Savannah and Lagoons

Meet and greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport and private transfer to Arusha (1h15 drive). Dinner and overnight at DAN STAM LODGE.

Breakfast at the lodge. 09h00 : Drive to Engare Nanyuki in the Maasai steppe (2h drive). Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon at leisure to join the activities offered at the lodge : relax at the swimming pool or sauna, guided walk in the bush, spear-throwing competition with the Maasai warriors, sundowner with Maasai danses. Dinner and overnight at AFRICA AMINI MAASAI LODGE.

Breakfast at the lodge. 08h30 : Drive to Tarangire National Park (3h30 drive). Tarangire is a very dry park, but despite the oppressive sun, dust and dryness, it is full of life. Large herds of elephants digging the dry river bed to find water, while wildebeests, buffalos, zebras and antelopes congregate around lakes becoming smaller. This is one of the few places in Tanzania where you can observe desert antelopes such as the oryx and the amazing gerenuk (or "long neck" gazelle). Elephants live permanently in the park, but Tarangire will also delight the most avid birdwatchers, who may contemplate some 500 species. Many termite mounds rise throughout the park, where the graceful mongooses, red and yellow barbets and pythons find their homes. Lions and leopards are also found in Tarangire, the firsts sleeping in the shade of baobab trees and the seconds resting on the branches of sausages trees. Picnic lunch in the park overlooking the river. Full afternoon game-drive in the park. Dinner and overnight at TARANGIRE SAFARI LODGE.

Breakfast at the lodge. Morning game-drive in the park then drive to Karatu (2h drive). Lunch at Gibb’s Farm and afternoon visit of the coffee plantation. Dinner and overnight at KANKARI LODGE.

Breakfast at the lodge. 08h00 : Drive to Serengeti National Park (4h00 drive). Full afternoon game-drive in the park with picninc lunch. Dinner and overnight at SHUHUDIA ADVENTURE CAMP.

Breakfast at the camp. Full day game-drive in the Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch. Millions of wildebeest pass here every year during their famous migration, forming long lines on dozens of kilometers ... Following the rain to reach the green pastures, they cross the Mara River natural border to Kenya, risking their lives when diving in these waters infested by crocodiles. Large herds of zebras and gazelles follow them in their quest for new pastures. At the end of the migration, between August and October, when the animals are living in the adjacent park of Masai Mara, the park still houses a few herds of resident wildebeests. There is also a large number of buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, impalas and topis. Some species of beautiful birds like ostriches, eagles, secretary birds and fish eagles are living in the park. But the Serengeti is particularly home of a large population of predators: lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals and servals. The landscapes of Serengeti are characterized by its vast plains, large termite mounds, rivers, and its "kopjes" (large round rocks on which the lions like to rest). Dinner and overnight at SHUHUDIA ADVENTURE CAMP.

Breakfast at the camp. 08h00 : Drive to Ngorongoro crater (3h drive) for a half day of game-drive in the crater (visit limited to 6 hours). Picnic lunch in the crater next to Lake Magadi. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a protected Unesco World Heritage site . It is situated between the Serengeti and the Manyara national parks, and near by the Eyasi and Natron lakes. Numerous ecosystems are represented in this protected area: plateaux, mountains, lakes, volcanoes, savanna and the famous Ngorongoro Crater. This crater is a huge caldera of 20 km that was formed after the collapse of a volcanic cone. Its depth is 610 meters. It is the largest, non-flooded caldera on earth. The crater is one of the few places where you can observe the famous "Big Five". It is home to the rare black rhino and the largest concentration of lions in Africa. Many flamingos, pelicans and hippos live on the shores of Magadi Lake. The famous wildebeest migration crosses the Ngorongoro Conservation Area between December and March. Other migrators like zebras and impalas follow this migration and also predators, attracted by this high concentration of ungulates. The most inhabitants in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area are Maasai shepherds who are allowed to live here in freedom. Dinner and overnight in Karatu at COUNTRY LODGE.

Breakfast at the lodge. 09h00 : Drive to Arusha airtrip (2h30 drive). 13h00 : Fly to Zanzibar in economy class on Flightlink. Luggage are limited to 20kg per person in soft bags ! Picnic lunch on board. 14h15 : Arrive in Zanzibar. Meet and greet at the airport and private transfer to your hotel located on the East coast. Dinner and overnight at SUNSHINE BAY HOTEL in partial sea-view rooms.

Accommodation at SUNSHINE BAY HOTEL in partial sea-view rooms. Included during your stay : full day on a shared traditional boat (dhow) around Mnemba Island (included : taxi, snorkeling equipment, seafood lunch and non alcoholic drinks).

Accommodation at SUNSHINE BAY HOTEL in partial sea-view rooms. Included during your stay : full day on a shared traditional boat (dhow) around Mnemba Island (included : taxi, snorkeling equipment, seafood lunch and non alcoholic drinks).

Breakfast at the hotel. Chek-out at 11h00. Lunch at leisure. Private transfer to Zanzibar airport accodring to your flights details.