Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

You will be picked up from the airport by a Lights on Africa representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha where you will spend an overnight.

Accommodation: Hotel Gran Melia Arusha or Similar.

Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

In the morning you will be collected from your lodge in Arusha by your safari guide. We set out for Tarangire National Park on a tarmac road across gently rolling Maasai plains with scattered acacia trees. Tarangire National Park, well known for its large elephant herds, is also host to a multitude of other creatures. From the open roof of our safari jeep, we experience the seasonal swamps, savanna, and life-giving Tarangire River, endeavoring to encounter a multitude of creatures, from zebra to wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and giraffe, to name a few. It is possible we will glimpse lions stalking prey or leopards relaxing in the trees above.You will drive to one of our carefully selected luxury lodges for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge or Similar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, we will continue with your epic safari in Lake Manyara National Park. This relatively small but diverse park, 120km west of Arusha, is so named for the shallow salt lake which covers seventy percent of the park’s surface area. Flooding and drying with the seasons the soda lake is home to thousands of flamingos as well as over 500 other bird species. On our exploration of the park, we will see monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, elephants, and, with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes; not only open grassy plains but also primate-filled woodlands and baobabs dotted cliffs. After another memorable game drive we head back at lodge, with our adventure replete with images of the African wilds to last a lifetime.

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge or Similar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 4: Transfer to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will continue towards the fertile highlands where wheat and corn are grown by the Iraq people. Along the way, we’ll pass through the mist-shrouded rainforests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you might be lucky enough to see baboons or even leopards and elephants in the dense undergrowth. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be able to see the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling onwards to the Serengeti National Park, which you will reach by mid-day. The Serengeti National Park is the largest park in Tanzania with diverse landscapes and habitats, such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah, and mountains. After an extensive game drive, you will drive to your accommodation where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Kubu kubu Tented Lodge or Similar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 5: Serengeti National Park

This entire day is set aside for game drives upon the Serengeti. The Serengeti, the habitat of an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo, is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. In November and December, the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return to the north. Apart from the migrating herds, we may have the opportunity to see the resident predators, leopards, cheetah, and lions, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

After an unforgettable day, we will return to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner, and our overnight sleep on The Endless Plain.

Accommodation: Kubu kubu Tented Lodge or Similar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater

After breakfast, you will head out from Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater. You might be able to spot the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard – before embarking on your journey to Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO world heritage site formed millions of years ago is 600 m deep and covers roughly 264 square kilometers. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 30,000, the Crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. You will arrive at the Crater rim before lunch. You will descend into the Crater and very quickly, you will be able to see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area. With a little bit of luck, you might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass.After lunch and a full afternoon inside the Crater, you will head to Arushawhere you will spend a night at a luxury lodge.

Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge or Similar.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.

Day 7: Arusha to Zanzibar

You will be picked up from your accommodation and transferred to Arusha airport where you will take a flight to Zanzibar.You will spend the first night in Stone Town for a day of relaxation with amazing views of the old city. There is a possibility of arranging extra activities such as a day tour in Stone Town including the Old Town guided tour, Spice Tour, and Prison Island. A tour to Jozani Forest can also be organized. All tours and excursions can be arranged at the hotel.

Accommodation: Zanzibar Serena Hotel or Similar.

Meals: Bed & Breakfast.

Day 8: Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

After breakfast at your hotel, you can choose to kick back and enjoy the swimming pool or you can choose to go out by the ocean or pool area to relax and rejuvenate. Later in the evening you can choose to go back to your room or relax by the pool area till late at night. The choice is yours.

Accommodation: Zanzibar Serena Hotel or Similar.

Meals: Bed & Breakfast.

Day 9-11: Stone Town to North Coast(Nungwi)

Located in the northern part of the island, Nungwi is a lively village surrounded by some of Zanzibar’s most beautiful beaches. At the time of your choice, you will transfer to this location, approximately 50 km from Stone Town. Once a sleepy fishing village, it is now a popular island destination full of life. It is also one of the only places from where you can see both the sunrise and sunset over the ocean. You can take some rest and enjoy this paradise made of beautiful beaches of white sand and turquoise water of the Indian Ocean.

Accommodation:Melia Zanzibar or Similar.

Meals: All Inclusive.

Day 12: Departure

You can spend the last hours of your journey relaxing. At an appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport in time to catch your flight.

Accommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals: Breakfast