Overview
Highlights
- Game drives in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater
- Opportunities to spot the Big Five and tree-climbing lions
- Scenic landscapes: baobab forests, soda lakes, and volcanic craters
- Guided tours of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Leisure time on Zanzibar’s world-class beaches
- Seamless transfers and domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
Itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Meet & greet and transfer to your hotel in Arusha
Safari briefing and rest before your adventure
Overnight: Hotel in Arusha
Meals: Dinner
Drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hours)
Game drive through baobab-dotted landscapes
Spot elephants, lions, wildebeest, and a variety of birdlife
Overnight: Lodge/Camp near Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning departure to Lake Manyara
Game drive exploring forest, open plains, and lakeside terrain
Possible sightings of tree-climbing lions, hippos, and flamingos
Overnight: Lodge near Lake Manyara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari
Encounter rhinos, lions, elephants, and more in the caldera
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic crater spot
Overnight: Lodge in Karatu or crater rim
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Return drive to Arusha (approx. 3–4 hours)
Lunch en route or in Arusha, then transfer to airport
Fly to Zanzibar Island
Meet & greet at airport, transfer to beach resort
Overnight: Beach Resort in Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a full day of leisure on the beach
Optional activities: snorkeling, diving, kayaking, or spa treatments
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Half-day guided tour of Stone Town
Visit historic landmarks: House of Wonders, Old Fort, Slave Market
Explore vibrant local markets and Swahili architecture
Overnight: Beach Resort or Hotel in Stone Town
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Option 1: Visit a local spice farm to learn about Zanzibar’s spice heritage
Option 2: Continue enjoying beachside relaxation or hotel amenities
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Last full day at leisure to swim, sunbathe, or explore independently
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning at leisure depending on flight time
Transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your departure
Meals: Breakfast
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- All airport transfers (Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar)
- 4x4 private safari vehicle with professional English-speaking guide
- Park entry fees (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro)
- Accommodation: 4 nights on safari, 5 nights in Zanzibar
- All meals as indicated
- Domestic flight: Arusha to Zanzibar
- Guided Stone Town tour
- Bottled water during game drives
Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Optional activities (spice tour, diving, water sports, etc.)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Lunches and beverages in Zanzibar unless stated
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