Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Youโll be welcomed at Kilimanjaro International Airport by a representative and transferred to your luxurious hotel in Arusha. Spend the day relaxing and preparing for your safari in serene surroundings.
Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your personal safari guide will pick you up for the drive to Tarangire National Park. En route, youโll pass Maasai villages and open savannah. Once inside the park, enjoy your first game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, and possibly big cats like lions or leopards.
Accommodation: Maramboi Tented Lodge
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park
Today, youโll explore Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet wildlife-rich reserve famous for flamingos, tree-climbing lions, and over 500 bird species. You’ll also encounter monkeys, elephants, buffalo, and more while taking in the diverse landscapes of forest, savannah, and soda lake.
Accommodation: Kitela Lodge
Day 4: Journey to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel through the fertile highlands and lush rainforests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You might catch a glimpse of baboons or elephants along the way. By midday, you’ll arrive in Serengeti National Park for your first thrilling game drive across its vast plains.
Accommodation: Nyota Luxury Camp
Day 5: Full Day in the Serengeti
Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti, renowned for its Great Migration and thriving populations of lions, cheetahs, leopards, and more. Your guide will help you track wildlife and enjoy spectacular sightings against the stunning backdrop of the open plains.
Accommodation: Nyota Luxury Camp
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive as you head toward Ngorongoro. Arriving at the crater rim, you’ll descend into this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to about 25,000 animals including elephants, wildebeest, zebras, and possibly black rhinos.
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Day 7: Fly to Zanzibar โ Stone Town Stay
In the morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Once on the island, check into your hotel in historic Stone Town. The rest of the day is yours to relax or enjoy optional excursions such as the Spice Tour, Prison Island, or a walk through the old city.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Day 8โ11: Zanzibar North Coast โ Nungwi Beach
Transfer to Nungwi, a lively beach destination on the northern tip of Zanzibar. Relax on powdery white sand beaches, swim in the crystal-clear ocean, and enjoy resort amenities. Nungwi is ideal for water activities, spa treatments, or simply soaking up the sun.
Accommodation: Melia Zanzibar
Day 12: Departure
Spend your final morning at leisure before your transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your departure flight. This marks the end of your unforgettable safari and beach holiday.