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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival
Arrival
Karibu sana Tanzania! Upon arrival, Undugu Safaris will pick you up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive you into Arusha. This first night is for rest after your flight and for us to finish preparing the safari vehicles. Depending on arrival time, your guide will give a briefing and, if daytime, you can explore Arusha; if at night, we recommend a good rest ahead of tomorrow’s safari.
Highlights to Consider:
- Arusha Food Market
- Arusha Maasai Market
- Waterfalls
- Town Tour
- German Old Boma
- Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Kili Villa (Lodge)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park
Arusha is known as the safari capital of the world, and Arusha National Park is a perfect soft start. Forested slopes, Momella Lakes, and Mount Meru’s silhouette make a beautiful backdrop for birding and scenic drives. Expect Superb Starlings, flamingos, bee-eaters, kingfishers, hornbills, and more. Binoculars are invaluable here — extra eyes mean extra sightings.
Highlights to Consider:
- Arusha NP waterfalls
- Arusha Food Market
- Arusha Maasai Market
- Town Tour
- German Old Boma
- Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre
- Hot Springs
- Meserani Snake Park.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kili Villa (Lodge)
Wildlife in Arusha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive 1–2 hours to Tarangire, often called a paradise for elephants. Follow the life-giving Tarangire River as herds gather beneath ancient baobabs. Look for lion, leopard, giraffe, and (if luck is with us) large pythons draped in trees. Afternoon light turns the savannah golden as the day winds down.
Highlights to Consider:
- Local shopping
- Visiting curio shops.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Jungle Pearl Resort (Lodge)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Culture Tour
Culture Tour
Mto wa Mbu is a crossroads of cultures from across Tanzania. Walk with a local guide to learn about farming, banana beer, woodcarving, and daily life. Visit the Makonde woodcarvers, see irrigated fields, and enjoy traditional food prepared by local women — a hands-on window into Swahili and Maasai country.
Highlights to Consider:
- Local shopping
- Visiting curio shops
- Birdwatching.
- Main Destination:
- Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Jungle Pearl Resort (Lodge)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Natron (via Engaruka)
Lake Natron (via Engaruka)
Drive 3–5 hours through the Maasai Steppe past bomas, acacia plains, and the ancient Engaruka ruins. Lake Natron’s mineral waters host vast colonies of greater and lesser flamingos; red hues come from salt-loving microorganisms. To the south rises Ol Doinyo Lengai, the Maasai “Mountain of God,” and the dramatic Gregory Rift escarpment.
Highlights to Consider:
- Waterfalls
- Birdwatching
- Hominid footprints site
- Visiting a Maasai boma
- Sundowner
- Climbing Mt. Ol Doinyo Lengai (optional, not included).
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Comfort Bungalow)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Natron – Falls & Flamingos
Lake Natron – Falls & Flamingos
Begin at dawn along the lakeshore for flamingos and salt harvest scenes with local communities. Return for lunch, then hike the Natron waterfalls — a refreshing swim in clear canyon pools. The day blends geology, culture, and birdlife in one of Tanzania’s most striking landscapes.
Highlights to Consider:
- Hominid footprints site
- Visiting a Maasai boma
- Sundowner
- Climbing Mt. Ol Doinyo Lengai (optional, not included).
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Comfort Bungalow)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Northern Serengeti (Klein's Area)
Northern Serengeti (Klein's Area)
Set off toward the northern Serengeti via Klein’s region. We travel through a wildlife corridor and conservation lands; even before the park gate, keep cameras ready for antelope, giraffe, and zebra. Picnic en route and settle into the rhythm of the northern plains — tomorrow we focus on the heart of Serengeti.
Highlights to Consider:
- Hot air balloon ride (optional, not included)
- Sundowner
- Bonfire.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Maasai Boma (Maasai Safari Hut)
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
This is a full day of game drives in Serengeti, one of Earth’s greatest wildlife arenas. We explore rolling kopjes and the Seronera River system, scanning for lions on granite outcrops, cheetahs coursing across open grass, and leopards draped in acacias. If timing allows, we visit Retima Hippo Pool to watch pods jostle and yawn.
Highlights to Consider:
- Sunrise game drive
- Hot air balloon ride (optional, not included)
- Retima Hippo Pool picnic site
- Sundowner
- Bonfire.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Kimarishe Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Serengeti – Deeper Exploration
Serengeti – Deeper Exploration
Another day in Serengeti lets us range farther. Your guide may track seasonal movements — from short-grass nurseries to riverine woodlands — or focus on predator territories. Serengeti covers 14,763 km² and anchors a 35,000 km² ecosystem, so every track promises something new.
Highlights to Consider:
- Sunrise game drive
- Hot air balloon ride (optional, not included)
- Retima Hippo Pool picnic site
- Sundowner
- Bonfire.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Kimarishe Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro and descend 600 meters to the crater floor. Over 25,000 animals live here: elephant, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, hippo, lion — and with luck, black rhino. We usually pause at a hippo pool for our picnic before continuing across grasslands and marsh. En route to or from the crater, an optional stop at a Maasai boma offers cultural insight.
Highlights to Consider:
- Maasai village (optional, not included)
- Hippo pools
- African Galleria
- Tanzanite Museum
- Local curio shops.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Country Lodge Karatu
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe, Datoga & Mbulu
Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe, Datoga & Mbulu
Drive about an hour to Lake Eyasi for a cultural immersion with the Hadzabe (hunter-gatherers), Datoga, and Mbulu. Learn about iron-working, pastoral traditions, and gathering methods that have endured for generations. This is a respectful, guided encounter with living heritage.
