$1,876 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Dar es Saalam to Arusha
Dar es Saalam to Arusha
Get ready to elevate your safari experience! Your adventure begins with a seamless transition from the vibrant city of Dar es Salaam to the heart of safari magic in Arusha—all by air.
Upon reaching Kilimanjaro International Airport/ Arusha Airport, a representative from Sacred Wilderness Expeditions will greet you and facilitate your transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure.
You'll relax in your room, take a refreshing swim in the pool, or embark on exploration adventures in Arusha and its environs with one of our guided day tours—it's entirely up to you.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Charity Hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you'll depart for Tarangire National Park. The park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. In places, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass and acacia woodlands.
Tarangire National Park has some of the highest population densities of elephants compared to anywhere in Tanzania. Its sparse vegetation, strewn with baobab and acacia trees, makes it a beautiful and distinctive location to visit.
These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet.
Your dinner and your overnight stay will be at Fig Tree Lodge and Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, you'll drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on to Serengeti National Park with game viewing en route.
Serengeti is undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequaled for its natural beauty and scientific value. It has the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa. It is the migration for which Serengeti is perhaps most famous.
Over a million wildebeest and about 200,000 zebras flow south from the northern hills to the southern plains for the short rains every October and November. They then swirl west and north after the long rains in April and May.
So strong is the ancient instinct to move that no drought, gorge, or crocodile-infested river can hold them back.
The Serengeti is where safari-goers come to truly experience an African safari.
Later, you'll arrive at Nyani Campsite for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Today you'll wake up early and start the day with a beautiful sunrise game drive. There is something truly magical about experiencing the African wilderness at sunrise, and a sunrise game drive is one of the best ways to do so.
The early morning is the perfect time to spot some of the park's most elusive and active wildlife, including lions, leopards, and hyenas.
The cooler temperatures and softer light create the perfect conditions for a memorable safari adventure as you journey through the park's vast savannahs and grasslands.
In the afternoon, it will be time to head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of Tanzania's most stunning and unique parks. The journey to the park is an adventure in itself, as you traverse winding roads through breathtaking scenery.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
A game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater is a highlight of any safari adventure in Tanzania. This unique natural wonder is home to an incredible array of wildlife, from herds of grazing antelope to majestic lions and towering elephants.
Journeying through the crater on a game drive, you will have the chance to spot some of the park's most iconic species, including black rhinoceros, hippos, and wildebeest.
Your experienced guide will share insights into the region's ecology, as well as stories and facts about the fascinating behaviors of the park's many species.
The Ngorongoro Crater is an exceptional location for a game drive due to its enclosed nature. Surrounded by towering walls, the crater forms a natural amphitheater that makes it easy to spot a wide range of wildlife. You will travel through lush forests and open savannahs, taking in breathtaking views of the crater floor and its many inhabitants.
Later, you will be transferred to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Materuni Waterfalls to Zanzibar
Materuni Waterfalls to Zanzibar
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll depart to Materuni Village. Upon arrival, you will register at the village office and your trip can begin. First, you will visit the waterfalls, which are around 40 minutes soft hiking.
The views are truly breathtaking, and with some luck, you will see the summit of Kilimanjaro. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall is an inviting place for a refreshing swim so don‘t forget your swimwear!
After having enjoyed the scenery, you'll return with your guide to Materuni village, where you will experience a traditional Chagga lunch. You also will have the opportunity to taste our local banana beer.
In the coffee experience, you will learn how coffee is cultivated, dried, roasted, and further processed. You will also be invited to help with the grinding of the coffee, which is traditionally accompanied by Chagga songs and dances—a fun way to immerse yourself in the local culture. Depart from Kilimanjaro Airport for an evening flight to Zanzibar.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Zanzibar Bay Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7-8
Unwinding Seaside Retreat
Unwinding Seaside Retreat
These two days are spent in Zanzibar at your leisure. Use your time to relax on the beach and at the resort. Discover Zanzibar's best beaches, each offering spectacular sunsets, palm-fringed beaches, turquoise waters, white sand, and colorful coral reefs.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Zanzibar Bay Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Zanzibar Island
Zanzibar Island
Today marks the final day of your vacation!
You will take advantage of this opportunity to relish one last leisurely walk along the pristine white sandy beaches or extend your time basking in the tropical sun.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
