Arusha
Zanzibar
Luxury
Wildlife, Beach, Cultural visits
Couples, Families, Long stay travellers
Drive in Fly out to Zanzibar
Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar
This 10 day safari follows the migration corridor from Tarangire to the golden grass of Northern Serengeti before ending on the paradisiac beaches of Zanzibar. The tour starts at a less-visited Arusha National Park, then continues to Tarangire, famous for large elephants, and where seasonal river crossings, and predator activity shape much of the experience.
Northern Serengeti brings a different pace during migration season, particularly near the Mara River where long waits often turn into rewarding sightings. The safari concludes in Zanzibar, giving time to slow down after several days on the road and in the bush, with space for coastal walks, seafood dinners, and late afternoons by the beach.
Arrival Formalities At Kilimanjaro International Airport Are Usually Straightforward, Though The Pace Can Vary Depending On The Number Of Incoming International Flights. Your Driver Guide Meets You Outside The Arrivals Lounge And Transfers You To Arusha, A Busy Safari Town Beneath Mount Meru. The Drive Takes Roughly 1 Hr Depending On Traffic.
The Rest Of The Day Is Yours To Rest After What’s Probably Been A Long Flight Or Spend Part Of The Afternoon By The Pool While Adjusting To The Cooler Evening Temperatures Common In Arusha. If Time Permits, Your Guide Provides A Short Safari Briefing On The Tour And What Should Be Expected During The Next 9 Days
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Arusha Coffee Lodge Or Similar
The First Safari Day Begins With A Short Drive To Arusha National Park, One Of The Few Parks In Tanzania Where Walking Safaris Are Permitted Under Ranger Supervision. Though Relatively Compact At 552 Sq Km, The Park Is Characterized By Forest, Crater Lakes, Open Grassland, And The Lower Slopes Of Mount Meru Within A Single Protected Area.
Common Wildlife Here Often Includes Giraffes, Buffaloes, Warthogs, Black And White Colobus Monkeys, And Small Antelope Species Usually Missed Later In The Safari Circuit. Around Midday, Lunch Is Taken At A Designated Picnic Site Near Momella Lakes Where Flamingos Are Sometimes Visible Along The Shoreline. The Afternoon Remains Relaxed With Additional Game Viewing Before Returning To Arusha In The Early Evening For Dinner And Preparation For The Longer Drive Scheduled The Following Morning.
Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Arusha Coffee Lodge Or Similar
A Slightly Earlier Departure Today Allows Time To Avoid Some Of The Morning Traffic Leaving Arusha. The Drive South West Toward Tarangire Passes Roadside Markets, Maize Farms, And Smaller Maasai Settlements Before Reaching The Park Gate Around Late Morning. Tarangire Covers Approximately 2,850 Square Kilometres And Is Strongly Associated With Elephant Activity, Particularly During The Dry Season When Animals Gather Around The
Tarangire River. Large Baobab Trees Dominate Many Sections Of The Park And Often Become Resting Spots For Lions During Hotter Hours. Lunch Is Served At A Picnic Site Overlooking The River Where Zebras, Waterbucks, And Elephants Are Commonly Seen Below. The Afternoon Game Drive Continues Deeper Into The Park Before Reaching The Lodge In Time For Showers, Drinks Near The Fire, And Dinner Under The Open Sky.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Tarangire Treetops Or Similar
Most Of Today Is Spent On The Road, Though The Changing Scenery Keeps The Drive Interesting. The Route Passes Mto Wa Mbu, Climbs The Ngorongoro Highlands, And Gradually Opens Into The Plains Of Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s Oldest National Park Covering Nearly 14,763 Square Kilometres. Wildlife Often Appears Before Reaching The Central Valley Itself, Especially Around The Seronera Region Where Permanent Water Attracts Year Round Predator Activity.
Lunch Is Usually Taken Near Naabi Hill Gate Before Continuing Deeper Into The Park. During Migration Months, Massive Herds Can Spread Across Large Sections Of The Ecosystem, Followed Closely By Lions, Hyenas, And Cheetahs. The Final Game Drive Of The Day Takes Place On The Way To Camp, Often Producing Rewarding Sightings During The Cooler Late Afternoon Hours Before Arrival For Dinner And Overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Nyota Luxury Camp Or Similar
The Route North Changes Noticeably As Open Grassland Gives Way To Rolling Hills, Thicker Bush, And River Systems Supporting Year Round Wildlife Activity. Northern Serengeti Receives Fewer Vehicles Than The Central Region, Particularly Outside The Migration Season, Making Game Viewing Feel More Spaced Out And Quieter. Depending On The Time Of Year, The Migration Herds May Already Be Concentrated Near The Mara River Where Crossing Attempts Sometimes Continue For Hours Before Animals Commit To The Water.
