Description

7 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar (Luxury Experience)

Day 1: Arrival – Arusha (Overnight)

Duration: Arrival day

• Meet & greet at JRO and transfer to your hotel in Arusha.
• Relax after your flight; optional short town walk if time allows.
• Accommodation (Arusha): Luxury: Arusha Serena Hotel | Semi-Luxury: Mount Meru Hotel.
• Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast (upgradeable to HB/FB on request).

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire – Karatu

Duration: ~7–8 hrs incl. game drive & transfer

• 07:30 Depart Arusha to Tarangire National Park.
• 10:00–13:00 Game drive (elephants, baobabs, lions, giraffes, zebras, superb birding).
• 13:00 Picnic lunch by river viewpoints.
• 14:00–16:00 Continue game drive; then drive to Karatu.
>17:30 Check-in & dinner.
• Accommodation (Karatu/Manyara area): Luxury: Manyara Serena Safari Lodge | Semi-Luxury: Marera Valley Lodge.
>Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3: Karatu – Central Serengeti

Duration: ~7–9 hrs travel & game viewing

• 06:30 Breakfast & check-out; scenic drive via Ngorongoro.
• 12:30 Picnic lunch en route.
• 13:30–17:30 Game drive in central Serengeti (Seronera): resident cats, kopjes, and classic open plains wildlife.
• 18:00 Check-in; relax around campfire/bar.
• Accommodation (Central Serengeti): Luxury : Manyara Serena Safari Lodge | Semi-Luxury: Serengeti Heritage.
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4: Full Day – Serengeti

Duration: Full-day game drives

• 06:30–11:00 Morning game drive (best predator activity).
• Midday: Brunch/siesta at lodge/camp; pool time or optional cultural talk (where available).
• 15:30–18:00 Afternoon game drive targeting different habitats for variety.
• Accommodation: Luxury : Manyara Serena Safari Lodge | Semi-Luxury: Serengeti Heritage.
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
• Optional: Balloon safari & bush breakfast (advance booking; extra).

Day 5: Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha/JRO

Duration: ~10–11 hrs incl. crater game drive & long transfer

• 06:00 Early departure with breakfast boxes.
• 10:00–13:00 Ngorongoro Crater game drive with Big Five potential (incl. black rhino), hippo pools, and rich birdlife.
• 13:00 Picnic lunch at designated site.
• 14:00–18:30 Drive to Arusha or JRO for onward flight. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Note: Final-night Arusha accommodation available on request.

Luxury Option

Semi-Luxury Option

What’s Included

• Accommodation as per the selected category (Luxury/Semi-Luxury).
• All meals (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) as mentioned.
• Game drives with professional English-speaking guide.
• Park entry fees for all listed national parks.
• Domestic flights for fly-in itineraries (if specified).
• Airport transfers as per itinerary.
• Bottled water during game drives.

What’s Not Included

• International flights to/from Tanzania.
• Visa fees.
• Travel insurance.
• Tips for guides and lodge staff.
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, extra activities).
• Optional hot air balloon rides or additional excursions.