10-Day Bush to Beach Experience
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your Experience Driver Guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha, where you can relax after your journey and enjoy the cool climate of this safari gateway town. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the area or simply unwind as your guide provides a briefing about the upcoming safari adventure.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its iconic baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive across diverse landscapes filled with wildlife such as lions, giraffes, zebras, and various bird species before heading to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Following breakfast, journey towards Serengeti National Park through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying wildlife sightings and stunning views along the way. Arrive in the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive across its endless plains, where you may encounter large herds and predators as the sun sets.
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti
After breakfast, spend a full day exploring the vast Serengeti ecosystem with morning and afternoon game drives, offering excellent opportunities to witness predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as massive herds of wildebeest and zebras, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the African savannah.
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti to catch predators in action, then proceed to the Ngorongoro area where you will descend into the crater for a unique safari experience. Explore one of the world's most wildlife-dense areas with chances to spot rhinos, lions, buffalo, and flamingos before heading to your lodge.
Day 6: Mto wa Mbu Activities to Zanzibar Island
After breakfast, enjoy a little morning cycling to a local village in Mto wa Mbu and tour a banana farm. Enjoy visiting this beautiful oasis between Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater, an ideal place to experience an authentic taste of African life, with a hot meal at a nearby lodge. Then transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar, where you will be welcomed by warm ocean breezes and transferred to your beach resort, giving you the rest of the day to relax by the sea and enjoy the tranquil coastal atmosphere.
Day 7: Zanzibar to Stone Town Tour
After breakfast, enjoy one of East Africa's most famous island destinations with a Stone Town tour. Begin your exploration with a guided tour of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and wander through narrow streets filled with history and culture, including the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, and the Slave Market. Continue with a spice tour and visit a local spice farm, where you will see, smell, and taste a variety of spices, including cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon, while learning how these spices are grown and harvested. Later, proceed to your Romantic Resort.
Day 8: Zanzibar to Jozani Forest Chwaka Bay
After breakfast, begin your day with a trip to Jozani Chwaka Bay, located in the centre of the island and home to the rare and endemic Zanzibar red colobus monkey. A guided nature walk will take you through mangrove swamps and forested areas, where you may spot other wildlife such as bush babies, duikers, and various bird species. Also drive to the southeast coast of Zanzibar to Michamvi Peninsula. Along the way, stop for lunch at The Rock Restaurant, one of Zanzibar's most iconic spots. The restaurant is accessible by foot during low tide or by boat during high tide. Then continue to Paje Beach for relaxation before returning to your Romantic Resort.
Day 9: Zanzibar Leisure Day to Optional Activities
Spend another relaxing day enjoying the beach, indulging in spa treatments, or taking a sunset dhow cruise along the Indian Ocean, making the most of your final full day in paradise.
Optional activities:
- Snorkelling
- Cruise to Nakupenda Sand Bank
- Cruise to Mnemba Island
- Kizimkazi (Dolphin Tour) and cultural experience
- Sunset cruise and fishing
- Swimming with tortoise
Day 10: Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight, bringing your unforgettable bush-to-beach journey through Tanzania to a memorable end.
