Arrival in Tanzania

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be greeted by our representative and safari manager, who will transfer you to Ilboru Safari Lodge in Arusha. After a safari briefing, you can relax and prepare for the adventure that awaits you.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for Tarangire National Park, the third-largest park in Tanzania and a prime wildlife viewing area. Known for its impressive baobab trees and the Tarangire River, which provides vital water during the dry season, the park is home to a variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, oryx, dik-diks, and numerous bird species. In the afternoon, you will check in at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

You have the option for an early morning game drive before breakfast. Following breakfast, you will leave Tarangire and head to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its legendary tree-climbing lions and diverse wildlife. You can enjoy lunch at picnic sites within the park or at your lodge before continuing with afternoon game drives. Later, you will drive to either Marera Valley Lodge or Country Lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight. All meals included.

Day 4: Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Crater Tour

After breakfast, you will depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, driving via Karatu town. Upon registration at the Loduare Gate, you will ascend to the Crater rim, stopping at the viewpoint for stunning views over the Crater floor. Descend the 600-meter walls for an incredible game viewing experience in the world’s largest unbroken caldera, where you might spot the Big Five. The Crater is famous for its high concentration of wildlife, including zebras, topis, elands, warthogs, and hartebeests. In the late afternoon, you will ascend back to the Crater Rim and check in at Ngorongoro Farm House for dinner and overnight. All meals included.

Day 5: Olduvai Gorge – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, check out of Ngorongoro and visit Olduvai Gorge, where Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey made significant fossil discoveries, supporting the theory that Africa is the cradle of mankind. After a brief lecture on the site’s history, you will proceed to Serengeti National Park via the Naabi Hill Gate, where you will stop for registration. Enjoy a picnic lunch while exploring the plains, before checking in at Serengeti Tortilis Camp or a similar camp in central Serengeti for dinner and overnight. All meals included.

Day 6: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

This day offers the opportunity for an early morning game drive to observe nocturnal animals and the awakening of diurnal species. After breakfast at your lodge, depart with a packed lunch for a full day of game drives in the vast Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains. The Serengeti is also home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and an array of bird species. Overnight at Serengeti Tortilis Camp or a similar camp in central Serengeti. All meals included.

Day 7: Serengeti – Flight to Zanzibar Island

Enjoy an early morning game drive, if you wish, before breakfast. Then, you will drive to Seronera Airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar Island. Upon arrival, our driver will transfer you to Ocean Paradise Resort, where you can check in and unwind. Dinner and overnight at the beach resort.

Days 8-12: Beach Resort Zanzibar

Spend these days at the beach resort, where you can indulge in various water sports and activities offered by the on-site diving club, or simply relax by the beach. Diving excursions in Zanzibar can be arranged in advance or on-site.

Day 13: Stonetown and Zanzibar Spice Tour

After breakfast, check out of the beach resort and visit the spice plantations of Zanzibar. Here, you will explore the history of the plantations and learn about the spices and fruits introduced to the island by Arab and European explorers. Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring local Swahili dishes at the plantation. In the afternoon, head to Stonetown for a tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore its narrow alleys and historic sites, including cathedrals, the Old Fort, the House of Wonders, and the People’s Palace. You will also have the chance to purchase spices and souvenirs. Overnight at Tembo House Hotel in Stonetown.

Day 14: Transfer to Zanzibar Airport – Departure

Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your flight back home. If you are flying out of Dar es Salaam or Nairobi, we will arrange a connecting flight for you.