9-Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday with Big Five

• Your journey begins the moment you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where a friendly Travencia Safaris guide will be waiting to greet you.
• Enjoy a private transfer to Planet Lodge, nestled at the foot of Mount Meru in Arusha.
• Stay at a peaceful, garden-style lodge offering a calm and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after your flight.

Accommodation: Planet Lodge
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

• After an early breakfast, drive from your hotel to Tarangire National Park.
• Discover Tarangire, famous for its large elephant herds of up to 300, along with migratory wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes, impalas, gazelles, hartebeests, and elands grazing across the dry riverbed.
• Explore the Silale Swamp, which attracts over 550 bird species, making it one of the richest birding habitats in the region.
• Spot unique wildlife, including tree-climbing pythons, as well as lions and leopards.
• After a full day of adventure, proceed to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Farm of Dreams
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• Begin the day with an early breakfast at your hotel.
• Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to Serengeti National Park, enjoying breathtaking scenery stretching to the horizon.
• Arrive in the central Serengeti, known as the Seronera Circuit, a region rich in wildlife and centred around the Seronera River, which provides a vital water source for animals.
• Witness vast herds of wildlife, including wildebeest and zebras migrating together, along with giraffes, antelopes, gazelles, and elephants.
• Spot predators such as cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and lions in their natural habitat.
• Proceed to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay after an exciting day of exploration.

Accommodation: Embalakai Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• Begin the day with an early morning game drive across the Serengeti plains, covering wildlife sightings that may have been missed earlier.
• Experience a spectacular sunrise over the savannah, where predators such as lions and leopards may be seen hunting in the early hours.
• Optionally, take a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti for a unique aerial view of the untouched wilderness (available at an additional cost, to be confirmed with your safari expert).
• Return to camp for breakfast before continuing a full-day game drive across the vast Serengeti in a 4x4 open-roof vehicle with a packed lunch.
• Enjoy uninterrupted wildlife viewing while exploring the endless savannah landscapes.

Accommodation: Embalakai Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• Take picnic lunches and depart for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a full-day wildlife exploration with your guide.
• Explore the world's largest intact caldera, approximately 610 metres deep and 260 km² wide.
• Spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffaloes.
• Encounter a rich variety of wildlife such as hippos, cheetahs, antelopes, spotted hyenas, and diverse bird species.
• Observe other animals, including velvet monkeys, jackals, foxes, rock and tree hyraxes, warthogs, wildebeests, zebras, and hares.

Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• After breakfast, depart with a packed lunch for Lake Manyara National Park and enjoy a game drive.
• Discover the park's dramatic setting along the Great Rift Valley Escarpment, home to elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, baboons, lions, and other wildlife.
• Experience one of the best birdwatching destinations in Africa, with over 400 bird species, including large flocks of flamingos.
• Enjoy lunch at a designated picnic site before continuing your safari for a few more hours.
• Later, transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
• On arrival in Zanzibar, you will be transferred to Fun Beach Hotel, set along pristine beaches with swaying palms and views of the turquoise Indian Ocean.

Accommodation: Fun Beach Hotel - Zanzibar
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner

• Spend the day at leisure, relaxing on soft white sandy beaches and enjoying the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
• Unwind under swaying palm trees with a book or simply soak in the peaceful island atmosphere.
• Optional activities include exploring the historic streets of Stone Town, sailing on a traditional dhow boat at sunset, or snorkelling among vibrant coral reefs.
• Enjoy complete freedom to design your day exactly as you wish.

Accommodation: Fun Beach Hotel - Zanzibar
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner

• Wake up to a relaxed morning with no fixed schedule, allowing you to enjoy the day at your own pace.
• Choose to indulge in a rejuvenating spa massage for complete relaxation.
• Visit a local spice farm and experience the rich aromas of Zanzibar's famous spices.
• Alternatively, spend your day soaking up the sun by the beach and enjoying the laid-back island atmosphere.

Accommodation: Fun Beach Hotel - Zanzibar
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner

• After a final breakfast by the ocean, it is time to say goodbye, carrying unforgettable memories and wonderful photographs.
• You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight home or to your next destination.