DAY 1: ARRIVE AT ARUSHA

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, our knowledgeable Tanzania Specialist driver guide will be there to greet you and personally escort you to your accommodations in Arusha, where you’ll be staying at the Grand Melia Arusha.

DAY 2: ARUSHA TOWN TOUR

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then embark on a guided tour of Arusha city with opportunities for shopping. After lunch, you will have some free time before being driven to the luxurious Grand Melia Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay.

DAY 03: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Following breakfast, you will embark on a scenic 118km drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, where you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the park’s iconic baobab trees. Known for its massive elephant herds, the park is also home to a diverse array of bird species, with an estimated 550 calling it home. The Tarangire River, the park’s only source of water year-round, attracts a variety of wildlife, including lions, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeest, providing breathtaking views of Tanzania’s natural beauty. Your professional guide will ensure that lunch is served at a designated picnic site before a late afternoon drive to Escarpment Lodge.

DAY 04: KARATU –SERENGETI

Following breakfast, you will embark on another exciting game drive in Serengeti National Park, with the possibility of spotting animals that you may not have seen on previous drives. The Serengeti is renowned for being home to the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards, and you may have the opportunity to see all of them today. After a thrilling day on safari, you’ll return to Melia Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay.

DAY 05: FULL GAME DRIVE SERENGETI

After a leisurely breakfast, you will depart for the Central Serengeti National Park, specifically the Seronera area, which is renowned for being one of the most wildlife-rich habitats in the park. The Seronera River is a valuable water source in this region, attracting a diverse array of wildlife species found throughout the Serengeti. Today, you’ll enjoy a full-day game drive in the area before returning to the lodge in the late evening. All meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, are included during your stay at Melia Serengeti.

DAY 06: SERENGETI –NGORONGORO

Following breakfast, you’ll embark on another morning game drive within the park, before stopping for a picnic lunch at Naabi Gate. From there, you’ll continue your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll spend the night at Lion’s Paw. All meals are included during your stay at the lodge.

DAY 07:  NGORONGORO CRATER –KARATU

After breakfast, you will descend into the crater floor for a tour with a picnic lunch. You can expect to encounter a diverse range of animals, including wildebeests, zebras, elephants, ostriches, lions, hippos, and with a bit of luck, the elusive black rhino. Later in the day, you’ll head to Acacia Lodge Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

DAY 08: LAKE  MANYARA-ARUSHA-ZANZIBAR

After breakfast the tour departs. Afterwards we head to Lake Manyara. Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats. Acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps and the lake itself. And thanks to this the small Park is able to support a large number of animal species and incredible bird life. Manyara has the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world and the lions here are also renowned for their tree climbing. Afternoon heading back to Arusha airport fly out to Zanzibar arrival Zanzibar and check into Neptune Hotel based on all inclusive.

DAY 09: FULL RELAXATION

Enjoy a day of complete relaxation at Neptune Hotel, where you can spend the day lounging on the beach and swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Take advantage of the hotel’s all-inclusive amenities to ensure a stress-free day.

DAY 11:  SPICE TOUR, PRISON ISLAND-DEPARTURE

After breakfast, embark on a Spice Tour to discover the unique flavors and aromas of Zanzibar’s spices and fruits. Next, visit the historic Prison Island and its famous giant tortoises. Enjoy lunch before returning to the hotel for some relaxation time. In the late evening, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your outbound flight.