The Ultimate Tanzanian Grandeur: 12 Days of Bush, Crater, and Coast
12 Days | Arusha | Tarangire | Ngorongoro | Serengeti | Saadani
Overview
Extended Highlights of Tanzania Safari Holiday Vacation Experience Trip – 12 Days.
Experience the best of Tanzania on this unforgettable 12-day safari vacation.
There is a rhythm to the Tanzanian wilderness that resonates deep within the soul.
Imagine waking to the scent of fresh coffee on a colonial-style plantation, descending into a prehistoric volcanic caldera, and ending your journey where the African bush meets the turquoise tides of the Indian Ocean.
This is the Extended Highlights of Tanzania—a meticulously curated 12-day odyssey for the discerning traveler. We bridge the gap between the legendary Northern Circuit and the hidden coastal gems of Saadani. From the iconic “Big Five” to the “Big Blue,” this is a safari that promises not just sightings, but profound connections with the land, the wildlife, and the ancient cultures that call it home.
This safari takes you to four of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations:
In Tarangire National Park, you will see herds of elephants, lions, leopards, and other wildlife up close in their natural habitat.
In Lake Manyara National Park, you will be treated to stunning views of the lake and its diverse wildlife, including tree-climbing lions, elephants, and hippos.
In the Ngorongoro Crater, you will have the opportunity to see the Big Five (lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo) in a single day.
In Serengeti National Park, you will witness the Great Migration, one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth.
In Saadani National Park, you will experience a unique coastal wildlife sanctuary where you can see lions, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife up close in their natural habitat.
On game drives, you will have the opportunity to see lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, cheetahs, and a variety of other wildlife up close in their natural habitat. You will also have the chance to visit a Maasai village and learn about their culture and traditions.
This 12-day safari is perfect for travelers who want to experience the best of Tanzania, from the bush to the beach. It is also a great option for those who are looking for a more in-depth safari experience.
Best Time to Visit
June to October: The dry season offers the best wildlife viewing as animals congregate at water sources.
January to March: The calving season in the Serengeti provides dramatic predator-prey sightings.
Year-Round: Saadani’s coastal climate remains tropical and inviting throughout the year.
Why Choose This Safari?
The Best of Both Worlds: Unlike standard itineraries, this journey includes Saadani National Park, the only place in East Africa where the bush meets the beach. Watch elephants stroll along the sand after a morning of lion tracking.
Secluded Luxury: We utilize Sanctuary Retreats and boutique eco-lodges, ensuring that your stay is as exclusive as it is comfortable.
Scientific Contribution: Participate in the Cheetah Watch Campaign. Your sightings and photos help researchers monitor and protect the Serengeti’s most graceful predator.
Celestial Wonders: Experience “Star Safaris” atop ancient granite kopjes, where the African night sky is unraveled by expert camp managers.
Educational Impact: Visit community projects and schools supported by our lodges, offering a heartwarming look at the future of Tanzania.
Book now and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Trip Highlights
- Customize this safari by adding more destinations or even more days at each location for a truly memorable safari experience.
- Explore The Tarangire National Park, famous for the large herds of elephants and spectacular baobab trees as well as its stunning landscapes.
- Conduct game drives in the Tarangire National Park in search of wild game Huge herds of elephant, greater kudu, impala, zebra, leopard lurk in the trees, Lions, ostrich, waterbuck and birds.
- View and try to spot the endemic bird of Tarangire including lovebirds, Rufos-tailed weaver bird and ashy starling at a swamp within the park on a game drive.
- Visit a school stared by the camp to educate children from the surrounding rural areas and learn about the curriculum at a rural African school as you interact with the children during their class at Tarangire.
- Go on a walking safari excursion with an armed guide in to the Tarangire National Park and learn how to track animals as well as animal behavior encountering zebra, waterbuck, impala, ostrich, elephant and a variety of birds along the way.
- Take a refreshing swim in the pool or relax on your private deck with a cool drink and gaze out to the waterhole and watch as the game lazily congregates in the shade to escape the midday sun at your camp at the Tarangire National Park.
- Discover the Lake Manyara National Park its unique landscapes, birds and wildlife on game drives.
- Discover and experience the indigenous way of life and cultural activities on a visit to a local village Mto WA Mbu near The Lake Manyara National Park.
- Visit the Ngorongoro Crater the world's only intact caldera teaming with high concentrations of wildlife including tree-climbing lions, jackals and the elusive leopard.
- Discover the vast open plains of the Serengeti that spread out as far as the eye can see and the plentiful wildlife that inhabit them on game drives.
- Visit the famous and world renowned Serengeti National Park Tanzania's Northern Circuit one of the world's largest wildlife sanctuaries.
- View the one of the world’s largest land migrations the Great Wildebeest Migration by wildebeest, zebra's, gazelle's and other plains animals in search of pasture.
- On this safari contribute to cheetah conservation through the Cheetah Watch Campaign by submitting your sightings of cheetah in Tanzania to the Serengeti Cheetah Project to be used to identify cheetah, record their behavior and record their location.
- Enjoy evenings at the camp fire savoring stories of the days adventures, gazing at the stars as the camp manager unravels the myths of the night sky and the Serengeti plains.
- Begin your beach and bush adventure holiday staying at luxury hotel overlooking the bustling Dar Es Salaam City Center.
- Stay at a small eco-lodge with ocean view suits opening on to the sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean.
- Conduct game drives in the Sandani National Park in search of the big Four and other wildlife found in the park.
- Take a boat trip out into the Indian Ocean to a temporary sand bank with picnic lunch to snorkel and swim in the blue crystal clear waters and admire the coral and fish found there.
- Visit a local Maasai tribal Village and learn their local traditional customs and ways of life that have stood the test of time and get entertained.
- Stay at a lodge 'luxury, naturally', built for rest and relaxation on the southern shore of the Wami River close to the Saadani National Park.
- Relax, enjoy and pamper yourself at the lodges In-house spa that provides indulgent massages between activities
- Conduct game drives in the Sandani National Park in search of the big Four and other wildlife found in the park by 4x4 safari vehicles, by boat or on foot.
- Conduct a guided nature walk to learn and identify the different species of birds found in the area including; Fish eagle, Black kite, Cuckoo Hawk, Lanner falcon, Lesser kestrel, Purple heron, Brown-necked parrot, Ringed plover, Long-crested eagle, Greater flamingo among others.
- Enjoy sundowners in the middle of the river or the middle of the bush while you absorbing your surroundings as the sun sets in the horizon.
- Enjoy a magical dinner in a secluded location in the middle of the bush for a true African romantic bush experience.
