14-Day Grand Tour Pricing

Price Range Value: $4,800 - $10,000+ USD
Price depends on lodge category, group size, and season. See the tier breakdown below for how Entry, Midrange, and Luxury compare.
14 Days / 13 Nights5 Parks + ZanzibarDomestic Flight Included

Pricing Breakdown by Tier

Component Entry (fair, not cheap) Midrange Luxury / VIP
Safari (10 days) $3,500 – $4,200 $4,200 – $6,000 $6,000 – $12,000+
Zanzibar (4 days) $1,000 – $1,280 $1,280 – $1,680 $1,680 – $2,200
Estimated Trip Total $4,800 – $5,500 $5,500 – $7,000 $7,000 – $10,000+

Overview

At a Glance

  • Length: 14 days, 13 nights
  • Parks visited: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, plus Zanzibar
  • Wildlife: Coverage across five distinct ecosystems, from crater floor to river woodland
  • Beach time: 3 nights on Zanzibar to close the trip
  • Good for: Travelers wanting one long, complete Tanzania trip instead of several shorter ones

This 14-day trip covers Tanzania's main safari parks in one long itinerary, finishing with three nights in Zanzibar. It's built for travelers with time to go deep, not just skim the highlights.

The route moves through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti, with enough days in each to actually settle into the rhythm of game viewing rather than rushing through.

This suits travelers on a milestone trip — retirement, a big anniversary, or simply a once-in-a-lifetime visit — who don't want to choose between parks.

Highlights

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Visit five parks and ecosystems in a single connected trip

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Spend two full days in the Serengeti instead of a rushed one-day pass

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See Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions and forest-fringed lake

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Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of dense wildlife

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Track Tarangire's giant elephant herds beneath ancient baobabs

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End the trip with three nights on Zanzibar's white-sand coast

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A slower pace than our shorter packages, with fewer rushed transfers

Route Snapshot

Arusha → Lake Manyara → Tarangire → Ngorongoro Crater → Central Serengeti → Fly to Zanzibar → Arusha/Home

This route strings together the northern circuit's major parks before ending on the coast, avoiding the backtracking a shorter trip sometimes requires.

What is the daily itinerary?

  • Day 1: Arrive Arusha
  • Day 2: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
  • Day 3: Lake Manyara to Tarangire National Park
  • Day 4: Full Day Tarangire Safari
  • Day 5: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Highlands
  • Day 6: Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
  • Day 7: Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti
  • Day 8: Full Day Serengeti Safari
  • Day 9: Second Day in the Serengeti
  • Day 10: Serengeti to Arusha
  • Day 11: Fly to Zanzibar
  • Day 12: Zanzibar Beach Day
  • Day 13: Optional Stone Town Tour or Free Beach Day
  • Day 14: Departure from Zanzibar

What happens each day of the tour?

Day 1

Arrive Arusha

Meals: DStart: Arusha AirportFinish: Arusha Hotel
Arrival day. Your driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to your Arusha hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest after the flight, with a group briefing over dinner.
🔥 EXCITING WILDLIFE SPOTLIGHT GAME DRIVE
Day 2

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

Meals: B, L, DStart: ArushaFinish: Lake ManyaraDistance: ~130 kmDrive Time: 2-3h
You drive to Lake Manyara, a compact park known for its groundwater forest and tree-climbing lions. An afternoon game drive follows your arrival, with the lake itself often lined with flamingos.
Day 3

Lake Manyara to Tarangire National Park

Meals: B, L, DStart: Lake Manyara Finish: TarangireFinish: TarangireDistance: ~90 kmDrive Time: 2h
A short drive brings you to Tarangire, known for its towering baobabs and the Tarangire River. Your guide will search for the park's large elephant herds during an afternoon game drive.
Day 4

Full Day Tarangire Safari

Meals: B, L, DStart: TarangireFinish: TarangireDuration: Full Day
A full day exploring Tarangire's riverine woodland and open plains, with time to watch elephant herds at close range and look for tree-climbing lions resting in the acacia branches.
Day 5

Tarangire to Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals: B, L, DStart: TarangireFinish: Ngorongoro RimDistance: ~200 kmDrive Time: 4-5h
The drive climbs into the Ngorongoro Highlands, with the landscape shifting from dry woodland to cool, forested slopes. You settle into your crater-rim lodge by late afternoon.
Day 6

Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Meals: B, L, DStart: Crater RimFinish: Crater RimDuration: Full Day
A full day on the crater floor, home to one of Africa's densest wildlife concentrations, including lion, elephant, hippo, and a chance at black rhino. Picnic lunch near the Lerai Forest.
Day 7

Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti

Meals: B, L, DStart: NgorongoroFinish: SeroneraDistance: ~150 kmDrive Time: 3-4h
You cross the highlands into the Serengeti's open plains, arriving at your Seronera-area lodge or camp by early afternoon, with time for an evening game drive.
Day 8

