Day to Day itinerary

Day 1: Arusha

You will be met at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport by your personal 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: Horse riding

After breakfast, you will start your fifteen minutes walk or five minutes drive from the

residence, on the same estate. Experience all the Giraffe Residence & Dolly Estate from a

different perspective. Get up close & personal with the wildebeest & antelope. If you lucky

you may spot one of the most elegant mammals found in Tanzania, the Gerenuk.

The wildlife day ride is suitable for all horse riding levels. If you have little riding experience,

we can take a gentle hack along dusty tracks spotting a rich array of wildlife along your way.

All horse rides are led by experienced guides with unique knowledge of the estate &

landscape. The horses provided are well groomed horses that have been carefully selected

for their temperament.

After your 2-hour hack, you will head 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. Between November and June, many of

Tarangire’s larger residents follow the rains to greener pastures. 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, bohor reedbuck and both the greater and lesser kudu are also in abundance here.

In terms of predators, lion prides are common throughout Tarangire, as are leopards and

spotted hyena. Packs of wild dogs sometimes pass through as well.After an afternoon day spent exploring Tarangire, at 6pm you will head to your lodge for

dinner and overnight rest.

Day 3: Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park

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.

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 National Park

The endless plains of the Serengeti…

Today’s tour departs around 6 am in search of nocturnal predators returning from their night’s

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

will take a brief stop for a bush breakfast to enjoy the sunrise. Next, your drive will continue

to look for the pride of lions, cheetahs and leopards, all in abundance in the Serengeti. You

will learn the history of the park as we pass by the Information Centre in the Seronera area,

before returning 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 drive or a nature walk around the camp with the resident tribesmen, who will

be happy to share their knowledge of the regions’ plants and animals with you.

If you wish to maximize your time in the park, lunch can also be taken as a picnic – a long day

but an experience you won’t forget.

Day 5: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater

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

Conservation Area. By lunchtime, you will descend 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!

At around 6 pm you will depart for your lodge perched on the edge of the crater rim. The

rest of the evening can be spent relaxing and enjoying the spectacular views over this

prehistoric landscape.

Day 6: Karatu Area

Another day on the saddle exploring the charming region of Karatu, the outer slopes of

Ngorongoro crater, the cultural village of Tloma and the expanse of coffee plantations and

farming communities by horseback. The morning ride departs at 0800AM and the afternoon

ride departs at 1630PM. The times are flexible however these are the best hours of the day

to be out exploring on horseback.

Those with little riding experience can enjoy a gentle hack along the iron rich soils, following

historical trails, enjoy the genuine farming culture and relish in the beauty of it surroundings.

Led by experienced guides and professionally trained horses, one can explore the

meandering paths and enjoy a thrilling gallop up the slopes of the Ngorongoro highlands. An

activity the whole family can enjoy, suitable for complete beginners as well as advanced

riders.

We offer morning and afternoon rides, 1.5-hour ride (depending on pace).

Day 7: Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Arusha

Enjoy breakfast before, departing for Arusha town/Kilimanjaro Int. Airport, where you will

take a flight to Zanzibar.

Zanzibar

Our driver will meet you at the airport and drive you to your chosen hotel. After checking into

your hotel, relax and unwind before enjoying dinner at the hotel.

Day 8: A Day at your hotel

Enjoy a full day of relaxation in Zanzibar.

Overnight at your chosen lodge in Zanzibar Day 9: Ride to the Sandbanks

After breakfast, you will make your way to the Zanzibar Horse Club stables. Here the horses

will be waiting, ready to be mounted and shortly after we will ride through the Nungwi

village to the Sandbanks. These amazing sandbanks only appear at a super low tide and are

only accessible for approx. 10 days per month and have the best and most isolated beaches

in Zanzibar. You will never likely see such white sand and clear water. This ride is for

experienced riders only as it involves lots of cantering and walking along a rocky coast. Once

we reach the sandbanks there is endless opportunities for galloping and getting some

amazing photos.

Day 10: Great Northern beach and jungle ride

From our stables we head south onto the main beaches of Nungwi and Kendwa, we will walk,

trot and canter at intervals along this amazing beach. We will head to Kilindi bay which is a

great place for photographs then head inland to the Kilindi farmlands & the remote

villages of Kidoti. En-route we will pass through isolated communities and jungle forests that

are rarely seen by tourists. Once we arrive at Kidoti Villas & ranch, you will have the

opportunity to visit our paddocks and other horses and enjoy some refreshments. After a 30-

minute break we will re-mount the horses and head back to the northern beaches finishing the

ride with a 7 km canter along the white beaches of Kendwa and Nungwi.

Enjoy the rest of your day before departing for Zanzibar airport, where you will take a flight

to your next destination, or transfer to a different part of the Island if required.

Stay longer: for a more relaxed pace to your stay and in order to maximize the opportunity

of seeing more different regions, there is the option to extend your stay by one day.