Picnic Lunch Is Served During The Drive, Often Beneath Acacia Shade Near One Of The Smaller River Crossings. Predator Sightings Remain Common Here, Particularly Lions And Hyenas Waiting Near Crossing Points. Arrival At Camp Comes Later In The Afternoon, Leaving Time For A Hot Shower, Drinks Around The Campfire, And Discussion About River Crossing Activity Reported That Day.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Mara Mara Tented Lodge Or Similar
Today Remains Flexible To Allow More Time Around The Migration Corridor And Nearby River Systems. Patience Becomes Important Here Since Crossings Rarely Happen On Schedule, And Long Quiet Periods Can Suddenly Shift Into Intense Movement Once The Herds Gather Near The Riverbanks. Crocodiles Are Often Visible Below The Crossings While Hippos Remain Active In Deeper Pools Nearby.
Away From The Migration Activity, Northern Serengeti Also Supports Elephant Groups, Topi, Elands, Leopards, And Large Lion Prides Using The Rocky Kopjes As Lookout Points. Lunch Is Arranged At Camp To Avoid Rushing Between Wildlife Sightings And Long Distances. Travellers Interested In A Hot Air Balloon Safari Can Arrange An Early Morning Departure In Advance, Followed By A Bush Breakfast After Landing. The Evening Remains Relaxed With Dinner Served Back At Camp Under Cooler Northern Serengeti Temperatures.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Mara Mara Tented Lodge Or Similar
The Morning Begins With A Final Game Drive Through Northern Serengeti Before Heading South Toward The Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Wildlife Sightings Continue Throughout The Journey Since Much Of The Drive Takes Place Within Protected Areas. The Landscape Shifts Steadily From Open Plains Into Cooler Highland Terrain With Denser Vegetation And Sharper Elevation Changes.
Lunch Is Usually Taken Near Naabi Hill Gate Before Continuing Toward The Crater Rim Where Temperatures Drop Noticeably By Late Afternoon. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Covers Approximately 8,292 Sq Km And Supports Both Wildlife Conservation And Maasai Pastoral Communities Within The Same Protected Region. Arrival At The Lodge Often Comes Just Before Sunset, With Clear Evenings Occasionally Revealing Distant Crater Views From The Lodge Terrace Before Dinner And Overnight Preparation For The Crater Descent Scheduled The Next Morning.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp Or Similar
An Early Descent Into Ngorongoro Crater Allows Time To Experience The Best Of The Early Hours Before Vehicle Activity Increases Later In The Morning. The Crater Measures Roughly 260 Square Kilometres And Supports One Of The Densest Concentrations Of Wildlife In East Africa Due To Permanent Water Availability And Enclosed Grazing Areas.
Game Viewing Here Often Includes Buffaloes, Spotted Hyenas, Lions, Hippos, And Occasional Black Rhinos Grazing Further From The Main Roads. Lunch Is Served At The Designated Picnic Site Near The Hippo Pool Before Beginning The Drive Back Toward Arusha. A Scheduled Domestic Flight Later In The Afternoon Connects To Zanzibar Where The Atmosphere Changes Quickly From Safari Terrain To Humid Coastal Air And Indian Ocean Temperatures. Upon Arrival, Transfer To The Beach Resort For Dinner And A Quieter Evening After Several Long Safari Days.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Zuri Zanzibar Or Similar
The Pace Slows Considerably Today After Several Days Spent On Safari And Longer Driving Distances. Today Is Yours To Rest By The Beach, Swimming, Or Optional Activities Arranged Directly Through The Resort. Traditional Dhow Boats Are Often Visible Offshore During The Afternoon While Local Fishermen Return Toward Nearby Villages Before Sunset.
Travellers Interested In Cultural Activities Can Arrange Visits To Stone Town, Spice Farms, Or Snorkelling Excursions To Nearby Reefs. Lunch Is Served At The Resort Restaurant With Fresh Seafood Commonly Featured On The Menu Depending On The Daily Catch. The Evening Offers Relaxation With Oceanfront Dinner Service And Cooler Sea Breeze Conditions After Sunset.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Zuri Zanzibar Or Similar
Most Departures Today Depend On International Flight Schedules, Allowing A Slower Morning For Travellers Leaving Later In The Day. Breakfast Is Served At The Resort Before Transfer Arrangements To Zanzibar International Airport. Depending On Departure Timing, There May Still Be Enough Opportunity For A Final Walk Along The Beach Or Short Time By The Pool Before Checkout Procedures Begin.
Hotel Staff Usually Assist With Luggage And Airport Coordination, Particularly During Busier Travel Periods When Security Queues At The Airport Become Longer Than Expected. For Travellers Continuing Toward Another Destination Within East Africa, Additional Domestic Connections Can Also Be Arranged From Zanzibar. The Safari Formally Ends After Airport Drop Off.
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