14-Day Serengeti & Zanzibar by Acacia Collections

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

Arrival - Arusha

Your Gosheni representative will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and arrange your road transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha. Settle into your room and rest after the journey. Your guide will review the safari route, departure time and luggage arrangements before the first park visit tomorrow. Today is an arrival day, with no wildlife-viewing activity scheduled.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Gran Meliá Arusha

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive through groundwater forest and lakeside habitats. Look for elephants, baboons and a variety of birds; sightings and lake conditions vary with the season. Enjoy lunch during the day, then continue to Naserian Safari Camp in the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and the night.

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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Naserian Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro Crater

Leave Naserian after breakfast and descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive within the permitted crater visit. Search the grasslands and wetlands for resident wildlife, with a lunch stop at a designated picnic site. Lions, buffalo and rhinos may be seen, but no sighting is guaranteed. Ascend in the afternoon and return to Naserian Safari Camp for dinner.

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

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

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 (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Ngorongoro Empakai Hiking

Travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands to Empakai for a guided hike with the required local ranger. The descent follows a forest trail toward the crater lake, and the return climb requires reasonable fitness. Carry walking shoes, water and a warm layer, as weather can change quickly. Enjoy a picnic lunch before the road journey back to Naserian Safari Camp.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Activities:

• Walking safari (with an armed guide)

Accommodation:

Naserian Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, travel across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Central Serengeti. This is a transfer day with wildlife viewing along the route after entering the park, rather than a full day of game drives. Stop for lunch and continue to Olkarien Eco Safari Lodge. The itinerary focuses on resident wildlife; the migrating herds may be elsewhere depending on the season.

Main Destination:

Central 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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Olkarien Eco Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti National Park

Spend the day exploring Central Serengeti by private safari vehicle. Your guide will choose tracks according to recent sightings and conditions, allowing time to watch animal behaviour rather than rushing between locations. Look for lions, leopards, giraffes, elephants and plains game, with lunch during the day. Return to Olkarien Eco Safari Lodge for dinner and the night.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Olkarien Eco Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti National Park

Leave the lodge before dawn for your included Serengeti balloon safari. Take-off depends on safe weather conditions and the balloon operator’s assessment. After landing and breakfast, meet your safari guide and continue wildlife viewing in Central Serengeti. Lunch is included during the day, followed by an afternoon game drive and a return to Olkarien Eco Safari Lodge for dinner.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Activities:

• Early morning hot air balloon safari & game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Olkarien Eco Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti National Park- Karatu

Enjoy a morning game drive in Central Serengeti before beginning the road journey toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Stop for lunch and allow the afternoon for the transfer; this is not a full day of Serengeti wildlife viewing. Arrive at Naserian Safari Camp for dinner and an overnight stay before continuing to Tarangire tomorrow.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Naserian Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park and spend the available day exploring its river, woodland and baobab landscapes. Your guide will search for elephants and other resident wildlife, with lunch at an appropriate stop. Seasonal movements affect where animals gather. Continue to Serian Tarangire Camp inside the park 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

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Serian Tarangire Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Zanzibar Stone Town

After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive while leaving Tarangire, subject to your flight schedule. Drive to Arusha Airport for the included domestic flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, a local driver will transfer you to Zanzibar Serena Hotel in Stone Town. The rest of the day is for settling in; the flight and airport transfers are included.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

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:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Zanzibar Beach Holiday

After breakfast, take a guided walking tour of Stone Town, visiting its lanes and learning about the island’s trading history. Continue to a spice farm for a guided visit before the road transfer to Meliá Zanzibar Hotel at Kiwengwa on the east coast. Settle into the resort for the next three nights. The Stone Town and spice tours are included; Jozani is not scheduled today.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Meliá Zanzibar Hotel

• Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Spend a full day at Meliá Zanzibar Hotel in Kiwengwa. Relax beside the pool or on the beach and plan swimming around the tides on the east coast. No guided excursion is scheduled, giving you time to enjoy the resort at your own pace. Diving, snorkelling trips, spa treatments and other optional activities can be arranged locally at an additional cost.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Meliá Zanzibar Hotel

• Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Enjoy another unhurried day at Meliá Zanzibar Hotel. Stay at the resort, walk along the beach when conditions permit, or ask about optional outings available locally. Sea conditions and tides affect swimming and boat departures. No wildlife-viewing activity or water sport is included today, and optional services should be paid for separately.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Meliá Zanzibar Hotel

• Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Depart Zanzibar

After breakfast, check out of Meliá Zanzibar Hotel and meet your driver for the included road transfer to Zanzibar Airport. The collection time will be arranged around your confirmed onward flight, allowing for road traffic and airport check-in. This 14-day itinerary ends at Zanzibar Airport; international flights and an extra hotel night are not included.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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