Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, our representative will meet you and drive you to your hotel for a first evening in Tanzania. Arusha is a major international diplomatic hub. The city hosts and is regarded as the de facto capital of the East African Community. Arusha is surrounded by some of Africa's most famous landscapes and national parks. Situated below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley, it has a mild climate. The road transfer from the Kilimanjaro International Airport to your lodge will take about 1 hour, so sit back and enjoy the ride through the city's sub-urban arriving at your lodge for a well deserved overnight.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

• Medium Accomodation: Gran Melia Arusha

Today is committed to a full day game drive safari in Tarangire National Park. Imagine hundreds of zebra stripes reflecting in still waters. Imagine the looming silhouette of elephants burnt into the crimson sunset. Imagine the sight of ghostly baobab trees scattered across shimmering grasslands. These features are not figments of imagination – these features are just a taste of what Tarangire is all about! The most spectacular feature of Tarangire is that it serves as a place of refuge for the largest elephant population in northern Tanzania.Elephant viewing in Tarangire is outstanding and it is likely that you will see hundreds of elephants in a single day. Set against stunning scenery, elephant viewing will undoubtedly prove to be one of the biggest highlights for a safari in Tarangire. Tarangire is an incredible park that will reserve a special place in your heart and memories. Rest assured - no matter what time of year you choose to visit Tarangire, you’ll certainly be glad you did!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Medium Accomodation: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge

The morning will be spent sharing in the native village of Maasai families, discovering their culture. The Maasai are a Nilotic ethnic group of semi-nomadic people located in Kenya and northern Tanzania. They are among the most well known of African ethnic groups, due to their distinctive customs and dress and residence near the many game parks of East Africa. We will also do a walk to learn more about aboriginal plants. After that you will return to camp for breakfast and then start to walk across peaceful animal corridors in the Great Rift Valley. This will give us the opportunity to see Africa from a slow pace perspective. While walking, our guide will educate you on aboriginal plants and birds. The walking safari is specifically designed to circle back to camp. You will then go back to camp for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Medium Accomodation: Acacia Farm Lodge

Today, you will visit the Ngorongoro crater, the main feature is a large, unbroken, unfolded volcanic caldera. The crater, which formed when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed on itself some two to three million years ago, is 610m (2,000 ft.) deep and its floor covers 260 km² (100 sq. mi). The crater floor is mostly open grassland with two small wooded areas dominated by Acacia xanthophloea. Game drives through the Ngorongoro Crater begin early in the morning in closed safari vehicles with pop – up roofs. Accompanied by an expert driver guide, a magnificent experience is sure to be had! The descent into the crater is one of scenic beauty, as you make your way through lush forests, home to numerous elephants and buffalo. As you reach the inside of the Ngorongoro Crater, marvelling at the incredible landscape around you, your guide will take you through the grassy crater floor, the unbelievable fever tree forest, the banks of Lake Magadi and the surrounding marshes. Lunch is served picnic style, surrounded by the natural wonders around you as well as the exceptional wildlife, roaming freely, with which you share this extraordinary paradise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Medium Accomodation: Acacia Farm Lodge

After breakfast, leave Ngorongoro heading for the endless plains of Serengeti to visit the Olduvai Gorge is a canyon carved by water through the southern part of the Serengeti Plain. The gorge is about 50 km long and in some places 90 metres deep. It drains the slopes of the nearby mountains plus the Serengeti Plain. We will visit the historic site know as "The Cradle of Mankind" where the world famous archeologist, Dr Leakey, discovered the remains of the early man. After the visit to Olduvai Gorge, we will drive into the famous Serengeti National Park. Serengeti National Park quite simply offers the finest game viewing anywhere in Africa. Unrivaled concentrations of wildlife, stunningly beautiful landscapes and vast pristine areas make Serengeti National Park our pick for the best national park in the whole of Africa. As the sun sets you will be driven to your camp arriving in time to enjoy dinner and later overnight. * Fees to Museum visit are extra

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Medium Accomodation: Meliá Serengeti Lodge a Meliá Collection Hotel

Morning departure for a safari through the famous Serengeti. The Serengeti Plain is a natural savannah straddling Tanzania and Kenya. The most common species found in the "endless plains" are black wildebeest, impala, zebra and buffalo. It also includes jackals, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, elephants, almost all types of antelopes and a rich bird life where birds of prey, big and small, and a various species of vultures are well represented. The Serengeti is probably the most famous game reserve in Tanzania. The park covers 14,763 km square, but the ecosystem is much larger, extending over the Masai Mara, Kenya and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Medium Accomodation: Meliá Serengeti Lodge a Meliá Collection Hotel

After breakfast you will leave your camp/lodge for the transfer to the Serengeti airstrip. You will enjoy an early morning game drive enroute stopping for last minute game viewing and photographing. You will be required to arrive at the airstrip at least one hour before departure time. The flight usually takes about four hours so sit back and enjoy the scenic flight over the Serengeti plains and onto Zanzibar. The flight might touch down in Arusha to board other people. Upon arriving at Zanzibar airport, you will be met by our representative, who will pick you up and transfer you to your next destination. Upon your arrival at Zanzibar airport, our representative will meet you and drive you to your hotel for a first evening in the archipel. This day is at your disposal. Relax on the white sand beach while enjoying the beautiful landscape that offers the Indian Ocean. The crystal clear water of the sea is at a stable temperature throughout the year between 25 ° C and 27 ° C. Lined with powdery white sand beaches, an azure water and coral reefs, Zanzibar is one of the most idyllic tropical destinations.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Medium Accomodation: Gold Zanzibar Beach House and Spa

Spend the day relaxing on the beach, with its white sand and crystal-clear water. The waters of the Indian Ocean stay at a stable 77-80 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. Lay down and enjoy the Zanzibar sun or take a swim in the private plunge pools around your villas. Zanzibar is a beautiful island and it's your time to unwind after long days on safari!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Medium Accomodation: Gold Zanzibar Beach House and Spa

This day is for you, Do not forget to inform yourself on the multiple activities available on the Island: Scubadiving, surf, Spice tour, Dhow boat tour or fishing in high sea. East African Voyage can pre-book all those activities if you wish to have some.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Medium Accomodation: Gold Zanzibar Beach House and Spa

You will be transfered from your hotel to Zanzibar Airport.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast