10 day serengeti and zanzibar

Leaving behind the bustle of Nairobi, we travel south to the Tanzanian border. After completing border formalities, we continue to the busy town of Arusha, our base for the night. Northern Tanzania is home to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Kilimanjaro.

• Route: Nairobi to Arusha
• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Border Post: Tanzania: Namanga, Open: 24hrs / Kenya: Namanga, Tel: +254 455 32002, Open: 24 hrs

We are collected this morning in safari-style vehicles and depart Arusha early, heading directly towards the Serengeti National Park. In the afternoon, we will arrive at our camp in the Seronera region, located in the heart of the Serengeti. The camp is surrounded by spectacular views and abundant wildlife, offering a serene evening experience.

• Route: Arusha to Serengeti National Park (Seronera)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Included Highlight: Afternoon safari drive into Seronera

This morning we rise early to enjoy a full day’s game drive through Serengeti National Park. Famous for its abundant wildlife, we will spend most of our day in search of the animals that reside here.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Included Highlight: Full day game drive through Seronera, Serengeti National Park
• Optional Activity: Hot Air Balloon Safari (pre-booking required, subject to availability & weather conditions)

We spend the morning commuting towards Ngorongoro Crater where we will enter the conservation area and explore the crater floor in search of the animals which roam the plains. After our exploration, we exit the crater and make the short journey to Karatu for an overnight stay.

• Route: Karatu via Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Included Highlight: Morning excursion to Ngorongoro Crater

Soon after our departure from Karatu, we will visit the Mto wa Mbu Market situated in the village of Mto wa Mbu. Known for crops such as rice and their distinctive red bananas, the town sits on the main road that links Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area with Arusha. Returning to Arusha, we spend the night reminiscing about our experiences in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.

• Route: Karatu to Arusha
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Included Highlight: Mto wa Mbu Market

We head out early this morning as we journey south to our overnight stop in the coastal town of Bagamoyo. Formerly a center of the East African slave trade, Bagamoyo lies just north of the port of Dar es Salaam. Today is primarily a travel day, but we will experience the hustle and bustle of one of Africa’s major travel routes.

• Route: Arusha to Bagamoyo
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We depart Bagamoyo and head towards Dar es Salaam to catch the ferry to Zanzibar Island. After arriving in Zanzibar, we make our way to the eastern shores of the island where we will spend the next two nights at a beachfront resort. Relax on the beach, enjoy the infinity swimming pool, or rent a bicycle and explore the neighborhood.

• Route: Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar (Eastern Shores)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Included Highlight: Zanzibar Excursion

Today is a free day to enjoy some of the attractions and activities on offer. Whether you choose to explore the many attractions or simply relax on the beach and soak up the sun, you will have ample opportunity to create island memories.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we transfer by road to Stone Town. Before arriving in Stone Town, we will stop along the way for a guided walking spice tour through villages and spice plantations. You will witness first-hand how spice farm workers climb the trees and seek out specific plants, with the opportunity to purchase fresh spices directly from the farms. We continue to Stone Town, a historic port town once a landmark on both the Slave and Spice trade routes. We will enjoy a walking tour of Stone Town to discover its well-known landmarks, including the birthplace of Freddy Mercury.

• Route: Eastern shores to Stone Town
• Meals: Breakfast
• Included Highlight: Stone Town walking city tour, Spice Tour

We bid farewell to the island of Zanzibar and catch our ferry back to Dar es Salaam in the early afternoon. Your tour will come to an end upon arrival in Dar es Salaam.

• Route: Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch