11-Day Classic Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Island

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrive at JRO (Kilimanjaro International Airport) in Arusha

Arrive at JRO (Kilimanjaro International Airport) in Arusha at the foot of Mount Meru. Our guide will meet you on arrival and transfer you to your lodge.

Depending on your time, you may go on a guided town tour to local markets, shops, museums, and restaurants/pubs to experience the bustling, local life in Arusha.

Transit Time: 1.5 hrs

Lodge Options: Olerai Lodge.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Olerai Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast we drive towards Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive within the park.

This park is stunning and has a wide range of animal life including endless herds of elephants. Adding to its beauty is the Tarangire river winding through and landscape dotted with spectacular Baobab trees.

There will also be the opportunity for highly interesting, and informative bush walks.

Transit Time: 1.5 hrs.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Karatu (Ngorongoro Crater Tour Next Morning)

After a morning safari walk, we'll journey to Karatu, the gateway to our Ngorongoro Crater exploration. On the way, we will have the chance to visit a nearby Maasai community, with whom we've built a strong connection over time. Upon arrival at your lodge, take in the breathtaking views it offers.

The next day starts with an exciting descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling safari adventure. This remarkable natural amphitheater shelters a vast array of African wildlife, including the rare black rhinoceros.

Transit Time: 2.5 hrs.

Main Destination:

Karatu District

Accommodation:

Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located near Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to the Serengeti

After your Ngorongoro Crater experience, we make our ascent and proceed for the Serengeti for two nights of wilderness exploration.

Driving through the Serengeti, you'll begin to grasp the sheer magnitude and magnificence of this park; passing kopjes, woodland, marshes, hills, rolling valleys along with vast horizons drawing you on.

Wildlife thrives in every corner. You will see giraffes, zebra, elephants, lion prides, leopards, cheetahs, hippos jackals, kudus, spotted hyenas and much more.

Transit Time: 3 hrs.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Sound of Silence

• Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Zanzibar Island

Start your day with an early morning game drive, where you can witness the wonders of the Serengeti at sunrise. Later, a transfer takes you to Seronera airstrip for your direct flight to Zanzibar. Buckle up for breathtaking aerial views before touching down and starting your five-night island escape on this beautiful island paradise.

Transit Time: 1.5 hrs.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Mwezi Boutique Resort

• Mid-range resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Zanzibar Island

Unwind on this idyllic island haven, nestled near the picturesque fishing village of Jambiani. Jambiani, on the south-east coast of Zanzibari, is one of the best places to get insight into local life. You can see fishermen on their dhow boats return with their catch in the early morning and women tending the seaweed farms.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Mwezi Boutique Resort

• Mid-range resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Departure

Enjoy your last day on Zanzibar. We will arrange an airport transfer for your flight back home.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.