Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our Seneiya Expeditions representative will welcome and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha.

Take this opportunity to relax and recoup from your flight. If time permits, we can arrange a complementary city tour.  Arusha has a wide array of restaurants and gift shops to explore. Overnight hotel as per our selection or a hotel of your choice.

Accommodation
Mount Meru Hotel

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel, then check out and proceed to the airport for a flight to Serengeti. On a clear day, the silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro might emerge on the horizon. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Tanzania’s diverse landscape on this 1-hour flight.

Upon arrival, you will be met by the safari guide and proceed on an enroute game drive to your camp for lunch.

After lunch, continue on a scenic game drive in The Great Serengeti -Tanzania’s oldest park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You may have seen Serengeti featured in well-known documentaries like Surviving in Serengeti, Serengeti Shall Never Die, Tales of the Serengeti, Great Natural Wonders of the World, Lions of Serengeti, Kings of the Serengeti... the list goes on! But today, the park is set to be revealed right before you.

As the sun gradually sinks beneath the horizon, it paints the sky with hues of lilac, pink, and gold. You'll head back to the camp where you can share tales of the day's enchanting adventure over dinner.

Accommodation
Ikoma Tented Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Arise with the sun and have breakfast, ready for an exciting day ahead. After breakfast, check out with packed lunch and embark on a full-day game drive in this remarkable Serengeti National Park - renowned as one of Tanzania’s premier wildlife destinations.

Serengeti National Park spans nearly 15,000 km² and is recognized as a World Heritage Site filled with wildlife throughout the year. You can see millions of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and elands as they embark on a massive journey in search of water and grass. This great migration follows a seasonal rhythm influenced by rainfall and the nutrients in the grass. Even when the migration slows down, the Serengeti still provides some of the most exciting game viewing experiences in Africa.

The spectacle of predator versus prey dominates Tanzania’s greatest park. Golden-manned lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt in the acacia trees lining the river banks, while a high density of cheetahs prowls the south-eastern plains. Almost uniquely, all three African jackal species occur here, alongside the spotted hyena and a host of more elusive small predators, ranging from the insectivorous aardwolf to the beautiful serval cat.

As the evening unfolds, you will have the opportunity to exit the vehicle and immerse yourself in the wilderness, reminiscing about the day's adventures with your cherished companions over a sundowner. Seek out an idyllic vantage point to witness the sun gracefully descend beyond the horizon, drink in hand, chilled to perfection. Observe the hues transform as the golden light cascades over the African bush. This experience stands as one of the most unforgettable highlights of any African safari!

Accommodation
Ikoma Tented Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Rise and shine, and savor your breakfast while taking in the stunning natural beauty of the Serengeti. As we embark on our journey, indulge in game viewing enroute to the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Along the way, stopover at Olduvai Gorge, boasting with a history dating back to the dawn of time. It was here, that the anthropologists Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of the ‘Nutcracker Man’ and ‘Handy Man’, both very significant links in the chain of human evolution.

Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and spend the afternoon at leisure. Finally, conclude your day with a delightful dinner and a restful overnight.

Accommodation
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Awake to the natural sounds of the Ngorongoro’s birdlife and have an early morning breakfast preparing for an enriching adventure ahead. After breakfast, descend down the inactive Caldera – The Ngorongoro Crater where you will be free to enjoy the game drive until late afternoon.

The Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as "Africa's Eden," is a massive volcanic caldera that hosts an incredible ecosystem supporting a wide variety of wildlife, including the famous "Big Five" (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo), along with many other species. With a remarkable depth of 600 meters and a diameter of 20 kilometres, the crater is alive with activity, showcasing vibrant ponds and pools that contribute to its ecological diversity.

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and often hailed as the “8th wonder of the world,” Ngorongoro Crater offers a captivating glimpse into the natural world’s splendor.

After an eventful game viewing day, ascend to your lodge where you will indulge in a delectable dinner and spend the night, surrounded by breathtaking views of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.

Accommodation
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Savor a hearty breakfast right in the wild heart of Africa, then head out on a guided tour of Lake Eyasi, a big saline lake nestled in the Great Rift Valley. You'll get a real cultural experience and meet the famous Hadzabe people, one of just two tribes in Tanzania that use click sounds in their language. These bushmen still live as they did thousands of years ago, making it feel like time has stood still in this area.

Join an adventure with these skilled hunters and gatherers, where you'll learn how they gather local fruits and honey. After spending time with the Hadzabe, you'll meet the Datoga people, known for their amazing blacksmithing skills. All these tribes inhabit the region around Lake Eyasi.

Lake Eyasi is a fantastic place to explore on foot, with breathtaking views along the way. While game viewing isn't super common here, you'll find plenty of birds, especially waders and flamingos, along the shores.

After the exhilarating day, drive back to your lodge for dinner and comfortable overnight.

Accommodation
Kudu Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Savor an early breakfast before checking out of your lodge with packed lunch and proceed to Tarangire National Park one of the largest national parks in the Northern circuit of Tanzania.

