Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival at the Airport

   • On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha, your private driver-guide will warmly welcome you and assist with your luggage. 
   • You will then be transferred to your hotel in Arusha Town, enjoying a comfortable drive through the scenic landscapes. 
   • Upon reaching the hotel, you’ll have time to settle in before savoring a delicious dinner. 
   • Overnight stay at the hotel will prepare you for the exciting adventures ahead.

   Accommodation: Outpost Arusha

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 can 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. Transfer to the Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

   Accommodation: Crater Rim view Karatu

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 the Lodge for dinner and overnight.

   Accommodation: Crater Rim Lodge Karatu

4. Day 4: Karatu to Serengeti National Park

   • Your Serengeti adventure begins here. 
   • After a good breakfast, you’ll drive to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. It’s world-famous for a reason: it’s home to the world’s largest concentration of wildlife including zebra, gazelle, lions, wildebeest, elephant, and giraffe. It’s also one of the points of the seasonal migration of wildebeest, which is an awesome sight in the truest sense of the word. 
   • Serengeti means ‘The land that moves on forever’ and you can see why: the Serengeti flows with a never-ending wave of movement and a buzz of activity. 
   • You’ll stop for a well-earned break for lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping), gazing down at the incredible views while you eat and preparing yourself for your adventures deeper into the park.
   • The evening will see you settled in the Lodge, enjoying an appetizing dinner, watching a golden and pink sunset, and picking out the first stars as they appear in the darkening sky. Tomorrow you’ve a whole day exploring Serengeti further.

   Accommodation: Into Wild Africa

5. Day 5 Serengeti National Park

   • Have an early morning breakfast, then followed by a full game drive to Serengeti National Park one of the most famous wildlife destinations in the world and the oldest ecosystems on earth, Serengeti National Park is a truly spectacular and the oldest national park in Tanzania. 
   • Serengeti National Park boasts abundant wildlife; however, it is best known for its annual Great Migration. Huge numbers of wildebeests accompanied by large numbers of zebras and antelopes move in an annual pattern-seeking fresh grasslands and water. The timing of the migration is entirely dependent on the rainfall patterns each year. When you arrive in the park, you will check into your lodge for lunch, and in the afternoon, you will go for an extensive game drive.
   • You will spend the full day exploring Serengeti National Park and enjoying the sights of the endless plains and animals such as cheetahs, giraffes, lions, zebras, wildebeests, elephants, hippos, hyenas, leopards, wild dogs, buffaloes among others. After the game will transfer to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.

   Accommodation: Into Wild Africa

6. Day 6: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

   • You’ll be up before dawn on an early morning game drive, the air crisp and keen and the sky brightening from indigo to golden pink and finally to hyacinth blue as we explore. 
   • The Park is waking up and is alive with the calls of the animals. This is a time for tracking – predators have left their tracks overnight, and we’ll follow. 
   • As dawn breaks, the birds’ melodies begin to harmonize, the early morning air starts to warm and you’ll hear different calls as other animals start their day. 
   • You’ll add to yesterday’s collection of sightings: perhaps today you’ll see more hippos; perhaps a troop of monkeys or family of mongooses will grab your attention. 
   • After such an early start you’ll be looking forward to a delicious lunch, which will be served at the park. In the afternoon, you’ll start your Ngorongoro adventure by heading off to the Hotel. You’ll spend the evening enjoying a tasty dinner and relaxing under the stars.

   Accommodation: Ngorongoro Tortilis

7. Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha, flight to Zanzibar

   • After an early but delicious breakfast, you’ll travel into the Crater, which is known as “Africa’s Garden of Eden”; its unique geological formation is at the root of its diversity. Because the crater sides are a barrier to many species migrating in or out, the crater is packed full of wildlife, and there’s an excellent chance of spotting Africa’s Big Five today. 
   • You could also encounter vultures, zebra, hippos, wildebeest, and hyenas. The alkaline lake attracts geese, and storks and pink clouds of flamingo, too.
   • Your experienced guide will ensure that you discover all the glorious wonders of nature in this unique place. Afterward, you will depart and drive back to Arusha.
   • Later on, in the evening, you'll transfer to the airport for your Zanzibar trip for the rest of your holiday. Upon arrival, you'll meet our driver, who will take you to the Hotel in Zanzibar for dinner and overnight.

   Accommodation: - Z Hotel

8. Day 8 & 9: Zanzibar Beach

   • Zanzibar Island is well known for its white coral sand that seems to glow even after nightfall, Nungwi is a wide expansive coastline open for swimming and snorkeling in the most pristine, reef waters.
   • Here, you also have several tour options that you can add for an additional fee depending on your preference such as walking tours, sunset cruises, diving excursions, and parasailing among others.
   • At sunset, you will take a traditional dhow boat for a cruise.
   • You will spend the nights on this incredible beach.

   Accommodation: - Z Hotel

9. Day 10 transfer to the airport/departure

   • After a leisurely breakfast, take some time to relax and reflect on the incredible memories of your journey. 
   • Your driver will then transfer you to the airport for your flight back home, bringing your unforgettable adventure to a close. We wish you a safe journey and hope to welcome you again in the future.