Sound of Serengeti

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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 Airport – Arusha Town

Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha Town

Our safari guide from our office will pick you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation and overnight. Feel free to explore the city with our complimentary guide.

Arusha is a vibrant city in northern Tanzania, often referred to as the safari capital of the country. Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru and near Mount Kilimanjaro, it serves as the gateway to iconic national parks like Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara. Arusha is home to diverse cultures, bustling markets, and serves as a hub for safari tours, with many tour operators, lodges, and travel services based there.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park

Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you'll depart for Lake Manyara for game drives while carrying lunch boxes. Once we finish the game drive, we will transfer you to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

The park is famous for the arboreal lions, which hide among the branches of the trees, and the numerous colony of baboons that populate the forest, and which will accompany you along the road from the moment you enter the park.

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:
Marera Valley 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 3

Transfer Karatu – Serengeti National Park

Transfer Karatu – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, departure for the Serengeti Park for wildlife sighting. Enjoy lunch in a suitable place inside the park. In the afternoon, you will continue with the game drive activity before reaching the camp. The next day, you will spend a full day inside this park for game drives.

Serengeti is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Be ready to see resident predators, leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

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

Day 4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you'll depart for the Serengeti Park for wildlife sighting. You'll enjoy lunch in a suitable place inside the park. In the afternoon, you will continue with the game drive activity before reaching the camp. The next day, you will spend a full day inside this park for game drives.

Serengeti is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Be ready to see resident predators, leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

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

Day 5

Transfer Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

Transfer Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you'll depart for Ngorongoro for a game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater while carrying lunch boxes.

This park constitutes the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and one of the natural wonders of Africa: with the presence of about 30,000 large mammals resident all year round (such as buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos) and many varieties of birds (such as flamingos, eagles, buzzards. Be ready to see many animals here within few time.

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:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Karatu – Arusha Airport

Karatu – Arusha Airport

After breakfast, you'll relax at the lodge and, if time allows, take a short tour in Karatu town for shopping. Then, you'll transfer to Arusha Airport and fly to Zanzibar. Our driver in Zanzibar will be waiting for you at Zanzibar Airport for the private transfer to your hotel in Stone Town.

Zanzibar is a tropical paradise off the coast of Tanzania, known for its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and rich cultural heritage. The island offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure—explore historic Stone Town (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), spice farms, and vibrant local markets. Water activities like snorkeling, diving, and dhow cruises are popular. Zanzibar is an ideal post-safari retreat, offering peace, beauty, and a touch of Swahili charm.

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

Day 7

Stone Town Tour & Transfer to the Beach Hotel

Stone Town Tour & Transfer to the Beach Hotel

After breakfast, we dedicate this day for Zanzibar Stone tour with our local guide.

Admire the narrow streets lined with many residential houses that preserve their original Swahili-Omani themes with exquisitely carved doorways with metal studs, overhanging balconies, and latticed windows. Side by side, you will see churches that are evidently continental due to the colonial presence and the many mosques commissioned by the olden Sultans of Zanzibar. You will also visit other interesting destinations here. Once you are done, you will be transferred to your beach hotel.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)
Accommodation:
Villa Kiva Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located at Matemwe Beach (Zanzibar)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 8-9

Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Zanzibar Beach Holiday

This day is dedicated to relaxing on the beach.

Zanzibar’s beaches are world-renowned for their powdery white sand, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and palm-lined shores. Popular beaches like Nungwi, Kendwa, Paje, and Jambiani offer a mix of tranquility and water sports, including snorkeling, diving, kite surfing, and sailing. The tides create dramatic views, while sunsets are breathtaking. Whether you seek relaxation or adventure, Zanzibar’s beaches provide the perfect tropical escape.

Main Destination:
Matemwe Beach (Zanzibar)
Accommodation:
Villa Kiva Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located at Matemwe Beach (Zanzibar)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Transfer back to Zanzibar Airport

Transfer back to Zanzibar Airport

You'll be picked up on time from your resort. Then, you will be transferred back to Zanzibar Airport, where our service ends.

Zanzibar’s main airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), located about 5 km from Stone Town. It serves both domestic and international flights, connecting Zanzibar with major cities like Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Nairobi, Doha, and Istanbul. The airport has modern facilities, including two main terminals (Terminal 2 for domestic/regional flights, Terminal 3 for international). It’s the primary entry point for travelers heading to the island’s resorts and beaches.

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