Style : Group tour
Tanzania Private Safari with Selous Game Reserve & Zanzibar - Beach tour
Arusha Lake Manyara National Park Tanzania Private Safari with Selous Game Reserve & Zanzibar - Beach Trip

Tanzania Private Safari with Selous Game Reserve & Zanzibar - Beach

Monograms
4.7 . Excellent
97%
Travel Style: Array Full on
Physical Level: Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level: Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
15 days
From: $ 7,479 $ 499 / day
Checking price

Overview

Highlights (Bullets)

  • Visitors from around the world and is great for game viewing year round
Style Group tour
See all the highlights and popular spots on a classic tour.
Itinerary Focus Classic Highlights
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Lodging Level Value (3*)
Flight & Transport Inclusions N/A
Start City Arrive in Arusha
End City Zanzibar Beach–Stone Town–Dar es Salaam–Homebound Flight

Destinations

Tanzania

Activities & Interests

Culture

N/A
See more

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Arusha, Tanzania. Welcome to Africa! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.

Day 2

Arusha–Tarangire National Park Area. Travel south to TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK, where baobab and acacia trees dominate the landscape. After lunch, embark on an exciting AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE. (B,L,D)

Day 3

Tarangire Area. Today features MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES in the savannah grasslands. Enjoy panoramic views of baobab and acacia trees as you search for the elephant, eland, zebra, and Cape buffalo that congregate around the waterholes. Relax at your lodge or camp between game drives. (B,L,D)

Day 4

Tarangire Area–Lake Manyara National Park–Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Drive to LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. This small park is ecologically diverse, with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and alkaline Lake Manyara itself. During a GAME DRIVE, watch for elephant, Cape buffalo, and giraffe. The park is also home to the world’s largest concentration of baboon. Then, drive to beautiful Gibb’s Farm for a relaxing lunch featuring sumptuous farm-to-table cuisine. Afterward, continue to the NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA for the night. (B,L,D)

Day 5

Ngorongoro Area. Today, enjoy a FULL-DAY GAME DRIVE in Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is technically a caldera—the world’s largest unflooded, in fact, at more than 2,000 feet deep with a floor covering over 102 square miles. Game viewing here is fantastic, as most of the animals stay in this area year round. You can see lion, Cape buffalo, hippo, elephant, and flamingo. This is also your best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros. A picnic lunch will be served in the crater. (B,L,D)

Day 6

Ngorongoro Area–Serengeti National Park. This morning, drive to SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, Tanzania’s largest and most famous park. Home to the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, generally between late November and July, it attracts visitors from around the world and is great for game viewing year round. Enjoy lunch prior to your AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE. (B,L,D)

NOTE:
The Great Migration is a natural event, and the arrival/departure of the migrating herds varies slightly from year to year.

Day 7

Serengeti. Today, enjoy MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES and search for the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, Cape buffalo, elephant, and rhino—as well as an abundance of other animals, including cheetah, giraffe, warthog, gazelle, and eland. Between game drives, take advantage of leisure time to relax. (B,L,D)

Day 8

Serengeti. The Serengeti covers an area of roughly 5,700 square miles, so it is no surprise that the name comes from the Maasai word siringit, meaning “endless plains.” Continue exploring this vast park during MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES. (B,L,D)

Day 9

Serengeti–Selous Game Reserve. This morning, fly to Selous Game Reserve (via Arusha & Dar es Salaam), the second oldest game reserve in the world and Africa’s largest at more than 15,000 square miles. The reserve is relatively untouched by humans, so vital ecological and biological processes are able to sustain a wide variety of animals and habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, riverine forests, and swamps. For these reasons, the reserve has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Natural Site. (B,D)

Day 10

Selous. Explore this magical place on MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME ACTIVITIES both days. The reserve is home to roughly half of Tanzania’s elephant population and what many consider to be the world’s largest populations of lion, hippo, and the rare wild dog. In addition, there are a myriad of other animals you’ll have a chance to spot, including leopard, giraffe, cheetah, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, Nile crocodile, impala, and more! Spend the middle of the day at your leisure. (B,L,D daily)

NOTE:
Shared game activities in the Selous vary by lodge/camp.

Day 11

Selous. Explore this magical place on MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME ACTIVITIES both days. The reserve is home to roughly half of Tanzania’s elephant population and what many consider to be the world’s largest populations of lion, hippo, and the rare wild dog. In addition, there are a myriad of other animals you’ll have a chance to spot, including leopard, giraffe, cheetah, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, Nile crocodile, impala, and more! Spend the middle of the day at your leisure. (B,L,D daily)

NOTE:
Shared game activities in the Selous vary by lodge/camp.

