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Arrival
Day 1
Kilimanjaro airport - Arusha
Kilimanjaro airport - Arusha
Today you will land at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met by your private Shadows of Africa driver, he will be waiting for you with a signboard with your name written on it. From the airport you will be whisked away to your hotel to recover from your flight and enjoy your first taste of African hospitality. Upon request, Shadows of Africa can assist in arranging additional guided tours and day trips. After a good night's rest you will be ready for the start of your safari tomorrow!
The drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha takes approximately 1.5 hour.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Olerai Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park
Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park
This morning you will be picked up by your private Shadows of Africa guide from your hotel or from the airport. He will take you to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive, the drive is approximately 2 hours from Arusha.
After a brief stop at the village market, you'll enter Lake Manyara National Park. The park is truly a photographer's playground and offers some of the best game viewing in the world. You can expect to see many of Africa's most well-known animals, with the tree-climbing lions a particular treat. These proud predators lounge in acacia trees practically begging to be photographed.
Bird-watchers will find Lake Manyara is an absolute delight, with a huge variety of birds on display in the park. Even the novice can expect to be amazed by large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly coloured lilac breasted roller.
You'll then return to your chosen accommodation for dinner and a good night's rest.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
We'll take an early breakfast, as we've got a big day of exploration and adventure ahead of us!
We'll begin the day with the scenic drive towards the Serengeti. Along the way we'll pass through the mist-shrouded rainforests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you might be lucky enough to glimpse cape buffalo, baboons, or even elephants and leopards in the dense undergrowth.
It's a nearly four hour drive to the Serengeti park gates, but you can choose to break up the drive with one of the optional activities.
After a delicious lunch at the Serengeti National Park picnic area, it’s time to explore the Serengeti itself. Witness Africa’s iconic savannah landscape and be amazed by the sheer number of animals that roam these grassy plains.
Dinner and overnight in the heart of the Serengeti National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tamu Tamu Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Today you can choose when to go on a game drive and when to relax at the lodge. You may opt for an early departure before dawn for a sunrise game drive, when cooler temperatures and soft light make wildlife easier to spot. This is a great time to observe predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as the early movements of wildebeest and zebras.
After the morning drive, return to the lodge for breakfast and time to relax. You can then head out again with a picnic lunch, or stay at the lodge and enjoy the views before setting off in the afternoon. Your driver will adapt the timing and route based on the season and wildlife activity to maximize your sightings.
Alternatively, you may follow a classic schedule with a morning game drive after breakfast, a hot lunch at the lodge, rest during the warmest hours, and an afternoon game drive when temperatures are cooler.
A sunrise hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast is also available as an optional experience.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tamu Tamu Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, we depart for Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World. At the panoramic viewpoint, you will enjoy breathtaking views over this vast green caldera.
Home to over 120 species of mammal including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought after safari destinations in the world. It's a particularly good place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a lonely meal out on the grass plains, as well as a place to see large numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water.
From your open-top vehicle, you will have excellent chances to observe a wide variety of wildlife. The crater hosts predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, alongside wildebeest, zebras, antelopes, and Cape buffalo.
You will enjoy a picnic lunch at the park’s famous hippo pool before continuing your game drive and returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Karutu - Tarangire National Park - Zanzibar
Karutu - Tarangire National Park - Zanzibar
After an early breakfast, you head to Tarangire National Park and begin your game drive across vast golden savannahs surrounding the Tarangire River, a permanent water source that attracts wildlife throughout the year, especially during the dry season. The riverbanks, lined with acacia and iconic baobab trees, are frequently visited by large herds of elephants, as well as zebras, antelopes, and other herbivores.
You will enjoy a hot picnic lunch in a scenic setting near the river, while keeping an eye on the playful monkeys often looking to share your meal.
Driving through the park you'll also have the opportunity to see lions, leopards, cape buffalo, and a huge variety of antelopes. If you're particularly lucky, you might even see endangered animals such as the Greater Kudu or the Fringe-Eared Oryx.
After your game drive, you proceed to Arusha airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, a driver will transfer you to your coastal accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fun Beach Hotel
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
A day to relax in Jambiani
A day to relax in Jambiani
Jambiani has a beautiful 7 km long beach with swaying palms. In contrary to some beaches in the north, this beach has powdery white sand and hardly any rocks or sea-urchins. The broad lagoon of swallow water is perfect for wading, snorkeling and diving and offers an excellent view of the marine. Thanks to its steady sideshore winds, Jambiani is also an ideal spot for wind- or kitesurfing. A high tide it’s nice to swim in the Indian Ocean and at low tide you can enjoy a nice beach walk.
- Main Destination:
- Jambiani (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- Fun Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
A day to relax in Jambiani
A day to relax in Jambiani
And enjoy the gorgeous beaches, look for shells and drink from a coconut! Take in the turquoise waters, feel the soft white sand beneath your feet, and unwind under the shade of palm trees. Let the gentle ocean breeze and the rhythm of the waves create the perfect moment of relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Jambiani (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- Fun Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Jambiani - Zanzibar Airport
Jambiani - Zanzibar Airport
Today you can relax by the pool until it is time for you to be transferred to the Zanzibar airport for your flight home. Time permitting, you can also add a private guided walking tour of the historic Stone Town.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