Full Day Serengeti Safari

Meals: B, L, DStart: SeroneraFinish: SeroneraDuration: Full Day
A full day tracking lion prides and searching riverine trees for leopard across the Seronera Valley. Picnic lunch in the bush, with a slower pace than a single-day pass allows.
Day 9

Second Day in the Serengeti

Meals: B, L, DStart: SeroneraFinish: SeroneraDuration: Full Day
A second full day gives your guide room to follow wildlife movement rather than sticking to a fixed loop, often reaching areas a one-day visit would miss.
Day 10

Serengeti to Arusha

Meals: B, L, DStart: SeroneraFinish: ArushaDistance: ~320 km
A long drive day back through the Ngorongoro Highlands to Arusha, with a final game drive opportunity on the way out of the Serengeti.
Day 11

Fly to Zanzibar

Meals: B,Start: ArushaFinish: ZanzibarTransfer Time: ~1.5h flight
A short domestic flight takes you from Arusha to Zanzibar. On arrival, you transfer to your beach hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing by the ocean.
Day 12

Zanzibar Beach Day

Meals: B,Start: Zanzibar | Finish: Zanzibar
A free day to swim, relax, and adjust to a much slower pace than the safari portion of the trip
Day 13

Optional Stone Town Tour or Free Beach Day

Meals: B,Start: Zanzibar | Finish: Zanzibar
Choose between another relaxed beach day or an optional half-day Stone Town tour, covering the spice markets and historic waterfront.
Day 14

Departure from Zanzibar

Meals: B,Start: Zanzibar | Finish: Zanzibar Airport
A final morning on the beach before your transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward or international flight home.

What accommodation is included?

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Safari Tented Camps

Safari Tented Camps
Tented camps across Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti, each with en-suite bathrooms and private verandas.
Budget Choice
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Ngorongoro Rim Lodge

Ngorongoro Rim Lodge
lodge set along the crater rim with sweeping caldera views and full board dining, positioned for the early crater descent.
Midrange Tier
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Zanzibar Beach Resor

Zanzibar Beach Resor
A beachfront resort on Zanzibar's coast with pools, ocean-view rooms, and on-site dining, for the final three nights of the trip.
Star Option

What is included and excluded?

What's Included?

All park and conservation fees
English-speaking driver-guide (safari portion)
4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
All accommodation as listed (lodges/camps + beach hotel)
Meals as listed (B, L, D)
Airport and hotel transfers throughout

What\'s Not Included?

International flights to and from Tanzania
Tips for guides and hotel staff
Travel insurance
Optional Stone Town tour and water sports
Alcoholic drinks and personal shopping

Why Book with Generous African Tours?

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KPAP & Local Experts
Our guides have 10+ years of tracking experience, knowing exactly where the wildlife migrates and how to escape the crowds.
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Custom 4x4 Vehicles
Travel in safety with custom-modified Toyota Land Cruisers featuring charging ports, large windows, and a pop-up roof.
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Tailored Hospitality
We handpick clean, high-service safari lodges and luxury camps, ensuring delicious meals and excellent comfort after game drives.

Best Time to Visit Tanzania Safari

The best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is during the dry months of January-March and June-October, when the weather is stable with less rain.

Jan
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Dry Season
Clear
Feb
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Dry Season
Clear
Mar
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Short Rains
Wet
Apr
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Long Rains
Wet
May
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Long Rains
Wet
Jun
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Peak Dry
Excellent
Jul
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Peak Dry
Excellent
Aug
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Peak Dry
Excellent
Sep
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Peak Dry
Excellent
Oct
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Dry End
Good
Nov
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Short Rains
Quiet
Dec
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Good Season
Festive
Peak season
Good season
Low / rainy season

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is 14 days too long for a first safari?

Not necessarily — the extra time means less rushing and more chances to actually settle into each park, which many first-time travelers appreciate.
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Can this trip be shortened?

Yes, though at that point our 5-Day Big Five or 7-Day Combo packages may be a better fit — ask us to compare options.
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How much flying is involved?

Just one short domestic flight, from Arusha to Zanzibar near the end of the trip.
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Is this trip physically demanding?

Not particularly. Game drives involve sitting in a vehicle, with some walking at lodges and during the Zanzibar portion.
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What's the accommodation level?

Mid-range to luxury lodges and tented camps throughout, with a beach resort finish.
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Can we customize parts of this itinerary?

Yes, we can swap parks, adjust the day count, or add a Kilimanjaro climb — see our Custom Tailor-Made page
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Is this a good trip for a big anniversary or retirement?

Yes, this is one of our most-requested milestone trip itineraries.
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What should I pack for a 14-day trip?

Neutral safari clothing, a warm layer for crater mornings, swimwear for Zanzibar, and enough layers for two very different climates.

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