15-Day Tanzania Safari: From Swahili Coast to Savannah Wonders

Tour info

Destination

Mountain Trek Nyerere National Parks Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Tanzania's Coastline

Duration

15 days

Tour Type

Tanzania's Coastline

Age

Any

About This Tour

A unique journey through history, beaches, forests, and world-famous wildlife parks

Itinerary

Day 1: Discover Bagamoyo Stone Town – Tanzania’s Historical Coastal Jewel

07:00 AM – Meet and greet your professional driver/guide, followed by a scenic 1-hour drive to Bagamoyo, once a major slave and ivory port and the first capital of German East Africa. Your historical and cultural walking/driving tour includes:

Kaole Ruins (12th century) – Early Islamic settlement
Old Fort (1860) – Used to detain slaves before shipment to Zanzibar
First Roman Catholic Church in East Africa (1868) – A refuge for freed slaves
German Boma, Mission Museum, and Livingstone Memorial Church
Caravan Serai Museum, Hanging Post, and Crocodile Ranch

13:00 PM – Enjoy lunch and relaxation on the beach at Travelers Lodge. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Travelers Lodge, Bagamoyo

Day 2: Saadani National Park – Where the Bush Meets the Beach

07:00 AM – Drive 75 km to Saadani National Park, the only wildlife sanctuary bordering the Indian Ocean.

Check-in at Saadani Park Cottage
Full-day game drive spotting elephants, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeest, baboons, antelopes, and more—possibly even lions or elephants near the beach.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Saadani Park Cottage

Day 3: Walking & Boat Safari in Saadani

06:00 AM: Start the day with a walking safari (2 hours) guided by an armed ranger
Return for breakfast and rest
Later, enjoy a boat safari along the Wami River – home to hippos, crocodiles, and water birds
Lunch and beach relaxation until sunset

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Saadani Park Cottage

Day 4: From Saadani to Pangani Beach

Drive to Pangani with a game drive en route
Check-in at Mnarani Beach Cottages
Optional activities: snorkeling, diving, boat trips to Maziwi Island, river cruises, kite surfing, or simply relax on Ushongo Beach

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Mnarani Beach Cottages, Pangani

Day 5: Pangani Beach Day

Spend the day at leisure. Choose from water excursions or simply enjoy the palm-fringed beaches and turquoise waters. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Mnarani Beach Cottages

Day 6: Journey to Magoroto Forest Estate

Drive 86 km to Magoroto Forest Estate, nestled in the Muheza Valley with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Activities include:

Lake swimming, forest hikes, spice factory tour
Birdwatching, biking, bonfire, and fishing

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Magoroto Forest Estate

Day 7: Spice Tour & Forest Adventure

Begin with a spice tour – see cardamom, black pepper, cloves and learn how they’re processed
Choose a forest hiking trail (1.5–12 km)
End your hike with a refreshing swim in the forest lake
Optional: Factory visit and bonfire experience

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Magoroto Forest Estate

Day 8: Explore Lushoto – The Hidden Gem of the Usambara Mountains

Drive 155 km to Lushoto, check in at Lushoto Views Cottage, followed by:

Afternoon visit to Soni & Kisasa Waterfalls
Hike to Irente Viewpoint for breathtaking sunset views over the Usambara Mountains

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Lushoto Views Cottage

Day 10: Mkomazi National Park – Rare Species & Big Game

Early morning drive to Mkomazi National Park
Day trip with chances to see elephants, buffaloes, wild dogs, rhinos, giraffes, impalas, and lions
Continue to Moshi for dinner and overnight at Leopard Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Moshi Leopard Hotel

Day 11: Tarangire National Park – Elephant Paradise

Giant baobabs, elephants, zebras, lions, and Tarangire River
Enjoy a picnic lunch and game drive

Day 11: Tarangire National Park – Elephant Paradise

Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for:

Giant baobabs, elephants, zebras, lions, and Tarangire River
Enjoy a picnic lunch and game drive

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Fanaka Lodge

Day 12: Into the Serengeti via Ngorongoro

Early departure to Serengeti National Park via a scenic stop at Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Enjoy your first Serengeti game drive, following the paths of the Great Migration

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Serengeti Osinoni Tented Camp

Day 13: Full-Day in Serengeti