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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

Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha

Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha

Upon arrival at the airport, a driver guide will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name. They will escort you to your accommodation in Arusha, where you can unwind by the pool, read a book, or treat yourself to a spa session. Enjoy a leisurely dinner between 7-8 pm.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Kibo Palace Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you'll embark on a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park, located 120 km from Arusha and taking approximately 2 hours to reach. Despite its relatively small size, the park offers a wealth of experiences for visitors, including excellent bird watching opportunities throughout the year. Tarangire is an underrated destination for those who enjoy exploring the natural world. You'll drive through the savannah, observing small creatures and spotting various animals. As the afternoon ends, you'll return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

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:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater

Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you'll be picked up from your hotel and driven to Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Upon arrival, you'll descend to the crater floor for game viewing throughout the morning. Your guide will find a suitable spot for a lunch break around 1 pm, after which you'll continue with game viewing for 3-4 hours. Ngorongoro Crater, also known as "Africa's Garden of Eden," is a well-preserved natural phenomenon that serves as a sanctuary for various wildlife species. Here, you can find leopards, lions, black rhinos, hyenas, wallowing hippos, zebras, waterbucks, baboons, and many other animals. In the evening, you'll ascend from the crater floor and drive to your accommodation, which is located inside the conservation area. You'll have time to relax, enjoy dinner, and spend the night.

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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Ngorongoro– Central Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro– Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you'll be picked up by our safari driver guide and chef, and then driven to Serengeti National Park. The park is vast, covering nearly 15,00 sq km, and is truly "the endless plains" as it is known by the nomadic Maasai who inhabit the area. Your mind will be blown by the quantity and variety of wildlife within the park. It is home to the "big five" (lion, leopard, bush elephant, African buffalo, and black rhino) and is famous for its annual migration and beautiful landscapes. This park is a treat to visit, not just for its wildlife but also for its vast and varied species.

After game viewing, you'll drive to your lodge, which is located inside the park. You'll have time to relax, enjoy dinner, and spend the night.

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
Accommodation:
Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park

Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you'll head to Serengeti for a full-day game viewing adventure, spotting wildlife and exploring the vast plains. You'll arrive around 1 am and start your game viewing, continuing to explore Serengeti until early afternoon.
Your guide will either choose to go to a picnic site or find a nice spot in the bush to set up a table for lunch. Serengeti is an extremely large and wild game park, covering nearly 15,00 sq km. It is every traveler's desire to see this park, which is truly "the endless plains" as it is known by the nomadic Maasai who are found here. It is home to the "big five" (lion, leopard, bush elephant, African buffalo, and black rhino). Serengeti is a treat to visit, not just for its wildlife but also for its vast and varied species.

Later in the afternoon, you'll head to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Central Serengeti National Park - Northern Serengeti National Park

Central Serengeti National Park - Northern Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, your driver guide will pick you up for a game drive en-route towards the north to witness the world's most fascinating animals. Along the way, you'll spot other animals like giraffes, zebras, lions, and cheetahs. Arriving in the north around afternoon, you'll set off for lunch and then head towards the Mara River to witness the river crossing.

The annual wildebeest migration in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park and Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most impressive natural events in the world. You will feel the true nature of Africa, see the wildlife, and hear their thrilling sounds. Now, you will know you are in Africa. Your knowledgeable driver guide will be happy to share his knowledge slowly while you witness this amazing phenomenon.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Full day in Northern Serengeti National Park

Full day in Northern Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you'll go for a full-day game drive in Northern Serengeti. If you didn't get an opportunity to witness the crossing yesterday, today you'll head again to the river. You'll continue focusing on the Great Migration as you delve deeper into this experience, spending a whole day by the Mara River.

The Mara River, situated in the Mara Region and entering both Kenya and Tanzania, is a famous spot for the river crossing. Over 1.2 million wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and topi move in a constant cycle through the endless plain to the Mara ecosystem, searching for nutrition's grass and water each year. This is the time of the year where hungry predators such as leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, and crocodiles ensure only the strongest survive.

As the afternoon begins to end, you'll head toward your accommodation for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Fly out from Kogatende to Zanzibar

Fly out from Kogatende to Zanzibar

After breakfast, you'll be picked up from your lodge and driven to Kogatende Airstrip for your flight, which departs at 10:15 and arrives in Zanzibar at 14:20.

Upon arrival at Zanzibar International Airport, go through the security checkpoint, and officials at the counter will check your required documents to verify your identity. You must have a valid passport, visa, and covid-19 test certificate. After verification, collect your luggage and proceed to the exit door, where you'll find a Our Safaris representative with a signboard displaying your name. They will greet you, collect your luggage, and transfer you to your Stone Town hotel for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
Accommodation:
Hotel Verde Zanzibar
  • Mid-range hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Full day at the Beach Zanzibar

Full day at the Beach Zanzibar

At 08:30am, you'll have breakfast, followed by pick up and transfer to your beach hotel. Upon arrival, you'll be assisted with check-in, and later, you can choose to relax at the pool, swimming, or go to the beach to swim. You can also choose to participate in any excursions, which can be booked directly at the hotel, such as snorkeling.

In the afternoon, you'll have lunch, and you can choose to stay in the main area, reading a book, and relaxing. Alternatively, you can go to the beach, and the choice is yours.

Dinner will be served in the evening.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
Z Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Full day at the beach

Full day at the beach

After breakfast, you can choose to go to the beach or participate in some excursions, such as snorkeling, kayaking, boat trips, and diving excursions. These activities can be easily arranged, although you may find lazy days relaxing in the private swimming pool and soaking up the tranquil surroundings equally appealing. A team of staff, including a private chef and butler, is dedicated to looking after your every need, so you have the freedom to relax completely.

Here, you can choose to do activities either on the 4th or 45th floor, such as snorkeling, diving, and fishing. These activities can be booked directly with the hotel.
Later in the evening, return to your room for overnight.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
Z Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 11

Full day at the beach

Full day at the beach

Enjoy a full day at the beach. After breakfast, you have the option to unwind by the poolside and take a break. In the afternoon, savor a delicious lunch and continue to relax, perhaps strolling along the beach. Later, freshen up and make your way to the dining area for dinner.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
Z Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 12

Beach Hotel Zanzibar – Zanzibar Airport

Beach Hotel Zanzibar – Zanzibar Airport

07:00am a quick breakfast, then you will be picked up and transferred to Zanzibar Airport.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • 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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