Itinerary
- Day 1
Safari Orientation
Your safari begins when you meet up with your expert guide who walks you through everything you need to know before heading into Tanzania's wilderness. The guide covers safety, what to expect, and how the next days will unfold, so you'll feel prepared and confident as you start this adventure.
Included Activities
- Meet expert safari guide and receive safari briefing
- Day 2
Volcanoes National Park
You trek deep into Volcanoes National Park searching for mountain gorillas on the volcanic slopes and through bamboo thickets. Golden monkeys appear along the way, and you'll spot various Albertine Rift Valley bird species during guided day hikes through this dense jungle landscape full of different plant and animal life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided day hikes in Volcanoes National Park
- Mountain gorilla trekking experience
Landmarks Volcanoes National Park Virunga Mountains - Day 3
Arusha
Arusha shows you the energy and colors of a central northern Tanzania hub. Walking through bustling streets, you get a real sense of local life and how things work here. This stop feels important to understanding the region before you head deeper into the safari areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Arusha town
Landmarks Arusha - Day 4
Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park has Mt Meru as its backdrop, and you'll search for giraffe, zebra, buffalo, elephant and hippo throughout the day. The park includes Ngurdoto Crater, sometimes called 'Little Ngorongoro' because it resembles the larger famous crater. You move through varied landscapes with different terrain and vegetation types.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game viewing in Arusha National Park
- Visit Ngurdoto Crater
Landmarks Arusha National Park Mt Meru Ngurdoto Crater - Day 5
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire comes alive with giant baobab trees and large elephant populations that you'll see throughout the day. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes and zebras roam the river woodland, open plains and rolling hills where you're searching for them.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game viewing in Tarangire National Park
Landmarks Tarangire National Park - Days 6 - 7
Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro Highlands
Two days in Central Serengeti put you in the park's heart where wildlife gathers in large numbers across acacia-filled landscapes with endless horizons. Later you move into cool forests of the Ngorongoro Highlands where elephant, buffalo and possibly leopard inhabit the different terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game viewing in Central Serengeti
- Wildlife viewing in Ngorongoro Highlands
Landmarks Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Highlands - Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater
At Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, you're positioned high above the crater with views that stretch across the landscape. Each morning brings mist rising from the crater floor, and by evening you watch shadows lengthen across the vista from your well-appointed room or the crater-view restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Ngorongoro Crater - Days 9 - 10
Lake Manyara
Two days at Lake Manyara show you where Tanzania's plains meet the Rift Valley escarpment. The park's famous elephants and tree-climbing lions come into view, along with baboons and rich birdlife. You'll watch predators hunt prey in this scenic setting between forest and water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game viewing at Lake Manyara National Park
Landmarks Lake Manyara National Park - Days 11 - 13
Zanzibar Island
Zanzibar Island reveals its spice trade heritage as you arrive. Stone Town's architecture, spice-filled markets and museums fill your days, with the Muslim call to prayer creating powerful historical atmosphere. Fine beaches and scenery spread across the rest of the island waiting to be seen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Stone Town architecture, museums and markets
- Experience Zanzibar's spice trade heritage and history
Landmarks Stone Town Zanzibar Island - Days 14 - 15
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort in northern Zanzibar offers relaxation with Indian Ocean views. Bars, spa and massage services line the grounds alongside winding swimming pools, and your room features whitewashed walls with African-Arab heritage decor touches.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort - Day 16
Departure
Your time in Tanzania comes to an end, closing out days filled with wildlife encounters and natural landscapes throughout this remarkable country.
