$2,122 to $2,452 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Kilimanjaro International Airport - Lake Manyara Park
Kilimanjaro International Airport - Lake Manyara Park
After clearing customs and passport control at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you will be welcomed by our professional driver holding a personalized sign for easy recognition. He will assist with your luggage and transfer you in a 4x4 safari Jeep to Lake Manyara National Park for a half‑day game drive. This park, part of Tanzania’s famous Northern Circuit, is celebrated for its diverse wildlife and spectacular birdlife. Thousands of pink flamingos feed along the shimmering lakeshore, while yellow‑billed storks and herons soar above the escarpment. Keep watch for tree‑climbing lions, elephants, and hippos that thrive in this unique ecosystem. Even casual birdwatchers will be captivated by the vibrant species that inhabit the brackish waters. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your game drive toward the exit. In the evening, head to Karatu village for dinner and overnight stay, the perfect base for exploring Ngorongoro Crater in the days ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Manyara Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater Safaris
Ngorongoro Crater Safaris
Enjoy an early breakfast before driving to the legendary Ngorongoro Crater for a full day game drive. Known as Tanzania’s “secret garden” and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most remarkable safari destinations. This 610m deep volcanic caldera, formed over 3 million years ago, creates a natural amphitheater that shelters more than 30,000 animals. On your game drive, expect close encounters with the Big Five lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the rare black rhino alongside wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and hippos thriving in diverse habitats of grasslands, forests, and swamps. Birdwatchers will marvel at flamingos shimmering on Lake Magadi and raptors soaring above the crater rim. A picnic lunch inside the crater allows you to soak in the scenery before ascending to the rim for panoramic views and unforgettable photos. In the evening for dinner and overnight, perfectly positioned for safari to Tarangire.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Manyara Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a full‑day game drive in one of Tanzania’s most celebrated safari destinations. Covering 2,850 km² and running along the Tarangire River, this park is renowned for its vast herds of elephants, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. During the dry season, animals gather in large numbers near the river, creating spectacular opportunities to observe predator‑prey interactions and to see multiple species in one place. Expect sightings of lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and countless bird species that thrive in this rich ecosystem. A picnic lunch inside the park allows you to relax while surrounded by nature before continuing your game drive across varied landscapes of savannah and woodland. Tarangire is often called the “home of giants” thanks to its elephant population. In the evening, enjoy dinner and overnight stay near Tarangire, perfectly positioned for onward journeys to Zanzibar.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Domestic Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar Island
Domestic Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar Island
Today, after breakfast, you will be transferred to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your domestic flight to Zanzibar Island.
Known as Africa’s tropical paradise, Zanzibar offers some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, with endless stretches of white sand lined by palm trees and lapped by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Part of the Zanzibar Archipelago, which includes Pemba Island and smaller islets, Zanzibar is famously called the “Spice Island” for its rich history in the spice trade and its fragrant plantations of cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Beyond its beaches, the island blends cultural heritage with natural beauty, making it a perfect extension to your Tanzania safari.
Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and assisted before transferring to your beach hotel. Relax on the pristine sands, enjoy leisure time by the ocean, and end the day with dinner and an overnight stay in this idyllic island setting.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Paradise Beach Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Zanzibar beach holiday
Zanzibar beach holiday
You have the full day at leisure and to relax at the beach hotel.
An optional activity at an extra cost, is an early departure to the southern point of the island. Visit Kizimkazi fishing village to view the amazing bottle-nosed and humpback dolphins which are sighted during a short boat trip from the village. Kizimkazi is also the site of the oldest mosque in East Africa, dating from the 12th century. After a local Swahili lunch, the tour proceeds to Jozani Forest which is home to the unique red colobus monkeys and mysterious mangroves.
You will then return to your resort to relax, enjoy the sunset, and have dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Paradise Beach Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Zanzibar beach holiday
Zanzibar beach holiday
Enjoy another stunning day at the beach resort with lunch out on the beach. You have the option (at an extra cost) to visit Stone Town for your last shopping and sightseeing trip. Later in the afternoon, you will board a traditional wooden dhow and follow the coastline from Stone Town on a romantic sunset cruise. Later, you will end your stay with a local, special Swahili dinner served in a tiny, private restaurant. Afterward, you will be transferred back to your beach hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Paradise Beach Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
You will be Transferred to International Airport
You will be Transferred to International Airport
After check-out from the beach hotel, you will be transferred to Zanzibar International Airport for your flight back home.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
