Classic Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari

Meet your travelling companions in the centre of the bustling town of Arusha and begin your journey with a picturesque drive that passes through traditional African villages and vast plantations of maize, coffee and bananas.

Travel up the escarpment and arrive at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. Perched on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, the lodge offers amazing views of the distant Lake Manyara.

Enjoy breakfast outdoors before your first morning game drive in the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park. Keep your eyes open for the blue monkeys scampering between the ancient mahogany trees and the bushbuck grazing in the shadows. Return to the lodge for lunch before beginning the scenic journey to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. View game en route to Serengeti Sopa Lodge, arriving as the sun sets.

The next day will be dedicated to exploring Tanzania's prime wildlife-viewing destination. Look out for thousands of wildebeest and elephant as they amble over the plains in this Big 5 game reserve.

Go on one last game drive before you depart the Serengeti. As you head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch along the way. Arrive at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge in the afternoon.

The next morning, you will descend the world's largest intact volcanic crater and explore its floor for the abundant resident wildlife. Due to the variety of habitats found here, the wildlife is diverse, promising excellent game viewing.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing for the Tarangire National Park. A scenic route takes you past Lake Manyara and the traditional village of Mto wa Mbu. Upon entering the park, enjoy a game drive as you head towards the Tarangire Sopa Lodge.

Sit down to lunch, and perhaps take a dip in the swimming pool, before heading out to explore this dusty, red landscape and its resident wildlife.

After breakfast, you’ll head back to Arusha. Enjoy lunch here before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight to the exotic island of Zanzibar. Arrive in the historic Stone Town and spend the night in the Tembo House Hotel, located right beside the beach.

The morning is yours to explore Stone Town at leisure before a midday transfer to the Sandies Mapenzi Beach Club. Situated on the east coast of this spectacular island, the resort walks out onto perfect white beaches that are lined with exotic palm trees.

Over the next few days, you’ll take in these beautiful and tranquil surroundings. Laze on the beach, swim in the clear, blue Indian Ocean or try your hand at the many water sports on offer at the resort. Return to your hotel after an exciting day and unwind in the Mvua Spa.

You can also choose to go on a range of cultural excursions around the island to learn more about its history and spice trade. Enjoy sundowners at either the pool bar or the beach bar, and sit down for dinner at one of the resort's three restaurants.

Enjoy one last breakfast on the island before being transferred to Zanzibar's airport from where you will connect to your onward travel arrangements.