Safari Details
20-Day Tanzania Wildlife, Chimpanzee & Zanzibar Safari
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A complete private expedition across Tanzania combining chimpanzee trekking in the remote west, big-game safaris through the south, cultural time in Zanzibar Stone Town, and the northern circuit's Serengeti and Ngorongoro highlights.
Route At A Glance
A polished route framework, refined around your dates.
Over 20 Days, this route follows Gombe ➝ Katavi ➝ Ruaha ➝ Mikumi ➝ Nyerere ➝ Zanzibar ➝ Serengeti ➝ Ngorongoro ➝ Tarangire, styled as fly-in beach-to-bush routing with a deeper expedition pace. The final version can still shift lodge level, flight timing, activity rhythm, and beach or city connections.
Trip Overview
Best suited to private tour, deep expedition.
A complete private expedition across Tanzania combining chimpanzee trekking in the remote west, big-game safaris through the south, cultural time in Zanzibar Stone Town, and the northern circuit's Serengeti and Ngorongoro highlights. Uwanda can adjust accommodation, activity rhythm, and transfer style around your dates and budget.
Human planning note
This route is best treated as a starting design, not a fixed bus tour. Tell Uwanda your arrival point, travel month, and comfort level so the team can tune the route before quoting.
Included And Excluded
Know what's included on this route before you request a quote.
Included On This Safari
- All Meals Throughout The Tour
- Airport Transfers (Dar Es Salaam)
- Game Drives In Pop-Up Roof 4x4 Vehicle
- Chimpanzee Trekking Activities
- Nature Hikes And Boat Trips
- Domestic Air Transfers Between Locations
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Park Fees
- All Taxes/VAT
Usually Excluded
- International flights, visas, travel insurance, and personal medical expenses.
- Tips, premium drinks, laundry, personal purchases, and optional upgrades.
- Pre/post-tour accommodation unless requested and added to the quote.
Itinerary Flow
Your safari, one remarkable day at a time.
Explore the daily rhythm, places, meals, and overnight stays. Every detail can still be refined around your dates.
Day
01
Gombe National Park
Arrival Kigoma Airport – Transfer to Gombe National Park
Today's Experience
Upon arrival at Kigoma Airport, you will meet our professional safari guide who will brief you about your adventure before starting the transfer to Gombe National Park.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Gombe Rest House
Day
02
Gombe National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking in Gombe National Park
Today's Experience
After an early breakfast, depart with park rangers for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience in the forests and mountains of Gombe National Park.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Gombe Rest House
Day
03
Katavi National Park
Transfer to Katavi National Park – Late Afternoon Game Drive
Today's Experience
After breakfast, depart from Gombe National Park and begin your journey to Katavi National Park, one of Tanzania's most remote and untouched wildlife destinations.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Katavi National Park Bandas
Day
04
Katavi National Park
Fully Game Drive At Katavi National Park
Today's Experience
Start your day with an early breakfast before departing for a full-day game drive in Katavi National Park.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Katavi National Park Bandas
Day
05
Mbeya
Transfer Katavi NP to Utengule Coffee Lodge
Today's Experience
After breakfast, depart Katavi National Park and continue your journey to Utengule Coffee Lodge, located within beautiful coffee plantations and green hills.
Overnight Stay
Utengule Coffee Lodge
Day
06
Kitulo National Park
Transfer Lodge to Kitulo National Park
Today's Experience
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before departing for Kitulo National Park, famously known as the "Garden of God" because of its colorful flowers and rolling green landscapes.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Kitulo Bandas
Day
07
Mpanga-Kipengere Game Reserve
Transfer to Kipengere Waterfalls Game Reserve
Today's Experience
After breakfast, continue your journey to Kipengere Waterfalls Game Reserve, a beautiful nature destination famous for waterfalls, forests, and walking trails.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Mpanga-Kipengere Bandas
Day
08
Ruaha National Park
Transfer Kipengere To Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
Today's Experience
After breakfast, depart for Ruaha Hilltop Lodge located near Ruaha National Park.
