Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania

   • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your representative.

   • Receive a short briefing about the safari.

   • Transfer to your lodge in Arusha, nestled at the base of Mount Meru.

   • Explore local attractions like Arusha Central Market or the Cultural Heritage Centre, depending on your arrival time.

   Enjoy dinner and overnight at Planet Lodge Arusha or similar.

2. Day 2: Journey to Tarangire National Park

   • Depart after breakfast for Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds and baobab trees.

   • Embark on morning and afternoon game drives around the Tarangire River.

   • Spot giraffes, lions, leopards, zebras, and birds along the way.

   • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.

   • Transfer to the lush highlands of Karatu for dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge or similar.

3. Day 3: Lake Manyara & Scenic Drive to Serengeti

   • Set off early for Lake Manyara National Park.

   • Look for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and monkeys in the park.

   • Opt to visit Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most significant paleoanthropological sites.

   • Continue the drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti National Park.

   • Embark on a brief evening game drive.

   • Check-in at Serengeti Heritage Camp or similar, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight.

4. Day 4: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park

   • Begin the day with an early breakfast.

   • Embark on a full-day safari across the Serengeti plains.

   • Visit areas with high wildlife concentrations like Seronera, Central, or Western Serengeti.

   • Encounter wildebeests, elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

   • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild.

   • Optionally, book a hot air balloon safari with a champagne breakfast at an additional cost.

   • Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

5. Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

   • Start the day with a sunrise game drive in Serengeti.

   • Drive out of Serengeti toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area after breakfast.

   • Opt for a cultural visit to a Maasai Boma.

   • Arrive at your lodge at the Ngorongoro Crater’s edge.

   • Relax and enjoy dinner with stunning views of the crater.

   Overnight at Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge or Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge.

6. Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Fly to Zanzibar

   • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning.

   • Enjoy a game drive within the crater, spotting rhinos, lions, hippos, and flamingos.

   • Relish a picnic lunch by the hippo pool.

   • Fly to Zanzibar via Arusha Airport in the afternoon.

   • Transfer to your Stone Town hotel for check-in.

   Enjoy dinner and overnight at Tembo House Hotel or Maru Maru Hotel.

7. Day 7: Discover Stone Town & Transfer to the Beach

   • Take a guided walking tour through Stone Town after breakfast.

   • Visit landmarks like the House of Wonders, Sultan’s Palace, spice market, and Freddie Mercury’s childhood home.

   • Optionally, visit Prison Island to see giant tortoises.

   • Transfer to Zanzibar’s north coast for your beach stay in Nungwi or Kendwa.

   Enjoy dinner and overnight at Amaan Beach Bungalows or Nungwi Dreams Hotel.

8. Day 8: Leisure by the Beach & Optional Adventures

   • Spend the day lounging on the beach or swimming in the turquoise waters.

   • Choose from optional activities such as snorkeling or diving at Mnemba Atoll, a sunset dhow cruise, or visiting Jozani Forest to see red colobus monkeys.

   Enjoy meals and overnight at your beach resort.

9. Day 9: Rest, Rejuvenate & Cultural Options

   • Relax at the resort with spa treatments, poolside cocktails, or exploring the resort’s amenities.

   • Optionally, take a Swahili cooking class or visit a local village for a cultural immersion.

   Overnight stay at the beach resort with breakfast and dinner included.

10. Day 10: Farewell Tanzania – Departure from Zanzibar

    • Check out after breakfast and transfer to Zanzibar International Airport.

    • Depart for your onward flight or travel destination.