Day 1: Arrival
A representative from Travel Wise Safari Ltd will greet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and take you to your accommodations in Arusha. On this day, you'll meet your mountain guide(s) to discuss the hiking route and make sure you have everything you need. If anything is missing, they'll assist you in renting it.
Day 2: From Moshi/Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
You'll be picked up in Moshi and driven to Lake Manyara National Park. After arriving and having lunch at the lodge or campsite, you'll embark on an afternoon game drive. This park is known for its unique wildlife, including elephants and tree-climbing lions.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 3: Lake Manyara to Serengeti
After breakfast, you'll head to Serengeti National Park through the scenic farmlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descending into the Serengeti, you'll be greeted by endless plains teeming with wildlife. Arriving in the Seronera area, you'll enjoy lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 4: Serengeti Plains
For an additional cost, you can experience a Hot Air Balloon ride over the Serengeti Plains, offering a unique perspective of the wildlife and stunning landscapes. After an early breakfast, you'll embark on a game drive along the Sogore River Circuit, where you might spot lions, gazelles, topi, ostriches, and cheetahs. Visit the Serengeti Seronera Lodge's Visitor Centre during the morning, followed by a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, explore the Kopjes Circuit, home to lion prides and fascinating rock formations.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 5: Serengeti Plains to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast at the lodge, you'll depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at Olduvai Gorge, where significant discoveries in human evolution were made. Arriving at the lodge for lunch, you'll descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari. The crater supports diverse wildlife, including wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, elephants, and predators like lions and cheetahs. You'll also visit Lake Magadi, known for flamingos and hippos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you'll head to Tarangire National Park. The park, with its Acacia woodland and Baobab trees, is famous for large elephant herds and rare species like Greater Kudu and Fringed-eared Oryx. After a picnic lunch, you'll enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 7: Tarangire National Park
An early morning game drive in Tarangire National Park will be followed by breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, you'll return to Moshi or the airport. Upon arrival in Moshi, you'll have a late lunch, marking the end of your African safari adventure. You'll be taken to your hotel to prepare for the upcoming 5-day Zanzibar safari.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
Day 8: Arrival in Zanzibar
Our driver will meet you at the airport or ferry dock and transfer you to your hotel. Spend the evening relaxing in Stone Town.
Overnight at: Tembo House
Day 9: Stone Town Tour
After an early breakfast, take a private guided tour of Stone Town, including visits to traditional spice markets, the old fort, and the slave museum. After lunch, drive to the northern coast of the island.
Overnight at: Tembo House
Day 10: Fumba Village
After an early breakfast, we'll pick you up at 9 am and head to Fumba Village on the southwestern part of the island to start the Safari Blue Tour, featuring swimming among beautiful corals and sandbanks. We'll stop at Kwale Island for a seafood lunch. After lunch, we'll drive to Nungwi at the north end of the island.
Overnight at Amaan Bungalows
Day 11: Mnemba Island
Begin the day with a half-day boat ride including lunch and snorkeling at Mnemba Island, known for its white sands, clear waters, and colorful tropical fish. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach or by the pool.
Overnight at Amaan Bungalows
Day 12: Departure Day
We will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your onward journey.
*Please note*: This itinerary is subject to change with or without prior notice based on local conditions and park rules. The order of places visited may also change at the guide's discretion.