Day 12

Selous–Stone Town, Zanzibar–Zanzibar Beach. One last GAME ACTIVITY this morning before flying to Stone Town. Upon arrival, transfer to your beach hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (B,D)

Day 13

Zanzibar Beach. Spend two full days at leisure at your beach resort. (B,L,D daily)

Day 14

Zanzibar Beach. Spend two full days at leisure at your beach resort. (B,L,D daily)

Day 15

Zanzibar Beach–Stone Town–Dar es Salaam–Homebound Flight. This morning, fly to Dar es Salaam, where your vacation ends. We have secured a day room at the Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel for you to use prior to your homebound flight. Book homebound flights after 4 pm. (B)

Availability

Checking price
Price From $ 7,479
Price Per Day: $ 499 per day
Checking price

502 Monograms Travel Reviews & Ratings

97%
4.7 out of 5 (100+ reviews)
Excellent 400
Great 72
Average 13
Disappointing 3
Terrible 14
Value
4.7
Guide
4.7
Activities
4.7
Lodging
4.7
Transportation
4.7
Meals
4.7

Tanzania Private Safari with Selous Game Reserve & Zanzibar - Beach

No reviews yet for this trip. Be the first one to write a review

Company Reviews

We had great tour guides

4.0
Details
Value4.0
Guide4.0
Activities4.0
Lodging4.0
Transportation4.0
Meals4.0
We had great tour guides. And we saw lots of monkeys.
Our hotels in La Fortuna and Monteverde were not good as I would have expected from Monogram. The Magic Mountain was a very nice property. But breakfast was average at best. Our room wasn't checked before we arrived. We had to change rooms. The safe box didn't work and the toilet seat was broken.
Our room at the Monteverde Country Lodge had no hot water the first night. And the rooms don't have heaters. So they were very cold.
Read more

Good xperienceTour guide was very knowledgeable and…

5.0
Details
Value5.0
Guide5.0
Activities5.0
Lodging5.0
Transportation5.0
Meals5.0
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and very pleasant and helful.9

Visiting Paris & Normandy

5.0
Details
Value5.0
Guide5.0
Activities5.0
Lodging5.0
Transportation5.0
Meals5.0
Very much enjoyed numerous sites in both Paris & Normandy.

Monograms is the best way to explore…

5.0
Details
Value5.0
Guide5.0
Activities5.0
Lodging5.0
Transportation5.0
Meals5.0
Monograms is the best way to explore London. They make it easy and delightful. You are in charge of your activities, but their presence is always available, should you need it. Second time for me with them in London, and service remains top notch.
Read more

Second Time Around and still awesome

5.0
Details
Value5.0
Guide5.0
Activities5.0
Lodging5.0
Transportation5.0
Meals5.0
From the first day to the last the trip was awesome.

What a wonderful time

5.0
Details
Value5.0
Guide5.0
Activities5.0
Lodging5.0
Transportation5.0
Meals5.0
What a wonderful time! Even though I have to use a walker, with poor balance, and even though several told me I should not even consider travel--Monograms made it more than possible! Great staff who goes above and beyond the call. Wonderful local guides and helpful people.
Read more

Details

Local Flights

Participation in this tour requires a purchase of additional local flights.

Accommodations



Mount Meru Hotel

Situated at the foothills of Mount Meru in the city of Arusha, Tanzania, the Mount Meru Hotel lies on 9 acres of lush landscape, surrounded by some of Africa's most breath-taking vistas, rich with a diverse array of wildlife, etched against the fertile slopes of this beautiful mountain. Bask in the Tanzanian warmth and kindness, renowned all over the world.


Arusha
Tanzania
Church Road

Arusha Coffee Lodge

Arusha Coffee Lodge lies cradled in the endless acres of Tanzania's largest coffee plantation. This exclusive, boutique hotel lodge has been designed around the farms' original plantation homes, radiating the warmth and invitation of the old colonial plantation homes historically distinctive to the coffee plantations. Luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine, and roaring fires beckon to the most seasoned traveler.


Arusha
Tanzania
P.O.Box 1823

Lake Duluti Serena Hotel

Designed to echo the traditional style of the colonial coffee farm, which originally stood on this site, Lake Duluti Serena Lodge offers a range of tastefully presented cottage-styled rooms set amid extensive landscaped grounds. Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.


