On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) which caters for domestic flights, you will be met by an African Big Cats Safaris representative who will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha. Your overnight stay will be at Mtoni River Lodge.

• Accommodation
• Mtoni River Lodge.

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and the life-giving Tarangire River. Enjoy an exciting game drive with opportunities to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a remarkable variety of birdlife in this diverse ecosystem. After a picnic lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive before proceeding to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Highlands. Arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Accommodation
• Eileen’s Trees Inn

After an early breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro Highlands and drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying game viewing en route as you head toward Serengeti National Park. Along the way, you’ll pass sweeping savannahs, acacia dotted plains, and diverse wildlife, with chances to spot giraffes, zebras, elephants, and predators roaming freely in their natural habitat.

The Serengeti is world-famous for its vast ecosystems and the Great Wildebeest Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing. It is also home to large prides of lions, cheetahs, leopards, and countless other species, making every game drive a thrilling experience. Arrive at your camp in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay at Embalakai Camp, surrounded by the raw beauty and sounds of the African wilderness.

• Accommodation
• Embalakai Serengeti Camp

After an early breakfast, depart the Serengeti and descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a full-day game drive inside the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World” and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the crater is home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, offering exceptional chances to see the Big Five in a single day.

Explore the crater floor, where diverse habitats support elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, and the rare black rhinoceros in their natural environment. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site while surrounded by stunning scenery and abundant wildlife. In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim and continue to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay at Eileen’s Tree Inn.

• Accommodation
• Eileen’s Trees Inn

After an early breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful and compact park set along the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment. Known for its rich birdlife, seasonal flamingos, and famous tree-climbing lions, the park offers a diverse landscape ranging from groundwater forest to open savannah and the shimmering alkaline lake.

Enjoy a game drive in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and wildebeest, with a chance to spot lions resting in acacia trees. After lunch, drive back to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay at Maru Maru Hotel, marking the start of your coastal beach relaxation.

• Accommodation
• Maru Maru Hotel

After breakfast, you will enjoy a short guided tour of Stone Town before heading to the northern coast of Zanzibar known as Nungwi. It is famous for its dazzling white coral sand beaches that glow beautifully even after sunset, and its crystal-clear waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling in rich coral reef environments. Unlike many other parts of the island, Nungwi is less affected by extreme tides, making it perfect for all-day beach activities.

Here you can also enjoy optional experiences such as deep-sea fishing, diving, sunset dhow cruises, parasailing, and village walks, while watching traditional wooden dhows sail across the horizon at sunset. You will spend 4 nights with dinner and breakfast included at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, offering a perfect blend of comfort, beachfront relaxation, and tropical island charm.

• Accommodation
• Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort

After breakfast, enjoy some leisure time at your hotel in Zanzibar depending on your flight or ferry schedule. At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport or ferry terminal for your onward journey, marking the end of your unforgettable safari and beach holiday filled with wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and relaxing coastal experiences.