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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania
Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania
Your Tanzanian adventure begins with your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your professional safari guide will be waiting to greet you with a warm smile and traditional hospitality. After a brief introduction and trip overview, you’ll be transferred to your lodge or hotel in Arusha.
Nestled beneath the majestic Mount Meru, Arusha is a lively city surrounded by coffee plantations and lush green hills. Depending on your arrival time, you might enjoy a relaxing evening at the lodge, a stroll in the garden, or even a short city tour to explore local markets and artisan shops.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
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Gold Crest Hotel Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire – Into the Wild
Arusha to Tarangire – Into the Wild
After breakfast, you will depart for Tarangire National Park, a hidden jewel of Tanzania’s northern circuit. The drive itself is a scenic introduction to the countryside, with rolling hills and glimpses of Maasai villages along the way.
Upon entering the park, you’ll be greeted by wide savannahs, swaying grasslands, and giant baobab trees—some hundreds of years old. Tarangire is most famous for its large elephant populations, which often appear in huge herds. The park also hosts giraffes, wildebeest, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and over 500 bird species, making it a paradise for nature lovers and photographers.
Enjoy a full-day game drive, with a picnic lunch under a shady acacia, and soak in the peaceful yet thrilling atmosphere of the bush. In the late afternoon, drive to your charming lodge nestled in the highlands of Karatu for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Karatu to Lake Natron – A Journey Off the Beaten Path
Karatu to Lake Natron – A Journey Off the Beaten Path
Today, venture into one of Tanzania’s most dramatic and lesser-known landscapes: Lake Natron. Depart early and travel northeast along rugged roads that cut through shifting terrain, from highland farms to arid rift valley escarpments. This is a drive through time—both geologically and culturally.
As you approach Lake Natron, you'll be met by the stark silhouette of Ol Doinyo Lengai, the sacred volcano of the Maasai people and the only active carbonatite volcano in the world. The landscape here is surreal, marked by salt flats, volcanic rock, and red-hued waters.
Upon arrival, enjoy a cultural tour with the local Maasai, gaining insight into their ancient traditions, lifestyle, and community practices. In the afternoon, hike to the Ngare Sero Waterfalls, a lush gorge-fed oasis where you can cool off in clear pools surrounded by towering canyon walls—a remarkable contrast to the surrounding dryness.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Natron to Serengeti – Enter the Realm of Predators and Prey
Lake Natron to Serengeti – Enter the Realm of Predators and Prey
After breakfast, begin your long but exhilarating drive toward Serengeti National Park, entering through the remote Klein’s Gate. The route itself offers sporadic wildlife sightings, Maasai settlements, and sweeping views of the plains stretching endlessly into the horizon.
As you officially enter the Serengeti ecosystem, your game drive begins—this is one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes, known for its open savannahs, golden grasslands, and spectacular density of wildlife. Continue through the Central Serengeti, observing prides of lions basking on kopjes, elephants moving across rivers, and herds of buffalo, wildebeest, and gazelles.
In the late afternoon, proceed north toward the Mara River region, famous for its dramatic river crossings during the Great Migration. Arrive at your intimate tented camp, where a warm meal and starlit sky await.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Northern Serengeti – Great Migration & Mara River Safari
Northern Serengeti – Great Migration & Mara River Safari
Wake up early and head out for a full-day game drive in the Northern Serengeti, where your focus will be on spotting wildebeest and zebra crossing the Mara River, one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth. These crossings are filled with suspense and danger as massive crocodiles lurk beneath the water while lions and hyenas wait on the banks.
Even outside the migration, this region offers excellent predator sightings, dramatic scenery, and thrilling solitude. Enjoy a bush picnic lunch and continue your exploration through riverine forests and open plains.
In the late afternoon, return to Central Serengeti, where your next lodge or camp is located.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Descend Into Eden
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Descend Into Eden
Start the morning with a sunrise game drive, one of the best times to spot predators on the hunt or witness the golden beauty of the savannah as it awakens.
After breakfast at the lodge, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping for wildlife sightings along the way. Upon arrival, you will descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called “Africa’s Garden of Eden.” This massive caldera is home to over 25,000 animals including lions, elephants, hippos, hyenas, buffaloes, flamingos, and the endangered black rhino.
The crater floor is rich in biodiversity, and your game drive here promises some of the best chances for Big Five sightings in a single day. In the late afternoon, ascend and proceed to your lodge perched on the crater rim or nearby highlands.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Heart And Soul Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Manyara Safari – Flight to Zanzibar
Lake Manyara Safari – Flight to Zanzibar
After breakfast, continue to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. This compact park is known for its lush groundwater forest, tree-climbing lions, and the glittering alkaline lake that draws flamingos and hippos. It also offers excellent birdwatching and sightings of elephants and baboons.
Later, transfer to the nearby airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, a driver will meet you and transfer you to your beachfront resort. The air changes instantly: you’ve gone from the bush to the beach.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Casa Beach Hotel
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Zanzibar Beach Escape – Relax & Explore
Zanzibar Beach Escape – Relax & Explore
Enjoy three days at leisure in Zanzibar, the legendary “Spice Island” surrounded by turquoise waters and soft white sands.
You may choose to spend your days relaxing at the resort, swimming in the ocean, or enjoying fresh seafood under palm trees. For those seeking adventure or culture, optional activities include:
Spice farm tours to discover the island’s aromatic heritage
A visit to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with history, winding alleys, and Swahili-Arab architecture
Snorkeling or diving in Mnemba Atoll or Chumbe Island
Sunset dhow cruises with drinks and music on the Indian Ocean.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Casa Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Zanzibar Beach Escape – Relax & Explore
Zanzibar Beach Escape – Relax & Explore
Enjoy three days at leisure in Zanzibar, the legendary “Spice Island” surrounded by turquoise waters and soft white sands.
You may choose to spend your days relaxing at the resort, swimming in the ocean, or enjoying fresh seafood under palm trees. For those seeking adventure or culture, optional activities include:
Spice farm tours to discover the island’s aromatic heritage
A visit to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with history, winding alleys, and Swahili-Arab architecture
Snorkeling or diving in Mnemba Atoll or Chumbe Island
Sunset dhow cruises with drinks and music on the Indian Ocean.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Casa Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Zanzibar Beach Escape – Relax & Explore
Zanzibar Beach Escape – Relax & Explore
Enjoy three days at leisure in Zanzibar, the legendary “Spice Island” surrounded by turquoise waters and soft white sands.
You may choose to spend your days relaxing at the resort, swimming in the ocean, or enjoying fresh seafood under palm trees. For those seeking adventure or culture, optional activities include:
Spice farm tours to discover the island’s aromatic heritage
A visit to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with history, winding alleys, and Swahili-Arab architecture
Snorkeling or diving in Mnemba Atoll or Chumbe Island
Sunset dhow cruises with drinks and music on the Indian Ocean.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Casa Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Departure – Farewell to Paradise
Departure – Farewell to Paradise
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast by the ocean, taking in the last sights and sounds of Zanzibar before your driver transfers you to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your onward or international flight.
Your journey through Tanzania’s wild heart and serene coast ends here—but the memories of elephants on the savannah, Maasai dances, volcanic landscapes, and Zanzibar sunsets will stay with you forever.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
