• Flight included
  • Accommodation
  • Transfer included
  • Activity included

Enthralling Tanzania safari with gorilla trekking & beach options

  • Round trip
  • 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 or 17 nights
  • Rwanda, Tanzania
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From £4,079 per person
  • £8,158
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  • based on 2 travellers

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Embark on an unforgettable East Africa tour with optional Rwandan jungle or Zanzibar beach extensions - includes flights, board, excursions, and more

Surrender to the wild beauty of East Africa on an epic safari through Tanzania's dramatic landscapes, where volcanic calderas and golden savannahs set the stage for an unforgettable adventure. From tracking majestic predators and grazing herds across the vast Serengeti Plains to descending into the breathtaking basin of Ngorongoro Crater, every moment brings a new natural encounter. Depending on your chosen itinerary, you can opt to extend your journey into the mist-shrouded rainforests of Rwanda to trek with mountain gorillas, or retreat to the sparkling waters and white sands of Zanzibar.

Staying in welcoming lodge accommodations and eco-luxury tented camps throughout, you'll enjoy included game drives with expert guides alongside a fantastic array of included and optional excursions. Whether you choose a classic safari circuit, a high-altitude gorilla trek, a heavenly coastal beach break—or combine all three for the ultimate grand tour—this bucket-list escape is one not to be missed.

Included
  • 7, 9, 11 or 15 nights in East Africa

  • Optional Rwanda and Zanzibar extensions

  • Half-board basis (excluding drinks) in Arusha, Tanzania

  • Full-board basis in Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Lake Manyara, Tanzania

  • Breakfast in Kigali, Rwanda

  • Full-board basis (excluding drinks) in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

  • All-inclusive board in Zanzibar

  • Day 2: Arusha city tour and local market visit with lunch

  • Day 6: Olduvai Gorge tour

  • Day 10: Ellen DeGeneres Dian Fossey Research Centre visit (Rwanda itineraries only)

  • Day 10: Golden Monkey trek (Rwanda itineraries only)

  • Day 11: Mountain gorilla trek (Rwanda itineraries only)

  • A range of optional excursions

  • English-speaking guide included throughout (except in Zanzibar)

  • Flights from your selected airport to Tanzania, returning from either Tanzania, Rwanda or Zanzibar (dependent on your selected itinerary)

  • Internal flight from Arusha to Zanzibar (9-night and 11-night Tanzania and Zanzibar itineraries only)

  • Internal flight from Kilimanjaro to Kigali (15-night and 11-night Tanzania and Rwanda itineraries only)

  • Internal flight from Kigali to Zanzibar (15-night itinerary only)

  • Private return airport and hotel transfers

Day 1: Arusha

Touch down in Tanzania—an iconic destination celebrated for the vast plains of the Serengeti, the world-famous Great Migration, and the legendary snow-capped crown of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly met and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Situated at the gateway to the northe…

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Four Points by Sheraton Arusha  or similar

Day 2-3: Ngorongoro

Begin your morning with a guided tour through Arusha's vibrant streets before indulging in a delicious lunch amidst the lush grounds of the Arusha Coffee Lodge. Afterward, journey through picturesque countryside toward Karatu, nestled near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On your second day here, …

Read more
Ngorongoro Farmhouse  or similar

Day 4-5: Serengeti National Park

Embark on a game drive through changing landscapes as you travel into the iconic Serengeti National Park. Arrive at your tented lodge in time for lunch before setting off on an afternoon game drive across endless golden savannahs. Spend the following day immersed in morning and afternoon game drive…

Read more
The Singing Grass Tented Lodge  or similar

Day 6: Lake Manyara

Enjoy a morning game drive as you travel out of the Serengeti toward Olduvai Gorge Museum, set within the dramatic scenery of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here, overlooking the world-famous ravine where groundbreaking early human fossils were unearthed, you’ll spend an hour exploring engaging …

