Day to Day itinerary

Day 1: Arusha

You will be met at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport by your safari specialist and driver who will

brief you on the journey ahead. Equipped with a wealth of knowledge, our experts will be

able to answer any questions you have and provide you with all the information necessary for

an unforgettable safari experience. After checking into your chosen Arusha hotel, relax and

unwind before enjoying dinner at the hotel or in one of our recommended local restaurants in

Arusha town.

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you will start your journey to the unique Tarangire National Park. One of the

last untouched places on earth, the park is famous for its huge herds of elephants against a

stunning backdrop of majestic, ancient Baobab trees. Many of Tarangire’s larger residents

follow the rains to greener pastures between November and June. Wildebeest and zebras

join elephants, buffalo, and giraffes to form a wildlife migration second only to the

Serengeti/Maasai Mara phenomenon

There are large populations of impala, giraffe, eland, and buffalo. Thompson’s gazelle,

hartebeest, boho reedbuck, and both the greater and lesser kudu are also in abundance here.

Lion pride is common throughout Tarangire in terms of predators, as are leopards and spotted

hyenas. Packs of wild dogs sometimes pass through as well.

After a full day spent exploring Tarangire, at 6 pm you will head to your lodge for dinner

and overnight rest.

Day 3: Serengeti

After breakfast, you will depart for the South Serengeti ecosystem belonging jointly to the

Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. One of the most scenic

drives in Tanzania, you can see Maasai warriors grazing cattle and, depending on the time of

year you may witness what makes up the largest mass migration of animals on earth. Huge

herds of wildebeest, gazelle and zebra moving clockwise to find better grazing areas. Before entering the Serengeti National Park, you will visit a traditional Maasai village and

experience how this ancient tribe have lived for hundreds of years, receiving a personal tour

of the manyattas (houses).

After lunch, you will begin your afternoon game drive where you can expect to see large

numbers of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos,

antelopes and many exotic bird species. Your drive will end at your chosen camp or lodge

where you will relax and rest overnight.

Day 4: Serengeti

The endless plains of the Serengeti…

Your drive will begin around 6am in search of nocturnal predators returning from their night’s

hunting and animals waking up in the early dawn. Breakfast boxes will be prepared for you

to enjoy and as soon as the sun rises. After breakfast you will go in search of prides of lions,

cheetahs and leopards, just a handful of the many of animals residing in the park. We will

pass by the Serengeti information centre in the Seronera area for a brief look at the history

of the region.

We will then return to your lodge for a relaxed lunch and cold drinks. Later in the afternoon,

when the sun is less intense, you have the option to go on an early evening game drives or

undertake a nature walk around the camp with resident tribesmen, who will be happy to share

their knowledge of the surrounding plants and animals.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, you will begin your journey to the stunning Ngorongoro

Conservation Area. By lunchtime, you will be descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, a

UNESCO World Heritage Site, formed when a volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself 2-

3 million years ago. You will enjoy your first game drive around the crater floor, stopping for

a picnic lunch at one of the many scenic lunch spots. With its 2,000-foot-high walls, very few

animals migrate in and out of the crater making it an area with its one of the highest

concentrations of wild animals in the world.

You’ll be searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, jackals,

rhinos, antelopes and many rare birds you might even get to see the “Big Five” all in one day!

After the game drive, you will drive to your reserved accommodation. The rest of the evening

can be spent relaxing and enjoying the spectacular views over this prehistoric landscape.

6: Fly to Zanzibar

A 6 am wake-up call is recommended to catch the amazing sunrise over the crater. Enjoy

breakfast with views over the stunning crater before, departing for the Arusha airport, where

you will take a flight to Zanzibar.

Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you are welcomed and transferred to your reserved

accommodation. Once at the hotel, it’s time for “hakuna matata” (no worries): relax, settle in,

and enjoy your beautiful surroundings.

Day 7: Full Day in Zanzibar

Enjoy full day relaxation in Zanzibar.

Day 8: Full Day in Zanzibar

Spend your days relaxing poolside at your hotel or set off to explore the historic quarter of

Stone town – wandering through a maze of narrow streets and losing yourself in centuries of

history. Zanzibar is steeped in rich traditions and is commonly referred to as Spice Island as it

is one of the few places in the world to produce saffron. Be sure to take a tour of one of the

local spice farms here to learn about this highly sought-after spice which is worth more than its

weight in gold and to taste some of the delicious exotic fruit that is grown here.

Day 9: Full Day in Zanzibar

We highly recommend taking a dolphin tour during your time here, setting out at sunset to

watch as pods of dolphin’s leap through the waves and swim. These activities can be arranged

at extra costs

Day 10: Transfer to Zanzibar Airport

After an indulgent breakfast at your hotel, our driver picks you up and transfers you to

Zanzibar Airport where we wave you a fond farewell.