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Tanzania: The Serengeti & Beyond with Zanzibar 2026
12 Day Tour from Arusha to Dar Es Salaam
Tour Description:
Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Africa. Featuring exhilarating game drives through grasslands, woodlands, and swamplands—plus distinctive safari lodges and tented camps that blend into the living landscape, this Africa vacation was designed for those who like to take a walk—or a nap—on the wild side. Game drives through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Serengeti National Parks—as well as the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater—offer an opportunity for up-close views of the “Big 5” (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo) as well as countless other majestic creatures. As you explore these mesmerizing parks, prepare to see zebra grazing, hippo bathing, elephants trumpeting and, if luck is on your side, cheetah sprinting. Marvel at Maasai Warriors jumping in celebration of life. There’s lots to fall in love with on this timeless Tanzania safari, including morning mimosas and sundowner drinks in the bush to quench your thirst for knowledge and adventure. A Small Group Discovery tour for the wild at heart!Indulge in 5-star luxury on the white-sand beaches of the Indian Ocean with a stay at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa—one of Zanzibar’s most prestigious beachfront resorts. The perfect retreat to relax and recharge after your safari adventure!
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Tuesday 13 Jan 26 — Sunday 25 Jan 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $9,069 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 03 Feb 26 — Sunday 15 Feb 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $9,899 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 17 Feb 26 — Sunday 01 Mar 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $9,899 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 10 Mar 26 — Sunday 22 Mar 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $9,009 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 14 Apr 26 — Sunday 26 Apr 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $8,249 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 05 May 26 — Sunday 17 May 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $8,349 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 19 May 26 — Sunday 31 May 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $8,349 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 02 Jun 26 — Sunday 14 Jun 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $9,839 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 16 Jun 26 — Sunday 28 Jun 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $9,839 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 07 Jul 26 — Sunday 19 Jul 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $9,999 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 21 Jul 26 — Sunday 02 Aug 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $9,999 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 04 Aug 26 — Sunday 16 Aug 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $9,999 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 18 Aug 26 — Sunday 30 Aug 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $9,999 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 01 Sep 26 — Sunday 13 Sep 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $9,909 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 15 Sep 26 — Sunday 27 Sep 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $9,879 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 29 Sep 26 — Sunday 11 Oct 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $9,879 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 13 Oct 26 — Sunday 25 Oct 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $9,879 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingDesigned from the ground up for a maximum of 24 guests in Africa, this Small Group Discovery tour has everything you need to explore with up-close-and-exclusive experiences that go beyond traditional tours.We’ve packed everything you need for an amazing adventure—from hand-selected safari lodges and tented camps to friendly Globus Tour Directors and expert Driver/Guides, and seamless transportation between destinations including intra-vacation flights. 4-wheel-drive safari vehicles are equipped with a pop-up roof for unfettered game viewing and photography. Plus, each vehicle is limited to just six guests, so you’ll always have a window seat on safari! This tour offers a great opportunity to witness the Great Migration of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope—the largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your GlobusGO mobile app!
Notes:
The Great Migration is a natural event with herds typically in the Serengeti from late November to July. Movements and river crossings of migrating herds can be challenging to predict year to year. When possible, we’ll modify game viewing when advised of reported sightings. All game viewing is done at your own risk and requires a signed liability waiver prior to travel. Due to rough driving on/off road and in/between game parks, this vacation is not recommended for guests with serious back problems or mobility issues.
The Great Migration is a natural event with herds typically in the Serengeti from late November to July. Movements and river crossings of migrating herds can be challenging to predict year to year. When possible, we’ll modify game viewing when advised of reported sightings. All game viewing is done at your own risk and requires a signed liability waiver prior to travel. Due to rough driving on/off road and in/between game parks, this vacation is not recommended for guests with serious back problems or mobility issues.
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT The Tarangire River is the life blood of its namesake national park, providing life-giving refuge for the largest elephant population in North Tanzania. During the dry season, a menagerie of animals in a myriad of shapes and sizes are drawn to this only permanent water supply where thirsty elephant, wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, and gazelle file in great numbers to the riverbanks, followed by hungry hunters like lion and leopard as well
Day 2
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE This evening, as the sun sets, savor a memorable happy hour in the bush with your small group to enjoy spectacular views over Lake Manyara! The origin of the tradition dates to British colonialism in Africa in the 18th century and was born out of necessity rather than enjoyment. Containing quinine-infused tonic and gin, colonizers drank it to ward off malaria. As the British Empire expanded into Africa, the popularity of gin and tonic spread with it. Today, Sundowners mark the transition from day to night
Day 3
SMALL GROUP EXLCUSIVE Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch amid the graceful landscapes of Tanzania’s Gibbs Farm. Here, healthy farm cuisine is prepared fresh daily with organic farm-to-table recipes using the farm’s fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs that are freshly picked from organic gardens, with meats sourced from local, sustainably-raised farms. Sure to satisfy the big appetites of your small group!
Day 4
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp provides a refined retreat within the spectacular natural landscapes of Serengeti National Park. With just 16 custom-made canvas tents, your small group enjoys all the comforts of home for a restful retreat after a day on safari. Each tent features two queen beds, free Wi-Fi to send your daily photos back home, and a private tented bathroom. Enjoy room service and sip your morning coffee or settle in at day's end on your outside private terrace to take in the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding glades
Day 5
ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Check in to your deluxe oceanfront room at Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa. This luxury 5-star resort beside pristine white sands with tropical gardens beneath the shade of 1,000 palm trees is known as one of Zanzibar’s most prestigious properties. Indulge in the ultimate in beach comfort: first-class accommodation; fine wining and dining; a host of sports and leisure facilities; the famous Oasis Spa; and award-winning service
Day 6
SULTAN OF STONE TOWN A walking tour of Stone Town features the historic ruins of The House of Wonders and Palace Museum as striking examples of centuries of cultural and architectural influences of Zanzibar, Britain, Portugal, and Oman. Once the most modern building in East Africa, The House of Wonders was the city’s first structure to have electricity and an elevator—mixing elements of European style and Zanzibari tradition of truly unique cast iron columns, elaborate door carvings, coral elements, open courtyards, and mangrove ceilings. Just next door, the Palace Museum was built in 1883 by the second sultan of Zanzibar as an opulent palace of marble flooring, coral stone walls, and silver embellishments.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Arusha | Tarangire National Park Area | Lake Manyara National Park | Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti National Park | Zanzibar Beach |
Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa
First-Class
Arusha Tanzania
Designed to echo the traditional style of the colonial coffee farm, which originally stood on this site, Arusha Serena Hotel offers a range of tastefully presented cottage-styled rooms set amid extensive landscaped grounds. Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
First-Class
Arusha Tanzania
Designed to echo the traditional style of the colonial coffee farm, which originally stood on this site, Arusha Serena Hotel offers a range of tastefully presented cottage-styled rooms set amid extensive landscaped grounds. Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
