Safari Details
20-Day Tanzania Wildlife, Chimpanzee & Zanzibar Safari
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 & Chimpanzee Trekking, Gombe
Today's Experience
Fly into western Tanzania and transfer to Gombe National Park on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, home of Jane Goodall's pioneering chimpanzee research. Settle in ahead of trekking.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Gombe Rest House
Day
02
Gombe National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking, Gombe
Today's Experience
A full day trekking through Gombe's forested slopes with an experienced guide in search of habituated chimpanzee troops, alongside red colobus monkeys and rich birdlife.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Gombe Rest House
Day
03
Katavi National Park
Transfer & Game Drive, Katavi
Today's Experience
Travel south to Katavi National Park, one of Tanzania's most remote and untouched reserves, known for large hippo pods and buffalo herds along the Katuma River.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Katavi Bandas
Day
04
Katavi National Park
Game Drive, Katavi
Today's Experience
A full day of game drives across Katavi's floodplains, tracking lion, elephant, and the park's famously large buffalo herds.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Katavi Bandas
Day
05
Mbeya
Transfer To Mbeya
Today's Experience
Travel to the Mbeya highlands, overnighting at a working coffee estate with mountain views.
Overnight Stay
Utengule Coffee Lodge
Day
06
Kitulo National Park
Kitulo National Park
Today's Experience
Explore Kitulo National Park, the "Serengeti of Flowers," on foot through highland grasslands known for rare orchids and endemic birds.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Kitulo Bandas
Day
07
Mpanga-Kipengere Game Reserve
Mpanga-Kipengere Game Reserve
Today's Experience
Visit Mpanga-Kipengere Game Reserve for waterfall viewing and scenic highland landscapes.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Mpanga-Kipengere Bandas
Day
08
Ruaha National Park
Transfer & Game Drive, Ruaha
Today's Experience
Continue to Ruaha National Park, Tanzania's largest park, for the first of three days of game drives across its rugged, baobab-studded landscape.
Day
09
Ruaha National Park
Game Drive, Ruaha
Today's Experience
A full day tracking Ruaha's large predator populations, including lion and the endangered African wild dog, along the Great Ruaha River.
Day
10
Ruaha National Park
Game Drive, Ruaha
Today's Experience
Final game drives in Ruaha before continuing the safari east.
Day
11
Mikumi National Park
Transfer & Game Drive, Mikumi
Today's Experience
Travel to Mikumi National Park, often described as a miniature Serengeti, for open-plain game drives.
Overnight Stay
Camp Bastian Mikumi
Day
12
Mikumi National Park
Game Drive, Mikumi
Today's Experience
Continue exploring Mikumi's wildlife-rich plains.
Overnight Stay
Camp Bastian Mikumi
Day
13
Nyerere National Park
Transfer & Game Drive, Nyerere
Today's Experience
Continue to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), Africa's largest protected wilderness, for game drives and a Rufiji River boat safari.
Day
14
Nyerere National Park
Game Drive & Boat Safari, Nyerere
Today's Experience
A full day combining game drives with a boat trip on the Rufiji River, viewing hippo, crocodile, and abundant birdlife.
Day
15
Zanzibar Stone Town
Fly To Zanzibar
Today's Experience
Fly to Zanzibar and transfer to Stone Town for two days of cultural exploration and rest after the wilderness circuit.
Overnight Stay
Tembo Hotel
Day
16
Zanzibar Stone Town
Zanzibar Stone Town
Today's Experience
Explore Stone Town's spice markets, historic architecture, and waterfront before the safari continues to the northern circuit.
Overnight Stay
Tembo Hotel
Day
17
Central Serengeti National Park
Fly To Central Serengeti
Today's Experience
Fly to the northern circuit and begin game drives across central Serengeti's endless plains.
Overnight Stay
Serengeti Classic View Camp
Day
18
Ndutu, Southern Serengeti
Game Drive, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)
Today's Experience
Continue game drives toward the Ndutu area, seasonal home to the Great Migration's calving grounds.
Overnight Stay
Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp
Day
19
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Today's Experience
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing in one of Africa's most concentrated wildlife arenas.
Overnight Stay
Karatu Classic View Lodge
Day
20
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire & Departure
Today's Experience
A final game drive through Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobabs and elephant herds, before transferring to Dar es Salaam for departure.
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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