11 Day Serengeti Safari and Zanzibar

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Explore Tanzania’s most spectacular landscapes and witness unparalleled wildlife on this exceptional safari adventure. In 11 Days, you will visit all the major highlights of Tanzania National Park namely Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, and the Island of Zanzibar.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Experience more of Tanzania and the African culture by touring the country in a private 4x4 with a knowledgeable guide.
    • Explore the wildlife-filled Serengeti.
    • Explore the rugged terrain of Tarangire
    • Descend into the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater
    • You will get an introduction to Africa's everyday life during the Mto Wa Mbu village walk.
    • Elegant and cosy tented camps for a memorable experience.
    • Five nights on the magnificent island of Zanzibar Take a light plane from Arusha to Zanzibar

What's this trip about?

    Explore Tanzania’s most spectacular landscapes and witness unparalleled wildlife on this exceptional safari adventure. In 11 Days, you will visit all the major highlights of Tanzania National Park namely Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, and the Island of Zanzibar.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityArusha City
End CityZanzibar Island

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa

Attractions

  • Lake Manyara National Park
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Tarangire National Park
  • Zanzibar

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Educational/ learning
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography

Trip includes

    • Return Airport transfers as shown on the above itinerary
    • Accommodation and meals as per the above itinerary
    • A 4 x 4 Toyota Land cruiser with pop up roof
    • A private professional speaking English driver/guide
    • All sightseeing and game viewing as specified in the itinerary.
    • Crater service fee in Ngorongoro Crater as specified in the itinerary.
    • Unlimited bottled Mineral water during safari.
    • Unlimited soft drinks during the safari
    • Unlimited tea and coffee during the safari
    • Unlimited game mileage during safari game drives
    • Snacks during game drives
    • Government taxes and national park fees. Domestic flight from Arusha Airport to Zanzibar. Luggage allowance is 20kg per person

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Itinerary

Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha City

Your international flight will arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, home to the ‘The Roof of Africa’, Mount Kilimanjaro. After clearing immigration and collecting your luggage, you’ll be met by your driver who will be waiting for you at arrivals.

You wi...

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

Today you’ll be heading out to your first Tanzania national park the beautiful Tarangire, often a favourite park among guides due to its size and remoteness, particularly in the southern section. The park is known for the large numbers of elephant that congregate here...

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

Your drive from Karatu to the Serengeti will wind you through wide green hills and across flat lowlands. The land stretches to the horizon in all directions, interrupted only by small dusty towns and earthy round Maasai huts. Once you’ve crossed into the Serengeti, yo...

Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Today you will continue your African safari experience to one of the country’s biggest draws: the Serengeti National Park. The endless plains and abundance of wildlife that call the Serengeti home are unsurpassed. The Wildebeest Migration with more than a million wild...

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater

Early morning you drive from Serengeti to the Ngorongoro. Upon arrival at Ngorongoro, you will start descending into the crater. This collapsed volcano is the main feature of the area and creates a unique ecosystem with a wide variety of vegetation. Enjoy the beautifu...

Day 6 – 10: Karatu – Arusha Airport - Fly out to Zanzibar

After breakfast, depending on the flight time, your driver will transfer you to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your reserved accommodation on the beach.

Day 11: Beach Hotel > Zanzibar Airport

After breakfast, our driver guide will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your onward flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,606
Price per day$328
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Robert

Jul 2022

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Transparent, trustworthy company that delivers what they promises

We spent seven days on our safari across Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro and we had the best experience with Brilliant Adventures and Safaris. We had heard a lot...

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Courtney

Jul 2022

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Unforgettable Experience on our honeymoon. We did a 10 days tour on Tanzania for our honeymoon with our AMAZING guide Maximillian. Everything was very well planned b...

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Simeon

Jul 2022

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Me and my two children had an amazing Safari trip to Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ndutu region and Ngorongoro NP. How beautiful is Tanzania and how friendl...

