$5,940 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at the Airport
Arrival at the Airport
After arrival at the airport (Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport), your private driver-guide will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation. You'll have dinner and your overnight stay, awaiting your safari departure the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Gran Meliá Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your Rafiki Tembo safari guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive you to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Often described as Tanzania’s hidden gem, Tarangire is a paradise for those who love wilderness and solitude. The park is named after the Tarangire River, a vital lifeline that draws incredible concentrations of wildlife, especially during the dry season. Its landscapes are uniquely diverse dotted with majestic baobab trees, giant termite mounds, and sweeping savannahs. In the dry season, the earth bakes to a deep red, while the wet season transforms the park into a lush, green sanctuary. By evening, we head to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Manyara's Secret
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Drive to Serengeti National Park
Drive to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, your Rafiki Tembo driver-guide will pick you up and drive you to Serengeti National Park. Covering nearly 15,000 sq km, Serengeti is vast, wild, and truly unforgettable. Known to the Maasai as “the endless plains,” it offers one of the richest wildlife spectacles on earth. The park is home to the legendary Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino as well as the world-famous Great Migration. Its sweeping landscapes and incredible wildlife will leave you in awe. After game viewing, we proceed to your lodge inside the park, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and spend the night surrounded by the magic of Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4-5
Central Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, we will depart for Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands, which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife. The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest national park and is also one of the oldest ecosystems on earth. Its climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. Whilst the Serengeti boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual great migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest, accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope, move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The precise timing of the migration is entirely dependent on the rainfall patterns each year.
After lunch and an extensive game drive, we'll head for our tented partner lodges for dinner and your overnight stay. You will spend 2 nights in this incredible place.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro crater
After breakfast, we depart from Serengeti National Park and enjoy a game drive en route as we make our way to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This journey takes you across the endless plains of the Serengeti, offering final glimpses of its abundant wildlife before the scenery gradually transforms into the highlands of Ngorongoro. Arriving at the crater’s edge, you are greeted by breathtaking views of this natural wonder, often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact caldera and home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffalo, and the rare black rhino. With its mix of grasslands, swamps, and forests, the crater floor offers one of the best game viewing experiences in Africa. By evening, we head to your lodge or campsite on the crater rim, perfectly positioned for an early morning descent.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Manyara's Secret
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake manyara national park
Lake manyara national park
After breakfast, we drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a small yet incredibly diverse park along the Great Rift Valley. Its centerpiece is the alkaline Lake Manyara, often glowing pink with thousands of flamingos. The park is a haven for wildlife, home to elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, and large troops of baboons. With luck, you may also spot the famous tree-climbing lions resting in the acacia branches. Lake Manyara is a bird lover’s paradise, boasting over 400 recorded species, from pelicans and storks to colorful kingfishers. The scenery here is equally impressive, with lush groundwater forests, open plains, hot springs, and the dramatic escarpment as a backdrop. A game drive in Manyara offers the perfect blend of landscapes, wildlife, and birdlife, making it an ideal stop on the northern circuit. After the game drive, you will take a flight to Zanzibar.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Riu Jambo
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Zanzibar Island
Zanzibar Island
After breakfast Riu Jambo Hotel, we head to Nungwi, one of Zanzibar’s most beautiful and lively beach destinations, located on the island’s northern tip. Nungwi is famous for its powdery white sands, turquoise waters, and traditional dhow boats that line the shore. The area offers a range of activities, from swimming and snorkeling in the crystal-clear Indian Ocean to exploring the local fishing village and turtle conservation center. For those who enjoy adventure, you can take a boat trip or try water sports such as diving or kayaking. Nungwi is also the perfect spot to simply relax under the sun and enjoy the vibrant beach atmosphere. After the activities, we return to your hotel, Riu Jambo, for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay by the ocean.
- Main Destination:
- Nungwi (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Riu Jambo
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Nugwi to Stone town
Nugwi to Stone town
After breakfast at Riu Jambo Hotel, we head to Nungwi, one of Zanzibar’s most stunning and lively beach destinations on the island’s northern tip. Nungwi is renowned for its powdery white sand, turquoise waters, and traditional dhow boats scattered along the shore. Here, you can enjoy a variety of activities such as swimming, snorkeling, visiting the turtle conservation center, or exploring the fishing village. For adventure seekers, options include diving, kayaking, or a dhow cruise, while those who prefer relaxation can simply soak up the sun and vibrant beach atmosphere. In the late afternoon, we leave Nungwi and drive to Stone Town, where you will enjoy dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay at Tembo House Hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- Tembo House Hotel & Apartments
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Zanzibar airport
Zanzibar airport
After breakfast at Tembo House Hotel, we take time to enjoy the charm of Stone Town, Zanzibar’s historic heart and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its narrow winding alleys, bustling bazaars, and intricately carved doors, Stone Town is a vibrant blend of African, Arab, Indian, and European influences. Depending on your flight schedule, you may stroll through the spice markets, visit the Old Fort, or simply enjoy the waterfront views along Forodhani Gardens. The town’s unique culture and architecture provide a memorable conclusion to your Zanzibar journey. Later, we transfer you to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your safari and beach holiday with Rafiki Tembo Tours.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
