11-Day African Safari & Zanzibar

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

Arrival

On your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by the Lendimi team, who will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha for dinner and rest. At the airport, our guides will assist you with visa or passport-related matters, if needed. Feel free to ask our guides any and all questions upon your arrival - they will be more than happy to assist.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha City Tour

Our guests have shared how important this day is for them to rest before going on safari. Use this day to purchase any last-minute things you might need while on safari. After breakfast at your hotel, our crew will pick you up at 10:00 am to take you for a city tour of Arusha. We will visit the Tanzanite Experience Museum and the Shoprite Mall for any last-minute snacks, toiletries, or anything you might need while on safari, as well as Arusha Central Market, Shanga, and/or Arusha Cultural Heritage. We will have our local lunch at Asili Resort.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Meet the Iraqw

After breakfast, you will drive to Karatu to spend the day visiting with the Iraqw - also known as the Wambulu tribe, to learn about their history, customs, and traditions. The Iraqw are a Cushitic ethnic group that has inhabited the northern part of Tanzania for centuries and lives primarily in the Arusha and Manyara regions.

Main Destination:

Karatu District

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Eyasi Hunter Gatherers Community

After breakfast, we will drive to the southwestern end of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (with our packed lunch and accompanied by a local guide). We will visit the Hadzabe and Datoga communities, the only remaining hunter-gatherer communities in East Africa.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Olduvai Gorge - Southern Serengeti

After breakfast at the hotel, with our packed lunch, we will drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge (about 3 to 4 hours). Olduvai Gorge is an archaeological site located in the Northern plains of Ngorongoro Conservation Area where early human fossils were discovered (imagine yourself traveling to the cradle of mankind). After touring the site, we will have lunch and then drive north towards Central Serengeti National Park. On the way, you will be able to view the beautiful scenery and abundance of nature. Towards the evening, we will drive to your lodge for dinner and rest.

Main Destination:

Olduvai Gorge (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we will venture into Serengeti’s wilderness for a full-day game viewing in Central Serengeti National Park. Enjoy exploring this World Heritage Site where the world’s largest concentration of animals still roams freely. In the evening, we will drive back to the lodge for dinner, sunset, and rest.

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, with a packed lunch, we will drive southward towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with wildlife viewing on the way. We will have our lunch break at Naabi Hill (exit gate in Serengeti) as we register to enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way, we will stop at one of the Maasai bomas in the Ngorongoro area to learn, experience, and enjoy the Maasai culture.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, you will descend to the crater for an early morning game drive inside the crater. This is the best place in Tanzania to see the black rhinos and prides of lions, including the magnificent, black-maned males. There are lots of colorful flamingoes and a variety of waterbirds. Other game that you can see includes lions, giraffes, hyenas, other members of the antelope family, small mammals, hippos, and many more.

You will enjoy your lunch at a picnic site on the crater floor and proceed with an afternoon game drive.

Later in the afternoon, we will drive to Arusha for our overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

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

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Zanzibar Island

After days on safari, you deserve some rest. On this day, you will fly to Zanzibar and, for two days, enjoy the blue sandy beaches of Zanzibar. While here, you will also explore other excursions, such as a tour of Stone Town, the Old Slave Trade Market, or a spice tour.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Toa Hotel & Spa

• Luxury hotel located in Pongwe (Zanzibar)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Zanzibar Excursions

This is your second day in Zanzibar. Explore excursions of your choice, such as a tour of Stone Town, visit the Old Slave Trade Market, Nungwi Beach, a sunset cruise, cooking classes or a spice tour. You can also decide to enjoy the amenities at the hotel, cool off on the beach, or just relax.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Toa Hotel & Spa

• Luxury hotel located in Pongwe (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure

This is your last day of the trip. A Lendimi guide will be ready to collect you from the hotel ready for transfer to the airport. You are reminded to make sure you have all your travel documents ready for departure. You will need to present your valid passport and visa to exit the country. If you have any special requests such as needing to extend your stay, do not hesitate to inform Lendimi. We are more than happy to accommodate your requests as needed. This is the end of your African safari.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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