Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival at the Airport

   • On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha, your private driver-guide will pick you up and transfer you to Gran Melia Hotel in Arusha Town. 
   • At the hotel, you will have dinner and stay overnight.

2. Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

   • After enjoying early morning breakfast, you will depart to Tarangire National Park a fine Tanzania wildlife destination named after the Tarangire River which runs through the park, the river is the source of water attracting a huge population of wildlife including elephants which you will be able to see.
   • Tarangire National Park is well known for its large herds of elephants often seen congregating by the river, giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, lions, leopards, and bird species. 
   • Arrive in the park in time for lunch which you will have after checking in, then go for an afternoon game drive exploring the savannah plains of the park and see various animals. 
   • In the afternoon will depart for The Manor Ngorongoro for dinner and an overnight stay.

3. Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park

   • After early morning breakfast, you will depart to Lake Manyara National Park an unspoilt Tanzania wildlife destination known for its abundance of birds of tree climbing lions, the comprises the dramatic western escarpment of the Rift Valley which forms the western border of the park and Lake Manyara to the East. 
   • Lake Manyara National Park is a shallow-alkaline lake covering a large area of the park, this lake dries in the dry season and floods in the wet season and is home to thousands of flamingoes during the rainy season.
   • Lake Manyara National Park is dominated by diverse vegetation from savannah to evergreen forest hosting a variety of wildlife including tree-climbing lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, cape buffaloes, and elephants among others. 
   • You will arrive in the park in time for lunch which you will have after checking into your lodge, after lunch you will go for an extensive game drive exploring the park and enjoy seeing many animals.
   • Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight escapement in Lake Manyara.

4. Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

   • Enjoy an early breakfast and depart for Ngorongoro Crater—the world’s largest intact crater. This natural wonder is almost 600 meters deep and was formed when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself 2 to 3 million years ago.
   • Ngorongoro Crater is renowned not only for its geological beauty but also as a natural reserve housing some of the densest large mammal populations in Africa. 
   • Upon arrival, you will have lunch before descending into the crater for an exciting game drive.
   • Driving down the crater is an adventure in itself. 
   • On the crater floor, you’ll encounter a variety of wildlife, including wildebeests, lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, gazelles, the endangered black rhino, and more than 500 bird species roaming the open grasslands.
   • After the game drive, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at Lemala Ngorongoro, located at the rim of the crater.

5. Day 5: Serengeti National Park

   • Have an early morning breakfast and depart for Serengeti National Park, one of the most renowned wildlife destinations in the world and among the oldest ecosystems on Earth. Serengeti National Park is not only Tanzania’s oldest national park but also a truly spectacular natural wonder.
   • The park is home to abundant wildlife, but it is best known for the annual Great Migration. Massive herds of wildebeests, accompanied by zebras and antelopes, travel in search of fresh grasslands and water. The migration’s timing depends entirely on the rainfall patterns each year.
   • Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. 
   • You’ll spend the next two days exploring the vast Serengeti, enjoying the sights of the endless plains and diverse wildlife, including cheetahs, giraffes, lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, and leopards. 
   • You may also encounter wild dogs, buffaloes, and hyenas.
   • Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at One Nature Nyaruswiga.

6. Day 6: Serengeti National Park

   • You’ll start your day in the heart of the majestic Serengeti. After a nourishing breakfast, your journey will continue with a full-day game drive across the vast plains, giving you the chance to spot hundreds of the diverse animals that call the Serengeti home.
   • If you’re eager to see animals up close, today will be unforgettable. You’ll likely encounter many of the park’s iconic animals just a few feet away—lions, leopards, cheetahs, and water buffalo. There are no words to describe the feeling of being so close to creatures both beautiful and wild.
   • In addition to these famous animals, you’ll also spot some of the park’s lesser-known residents, including the majestic eland, clever hyena, graceful gazelle, stolid crocodiles, as well as giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, and antelopes.
   • If your visit aligns with the right season, you’ll witness one of the modern natural wonders—the Great Migration of Wildebeests and zebras.
   • End your day with an overnight stay at One Nature Nyaruswiga, renowned for its frequent wildlife sightings.

7. Day 7-9: Serengeti National Park, then fly to Zanzibar through Seronera Airstrip

   • After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar Airport through Stone Town, the flight will be arranged at Zanzibar’s Nungwi Island is well known for its white coral sand that seems to glow even after nightfall, Nungwi is wide expansive coastline open for swimming and snorkeling in the most pristine, reef waters.
   • There are plenty of activities to do such as walking tours, sunset cruises, diving excursions, and parasailing among others. 
   • At sunset, you will take a traditional dhow boat for a cruise. 
   • Overnight at The Mora, you will spend 3 nights on this incredible beach.

8. Day 10: Transfer to the Airport/Departure

   • After a leisurely breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home marking the end of your adventure. 
   • End of tour.