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Brilliant Adventures and Safaris is a company owned and operated by a local Tanzanian family who have a love of travel and a wealth of knowledge about Tanzania, its wildlife, flora and fauna. We have been designing bespoke safari vehicles for years. It is almost an obsession because it is so important to your enjoyment of wildlife. So ours can be opened up all round.  • The front windscreen is not only larger than any of our competitors, but it can be quickly opened flat so that you can enjoy unobstructed forward viewing and cooling breezes – and just as easily closed up should the weather change. • Our rear side windows can also be folded open – sliding panes, frames and all – to let you feel closer to nature and to give you completely unobstructed side views for photography or just relaxed enjoyment. • Our roof hatches are not the notorious ‘pop top’. Our roofs open up completely – open you to the beauty of the skies, the birds and the tree tops. No more squirming around the ‘pop top’ to see that leopard in the tree beside you, or those wonderful squadrons of pelicans or storks spiralling upwards on air thermals. And if the sun is hot we have hats for you, or can quickly close the hatches as needed.  We also give you more leg room in the vehicle by reducing the number of seats, and this also gives us space in the back to carry comfortable picnic chairs and tables for that private picnic spot away from crowds.

Our motto is “Go Different…” because we aim to innovate and bring in new ideas to the industry, especially in this ever-changing travel industry.

We aim to collaborate with like-minded individuals and organizations in the industry to promote and protect our flora, fauna, cultures, landscapes, and economy.

Our objective at the end of the day is to bring happiness and peace to our clients and perhaps a new way to look at the world.

Our Mission

To conduct safaris and tours that will show the beauty and magnificence of Tanzania’s wilderness and wildlife, the strength of her culture and the graciousness of her people.

To strive for our guests to enjoy outstanding experiences and to return safely to their homes with new perspectives and maybe even lives changed.

To strive that all parties to these adventures – our guests themselves and their various travel partners grow in strength and success.

In all these endeavors to focus on high product quality which rewards both the Customer and the company.

Customer service and the personal touch, Connecting travelers to locals and authentic experiences, Unique local knowledge and expertise about your destinations

Our motto is "Go Different...". We are known for innovation and bringing new ideas to the industry, especially in the ever-changing travel industry.

We know precisely how to lead you to the top of Mt Kilimanjaro, point out the ideal places to observe wildlife, and advise you on the optimum time to visit Zanzibar's stunning beaches.

When we customize itineraries for our guests, our sole aim is to serve your interests.

When choosing your accommodation, we put your interests first, as we do not own any camp or lodge. We have planned every scenario to ensure that our guests' holidays are everything they have imagined.

What they’re known for
Exceptional safari experiences in Tanzania, East Africa.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flights
    • Any other items of a personal nature, i.e. Telephone, Laundry, beverages, etc.
    • Tips for the driver/guide highly recommended
    • Any Insurance
    • Visas

Accommodation

,Accommodation offered is based on Mid Luxury - These are 4-star lodges and tented camps. Expect service levels and facilities as from a large hotel organization

Transportation & Flights

Driver Guides  You will spend a great deal of time with your highly experienced driver guide during your safari and for most visitors; the success of the safari is greatly enhanced by their interaction with him. At Brilliant Adventures and Safaris, we believe that we have the best, most knowledgeable, most professional driver guides in the business – and we are flattered that much of our traveler’s feedback reflects this opinion. Your driver-guide will ensure that you see as much wildlife as possible, assist in finding you the best photo opportunities, driveyou  safely around the safari locations, be available to answer your every query, and generally   help you with any difficulties you encounter. We encourage you to use your driver-guide as a 'walking encyclopedia': ask him not only about the wildlife but also aboutTanzanian culture,  its customs, and its people. He will be proud and delighted to share hisknowledge with you.  Roads Conditions  This is Africa and you are on safari, road conditions are sometimes not what you are used to,  and journeys take longer than they would in your home country. Not every road here is  tarmacked and some can be rough. For example, Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha, Arusha to  Tarangire, Tarangire to Manyara, and the road to Ngorongoro Gate are all paved roads, but  any time spent traveling in the Serengeti will be on rough roads. We can reassure you that  our safari vehicles are custom-built, rigorously maintained, and regularly serviced. They are the best in the business. Very rarely, as can happen anywhere, vehicles break down but we  at Brilliant Adventures and Safaris always have a 'Plan B' designed to minimize any disruption to your scheduled itinerary.  If a vehicle cannot be repaired quickly on the spot, then a replacement vehicle is always made available. All vehicles are equipped with radios.,

