10-Day Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Zanzibar Island

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

Arrival - Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be greeted by your safari guide who will pick you up and commence your journey to Arusha town. If the weather permits, you may have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Depending on your arrival time and if time permits, your safari guide will escort you on a tour of Arusha town, providing an immersive experience of the local culture. Following the tour, your guide will accompany you to a hotel for dinner and accommodation.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Mount Meru Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located near Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up. The journey to Tarangire National Park will take approximately 2 hours. Along the way, you will enjoy picturesque views of local villages and Maasai herds. Upon arrival at the park, the game drive will commence. Tarangire is renowned for its sizable elephant population, and you'll also encounter numerous zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, as well as lions and cheetahs. Lunch will be served at the picnic site within the park. In the afternoon, the game drive will continue. As the day concludes, you will slowly exit the park and proceed to Karatu for dinner and overnight accommodation.

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

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park

On this day, following your morning breakfast, your driver will pick you up to commence your journey to Serengeti National Park. Along the way, you'll make a stopover at a Maasai village, where you can anticipate a traditional welcome: abundant singing and dancing, with active participation strongly encouraged! Here, you'll also have the opportunity to learn about customary practices such as fire-making and beadwork. Continuing on to Serengeti National Park, you'll enjoy an en-route game drive. Throughout the day, you'll marvel at the beauty of Serengeti National Park and spot various wildlife species, including lions, leopards, black rhinos, elephants, zebras, gazelles, wildebeests, and African cape buffaloes. The game drive will extend into the late afternoon, after which your safari driver will transfer you to your camp/lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will depart with picnic lunches for a full-day game drive to witness the vast herd of wildebeests accompanied by their partners: zebras, elands, and gazelles. Throughout the day, you may encounter leopards and hyenas, and you'll be mesmerized by the sight of giant Nile crocodiles and the endless beauty of the landscape. The Serengeti, stretching endlessly beneath an infinite sky, has a transformative effect on the observer, fostering a deeper awareness of humanity's place within the intricate drama of the animal world. In the evening, you'll return to the camp/lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

On this day, after breakfast, you will embark on an early morning game drive, offering you the chance to witness predators in action and further explore the diverse wildlife and landscapes of Serengeti National Park. You may also have the opportunity to observe resident predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions as they play their crucial roles in the circle of life. Lunch will be an unforgettable experience enjoyed amidst the bush. Following the game drive, your driver will escort you back to your lodge/camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you'll embark on a visit to Ngorongoro Crater, renowned as one of the most captivating natural wonders in Africa. Here, you'll encounter an otherworldly beauty intertwined with extraordinary wildlife. From the vantage point above, you'll witness the morning mist gracefully enveloping the crater rim, offering a glimpse into a realm unlike any other. Descending to the crater floor below, you'll immerse yourself in a lost world preserved in pristine isolation, where lions, hyenas, elephants, black rhinos, flamingos, and golden jackals thrive. The landscape features forests, hippo-filled lakes, a salt pan, and hyena dens, evoking a sense of wandering into a safari theme park where everything remains truly wild. Lunch will be enjoyed from lunch boxes at the picnic area within the park, allowing you to savor the magnificent view of the Ngorongoro landscape. Later, you'll journey to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mto wa Mbu- Zanzibar Island

You will explore Mto Wa Mbu village on foot, accompanied by an experienced guide who grew up in the village, ensuring an immersive cultural experience. Your itinerary will include visits to local farms, food markets, rice farms, banana beer bars, and various local activities. Following a delightful local lunch, you will drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your safari adventure. Your safari guide will provide transportation directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar International Airport, which serves domestic flights, you will be greeted by our representative who will transfer you to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa

• Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Zanzibar Excursions

This trip from Nungwi to Mnemba offers a shared experience, beginning with a dolphin tour followed by snorkeling at Mnemba Reef. If available, you may also visit the Sandbank, particularly during low tide when it emerges fully. Mnemba Island, rated as the #1 Best Beach Destination in Africa by Trip Savvy, is renowned for the remarkable clarity of its waters (for this region of the Indian Ocean) and the exceptionally abundant and diverse corals and tropical marine life. While snorkeling, you'll have the opportunity to observe numerous colorful fish species. Among the species commonly sighted at Mnemba Reef are angel fish, blue-spotted rays, black snappers, groupers, red tooth triggers, flounder, octopuses, leaf fish, scorpion fish, stone fish, frogfish, as well as various trevallies, and many others.

Main Destination:

Mnemba Island (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa

• Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Zanzibar Excursions

The Prison Island and Nakupenda Beach Tour is a full-day guided excursion that showcases two distinct experiences. The tour begins with a visit to Prison Island, where you'll have the chance to see giant tortoises. Following this, the tour continues to Nakupenda Beach, offering opportunities for sunbathing, snorkeling, and indulging in seafood and fresh fruits. Departing from Forodhani Garden, the heart of Stone Town, in the morning, the tour includes lunch on shoal outings, swimming, and beach relaxation. Additionally, visitors can unwind on the sandbank or learn about marine life in the surrounding area before cruising back to Stone Town or their designated location. Here, you'll have ample time to soak up the Tanzanian sun or take a refreshing dip in the turquoise waters. Delicious meals, including fish and tropical fresh fruits, will be provided. After this memorable experience, we will transport you back to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Changuu (Prison) Island (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa

• Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure

Embark on a half-day walking tour of Stone Town to uncover Zanzibar's rich aromatic history. Setting off on foot allows you to navigate the narrow, car-free streets and atmospheric corners of this enchanting town. Beginning with convenient pickup from Zanzibar hotels, you'll explore some of Stone Town's highlights, including colonial landmarks, the Old Fort, the birthplace of Freddy Mercury, and an Anglican Cathedral situated on the former site of a slave market. This tour provides insight into Zanzibar's spice trade history while helping you navigate the maze-like UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll discover both iconic landmarks and lesser-known areas, with door-to-door transport provided from hotels in Zanzibar. After this unforgettable experience, it will be time to depart back home.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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