12 Day Safari & Zanzibar Beach – Mara River Crossing Experience
This 12-day safari and beach holiday combines thrilling wildlife adventures with a relaxing tropical escape on Zanzibar Island. The itinerary is carefully designed to maximize your chances of witnessing the dramatic Mara River crossings in the northern Serengeti National Park (seasonal: July–October).
Enjoy extended time in the Serengeti for migration tracking, explore the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and unwind on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches.
Safari Highlights
- High chance to witness the Mara River crossing
- Extended stay in Northern Serengeti National Park
- Game drives in Tarangire National Park
- Visit Ngorongoro Crater
- Scenic flight to Zanzibar Island
- Relax on tropical beaches
- Cultural tour of Stone Town
Itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Drive to Tarangire National Park.
Full-day game drive with elephants and baobab landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Camp
Drive via Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti National Park.
Game drive en route.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tented camp
Full-day game drive in Central Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp
Travel to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende/Mara area), prime location for river crossings.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp
Full-day game drive near the Mara River.
Witness wildebeest crossings and predator action (seasonal).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp
Another full day tracking the migration.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp
Morning game drive, then transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater.
After safari, transfer to Arusha or nearby airport for next day flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel
Fly to Zanzibar Island.
Transfer to your beach resort and relax.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Beach resort
Relax on the beach or visit Stone Town.
Optional activities: snorkeling, spice tour, dhow cruise.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Beach resort
Transfer to airport for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast