Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha Town for Overnight Stay

Arusha - Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), a representative will warmly welcome you and accompany you to your accommodations in Moshi/Arusha for the night. Our guides, being locals of Tanzania, possess unparalleled knowledge of the country, ensuring you are well taken care of from arrival to departure.

Arusha Town to Lake Manyara Park for Game Drive

Lake Manyara National Park - You will be picked up from Moshi/Arusha and transferred to Lake Manyara National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge or campsite, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park. This park is one of Tanzania’s most stunning wildlife areas, featuring a vast but shallow soda lake that covers two-thirds of the park, situated at the base of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. The park’s diverse habitat attracts a wide range of animals, including one of Africa’s largest elephant populations, unique tree-climbing lions, and large flocks of flamingos drawn by the lake’s algae.

Lake Manyara National Park to Serengeti Plains

Lake Manyara National Park - After breakfast, travel towards Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic highlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains stretching as far as the eye can see. Head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the park’s richest wildlife habitats, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a vital water source and attracts a variety of wildlife representative of the Serengeti’s species. Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park.

Serengeti Plains

Serengeti National Park - After breakfast, embark on a game viewing drive along the Sogore River Circuit, which loops into the plains south of the Seronera River, offering potential sightings of lions, Thomson gazelles, topis, ostriches, and cheetahs. The visitor’s center, located near the Serengeti Seronera Lodge and public campsites, is worth visiting after the morning game drive. This well-designed center offers interesting wildlife displays and a gift shop selling information leaflets and maps of the area. The center also has a shop for cold drinks and snacks, a picnic area, and an information trail around a nearby kopje. Enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch at the center under the shade of giant acacia trees.

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park - After breakfast at the lodge, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at Olduvai Gorge, which boasts a history dating back to the dawn of time. It was here that anthropologists Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of the ‘Nutcracker Man’ and ‘Handy Man’, both significant links in human evolution.

Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and spend the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested on the crater rim, as there is no accommodation available inside the crater.

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater - After breakfast, descend 600 meters into this magnificent crater for a full-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely populated African wildlife areas in the world, home to an estimated 30,000 animals, including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhinos. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro Crater supports a vast variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another major attraction of this picturesque national park is its large population of predators, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor.

Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park - After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park. The park runs along the Tarangire River and mainly consists of low-lying hills on the Great Rift Valley floor. Its natural vegetation primarily comprises Acacia woodland and giant African Baobab trees, with large swamp areas in the south. Both the river and the swamps attract wild animals during Tanzania’s dry season. Tarangire National Park is renowned for having some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. This African National Park is also home to three rare animal species – the Greater Kudu, the Fringed-eared Oryx, and a few Ashy Starlings. After a picnic lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Tarangire National Park to Moshi/Arusha

Arusha - Enjoy an early morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, followed by breakfast at the lodge. You will then be transferred back to Moshi/Arusha. Upon arrival, have lunch to conclude the African safari adventure. You will be taken to your hotel to prepare for the next day’s journey to Zanzibar.

Arrive in Zanzibar

Zanzibar Island - A driver will be waiting at either the airport or ferry dock to transfer you to your hotel. Spend the evening relaxing in Stone Town. Overnight at Tembo House.

Stone Town Tour

Stone Town - Enjoy an early breakfast before embarking on a privately guided tour of Stone Town, which includes visits to the traditional spice markets, the old fort, and the slave museum. After lunch, take a 45-minute drive to the northern coast of the island. Overnight at Amaan Bungalows.

Mnemba Island

Mnemba Island - Begin with a half-day boat ride, including lunch and snorkeling, to the small island of Mnemba, renowned for its white sands, clear waters, and colorful tropical fish. Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing on the beach or by the pool. Overnight at Amaan Bungalows.

Departure

Zanzibar Island - You will be picked up and transferred to the airport for your onward journey.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.