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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha
Welcome to East Africa! As you step out of the Kilimanjaro International Airport terminal, your dedicated private driver-guide will be waiting with a personalized sign to welcome you warmly. You will be transferred smoothly in a comfortable vehicle straight to your tranquil hotel in Arusha town. Spend the rest of your afternoon shaking off any travel fatigue, swimming in the outdoor pool, or relaxing in the lush tropical gardens as you prepare mentally for the incredible savannah adventure starting tomorrow morning.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Forest Hill Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park (The Elephant Kingdom)
Arusha to Tarangire National Park (The Elephant Kingdom)
After breakfast, meet your private safari guide and drive towards Tarangire National Park, one of northern Tanzania's most distinctive wildlife areas. As you enter the park, the landscape changes to open woodland dotted with enormous baobab trees. Spend the day on a game drive following the Tarangire River, where elephants, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest and buffalo gather, particularly around water. Your guide will choose the route according to wildlife activity and the season. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your afternoon game drive and later heading to your lodge for a relaxing evening.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Tarangire Tortilis Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire to Ngorongoro Highlands | Into the Green Highlands
Tarangire to Ngorongoro Highlands | Into the Green Highlands
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before leaving Tarangire and travelling towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The scenery gradually changes as you climb from the dry woodland into the cooler, greener highlands. Depending on your interests and timing, you can stop along the way for photographs or a local experience. Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and enjoy time to relax. From here, the atmosphere is noticeably different: cooler temperatures, forested slopes and dramatic views towards the crater. Tomorrow brings one of the highlights of your Tanzania safari, the descent into the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Activities:
- Walking safaris (with an armed guide)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater | The Big Five
Ngorongoro Crater | The Big Five
Start early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a spectacular natural amphitheatre and one of Tanzania's most concentrated wildlife areas. Your private safari vehicle takes you across the crater floor, where grasslands, woodland and wetlands support large numbers of animals throughout the year. Look for lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, hyenas, zebra and wildebeest, with a chance of seeing the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before continuing your game drive. Later, climb back to the highlands and return to your lodge for a relaxed evening.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti | Entering the Great Plains
Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti | Entering the Great Plains
After breakfast, leave the Ngorongoro Highlands and begin your journey towards the Serengeti. The scenery opens dramatically as you leave the crater highlands behind and enter the vast plains of northern Tanzania. This is a journey where the game drive begins before you reach your camp, so keep your camera ready. Along the way, you may encounter zebra, wildebeest, giraffes and other wildlife. As you approach Central Serengeti, the landscape becomes increasingly open and wildlife-rich. Continue with an afternoon game drive before arriving at your tented camp for the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Tortilis Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Central Serengeti | A Full Day on Safari
Central Serengeti | A Full Day on Safari
Today is dedicated entirely to the Central Serengeti, giving you time to experience the park without rushing to another destination. After breakfast, head out with your private guide and follow the wildlife across the plains. Central Serengeti is renowned for its resident lion populations and offers opportunities to encounter cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and large herds of wildebeest and zebra. Your guide can adjust the route according to wildlife movements and your interests. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness, then continue exploring through the afternoon before returning to camp as the sun begins to set.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Tortilis Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Central Serengeti | Following the Wildlife
Central Serengeti | Following the Wildlife
With another full day in the Serengeti, there is no need to hurry. Set out after breakfast and explore different areas of Central Serengeti with your guide, following fresh sightings and spending more time where the wildlife is most active. Depending on the season, your safari can focus on areas used by the Great Wildebeest Migration, while the Serengeti's resident wildlife makes the park rewarding throughout the year. Stop for a picnic lunch in the bush and continue into the afternoon. Return to your camp later in the day, with another evening surrounded by the sounds of the Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Tortilis Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Serengeti to Lake Manyara | From Savannah to the Rift Valley
Serengeti to Lake Manyara | From Savannah to the Rift Valley
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before beginning your journey towards the Great Rift Valley. Leaving the open plains behind, the landscape gradually changes as you approach Lake Manyara and the farming communities around Mto wa Mbu. Depending on your interests and arrival time, you can enjoy an afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara National Park or choose a local experience in Mto wa Mbu, such as a village visit, cycling or a food experience. Later, continue to your lodge in the Lake Manyara area for your final night on the mainland.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment Camp
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Mto wa Mbu to Zanzibar | From Safari to the Indian Ocean
Mto wa Mbu to Zanzibar | From Safari to the Indian Ocean
After breakfast, spend the morning discovering the local side of Tanzania around Mto wa Mbu, a lively community where different cultures, farms and traditional crafts come together. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxed morning at your lodge before transferring to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. The contrast is part of the experience: within a few hours, the golden savannah gives way to palm trees, white beaches and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. On arrival, transfer to your Zanzibar accommodation and settle into your new surroundings.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Nungwi Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Zanzibar | Your Beach Holiday Begins
Zanzibar | Your Beach Holiday Begins
After several days of game drives and early mornings, today is yours to enjoy Zanzibar at your own pace. Wake up to the Indian Ocean and spend the day swimming, relaxing on the beach or enjoying your resort. If you prefer to explore, we can arrange activities such as snorkelling, diving, a spice tour, a Stone Town visit or a traditional dhow cruise. There is no fixed sightseeing schedule today, giving you the freedom to make the most of Zanzibar in the way that suits you. Return to your accommodation for a relaxed evening by the coast.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Nungwi Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Zanzibar | Explore the Island or Simply Relax
Zanzibar | Explore the Island or Simply Relax
Enjoy another full day on Zanzibar. Keep things completely relaxed with a day on the beach, or choose an optional experience to discover more of the island. Explore the historic streets of Stone Town, visit a spice farm, take a boat trip to one of the nearby islands, snorkel in the clear waters or enjoy a sunset dhow cruise. Your day can be arranged around your interests, whether you want more adventure or simply want to slow down after your safari. Spend your final evening enjoying the warm coastal atmosphere.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Nungwi Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Zanzibar | The Journey Home
Zanzibar | The Journey Home
Enjoy your final breakfast and make the most of your remaining time on Zanzibar before your private transfer to Zanzibar International Airport. Depending on your flight time, there may be time for a final swim, beach walk or relaxed morning at your hotel. Your Tanzania journey ends today, but the memories travel with you: the elephants of Tarangire, the wildlife-filled Ngorongoro Crater, the endless Serengeti plains and the beaches of Zanzibar. If you would like to stay longer, we can also arrange additional nights on the island.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