Arusha
Tanzania


Sanctuary Swala Camp

In the heart of Maasai country and a remote corner of the Tarangire, in total seclusion amongst giant acacia trees and looking out beyond the flat savannah, Sanctuary Swala offers a very exclusive safari experience with just 12 canvas pavilions. The picturesque landscape is filled with ancient baobab trees, ambling elephants and birds in flight. Built to the highest eco-friendly standards, this camp has a particularly low-carbon footprint. Electricity is provided during limited hours: 6 am to 1 pm & 5 pm to 10 pm. 24-hour power may be requested for breathing machines.


Tarangire National Park
Tanzania
Tarangire National Park

Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Hidden among the kopjes, lies Tarangire Sopa Lodge, surrounded by ancient baobab trees. It is the home of the greatest concentration of elephants in Africa, and other game including the elusive leopard. Over 400 bird species can be spotted here as well. With water constantly available in the area, the greenery is lush providing a wonderful contrast to the burnt ground.


Tarangire National Park
Tanzania


Tarangire Simba Camp

Adjacent to Tarangire National Park, Tarangire Simba Camp has just 16 classic safari tents nestled between the park to the east and Lake Burunge to the west. The location offers easy access to the heart of Tarangire and the perfect place to watch sunset with drinks after a day of game viewing. The camp features indoor and outdoor dining, lounge, bar, wildlife viewing platform, complimentary Wi-Fi access, and an outdoor swimming pool.


Tarangire National Park Area
Tanzania
Sangaiwe Gate Road

Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Perched on the rim of the collapsed volcano, the Ngorongoro Crater, a world heritage site, often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. It has the most magnificent views over the crater floor, which is home to vast herds of buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, the rare and endangered black rhino, elephant, cheetah, leopard, lion and herds of gazelle and wildebeest. Its position on the Eastern rim allows the most spectacular and uninterrupted views of the sunset. Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.


Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Tloma Lodge

Built atop a valley in the Ngorongoro Highlands, the exclusive Tloma Lodge was crafted to evoke the ambiance of the colonial plantations and farms described in many books and films. Its flowered gardens, pool, spa treatments, al fresco dining, and spectacular views overlooking a coffee plantation make this a serene oasis.


Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater

The Manor at Ngorongoro

The Manor at Ngorongoro is reminiscent of an elegant, up country farm home in the Cape Dutch style of architecture. The 20 luxurious guest cottage suites fuse East African safari hospitality with old world Afro-European architecture, and decor. They also provide a wealth of comfort with private outdoor areas that offer distant views of the rolling highlands. The Manor often receives frequent visits from a few inquisitive passersby, such as elephant, buffalo and blue monkeys. Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.


Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Tanzania


Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Regularly voted one of the best hotels in the world, this unique lodge clings to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the largest and most perfect volcanic crater on Earth. Long and low, the lodge is built from local river stone and camouflaged with indigenous vines. Designed to blend completely into the landscape, it is entirely invisible from the floor of the Crater 600 meters below. Hugging the contours of the jagged Crater rim, the lodge takes its inspiration from the so-called 'Cradle of Mankind', the prehistoric site of Olduvai Gorge, which lies close by. Linked by arched stone passages and timbered decks, its walls are decorated with stylized prehistoric cave paintings and lit by flaring torches. Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.


Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Serena Mivumo River Lodge

This boutique lodge stands high on the banks of the spectacular Rufiji River in Tanzania's vast Selous Game Reserve, with glorious views down to the plunging torrents of Stiegler's Gorge. It offers guests a wildlife experience that is difficult to find anywhere else in Africa and a level of comfort comparable to the best in Africa. , Softly lit and breeze-cooled, the lodge offers the ultimate escape to one of the world's last undiscovered wilderness frontiers. Game-viewing activities include game drives, game walks, and boat excursions.


Selous Game Reserve
Tanzania
Selous Game Reserve

Azura Selous

If you are looking for an authentic African safari that is stylish, personal and filled with lots of wow factor then Azura Selous is exactly what you are looking for. The focal point of the camp consists of a formal dining area, the iconic main infinity pool and surrounding relaxation deck, and lounge, all built at alternating levels benefiting from the welcome breezes. Shaded by trees the main areas all have a panoramic view over the river and the African wilderness beyond. Private dining is offered for all guests and a host service will bring coffee/tea to your tent before your game activities. Game-viewing activities include game drives, game walks, and limited boat excursions (dependent on annual rains).


Selous Game Reserve
Tanzania
Selous Game Reserve

Siwandu Camp

Sheltered in a grove of palms on the shores of Lake Nzerakera, part of the watery byways of the Rufiji River system, Siwandu is perfectly situated to fully experience the breathtaking landscape and abundant wildlife of Selous Game Reserve. Due to the local topography around the camp, it's considered the undisputed prime position for superlative game viewing. Adding to the intimate experience the camp is evenly divided into two smaller camps with their own lounge, well stocked bar, dining area, and pool. Game-viewing activities include game drives, boat excursions, and game walks.


