Gosheni Safaris Africa

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Arrival in Arusha

Touch down at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, where your friendly Gosheni Safaris guide greets you warmly. Enjoy a smooth private transfer to Forest Hill Hotel in Arusha. Settle into your charming room, unwind after your flight, and soak in the tranquil gardens. In the late afternoon, meet your safari guide for a comprehensive briefing detailing your route, park guidelines, and safety procedures. Spend the evening enjoying delicious local cuisine at the restaurant and getting a peaceful night's rest before heading into the wild tomorrow morning.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Forest Hill Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located near Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire - Stay Inside the Park

Arusha to Tarangire - Stay Inside the Park

After breakfast, drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park with your private Gosheni driver-guide. Spend the day exploring baobab woodland and the river valley in a pop-up roof 4x4, with a picnic lunch between game drives. Look for elephants, giraffes and antelope; sightings depend on conditions. Stay inside the park at Serian Tarangire Camp, part of Acacia Collections, for dinner and the night.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Serian Tarangire Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Tarangire to Ndutu

Tarangire to Ndutu

Leave Serian Tarangire Camp early after breakfast and drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Ndutu. This is a long travel day with a packed lunch and stops along the route. Arrive for an afternoon game drive in the Ndutu area in your private pop-up roof 4x4, looking for resident wildlife and birds. Migrating herds are seasonal, generally visiting the southern plains during the green season; sightings and calving are never guaranteed. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Ndutu Safari Lodge, our partner property in this area.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Ndutu Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Full Day Exploration of Serengeti National Park

Full Day Exploration of Serengeti National Park

After breakfast at Ndutu Safari Lodge, drive toward Central Serengeti and explore the plains and river valleys with your private Gosheni driver-guide. Your full day includes game drives in a pop-up roof 4x4 and a picnic lunch. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes and antelope; the route follows conditions and wildlife movement rather than a fixed sightings promise. Continue to Enkirari Wilderness Camp, part of Acacia Collections, for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
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
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Depart Enkirari Wilderness Camp early with breakfast and lunch packed for the journey to Ngorongoro. Drive out through the Serengeti plains and continue to the crater, where your guide takes you on a game drive across the floor. Look for buffalo, zebra, lions and, with luck, black rhino. After the crater visit, ascend into the highlands and continue to Naserian Safari Camp, part of Acacia Collections, for dinner and the night. This is a full day with substantial driving.

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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Naserian Safari Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located just outside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Lake Manyara Game Drive & Flight to Stone Town

Lake Manyara Game Drive & Flight to Stone Town

Leave Naserian Safari Camp after an early breakfast and descend to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive in your private pop-up roof 4x4. Explore the groundwater forest and lakeside habitats, looking for monkeys, elephants and waterbirds. Bird numbers and water levels vary with the season. After a packed lunch, drive to Arusha Airport for the included flight to Zanzibar, timed to allow the morning visit. Meet your transfer driver on arrival and continue to Hotel Verde Zanzibar for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Hotel Verde Zanzibar
  • Mid-range hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7-10

Zanzibar Beach Stay

Zanzibar Beach Stay

On day 7, enjoy a guided walk through Stone Town before your transfer north to Langi Langi Beach Bungalows in Nungwi. Days 8, 9 and 10 are free for beach time, swimming when conditions allow, and rest after the safari. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinking water are included during these four nights. Optional snorkeling, diving and dhow excursions are available for an extra cost and are not included. No wildlife-viewing activities are scheduled during this part of the tour.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Dry and warm)
High Season December to February and June to October
Best Weather January to February and June to September (Low rainfall)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on these days
Accommodation:
Langi Langi Beach Bungalows
  • Mid-range hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 11

Zanzibar Beach Relaxation

Zanzibar Beach Relaxation

Wake up to the ocean breeze and enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the turquoise Indian Ocean. Spend the entire day relaxing at your own pace along Nungwi's renowned beach. Dip into warm tropical waters, sunbathe on soft white sands, or take advantage of optional activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, and boat tours along nearby coral reefs. In the late afternoon, step onto the beach or join a traditional sunset dhow cruise to watch golden light color the horizon before returning to The Z Hotel for a memorable seaside dinner featuring fresh local seafood.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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