Karis Expeditions

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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

Arrival in Arusha

Arrival in Arusha

On this day of arrival, you will be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport /at your arrival point by our representative and safari Manager who will transfer to the Venus hotel around Arusha for a safari briefing. Then, you'll relax waiting for your safari starting tomorrow.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Venus Premier Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

You'll depart after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park the third largest park in Tanzania and the theater of the wild in Tanzania. Tarangire National Park has a lot to offer you in terms of wildlife and its awe-inspiring sights of the gigantic baobab that dot the park. The Tarangire River is the lifeblood of this wonderful reserve and it ensures an abundance of wildlife along the river when they come to get a fair share of the valuable commodity, especially in dry seasons. Among animals spotted in Tarangire are lions, elephants, leopards, oryx, dik-diks, and a wide range of bird species. Later in the evening, you will check in at Manyara safari Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:
Manyara Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

An early morning game drive is worth taking if you wish. After breakfast, you'll depart From your lodge to Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara is a small beautiful national park famous for the legendary tree-climbing lions and many other large and small mammals. Lunch can be served at the numerous picnic sites in the park or if you wish you may go for hot lunch at the lodge before returning for game drives in the afternoon. You will drive in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay at Octagon lodge at Karatu. All meals included.

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:
Octagon Lodge
  • 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 to Serengeti National Park

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After early breakfast, you will set off on a journey to Serengeti National Park, specifically in the Central Seronera area, for an exhilarating game drive within the park's expansive grounds. As the sun reaches its peak, you'll have a hot lunch at the picnic site. After your meal, you will take a moment to enjoy a glass of wine, tea, or coffee, and then continue your wildlife exploration. As the day transitions into evening, your drive will take you to the lodge where a delectable dinner and a comfortable overnight stay await.

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

Day 5

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

On this day, you will have the chance to go for a morning game drive at dawn (If you wish)to see nocturnal animals retiring and the diurnal species waking up for a new day under the beautiful African rising sun. You will then go back to the lodge/camp for breakfast and then leave with a lunch box for a full day of game drives on the endless plains of Serengeti. Depending on the months that you have traveled you may witness the great migration that involves the movement of over a million and a half wildebeests together with zebras and gazelles in what is the largest mass movement of animals on the planet. Other resident animals include lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, topis, elands, dik-diks, baboons, and many more. Serengeti is also very popular for an amazingly large number of bird species. Your overnight stay will be at Serengeti Mgunga Serengeti camp at central Serengeti. All meals included.

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

Day 6

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro crater

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro crater

Immerse yourself in the wonder of Ngorongoro Crater. Fuel up with breakfast before embarking on a full-day wildlife adventure. Discover a breathtaking volcanic landscape teeming with diverse wildlife, including rare black rhinos, hippos, lions, hyenas, and countless zebras. Return to Arusha in the late afternoon and you will enjoy the dinner in our restaurant (Fifi's restaurant café, filled with unforgettable memories.

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
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Venus Premier Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Flight to Zanzibar island

Flight to Zanzibar island

You will begin your day with transport from your hotel in Arusha to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport. You will catch a flight to Zanzibar. You will be welcomed to your villa, an idyllic retreat just steps from the white sand and turquoise sea. The peaceful sound of waves and the gentle ocean breeze create the perfect setting for relaxation after a day of travel.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
Dhow Palace Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Safari blue - Nungwi

Safari blue - Nungwi

These days are spent at the beach resort in Zanzibar where you can choose from the various water sports /activities on offer at the Diving Club on-site, or just soak it up at the resort. It is a beach vacation after all. Diving in Zanzibar can be arranged in advance or spontaneously at the resort.

Main Destination:
Nungwi (Zanzibar)
Accommodation:
Amaan Beach Bungalows
  • Mid-range hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Transfer to Zanzibar stone town

Transfer to Zanzibar stone town

On this day after breakfast, you will check out of the beach resort. We will drive to the Spice plantations of Zanzibar. At one of these legendary plantations of the spice island of Zanzibar, you'll get to explore the history of the plantations as well as learn more about the spices and fruits that were introduced to the island by explorers from the Arab world and some from Europe.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)
Accommodation:
Dhow Palace Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Departure

Departure

Depending on your flight schedule and departure point you will be transferred to the Zanzibar Airport to take a flight back home. If you are flying out of Dar es Salaam or Nairobi, we will arrange a connecting flight for you to catch your flight back home.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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