After breakfast, you’ll head to Lake Duluti, a crater lake surrounded by lush greenery just outside Arusha. Here you’ll embark on a canoeing experience, paddling quietly across the calm waters. Along the way, you may spot herons, kingfishers, and other birdlife that thrive in this peaceful ecosystem. The tranquility of the lake is the perfect way to ease into your safari holiday. Afterward, enjoy a freshly prepared barbecue lunch along the lakeshore. The afternoon offers time for a guided nature walk around the lake or simply relaxing with views of the surrounding forest. Return to your Arusha lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Comfort Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel

Today begins your true safari adventure. After breakfast, you’ll drive to Tarangire National Park, passing through Maasai grazing lands and traditional villages. As you enter the park, your first game drive begins immediately, with elephants often appearing in large herds. Tarangire is also home to lions, giraffes, zebras, and over 400 bird species. The massive baobab trees create a striking backdrop for your photographs. Lunch will be served at your mid-range tented camp, followed by more game viewing in the afternoon. Later, enjoy a sundowner before returning to camp for dinner. Overnight stay at a comfortable mid-range tented camp inside or near Tarangire.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Comfort Accommodation: Ang'ata Tarangire Camp

Start with an early morning game drive in Tarangire, when wildlife is most active. This is a great time to see predators on the move or elephants heading to the river. You’ll then explore deeper parts of the park, with varied landscapes ranging from open savannah to seasonal swamps that attract rare antelope species. Around midday, enjoy a picnic lunch before exiting the park. Continue your journey to Karatu, a lush highland town surrounded by rolling hills and coffee plantations. Upon arrival, check into your mid-range lodge for dinner and overnight. Relax in the cool climate and prepare for tomorrow’s Ngorongoro Crater adventure.

Meals: Full Board

Comfort Accommodation:  Marera Valley Lodge

After an early breakfast, drive to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend into the crater, where you’ll encounter an astonishing concentration of wildlife, including lions, buffalo, elephants, hippos, and perhaps the rare black rhino. The crater floor is like a natural zoo, offering spectacular game viewing in a unique setting. Lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic picnic spot by a hippo pool. In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim and continue into the Serengeti National Park, where wildlife viewing begins immediately. By evening, you’ll arrive at your mid-range tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay under the Serengeti skies.

Meals: Full Board

Comfort Accommodation: Serenity Camps and Lodges

Spend two full days exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti, one of the world’s greatest safari destinations. Morning and afternoon game drives maximize your wildlife encounters. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest and zebras move across the savannah in search of fresh grazing. Even outside the migration, the Serengeti offers excellent sightings of predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. In between safaris, return to your camp for meals and relaxation. Evenings at the camp are filled with storytelling around the fire, delicious dinners, and starlit skies. Overnight at a mid-range tented camp in the Serengeti.

Meals: Full Board

Comfort Accommodation: Serenity Camps and Lodges

After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and begin your drive to Lake Natron, a remote and dramatic area at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. Along the way, enjoy views of Ol Doinyo Lengai, the sacred volcano of the Maasai. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and in the afternoon, visit a local Maasai village. Here, you’ll meet Maasai families, learn about their customs, see their traditional homes, and hear stories about their way of life. This cultural experience is both enriching and authentic. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Lake Natron.

Meals: Full Board

Comfort Accommodation: African Safari Lake Natron

Begin your morning with a guided hike to the Engaresero Waterfall, a refreshing adventure through narrow gorges and streams. The hike ends at a beautiful waterfall, where you can cool off and enjoy the scenery. After returning to the lodge for breakfast, you’ll start your journey back to Arusha, passing through scenic landscapes along the way. Arrive in the afternoon and check into your mid-range lodge for rest and dinner. This evening offers a chance to relax after the rugged adventure of Lake Natron before continuing your journey the following day. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Comfort Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel

Today you’ll explore Arusha National Park, a small but diverse park offering a mix of ecosystems. Begin with a game drive, where giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and colobus monkeys are commonly seen. The highlight of the day is a guided walking safari with an armed ranger. Walking in the wild gives you a closer connection to nature, as you learn about tracks, plants, and smaller creatures often missed from vehicles. On clear days, the park offers dramatic views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Afterward, return to your lodge in Arusha for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Comfort Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel

After breakfast, take a relaxed morning at your hotel before your private transfer to Arusha city, where you can enjoy a short sightseeing drive or visit local craft markets for authentic souvenirs. Later, continue to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar, the Spice Island. As you fly over the plains and turquoise coastline, reflect on your incredible safari memories — from the Serengeti’s vast savannahs to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you’ll be welcomed by the warm ocean breeze, marking the start of your tropical beach retreat filled with relaxation and island charm.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Comfort Accommodation: The Z Hotel Zanzibar

For four days, life slows down as you unwind on Zanzibar’s northern coast. Relax at your mid-range hotel or enjoy optional activities. Take a trip to Stone Town, where history and culture meet in winding alleys, spice markets, and old architecture. Visit a spice farm to discover Zanzibar’s fragrant crops, or embark on a boat trip to Mnemba Atoll for snorkeling and dolphin watching. Sunset dhow cruises are also a magical way to end the day. Evenings are spent enjoying fresh dinners by the sea, with time to reflect on your safari adventures. Overnight in Nungwi.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Comfort Accommodation: The Z Hotel Zanzibar

On your final morning, enjoy breakfast by the ocean and perhaps a last walk along the beach. Depending on your flight time, you may take one last swim before your transfer to Zanzibar International Airport. Your 16-day Tanzania safari and beach journey ends here, but the memories of wildlife encounters, Maasai traditions, and turquoise waters will remain with you forever.

Meals: Breakfast