12 days
Duration
Full Board
Meals
Year-round
Dates
Any
Age
Safari + Exotic Island
Holiday Type
North Tanzania and Zanzibar
Location
Budget
Package Type

Authentic Safari and Zanzibar Go BUDGET is a 12 days package that takes you in four great national parks from Tanzania. Discover what an authentic safari involves and escape on the sunny Zanzibar Island. Travel with World Lifetime Journeys!

Dear travellers, this package is about an Authentic Safari from the North part of Tanzania and also about the exotic island of Zanzibar from the east part of the country, situated in the Indian Ocean close to Tanzania’s mainland. We will cover Moshi area at the base of Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, followed by Arusha National Park with Mount Meru in the background, Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area for two days, the great and famous Serengeti National Park and on our way back we stop at Lake Manyara National Park. On a clear day, from Moshi City you can get magnificent views over the impressive Kilimanjaro which stands 5895 m above sea level.

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ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK

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Day 1: Flight to Kilimanjaro - Moshi

Welcome to Kilimanjaro, TANZANIA. Upon arrival at KILIMANJARO International Airport, you’ll meet and greet our friendly Tanzanian representative, who will pick you up and transfer by car/minibus to the city of Moshi on the base of the magnificent Kilimanjaro Mountain. The drive from the airport is in places scenic, if you consider that the highest peak of Africa is on your left side accompanying you for most of the journey to Moshi. Upon arrival in the city, proceed for accommodation and dinner. Overnight at MOSHI HOTEL in Moshi.
NOTE 1: Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi is about 1 hour drive.
NOTE 2: If your flight arrives in the morning or noon time (no later than 1pm) we can arrange full day or half day activities in the Moshi area. Possibility for Camel riding, visit and bath at the Chemka Springs, walk tour and visit at Marangu Waterfall, Moshi bicycle tour, Kilimanjaro Mountain Base trekking, Maasai Village Cultural Tour etc. All our daily activities around Moshi area can be seen separately in our Activities page. Possibility to go directly to these activities and accommodation and dinner in the evening.
NOTE 3: If your flight arrives in the morning or noon time (no later than 1pm) and you do not take any activities, you have the choice to rest in your hotel before safari or to walk and do shopping in Moshi City.

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Day 2: Moshi - Arusha National Park - Karatu

Start your day very early with a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Afterwards, early morning (around 7am), together with your Safari guide and our representative, proceed in a lifetime adventure towards a spectacular morning game drive in Arusha National Park. Here you can see amazing creatures of the park like large herds of lovely elephants a spectacular sight in the dry season, huge herds of wildebeest, zebras, elands and Oryx are also gathering together to stay in Arusha National Park until the rain starts when they migrate again to better grazing areas. If you are very lucky, you could catch in action some spectacular wildlife moments. During the game drive you will get the chance for a picnic boxed lunch. You will also have the option to participate in another type of experience in Arusha National Park. It can be a once in a lifetime chance for a few hours walking safari with one of the park’s rangers to see Arusha National Park’s fauna close by. For the walking safari, you will be accompanied by an armed ranger, who will guide you through the forest up to the waterfall and the point for viewing the black and white colobus monkeys. In the late afternoon we will depart for Karatu where you will arrive no later than 7pm in the arranged lodge where you can have dinner and take some rest as you get prepared for tommorow’s game trip. For dinner and accommodation, you can choose between Farm of Dreams Lodge, Bougainvillea Lodge or Country Lodge.
NOTE 1: Moshi Urban to Arusha National Park is around 2 hours’ drive.
NOTE 2: Arusha National Parks to Karatu is around 3 hours’ drive.
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Day 3: Karatu - Ngorongoro Crater - Ndutu

