Day 1: Zanzibar to Arusha National Park
Your adventure begins early with a transfer from your hotel in Zanzibar to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. You’ll catch a morning flight to Arusha, arriving around 9:20 AM. Upon arrival, a professional guide will welcome and brief you on the safari ahead. You’ll then drive two hours to Arusha National Park, a gem known for its lush forested slopes, sparkling lakes, and Mount Meru. During your visit, expect to see black-and-white colobus monkeys, buffaloes, and flamingos along Momella Lake. You’ll also enjoy a walking safari—a unique opportunity to view wildlife up close in a tranquil setting. After a picnic lunch and more game viewing, you’ll head to Kili Seasons Hotel for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Kili Seasons Hotel
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you’ll embark on a scenic two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its dense elephant population and iconic baobab trees. The park is also home to tree-climbing pythons, lions, leopards, and a variety of birdlife. Your guide will take you across diverse landscapes as you track wildlife and enjoy photography opportunities. A picnic lunch will be served in the park before continuing with an afternoon game drive. As the sun begins to set, you’ll transfer to Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge for a luxurious overnight stay and a delicious dinner.
Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater to Central Serengeti
Following an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll descend 600 meters into the world-famous crater. This natural amphitheater offers one of the best chances in Africa to spot the Big Five in a single day, including the elusive black rhino. The crater also hosts zebras, hippos, and thousands of flamingos. After lunch near a hippo pool, you’ll begin your journey toward the Serengeti National Park, arriving in the central region by late afternoon. Continue with a short game drive as you make your way to Moyo Tented Camp, where you’ll spend the night in luxury surrounded by the wild.
Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the Serengeti, Tanzania’s most iconic park. Begin with a light breakfast and head out on a sunrise game drive to catch the predators in action during the cooler hours. After returning for a hot lunch, you’ll head out again for an afternoon drive across the endless plains. Expect to see lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and over 500 species of birds. From towering ostriches to elegant secretary birds, the Serengeti is as rich in birdlife as it is in large mammals. Return to camp in the evening to relax and enjoy your final night in this wildlife haven.
Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp
Day 5: Morning Safari and Flight Back to Zanzibar
On your final day, enjoy a morning game drive in the Central Serengeti, soaking in the last glimpses of its beauty and wildlife. After four hours of exploring, return to the camp to collect your belongings and enjoy a packed lunch. You’ll then begin the drive to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar. Along the way, you may stop for a few final wildlife sightings. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, a driver will transfer you back to your hotel, concluding this unforgettable safari.
