ARRIVAL DAY
As you land at Kilimanjaro International airport or Arusha Airport thinking about Zanzibar beaches , you’ll be warmly greeted by your experienced driver-guide, ready with a comfortable safari vehicle to kick off your Tanzanian adventure. We’ll ensure you have bottled mineral water and soft drinks for your comfort during the 45-50 minute road transfer to your chosen lodge or hotel in Arusha for an overnight stay. Your lodge or hotel stay includes bed, and breakfast.
DAY 01: DRIVE ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK FOR GAME DRIVES
At 8:00 am, following breakfast, your guide will pack your luggage and safari lunches for a 2.5-hour drive to Tarangire National Park for an authentic day of game drives, and game viewings. This expansive park boasts diverse landscapes, including woodlands, baobab trees, and flooded grasslands. You’ll enjoy thrilling game drives with chances to see lions, hyenas, zebras, elephants, wildebeests, and various bird species. Lunch at a picnic area, followed by more game drives en route to your lodge or camp for an overnight stay. Your lodge or camp stay includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
DAY 02: TRANSIT TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK VIA NGORONGORO AREA
Tanzania’s vastness offers endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. At 8:30 AM, following breakfast, embark on a captivating safari journey to Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Traverse forest trails, reach the crater viewpoint for stunning views, and marvel at the diverse wildlife and bird species. You can choose to visit a Maasai boma for a brief cultural tour or stop at Olduvai Gorge, renowned for significant archaeological discoveries by Dr. Leakey and Mary Leakey. Lunch on the way followed by a scenic game drive en route to your lodge or camp for an overnight stay.
Your lodge or camp stay includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
DAY 03: FULL DAY GAME DRIVES IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
With its 14,763 km² area, Serengeti National Park stands as Africa’s iconic destination for authentic wildlife safari experiences. It is here where the “HATARI.” Movie by John Wayne’s was filmed in 1962. The park is most celebrated for the annual wildebeest migration and the abundance of big cat species. Explore the breathtaking endless savannah plains, with excellent chances of encountering lion prides, buffaloes, cheetahs, jackals, elephants, crocodiles, ostriches, leopards, zebras, hartebeests, giraffes, and of course, the iconic wildebeests, among other remarkable wildlife. Enjoy lunch at a picnic site, followed by more game drives. Overnight stay at the lodge or camp. Your lodge or camp stay includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
DAY 04: EN ROUTE GAME DRIVES SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO
Commence your day with an early morning breakfast, bidding adieu to the vast Serengeti plains as you embark on thrilling game drives en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Relish a picturesque lunch at a scenic picnic spot. In the late afternoon, reach your lodge or camp, complete the check-in process, and indulge in a refreshing shower, followed by a delicious dinner and an overnight stay. Your lodge or camp stay includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
DAY 05: GAME DRIVES IN NGORONGORO CRATER TO ARUSHA
As the African sun rises, enjoy breakfast and set off for Ngorongoro Crater. This vast volcanic caldera, encircled by towering walls, hosts a rich variety of wildlife and bird species, including the rare black rhinoceros. During game drives, you’ll encounter; hippos, ostriches, buffaloes, wildebeests, ibis stocks, starlings, lions, elephants, Kori bustards, crane birds, hyenas, gazelles, and many more fascinating creatures. After a day of exploration, ascend the crater walls and return to Arusha for an overnight stay at your hotel or lodge. Your lodge or hotel stay includes bed, and breakfast.
DAY 06: FLY TO ZANZIBAR FOR BEACH HOLIDAY
Today, depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, our company representative will warmly greet you. After a brief introduction, you will be provided with bottles of mineral water, followed by a private transfer to your hotel, resort, or villa for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Your hotel or resort stay includes breakfast, and dinner.
DAY 07-08: ENJOY THE ZANZIBAR’S CRYSTAL SAND BEACHES
Relax and fully immerse yourself in the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar at your leisure. You can also request any activities that pique your interest, such as a sunset dhow cruise, a tour of Jozani Forest, snorkeling, and more, to elevate and enhance your Zanzibar holiday, making it even more unforgettable. Please note that for additional activities beyond what is mentioned, you can either contact the hotel directly or reach out to us in advance to arrange them. Overnight stay at the hotel or lodge. Your hotel or resort stay includes breakfast, and dinner.
DAY 09: EXPLORE THE STONE TOWN, AND SPICE FARMS
Explore the enchanting Stone Town, where history and culture come alive through its winding alleyways, historic buildings, and vibrant markets. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Zanzibar’s past as you discover its UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the stories they hold. Then, venture into the lush spice plantations on a captivating spice farm tour. Engage your senses as you witness the cultivation of exotic spices, taste their flavors, and learn about their historical significance, adding a fragrant and flavorful dimension to your Zanzibar adventure. Overnight stay at the hotel or lodge. Your hotel or resort stay includes breakfast, and dinner.
DEPARTURE DAY
Today is a leisure day, tailored to your flight schedule. You will be conveniently picked up from your hotel for transportation to the airport, where you’ll embark on your onward journey.