Transportation & flights

Driver Guides  You will spend a great deal of time with your highly experienced driver guide during your safari and for most visitors; the success of the safari is greatly enhanced by their interaction with him. At Brilliant Adventures and Safaris, we believe that we have the best, most knowledgeable, most professional driver guides in the business – and we are flattered that much of our traveler’s feedback reflects this opinion. Your driver-guide will ensure that you see as much wildlife as possible, assist in finding you the best photo opportunities, driveyou  safely around the safari locations, be available to answer your every query, and generally   help you with any difficulties you encounter. We encourage you to use your driver-guide as a 'walking encyclopedia': ask him not only about the wildlife but also aboutTanzanian culture,  its customs, and its people. He will be proud and delighted to share hisknowledge with you.  Roads Conditions  This is Africa and you are on safari, road conditions are sometimes not what you are used to,  and journeys take longer than they would in your home country. Not every road here is  tarmacked and some can be rough. For example, Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha, Arusha to  Tarangire, Tarangire to Manyara, and the road to Ngorongoro Gate are all paved roads, but  any time spent traveling in the Serengeti will be on rough roads. We can reassure you that  our safari vehicles are custom-built, rigorously maintained, and regularly serviced. They are the best in the business. Very rarely, as can happen anywhere, vehicles break down but we  at Brilliant Adventures and Safaris always have a 'Plan B' designed to minimize any disruption to your scheduled itinerary.  If a vehicle cannot be repaired quickly on the spot, then a replacement vehicle is always made available. All vehicles are equipped with radios.
Cancellation policy
  • More than 21 days before date of arrival: Full Refund
  • Change your dates for free, up to 7 days prior to arrival
  • From 21 days before arrival & no shows: 100% cancellation fee of the total tour
Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance 

All travelers taking trips with us are advised to have valid Travel Insurance. Please ensure that all members of your party are covered by insurance and that it includes medical cover and adequate cover for emergency rescue and repatriation. We would also recommend that your policy covers trip cancellation, personal liability, curtailment, and loss of luggage/personal effects. 

Flying Doctor Insurance 

Brilliant Adventures and Safaris arrange 'Flying Doctor Insurance' should you require it. Flying Doctor insurance covers the provision of light aircraft with qualified doctors, able to  evacuate patients from remote locations to hospitals. However, this is not a substitute for  your travel insurance and is only available in conjunction with that insurance. If you wish to take out this additional insurance, please let us know. We will need a copy of yourpassport,  plus full details of your travel insurance company, including your policy numberand their 24- hour contact telephone number. Bookings for 'Flying Doctor Insurance' should be made at the time of booking your trip. 

Visa requirements
Visa Requirements

Make sure that you have a valid passport whose expiry date is sufficient for you to be allowed to enter Tanzania. (Usually, the expiry date must be at least six months from the date of travel, for tourists, and longer for business travelers.) Except for those traveling from certain African countries (and a few other countries), all visitors to Tanzaniamust have a valid visa. It is the responsibility of travelers to arrange this. We recommend all our guests to arrange visa well in advance to avoid the long visa queue at the Airport. You can arrange your online visa via Tanzania eVisa - Welcome (immigration.go.tz).

If you are arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, without having arranged a visa in advance, please follow the procedure outlined below, to ensure that you get the correct visa and meet up with your driver-guide outside the arrival door:

1. Complete the visa request form (either on the flight or on arrival)

2. Join the queue for one of the visa counters - please don't let yourself be assisted by anybody at the airport or be persuaded to give your visa money to anyone apart from the staff at the counter

3. Pay for the visa - USD 100 per person for US nationals and USD 50 per person for nationals of other countries (visa fees are payable in cash ONLY and US bills should not be older than 2009)

4. Make sure that you get a receipt for this transaction – the receipt is yellowish-orange color with a silver seal sticker.

5. Verify that the number on the receipt is the same as the one written on top of the visa stamp on your passport

6. Queue up for your fingerprints and passport check

7. Collect your luggage and leave by the exit door

8. Outside the exit door you will see our driver-guide holding the Brilliant Adventures and Safaris’ signboard

9. If you are arriving in Kenya, prior to transferring to Tanzania, you should familiarize yourself with any Kenyan visa requirements that may apply and ensure you obtain thenecessary visa or transit visa for that country, too. Useful informationregarding visas for Tanzania and Kenya can be found on the Tanzanian Embassy websites in your home country.

