Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival Zanzibar Airport/ Transfer to the Hotel
Arrival Zanzibar Airport/ Transfer to the Hotel
Upon your arrival at Zanzibar Airport, our courteous driver will warmly welcome you. Following a brief introduction, you'll be promptly escorted to your hotel for a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
Get ready to kickstart your exciting journey in Zanzibar!
Zanzibar is a captivating Tanzanian archipelago, enthralling with its pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and rich cultural heritage. Known for Stone Town's historic charm, it blends Swahili, Arab, and Indian influences, offering a mesmerizing blend of history, beauty, and vibrant traditions.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- Tembo House Hotel & Apartments
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2-3
Zanzibar Stone Town Tour
Zanzibar Stone Town Tour
Following breakfast, you will join our local guide for an immersive full-day Stone Town tour.
You will wander through narrow streets, witnessing preserved Swahili-Omani-themed houses with intricately carved doorways, adorned with metal studs, overhanging balconies, and latticed windows.
You will marvel at the coexistence of churches and mosques, reflecting Zanzibar's history with colonial influence and sultans' patronage.
You will conclude the day's activities with a seamless transfer to your beach hotel, where relaxation awaits.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- Smiles Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Beach Relaxation on Zanzibar Island
Beach Relaxation on Zanzibar Island
You will embark on a blissful journey of relaxation as you start your day with a hearty breakfast. The day's destination is the pristine beaches of Zanzibar, where a tranquil paradise awaits you. Prepare to immerse yourself in the soothing rhythm of the ocean waves and the warm caress of the sun. This is your time to unwind, rejuvenate, and connect with the serenity of the beautiful island.
Later in the day, after soaking up the sun and enjoying the beach to your heart's content, you will make your way back to the comfort of your beachfront hotel. Take this opportunity to freshen up and relax in your cozy accommodations.
As the night unfolds, you will drift off to sleep with the soothing sound of the ocean, cherishing the memories of your unforgettable day.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Smiles Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Zanzibar to Arusha Airport/ Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
Zanzibar to Arusha Airport/ Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you will be picked up by our driver and transferred to Zanzibar International Airport for your flight to Arusha. Upon arrival in Arusha, our friendly guide will warmly greet you and provide a brief introduction. From there, your journey continues to the mesmerizing Lake Manyara National Park.
Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its arboreal lions, often spotted resting among the branches of the trees. As you traverse the park, you will be accompanied by the playful antics of the abundant baboon colony that inhabits the forest.
The park's diverse wildlife and picturesque landscapes will captivate your senses throughout the day.
Once your game drives are complete, you will be transferred to your lodge, where you can relax and unwind, reminiscing about the mesmerizing encounters of the day.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Serengeti National Park for Game Drive
Transfer to Serengeti National Park for Game Drive
Following breakfast, we'll transport you to Serengeti National Park, with a packed lunch to keep you fueled and ready for adventure. Serengeti National Park is the habitat for an abundance of wildlife, such as elephants, impalas, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippos. However, it is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebras, gazelles, wildebeest, giraffes, hyenas, warthogs, and predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions fulfilling their role in the circle of life. Also, you will be able to see different species of birds like secretary birds kori bustards, red-billed hornbills, vultures, and superb starlings.
You will stop for lunch at a picnic site then you will continue with the game drive, exploring other parts of the Central Serengeti and enjoying the sunset over the plains.
Once your exhilarating game drive comes to a close, you will make your way to the campsite for a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mawe Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Game Drives in Serengeti National Park
Game Drives in Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will embark on a game drive accompanied by a packed lunch.
The areas that you visit will depend upon where the migrating herds are. Predators usually follow closely behind the trekking animals and include lions, leopards (in the acacia trees), and cheetahs. During the short rainy season, the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south (Ndutu Area) looking for fresh grass, pastures, and water ready for starting calving season. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return up north. As the migration is completely dependent on the yearly rainfalls, the location of the herds may vary from year to year. Your guide will know where to locate the animals and where to see them best.
After an exciting game drive, you will be transferred to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mawe Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Game Drive Ngorongoro Crater
Game Drive Ngorongoro Crater
Early in the morning after a delicious breakfast at the lodge, you will set off on an early morning adventure, descending into the breathtaking crater for an unforgettable game drive. Of course, you will bring along a packed lunch to keep you fueled throughout the day.
The Ngorongoro crater is a unique ecosystem and is home to a wide variety of wild, including over 25,000 large mammals such as lions, elephants, buffaloes, and black rhinos. The crater is also a key habitat for several endangered species, including the African wild dog and the eastern black and white Colobus monkey. Also, predators include hyenas, jackals' cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopards, which sometimes require a trained eye to spot. The crater also offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. You can enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the designated picnic areas within the crater.
After enjoying the game drive, you will be transferred to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will drive to Tarangire National Park with a packed lunch for a full game drive.
This park has a lot of migratory movement with the greater Tarangire Ecosystem. The park runs along the Tarangire River and is mainly made up of low-lying hills on the great valley floor. Its natural vegetation mainly consists of acacia woodland and giant African baobab trees with huge swamp areas. Tarangire National Park is known for its incredible diversity of wildlife, with animals such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, lions, leopards, and cheetahs commonly spotted. You will enjoy spotting large batches of colorful and exclusive bird species.
Over 500 different bird species are housed in the swamps. This park also is home to three rare species of animals greater kudu, the fringed-eared oryx as well as ashy starlings.
After an exhilarating game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, you'll be transferred to your comfortable lodge in Arusha town.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Gold Crest Hotel Arusha
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast, you will bask in a peaceful relaxation at the lodge before collecting your luggage.
With cherished memories of your extraordinary safari adventure, it's time to bid farewell to the enchanting landscapes of Tanzania.
You will then proceed to Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your journey together comes to a close. You will depart with a heart full of unforgettable experiences and a desire to return to this remarkable destination in the future.
Safe travels and until we meet again!
- Main Destination:
- Kilimanjaro Airport
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