Day
09
Ruaha National Park
Full-Day Game Drive At Ruaha National Park
Today's Experience
Begin your day with an early breakfast before entering Ruaha National Park for a full-day wildlife safari.
Day
10
Ruaha National Park
Second Game Drive At Ruaha National Park
Today's Experience
Begin your day with an early breakfast before entering Ruaha National Park for a full-day wildlife safari.
Day
11
Mikumi National Park
Isimila Stone Age & Transfer to Mikumi National Park
Today's Experience
After breakfast, depart from Ruaha National Park and begin your journey to Mikumi National Park while enjoying beautiful landscapes and local village scenery.
Overnight Stay
Camp Bastian Mikumi
Day
12
Mikumi National Park
Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park
Today's Experience
After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park, one of Tanzania's most accessible wildlife parks.
Overnight Stay
Camp Bastian Mikumi
Day
13
Nyerere National Park
Transfer Mikumi NP to Nyerere National Park + Boat Safari
Today's Experience
Enjoy breakfast before departing for Nyerere National Park, formerly known as Selous Game Reserve.
Day
14
Nyerere National Park
Fully-Day Game Drive At Nyerere National Park
Today's Experience
After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park, one of Africa's largest protected wildlife areas.
Day
15
Zanzibar Stone Town
Flight to Zanzibar – Beach Relaxation
Today's Experience
Early in the morning, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar Island.
Overnight Stay
Tembo Hotel
Day
16
Zanzibar Stone Town
Relaxing Beach-Day in Zanzibar
Today's Experience
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by a full relaxing day in Zanzibar.
Overnight Stay
Tembo Hotel
Day
17
Central Serengeti National Park
Flight Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park
Today's Experience
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your domestic flight to Serengeti National Park.
Overnight Stay
Serengeti Classic View Camp
Day
18
Ndutu, Southern Serengeti
Fully-Day Game Drive At Serengeti National Park
Today's Experience
Start your day with an early breakfast before departing for a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park, home to the famous Great Migration.
Overnight Stay
Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Ndutu
Day
19
Ngorongoro Crater
Transfer from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Today's Experience
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive while departing Serengeti National Park toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Overnight Stay
Karatu Classic View Lodge
Day
20
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park – Departure
Today's Experience
After an early breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for your final safari experience in Tanzania.
Activities
Real experiences included on this route.
Boat Safari
Explore the Wild From the Water. When most people think of a safari, they imagine bumpy rides through dusty roads, looking out for lions, elephants, and giraffes. But there’s another side of Tanzania’s wilderness...
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Game Drive
An Unforgettable Adventure. When you think about visiting Tanzania, one thing you should not miss is going on a game drive. It’s one of the best ways to experience the beauty of African wildlife up close and trust m...
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Hiking
An Adventure Through Africa's Most Scenic Landscapes. Tanzania, a land of dramatic landscapes, rugged terrains, and rich biodiversity, offers some of the best hiking opportunities in Africa. Whether you're a seasoned...
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Starting price guide before your custom quote.
Travelers
Adult pp
Child pp
1
$8,580
$5,834
2
$8,580
$5,834
3
$8,580
$5,834
4
$8,580
$5,834
5
$8,580
$5,834
6+
$8,580
$5,834
Children are priced using this safari age policy: 5-11 years. Younger infants can be confirmed by Uwanda during final quoting.
- Rates shown on this website are starting points and may change by season, lodge availability, routing, and flight cost.
- Final quotes should confirm accommodation names, room type, inclusions, park fees, transfers, and payment timing.
- Luxury, honeymoon, family, and private fly-in versions can be priced separately on request.
Booking Confidence
What to confirm before you secure the safari.
Before You Book
Uwanda can confirm the best travel sequence, realistic transfer time, and whether road or flight routing suits your dates better.
Upgrade Possibilities
Ask about luxury lodges, private fly-in links, honeymoon touches, photography pacing, or extra nights in Zanzibar or Arusha.
Quote Clarity
Share your budget direction early so the team can recommend the right accommodation level instead of overselling the route.
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