Start your day early around 7am with a delicious breakfast at your lodge. Afterwards, maybe around 8am, together with your Safari guide, proceed in a one of the best experiences. Today you will drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area which is just half an hour away from Karatu and descend over 600 meters to the floor of the Ngorongoro crater for a day crater tour. Explore the forest areas that are inhabited by monkeys and elephants, the lake area, where you may see the flamingos and the open savannah where the lions hunt for food. Just after we leave the city of Karatu, you will be able to see much better the higher plains of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area which is a protected area and a World Heritage Site. As we pass through the gates, we will be in one of the most beautiful places in Tanzania. Before we descend into Ngorongoro Crater, if the sky is clear and outside is sunny, we can stop at a viewpoint offering magnificent views over the crater. You must know that Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s biggest whole volcanic caldera at 8300 sq km and is for sure the most stunning area in Tanzania and not only. It is frequently described as one of the world’s wonders, not only because of its geological magnificence, but also because it serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s largest populations of large mammals. As you descend into the crater, please look for animals hidden in the forest. You will also be able to see far away in the crater where the animals will look like small spots in the immensity of the caldera floor. Whenever you will wish, you can have a picnic boxed lunch served in the crater. Enjoy this full day game drive where you can get the chance to see four out of the big five, with Ngorongoro crater being the only place in Northern Tanzania where you can see black rhinoceros. During the day, continue your Safari game drive even outside Ngorongoro Crater until the afternoon when we will proceed towards Ndutu Area of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Accommodation and dinner will be provided at Ndutu Safari Lodge.
NOTE 1: Karatu to Ngorongoro Gate is about 30 minutes’ drive
NOTE 2: The drive from the Crater to Ndutu area takes about 3 hours.
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Day 4: Ndutu - Central Serengeti National Park

Start your day with a your regular breakfast at your lodge, followed by a morning game drive together with your Safari guide. After enjoying your sweet breakfast we will head to the Lake Ndutu area, situated in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, part of the southern Serengeti eco-system. Lake Ndutu is alkaline, like most of the other Rift lakes, however the water is still drinkable and used by a wide array of local wildlife.  Here you can enjoy the Game drives, especially spectacular when the herds of the Great Migration are on the plains. If you wish you can visit the fascinating archaeological site at Olduvai Gorge (Where the skull of first believed human being skull Zinjanthropus boisei was found), but there are also other activities in the area. Please check our Activities Page.
After lunch at your Ndutu Safari Lodge, if you choose to visit Olduvai (Oldupai) Gorge we will proceed with this activity. If not, after lunch, we will do an afternoon game drive in Ndutu area as we go towards Serengeti National Park. The majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The area is usually heavily populated with elephants, birds and resident game animals. Overnight accommodation and dinner at your choice between Serengeti Mbugani Camp, Serengeti Acacia Camp or Serengeti Tortilis Camp.
NOTE 1: Ndutu area to Oldupai Gorge is 1 hour and 30 minutes
NOTE 2: Ndutu area to Central Serengeti is 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
NOTE 3: Olduvai Gorge to Central Serengeti is 2 hours
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Day 5: Serengeti National Park - Mto wa Mbu

Start your day with your healthy breakfast at your Serengeti camp. Afterwards, together with your Safari guide, go in a morning game drive in the central part of Serengeti National Park which is a World Heritage Site and recently proclaimed a World Wide Wonder. Serengeti National Park is undoubtedly one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in the world. The park is located some 320 km northwest of Arusha, extending almost to Lake Victoria to the west, covering a total area of 14,763 square kilometres. Aptly named “endless plains” by the Maasai people, you immediately experience this vastness as you enter the south-eastern plains of the park from Ngorongoro. It was declared a protected area in 1921 and considered a National Park in 1951 making Serengeti the oldest National Park in Tanzania. The principal features of the Serengeti are the short and long grass plains in the south and east, the acacia Savannah in the central areas, the hilly and densely wooded areas in the north and the extensive woodland in the west. There is a variety of scenery, which include plains, lakes, hills and the rock outcrops called kopjes. The main game drive areas in Serengeti are Seronera Valley in the central part, the Western Corridor, and northern Serengeti with the spectacular Mara River. Today we will be in the Seronera valley in central Serengeti, endowed with permanent surface water, attracting a large concentration of wildlife throughout the year. Common animals that can be seen here are lions, buffaloes, impalas, hippos, waterbucks, elephants, cheetahs, leopards and over 400 species of birds. Serengeti provides sanctuary to the highest concentration of plains animals in the world. During the full day game drive, you will also have a picnic boxed lunch. In the afternoon we will continue with our game drive in the south part of Serengeti. No later than 3pm we will exit Serengeti National Park and we will transit Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you will have another chance to see more from the wildlife and Maasai villages. Upon exiting Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the late afternoon, we will proceed to Mto wa Mbu city close by Lake Manyara National Park. Overnight accommodation and dinner will be provided at your choice between Fanaka Lodge or Migunga Tented Camp.
NOTE 1: Serengeti to Mto wa Mbu is about 3 hours’ drive.
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Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park - Zanzibar

