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A 13-day bush to beach safari adventure begins in Arusha before heading to Tarangire, home to elephants and baobab-studded park. A cultural stop in Mto wa Mbu adds contrast before continuing to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a day set aside for a game viewing drive in the crater. From there, the route leads into the Serengeti for three days of wildlife viewing in one of Africa’s most famous ecosystems.
On day nine the focus shifts to the coast, with a flight to Zanzibar. Time is spent exploring Stone Town and its nearby sites before ending the trip in Nungwi, where white sand beaches and the Indian Ocean round off the experience
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During the safari you will have a private 4 x 4 safari Land Cruiser driven by a professional and well experienced local English speaking safari driver guide who will take you and show you all the animals that you have ever dreamed of the small & the big. Your jeep will have a photographic roof thatch to assure good pictures from any angle. Accommodation will be standard mid-range lodges & tented camps.
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Tarangire National Park,Ngorongoro Crater ,Stone Town, Nungwi Beach
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On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by a safari representative and assisted through customs and luggage collection. From the airport, you will travel to your hotel in Arusha. Accommodation is at Gran Melia Arusha, a modern hotel with spacious rooms and a quiet garden setting that offers a calm introduction to the city.
The hotel provides comfortable facilities, including a pool and dining options. Later in the day, our safari manager will meet you for a briefing on the upcoming safari and to confirm that all necessary travel arrangements, including insurance, are in place. The remainder of the day is free for relaxation and adjusting to the surroundings.
Meals Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Drive to Tarangire National Park, after breakfast, arriving in time for lunch at Nimali Camp. The camp blends modern comfort with an intimate connection to the surrounding landscape, featuring spacious tents with private decks and views over the Tarangire plains. In the afternoon, the first game drive introduces the park’s signature wildlife.
Expect to see large herds of elephants moving between baobab-studded landscapes, giraffes browsing acacia trees, and a variety of birds along the Tarangire River. The open savannah and seasonal waterholes attract a range of species, providing excellent wildlife observation. Return to the camp in the early evening for dinner and overnight, taking in the quiet of the park at night.
Drive to Tarangire National Park, after breakfast, arriving in time for lunch at Nimali Camp. The camp blends modern comfort with an intimate connection to the surrounding landscape, featuring spacious tents with private decks and views over the Tarangire plains. In the afternoon, the first game drive introduces the park’s signature wildlife.
Expect to see large herds of elephants moving between baobab-studded landscapes, giraffes browsing acacia trees, and a variety of birds along the Tarangire River. The open savannah and seasonal waterholes attract a range of species, providing excellent wildlife observation. Return to the camp in the early evening for dinner and overnight, taking in the quiet of the park at night.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Diner
After breakfast at Tarangire, you drive toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, pausing at Mto wa Mbu Village for a guided cultural walk. The village visit offers insight into local traditions and farming practices, followed by a lunch featuring fresh, locally prepared dishes.
Continuing to the highlands, you arrive at Gibb’s Farm, a long-established property set on a working coffee estate. The farm has warm hospitality, comfortable cottages with verandas, and an atmosphere that feels personal and grounded. It is an inviting base for visiting the crater the next day. Ngorongoro Serena Lodge is available as an alternative stay.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Diner
This morning you descend to the floor of Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often described as one of the most remarkable wildlife areas in Africa. Formed from a collapsed volcano, the crater is home to an estimated 25,000 large animals. It is one of the few places in East Africa where the Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos, can be seen in a single day.
The grasslands and wetlands also attract wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, hippos, and an Impressive range of birdlife, including flamingos at Lake Magadi. Game viewing here is relatively easy, with wildlife concentrated within the crater’s 260 square kilometers. After the morning drive, return to the lodge for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure with the option of a guided walk. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Diner
After breakfast, leave Ngorongoro and drive toward the Serengeti with a packed lunch, allowing time for wildlife viewing along the way. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word Siringit, meaning endless plains, and the drive makes that meaning clear as the grasslands seem to stretch beyond the horizon. The park has long featured in documentaries and films, and the reality of driving through its open country gives context to what many have only seen on screen.
