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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Pick Up From Nairobi to Arusha City

Pick Up From Nairobi to Arusha City

Today you will be picked up at your hotel or jomokenyata Airport to our very comfortable transfer to Arusha for your safari tomorrow morning. It's time to begin your safari.

Welcome to Tanzania! Spend some time in Arusha, both the gateway city for most safaris in northern Tanzania and a fascinating place to explore. Enjoy good restaurants, streets filled with energy and so many snapshots of vibrant Tanzanian city life. It’s everything you look for in an urban pit stop.

Main Destination:
Nairobi Airport (Nairobi, Kenya)
Accommodation:
The Charity Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

You are picked up from your lodge early in the morning to start the beautiful journey to Tarangire National Park while carrying hot lunch hamper.

Tarangire National Park is well-known for its large elephant herds. You will see a variety of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savanna. All these while the Tarangire River winds its way through the parklands. You may see a lion stalking its prey and leopards relaxing in the trees above.

Once the game drives are complete, we will drive you to your accommodation to relax, have dinner, and stay overnight.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Ngare Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Game Drive Ngorongoro Crater

Game Drive Ngorongoro Crater

Early in the morning, you will drive from Tarangire to Ngorongoro. Upon arrival at Ngorongoro, you will start descending into the crater. This collapsed volcano is the main feature of the area and creates a unique ecosystem with a wide variety of vegetation. You'll enjoy the beautiful colors of the landscapes and the diversity of animals.

The crater is home to the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa and is choked with elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and even the rare black rhinos. This is one of the best places to spot all of the Big Five. The views from the crater rim over the crater floor are incredible. Because of its natural beauty, the Ngorongoro Crater is chosen as one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders.

There is a range of activities to do in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, like visiting a Maasai village. You can spend up to six hours in the crater before heading back to Arusha.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
The Charity Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro

You will wake up early and depart at 7:30 am for Arusha to Kilimanjaro 83km, approximately 1 hour 45 mins. You will have a hot local lunch at Kilimanjaro slopes.

You will first visit the (Materun) Waterfalls. On the way, your guide will inform you about the culture of the Chagga life and explain the surrounding fauna and flora.

You will do some cultural activities including a coffee plantation. Here you will learn how coffee is cultivated, dried, roasted, and processed as you hike around the waterfalls. You will also listen to a variety of traditional songs as they show you how to make coffee. During the afternoon you will be able to taste soup made from bananas.

Materuni is the home of the Chagga community and is still a village in this charming place. It is on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.
After all the adventure experience, you will be dropped off at Kilimanjaro Airport flying to Zanzibar.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Maru Maru Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Spice Farm Zanzibar

Spice Farm Zanzibar

Morning after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel by my pro-driver to Zanzibar spice farm, Stroll through lush, vibrant plantations where fragrant spices flourish. Immerse yourself in the opulent aromas and vibrant hues of cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, and numerous different spices and herbs offered by the Sultan of Oman over the Indian Ocean.

Gain insights into the intricate art of spice cultivation from seasoned local experts. Then after the tour, you will savor the spice of Swahili cuisine lunch.

You will learn how this small island gained its name and explore the place that is home to more than 50 tortoises, some over 100 years old. After discovering the island and its history, take the opportunity to swim in the clear waters off the coast amongst tropical and colorful fish.

Later, you will be taken to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Spice Farm Zanzibar (Zanzibar, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Amaan Beach Bungalows
  • Mid-range hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Zanzibar Dolphin Tour and Beach at Kizimkazi

Zanzibar Dolphin Tour and Beach at Kizimkazi

The Dolphin Tour in Zanzibar is a half-day tour that is done at Kizimkazi fishing village on the South Coast of the island. The main attraction of this tour is being able to swim close to dolphins. If you are lucky, you can even get to play with them for a couple of hours.

If you like to snorkeling, we promise that as an option, this is the best opportunity for you. Please bring your swimsuits and be ready to get wet!

Later, you will head to Michamvi Pungwi Beach where you will visit the Rock Restaurant before heading to your lodge for your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Kizimkazi (Village, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Nur Beach Hotel
  • Mid-range resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Relaxing at the White Sand Pwani Mchangani Beaches

Relaxing at the White Sand Pwani Mchangani Beaches

Today, you'll go on the blue safari (sandbank picnic), one of the most popular and remarkable tours in Zanzibar. The trip consists of sailing with locals with a traditional Swahili dhow, having a great seafood lunch, and visiting untouched, beautiful island beaches.

You will leave from Fumba with a custom wooden sailing dhow. The first stop is snorkelling at the Kwale Coral Reef, offering an overwhelming abundance of corals and colourful fish. Afterwards, you can relax in a paradise-like sandbank with a snack and tropical fruits.

The next stop will be at Quail Island where a beach barbecue seafood buffet is served consisting of octopus, lobster, grilled fish, calamari, soft drinks, and tropical fruits (all the seafood you might want to try).

Additional activities on the island include a short jungle walk to see and climb a 500-year-old baobab tree and swim in a mangrove lagoon before sailing back to Fumba Village.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Nur Beach Hotel
  • Mid-range resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8-9

Relaxing at Zanzibar Island

Relaxing at Zanzibar Island

After breakfast, your driver will take you to the northern part of the island. Kendwa Rocks Beach Resort is located on the northwest tip of the island along Zanzibar’s best beach. It is situated on the pristine coastline of Zanzibar, this luxury resort offers everything you need to unwind, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the Indian Ocean.

At Kendwa Rocks Beach Resort, you'll find spacious and comfortable accommodations designed to provide you with the ultimate in relaxation.

The hotel offers a variety of activities to keep you entertained and engaged throughout your stay. From snorkeling and diving to beach volleyball and sunset cruises, there's something for everyone at Kendwa Rocks Beach Resort. And if you're looking for something a little more low-key, simply relax by your stunning infinity pool or treat yourself to a massage at our on-site spa.

Main Destination:
Kizimkazi (Village, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Nur Beach Hotel
  • Mid-range resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 10

Arusha to Nairobi City

Arusha to Nairobi City

Today after break-fast you will be transferred by our very comfortable transfer from Arusha to Nairobi, All good things must come to an end, and your time with us on safari in Tanzania will now draw to a close. We're sure that you've had a wonderful time.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City, Kenya)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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