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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

Airport Transfer & Rest Day in Arusha

Airport Transfer & Rest Day in Arusha

A Wayfairer representative will meet you at Kilimanjaro Airport and drive you to your lodge in Arusha where you’ll spend one night. This afternoon you can explore the bustling city center. Arusha is a fascinating city where you’ll find modern office buildings, 5-star hotels and upmarket coffee shops, alongside busy markets selling fruit, vegetables, fish and meat.

Within the city center, you’ll see women wearing brightly colored dresses either walking along the streets carrying huge baskets on their heads or sitting on the side of the roads selling huge avocados or cooking corn on the cob on a fire. You will also see Maasai men walking around in their traditional shukas.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Rivertrees Country Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located near Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

On Safari in Tarangire National Park

On Safari in Tarangire National Park

Your guide will meet you after breakfast and drive you to Tarangire National Park (journey time approximately three to four hours).

Tarangire is a seasonal park and the long dry season (June -October) is the best time to visit as during these months the park offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. You can expect to see all the big African game, including large herds of elephants congregating along the riverbanks and waterholes. The concentration of the game is exceptional and you’ll see large populations of zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, buffalo, eland, impala and warthog as they go in search of water. Lions and spotted hyenas follow the wildlife accordingly, making for brilliant game viewing around the rivers and waterholes. Lions and leopards can be found throughout Tarangire, however, cheetahs are mostly found in the open areas of the south.

The park is also known for its ancient baobab trees and its prolific birdlife.

*Optional accommodation upgrade at an extra cost.

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
Accommodation:
Kichuguu Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

On Safari in Lake Manyara National Park

On Safari in Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you will be driven to Lake Manyara National Park located beneath the cliffs of the Manyara Escarpment, on the edge of the Rift Valley.

The alkaline soda of Lake Manyara, which covers 230 square km, attracts pink flamingos and other birdlife. You’ll also see resident hippo pods at the lake.

The park is known for its tree-climbing lions, and you may be lucky enough to spot leopards and hyenas. You can also expect to see are large herds of elephants, wildebeests, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, warthogs and impalas. There’s also a huge primate population including the common monkey, vervet monkey and baboons.
You’ll leave Lake Manyara just before sunset and head to your lodge in Karatu for dinner.

*Optional accommodation upgrade at an extra cost.

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
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
The Plantation Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located in Karatu District
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Crater is a unique natural phenomenon and it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking wildlife safari sites in the world with a backdrop of the 600m/1968ft high crater wall, and it offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities.

A visit to the Ngorongoro Crater is an experience of a lifetime! You can expect to see an abundance of wildlife, including buffalo, warthog, wildebeest, zebra, hippo and elephant. There’s also a huge population of predators - lion, hyena, jackal, cheetah and leopard. The resident population of black rhino is a real treat, as they’re very difficult to spot elsewhere in Tanzania.

Before sunset, you will check in to a beautiful camp on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater offering phenomenal views.

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
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5-6

On Safari in Serengeti National Park

On Safari in Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you’ll leave Ngorongoro and drive to the Serengeti, Tanzania’s most famous national park, where you'll spend the following two nights.

The Serengeti offers some of the best wildlife viewings in Africa and it is home to the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth - the Great Migration. Every year, over 2.5 million wildebeests migrate from the Serengeti National Park to the Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya.

If you're visiting at the right time, you’ll see herds of wildebeest and zebra stretching to the horizon.

On the second day, you’ll have the opportunity for a morning and afternoon game drive on the vast plains of the Serengeti where you’ll spot an abundance of African wildlife. This spectacular national park offers amazing wildlife viewing opportunities and it’s highly likely that you’ll see zebra, impala, Grants gazelle, wildebeest, buffalo, rhino and elephant. You'll also see lions, cheetahs and leopards.

*Optional accommodation upgrade at an extra cost.

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
Accommodation:
Kiota Camp
  • Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Fly to Zanzibar & Transfer to the Beach

Fly to Zanzibar & Transfer to the Beach

After breakfast this morning, you are driven to the airstrip where you will say farewell to your guide and board your light aircraft flight to Zanzibar. You will be met on arrival in Zanzibar and driven to your accommodation where you will stay for the next four nights.

We will offer a range of accommodation options on the island and we will ensure that we match you to the most suitable accommodation for your requirements and sense of style – whether that is a rustic beach lodge or a luxurious 5-star resort.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Beach)
Accommodation:
Breezes Beach Club & Spa
  • Mid-range resort located at Zanzibar (Beach)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8-10

Zanzibar Island

Zanzibar Island

With its beautiful sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and colorful coral reefs, Zanzibar is the perfect destination for post-safari relaxation.

Should you wish to be active, there are plenty of excursions that you can join including visits to historic Stone Town, Jozani Forest, Prison Island, the spice plantations and cultural tours to local villages.

There’s also a wide choice of adventure activities that you can participate in, including mountain biking, hiking, bird watching, windsurfing, kite surfing, sea kayaking and sailing. Also, the island has fantastic coral reefs which are perfect for diving and snorkeling – and you may even be lucky enough to see dolphins, green turtles and at certain times of the year, whale sharks.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Beach)
Accommodation:
Breezes Beach Club & Spa
  • Mid-range resort located at Zanzibar (Beach)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

International Inbound Flight

International Inbound Flight

Sadly your ‘Northern Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar’ adventure has come to an end. After breakfast at your accommodation, you’ll be driven back to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) for your international flight home.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Beach)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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