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Best of the North and Beach

Regardless of season, this is the complete view of the north

Without a doubt, regardless of time of year, this would definitely be our recommendation for the safari circuits in the northern parks of Tanzania. Using small, luxury tented camps throughout, this is safari guiding at its best, along with really making you feel like you are in the bush on your own. This itinerary gives plenty of time in each of the regions as well as keeping you away from the crowds....simple!

Trip Highlights

This trip is fully customisable in terms of length, days on safari, days at the beach, safari activities, accommodation needs and luxury fine-tuning to meet your wildest dreams, budgets and party size. Do call us any time to price-up and customise this itinerary for you.

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Trip Itinerary

NB. All of our trips are fully customisable in terms of length of time, regions, properties and budget. The below is just a sample of an itinerary that has worked well for clients in the past. Do call us any time to talk about this itinerary or any other element of your trip!

Day

1

Fly to Kilimanjaro International

Fly to Kilimanjaro international airport and met on arrival.

Day

2-3

Tarangire National Park tanzania

Met on arrival by your private driver/guide and drive down to Tarangire NP to stay in Oliver's Tented Camp for 2 nights on an all inclusive basis. the beauty of Tarangire is that, while it is a fantastic little park, it is virtually invisible on the tourist trail. The area around the camp is great for walking and seeing the superb elephant populations for which is is famous with those in the know!
Oliver's Camp, Leopard cub, Tarangire National park, Tanzania

Day

4

Ngorongoro Conservation Area tanzania

Drive through to the Ngorongoro Crater for an afternoon game drive in the crater and overnight in Plantation Lodge on a full board basis. Set on the slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater itself, this superb little property offers excellent food, service and accommodation for the night.
Neptune ngorongoro luxury lodge ngorongoro crater tanzania jumbo elephants at during safari

Day

5-7

Serengeti National Park tanzania

Drive back to Manyara airstrip in time for the morning flight up to the north of the Serengeti. Met and transferred to Sayari Mara Camp to stay for 3 nights on an all inclusive basis. From the middle of June until the end of October this camp is absolutely inundated by the migrating herds of wildebeest for which the Serengeti has become famous. These 3 days will be spent seeing some fo the best game viewing possible in Africa!
The Serengeti Wildebeest Migration

Day

8-12

Kasha Boutique Hotel zanzibar

Dropped off by your driver for the flight down to Zanzibar. Met on arrival and transferred across the island to Kasha Boutique Hotel to stay for 5 nights on a half board basis. Each of the private bungalows features a private view to the ocean and large relaxation area. Set on a secluded beach, this is a slice of heaven!
Kasha Boutique Hotel

Day

13

Fly home

Transferred to Zanzibar airport to fly to Dar es Salaam and connect onto international flights home.

Please go to either of our Tailormade Safari Trips pages to see a lot more safari trips, ideas and budgets.

What kind of Wildlife should you see on the Best of the North and Beach trip in 2026/27?

For 2026/27, we expect you’ll be able to find the following wildlife in the Best of the North and Beach bearing in mind the quality of guiding, budgets, time of year and duration of stay all affect your chances of finding or seeing any of the following outstanding animals that dwell in Best of the North and Beach…

The Parks & Regions featured in the Best of the North and Beach itinerary...

A general introduction to the parks and regions featured in the Best of the North and Beach for 2026/27.

Serengeti National Park

tanzania

From $398 per person per night
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Serengeti National Park

Zanzibar Beaches

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From $398 per person per night
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Mafia Island

Ngorongoro Crater

tanzania

From $398 per person per night
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Ngorongoro Crater

Tarangire National Park

tanzania

From $398 per person per night
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Tarangire National Park

Do visit our Africa Wildlife page for our full wildlife viewing guide...

What are the other great Camps & Hotels across the same Best of the North and Beach parks and regions...

For 2026/27 we highly recommend all the following camps & hotels in the same Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Zanzibar beaches parks & regions — and let us help customise and price-up your ideal trip for you...
$125$3,564

Price pp pn (USD)

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Our Rating

1 Mnemba Lodge

Zanzibar beaches, Africa, Zanzibar

Arguably, along side destinations such as the North Island in the Seychelles, Mnemba Lodge holds the accolade of being one of the most expensive beach destinations in the world. It has hosted… More…

6 Nights

FROM $3,010 pp/pn

Mnemba Lodge

2 Nomad Lamai Camp

Serengeti National Park, Africa, Tanzania

Finished in June 2012, Nomad’s Lamai had been a pretty long time coming but the wait has definitely been worthwhile. Located on the very scenic Wogakuria Kopjes, around 30 minutes from the… More…