Start your day with a traditional breakfast at your chosen accommodation. Afterwards, together with your Safari guide go for a game drive to Lake Manyara National Park, which is rich with all different species of animals. To maximize game viewing you will carry a picnic lunch with you and spend the day in the park. Explore the range of different habitats that include swamps, woodland, soda lakes and the short grass plains. The sea of grass provides little cover and the young are easy pickings for a variety of predators. Wildebeest calves can run within minutes after they are born and within 3 days they are normally strong enough to keep up with the herd. Lake Manyara National Park is more famous due to the tree climbing lions which if you are lucky enough, you can spot them on the trees branches. But it is also famous for the many species of birds found here. At the appropriate time we will drive you to Arusha airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
When arriving at Zanzibar International Airport you will be met by our guide and transferred to your beach resort. You have different choices for accommodation. Please see our full list with all the available accommodation for Zanzibar.
NOTE 1: Mto wa Mbu to Arusha Airport is about 1 hour and a half drive.
NOTE 2: If you want, we have different optional activities to do in Lake Manyara National Park. Please check in our Activities page.
NOTE 3: Arusha Airport to Zanzibar City is about 1 hour to 1 hour and a half by flight.
NOTE 4: You will have dinner included on your first night in Zanzibar.
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Day 7: Relax at your hotel

Spend the day at your own peace. Relax on the white sand beaches, swim in the ocean and do whatever you wish. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight stay will be at your chosen Zanzibar hotel. We can arrange optional activities. Just ask.
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Day 8: Relax at your hotel

Spend the day at your own peace. Relax on the white sand beaches, swim in the ocean and do whatever you wish. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight stay will be at your chosen Zanzibar hotel. We can arrange optional activities. Just ask.
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Day 9: Relax at your hotel

Spend the day at your own peace. Relax on the white sand beaches, swim in the ocean and do whatever you wish. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight stay will be at your chosen Zanzibar hotel. We can arrange optional activities. Just ask.
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Day 10: Relax at your hotel

Spend the day at your own peace. Relax on the white sand beaches, swim in the ocean and do whatever you wish. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight stay will be at your chosen Zanzibar hotel. We can arrange optional activities. Just ask.
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Day 11: Relax at your hotel

Spend the day at your own peace. Relax on the white sand beaches, swim in the ocean and do whatever you wish. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight stay will be at your chosen Zanzibar hotel. We can arrange optional activities. Just ask.
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Day 12: Depart back home

Start your day with your usual breakfast at your hotel. At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Zanzibar International Airport for your flight back home.

NGORONGORO CRATER

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DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL LOCATION

Any International Airport/Kilimanjaro
(price from is available for UK departures, but we can arrange departures from any International Airport)


SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

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WHAT IS INCLUDED

Return Flight

Transfers from Kilimanjaro Airport and back to Zanzibar Airport

11 nights for Safari and Zanzibar

Full Board Accommodation *

English speaking driver/guide for Safari

English speaking driver/guide for Zanzibar

Safari car with open roof

Game drives according to itinerary

All entrances to the National Parks

Local guides/rangers if needed in the National Parks

One bottle of water per day per person

Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar

Camping fees for all National Parks

Airport taxes

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

Visas, vaccinations, passport

Activities other than those mentioned in the itinerary

* Breakfast and/or Lunch on 1st day plus dinner on last day

Tips for guides/accommodation staff

Non Alcoholic Drinks, spirits, beer, wine **

Entrances to activities and attractions not mentioned in the package

Travel Insurance and other insurances

Room upgrades

Personal phone, Internet usage, Laundry

Increase in park fees or other charges beyond our control

Any other fees not mentioned in the itinerary

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LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

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ZANZIBAR EXOTIC ISLAND

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Arusha National Park is a small national park, but beautiful and rich in spectacular landscapes and wildlife. Located just a short drive from Arusha and Moshi cities, as well as the Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha National Park is a nearby national park and an excellent day trip Safari in the northern circuit. As tourists you have plenty marvellous things to see. With a rich wildlife such as elephants, hippos, buffaloes, zebras and much more, Arusha National Park is also an excellent National Park to get out and do a ranger guided walking safari and a canoe trip within the park. Arusha National Park’s important features include Mount Meru, the 2nd highest peak in Tanzania, the notably different coloured Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater.

Arusha National Park is also home to the world’s largest population of giraffes, making it a great place to visit for fans of these long-necked, beautiful animals. You can also get magnificent views with the animals and Mount Meru in the background. Arusha National Park boasts a broad variety of landscapes, ranging from open savanna through acacia scrub land to rain forest and eventually, to alpine conditions on the higher parts of Mt. Meru.

Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area are also in northern Tanzania. A big number of wildebeests and zebras cross these plains when they migrate to another place (annual migration). Livestock of the the semi-nomadic Maasai tribe graze alongside wild animals. The remains of the first man that live in the world are found in the Olduvai Gorge inside Ngorongoro Conservation Area and date back millions of years. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world greatest natural spectacles and its magical scenery and ample wildlife never fail to enthral visitors. However, the crater is just a small part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area which offer a whole range of attractions for the adventurous travellers. Ngorongoro also has two other volcanic craters: Olmoti and Empakai, the former famous for its stunning waterfalls, and the latter holding a deep lake and lush, green walls. On the leeward of the Ngorongoro highlands protrudes the iconic Oldonyo Lengai, an active volcano and Tanzania’s third highest peak after Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, known to local people as the Mountain of God.

The concentration of animals in Ngorongoro Conservation Area cannot be over emphasised. The crater offers a heaven for animal enthusiasts. Approximately 25.000 large animals, mostly ungulates, live in the crater. Large animals in the crater include the black rhinoceros and hippos. There are also  many wildebeest, Burchell’s zebras, the common elands and Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles. Waterbucks occur mainly near Lerai Forest. Impalas are absent because the open woodland they prefer does not exist. In the crater, giraffes also are absent, but you can spot them outside the crater in the vast Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Cheetahs, African wild dogs or leopards can also be seen if you are very lucky. About 20% or more of the wildebeest and half of zebra populations vacate the crater in the wet season. Buffaloes and elands do the opposite and are in a high number during the rains. Servals also occur widely in the crater. Lake Magadi, a large lake in the southwest of the crater is often inhabited by thousands of mainly Lesser Flamingoes. So, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a must see region for safari lovers.

Serengeti National Park is one of the most famous parks in Africa and is the ultimate safari destination in the world. Here is the place where safari tourists come to truly experience Africa. The park is part of the Tanzanian National Parks, located in Serengeti ecosystem in the Mara and Simiyu regions stretching 14.763 (5.700 sq. miles). It is situated at a distance of 335 km (208 miles) from Arusha. The park was founded because the area was used for hunting lions by British colonial administration and this led to a vast depopulation of animals. Serengeti National Park is rich in wildlife, endless plains and the sunrises and sunsets make hearts go wild. The park is home to a large array of animals. Included in this are four out of the Big Five, but other animals found in the park are klipspringers, giraffes, warthogs, roan antelopes, bush bucks, lesser kudu, oryx and more. The park is featured on many National Geographic shows. It is Tanzania’s oldest park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to the huge wildebeest migration and offers excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year.

