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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire
Arusha to Tarangire
After a delicious breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, approximately a 2.5-hour drive.
The Tarangire River, which runs through the park, is a popular source of water during the Dry season, attracting animals from all over, including giraffes, zebras, lions and cheetahs.
Enjoy a full-day game drive in the park and overnight at a lovely lodge near the park. Sunsets are particularly beautiful in this area.
Full-board: Meals and overnight included.
Top attractions: Large herds of elephants and their adorable calves. Lunch overlooking the Tarangire River.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tarangire Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Enjoy another day in Tarangire National Park. Explore the swamp areas (a favorite of elephants) or the riverbeds, which are popular places to see impalas, zebras and their predators, such as lions and cheetahs.
Return for dinner and overnight at your accommodation, with the option to return early to enjoy the swimming pool or sundowner drinks before dinner.
Full-board: Meals and overnight included.
Top attractions: Ancient baobab trees and predators during the Dry season.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tarangire Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire to Manyara
Tarangire to Manyara
After breakfast, you will drive to Manyara (approximately a 1.5-hour drive) to experience another of Tanzania’s national parks, known for its large crater lake and stunning pink flamingos.
In the late afternoon, depart the park and head along the Great Rift Valley toward Karatu. It is especially beautiful to drive in the evening, so be sure to ask your driver to pause at the viewpoint to get some photos.
Full-board: Meals and overnight included.
Top attractions: Tree-climbing lions, hippos and flamingos in Lake Manyara.
- Main Destination:
- Karatu (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, head to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a day of viewing animals along the crater floor. You’re almost guaranteed to see zebras, wildebeests and lions during your drive. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool and drive to Lake Magadi during your day drive.
You will head toward your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Full-board: Meals and overnight included.
Top attractions: UNESCO World Heritage Site and a natural wonder of the world. Endangered rhinos and famous "crater lions".
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti may just be the most famous national park in the world! This morning, you will begin your drive toward this famous park, passing through part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area along the way.
Continue with a game drive through the evening and arrive for dinner and overnight camping within the Serengeti or at a beautiful lodge within the park.
Full-board: Meals and overnight included.
Top attractions: Ndutu is where the wildebeest migration pauses from February to March to give birth to their calves. Guests can witness the miracle of life with thousands of newborn wildebeests, gazelles, zebras and other animals during these months.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Shuhudia Adventure Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Begin with an early morning game drive through Serengeti National Park. See the largest migration of animals at the Grumeti River crossing, visit the famous kopjes (rock formations) and check out the interactive Visitor’s Center in the Seronera area. Kopjes are the natural rock formations that inspired scenes in Disney’s The Lion King. It is common to see lions lounging in the shade of these.
Return for dinner and overnight at your camp or lodge.
Full-board: Meals and overnight included.
Top attractions: Stunning game viewing in Serengeti, from the famous Serengeti migrations to the endless grasslands. You’ll feel like you stepped back into time, or into a real-life The Lion King.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Shuhudia Adventure Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Northern Serengeti
Northern Serengeti
You will spend the full day in the Serengeti.
Depending on the time of year, you might see the largest migration of animals at the Grumeti River crossing, or track lions in the “Big Cat Capital" of Lobo Valley. Check out the interactive Visitor’s Center in the Seronera area or head to Moru Kopjes to look for black rhinos.
Full-board: Meals and overnight included.
Top attractions: Wildebeest migration (herds of antelopes, zebras and other grazing animals either during migration or spread across Seronera Valley); Serengeti’s large lion prides (a good chance at seeing cheetahs or leopards, especially in the early morning hours); breathtaking scenery of open plains and vast grasslands.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sero Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Serengeti
Serengeti
We recommend 4 or more days to truly enjoy Serengeti National Park. Not only is it huge, but it also hosts distinct ecosystems, from grasslands to forested areas, unique rock formations, and rivers. Each day can be a new adventure within Serengeti. It is one of the most ancient, untouched ecosystems in the world, and it has the largest lion population in the world! In the Serengeti alone, there are estimated to be over 3,000 lions - that’s on par with the number of lions residing in Botswana. It is also the deal location to see all the Big Five of Africa, including leopards. You have the option to take bush walks with an armed ranger. Seronera is often called the "big cat capital of Africa" for its famous resident lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
Full-board: Meals and overnight included.
Top attractions: Great migration at Mara and Grumeti Rivers (depending on the time of the year).
Note: Ask about mobile luxury camping, especially during the great migration in Northern Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sero Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Serengeti to Zanzibar
Serengeti to Zanzibar
After breakfast, your guide will drive you to the Kogatende airport, located within Serengeti National Park, for your flight to Zanzibar. This is a short flight (under 2 hours), which arrives directly in the tropical paradise of Zanzibar.
A representative of RA Safaris will help you transfer to your next hotel, located along the quiet coast.
This day, you literally go from "bush to beach" as you fly from Serengeti to Zanzibar. Spend the evening enjoying the soft beach and the warm ocean waters.
Full-board: Meals and overnight included.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Start your morning off with an ocean swim or breakfast at your fabulous hotel. Then, join a "Blue Safari" to snorkel, swim or dive in the tropical waters and coral reefs off the coast.
Return to your hotel for dinner and the rest of the evening.
All meals and overnight are included with the Safari Blue package; otherwise, breakfast and overnight only are included.
Top attractions: Explore the Indian Ocean and enjoy the beach on this fun-filled day.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Zanzibar
Zanzibar
You have the option to venture out to see more of the island with local tours, or stay and relax at the beach. It’s your honeymoon after all. We understand if you want this last day to be a relaxing one, soaking up the sun. If you do, we suggest adding a romantic couple’s massage and a sunset stroll along the beach.
Top attractions:
- Spice Farm Tour (2 to 3 hours, lunch included)
- Jozani Forest
- Butterfly Farm
- Kizamkazi to swim with dolphins
- Sea turtle experience in the Nungwi area
- Old Slave Market, Stone Town
Half-board: Breakfast and overnight included.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Maru Maru Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Zanzibar
Zanzibar
After breakfast, you will head to the Zanzibar International Airport for your return flight.
This is an international airport, and you may book onward tickets from here or neighboring Dar es Salaam airport. Ask us to help arrange domestic flights to any of Tanzania’s airports to ensure your convenient, safe journey home.
Breakfast and airport transfer are included.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:












