Itineraries

**Day 1: Arrival in Kilimanjaro and Transfer to Arusha**

Upon arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will receive a warm welcome from our friendly and professional driver guide. After a brief introduction to your upcoming safari, you'll be transferred to Arusha for your overnight stay at the Gold Crest Hotel. Take this time to relax and prepare for the exciting adventures awaiting you on the following day.

**Day 2: Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire National Park**

After an early breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up from Gold Crest Hotel and embark on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, with lunch boxes in tow.

Named after the Tarangire River, which meanders through the park and serves as a crucial water source for wildlife during the dry season, the park is renowned for its large elephant herds and diverse landscapes. You'll traverse through seasonal swamps and savanna, where you might witness lions stalking their prey or leopards lounging in the trees. The park is also home to elusive tree-climbing pythons. Following an exhilarating game drive, you'll head to your lodge for a relaxing evening, complete with dinner and an overnight stay.

**Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park**

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, where you’ll embark on a day of exciting wildlife game drives with picnic lunch boxes provided. Following your exploration of the park, you'll be driven to Marera Valley Lodge for a relaxing evening, dinner, and overnight stay.

Lake Manyara National Park spans approximately 330 sq. km (127 sq. miles), with the lake covering up to 200 sq. km (77 sq. miles) when water levels are high. The park is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, which are often hidden among the branches, and its large populations of baboons that you'll encounter as you enter the park. Lake Manyara is also a bird-watcher’s paradise and offers excellent opportunities to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, baboons, warthogs, and buffaloes. During your game drive, make sure to visit the hippo pool, where you can stretch your legs and observe these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.

**Day 4-5: Transfer to Serengeti National Park**

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, carrying picnic lunch boxes for your convenience. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a designated spot within the park, then continue with an afternoon game drive. Spend the night at your camp and prepare for a full day of exploration in the park the following day.

Serengeti National Park, one of Tanzania’s largest and most iconic parks, boasts a diverse range of landscapes, including vast grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannahs, and mountains. The park is renowned for its remarkable Great Migration, where massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes move in search of fresh grazing grounds and water. Depending on the timing of your visit, you may have the chance to witness this awe-inspiring migration, as well as the rich variety of wildlife that calls the Serengeti home.

**Day 6: Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater for Game Drive**

After a hearty breakfast, you'll head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a full-day game drive within the Ngorongoro Crater, carrying picnic lunch boxes. Upon completing the game drive, you will be transferred to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the world's largest unbroken caldera and a remarkable natural wonder of Africa. This unique landscape is home to approximately 30,000 large mammals, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, as well as a variety of bird species such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. The crater's rich biodiversity allows for exceptional wildlife viewing in a relatively short period. You'll also have the opportunity to observe the harmonious coexistence of the local Maasai people with the wildlife in this extraordinary environment.

**Day 7: Transfer to Lake Eyasi for Cultural Tourism and Experience**

After a hearty breakfast, your safari guide will drive you to Lake Eyasi for an immersive cultural experience. You will meet the Hadzabe community, renowned for their traditional hunting skills. Join them on a hunting expedition and witness their techniques up close.

Following your time with the Hadzabe, you'll visit the Datoga community, noted for their blacksmithing expertise. Experience their craftsmanship and gain insight into their unique way of life.

Enjoy a leisurely walk around Lake Eyasi, exploring the local village and experiencing the authentic rhythm of African life. After these enriching encounters, you'll return to your lodge for a relaxing evening, complete with dinner and an overnight stay.

**Day 8: Transfer from Arusha to Zanzibar Island**

After a leisurely breakfast and some time to unwind at the lodge, you may have the opportunity for a brief shopping excursion in Karatu town if time permits. Following this, you'll be transferred to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.

Upon arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (formerly Zanzibar International Airport), you'll be greeted by our local driver. You will then be privately transferred to your hotel in Zanzibar, where you can begin to relax and immerse yourself in the island's unique charm.

**Day 9: Explore Stone Town and Transfer to Beach Hotel**

After breakfast, embark on a guided tour of Zanzibar's historic Stone Town. Discover the labyrinthine streets, where Swahili-Omani architecture prevails with intricately carved doorways, metal studs, and overhanging balconies.

During your exploration, you’ll visit key historical sites, including buildings from the colonial era and mosques commissioned by past Sultans of Zanzibar. You'll also see a mix of architectural styles, including continental churches, reflecting Zanzibar's rich cultural and historical tapestry.

In the afternoon, you'll be transferred to your beach hotel, where you can unwind and enjoy the island's stunning coastal scenery.

**Days 10-12: Relaxation at Zanzibar Island Beach**

Spend these days unwinding on the pristine shores of Zanzibar. Enjoy the tranquil beauty of Smiles Beach Hotel, where you can soak up the sun on palm-fringed beaches, swim in the turquoise waters, and stroll along stretches of white sand.

Take time to appreciate the island’s vibrant sunsets and explore its colorful coral reefs. Whether lounging by the pool, indulging in a spa treatment, or simply savoring the serene coastal ambiance, these days are yours to fully relax and immerse yourself in Zanzibar’s natural beauty.

**Day 13: Transfer from Beach Hotel to Zanzibar Airport**

After a leisurely breakfast and some final relaxation at your resort, we will pick you up and transfer you to Zanzibar Airport for your departure. En route, you have the opportunity to stop in Stone Town for last-minute souvenir shopping.

Enjoy your final moments in Zanzibar, soaking in the island's charm before heading to the airport. This marks the end of your memorable safari and beach holiday experience.**Important to Know**

- **Tour Availability**: This tour is not available for solo travelers or groups larger than 2 people.

- **Rates**: Rates are per person and do not include international flights to and from your home country.

- **Child Policy**: Children aged 5 years and older are welcome. Children under 12 receive a discount.

- **Flight Costs**: Rates include a fixed budget for flights within the tour. Additional costs may apply depending on travel dates, which will be reflected in your final quote.

**Rates Per Person**

- **Start Dates**

- **Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024**

- **Solo Traveler**: Not Available

- **2 People**: $3,405 per person

- **3 People**: Rate available upon request

*Note: Solo travel and groups larger than 2 are not accommodated.*

**Included**

- **Park Fees**: All park fees for non-residents.

- **Activities**: All scheduled activities, unless specified as optional.

- **Accommodation**: All lodgings as listed, unless noted as an upgrade.

- **Driver/Guide**: Services of a professional driver/guide throughout the tour.

- **Transportation**: All transportation within the tour, unless specified as optional.

- **Flights**: All flights included within the tour itinerary.

- **Taxes/VAT**: All applicable taxes and VAT.

- **Airport Transfers**: Roundtrip airport transfers.

- **Meals**: All meals as detailed in the day-by-day itinerary.

- **Drinks**: Beverages as specified in the day-by-day itinerary.

**Excluded**

- **International Flights**: Flights to and from your home country.

- **Additional Accommodation**: Any extra lodging before the tour starts or after it ends.

- **Tips**: Tipping is recommended at $10.00 per person, per day.

- **Personal Expenses**: Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, and other personal items.

- **Government Fees**: Any increases in taxes and park fees imposed by the government.

- **Some Meals**: Meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.