In central Serengeti you can find the population of Maasai people who occupy some part of the land and live a semi nomadic lifestyle depending almost entirely on their cattle. Maasai tribe has a rich history and culture.  Many guests to the park take day trips to their villages to learn more about these enigmatic people who have called the area home for centuries.

Lake Manyara National Park is a Tanzanian National Park located both in Arusha Region and Manyara Region, Tanzania. The two regions have no control over the park. The park is governed by the Tanzania National Parks Authority. Lake Manyara National Park is known for the flamingos that inhabit the lake and for the famous tree climbing lions which can be seen if you are very lucky. During the wet season flamingos inhabit the edges of the lake in flocks of thousands, but they are not so present during the dry season.

The majority of the land area from Lake Manyara National Park is a narrow strip running between the Gregory Rift wall to the west and Lake Manyara, an alkaline or soda-lake, to the east. Lake Manyara has a big number of elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, impalas, water-bucks and warthogs, but also small antelopes known as Kik’s dik dik as well as Klipspringer along the ramps of the escarpment. If you are very lucky you can spot jackals, cheetahs, leopards which are held within the broken forests and slope and also the healthy lions that are widely known for their tree climbing pranks. Lake Manyara is also home for a large number of monkeys such as baboons, blue monkeys, black and white monkeys and other species, but it also has more than 400 species of birds which can give you a total show in front of your eyes.

Lake Manyara National Park consists of 330 km2 (130 sq. mi) of arid land, forest and a soda-lake which covers as much as 200 km2 (77 sq. mi) of land during the wet season, but is nearly nonexistent during the dry season. The park is located 126 km (78 mi) south west of Arusha. The park can also be reached easily from Babati the capital of Manyara Region. The park is also very close to Tarangire National Park. There is also an airport, Lake Manyara Airport (LKY), located at the top of the rift wall.

Zanzibar consists of a series of small tropical islands off the coast of Tanzania in the southern waters of the Indian Ocean. The capital of Zanzibar is ‘the’ Stone Town. Zanzibar archipelago consists of two main islands – Unguja (commonly known simply as ‘Zanzibar’) and Pemba. The origin of the name is thought to have Persian or Arabic origin. In Persian the name is believed to have derived from the words ‘Zangh Bar’, meaning ‘the Negro Coast’. In Arabic the name is thought to come from the words ‘Zayn Z’al Barr’, meaning ‘Fair Is This Land’. There are beautiful beaches in Zanzibar – the beach locations include Nungwi and Kendwa [ northern tip of Unguja], Matemwe [ mid-south east], Kiwengwa [ eastern coast], Paje and Uroa. There a lot of activities in Zanzibar as mentioned here Stone Town, Spice Tours, Jozani forest, Dolphin Tour Safari Blue etc.

Animals are present all year round. So there is not really a bad or good time to go, but almost anytime it suits you. However there are two main seasons in Tanzania. High season is usually between June and October when you can expect the highest number of tourists. Mid season is usually between November and March. Dry season is usually during April and May when the heavy, but short rains can often occur, but it’s also the season when it’s the least crowded.

Moshi City and surroundings offer you many activities to choose from. Shopping tour, mountain biking, waterfalls, half day or one day trekking, clear water springs, Maasai cultural village tours and more.

Arusha National Park offers you the possibility to go for a canoeing session allowing you to explore the nearby Momella Lakes, to do some guided walking safari or to hike the 2nd highest mountain in Tanzania, Mount Meru which is inside the park.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area and its surroundings have lots of activities to offer. You can choose between walking safari, night game drives, cultural safari to visit and understand how the local tribes live, trekking activities including the Mountain of God, Oldonyo Lengai, going on Endoro River nature trail, but maybe most important is a visit at Oldupai Gorge and Laetoli Footprints. Bush meals are widely possible as well.

