8-Day Northern Tanzania to the Blue Waters of Zanzibar

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrive in Arusha | Your African Journey Begins

Arrive in Arusha and receive a warm welcome from your Fondness team before transferring privately to Summit Safari Lodge. This first evening is intentionally relaxed, giving you time to settle in, recover from your journey and prepare for the adventure ahead. Enjoy dinner and the peaceful surroundings of Arusha before your safari begins the following morning. Your journey starts with comfort, personal attention and a smooth introduction to Tanzania.

Overnight: Summit Safari Lodge
Meals: Dinner.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

Game drives (Minivan)

Accommodation:

Summit Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park | Giants Beneath Ancient Baobabs

After breakfast, meet your private safari guide and travel towards Tarangire National Park. Enter a landscape defined by ancient baobabs, open savannah and impressive elephant herds. During your private game drive, look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your exploration. Later, leave Tarangire and travel to Karatu for a peaceful evening at Simba Lodge.

Overnight: Hhando
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Hhando Coffee Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Lake Eyasi | Hadzabe & Datoga Experience

Today offers a deeper connection with Tanzania beyond its wildlife. Travel to the Lake Eyasi area to meet members of the Hadzabe and Datoga communities with a local cultural guide. Discover traditional ways of life, hunting and gathering practices, craftsmanship and the close relationship these communities maintain with their environment. After this meaningful cultural experience, continue to Hhando Lodge and enjoy a relaxed evening surrounded by the tranquil atmosphere of the area.

Overnight: Hhando Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Karatu Villas Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro Crater to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the spectacular crater for a private game drive. Explore its remarkable concentration of wildlife, with opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and hyenas, with luck offering a glimpse of black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending and continuing towards the Central Serengeti. Arrive at Mbuni Serengeti Camp and settle into the heart of the wilderness.

Overnight: Mbuni Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Mbuni Serengeti Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Central to Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, begin your journey north through the Serengeti, with game viewing continuing along the way. Rather than treating the journey as a simple transfer, your private guide will make time for wildlife encounters and scenic moments as the landscape changes. Gradually, the plains lead towards the more remote Northern Serengeti and Kogatende area. Arrive at Sero Tented Camp, settle into your spacious tent and enjoy your first evening in this extraordinary wilderness.

Overnight: Sero Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Sero Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full-Day Northern Serengeti

Today is dedicated entirely to the Northern Serengeti. Set out early for a full-day private game drive around Kogatende and the Mara River region. Depending on the season and natural movements of wildlife, you may encounter large concentrations of wildebeest and zebra, predators and, with exceptional luck, dramatic river-crossing activity. Your private vehicle allows the day to unfold around wildlife rather than a fixed schedule. Return to Sero Tented Camp for a relaxed evening.

Overnight: Olmorijo Tented Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Olmorijo Camp (Kogatende)

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full-Day Northern Serengeti

Your final full safari day is deliberately unhurried. Begin with an early morning game drive as the Serengeti awakens in the golden light. Continue exploring the Northern Serengeti according to wildlife activity and your interests, whether that means following predators, observing elephants, seeking the migration or simply enjoying the landscape. Pause for a scenic bush lunch before continuing your exploration. Return to Sero for your final evening beneath the African sky.

Overnight: Olmorijo Tented Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Olmorijo Camp (Kogatende)

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Kogatende to Zanzibar

Wake to your final morning in the Serengeti. After breakfast, enjoy your last moments at camp before transferring to Kogatende Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. As the Serengeti plains disappear below you, the journey transforms from wild savannah to the tropical beauty of the Indian Ocean. Arrive in Zanzibar and continue to your beach accommodation, carrying unforgettable memories of Tanzania's wildlife, cultures and landscapes with you.

Highlights: Final morning game drive • Wildlife viewing • Serengeti airstrip • Scenic flight • Zanzibar

Overnight: Zanzibar

Meals: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.