Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi to Arusha
Your safari kicks off at 08:00 when you board the overland truck in Nairobi and drive into Tanzania, reaching Arusha by afternoon. This gateway town gives you time to walk through local markets and visit a nearby Maasai village to connect with the community. You'll stay at the Meserani Snake Park tonight, where there's a collection of snakes, crocodiles, and other reptiles to check out before bed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Browse local markets in Arusha
- Walk to nearby Maasai village with resident guide
- Visit Meserani Snake Park reptile collection
Landmarks/POIs Mount Meru Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti National Park Lake Manyara National Park Tarangire National Park - Day 2
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
After transferring to dedicated safari vehicles, you'll cross the Great Rift Valley and head into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, driving around the crater rim before pushing out onto the Serengeti plains. Game drives throughout the day give you solid chances to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, and plenty more. By evening you'll be at an unfenced campsite where you can fall asleep listening to the African bush around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drives in Serengeti National Park with resident guide
- Drive around Ngorongoro Crater rim
Landmarks/POIs Great Rift Valley Ngorongoro Conservation Area Serengeti National Park 
- Days 3 - 4
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Start with one more game drive through the Serengeti to catch any wildlife you missed, then head back to the Ngorongoro Crater rim for camping. The next morning you'll descend into the crater on steep roads and spot buffalo, rhino, leopard, and lion (giraffes can't handle the terrain). After lunch at camp, you'll pack up and drive back to Arusha, wrapping up these crater days.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Serengeti National Park
- Game drive into Ngorongoro Crater with resident guide
Landmarks/POIs Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater - Day 5
Arusha to Bagamoyo
You'll drive toward the Indian Ocean coast heading for Zanzibar, and on clear days Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peak shows up along the way. Reaching Bagamoyo, a historic port town from the late 1700s known for its dhow sailing boats, you'll settle into accommodation on the outskirts near palm-lined beaches overlooking the Indian Ocean.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Mount Kilimanjaro 
- Day 6
Bagamoyo to Dar es Salaam
A 2 to 3 hour coastal drive takes you to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's main port and cultural hub with Arab architecture, colorful markets, and turquoise waters. You'll have free time to swim or walk around the city before catching the ferry to Zanzibar tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Swimming at the beach
- Explore Dar es Salaam city
- Days 7 - 9
Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
The ferry gets you to Zanzibar in the morning with the day open to explore Stone Town independently, wandering the cobbled alleys and taking in the colonial architecture. Spend the next two days at northern beaches relaxing, swimming, and snorkeling. Spice plantations, tropical scenery, and marine life are all accessible, plus optional massages, yacht trips, and sunset dhow cruises if those appeal to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
Optional Activities
- Explore historic Stone Town independently
- Visit spice plantation
- Snorkeling at the coast
- Beach relaxation and swimming
- Massages
- Yacht trips
- Sunset dhow cruise
Landmarks/POIs Stone Town - Day 10
Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
Take one last swim or fit in some shopping before catching the ferry back to Dar es Salaam. When you arrive, your tour winds down and you'll head home from there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
Optional Activities
- Final swim
- Last-minute shopping