Famous Serengeti National Park offers as well many chances for lifetime activities such as balloon safari to watch the wildlife from above, walking safari, night game drives, cultural safari as Maasai rock paintings and musical rock, aerial safari, bush meals in the wild, but we can also arrange on request horseback riding safari.

Lake Manyara National Park gives you the chance at an extra cost to have a Night Game Drive, to do some Hiking activities, to have a special Bush meal, to do accompanied walking and visit the nearby villages or to do some guided forest walks on the escarpment outside the park.

In Zanzibar there are many other activities you can do.

For all the activities, both in the National Parks and in Zanzibar we recommend you to have a look on our Activities page.

This can be a once in a lifetime opportunity to go in an Authentic Safari and on the exotic island of Zanzibar!






ACCOMMODATION

For the Safari part of your package you will have one night in Ameg Lodge, one night close to Ngorongoro Conservation Area at your choice between Farm of Dreams Lodge, Bougainvillea Safari Lodge or Country Lodge, one night in Ndutu Area from Ngorongoro Conservation Area at Ndutu Safari Lodge, one night in Serengeti National Park at your choice between Serengeti Mbugani Camp, Serengeti Acacia Camp or Serengeti Tortilis Camp and one night next to Lake Manyara National Park at your choice between Fanaka Lodge or Migunga Tented Camp.

The following 6 nights you will spend in Zanzibar at your choice between Mermaids Cove Beach Resort and Spa, Sunset Kendwa, Ras Michamvi Beach Resort, Palumbo ReefPalumbo Kendwa or Samaki Lodge.

For Standard accommodation please choose between Fumba Beach Lodge, Che Che Vule Villa or Swahili House.


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Day 1: Flight to Kilimanjaro - Moshi

Welcome to Kilimanjaro, TANZANIA. Upon arrival at KILIMANJARO International Airport, you’ll meet and greet our friendly Tanzanian representative, who will pick you up and transfer by car/minibus to the city of Moshi on the base of the magnificent Kilimanjaro Mountain. The drive from the airport is in places scenic, if you consider that the highest peak of Africa is on your left side accompanying you for most of the journey to Moshi. Upon arrival in the city, proceed for accommodation and dinner. Overnight at MOSHI HOTEL in Moshi.
NOTE 1: Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi is about 1 hour drive.
NOTE 2: If your flight arrives in the morning or noon time (no later than 1pm) we can arrange full day or half day activities in the Moshi area. Possibility for Camel riding, visit and bath at the Chemka Springs, walk tour and visit at Marangu Waterfall, Moshi bicycle tour, Kilimanjaro Mountain Base trekking, Maasai Village Cultural Tour etc. All our daily activities around Moshi area can be seen separately in our Activities page. Possibility to go directly to these activities and accommodation and dinner in the evening.
NOTE 3: If your flight arrives in the morning or noon time (no later than 1pm) and you do not take any activities, you have the choice to rest in your hotel before safari or to walk and do shopping in Moshi City.

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Day 2: Moshi - Arusha National Park - Karatu

Start your day very early with a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Afterwards, early morning (around 7am), together with your Safari guide and our representative, proceed in a lifetime adventure towards a spectacular morning game drive in Arusha National Park. Here you can see amazing creatures of the park like large herds of lovely elephants a spectacular sight in the dry season, huge herds of wildebeest, zebras, elands and Oryx are also gathering together to stay in Arusha National Park until the rain starts when they migrate again to better grazing areas. If you are very lucky, you could catch in action some spectacular wildlife moments. During the game drive you will get the chance for a picnic boxed lunch. You will also have the option to participate in another type of experience in Arusha National Park. It can be a once in a lifetime chance for a few hours walking safari with one of the park’s rangers to see Arusha National Park’s fauna close by. For the walking safari, you will be accompanied by an armed ranger, who will guide you through the forest up to the waterfall and the point for viewing the black and white colobus monkeys. In the late afternoon we will depart for Karatu where you will arrive no later than 7pm in the arranged lodge where you can have dinner and take some rest as you get prepared for tommorow’s game trip. For dinner and accommodation, you can choose between Farm of Dreams Lodge, Bougainvillea Lodge or Country Lodge.
NOTE 1: Moshi Urban to Arusha National Park is around 2 hours’ drive.
NOTE 2: Arusha National Parks to Karatu is around 3 hours’ drive.
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Day 3: Karatu - Ngorongoro Crater - Ndutu

