Safari & Zanzibar

Your guide meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drives you to your lodge in Arusha. Evening briefing over dinner — we walk through the safari and the Zanzibar extension, answer every question, and fine-tune the itinerary to your interests.

Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the world's largest unbroken volcanic caldera. The crater floor is a self-contained ecosystem — 25,000 large animals in 100 square miles. Spot endangered black rhinos, bull elephants, lion prides, and flamingo-lined soda lakes. Full day inside the crater with a picnic lunch.

Cross the Ngorongoro Highlands and descend into the Serengeti. Stop at Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of humankind. Afternoon game drive across the endless plains — your first taste of the world's most celebrated wildlife destination.

Two full days exploring the Serengeti at your own pace. Dawn drives when the predators are most active — track lion prides, find leopards in sausage trees, watch cheetahs stalk through golden grass. Afternoon drives along the Seronera River valley where elephants, giraffes, and hippos congregate. During migration season, witness columns of wildebeest stretching to the horizon.

Morning game drive, then transfer to the Serengeti airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. Arrive on the Spice Island by early afternoon. Transfer to your beachfront hotel on the east coast. The rest of the day is yours — swim in turquoise water, walk the white sand, or simply breathe.

Morning visit to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander narrow alleyways lined with carved wooden doors, visit the spice market, see the old slave market, and explore the Sultan's Palace. Afternoon at leisure on the beach or optional spice tour through the island's clove and cinnamon plantations.

A full day of Indian Ocean relaxation. Optional activities include snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll (one of East Africa's finest reef systems), a dhow sailing trip at sunset, kitesurfing, or a private beach picnic. Or do nothing at all — the beach is right outside your door.

Your final full day on the island. Visit Jozani Forest to see the rare red colobus monkeys, take a cooking class in Zanzibari cuisine, explore the fishing village of Nungwi, or simply enjoy the pool and the ocean breeze. Farewell dinner at a beachfront restaurant.

Transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your departure flight. Or extend your stay — many guests find it hard to leave.