Read more
Luxury Escarpment Lodge  or similar

Day 7: Arusha

Conclude your safari with an early morning game drive through Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and sprawling alkaline lake that draws hundreds of thousands of pink flamingos—a breathtaking sight once described by Ernest Hemingway as the "loveliest lake in Africa." Afte…

Read more
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha  or similar

Day 1: Arusha

Touch down in Tanzania—an iconic destination celebrated for the vast plains of the Serengeti, the world-famous Great Migration, and the legendary snow-capped crown of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly met and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Situated at the gateway to the northe…

Read more
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha  or similar

Day 2-3: Ngorongoro

Begin your morning with a guided tour through Arusha's vibrant streets before indulging in a delicious lunch amidst the lush grounds of the Arusha Coffee Lodge. Afterward, journey through picturesque countryside toward Karatu, nestled near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On your second day here, …

Read more
Ngorongoro Farmhouse  or similar

Day 4-5: Serengeti National Park

Embark on a game drive through changing landscapes as you travel into the iconic Serengeti National Park. Arrive at your tented lodge in time for lunch before setting off on an afternoon game drive across endless golden savannahs. Spend the following day immersed in morning and afternoon game drive…

Read more
The Singing Grass Tented Lodge  or similar

Day 6: Lake Manyara

Enjoy a morning game drive as you travel out of the Serengeti toward Olduvai Gorge Museum, set within the dramatic scenery of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here, overlooking the world-famous ravine where groundbreaking early human fossils were unearthed, you’ll spend an hour exploring engaging …

Read more
Luxury Escarpment Lodge  or similar

Day 7-9: Zanzibar

Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park before driving to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar, an enchanted island ringed by powdery sands, vibrant coral reefs, and a rich Swahili heritage. Upon arrival, transfer to the stunning northern tip of Nungwi Beach for a three-night…

Read more
Sandies Nungwi  or similar

Day 1: Arusha

Touch down in Tanzania—an iconic destination celebrated for the vast plains of the Serengeti, the world-famous Great Migration, and the legendary snow-capped crown of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly met and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Situated at the gateway to the northe…

Read more
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha  or similar

Day 2-3: Ngorongoro

Begin your morning with a guided tour through Arusha's vibrant streets before indulging in a delicious lunch amidst the lush grounds of the Arusha Coffee Lodge. Afterward, journey through picturesque countryside toward Karatu, nestled near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On your second day here, …

Read more
Ngorongoro Farmhouse  or similar

Day 4-5: Serengeti National Park

Embark on a game drive through changing landscapes as you travel into the iconic Serengeti National Park. Arrive at your tented lodge in time for lunch before setting off on an afternoon game drive across endless golden savannahs. Spend the following day immersed in morning and afternoon game drive…

Read more
The Singing Grass Tented Lodge  or similar

Day 6: Lake Manyara

Enjoy a morning game drive as you travel out of the Serengeti toward Olduvai Gorge Museum, set within the dramatic scenery of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here, overlooking the world-famous ravine where groundbreaking early human fossils were unearthed, you’ll spend an hour exploring engaging …

Read more
Luxury Escarpment Lodge  or similar

Day 7: Arusha

Conclude your safari with a morning game drive through Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its rich birdlife and tree-climbing lions. Afterwards, embark on a comfortable drive back to Arusha, where you can soak in the vibrant street markets and leafy coffee garden atmosphere before resting up ah…

Read more
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha  or similar

Day 8: Kigali

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before embarking on your journey to Rwanda, the legendary "Land of a Thousand Hills." Touch down in Kigali, a vibrant capital set across undulating green ridges, where tree-lined boulevards and panoramic valley views showcase the heart of modern East Africa. Upon arriv…

Read more
Movenpick Hotel Kigali Rwanda  or similar

Day 9-11: Volcanoes National Park

Depart Kigali after breakfast on a scenic three-hour drive through lush rolling hills to Musanze, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park. The following morning, embark on an exciting Golden Monkey Trek through bamboo thickets, followed by an afternoon visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian…