Start your day early around 7am with a delicious breakfast at your lodge. Afterwards, maybe around 8am, together with your Safari guide, proceed in a one of the best experiences. Today you will drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area which is just half an hour away from Karatu and descend over 600 meters to the floor of the Ngorongoro crater for a day crater tour. Explore the forest areas that are inhabited by monkeys and elephants, the lake area, where you may see the flamingos and the open savannah where the lions hunt for food. Just after we leave the city of Karatu, you will be able to see much better the higher plains of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area which is a protected area and a World Heritage Site. As we pass through the gates, we will be in one of the most beautiful places in Tanzania. Before we descend into Ngorongoro Crater, if the sky is clear and outside is sunny, we can stop at a viewpoint offering magnificent views over the crater. You must know that Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s biggest whole volcanic caldera at 8300 sq km and is for sure the most stunning area in Tanzania and not only. It is frequently described as one of the world’s wonders, not only because of its geological magnificence, but also because it serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s largest populations of large mammals. As you descend into the crater, please look for animals hidden in the forest. You will also be able to see far away in the crater where the animals will look like small spots in the immensity of the caldera floor. Whenever you will wish, you can have a picnic boxed lunch served in the crater. Enjoy this full day game drive where you can get the chance to see four out of the big five, with Ngorongoro crater being the only place in Northern Tanzania where you can see black rhinoceros. During the day, continue your Safari game drive even outside Ngorongoro Crater until the afternoon when we will proceed towards Ndutu Area of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Accommodation and dinner will be provided at Ndutu Safari Lodge.
NOTE 1: Karatu to Ngorongoro Gate is about 30 minutes’ drive
NOTE 2: The drive from the Crater to Ndutu area takes about 3 hours.
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Day 4: Ndutu - Central Serengeti National Park

Start your day with a your regular breakfast at your lodge, followed by a morning game drive together with your Safari guide. After enjoying your sweet breakfast we will head to the Lake Ndutu area, situated in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, part of the southern Serengeti eco-system. Lake Ndutu is alkaline, like most of the other Rift lakes, however the water is still drinkable and used by a wide array of local wildlife.  Here you can enjoy the Game drives, especially spectacular when the herds of the Great Migration are on the plains. If you wish you can visit the fascinating archaeological site at Olduvai Gorge (Where the skull of first believed human being skull Zinjanthropus boisei was found), but there are also other activities in the area. Please check our Activities Page.
After lunch at your Ndutu Safari Lodge, if you choose to visit Olduvai (Oldupai) Gorge we will proceed with this activity. If not, after lunch, we will do an afternoon game drive in Ndutu area as we go towards Serengeti National Park. The majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The area is usually heavily populated with elephants, birds and resident game animals. Overnight accommodation and dinner at your choice between Serengeti Mbugani Camp, Serengeti Acacia Camp or Serengeti Tortilis Camp.
NOTE 1: Ndutu area to Oldupai Gorge is 1 hour and 30 minutes
NOTE 2: Ndutu area to Central Serengeti is 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
NOTE 3: Olduvai Gorge to Central Serengeti is 2 hours
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Day 5: Serengeti National Park - Mto wa Mbu