Selous Game Reserve
Tanzania
Selous Game Reserve

Rufiji River Camp

Built by local craftsmen, Rufiji River Camp combines Makuti palm roofs with Selous sourced paving stones and hard woods to create a beautiful and comfortable base to explore Selous Game Reserve. Panoramic river views are a signature throughout the camp from the dining area to the tents. Game-viewing activities include game drives, game walks, and boating safaris.


Selous Game Reserve
Tanzania


Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

Set in beautiful tropical landscaped gardens on a pristine and peaceful beach on the East Coast of the island. As you drive through a coconut plantation you will see that the hotel is away from other hotels and busy roads surrounded by open space and palm trees! The hotel overlooks the Indian ocean and offers panoramic views from the lounge, restaurant, bar and even the recreation area. Inside the decorative natural color scheme of creams and golds are complimented by all the antique furniture that has been specially sourced to show the culture, the history and the influences that make Zanzibar so unique. Relax in one of the two pools, enjoy water sports, or go for a spa treatment in a room overlooking the ocean. The superior rooms offer panoramic ocean views from the bedrooms and private balconies, so one can sit and watch the dhows sail past and watch the sunset from the comfort of their room.


Zanzibar - Beach
Tanzania


Breezes Beach Club & Spa

Set in beautiful tropical landscaped gardens on a pristine and peaceful beach on the East Coast of the island. It reflects the Island's natural beauty with stunning carvings, creating casual elegance and a unique atmosphere. Deluxe rooms are located near the sea and include an outdoor terrace. As you settle in why not enjoy the evening by the pool and bar and sip on a cocktail while enjoying live music.


Zanzibar - Beach
Tanzania


Baraza Resort & Spa

A fusion of Arabic, Swahili and Indian design, with Swahili arches, intricate hand carved cement décor, beautiful antiques, handmade furniture and intricate brass lanterns; The Baraza Resort & Spa offers unparalleled standards of luxury on the Island of Zanzibar. Located on one of the top beaches in the world this all-inclusive luxury get away features just 30 private villas. Each ocean front villa offers spectacular spaces to relax with private terraces and plunge pools. The resort offers several dining options inspired by Arabic, Indian, Persian, Asian, and Swahili flavors and sources as much as possible from the local villages and fisherman.


Zanzibar - Beach
Tanzania

Trip ID#:

MONOGRAMS-IQTH

×
Great Choice!

You can access members-only savings of up to $700 on over 6,000 Travelstride Select trips.

Sign in to see trip eligibility

or
or
Provide email and password

With your FREE membership you get to:

  • Save up to $700 per person!*
  • Access private deals and offers
  • See personalized trip recommendations
  • Save favorite trips
*See Member Savings Program details
Already a member?

We respect your privacy and take great care to protect your information. By joining you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

×

You could save $ 600 per person on this trip!

TripSaver
Flexible travel vouchers redeemable on thousands of trips like this one!
×
×
×
Sign in to Save Trips
Welcome back! We're so happy to see you. ? Forgot Password?
Don't have an account? Join
  • Bookmark trips you like
  • Share with your travel companions
  • Track price changes
  • Access private discounts on trips you save
×
Sign in to see your results

TripFinder is a member-only feature. Don’t worry, it’s free!

With a membership you:

  • Save up to $700 per person!*
  • Access private deals and offers
  • See personalized trip recommendations
  • Save favorite trips
*See Member Savings Program details
×
Activate your free Travelstride membership

Just use the email address and password provided in the email we sent.

? Forgot Password?

With your free membership you:

  • Save up to $700 per person!*
  • Access private deals and offers
  • See personalized trip recommendations
  • Save favorite trips
*See Member Savings Program details
×
To Follow, sign in or sign up (it's free) ? Forgot Password?
Don't have an account? Join
member benefits

By signing in, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

First name is required!
Last name is required!
First name is not valid!
Last name is not valid!
This is not an email address!
Email address is required!
This email is already registered!
Please enter valid email address
Password is required!
Enter a valid password!
Please enter 6 or more characters!
Please enter 32 or less characters!
Passwords are not the same!
Terms and Conditions are required!
Email or Password is wrong!
Please select the captcha checkbox!
Please select the valid captcha!
Something went wrong! Try again later!

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness."
Mark Twain
x
x
Download your brochure

Enter your email to get the "" brochure.

x
Brochure successfully sent!

We've sent the "" brochure to "". Check your inbox!