Day 1: Arrival in Dar es Salaam
Arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). Meet your local team for a short briefing, then transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Chelsea Hotel
Day 2: Fly to Rwanda – Canoe Ride Near Volcanoes National Park
Early morning pickup and airport transfer (2:00 AM). Catch your flight to Kigali (Departs 04:20 AM). On arrival (05:50 AM), transfer to Musanze near Volcanoes National Park. After lunch, enjoy a scenic canoe ride on the Twin Lakes.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking & Cultural Village Tour
Early breakfast, then head to Volcanoes National Park HQ for a pre-trek briefing. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime Gorilla Trekking experience, spending one hour with a gorilla family in the wild. After lunch, visit a local village for cultural interaction.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Day 4: Fly Back to Tanzania – Transfer to Arusha
Transfer back to Kigali and fly to Dar es Salaam (12:50 PM), then connect to Kilimanjaro Airport. Upon arrival, transfer to your Arusha lodge.
Accommodation: Lake Duluti Serena Lodge
Day 5: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy lunch at your lodge, followed by an evening game drive. The park is known for baobab trees and large herds of elephants.
Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Day 6: Full-Day Game Drive in Tarangire
Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park, with chances to see elephants, zebras, oryx, wildebeest, buffalo, and over 550 bird species.
Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Day 7: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Travel via Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park. Arrive in the Seronera region for lunch, then enjoy a game drive in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Hotel
Day 8: Central to Northern Serengeti (Lobo Area
Drive north toward the Lobo area and Grumeti River. Enjoy game viewing in a less-visited region with abundant resident wildlife. Optional hot air balloon safari available ($550 per person).
Accommodation: Serengeti Bush Safari Tented Camp
Day 9: Full Day in Northern Serengeti
Game drive through the Wagakuria area, known for migration crossings at the Mara River (seasonal). Spot giraffes, elephants, buffalo, and predators in this scenic and wildlife-rich region.
Accommodation: Serengeti Bush Safari Tented Camp
Day 10: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater via Olduvai Gorge
Morning drive through the Serengeti with a stop at Olduvai Gorge. Optional Maasai village visit included. Continue to Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Fly to Zanzibar
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. See rhinos, lions, elephants, and herds of antelope. Later, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your evening flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to your Stone Town hotel.
Accommodation: Tembo House, Stone Town
Day 12: Stone Town and Prison Island Tour
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, then a guided Stone Town walking tour. Visit historical sites and markets. In the afternoon, take a boat trip to Prison Island for swimming, snorkeling, and tortoise viewing.
Accommodation: Tembo House, Stone Town
Day 13: Transfer to North Zanzibar – Paje Beach
After breakfast, transfer to the north-east coast of Zanzibar and check in at your beachside hotel.
Accommodation: Villa Serenity, Paje Beach
Day 14: Full Day Beach Relaxation
Spend the day at leisure enjoying the beach, ocean breeze, and optional water activities.
Accommodation: Villa Serenity, Paje Beach
Day 15: Spice Farm Tour and Departure
Depending on your flight schedule, visit a local spice farm before transferring to the Zanzibar airport. If needed, domestic transfer to Dar es Salaam can be arranged to connect with international flights.
