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13-Day Journey of Rare Safari Encounters
Tanzania's Best · Zanzibar Extension

13 Days / 12 NightsDuration
Tarangire → ZanzibarRoute
Any DateDeparture
All InclusiveMeals & Drives

Safari Overview

The 13-Day Journey of Rare Safari Encounters is Tanzania's most comprehensive safari experience, combining the best of the northern wildlife circuit with rare parks and culminating in a blissful Zanzibar beach escape. This expertly curated journey takes you from Arusha through Tarangire, the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the remote Empakai Crater, ending with 3 nights of pure relaxation on Zanzibar's white sand beaches.

🦁 Big Five
🦩 Flamingos
🏔️ Empakai Crater
🏖️ Zanzibar Beach
🦋 Colobus Monkeys
⛵ Dhow Cruise

Day-by-Day Itinerary

01Day
Arrival in Arusha
Welcome Briefing
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Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your luxury lodge in Arusha. Evening briefing and welcome dinner to prepare for your comprehensive Tanzania journey.

  • Airport transfer
  • Welcome dinner at lodge
  • Safari briefing and route overview
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Arusha Coffee Lodge
Luxury Lodge · Arusha
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02Day
Tarangire National Park
Elephants & Baobabs
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Drive to Tarangire for a full day of game viewing among ancient baobab trees and massive elephant herds gathering at the Tarangire River.

  • Full day game drive in Tarangire
  • Elephant family encounters at the river
  • Picnic lunch inside the park
  • Lion and leopard search in woodland
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Tarangire Ndovu Tented Camp
Tented Camp · Tarangire
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03Day
Lake Manyara & Karatu
Flamingos & Culture
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Morning game drive in Lake Manyara with its famous tree-climbing lions, then an afternoon cultural visit to a local Iraqw village near Karatu — one of Tanzania's most fascinating communities.

  • Lake Manyara game drive
  • Tree-climbing lion search
  • Flamingo photography at lake shores
  • Optional Iraqw village cultural visit
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Gibbs Farm
Boutique Farm Lodge · Karatu
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04Day
Serengeti – Enter the Plains
Endless Savanna
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Drive to the Serengeti through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands with stunning panoramic views. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive in the famous Seronera Valley.

  • Scenic drive across NCA highlands
  • First Serengeti game drive
  • Lion and cheetah search in Seronera
  • Sunset on the open plains
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Serengeti Migration Camp
Luxury Camp · Serengeti
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05Day
Full Day Serengeti
The Great Plains
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Sunrise to sunset game drives in the world's most famous wildlife park. Bush breakfast on the open plains and spectacular sundowners.

  • Sunrise game drive
  • Bush breakfast on the plains
  • Afternoon and evening game drives
  • Sundowner drinks in the bush
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Serengeti Migration Camp
Luxury Camp · Serengeti
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06Day
Northern Serengeti – Mara Triangle
Migration & Lions
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Drive to the northern Serengeti to witness the Mara River crossing zone and its extraordinary lion prides — the most dramatic section of the Great Migration.

  • Drive to Northern Serengeti
  • Mara River crossing zone visits
  • Northern Serengeti lion prides
  • Leopard in riverine forest
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Lamai Serengeti
Luxury Lodge · Northern Serengeti
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07Day
Northern Serengeti Full Day
Cats & Crossings
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Full day in the most remote and dramatic part of the Serengeti ecosystem, with dawn-to-dusk game drives and spectacular wildlife encounters.

  • Full day predator game drives
  • Photography from elevated positions
  • Bush lunch on the open plains
  • Night sky star-gazing
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Lamai Serengeti
Luxury Lodge · Northern Serengeti
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08Day
Ngorongoro Crater
Garden of Eden
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Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day encountering the densest wildlife concentration per square kilometre on Earth. Look for all Big Five including the rare black rhino.

  • Full descent into the crater floor
  • Black rhino and Big Five search
  • Hippo pools at Lake Magadi
  • Flamingos at the lake shores
  • Picnic lunch on the crater floor
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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Ultra-Luxury Lodge · Rim
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09Day
Empakai Crater & Ol Doinyo Lengai
Rare Wonders
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Visit the remote and rarely-explored Empakai Crater — a collapsed volcano filled with a stunning blue-green lake. Optional hike around the rim with flamingo and colobus monkey sightings, and views of the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano.

  • Empakai Crater hike (2–3 hours)
  • Blue-green crater lake with flamingos
  • Black-and-white colobus monkeys in the forest
  • Views of Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano (God's Mountain)
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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Ultra-Luxury Lodge · Rim
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10Day
Transfer to Zanzibar
Spice Island Arrival
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Fly from Arusha to Zanzibar — a short 45-minute flight that takes you from wild savanna to paradise beach. Check in to your luxury resort and enjoy a spice tour of the island.

  • Morning flight Arusha to Zanzibar
  • Hotel check-in and beach welcome
  • Optional spice plantation tour
  • Sunset on the Indian Ocean
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Baraza Resort & Spa
Luxury Beach Resort · Zanzibar
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11Day
Zanzibar Beach Day
Turquoise Waters
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A day of total relaxation — swimming in the warm Indian Ocean, snorkelling on coral reefs, or exploring Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Beach and ocean relaxation
  • Optional snorkelling or diving excursion
  • Stone Town walking tour option
  • Sunset dhow cruise on the ocean
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Baraza Resort & Spa
Luxury Beach Resort · Zanzibar
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12Day
Zanzibar – Prison Island & Blue Safari
Coral Reefs & Tortoises
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Visit Prison Island to meet the giant Aldabra tortoises, then take a glass-bottom boat trip over the pristine coral reefs of Zanzibar Marine Park.

  • Prison Island tortoise sanctuary visit
  • Glass-bottom boat trip over coral reefs
  • Snorkelling at Mnemba Atoll (optional)
  • Fresh seafood dinner at a beachfront restaurant
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Baraza Resort & Spa
Luxury Beach Resort · Zanzibar
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13Day
Departure from Zanzibar
Farewell to Tanzania
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Enjoy one last morning on the beach before transferring to Zanzibar International Airport for your departure.

  • Final beach breakfast
  • Transfer to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
  • Fond farewell from your Jolita team

What's Included & Excluded

✓ Included

All park entrance and conservation fees
All accommodation as per itinerary
Full board meals throughout (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
All game drives in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser with roof hatch
English-speaking TANAPA-certified professional guide
Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
Bottled water during all game drives
All government taxes and service charges
Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
24/7 Jolita Safari support hotline

✗ Not Included

International flights to/from Tanzania
Tanzania visa fees (approx. USD 50)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Optional activities (hot air balloon safari, etc.)
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks at lodges
Personal items, laundry and souvenirs
Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
Any personal expenses

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Quick Facts

Duration13 Days / 12 Nights
ParksTarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Empakai · Zanzibar
MealsFull Board (B,L,D)
Group Size2–6 per vehicle
DepartureAny day, year-round
Zanzibar Nights3 Nights Beach Extension
Flight IncludedArusha to Zanzibar