ARRIVAL DAY

As you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport thinking about the wildebeest migration, 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 a 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: GAME DRIVES CENTRAL TO NORTH SERENGETI

Begin your day by awakening in the heart of the world’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuary. Delight in a sumptuous breakfast while surrounded by the awe-inspiring beauty of nature and the company of wild creatures near your lodge or camp. Then, set out on an exciting journey to track the majestic wildebeest migration as it makes its way to the northern reaches of the park. Throughout the day, relish breathtaking vistas of the landscape and encounter a myriad of wild animals and diverse bird species. Enjoy your lunch at a scenic picnic spot, followed by continued game drives as you head to your lodge or camp for overnight stay. Your lodge or camp stay includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

DAY 04: FULL DAY WILDEBEEST GAME DRIVES IN THE NORTHERN SERENGETI

This day is all about thrilling game drives as we witness the epic wildebeest migration, one of nature’s grand spectacles. Thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and various herbivores, along with their predators, move together through the Serengeti and Masai Mara in search of water and lush pastures. Drive amidst massive herds, and if you’re fortunate, witness them braving the Mara River, where formidable crocodiles lurk, ready for a meal. Encounter prides of lions, hyenas, and vultures scavenging near abandoned buffalo kills, and plenty of birdlife species gracefully painting the sky, and the plains. Your lodge or camp will be your base for dinner and overnight stay. Your lodge or camp stay includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

DAY 05: EN ROUTE GAME DRIVES NORTH TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

Begin your day with a hearty full breakfast. Thereafter, set off with your packed lunches for another thrilling wildlife adventure en route to Ngorongoro Conservation area. Pause at a scenic picnic site for lunch. Later, you’ll continue your exploration of the Serengeti ecosystem, offering excellent chances to encounter wildlife species you might have missed during the earlier days of your safari. Reach your lodge or camp in the late afternoon, enjoy the beautiful surrounding, and indulge in a delicious dinner and settle in for a peaceful overnight stay. Your lodge or camp stay includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

DAY 06: GAME DRIVES IN NGORONGORO CRATER TO LAKE EYASI

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 drive to Lake Eyasi for an overnight stay at your camp or lodge. Your lodge or camp stay includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

DAY 07: EXPLORE THE CULTURE OF THE HADZABE IN LAKE EYASI, LATER, DRIVE BACK TO ARUSHA

Following breakfast, you’ll set off for Lake Eyasi, where you’ll engage in an authentic cultural tour with the Hadzabe people, an indigenous group living in the central rift valley. They maintain a primitive lifestyle, reminiscent of the Kalahari Bushmen, relying on traditional hunting and wild fruit gathering for sustenance. The Hadzabe’s unique history and way of life offer a captivating opportunity to explore and experience their culture, traditions, and customs. They are known for their warm hospitality and willingness to share their heritage. Later, you’ll head back to Arusha for an overnight stay at your hotel or lodge.

Your lodge or hotel stay includes bed, and breakfast.

DAY 08: 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 09-10: 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 11: 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.