Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Drive Time: Approx. 1 hour driving to the hotel

Destination: Arusha – Under the Shades Safari Lodge (www.undertheshadesafarilodge.co.tz)
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your private safari guide.
Transfer to your lodge, located in a peaceful setting just outside Arusha, to rest and recover from your flight.

• Meals: Dinner (if arriving before 8 PM) Overnight: Under the Shades Safari Lodge

Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Elephant Paradise

Drive Time: Approx. 2 hours to the park gate
Today, we will depart for Tarangire National Park, carrying picnic lunches to enjoy later in the day. Upon arrival, you will spend the entire afternoon on game drives, exploring this incredible park known for its majestic baobab trees and sweeping landscapes.

Tarangire supports a remarkable diversity of wildlife, including giraffes, buffalo, eland, and zebras grazing on the open plains. It is also home to predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, which can often be seen resting under the shade or on the hunt.

One of the park’s most impressive highlights is its elephant population — with up to 6,000 elephants roaming the area, Tarangire offers some of the best elephant sightings in East Africa, providing fantastic opportunities for photography and observation.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner    Overnight: Osupuko Tarangire Lodge (https://new.osupukolodges.com)

Day 3: Full Day Safari in Tarangire

Drive Time: Approx. 8 hours

Spend a full day exploring Tarangire’s varied landscapes, from riverine forests to open savannahs.
Look out for lions, leopards, giraffes, and migratory birds. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your game drive.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner    Overnight: Osupuko Tarangire Lodge

Day 4: Cultural Encounters & Journey to Ngorongoro

Drive Time: Approx. 5 hours includes cultural experience

After breakfast, you will be transferred to an authentic Maasai village, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to observe members of the community as they go about their morning rituals. This is a special chance to experience the traditional Maasai way of life and gain a deeper understanding of their culture and customs.

Next, continue to a local school to see what a typical school day in Tanzania looks like. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with teachers and students, sit in on classes, and share smiles and stories — the perfect cultural exchange, with no tests or homework required!

From there, travel to the vibrant village of Mto wa Mbu, known for its rich mix of tribes and traditions. During your guided walk through the village, you’ll witness daily life in this rural community and explore bustling local markets.

The highlight of your visit will be a traditional Tanzanian lunch, lovingly prepared by a local family. Your hosts will explain the culinary traditions and ingredients behind each dish, making this both a delicious and educational experience.

After lunch, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, arriving in time to witness a breathtaking African sunset over the rim of this world-renowned natural wonder.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, overnight: Lions Paw Lodge (Ngorongoro https://karibucamps.com/)

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Natural Wonder of the World

Drive Time: Approx. 6 hours of game viewing

 Today after breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Descend into the crater for a morning game drive in one of the most extraordinary wildlife destinations on earth.

The crater floor is a vast expanse of lush grasslands, providing rich grazing grounds for a wide variety of wildlife. Here, you’ll encounter zebras, gazelles, wildebeest, elephants, warthogs, and the rare black rhino.

Thanks to the abundant prey species, Ngorongoro also boasts a dense population of lions, offering incredible opportunities to observe these majestic predators in their natural habitat.

During your game drive, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery, before continuing your exploration of this unique ecosystem.

In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Lions Paw Lodge

Day 6: Olduvai Gorge to Serengeti National Park

Drive Time: Approx. 7 hours includes Olduvai stop and afternoon game drive

After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife sanctuary and home to the greatest concentration of large mammals on Earth. Here, vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles roam freely across the endless plains in search of fresh grazing and water, creating one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles.

Along the way, stop at Olduvai Gorge, often called the “Cradle of Mankind.” This remarkable site is a steep-sided ravine stretching nearly 30 miles long and 295 feet deep. During an informative on-site lecture, learn about the groundbreaking work of Drs. Louis and Mary Leakey, whose archaeological discoveries here uncovered key fossils that provided profound insight into the story of human evolution.

You’ll have the opportunity to view the exposed fossil deposits and ancient remains, some dating back as far as 2 million to 15,000 years ago, offering a fascinating glimpse into our shared history.

Enjoy lunch at the gorge, then continue your journey with a game drive en route into the Serengeti, arriving at your camp in time to relax and soak in the beauty of a spectacular African sunset.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner    Overnight: Land of Nature Safari Camp (Central Serengeti www.landofnaturecamps.com)

Day 7 & Day 8: Serengeti Safari – Peak Migration

Drive Time: Approx. 8 hours of morning and afternoon game drives

Spend two full days in the Serengeti, tracking the Great Migration and searching for big cats such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
Each day features morning and afternoon game drives, with optional full-day safaris and picnic lunches.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner    Overnight: Land of Nature Safari Camp

Day 9: Fly to Zanzibar – The Spice Island

Drive Time: Approx. 2 hours flight

After a sunrise game drive and breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your morning flight to Zanzibar.
Upon arrival, transfer to your beach resort in the tranquil north-east coast.
Spend the rest of the day relaxing on the beach.

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner   Overnight: Zanzibar Queen Hotel (www.zanzibarqueen.com)

Day 10 & Day 11: Beach Relaxation in Zanzibar

Two full days to unwind and enjoy Zanzibar’s turquoise waters.
Optional activities include snorkelling, diving.

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner     Overnight: Zanzibar Queen Hotel

Day 12: Spice Farms & Transfer to Stone Town

After breakfast, check out and head to a local spice farm for a guided tour and tasting experience.
Continue to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and check in to your hotel.
The afternoon is at leisure for shopping or optional excursions such as a Prison Island tour.

• Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Maru Maru Hotel (Stone Town www.marumaruzanzibar.com)

Day 13: Explore Stone Town- Sunset Dhow Cruise

Spend the day discovering Stone Town’s winding alleys, bustling markets, and historical landmarks, including the Old Slave Market and House of Wonders.  In the evening, enjoy a traditional sunset dhow cruise

• Meals: Breakfast    Overnight: Maru Maru Hotel

Day 14: Departure

Depending on your international flight schedule, enjoy a final morning at leisure before being transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your onward journey.

• Meals: Breakfast

All hotel accommodations are subject to change at WRLDXPLR Travel discretion if necessary. 

Includes

*Accommodation and meals as stipulated in the itinerary on FB Basses as outlined on day by day 

*Transportation in a chauffeur driven 6-seater land Cruiser 4x4 with pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography. 

*Professional English-speaking Safari Guide with more than 20yrs of experience

*All Government taxes and levies.

*All arrival and departure transfers.

*24 hours stand-by contact number.

*Flights: Arusha to Zanzibar

*Flying Doctor membership in case of any emergence while in the bush

* All fees visiting parks includes crater fees

*Water and soft drinks during game drives

*24 hours stand-by contact number. 

 *Pace between days to allow enjoyment and enough time for game drives

*Gratuities for all Guides, Hotels, Meals, Porters, Transfers

Excludes:

 *International Flight

*Visa fees 

*Travel insurance – Highly recommend to purchase within 14 days of your deposit.  Check for CFAR, (Cancel for Any Reason).