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Northern Tanzania and Zanzibar in thirteen days

A northern circuit through Tarangire, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, followed by a flight to Zanzibar. Five island nights give this thirteen-day journey a slower finish.

13 days · Tanzania

Tarangire → Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Lake Manyara → Zanzibar

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Tripadvisor marked Suricata Boma Lodge as temporarily closed when checked on 13 October 2026. The inspected hotel website did not explain the closure or provide a reopening date. Ask the operator to confirm this stay or an alternative for your travel dates. Photographs illustrate the property only.

Journey overview

A northern circuit through Tarangire, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, followed by a flight to Zanzibar. Five island nights give this thirteen-day journey a slower finish.

  • An itinerary longer than one week
  • Named overnight bases day by day

Operator rating: 4.9 / 5 · 693 reviews · Go Serengeti African Tours
SafariBookings · Checked: 2026-10-12

Source platform: SafariBookings. Operator: Go Serengeti African Tours. This independently prepared reference does not represent a WeGoSafari field journey.

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Northern Tanzania and Zanzibar in thirteen days

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Daily areas and overnight options

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Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Airport collection and a restful night in Arusha.

Meals
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Accommodation choices

AArusha Farm House

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Day 2

Tarangire game drives

Drive in Tarangire before continuing to the lodge.

  • Wildlife game drives
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Accommodation choices

ASuricata Boma Lodge

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Days 3–4

Into the Serengeti → A full Serengeti day

Day 3 · Travel into the Serengeti and explore in the afternoon.

Day 4 · Morning and afternoon drives from the same camp.

  • Wildlife game drives
  • Wildlife game drives
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Overnight choices for these days

ASafari Haven Serengeti Camp

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Day 5

Morning drives, then Karatu

A final Serengeti drive precedes the transfer to Karatu.

  • Wildlife game drives
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Accommodation choices

ANgorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

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Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Explore the crater floor, then return to the lodge.

  • Wildlife game drives
  • Crater-floor wildlife drive
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Accommodation choices

ASuricata Boma Lodge

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Day 7

Lake Manyara and Arusha

Visit Lake Manyara before returning to Arusha.

  • Wildlife game drives
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch

Accommodation choices

AArusha Farm House

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Days 8–9

Flight to Zanzibar → Time on Zanzibar

Day 8 · Fly from Arusha Airport to Zanzibar and transfer to the hotel.

Day 9 · A leisure day based at the hotel.

  • Flight connection
  • Airport transfer (optional; confirm cost and arrangements)
Meals
Breakfast

Overnight choices for these days

ATembo Hotel

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Days 10–12

An island holiday base → Coastal leisure → An unhurried island day

Day 10 · Settle into the coastal hotel for three nights.

Day 11 · Relax on the coast; confirm extra excursions separately.

Day 12 · Another island day before the departure arrangements.

Meals
Breakfast

Overnight choices for these days

AWarere Beach Hotel

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Day 13

Airport departure

Transfer to Zanzibar Airport; no overnight stay is included.

  • Beach time
  • Flight connection
  • Airport transfer
Meals
Breakfast

Tour ends; no overnight stay included.

Published rates per person

USD per-person reference rates for two adults sharing. See the dates in the schedule.

Source checked 2026-10-12. Confirm the room, final quotation and availability with the operator.

Source rate schedule · per person
Departure periodTwo adults sharing; per person
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026US$ 3,938
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027US$ 4,163

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Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Non-resident park entry
  • Scheduled activities; optional extras are excluded
  • Named overnight stays; upgrades cost extra
  • Professional driver and guide
  • Scheduled transport; optional arrangements are excluded
  • Flights within the tour
  • Taxes in the published quotation
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  • Meals as itemised day by day
  • Drinks as itemised day by day

Excluded

  • International flights to and from Africa
  • Extra nights before or after the tour
  • Tips; the source suggests US$ 20 per person per day
  • Personal purchases, insurance and visa costs
  • Later government tax or park-fee increases
  • Meals excluded by the daily programme

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Source information

Operator: Go Serengeti African Tours · Checked: 2026-10-12

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