By late afternoon you reach Four Seasons Safari Lodge, where spacious rooms, an infinity pool overlooking a waterhole, and quality dining combine with the setting of central Serengeti. Dinner and overnight here prepare you for two full days of exploration ahead.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Diner
Two full days are dedicated to exploring the central Serengeti on morning and afternoon game drives, offering the best chances of wildlife sightings. With abundant wildlife year-round, the region is also known for large prides of lions, cheetahs, leopards, large herds of buffalo, giraffes, and antelope. Depending on the season, the Great Migration may pass through, with thousands of wildebeest and zebra moving across the grasslands. Birdlife is equally rewarding, with species ranging from Kori bustards to lilac-breasted rollers.
Optional activities such as hot air balloon safaris, bush lunches, or sundowners can be arranged in advance for a different perspective of the park. Evenings are spent back at the lodge for dinner, with time to reflect on the scale and variety of the wildlife encountered.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Diner
You may choose to head out on an early morning game drive before breakfast, which often proves the most rewarding time of day for viewing wildlife as predators are still active and grazing herds begin to stir. After breakfast, your driver takes you to a nearby airstrip for a chartered flight to Zanzibar. Flying from the Serengeti to the island offers a striking change of scene, moving from savannah to the Indian Ocean within a few hours.
On arrival, a local guide transfers you to the Zanzibar Serena Hotel in Stone Town. The hotel combines Swahili design with modern comfort and has views over the oceanfront with easy access to the UNESCO-listed town. After check-in and lunch, the rest of the day is free at leisure.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Diner
Following breakfast, your guide will meet and take you on a full-day tour through Stone Town. The morning begins with a walk through the maze of narrow streets where carved wooden doors and old merchant houses reflect centuries of Swahili, Arab, Persian, and European influence.
You then visit the Old Slave Market and Anglican Cathedral, gaining insight into Zanzibar’s role in the slave trade. The House of Wonders and Old Fort provide further perspective on the island’s deep history. The Darajani Market will give you a chance to see the city at work, from fishmongers to spice stalls. Lunch is served at a local restaurant before you continue to a nearby spice plantation.
The tour introduces you to cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, and tropical fruits grown here, which earned Zanzibar the name ‘Spice Island’. Your local will explain their cultivation and uses, making it an engaging hands-on experience. Return to your hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Diner
You leave Stone Town in the morning and travel north toward Nungwi, a village known for its wide beaches and relaxed pace. The drive takes you past small spice farms and fishing settlements, giving a glimpse of daily life on the island. On arrival, you check into Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, which combines large pools, direct beach access, and open-air dining areas.
Lunch is served at the resort, followed by an afternoon at leisure. You may choose to spend time by the pool or walk down to the beach, where the soft sand and calm water make it one of Zanzibar’s most popular coastal stretches. Sunset here often draws people outside, with the tide pulling fishing boats back to shore.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Diner
After breakfast at the resort, the day is yours to spend as you wish. Nungwi is one of the best places on the island for water-based activities, and the hotel can arrange snorkeling trips, diving, or a dhow cruise, depending on sea conditions.
Kayaking and paddle boarding are also available directly from the beach. If you prefer to stay ashore, you can book a visit to the nearby turtle conservation centre or simply relax by the pool. Lunch is served at the resort, though there are also small restaurants in the area offering seafood and Swahili dishes. The afternoon is ideal for a slow walk along the wide beach. Return to the resort in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Diner
Your final morning in Zanzibar depends on your flight schedule. If time allows, you may take a short walk along the beach, swim in the hotel pool, or visit a nearby craft market for last-minute souvenirs.
After lunch, your driver will transfer you to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your onward flight. This marks the close of a 13-day trip that has combined classic wildlife safari experiences with time on the coast.
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
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