The trip at a glance
| Day | Stop | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Moshi Arrival | Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, welcome by your guide, transfer to Moshi |
| Day 2 | Materuni | Hike to Materuni Waterfall, coffee tour with tasting, village visit |
| Day 3 | Moshi → Arusha National Park → Arusha | First game drive in Arusha National Park, picnic at the Momella Lakes |
| Day 4 | Arusha → Tarangire | Game drive in Tarangire National Park, elephant herds and baobabs |
| Day 5 | Tarangire → Karatu | Another game drive in Tarangire, onward journey to Karatu on the edge of the highlands |
| Day 6 | Karatu → Serengeti | Drive from Karatu to the Serengeti, first game drive in the park |
| Day 7 | Serengeti → Karatu | Game drive in the Serengeti, onward journey to Karatu |
| Day 8 | Ngorongoro | Full-day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, picnic by the crater lake |
| Day 9 | Karatu → Zanzibar | Transfer to the airport, domestic flight to Zanzibar, rest of the day at leisure |
| Day 10 | Zanzibar | Beach day at your leisure |
| Day 11 | Zanzibar | Day at your leisure |
| Day 12 | Zanzibar | Free day at the beach |
| Day 13 | Zanzibar Return flight | Breakfast on the beach, transfer to Zanzibar airport, return flight |
Itinerary
Day 1
Your guide will meet you at Kilimanjaro Airport and take you to your accommodation near Moshi. You can rest from your journey and gather strength for the days ahead.
Day 2
A hike through the green slopes of Kilimanjaro takes you to Materuni Waterfall. Afterwards you visit a coffee plantation and, on a tour, learn how the region's coffee is grown. In a traditional Chagga hut you sample the freshly brewed coffee; a village visit and a lunch of local specialities round off the day.
Day 3
Your first game drive takes you into Arusha National Park around Mount Meru. Giraffes, buffalo and zebra graze on the open grasslands, while colobus monkeys and blue monkeys live in the montane forest. For your picnic lunch you stop at the Momella Lakes, on whose shores flamingos and other water birds gather. In the evening you drive to Arusha, where you spend the night.
Day 4
Next you head to Tarangire National Park, whose savannah is characterised by massive baobabs and the Tarangire River. On the game drive you get close to elephant herds and buffalo; zebra and wildebeest are also on the move. With a bit of luck you will see lions near the river or a leopard resting on an acacia.
Day 5
The day begins with another game drive in Tarangire National Park. Your guide keeps a lookout for the greater kudu and the fringe-eared oryx, two antelopes that are rare in the other parks of the north. After lunch you continue to Karatu on the edge of the Ngorongoro highlands, where you spend the night.
Day 6
You leave Karatu and drive to the Serengeti, Tanzania's best-known national park. The plains open up, and even the drive to your accommodation becomes the first game drive in the park. Lions, elephants and giraffes live here, as do the large herds of wildebeest and zebra.
Day 7
Once again you go on a game drive in the Serengeti, keeping a lookout for cheetahs on the open plains and leopards along the rivers. Afterwards you leave the park and drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Karatu, where you spend the night. The next day you descend to the crater floor.
Day 8
Early in the morning you descend with your guide to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater and spend the day on a game drive. Between grassland, swamps and the alkaline lake, lions, buffalo, elephants and wildebeest live in close proximity, and the chances of seeing a black rhino are good. You have your picnic on the shore of the crater lake, then it is back to Karatu.
Day 9
Today the safari part of your trip comes to an end. Your guide takes you to the airport, from where you fly to Zanzibar on a domestic flight. You will be picked up at Zanzibar airport and taken to your hotel; the rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish.
Day 10
The first full day on Zanzibar belongs to the beach and the sea. You can swim in the Indian Ocean or rest after the safari days. Activities such as snorkelling off Kendwa are not part of the programme; if you wish, the team can book them for you at extra cost.
Day 11
This day on Zanzibar is also at your leisure. You can book an optional trip to Stone Town with its alleys and markets, or a spice tour to the gardens of Zanzibar, where vanilla and cinnamon grow.
Day 12
Your last full day on Zanzibar is at your leisure. You can book a boat trip on a traditional dhow, snorkelling around Mnemba Island or kitesurfing on the beach at Paje separately.
Day 13
Your trip ends with breakfast on the beach. A transfer takes you to Zanzibar airport, from where you board your return flight. You return home with memories of the parks of northern Tanzania and the island.
Accommodation and price
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| 4,220 USD | 3,284 USD | 2,972 USD |
per person, Classic category
Prices are per person in USD, rounded up, based on the Classic category. Larger groups pay less per person. Every trip is possible in all three categories: Classic, Premium and Exclusive. On request, you will receive a proposal tailored to your wishes and your preferred category. Dates, route and accommodation determine the final price.
Accommodation categories
- Classic: Tented camps and simple lodges
- Premium: Lodges and tented camps with private bathroom
- Exclusive: Luxury lodges and private camps
Regions with overnight stays
- Arusha Lodges
- Tarangire Lodges
- Karatu Lodges
- Central Serengeti Lodges
- Ngorongoro Lodges (alternative to Karatu)
- Zanzibar Lodges
Services
What is included
Included- Private transfers from and to the airport in Tanzania
- Costs for accommodation and overnight stays
- Full board plus meals en route on safari, breakfast on Zanzibar
- Safaris with a private, English-speaking driver/guide
- High-quality vehicles, maintained before every safari, spare tyre on board
- Domestic flights from and to Zanzibar
- Game drives set out in the itinerary
- All national park entry and concession fees
- Two pairs of binoculars per vehicle (on loan)
- 24/7 service
- Flying Doctor for emergencies
Not included
- International flights
- Visa costs for Tanzania
- Tips
- Meals/drinks not listed
- Mandatory travel insurance for Tanzania / Zanzibar
Before you travel: Read the articles on the visa for Tanzania, vaccinations for Tanzania and safety in Tanzania.
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Updated on October 11, 2026