Highlights to Consider:
- Onion farms
- Birdwatching
- Fishers’ village
- Hot springs
- Datoga tribe
- Mbulu tribe
- Hadzabe tribe.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Kisima Ngeda Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Hunting with the Hadzabe (Lake Eyasi)
Hunting with the Hadzabe (Lake Eyasi)
Rise early to join the Hadzabe on a morning hunt — an authentic window into their daily life using bows, arrows, and keen tracking. Afterward, return for lunch and time to relax. The afternoon is open for gentle walks or a visit to hot springs and lakeside communities.
Highlights to Consider:
- Fishers’ village
- Hot springs.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Kisima Ngeda Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Descend the Rift Valley escarpment into a compact but diverse park: groundwater forest with baboons, acacia woodlands where tree-climbing lions are sometimes seen, and an alkaline lakeshore rich with flamingos and pelicans. Thermal springs add to the variety. A wonderful contrast to the wide Serengeti plains.
Highlights to Consider:
- Kayaking (optional, not included)
- Treetop walkway (optional, not included)
- Night game drive (optional, not included)
- Hot springs
- Lake shore drive.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Jungle Pearl Resort (Lodge)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Local Shopping – Drive to Arusha Airport – Flight to Zanzibar (Stone Town)
Local Shopping – Drive to Arusha Airport – Flight to Zanzibar (Stone Town)
This morning, pack for your flight (local flights typically allow 20 kg per bag; extra weight can be purchased). Drive roughly 2.5 hours to Arusha Airport for your domestic flight to Zanzibar. On arrival in Stone Town, meet your local driver for transfer into the historic maze of alleys, doors, and markets — your first taste of the isles.
Highlights to Consider:
- Museums
- Local shopping
- Food market
- House of Wonders
- Old Fort
- Prison Island.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- Tembo Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Drive to Kendwa Beach
Drive to Kendwa Beach
Head north to Kendwa Beach, where powder-white sand meets turquoise sea. After the overland safari, this is your reset: swim, stroll the shoreline, or simply let the ocean breeze slow the day. Sunset on the west coast is often spectacular.
Highlights to Consider:
- Relaxation on Kendwa Beach
- Local shopping
- Sunset walk along the coast.
- Main Destination:
- Kendwa (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- Sunset Kendwa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16
Kendwa Beach
Kendwa Beach
Ease into island time. Snorkel vibrant reefs, look for dolphins offshore, or choose a sunset cruise on a traditional dhow. If you prefer land, a spice farm visit connects today’s aromas to Zanzibar’s centuries-old trade routes.
Highlights to Consider (guests choose any 5 included; extra activities available at additional cost):
- Snorkeling
- Swimming with Dolphins
- Sunset Cruise
- Sea Bike
- Spice Farm Tour
- Jozani Forest
- Sea Turtle Aquarium
- Scuba Diving (optional, not included).
- Main Destination:
- Kendwa (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- Sunset Kendwa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 17
Kendwa Beach
Kendwa Beach
Balance sea and culture. Walk Jozani Forest searching for red colobus monkeys and towering palms, then return to the beach to unwind. The island’s rhythm — pole pole — invites you to slow down and savor.
Highlights to Consider (choose any 5 included):
- Snorkeling
- Swimming with Dolphins
- Sunset Cruise
- Sea Bike
- Spice Farm Tour
- Jozani Forest
- Sea Turtle Aquarium
- Scuba Diving (optional, not included).
- Main Destination:
- Kendwa (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- Sunset Kendwa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 18
Kendwa Beach
Kendwa Beach
Another day to tailor as you wish. Visit a sea-turtle sanctuary, explore shallow coral gardens by sea bike, or simply rest by the Indian Ocean. Your guide can help schedule the right mix so you use all five included activities exactly as you prefer.
Highlights to Consider (choose any 5 included):
- Snorkeling
- Swimming with Dolphins
- Sunset Cruise
- Sea Bike
- Spice Farm Tour
- Jozani Forest
- Sea Turtle Aquarium
- Scuba Diving (optional, not included).
- Main Destination:
- Kendwa (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- Sunset Kendwa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 19
Kendwa Beach
Kendwa Beach
Your last full day on the coast. Sail, swim, or select any remaining highlights you haven’t ticked off — or do nothing at all except enjoy sun and sea. It’s your finale on the water.
Highlights to Consider (choose any 5 included):
- Snorkeling
- Swimming with Dolphins
- Sunset Cruise
- Sea Bike
- Spice Farm Tour
- Jozani Forest
- Sea Turtle Aquarium
- Scuba Diving (optional, not included).
- Main Destination:
- Kendwa (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- Sunset Kendwa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 20
Stonetown
Stonetown
Drive back to Stone Town for a final look at its heritage and coastal life. Revisit favorite shops, try Zanzibari cuisine, and watch dhows glide past as the sun sets over the harbor.
Highlights to Consider:
- Stone Town walking tour
- Local shopping
- Forodhani night market
- House of Wonders.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- Tembo Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 21
Departure
Departure
Depending on your flight time, finish any last-minute activities or simply rest. Let your local guide know your preferences so we can assist with logistics and transfers. Asante sana for traveling with Undugu Safaris.
Highlights to Consider:
- Museums
- Local shopping
- Food market
- House of Wonders
- Old Fort
- Prison Island.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
