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Arrival
Day 1
Pickup at Arusha
Pickup at Arusha
Pickup in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania's northern circuit. You check in at Arusha Gran Melia, with the rest of the day free — a journey into Africa and the wilderness with the best experience of all the animals, from Predators to prey during the Great Migration, to the pristine calm of the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Gran Meliá Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game drive into Tarangire National Park
Game drive into Tarangire National Park
You drive to Tarangire, a park defined by two things: enormous baobabs, and elephants in family bands numbering in the dozens. Lions and cheetah are a real possibility, and wildebeest, giraffe, hippo, buffalo and zebra are close to guaranteed. A picnic lunch in the park, then game viewing continues into the afternoon before you reach Mwamba Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Mwamba Lodge Tarangire
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Burunge, Mto wa Mbu & a Maasai boma
Lake Burunge, Mto wa Mbu & a Maasai boma
A nature walk on the shores of Lake Burunge to start, then a cultural tour of Mto wa Mbu village — a market town where more than a hundred ethnic groups live side by side. You walk the local farms and eat what is grown there. In the afternoon, you visit a Maasai boma. You reach Ngorongoro Farm House in Karatu for the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Karatu District
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Farm House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
The Hadzabe & Datoga of Lake Eyasi
The Hadzabe & Datoga of Lake Eyasi
Take an early drive to Lake Eyasi to spend the morning with the Hadzabe, one of the continent's last hunter-gatherer peoples, and join them as they hunt. Later, meet the Datoga — pastoralists and skilled blacksmiths who forge arrowheads for the Hadzabe. The afternoon is free at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Farm House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater & into the Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater & into the Serengeti
You climb to the crater rim at dawn, then descend two thousand feet onto the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater — a collapsed caldera holding around 25,000 large animals, including some of the last black rhinos in Tanzania. Enjoy lunch on the crater floor, then drive northwest into Serengeti National Park, arriving at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
The Central Serengeti
The Central Serengeti
A full day out on the Seronera plains — classic savannah, acacia-dotted, and the most reliable big cat country in East Africa. Lion prides, leopard in the sausage trees along the river, and cheetah on the open ground. You return to the lodge in the late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
North to the Serengeti's wild frontier
North to the Serengeti's wild frontier
A half-day game drive in the central Serengeti, then the long transfer north — game viewing the whole way — to the Northern Serengeti. It is quieter here, greener, and structured around the Mara River. You arrive at Mara Mara Tented Lodge in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Mara Mara Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
The Mara River crossings
The Mara River crossings
Out early, then a day spent working the banks of the Mara River in search of a wildebeest crossing. Nothing about it is scheduled — the herds gather, hesitate, and then go, sometimes after hours of waiting. When it happens, it is the single most dramatic thing in African wildlife. Packed lunch by the river.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Mara Mara Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Hot air balloon & bush breakfast
Hot air balloon & bush breakfast
A very early start for a hot air balloon flight over the Northern Serengeti, lifting off in the dark and drifting over the plains as the sun comes up. You land to a champagne toast and a full bush breakfast set out under an acacia. The rest of the day returns to the Mara River for another chance at a crossing.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Mara Mara Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Fly to Zanzibar
Fly to Zanzibar
A transfer to Kogatende airstrip and a flight east to Zanzibar, where you are met and driven to Diamonds Mapenzi Beach on the island's northeast coast. The rest of the day is for doing nothing at all, from enjoying the beach to maybe having a Camel ride to sipping Coconuts at the Beach.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Diamonds Mapenzi Beach
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Zanzibar at your own pace
Zanzibar at your own pace
Entirely yours. Diving and snorkelling on the reef, a dolphin trip, a deep-sea fishing excursion, or a day trip into Stone Town's alleyways and spice markets — all can be arranged. Or you can stay exactly where you are and enjoy some family time or look to make new friends.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Diamonds Mapenzi Beach
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
A final day on the Indian Ocean
A final day on the Indian Ocean
A final full day on the Indian Ocean with no fixed plans. After three weeks of early starts and packed safari days, this one is deliberately slow. Sleep in, linger over a long breakfast, and let the day unfold at your own pace.
You might spend the morning swimming or snorkelling in the clear turquoise water, take a gentle walk along the beach, or simply relax under a palm with a book. Optional activities such as a spice tour, dhow sunset cruise, or visit to Stone Town can be arranged if you feel like it — but nothing is scheduled. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy the quiet rhythm of the coast before your journey home.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Diamonds Mapenzi Beach
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Departure
Departure
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the lodge, taking in your final views of the Indian Ocean. When the time comes, you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight.
The Great Migration, and the soft sands of Zanzibar — a journey that ends here but lingers long after you leave. Safe travels home.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Activities:
- Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
