Arrive and transfer to Four Points Arusha

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative, who will transfer you to the Arusha Hotel for the night

Day 1: Departure to Ngorongoro Crater

Our representative will pick you from your hotel in Arusha . You will drive north to the conservancy as you behold the beautiful landscape that embellishes the country of Tanzania. Explore the acacia forests, the plains of the crater floor, and peculiar behaviors adapted by the animals as a result of the enclosure by the mountain. Did you know that it’s only in Ngorongoro conservancy that the hyena is the king of the jungle? Find out why on this day of exploration. On arrival, you will have lunch, and later you shall have a brief game drive till dawn where you shall retire to your ushered to your lodge dinner and rest.

Day 2: Drive to Serengeti Ndutu.

After breakfast, drive to Serengeti. On arrival, you will have lunch, and later you shall have a brief game drive till dawn where you shall retire to your ushered to your lodge dinner and rest.

Overnight at Kati kati luxury tented camp.

Day 3 & 4 Explore Serengeti

The next destination is Serengeti National Park, the second biggest in Tanzania after Selous National Park. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word ‘Serengeti’ which means endless plains. For the next two days, you’ll explore a world-renown wildlife sanctuary. You are scheduled for a morning and evening drive to give you enough time to explore the vast plains of the Serengeti. Expect to see the big five, a numerous crowd of herbivores, including  the wildebeest, and a diverse species of birds, especially the predatory birds, like the eagle and the hunting vulture.

At sunset, enjoy the dazzling orange sunrays as the sun sets down in this animal kingdom. The backdrop of the large Acacia trees in the open plains is a sight to behold, especially for photographers

You are scheduled for a morning and evening drive to give you enough time to explore the vast plains of the Serengeti. Expect to see the big five, a numerous crowd  of herbivores, including the wildebeest, and a diverse species of birds, especially the predatory birds, like the eagle and the hunting vulture. At sunset, enjoy the dazzling orange sunrays as the sun sets down in this animal kingdom. The backdrop of the large Acacia trees in the open plains is a sight to behold, especially for photographers.

Overnight at Kati Kati luxury tented

Day 5. Ngorongoro Crater

From Serengeti, we head to the Ngorongoro crater. The Ngorongoro conservational area’s ecosystem sustains a vast vegetation covering. The cycnium tublusum, for instance, which looks likes snow from a distance, covers the floor of the crater. The acacia and loree forests adorn the park while providing residence to numerous species of birds, insects, reptiles, and some shy mammals.   Along the way from the Serengeti, you shall enjoy an en-route game drive. Upon arrival, you will drive to the crater floor and appreciate this beautiful architecture of nature.  Expect to see animals like the cape buffalos, blue wildebeest, hippopotamus, black rhinos, waterbucks, topi, impala, crocodile, cheetah, African leopard, lesser flamingos, among others.  At sundown, you’ll return to the farm where a mouth-watering delicacy awaits you.

Overnight at Farmhouse hotel Karatu.

Day 6.  Lake Manyara

Drive to Lake Manyara national park for full day exploration. Enjoy the ride as you feast your eyes on the Tanzanian landscape, courtesy of the Great Rift Valley. Lake Manyara covers 230 square miles of the 330 square miles that constitute the park. The good supply of water means a good supply of food, first for the herbivores and consequently for the carnivores. It also attracts a variety of aquatic animals like hippos, flamingoes, water predatory birds like the eagles, and the infamous white and grey pelicans. Find out why the grey pelicans are grounders, while the white ones prefer to nest high up on the tree, yet they are all of the same species.

The drive begins early in the morning and ends at dusk. You might decide to return to the lodge for meals or have a picnic lunch en route. Our guides are well versed with the park so don’t  hold back on the questions; let the trip be informative as much as it is enjoyable.

Dinner and overnight at the Farmhouse.

Day 7: Arusha – Zanzibar

Today it is time to fly to paradise! Your driver/guide will take you to Arusha airport for your flight  . After breakfast depart for Arusha Town, for lunch at Arusha four Points hotel. Later on, you will be transferred to the Kilimanjaro airport for your flight to zanzibar. The tropical island of Zanzibar is a favorite holiday destination and especially perfect to combine with a safari on the mainland of Tanzania. This Island is a jewel in the ocean, surrounded by beaches that rate among the finest in the world. Here you can swim, snorkel or just lounge the hours away, admire nearby coral gardens with a snorkle and if you are lucky, admire pods of dolphins frolic offshore. Also find sniff some culture in the picturesque capital city Stone town with its impressive buildings and lively markets.

Dinner and overnight at Kendwa beach resort.

Day 8:  Stone Town

Half day excursion of the Stone  town. What you cannot miss during your stay on Zanzibar Island is a tour of Stone town. This beautiful city is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site for a reason! What characterizes Stone town? Think of spices on colorful markets, but also an urban sprawl of historic buildings, shops, offices, apartment blocks, crowded slums and middle-class neighborhoods. Later drive back to your resort. Meal plan: half board.

Day 9: To be spent leisurely.

It is now time to enjoy the beaches of Zanzibar and all what Zanzibar has to offer. Overnight at Kendwa beach Resort, booked on half board basis; with breakfast and dinner included.

Day 10: Departure

Breakfast at the beach resort and with checkout at 10.00 Am you can stay around the beach resort till time to transfer to the Airport for your flight back home. After breakfast, drive to Zanzibar airport for your outbound flight home

INCLUDED:

• Meet and Greet and transfer to hotel day 1
• Bed & Breakfast accommodation on  day 1
• Park entrance fees where applicable
• All activities (unless labeled as optional)
• Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
• All accommodation on safari
• Round trip airport transfers
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
• All Taxes/VAT

NOT INCLUDED

• Accommodation on the last day – unless requested
• International flights (from/to home)
• Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (souvenirs,  insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day)
• Extra tours not mentioned in the itinerary