Park which is an unspoilt paradise and is best known for its abundance of birds and tree-climbing lions. The dramatic western escarpment of the Rift Valley forms the Park’s western border. To the east is the shallow, alkaline Lake Manyara. The lake covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is home to thousands of flamingos during the rains. The name Manyara comes from the Maasai word ‘emanyara’, a popular plant which is used to build the protective enclosure around a family homestead (boma). The Park’s vegetation is diverse, ranging from savannah to evergreen forest. On your exploration of the park you may see giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, and elephant and if you are lucky; lions lounging in the trees.

After Lunch and an extensive game drive, we head for our luxury Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

Kitela Lodge

Meal Plan

All meals Included (soft drinks and house wines included)
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DAY 4: Serengeti National Park

Early morning after breakfast, we depart to Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife. The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest National Park and it is also one of the oldest ecosystems on earth. Its climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. Whilst the Serengeti boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest; accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The precise timing of the Migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year.

After Lunch and an extensive game drive, we head for our Tented partner lodges for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Meal Plan

All meals Included (soft drinks and house wines included)
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DAY 5: Central Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast at your accommodation, you will head for another game drive in the Serengeti National Park. The Seronera Valley offers lots of wildlife throughout the year including carnivores like hyenas, Lions, leopards and cheetah can often be found on and around these large rocky outcrops, as they offer a great vantage point to look over the plains in search of any prey, as well as ungulates including buffaloes, giraffes, hippopotami, impalas, topi, warthogs and zebras. You will have dinner and overnight at our carefully chosen tented lodge.

Accommodation

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Meal Plan

All meals Included (soft drinks and house wines included)
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DAY 6: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro crater

Early morning after breakfast, we continue with our en-route drive inside the Serengeti National Park before we depart to Ngorongoro crater. When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world. Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland and glistening lakes and swamps. The Crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. It is famous for both its geological delights and for being a natural reserve which is home to some of the densest large mammal populations in the whole of the African continent. The drive down the into the Crater is an adventure in itself and when you reach the Crater floor, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The Crater provides you with
the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands.

After Lunch and an extensive game drive inside the crater, we head for our luxury partner lodges in Mto wa mbu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

Kilimamoja Lodge

Meal Plan

All meals Included (soft drinks and house wines included)
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DAY 7: Karatu to Arusha to Zanzibar (Stone Town)

Early morning after breakfast, we depart to Arusha and catch our flight to Zanzibar (Stone Town).

Located on a promontory jutting out from the western side of Unguja island into the Indian Ocean, the Stone Town of Zanzibar is an outstanding example of a Swahili trading town. This type of town developed on the coast of East Africa, further expanded under Arab, Indian, and European influences, but retained its indigenous elements, to form an urban cultural unit unique to this region.
The Stone Town of Zanzibar retains its urban fabric and townscape virtually intact and contains many fine buildings that reflect its particular culture, which has brought together and homogenized disparate elements of the cultures of Africa, the Arab region, India, and Europe over more than a millennium.

Accommodation

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Meal Plan

All meals Included (soft drinks and house wines included)
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DAY 8-11: North coast of Zanzibar (Nungwi)

After breakfast, you will head straight in the city of Stone town before travelling to the northern coast of Zanzibar known as Nungwi which has the kind of white coral sand that seems to glow even after nightfall.

For its entire bustle, it can still feel secluded. Nungwi’s expansive coastline is wide open for swimming and snorkeling in some of Africa’s most pristine, reef-rich waters. It’s one of the rare Zanzibari beaches untroubled by severe undulations of high and low tides, making it perfect for all-day water activities.

Deep sea fishing near Nungwi is top-notch, with opportunities to catch kingfish, dorado, yellowfin tuna and enormous striped marlin from the Indian Ocean. There are plenty of activities on offer — walking tours, sunset cruises, diving excursions and parasailing to name a few — but all it really takes is a sunset sighting of traditional dhow boats bobbing in the sea to be captured by this enchanting African beach

You will spend 4 nights on this incredible place.

Accommodation

Melia Zanzibar

Meal Plan

All Inclusive
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DAY 12: Onwards Transfer to the airport/ferry

After breakfast and a bit of relaxation at the hotel in Zanzibar, you will be transferred straight to the airport / ferry which mark the end of your epic adventure.

End of All Inclusive Safari Itinerary

COST FOR 2026

Season 2 Pax 3 Pax 4–6 Pax
High Season $6,270 $6,480 $5,720
Low Season $5,200 $5,300 $4,680

What’s included?

  • All nights’ accommodation, Private Safari Guide, Private Land Cruiser 4 x 4
  • All Park Fees, All Government Tax, AMREF (Flying Doctors Insurance),
  • Unlimited Drinking Water, Tea and Coffee inside safari vehicle
  • First aid Kit
  • Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar

What’s not included?

  • Alcoholic Drinks at your accommodation
  • Personal needs, Tips
  • Activities in Zanzibar e.g. diving, snorkeling etc.
  • International flights
  • The Zanzibar Infrastructure levy of $5 per person per day to be paid during check-in time.
  • Zanzibar Insurance Fee ($44 per person) should be purchased online via https://visitzanzibar.go.tz/

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