Day 01: THU Arrive Arusha (Kilimanjaro)
Jambo Bwana and we are cordially welcomed as we arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and are transferred to our hotel in Arusha. Balance of the day is free. Arusha is the exact centre between Cairo and Cape Town and is the gateway to the safari game parks of Northern Tanzania.
Overnight: Serena Mountain Village (1 night) (no meal on this day)

Day 02: FRI Arusha / Lake Manyara
Our Tanzanian safari starts as we drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara with a picnic lunch en route. We enter the majestic Lake Manyara Game Park and embark on the first of the six Tanzanian safaris. This small park is sandwiched between the Rift Valley escarpment and the large sodiforous Lake Manyara. It is a pretty location, with a good range of game, including giraffe, elephant, baboon and the rarely seen tree-climbing lion.
Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge or Kirurumu Tented Lodge (1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 03: SAT Lake Manyara / Serengeti National Park
We depart for the famous Olduvai Gorge where the Africanthorpus skull was found. Olduvai Gorge is an archaeological site located in the eastern Serengeti Plains. The gorge is a very steep sided ravine roughly 48 Kms long and 100 meters deep. Exposed deposits show rich fossil fauna, many hominid remains and items belonging to the one of the oldest stone tool technologies, called Olduwan. The time span of the objects recovered date from 2,100,000 to 15,000 years ago. Optional visit to a Masai Village and then proceed to Serengeti National Park in time to be able to enjoy our 2nd game safari.
Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge/ Bilila Lodge Kempenski (2 nights) (B, L, D)

Day 04: SUN Serengeti National Park.
The Serengeti National Park is most famous for its annual migration of over one million and a half white bearded (or brindled) wildebeest and 250,000 zebra. Serengeti National Park is widely regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and prey. Early morning is an optional balloon safari (see +below for details). Today is full day game drive with either a hot lunch at the lodge or picnic lunch.

Day 05: MON Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast we have yet another game drive before proceeding to the next highlight of our Tanzanian safari – the incredible Ngorongoro Crater. We will use the Malanja Depression route allowing us to see many Masia villages enroute.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House(1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 06: TUE Ngorongoro Crater / Lake Manayara
After breakfast we travel to Ngorongoro Crater for a 6 hour game drive. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is a conservation area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site The jewel in Ngorongoro's crown is a deep, volcanic crater, the largest un flooded and unbroken caldera in the world. About 20kms across, 600 meters deep and 300 sq kms in area, the Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder. The rich pasture and permanent water of the Crater floor supports a large resident population of wildlife of up to 25,000 predominantly grazing animals. These include wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, buffalo, eland, kongoni and warthogs. After the safari we visit a Masai village and meet folks belong this famous warrior tribe before proceeding to Lake Manyara for our overnight stay.
Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge or Kirurumu Tented Lodge (1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 07: WED Lake Manyara / Arusha / home
After breakfast travel by road to Arusha via the Great Rift valley and African village of Mto wa Mbu. Arrival Arusha and you are transferred to the airport for your flight. Ideal opportunity to add a holiday to the historical spice island of Zanzibar. (B)

Optional Zanzibar:

Day 07: WED Lake Manyara / Arusha / Zanzibar
After breakfast travel by road to Arusha via the Great Rift valley and African village of Mto wa Mbu. Arrival Arusha and you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar where you are warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight: Zanzibar Palace Hotel (3 nights) (B)

Day 08: THU Zanzibar
Morning tour of the island beginning with the House of Wonder – the Zanzibar Museum. From here we proceed to the deposed Sultan’s Palace, Livingstone House and Market (opened 1904), the local market followed by the Anglican Church which was built in 1873 on the site of the old slave market which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afternoon is free to enjoy the narrow streets to shop, chat of enjoy the local fruits that include jack fruit, custard, apple, rambutan, carambola and durian can be seen and tasted. or it is at the silver sand beach. Our afternoon tour takes us to the spice farms with it’s delightful fragrances and tastes of spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cacao and cloves. (B)

Day 09: FRI Zanzibar
Day free to enjoy Zanzibar or Unguja as it is called in the native Kiswahili language. The narrow streets offer a relive of the Arabian Nights and is always a favourite for those who want to get immersed in the local culture. (B)

Day 10: SAT Zanzibar / departure
Today we bid farewell to the spice island. You can add another option tour to the Victoria Falls – please ask for details. You will be transferred to the airport or the ferry dock for your
Leg. If you need further assistance please do let us know (B)