12 Days / 11 Nights Tanzania High-End Safari Fly Inn Safari

Ultimate 12-Day Tanzania Adventure | Serengeti Safari, Kilimanjaro Hike & Zanzibar Beaches.

An Unforgettable 12-Day High-End Safari Experience in Tanzania

Safari Overview & Highlights

Experience the best of Tanzania with this carefully designed 12-day safari adventure. This journey combines exciting wildlife safaris, a scenic mountain hike, and relaxing beach time. From the elephant-filled landscapes of Tarangire National Park to the wide open plains of Serengeti National Park, and the stunning views of Ngorongoro Crater, every day offers something special and memorable.

You will also enjoy a guided day hike on Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route, where you walk through beautiful rainforest and experience the mountain up close. At the end of your trip, relax on the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar and explore the unique culture of Stone Town. Overall, this itinerary gives you a perfect mix of adventure, nature, and relaxation in one unforgettable journey.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Follow your complete day-to-day schedule, wildlife tracking routes, meal plans, and premier lodge stays for this 12-day East African expedition.

Day 1 Arrival & Scenic Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Depart Nairobi in your custom 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser, descending down the Great Rift Valley escarpment with a scenic stop at the panoramic viewpoint. Continue across the Narok plains to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. Check in at your lodge or luxury tented camp, savor a hot buffet lunch, and set out on your inaugural afternoon game drive tracking pride lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras across the golden plains.

Accommodation: Angama Mara / Governors' IL Moran / Mara Bush Tops Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 2 Full Day Exploring Maasai Mara National Reserve – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes

Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara savannah. Head out at dawn when big cats are active on the hunt. Explore diverse ecosystems from the Talek and Mara riverbanks to open grasslands teeming with wildebeests, topis, and gazelles. Enjoy a scenic bush picnic lunch under an acacia canopy while watching hippos wallow in the river pools, followed by an afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Angama Mara / Governors' IL Moran / Mara Bush Tops Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 3 Cross-Border Transfer to Tarangire National Park (Kenya to Tanzania)

Depart after breakfast and travel to the border crossing between Kenya and Tanzania (Namanga or Isebania). After smooth customs and immigration clearance with the assistance of your guides, enter Tanzania and journey directly to Tarangire National Park, taking in magnificent scenery and en-route game viewing before checking into your lodge.

Accommodation: Sanctuary Swala Camp / Chem Chem Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 4 Full Day Exploring Tarangire National Park – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes

Full day in Tarangire National Park. Witness massive congregations of elephants digging for water in sandy riverbeds, flanked by herds of oryx, wildebeests, zebras, and impalas. Keep your eyes trained on the branches of grand acacia trees for Tarangire's famous tree-climbing lions and leopards. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch overlooking the river valley.

Accommodation: Sanctuary Swala Camp / Chem Chem Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 5 Transit Game Drive to Serengeti National Park

After a hearty breakfast at your lodge, depart for Serengeti National Park. Drive through the scenic highlands and enter the boundless golden plains of Serengeti National Park, "the place where the land moves on forever." Enjoy game viewing en route through the central Seronera Valley, home to large lion prides, cheetahs on the prowl, and sweeping herds of grazers. Arrive at your safari camp for sunset dinner around the campfire.

Accommodation: Singita Sasakwa Lodge / Four Seasons Safari Lodge / Sayari Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 6 Full Day Exploring Serengeti National Park – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes

Dedicate a full day to tracking the legendary wildlife of the Serengeti. Following the seasonal movements of the Great Wildebeest Migration or central predator territories, navigate through diverse ecosystems including riverine woodlands, open savannahs, and towering granite kopjes. Enjoy an open-air picnic lunch in the wild surrounded by untamed African wilderness.

Accommodation: Singita Sasakwa Lodge / Four Seasons Safari Lodge / Sayari Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 7 Transit Game Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Crater

After a hearty breakfast at your lodge, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Crater. Ascend the slopes of the ancient Ngorongoro volcanic massif into the mist-shrouded highlands. Take in panoramic vistas from the crater rim overlook, gazing 600 meters down onto the caldera floor below. Settle into your lodge perched on the rim or in the nearby Karatu coffee estates, preparing for tomorrow's descent.

Accommodation: andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge / The Highlands Ngorongoro Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 8 Full Day Exploring Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Crater – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes

Descend 600 meters down steep forested crater walls into the world's largest unbroken volcanic caldera. The crater floor is an enclosed wildlife paradise sheltering over 25,000 large mammals. Spend the day tracking the critically endangered black rhino, dense prides of black-maned lions, giant old-tusker elephants, and spotted hyenas. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the hippo pool at Ngoitoktok Springs.

Accommodation: andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge / The Highlands Ngorongoro Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 9 Transit Game Drive to Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking

After a hearty breakfast at your lodge, depart for Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking. Arrive in Moshi/Arusha for your Kilimanjaro briefing and equipment check with your certified mountain guide. Transfer to the national park gate to complete registration and begin your ascent through the lush montane rainforest zone to your first mountain camp.

Accommodation: Luxury Private Trekking Camps Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 10 Alpine Trekking Ascent on Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking

Trek through the moorland and heather zone, crossing rocky ridges and giant heather trees. Enjoy breathtaking vistas of Kibo Peak and Mawenzi Peak rising high above the clouds as you acclimatize at higher elevations.

Accommodation: Luxury Private Trekking Camps Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 11 Flight / Transfer to Zanzibar Island & Tropical Beaches – Tropical Coastline

Board your flight or transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar. Your private driver greets you and transfers you to your beachfront resort on the north coast (Nungwi / Kendwa) or historic Stone Town. Settle in, dip your toes in the warm turquoise Indian Ocean, and enjoy a tropical sunset seafood dinner overlooking the calm waves.

Accommodation: andBeyond Mnemba Island / Baraza Resort & Spa Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 12 Morning Beach Leisure & Departure Transfer (Zanzibar Island & Tropical Beaches)

Enjoy a leisurely tropical breakfast overlooking the azure ocean waves. Spend your final morning strolling the beach or shopping for handcrafts before your driver transfers you to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight.

Accommodation: Drop-off at Airport or City Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch En Route

What's Included & Excluded

Included in Package

Exclusive transport in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and high-clearance suspension
Services of a professional, licensed English-speaking safari guide & driver
All national park conservation fees, concession fees, and government entry permits
Full-board accommodation at selected safari lodges and luxury tented camps as per itinerary
Daily game drives with unlimited mileage within statutory park hours
Unlimited chilled bottled mineral drinking water in the safari vehicle throughout the tour
AMREF Flying Doctors 24/7 Emergency Medical Evacuation Cover across East Africa
All government taxes, tourism development levies, and 18% VAT included
Complimentary airport meet-and-greet road transfers upon arrival and departure
Domestic flight / scheduled transfer to Zanzibar / coastal beach destination
Guided historical Stone Town walking tour and organic spice farm excursion

Excluded in Package

International and intercontinental airfares to and from East Africa
Tourist entry visa fees (Kenya ETA $35 / Tanzania Single Entry Visa $50-$100)
Comprehensive international travel, baggage, and medical cancellation insurance
Discretionary gratuities and tips for your safari driver-guide ($15–$25 per car per day) and lodge staff
Optional hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast ($599 per person)
Optional cultural visits to Maasai or Hadzabe tribal villages ($30–$50 per person)
Premium alcoholic beverages, vintage wines, and personal laundry services at lodges
Personal expenses, telephone calls, souvenir shopping, and excess baggage fees