Read more
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge  or similar

Day 1: Arusha

Touch down in Tanzania—an iconic destination celebrated for the vast plains of the Serengeti, the world-famous Great Migration, and the legendary snow-capped crown of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly met and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Situated at the gateway to the northe…

Read more
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha  or similar

Day 2-3: Ngorongoro

Begin your morning with a guided tour through Arusha's vibrant streets before indulging in a delicious lunch amidst the lush grounds of the Arusha Coffee Lodge. Afterward, journey through picturesque countryside toward Karatu, nestled near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On your second day here, …

Read more
Ngorongoro Farmhouse  or similar

Day 4-5: Serengeti National Park

Embark on a game drive through changing landscapes as you travel into the iconic Serengeti National Park. Arrive at your tented lodge in time for lunch before setting off on an afternoon game drive across endless golden savannahs. Spend the following day immersed in morning and afternoon game drive…

Read more
The Singing Grass Tented Lodge  or similar

Day 6: Lake Manyara

Enjoy a morning game drive as you travel out of the Serengeti toward Olduvai Gorge Museum, set within the dramatic scenery of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here, overlooking the world-famous ravine where groundbreaking early human fossils were unearthed, you’ll spend an hour exploring engaging …

Read more
Luxury Escarpment Lodge  or similar

Day 7-11: Zanzibar

Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park before driving to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar, an enchanted island ringed by powdery sands, vibrant coral reefs, and a rich Swahili heritage. Upon arrival, transfer to the stunning northern tip of Nungwi Beach for a five-night …

Read more
Sandies Nungwi  or similar

Day 1: Arusha

Touch down in Tanzania—an iconic destination celebrated for the vast plains of the Serengeti, the world-famous Great Migration, and the legendary snow-capped crown of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly met and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Situated at the gateway to the northe…

Read more
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha  or similar

Day 2-3: Ngorongoro

Begin your morning with a guided tour through Arusha's vibrant streets before indulging in a delicious lunch amidst the lush grounds of the Arusha Coffee Lodge. Afterward, journey through picturesque countryside toward Karatu, nestled near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On your second day here, …

Read more
Ngorongoro Farmhouse  or similar

Day 4-5: Serengeti National Park

Embark on a game drive through changing landscapes as you travel into the iconic Serengeti National Park. Arrive at your tented lodge in time for lunch before setting off on an afternoon game drive across endless golden savannahs. Spend the following day immersed in morning and afternoon game drive…

Read more
The Singing Grass Tented Lodge  or similar

Day 6: Lake Manyara

Enjoy a morning game drive as you travel out of the Serengeti toward Olduvai Gorge Museum, set within the dramatic scenery of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here, overlooking the world-famous ravine where groundbreaking early human fossils were unearthed, you’ll spend an hour exploring engaging …

Read more
Luxury Escarpment Lodge  or similar

Day 7: Arusha

Conclude your safari with a morning game drive through Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its rich birdlife and tree-climbing lions. Afterwards, embark on a comfortable drive back to Arusha, where you can soak in the vibrant street markets and leafy coffee garden atmosphere before resting up ah…

Read more
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha  or similar

Day 8: Kigali

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before embarking on your journey to Rwanda, the legendary "Land of a Thousand Hills." Touch down in Kigali, a vibrant capital set across undulating green ridges, where tree-lined boulevards and panoramic valley views showcase the heart of modern East Africa. Upon arriv…

Read more
Movenpick Hotel Kigali Rwanda  or similar

Day 9-11: Volcanoes National Park

Depart Kigali on a scenic three-hour drive through lush rolling hills to Musanze, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park. The following morning, set out on an exciting Golden Monkey Trek through bamboo thickets, followed by an afternoon visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla…

