8-Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Tour with Mara River Crossing

• Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your private guide welcomes you with a Travencia Safaris sign.
• Drive through Arusha town towards the scenic highlands of Karatu, covering approximately 140 kilometres in around 2.5 hours.
• Enjoy an optional coffee plantation visit, depending on your arrival time.
• Check in at Acacia Farm Lodge, located in the Ngorongoro farming region with beautiful crater views.
• Attend a safari briefing over dinner and relax in preparation for the next day's early start.

Accommodation: Acacia Farm Lodge, Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Wake up early at 05:00 and descend into Ngorongoro Crater by 06:00 for a priority game drive experience.
• Explore the crater floor for approximately six hours, spotting the Big Five, including black rhino, elephants, lions, hyenas, hippos, and flamingos.
• Enjoy a picnic breakfast at Ngoitokitok hippo pool inside the crater.
• Ascend the crater at midday and enjoy lunch at a scenic viewpoint.
• Continue driving towards Serengeti National Park via Naabi Hill Gate, with en-route game viewing.
• Arrive at Baobab Tented Lodge in Central Serengeti by sunset, located in prime big cat territory.

Accommodation: Baobab Tented Lodge, Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box, Dinner

• Start the morning with a game drive in Seronera Valley, known for leopards resting in sausage trees and cheetahs roaming the open plains.
• Travel north towards Kogatende, entering the Great Migration region during the July to October season.
• Observe large herds of wildebeest gathering near the Mara River.
• Continue with an afternoon game drive along the river to identify possible crossing points.
• Check in at Baobab Migration Camp, located close to the Mara River.
• Attend a briefing on migration movement and river crossing patterns.

Accommodation: Baobab Migration Camp, Kogatende
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Depart at 05:30 with a packed lunch for a full-day game viewing experience.
• Position at key Mara River crossing points and follow migration movements throughout the day.
• Witness the dramatic river crossings, where wildebeest face crocodile-infested waters in search of greener plains.
• Stay in the field all day with continuous updates from your guide tracking the herds.
• Enjoy a sunset sundowner back at camp overlooking the river landscape.

Accommodation: Baobab Migration Camp, Kogatende
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Enjoy a relaxed breakfast or an optional early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park.
• Transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar via Arusha.
• Take in aerial views of the Serengeti plains before arriving on the Indian Ocean coast.
• Meet your driver and transfer to Tembo House Hotel in Stone Town.
• Spend the evening at leisure and visit Forodhani Gardens night market for local food experiences such as Zanzibar pizza and seafood.

Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel, Stone Town
Meals: Breakfast only

• Enjoy breakfast before departing for a guided Spice Tour on a local plantation.
• Explore aromatic spices including cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and turmeric.
• Taste fresh tropical fruits and learn about Zanzibar's spice heritage.
• Continue to the northern beaches of Nungwi or Kendwa and check in at Zanzibar Queen Hotel.
• Spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach or opt for snorkelling or a dhow sunset cruise.

Accommodation: Zanzibar Queen Hotel
Meals: Breakfast only

• After breakfast, take a boat trip to Prison Island.
• Visit the giant Aldabra tortoise sanctuary and learn about the island's history.
• Enjoy snorkelling in clear waters with coral reefs and marine life.
• Return to the hotel in the afternoon for leisure time on the beach or resort relaxation.

Accommodation: Zanzibar Queen Hotel
Meals: Breakfast only

• Enjoy a free morning at leisure until check-out at 11:00.
• Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your international departure.
• Option to extend your stay in Nungwi or Paje if desired.
• Conclude your journey with warm farewells.