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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

Arusha

Arusha

Embark on a journey of luxury as you land. Our skilled transfer guide escorts you to Arusha for a captivating evening. Delight in gourmet dining and luxuriate in an opulent overnight experience at Planet Lodge, ensuring your stay begins with elegance and comfort.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

The tour starts in Arusha at 07:00hrs; drive to Tarangire National Park
Game drive in the park with picnic lunch.
Tarangire National Park (2,600km2) has unrivalled landscape of open plains, dotted with thousands of baobabs. It is located about 120kms south of Arusha. Tarangire is known for its lions and very big herds of buffalo. This is one of Africa’s little-known gems and should be on the itinerary of all lovers of wilderness and solitude. The animals include zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, Maasai giraffe and fringe-eared oryx (gemsbok). Predators include lion, cheetah and leopard. Birders will want to look out for the endemic ashy starling, rufous-tailed weaver and black-collared lovebird.
Dinner and overnight at the Sangaiwe Tented Lodge.

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:
Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Tarangire , Lake Manyara National Park - Karatu

Tarangire , Lake Manyara National Park - Karatu

Today the journey proceed to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its stunning alkaline lake and a variety of wildlife. The park is renowned for its tree-climbing lions and pink-hued flamingos that adorn the lakeshore. Explore the park during a morning game drive and savor a picnic lunch amidst the serene surroundings.
In the afternoon, drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight – Eileen's Tree Lodge.

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:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Karatu, Ngorongoro- Serengeti National Park

Karatu, Ngorongoro- Serengeti National Park

After early breakfast at the lodge, descend into the crater for an in-depth exploration of this distinctive eco-system. Enjoy abundant wildlife viewing set against the impressive backdrop of the Ngorongoro Crater, the heart of the conservation area. These drives provide one of the best opportunities in Africa to view Black Rhino, which tend to spend their time on the crater floor.
Another big draw card to this Picturesque Caldera, is its dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, Serval cat as well as the African wild cat which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. Picnic lunch will be served at the crater floor, followed by another game viewing visiting the hippo pool near the Mandusi Swamp, Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner which is one of the main features of the crater, the Lerai forest as well as other parts of the crater.

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:
Acacia Central Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Explore Central Serengeti National Park

Explore Central Serengeti National Park

Today we are taking you for full day game drive in the Serengeti. You will start as early as 06:30 with packed breakfast box and lunch box. Early morning game drive allows you to spot the cat family on the road as they try to avoid the morning mist, you may also see nocturnal animals coming back from their long night of hunting or a group of lioness organizing an ambush or eating along the road.
Break for breakfast in the bush then you will be heading to where the Wildebeest migration is located. Spend much time watching the migration of herds, the big cats and others (picnic lunch will be served in the bush or in one of the picnic site in the area). You may expect to see a lot of animal actions like hunting, killing, fighting & so on. Drive back to the camp during or before the sunset for dinner & overnight stay at Acacia Central camp.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Acacia Central Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Serengeti - Zanzibar

Serengeti - Zanzibar

After breakfast depart with picnic lunch and drive to Seronera airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar, Adorned with palm trees and embraced by the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, this paradisiacal destination boasts the finest beaches in Tanzania. On arrival you will be transferred to Karafuu hotel for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
Karafuu Beach Resort
  • Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7-8

Zanzibar

Zanzibar

Zanzibar Island stands as Africa's idyllic haven, renowned for its pristine beaches that stretch for miles. Adorned with palm trees and embraced by the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, this paradisiacal destination boasts the finest beaches in Tanzania. Beyond its shores, Zanzibar presents opulent accommodations, a lively historic center, and an unrivaled retreat in a temperate climate, providing an unparalleled blend of luxury and tranquility. Dinner and overnight at Karafuu Hotel.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
Karafuu Beach Resort
  • Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Departure

Departure

After breakfast check out and transferred to airport for your outbound flight.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • 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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