Read more
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge  or similar

Day 12: Kigali

Return to Kigali for an overnight stay. Depending on your arrival time, take the afternoon at your own pace—relax in the comfort of your hotel, sip locally grown Rwandan coffee, or browse contemporary galleries celebrating regional craftsmanship before preparing for your upcoming flight to Zanzibar…

Read more
Movenpick Hotel Kigali Rwanda  or similar

Day 13-15: Zanzibar

Touch down in Zanzibar, an enchanted island ringed by powdery sands, vibrant coral reefs, and a rich Swahili heritage. Upon arrival, transfer to the stunning northern tip of Nungwi Beach for a three-night beach escape. Spend your days entirely at leisure—basking on sun-kissed shores, dipping into t…

Read more
Sandies Nungwi  or similar
Excursions

We've gone the extra mile to pack your trip with exciting included excursions; all the details are outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.

Optional excursions

If you’d like to make your trip even more unforgettable, you can also book the following optional excursions. These excursions can be selected in the booking process.

Maasai Boma visit (day 3)

Immerse yourself in authentic tribal culture with a afternoon visit to a traditional Maasai Boma. Meet community members, learn about ancient customs and cattle-herding traditions, and witness vibrant traditional dances.

Serengeti balloon safari and champagne breakfast (day 4)

Take to the skies at dawn on an unforgettable hot-air balloon flight over the vast Serengeti plains. Drift silently over wild herds at sunrise before landing in the bush for a celebratory champagne breakfast.

Lake Manyara treetop walkway (day 7 for all itineraries except for the 11-night Tanzania safari & Zanzibar itinerary)

Stroll high above the forest floor on a series of suspended canopy bridges woven through Lake Manyara’s evergreen wilderness. Feel the gentle sway underfoot as you drift among treetops filled with chattering monkeys and colourful birdlife. Offering a unique bird's-eye perspective of the surrounding park, this sky-high adventure gets you up close with hidden wildlife.

Zanzibar Stone Town tour, Prison Island and Maru Maru lunch (Day 8 for 9- & 11-night Zanzibar itineraries or Day 14 for 15-night Zanzibar itinerary only)

Wander through the labyrinthine, spice-scented alleyways of historic Stone Town, admiring carved wooden doors and vibrant local markets. Take a boat ride across turquoise waters to Prison Island to meet giant tortoises and bask in tropical island coastal views. Conclude your journey with a rooftop lunch at Maru Maru, savouring delicious local dishes paired with sweeping views over the Indian Ocean.

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  • Visa fees and Zanzibar insurance permit (see 'Passport, visa and health requirements' in 'Additional Information')
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If you book this deal 35 days prior to your departure, you can choose to pay in instalments. The deposit will be 35% of the deal’s price, plus any extras you may decide to add (i.e. excursions). You can review the instalment amounts and due dates in the last step before placing your booking.

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Conditions

Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking.

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Passport, visa and health requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. For some countries, you may be required to complete an Electronic Travel Authorisation, a Digital Arrival Card or other immigration procedures prior to or upon arrival. We recommend that you complete any required digital forms as early as possible to save time upon arrival. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Price changes

Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process.

Pet policy

Pets are not allowed on this trip.

Optional services

To provide you with the best choice, we partner with a wide range of airlines. Please be aware that many carriers now charge extra for optional services like seat reservations and additional baggage. These airline-specific fees are not included in your holiday price unless stated. We recommend visiting your chosen airline's website directly to review their policies and understand any potential additional charges.

Flight times

Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises.

Travel documents

You will receive all documents relevant to your trip, 7 days prior to departure at the latest

Similar accommodation

In order to give you the best possible holiday, we sometimes offer trips where you'll be staying at one of a selection of hotels (all with the same star rating, board basis, room type and location). Mostly, you'll be staying in the hotel written up in our description, but we're unable to guarantee the exact accommodation featured on the website every time. We'll let you know the name of your hotel, at least 7 days before departure.