12 DAYS TANZANIA BASE TOUR 2026

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Overview

  • Duration:12 days 11 nights
  • Travelers:100 guests
  • Tour Type:Daily tour, Group tour, Package tour, Private tour
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay at **Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge**.

Spend the next day exploring Arusha’s rich cultural sites, including **Shanga** and a **cooking class**, with an optional **coffee tour** for those interested in learning more about Tanzania’s famous coffee traditions.

Travel onward to **Mto wa Mbu** to visit the **Maasai tribe** and experience their unique way of life. Continue your journey to **Ngorongoro**, where you’ll stay on the crater rim at **Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge**.

Enjoy a **full-day game drive** in the spectacular **Ngorongoro Crater**, home to an incredible variety of wildlife. Afterward, head to the world-renowned **Serengeti National Park** for thrilling game drives and an optional **balloon safari**, staying at the luxurious **Elewana Serengeti Explorer Lodge**.

Conclude your unforgettable adventure with a **flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar**, where you can relax and reflect on your safari experience.
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Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive JRO – Transfer to Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, clear customs and immigration formalities     Meet and greet our representative at the arrivals hall and transfer to Arusha     Welcome dinner and overnight at Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge – Plantation Room – Half board

Day 2 : Arusha – Welcome Dinner

After breakfast, Visit Wine to water, Cooking Class, Visit foundation, handy craft market, Shanga     Visit Shanga – Located in Arusha Coffee Lodge: Shanga is a social enterprise, which employs people with disabilities to create a unique and high-quality handmade jewellery, glassware and homewares incorporating recycled materials.     Option: Coffee Estate Tour USD 35 per person minimum 2 guests     All meals and overnight at Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge – Plantation Room – Half board

Day 3 : Arusha – Mto wa Mbu – Ngorongoro

After breakfast, depart to Mto wa Mbu     Take a walk to the Maasa tribe, the tour enables to learn, experience and discover the Maasai People medicine practices.     Continue driving towards Ngorongoro Highlands (Karatu);     Arrive for hot lunch at Gibbs Farm https://www.gibbsfarm.com/ or at Ol Masera Restaurant https://olmasera.co.tz/     After lunch drive to your lodge in Ngorongoro Crater Rim     Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge – The Rim Room     Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge includes bed, breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at all day dining Restaurant, including a selection of drinks (Selected House wines, Spirits, Local beers and soft drinks) from 9am to 12am

Day 4 : Arusha – Ngorongoro: Walk with Maasai Healer

Depart after breakfast with Lunch Hamper to the crater for game drives     Option: Bush Lunch on the crater floor (Min 4 Pax):     Late afternoons drive back to your lodge     Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge – The Rim Room

Day 5 : Karatu – Ngorongoro – Karatu

After breakfast, depart to Serengeti National Park     Lunch at Elewana Serengeti Explorer Lodge     After lunch continue to drive to Central Serengeti with en-route game drives in the park     Dinner and overnight at Elewana Serengeti Explorer Lodge – Savannah Room – Full board

Day 6 : Karatu – Central Serengeti (Optional Flight)

Optional: Early morning balloon safari (a supplement of USD 550 per person is applicable)     Morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park     All meals and overnight at Serengeti Explorer Lodge – Savannah Room – Full board

Day 7 : Central Serengeti

Morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park     All meals and overnight at Serengeti Explorer Lodge – Savannah Room – Full board

Day 8 : Fly to Zanzibar

After breakfast, transfer to Seronera Airstrip in time for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar     ETD: 09h45 Scheduled Flight to Zanzibar (Booked by Mountain Quest)     ETA: 14h20 Arrive at Zanzibar Airport, proceed on own arrangements.     End of our services

Highlights

  • Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and overnight at Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge
  • Explore Arusha’s cultural sites, including Shanga, a cooking class, and an optional coffee tour
  • Visit the Maasai tribe at Mto wa Mbu and continue to Ngorongoro for crater rim views
  • Experience a full-day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Enjoy thrilling game drives and an optional balloon safari in the Serengeti National Park
  • Relax and unwind in Zanzibar after a scenic flight from Serengeti

Includes/Excludes

  • Accommodation and Meals as per the itinerary
  • Ground transportation in a 6-seater 4x4 Safari Vehicle with English Speaking Driver guide:- (In a 6-seater Safari Vehicle has 6 window seats (in the passenger cabin) and 1 Window next to the driver (In front)
  • Game drives and Park entry fees
  • Service of Mountain Quest Adventure Staff
  • Tourism Development Levy
  • VAT on Ground Transport, Crater Service Fees & Park Entry Fees
  • Visas
  • Inoculations and personal Insurance
  • Domestic & International Flights and departure taxes (Quoted separately where requested)
  • Drinks, tips, Laundry, bottled drinking water and other personal expenses
  • Medical, Travel and baggage Insurance
  • Holiday Surcharge

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Frequently asked questions

What to bring

- Hat
- Change of clothes
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Passport, copy accepted

Not allowed

- Pets
- Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

Know before you go

- You cannot change the date of your visit due to poor weather conditions. Elephant Jungle Sanctuary will remain operational despite rain and other mild weather conditions

Extra Services

Airport transfers

Airport transfers

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Childcare services

Childcare services

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Photography

Photography

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Souvenir package

Souvenir package

Take home a collection of unique, locally inspired souvenirs that perfectly represent your travel experience.

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