14-Day Grand Tanzania Safari
Tarangire • Serengeti • Ngorongoro • Ruaha • Nyerere • Zanzibar
14-Day Grand Tanzania Safari Itinerary
From Tarangire's elephant herds and the Serengeti's endless plains to the remote wilderness of Ruaha and Nyerere — and a final beach escape to Zanzibar.
Arrive Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Check in, rest, and receive your safari briefing. The evening is yours to relax and prepare for 14 extraordinary days ahead.
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park — Tanzania's hidden gem. Famous for Africa's highest concentration of elephants outside Amboseli, ancient baobab trees thousands of years old, and exceptional year-round wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch in the bush. Afternoon drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Enter the Serengeti via NCA Highlands
Drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands — lush montane forests, Maasai pasturelands, and panoramic crater rim views — before descending onto the vast Serengeti plains. Game viewing en route. Afternoon game drive in the central Serengeti. Dinner and overnight at your camp or lodge surrounded by Africa's wilderness sounds.
Full Day in the Serengeti
A full day of thrilling game drives in the central Seronera zone — the Serengeti's wildlife heartland. Search for lions on kopje outcrops, leopards draped in acacia trees, cheetahs sprinting across the plains, and huge elephant herds. The Seronera River hosts hippos, crocodiles, and exceptional predator-prey dynamics throughout the year.
Serengeti — Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari
Wake before dawn for an optional hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti ($500 per person). Drift silently above the endless plains as the sun rises, spotting lions, elephant herds, and wildebeest from a breathtaking aerial perspective. After the flight, a champagne bush breakfast is served in the field. The rest of the day continues with more game drives in the Serengeti.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Rim
After a morning game drive, head east toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The afternoon drive passes through Maasai grazing lands and the stunning Ngorongoro highlands. Check in at your rim lodge with breathtaking sunset views over the caldera. Dinner and overnight on the crater rim.
Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha
An early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater — the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to Africa's densest concentration of wildlife including lions, leopards, black rhinos, elephants, hippos, and thousands of flamingos on Lake Magadi. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor. In the late afternoon, ascend and drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight.
Fly Arusha → Dar es Salaam → Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your domestic flight to Dar es Salaam, then onward to Ruaha. Arrive at Ruaha airstrip and be met by your camp vehicle. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Ruaha National Park — Tanzania's largest park and one of Africa's most remote wilderness areas. Dinner and overnight at your Ruaha camp.
Full Day Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park — Tanzania's largest national park at 20,226 km² — is one of Africa's greatest but least-visited wilderness areas. Very few tourists. Exceptional wildlife including large elephant herds, lions, leopards, African wild dogs, greater and lesser kudu, sable antelope, and roan antelope rarely seen in the north. Full-day game drives across vast terrain.
Ruaha National Park — Second Full Day
A second full day exploring different zones of Ruaha — the Great Ruaha River, the Mwagusi Sand River, and the Jongomero area each offer distinct landscapes and wildlife. Today you may also opt for an optional walking safari in the bush with an armed ranger — a completely different and exhilarating experience to vehicle game drives.
Fly Ruaha → Nyerere National Park — Boat Safari
After breakfast, fly from Ruaha to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous — Africa's largest protected area at 54,600 km²). Arrive and head straight out for a boat safari on the Rufiji River — hippos yawn, crocodiles bask, elephants drink from the banks, and kingfishers dart above the water. A completely different dimension of safari. Afternoon game drive and overnight at your Nyerere camp.
Full Day Nyerere National Park
Africa's largest protected area (54,600 km²) rewards with its wild, uncrowded magnificence. Today: a morning boat safari on the Rufiji, an afternoon 4x4 game drive, and an optional walking safari. African wild dogs, lions, elephants, hippos, and crocodiles are regular sightings. The landscape of palm-lined rivers, open savanna, and acacia woodland is completely unlike the Northern Circuit.
Fly Nyerere → Zanzibar
After breakfast, fly from Nyerere to Zanzibar Island — the spice island of the Indian Ocean. Transfer to your beachfront resort. The afternoon is yours to enjoy the turquoise waters, white sand, and total relaxation after 12 days of exceptional safari adventure. Sunset cocktails on the beach. Dinner and overnight at your resort.
Zanzibar & Departure
Enjoy a final morning on the beach or explore Zanzibar's Stone Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and living testament to the island's Arab, Persian, Indian, and African trading heritage. After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight. Tanzania will stay with you long after you leave.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
✓ What's Included
- ✓ All national park fees (Northern & Southern Circuit)
- ✓ Ngorongoro Crater fee
- ✓ All domestic flights (Arusha→DSM→Ruaha, Ruaha→Nyerere, Nyerere→Zanzibar)
- ✓ Professional English-speaking guide for Northern Circuit
- ✓ Local guides in Ruaha and Nyerere
- ✓ Private 4x4 for Northern Circuit
- ✓ Shared/private vehicle in Southern Circuit per tier
- ✓ All accommodation per selected tier
- ✓ All meals (fullboard on safari days, B&B in Arusha & Zanzibar)
- ✓ All airport/camp transfers
✗ Not Included
- ✗ International flights
- ✗ Tanzania visa (~$50)
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Tips & gratuities
- ✗ Balloon safari ($500pp optional in Serengeti)
- ✗ Holiday surcharges
- ✗ Personal expenses
- ✗ Walking safari fees in Southern Circuit (optional, ~$50pp)
14-Day Grand Safari FAQ
The 14-day grand safari covers Tanzania's full range: Northern Circuit (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro), Southern Circuit (Ruaha National Park and Nyerere National Park / former Selous), and 2 nights in Zanzibar. You experience Tanzania's three major wildlife ecosystems — the open savanna of the north, the remote wilderness of the south, and the Indian Ocean coast.
Pricing varies by group size, travel dates, and accommodation tier. Contact us for a personalised quote.
Ruaha National Park is Tanzania's largest national park (20,226 km²) and one of Africa's least visited — raw, uncrowded wilderness. Known for large elephant herds, lions, wild dogs, sable and roan antelope rarely seen in the north. Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous, 54,600 km²) is Africa's largest protected area. It offers boat safaris on the Rufiji River — completely different from land-based Northern Circuit game drives.
No special fitness is required. Game drives are in 4x4 vehicles. Walking safaris in Ruaha and Nyerere are optional. The main considerations are the domestic flights (luggage limit 15kg soft bag on bush flights), early morning starts, and long drive days on the Northern Circuit. A reasonable level of comfort with travel is all that is needed.
The 14-Day Grand Tanzania Safari operates year-round with 2026, 2027, and 2028 departures available. For Southern Circuit camps and Zanzibar resorts, availability can be limited — we recommend booking 3–4 months in advance. Contact us to check current availability and receive a personalised quote for your preferred year.
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