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Arrival
Day 1
Zanzibar to Bagamoyo
Zanzibar to Bagamoyo
Take the morning ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, where your guide meets you and drives north to Bagamoyo. Once a great trading port and the end of the old caravan routes this coastal town is full of stories. Walk through the old town, visit the Kaole ruins and the historic buildings, and hear how Swahili, Arab and colonial history meet here. Finish the day with a sunset by the Indian Ocean. Overnight in Bagamoyo.
- Main Destination:
- Bagamoyo (Tanzania Beaches)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Millennium Seabreeze Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Saadani National Park
Saadani National Park
Drive to Saadani National Park, one of the few places in Africa where the bush meets the beach. Set out on a game drive across open plains in search of giraffe, buffalo, wildebeest and elephant. In the afternoon glide along the Wami River by boat, passing hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife. End the day watching the sun set over the Indian Ocean. Overnight in Saadani.
- Main Destination:
- Saadani National Park (Tanzania Beaches)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Sadaani Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Saadani NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Scenic transit to Mkomazi
Scenic transit to Mkomazi
Today is a relaxed transit day, driving inland and north with the Usambara and Pare mountains rising on the horizon. Pass sisal estates, small market towns and changing landscapes, with stops for lunch and to stretch your legs. You arrive at Mkomazi in the late afternoon in time for a quiet evening under big open skies. Overnight at Mkomazi.
- Main Destination:
- Mkomazi National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Mkomazi Wilderness Retreat
Wildlife in Mkomazi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Mkomazi game drive and Moshi
Mkomazi game drive and Moshi
Start early with a game drive in Mkomazi National Park, a wild and rarely visited park beneath the Pare Mountains. Look for oryx, gerenuk, lesser kudu and elephant, and enjoy having the park almost to yourselves. After lunch, continue to Moshi, where Kilimanjaro may appear above the clouds in the evening light. Overnight in Moshi.
- Main Destination:
- Moshi (Town)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Siarick Cottage
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobabs and large elephant herds. Spend the day on game drive among the ancient trees and the Tarangire River, where lion, giraffe, zebra and wildebeest gather. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush. In the late afternoon, continue to Karatu, in the highlands near Ngorongoro. Overnight in Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
-
Lilac Elevate Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Karatu to the Serengeti
Karatu to the Serengeti
Leave Karatu and climb through the Ngorongoro highlands, then descend towards the endless Serengeti plains. Along the way, enjoy a game drive across the grasslands, where Maasai herders, zebra and wildebeest dot the landscape. Look for lion, cheetah and giraffe as the light turns golden. Overnight in the Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Zawadi Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Full day in the Serengeti
Full day in the Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti at your own pace. Start with a sunrise game drive when predators are most active, then return for breakfast. Spend the day following wildlife across open plains, kopjes and river valleys. Look for lion, leopard, elephant and the great herds. Stay out for the evening glow, or relax at camp. Overnight in the Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Zawadi Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater and end in Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater and end in Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early, where the cool morning light reveals one of the world’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. Look for lion, hippo, flamingos and rhino on the crater floor. After a picnic lunch by the lake, drive up the crater wall and on to Arusha, where the tour ends in the late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
