Itinerary

1. Day 1- Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Mto Wa Mbu

   • Connect with your tour guide for an early departure from Arusha to Tarangire National Park.
   • Experience the true enormity of the desert termite mounds and ancient baobab trees, the huge herds of African elephants dominate this park, and they can be spotted everywhere. Tarangire is also famous for its wide variety of bird species; more than 400 species reside here. Other wildlife that roams the magnificent landscape includes lions, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, buffaloes, baboons, warthogs, and giraffes. 
   • After a long day of exploring the park, head to Mto Wa Mbu for dinner and an overnight stay.

2. Day 2- Mto Wa Mbu - Serengeti National Park

   • Depart for the great Serengeti National park once you have finished your appetizing breakfast. Serengeti is Tanzania's oldest and most frequented national park that is also a world heritage site and recently branded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World Serengeti is also renowned for the annual migration of the herds and ever-growing wildlife population.
   • Enjoy a picnic lunch on one of the kopjes (rock outcropping). Our game drive will venture further into the park. 
   • After the game drive, proceed to the Serengeti, where you will be provided with comprehensive camping facilities and an appetizing meal.

   Overnight at Camp or Lodge.

3. Day 3- Serengeti National Park

   • Start the day early and embark on a sunrise game drive. 
   • Watch the mesmerizing sunrise on the savannah plains as predators hunt for their morning meals. 
   • Return to your lodge for breakfast before departing with a packed lunch for a day-long exploration of the wonderful park. Your driver will choose the best route to maximize your chances of seeing the Big Five. 

   Overnight at a chosen luxury lodge.

4. Day 4- Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

   • After breakfast, get right on the road towards the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater. The drive will take us back through the Serengeti via a different route, offering plenty of opportunities to spot the animals that eluded you on day two. 
   • Spot thousands of beautiful animals in herds such as wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes, and gazelles, powerful African elephants, and the most respected group of animals. 
   • Have the chance to see lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion. 

   Dinner and overnight on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater or in nearby Karatu Town.

5. Day 5- Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

   • On this day, have an early start to the day to spot the big five: buffalos, elephants, rhinos, lions, and leopards. Some other wildlife you can expect to see include zebras, hippos, wildebeests, and hyenas. The craters also feature an extensive bird population, including geese, storks, and vultures. Our guides are highly skilled and will impress you with their ability to track down animals. This is a skill that a book cannot teach you and that a selected few can perform. 
   • In the late afternoon, head back to Arusha.

6. Day 6- Arusha – Stone Town

   • Upon arrival, a guide will pick you up from the airport or harbour and take you to your hotel in Stone Town. 

   Overnight stay in the Tembo House Hotel (B&B).

7. Day 7- Stone Town

   • At 9 am, you will be picked up from the hotel ready for the Stone Town City Tour. 
   • Travel through the old slave market, Darajani marketplace, the Old Fort and Sultan’s Palace. 
   • After lunch, depart for Prison Island Tour. The prison which is now owned by a hotel, was built in 1893 and was originally intended to house violent prisoners from the mainland and sick people. 
   • Get the opportunity to visit the tortoise sanctuary, which contains a large colony of giant tortoises imported from Seychelles in the late 19th century. The average weight of these creatures is 200kg. And many of them are said to be over 150years old. There will be a chance to touch the tortoise and take photos. The island is also home to a colony of beautiful peacocks. 
   • For the rest of the trip, you can either enjoy the marine life by snorkelling around the coral that fringes Prison Island or relax under the warm glow of the sun. 
   • Return to Tembo House Hotel (B&B) for overnight.

8. Day 8- Safari Blue Boat

   • At 8 am, you will be picked up from the hotel for Safari Blue Boat Journey Switch to Fumba within the South. Conventional handcrafted boats will convey tourists to Kwale Island and different lovely islands within the Menai Bay conservation area. 
   • Afterwards, return to the hotel overnight.

9. Day 9- Ras Michamvi Beach

   • At 9 am, you will be picked up from the hotel to drive to Spice Tour; this is a walking tour in a spice farm. 
   • See how spices, herbs and fruits grow and are cultivated. The guide will describe how the crops can be used.
   • Taste spices, herbs and tropical fruits such as clove, lemongrass, nutmeg, cinnamon, papaya, chili, black pepper, jackfruit, cardamom, cassava and oranges. 
   • Then, head back to Ras Michamvi Beach Resort (B&B) overnight.

10. Day 10- Departure

    • Wander around Zanzibar town before departing.

    Tour ends.