Health & Safety
Vaccinations and medications  We highly recommend that you consult with your physician or a travel medical doctor for advice in advance of your trip as you may need a series of vaccinations. Please ensure that you indicate that you will be traveling to Tanzania on safari. Your doctor will be able to suggest which vaccinations and medications are advisable. Anti-malarial medication is strongly recommended and should be discussed during your doctor’s visit.  All vaccinations are voluntary for entry into Tanzania except for the Yellow Fever vaccination. If you are entering Tanzania from Yellow Fever infected countries such as Kenya, Uganda,  Ethiopia, or Rwanda, you will be required to show a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate  upon arrival in Tanzania. Please ensure you carry this Certificate with your passport. If you  are entering Tanzania from Europe, you will not be required to show a Yellow Fever  Vaccination Certificate.  Covid-19 Entry Requirement in Tanzania   All travelers (incl. children) must complete a Travelers Surveillance Form, to be submitted  within 24 hrs. before arrival. Upon submission, you will receive a Unique Health Code which  will be requested during primary screening.  Fully vaccinated travelers no longer need to take a PCR test and must show a vaccination  certificate with a QR code upon arrival. Vaccines must have been approved for use by the  Republic of Tanzania and the WHO. Unvaccinated travelers (5yrs and above) are required to take a PCR test taken 72 hrs. before  arrival in Tanzania. Travelers who were infected and recovered from COVID-19 shall be  required to submit proof of recovering from the disease obtained from Authorized Medical  personnel upon arrival to Tanzania.  All departing travelers are advised to seek up to date information from their airline and  homecountry regarding re-entry requirements.  Safety and Security  Safety advice is issued by most national governments and updated regularly and we would suggest that all travelers check the appropriate website for updates both prior to booking, and again prior to traveling. (Traveling to countries against your own government's advice can adversely affect the validity of certain travel insurance policies.) Brilliant Adventures and   Safaris strongly advises all travelers to use a money belt or neck wallet for the safekeeping  of cash, passport, airline tickets, and any other valuables. Please leave other valuables, such  as jewelry at home. Most accommodations provide safety deposit boxes, an excellent way of storing your valuables. We also advise you to keep a photocopy of yourpassport, separate from your actual passport, when you travel.  Brilliant Adventures and Safaris reserves the right to make changes to, or even cancel, any part of the planned trip if in their opinion safety and security concerns deem this necessary. Your driver-guide will accompany you throughout your safari and it is important that you always follow his instructions, in the interests of safety. If you spend time in Arusha, you will find that most Tanzanians are friendly and helpful, but as in most cities in any part of the world, you should exercise caution. Carrying expensive cameras or jewelry or waving large amounts of cash around, is always a bad idea and will invariably attract unwanted attention. Be aware of people approaching you and  trying to 'befriend' you: often these people are con-men and you should be polite but firm in saying'no' to them. We would strongly advise using taxis after dark for trips to restaurants  or other night-time trips and would urge you to keep to the main streets during the  daytime.We also advise that you travel in small groups, wherever possible. In the unlikely  event that you find yourself in an area where a political protest or demonstration is taking place, we would advise you to leave the area immediately, as these can turn violent or  provoke counter-demonstrations or reactions from the police.  Please note that you should use your own judgment when choosing activities or excursions which do not form part of the trip you have booked with us. We can offer your assistancein  choosing how to spend your free time, but neither Brilliant Adventures and Safaris norany of  its representatives can provide any guarantee about the safety or suitability of any activities or excursions, nor about the operators who organize these. As in all countries, taking photos  of police stations, border crossings, immigration controls, army barracks, military personnel or checkpoints, airports or political demonstrations is never a good idea, often illegal, and  very likely to land you in trouble with the authorities. Swimming, snorkeling, and other water-based activities are always undertaken at your ownrisk.
Meals Included

Day 1: No meals includes Day 2 to Day 5: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day 6: Breakfast and Lunch Day 7 to Day 11: Breakfast only

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Children below 3 years are not recommended
Optional Activities
  • Balloon Safari - $520 per person Maasai Village Visit - $50 per vehicle
  • Night Game Drive in Tarangire or Lake Manyara - $150 per person
  • Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk - $35 per person
  • Olduvai Gorge - $35 per person
Additional Information
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