4 Nights

FROM $2,315 pp/pn

Nomad Lamai Camp

3 Chem Chem Safari Lodge

Tarangire National Park, Africa, Tanzania

One of a new breed of property that has opened up in the corridor that runs between Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park, Chem Chem is definitely aimed at the… More…

3 Nights

FROM $1,740 pp/pn

Chem Chem Safari Lodge

4 Highlands Camp

Ngorongoro Crater, Africa, Tanzania

The Highlands Camp is one of a kind! Inspired by the shape of the traditional Maasai homes (called bomas), eight dome tents were built and placed delicately on the slopes of the… More…

2 Nights

FROM $1,265 pp/pn

Highlands Camp, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

And don't miss our Africa Wildlife page for a full guide to the amazing wildlife available...

What other Safari Trips & Tours do you have for the same regions in 2026/27?

An overview of what other tailor-made trips & tours The Africa Specialists have available to Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Zanzibar beaches parks & regions for 2026/27.

Days8Days19

Duration

$3,500$7,000

Price Brackets (USD)

8 Nights

Serengeti and mountain gorillas

Kigali, Serengeti National Park, Volcanoes National Park

From $6,000 per person
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Serengeti and mountain gorillas

12 Nights

Great Safari, Great Beach

Nyerere National Park, Southern Tanzania, Stone Town, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches

From $3,500 per person
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Great Safari

14 Nights

Beach Selous and Zanzibar

Mainland Coast, Nyerere National Park, South of Dar, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches

From $5,500 per person
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Lake manze camp 4 game drive 16 nyerere tanzania

15 Nights

Selous Ruaha & Zanzibar

Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches

From $4,500 per person
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Lake Manze Camp lake views, Selous/Nyerere

13 Nights

Northern Honeymoon June to November

Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Stone Town, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches

From $5,000 per person
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TA0892~1

19 Nights

A Tanzanian Odyssey

Arusha, Katavi National Park, Mahale Mountains National Park, Northern Tanzania, Nyerere National Park, Southern Tanzania, Western Tanzania

From $6,500 per person
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Katavi National Park

13 Nights

The Discerning Safari

The Laikipia Plateau, The Masai Mara, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches

From $6,000 per person
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The Laikipia Plateau, Kenya, Ol Malo Lodge

12 Nights

Nice and Easy

Nyerere National Park, Zanzibar beaches

From $3,500 per person
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Lake Manze Camp boating safaris

13 Nights

Best of the North and Beach

Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Zanzibar beaches

From $6,000 per person
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Chem chem safari lodge wildlife tarangire tanzania

15 Nights

The Ultimate South

Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, South of Dar, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches

From $7,000 per person
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Ruaha National Park, Tanzania, Mwagusi Camp

14 Nights

Best of Southern Tanzania

Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches

From $4,500 per person
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Laba Siwandu, Boat safari, Nyerere National Park, Tanzania

10 Nights

Only Have A Week?

Nyerere National Park, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches

From $5,500 per person
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Nyerere National Park, tanzania

12 Nights

Short & Sharp

Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Stone Town, Zanzibar beaches

From $4,000 per person
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TADFBA~1

12 Nights

Simple but Classy

Nyerere National Park, Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches

From $5,000 per person
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Kilindi Beach Resort, Zanzibar Beaches, Zanzibar Islands

12 Nights

North and The Beach

Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar beaches

From $4,000 per person
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TAA2A4~1

16 Nights

The Ultimate Honeymoon

Nyerere National Park, South of Dar, Stone Town, Zanzibar beaches

From $5,000 per person
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Zawadi Hotel, The beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania

14 Nights

Zambia and Zanzibar

Lower Zambezi National Park, South Luangwa National Park, Tanzania, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches

From $7,000 per person
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Pongwe Beach Hotel

Do visit our Africa Safari Finder page to find more trips and locations for 2026/27

When is the best time of year to go on the Best of the North and Beach trip?

In theory, you could take the Best of the North and Beach trip trip almost any time of year depending on preferences and wildlife/safari viewing plans, but if you want to avoid peak season or aim to get the timing “just right” then use the following guide for Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Zanzibar beaches or call us any time to check feasibility, costs or best options for the Best of the North and Beach trip…

January good

February good

March mixed

April mixed

May mixed

June good

July best

August amazing

September great

October still good

November fair

December fair

Other Safari/Holiday types recommended for the same regions in 2026/27...

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