Start your day with your healthy breakfast at your Serengeti camp. Afterwards, together with your Safari guide, go in a morning game drive in the central part of Serengeti National Park which is a World Heritage Site and recently proclaimed a World Wide Wonder. Serengeti National Park is undoubtedly one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in the world. The park is located some 320 km northwest of Arusha, extending almost to Lake Victoria to the west, covering a total area of 14,763 square kilometres. Aptly named “endless plains” by the Maasai people, you immediately experience this vastness as you enter the south-eastern plains of the park from Ngorongoro. It was declared a protected area in 1921 and considered a National Park in 1951 making Serengeti the oldest National Park in Tanzania. The principal features of the Serengeti are the short and long grass plains in the south and east, the acacia Savannah in the central areas, the hilly and densely wooded areas in the north and the extensive woodland in the west. There is a variety of scenery, which include plains, lakes, hills and the rock outcrops called kopjes. The main game drive areas in Serengeti are Seronera Valley in the central part, the Western Corridor, and northern Serengeti with the spectacular Mara River. Today we will be in the Seronera valley in central Serengeti, endowed with permanent surface water, attracting a large concentration of wildlife throughout the year. Common animals that can be seen here are lions, buffaloes, impalas, hippos, waterbucks, elephants, cheetahs, leopards and over 400 species of birds. Serengeti provides sanctuary to the highest concentration of plains animals in the world. During the full day game drive, you will also have a picnic boxed lunch. In the afternoon we will continue with our game drive in the south part of Serengeti. No later than 3pm we will exit Serengeti National Park and we will transit Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you will have another chance to see more from the wildlife and Maasai villages. Upon exiting Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the late afternoon, we will proceed to Mto wa Mbu city close by Lake Manyara National Park. Overnight accommodation and dinner will be provided at your choice between Fanaka Lodge or Migunga Tented Camp.
NOTE 1: Serengeti to Mto wa Mbu is about 3 hours’ drive.
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Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park - Zanzibar

Start your day with a traditional breakfast at your chosen accommodation. Afterwards, together with your Safari guide go for a game drive to Lake Manyara National Park, which is rich with all different species of animals. To maximize game viewing you will carry a picnic lunch with you and spend the day in the park. Explore the range of different habitats that include swamps, woodland, soda lakes and the short grass plains. The sea of grass provides little cover and the young are easy pickings for a variety of predators. Wildebeest calves can run within minutes after they are born and within 3 days they are normally strong enough to keep up with the herd. Lake Manyara National Park is more famous due to the tree climbing lions which if you are lucky enough, you can spot them on the trees branches. But it is also famous for the many species of birds found here. At the appropriate time we will drive you to Arusha airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
When arriving at Zanzibar International Airport you will be met by our guide and transferred to your beach resort. You have different choices for accommodation. Please see our full list with all the available accommodation for Zanzibar.
NOTE 1: Mto wa Mbu to Arusha Airport is about 1 hour and a half drive.
NOTE 2: If you want, we have different optional activities to do in Lake Manyara National Park. Please check in our Activities page.
NOTE 3: Arusha Airport to Zanzibar City is about 1 hour to 1 hour and a half by flight.
NOTE 4: You will have dinner included on your first night in Zanzibar.
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Day 7: Relax at your hotel

Spend the day at your own peace. Relax on the white sand beaches, swim in the ocean and do whatever you wish. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight stay will be at your chosen Zanzibar hotel. We can arrange optional activities. Just ask.
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Day 8: Relax at your hotel

Spend the day at your own peace. Relax on the white sand beaches, swim in the ocean and do whatever you wish. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight stay will be at your chosen Zanzibar hotel. We can arrange optional activities. Just ask.
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Day 9: Relax at your hotel

Spend the day at your own peace. Relax on the white sand beaches, swim in the ocean and do whatever you wish. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight stay will be at your chosen Zanzibar hotel. We can arrange optional activities. Just ask.
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Day 10: Relax at your hotel

Spend the day at your own peace. Relax on the white sand beaches, swim in the ocean and do whatever you wish. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight stay will be at your chosen Zanzibar hotel. We can arrange optional activities. Just ask.
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Day 11: Relax at your hotel

Spend the day at your own peace. Relax on the white sand beaches, swim in the ocean and do whatever you wish. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight stay will be at your chosen Zanzibar hotel. We can arrange optional activities. Just ask.
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Day 12: Depart back home

Start your day with your usual breakfast at your hotel. At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Zanzibar International Airport for your flight back home.

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