12 Days Safari & Zanzibar Escape

Touch down at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our guide will warmly welcome you. Transfer to your lodge in Arusha, surrounded by lush gardens and views of Mount Meru. Relax, settle in, and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Overnight in Arusha: Arusha planet lodge

Meals: Dinner

Your safari begins in Tarangire, a haven for elephants and home to mighty baobab trees. Spend the day on game drives, watching lions stalk the savannah and giraffes move gracefully through the landscape. As the sun sets, return to your lodge for dinner under the stars.

Overnight in Karatu: Tloma lodge

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Next, you head to Lake Manyara, a compact yet magical park filled with lush forests, blue monkeys, hot springs, and pink flamingos stretching across the lakeshore. A relaxing game drive brings close views of baboons, zebras, and if lucky — the famous tree-climbing lions. After a picnic lunch by the water, the family unwinds with a nature treasure hunt at the lodge. The evening ends with roasted marshmallows and stories by the fire — simple joys that make lasting memories.

Overnight in Karatu:Tloma lodge

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Drive into the Serengeti, where Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacle unfolds. Over the next two days, enjoy thrilling game drives across vast plains teeming with wildebeest, zebras, cheetahs, and lions. With luck, witness a predator’s hunt or the Great Migration (seasonal). Evenings bring golden sunsets and nights filled with the sounds of the wild.

2 Overnights in Serengeti: Serengeti Katikati tented camp

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, you’ll journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend 600 meters into the crater, often called “Africa’s Eden.” Within its natural amphitheater, nearly every East African species can be found—black rhinos grazing quietly, lions patrolling the grass, and flamingos scattered across the lake.

Highlight: Spotting the endangered black rhino
Accommodation: Tloma lodge

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Depart Serengeti and journey to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where nearly every East African animal can be found in one dramatic caldera. Spot rhinos, elephants, and prides of lions before heading to your lodge on the crater rim.

Overnight in Karatu: Tloma lodge

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha. Catch your short flight to Zanzibar, the Spice Island. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Stone town. Upon arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your beach hotel.

Check-in and relax, soaking in the stunning views of the Indian Ocean. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying the beach and resort amenities.

Overnight: Marumaru hotel
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

At 9:30 have a short walking and Starting from the Stone Town shore at 10:00 AM, you will embark on a wooden Dhow boat bound for Prison Island. Explore its historical significance, marvel at the Aldabra giant tortoises in the sanctuary, and enjoy the scenic surroundings of the island. 

Sandbank Excursion: After exploring Prison Island, proceed to the Sandbank for snorkeling and swimming. Indulge in a fresh seafood barbecue lunch followed by leisure time on the beach. 

Return Journey: Depart at 15:00 for the return journey to the Stone Town shore aboard our comfortable Dhow boat. 

Accommodation: Marumaru Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Suggested Activities: Spice tour, dhow sunset cruise, snorkeling trip

At 8:00 AM, depart from your hotel  for a full-day excursion. Begin with a guided Stone Town tour, exploring its rich history and culture. Visit iconic sites such as the former slave market, the House of Wonders, and a local school to see how education is passed from generation to generation. Stop for lunch at your own expense at a local restaurant. Afterward, head to a spice farm to discover Zanzibar’s famous spices—see, smell, touch, and taste them, and shop for your favorites. After the tour, return to your hotel  for an evening of relaxation.

Accommodation: Marumaru Hotel
Meals: Breakfast 

At 9:00 AM, depart for a guided tour of Jozani Forest, Zanzibar’s only national park and home to the rare Red Colobus monkeys, mangroves, and a variety of native flora. After exploring the forest, continue to Salama Cave in Kizimkazi, a fascinating site rich with cultural history and legends. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to see sea turtles and experience the natural beauty of this unique cave.

Enjoy your final tropical breakfast before transferring to the airport for your international flight.

Meals: Breakfast