During this 11-day safari, you will look for the “Big Five” in the bush and relax on Zanzibar’s beaches. This tour includes full board, an English-speaking guide, and the private use of a 4×4 Jeep (with cold drinks, snacks, power sockets, and binoculars supplied). This safari is a fun journey where all your dreams come true as you spend time in this African paradise.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) (or Arusha Airport (ARK), which caters to domestic flights), our Sept Safaris representative will humbly meet and welcome you to Tanzania. You will be driven to your accommodation in Arusha, where you can relax, enjoy delicious African food, and stay overnight in a calm environment in the center of the city. The accommodations have a natural set-up and a beautiful garden. Rest well as you wait for the safari to start the next day!
After an early breakfast, our tour guide driver will pick you up from your accommodations and you’ll begin a beautiful journey to Tarangire National Park (lunch will be eaten en route).
The park is famous for its large elephant herds, tree-climbing African pythons, and diverse landscapes. You will see seasonal swamps, savannahs, and the Tarangire River. Keep an eye out for lions stalking their prey and leopards relaxing in the trees above. Once the game drives are complete, we will drive you to the lodge to relax, have dinner, and stay overnight. We assure you that your day here will be amazing and full of authentic experiences.
After waking up early in the morning and eating a delicious breakfast, we will transfer you (and your picnic lunch boxes) to Serengeti National Park. You will see incredible wildlife en route as the game drive takes you past the Ngorongoro Conservation Area into the Central Serengeti.
You will have a half-day game drive in the park on arrival day and a full-day game drive on the second day. Dinner and your overnight stays will be at the camp.
Serengeti National Park features some of Tanzania's most diverse nature. Here you will witness the Great Migration, which involves more than 2.5 million wildebeests, gazelle, zebras, and antelopes traveling between the Masai Mara and Serengeti ecosystems. It is also home to Africa's "Big Five." You can visit the park throughout the year.
After an early breakfast, you will drive out of Serengeti National Park towards Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. You will carry a packed lunch so you can eat at a picnic site at midday.
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most famous sites and is said to have the highest density of wildlife in Africa. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is sometimes described as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”. The crater has achieved world-renowned status, attracting an ever-increasing number of visitors yearly. You are unlikely to escape other vehicles here, but you are guaranteed excellent wildlife viewing in a genuinely mind-blowing environment. There is nowhere else in Africa quite like Ngorongoro! It is also one of the best places in the country to see the endangered black rhinoceros. The park is home to the entirety of the “Big Five” and is a perfect place to see lions and Cape buffalo year-round.
Later you will drive to Karatu for dinner and your overnight stay.
After breakfast, our tour guide driver will pick you up and then drive you to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive (you’ll carry a packed lunch with you). Lake Manyara National Park is well-known for its unusual tree-climbing lions and vast elephant herds. Also, get ready to see the shores of the lake, which are teeming with pink flamingos and more than 400 species of birds, many of them waterfowl or migrants.
Later in the evening, we will transfer you back to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will relax and enjoy dinner and your overnight stay.
After breakfast, you will go on a short, guided tour of Stone Town. After the tour you will head straight to the northern coast of Zanzibar, known as Nungwi. Nungwi has white coral sand that seems to glow even after nightfall. Its expansive coastline is open for swimming and snorkeling in some of Africa's most pristine, reef-rich waters. It is one of the rare Zanzibari beaches untroubled by severe undulations of high and low tides, making it perfect for all-day water activities. Deep-sea fishing near Nungwi is top-notch, with opportunities to catch kingfish, yellowfin tuna, and enormous striped marlin from the Indian Ocean. Plenty of activities are offered, including walking tours, sunset cruises, diving excursions, and parasailing—just to name a few. Still, all it really takes is a sunset sighting of traditional dhow boats bobbing on the sea to be captivated by this enchanting African beach. You will spend four nights here (with breakfast and dinner provided).
After breakfast, you can relax at the resort for a few more hours. We will then pick you up at the resort and transfer you to Zanzibar International Airport, where our safari ends.
On the way back to Zanzibar International Airport, you can stop at Stone Town to buy souvenirs if you wish.