$3,234 to $3,256 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Orphanage and Village Tour
Orphanage and Village Tour
Start by meeting the heart of Tanzania: its people. In a nearby village, share smiles, greetings, and simple daily rituals—pounding maize, tending small gardens, tasting home-cooked dishes. At the orphanage, play games, read stories, and learn how community projects support education and health. This day of exchange sets a respectful tone for the whole journey, turning travel into a bridge between cultures and leaving you with genuine connections, not just photographs.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- A&L Homestay
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Safari in Tarangire
Safari in Tarangire
Drive to Tarangire, where ancient baobabs rise like cathedrals over tawny grasslands and a broad, sandy river. Elephant families browse quietly; giraffes silhouette against acacia; lilac-breasted rollers flash color. Your guide interprets tracks and bird calls as you picnic beneath shade. Golden afternoon light paints the savannah before you settle at MotoCottage, a rustic, comfortable base. Night sounds—cicadas, distant hyenas—become your lullaby as the first safari memories sink in.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Motto Cottages
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti
Serengeti
Cross the misty highlands of Ngorongoro and enter the Serengeti: an ocean of grass alive with movement. An afternoon game drive reveals zebra lines, wildebeest clusters, jackals on patrol, and perhaps a lion pride lounging on warm rock kopjes. The horizon feels endless; the sky, impossibly wide. Canopy Migration Camp welcomes you with canvas comfort, hot showers, and campfire chatter. Under a spill of stars, you hear hyenas whoop and the wind whisper across the plains.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Canopy Migration Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti
Serengeti
At dawn, the savannah glows pink and gold—prime time for predators. Scan for cheetahs coursing low through grass and elephants ambling past acacia silhouettes. Between drives, sip fresh coffee, journal your sightings, or simply watch clouds drift over the plains. Afternoon light sharpens color and contrast, ideal for photography. After sunset, share dinner beneath constellations while your guide unpacks the day’s behavior: tracks, territories, and the delicate balances that shape this ecosystem.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Canopy Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro
Leave the open plains and climb to the crater rim before descending into a natural amphitheater teeming with wildlife. Buffalo crowd green meadows; hippos bob in lily-dotted pools; flamingos tint shallows rose. If luck smiles, the rare black rhino appears against a backdrop of forested walls. Picnic near the hippo pool as clouds trail the rim above. By late afternoon, ascend and continue to Africa Safari Manyara, where valley views and a warm meal close a dazzling day.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6-9
Transfer and rest in Zanzibar
Transfer and rest in Zanzibar
Early wake up to get back in Arusha and trade four wheels for wings on a short flight to the Spice Islands. Palm fronds sway, the Indian Ocean shifts from jade to cobalt, and a softer rhythm takes hold. At Reef & Beach Resort, check in, kick off your shoes, and exhale. Walk the tideline as dhows slip home at dusk, then dine on the day’s catch with coconut, lime, and cloves. Waves murmur beyond your balcony; island stars glow bright. Safari dust gives way to sea breeze and deep rest.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Reef & Beach Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Departure
Departure
A last breakfast under palm shade, a final swim in warm water, and time to choose a few hand-made souvenirs. Transfer to the airport with unhurried goodbyes. Your camera holds the scenes; your heart holds the texture—kindness offered and received, wind over grass, salt on skin, and the bright, generous light of East Africa. Endings here feel like beginnings; long after wheels lift, the journey lingers in memory.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