This park is a breathtaking protected area that features massive herds of elephants, wide-open plains, and some impressive giant Baobab trees, making it a perfect spot to see more wildlife with fewer tourists around. The park gets its name from the Tarangire River that flows through it, serving as a vital source of fresh water for the wildlife in the Tarangire Ecosystem during the dry season.

Herds of elephant scratch the dry river bed for underground streams, while migratory wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland, crowd the shrinking lagoons. It’s the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem. The one place in Tanzania where country antelope such as the stately fringe eared Oryx and peculiar long necked gerenuk are regularly observed. Location: 118 km (75 miles) southwest of Arusha and 2,600 km² (1,005 sq. miles) in size.

Enjoy an enroute game drive as you make your way to your lodge. Finally, conclude your day with a delightful dinner and a restful overnight.

Accommodation
Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wake up and enjoy a delicious breakfast while looking out over the plains dotted with hundreds of Africa’s prehistoric ‘Trees of Life’ – the baobab, then proceed to Arusha town to arrive in time for lunch then drop off Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.

Upon touch down in the spice island, you will be transferred to your beach resort. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure, conclude your day with a delightful dinner and a restful overnight.

Accommodation
Zuri Zanzibar

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Full day at leisure.

Unwind and take pleasure in the resort's amenities as you indulge in the height of luxury following your thrilling safari. Wander along the pristine white sands of Zanzibar or simply bask in the soothing ocean views from your lounge bed while savoring your favorite cocktail in style.

For a refreshing getaway, you can opt for activities such as sunbathing, swimming, or engaging in various water sports like snorkeling, diving, or kite surfing, or even exploring the nearby local markets. Take advantage of the amenities and activities provided by your beach resort for an additional fee.

Savor exquisite dining experiences with all meals provided at your opulent Beach Resort.

Accommodation
Zuri Zanzibar

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Continue your journey to Lake Manyara National Park - one of Tanzania’s smaller wilderness enclaves, a thin green band of forest flanked on one side by sheer cliffs and on the other by white-hot shores of an ancient soda lake. Feeding on undergrowth or dozing in dry riverbeds are the country’s densest populations of buffalo and elephant. Hippo’s wallow along the lake’s borders and a dazzling variety of birds fly overhead. Although Lake Manyara National Park lions are fond of trees (perhaps envious of their close competitor - leopards!), this is pretty rare, and it is not often spotted on every safari.

This park provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife. More than 400 species have been recorded, and even a first-time visitor to Africa might reasonably expect to observe 100 of these in one day. Depending on season, you might see thousands of pink-hued flamingos on their perpetual migration, as well as other large water birds such as pelicans, cormorants, and storks.

Enjoy scenic drive as you make your way to your lodge. Finally, conclude your day with a delightful dinner and a restful overnight.

Accommodation
Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Indulge in a delightful breakfast then take a stroll through the historic Stone Town, the biggest town in the archipelago, named for its coral stone buildings that date back to the 19th century when it was an old fishing village. This place is a great example of the Swahili coastal trading towns in East Africa, showcasing influences from African, Arab, Indian, and European cultures over the last thousand years.

Stone Town features a maze of narrow streets, allowing you to wander through its winding alleys just like the locals and rulers of Zanzibar did centuries ago, as if time has frozen for a few hundred years. Keep walking to see the House of Wonders (Beit al ajaib), the Palace Museum (People’s Palace), the Arab Fort, and the Slave Chambers. These historical sites will provide you with a glimpse into the events that have shaped Zanzibar's history over many centuries.

After that, make your way to Forodhani Gardens, where you can enjoy seafood prepared in the Zanzibari style.

Accommodation
Zuri Zanzibar

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Start your day with a relaxing breakfast, then head over to a locally owned spice farm where you'll immerse yourself in the fragrant spices of Zanzibar like cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper, cardamom, curry leaves, lemon grass, turmeric, cumin, and coriander seeds that put this island on the map. You'll get to see, smell, taste, and even buy the spices that attracted ships from all over the globe to Zanzibar, eager to export these aromatic treasures to markets abroad.

Learn all about the spices and how they're used in traditional medicine and local Zanzibari dishes. Most of the spice plants that flourish in Zanzibar today were brought in from other countries by the Oman Arabs, who ruled over Zanzibar for centuries.

Lunch will be served at the spice farm, where the owner will treat you to local Zanzibari dishes made from fresh, local ingredients. You'll savor the spices and fruits that are grown right on the farm.

In the afternoon, you'll drive back to your beach resort in Nungwi, where you can wrap up the day with a stunning sunset cruise.

Accommodation
Zuri Zanzibar

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Savor a leisurely breakfast at your exquisite beach resort, check out and proceed to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Dar-Es-Salaam. Upon your arrival in Dar es Salaam, we bid you a heartfelt farewell as you check in for your connecting flight.

Today marks the end of your memorable 12 days best of Tanzania and Zanzibar adventure, you will not come back home empty-handed but with many adventure stories to tell and photographs that captured the special moments you experienced on this amazing safari!

Meal Plan: Breakfast