Thank You For your Interest, here is the Itinerary:
This unforgettable journey through northern Tanzania combines iconic wildlife experiences in Tarangire National Park, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the legendary Serengeti National Park with meaningful cultural encounters along the way. We conclude on the white-sand shores of Zanzibar, blending adventure, connection, and restoration in one seamless East African experience. With the option to continue onwards to Uganda for trekking with the gorillas.
31 MAY 2026 | ARRIVAL IN TANZANIA
Arrive in Tanzania and transfer to a peaceful accommodation to rest after your long international flight. Settle in, enjoy dinner, and rest.
Overnight: Airport area hotel
Meals: None
01 JUNE 2026 | ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK
Begin your safari gently in Arusha National Park, known for its lush forests, crater lakes, and views of Mount Meru. Enjoy a guided walking safari with an armed ranger, followed by a game drive through diverse habitats home to giraffes, buffalo, colobus monkeys, and rich birdlife.
Overnight: Mtoni River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner
02 JUNE 2026 | TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, we depart Arusha, stopping briefly at the inspiring Shanga Workshop — a social enterprise creating beautiful recycled crafts while supporting employment for people with disabilities. Then continue south to Tarangire National Park, known for its iconic baobab trees and impressive elephant herds. Enjoy an afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers throughout the dry season.
Overnight: Sangaiwe Mbuyu Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner
03 JUNE 2026 | TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy a full day exploring Tarangire’s varied landscapes, from open savannah to riverine woodland. As most of the surrounding area is dry, the Tarangire River remains the only source of water and consequently attracts large numbers of wildebeests, elephants, gazelles, zebras, hartebeest, buffaloes, plus various predators like lions, all of whom come to drink and graze around the river banks. Also, home to more than 550 bird species.
Overnight: Sangaiwe Mbuyu Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner
04 JUNE 2026 | MTO WA MBU → KARATU
After breakfast, travel to the vibrant town of Mto wa Mbu, near Lake Manyara, where over 100 Tanzanian tribes live side by side. Guided by a local host, explore the backstreets and meet artisans, farmers, and families, gaining insight into daily life and traditional crafts. The visit concludes with a freshly prepared Tanzanian lunch made by local women using regional ingredients and time-honoured methods. In the afternoon, continue to the Rhotia Valley near Karatu.
Overnight: Martina's Retreat
Meals: Breakfast | Local Lunch | Dinner
05 JUNE 2026 | NGORONGORO CRATER
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife areas. It's the world's largest intact caldera, measuring 600m in depth and covering 250 sq km. It is a spectacular setting and contains an abundance of wildlife with over 20,000 large animals, including Tanzania’s remaining critically endangered black rhino. There are good chances of seeing the Big Five in this natural enclosure.
Overnight: Martina's Retreat
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner
06 JUNE 2026 | SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Journey toward Serengeti National Park, entering the Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate, pause for a picnic lunch, before continuing into the Seronera region — the heart of the park. The first sight of the Serengeti’s vast, open plains is unforgettable. Known in the Maa language as “Seringit,” meaning “endless plains,” this ancient ecosystem has remained largely unchanged for millennia. Sweeping grasslands stretch to the horizon, punctuated by acacia-lined rivers, rocky kopjes, wooded hills, and towering termite mounds — a landscape that defines the classic African safari.
Overnight: Nyikani Central Serengeti Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner
07 JUNE 2026 | SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti’s wildlife-rich plains. This region offers outstanding year-round game viewing, with chances to see lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra.
Overnight: Nyikani Central Serengeti Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner
08 JUNE 2026 | SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy another day of game drives, allowing time to follow wildlife sightings as they unfold. Optional early-morning or late-afternoon drives take advantage of the best light and animal activity. This unhurried time in the Serengeti allows the experience to fully land — not rushed, not fragmented.
Overnight: Nyikani Central Serengeti Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Arrive in Tanzania and transfer to a peaceful accommodation to rest after your long international flight. Settle in, enjoy dinner, and rest.
Overnight: Airport area hotel
Meals: None
01 JUNE 2026 | ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK
Begin your safari gently in Arusha National Park, known for its lush forests, crater lakes, and views of Mount Meru. Enjoy a guided walking safari with an armed ranger, followed by a game drive through diverse habitats home to giraffes, buffalo, colobus monkeys, and rich birdlife.
Overnight: Mtoni River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner
02 JUNE 2026 | TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, we depart Arusha, stopping briefly at the inspiring Shanga Workshop — a social enterprise creating beautiful recycled crafts while supporting employment for people with disabilities. Then continue south to Tarangire National Park, known for its iconic baobab trees and impressive elephant herds. Enjoy an afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers throughout the dry season.
Overnight: Sangaiwe Mbuyu Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner
03 JUNE 2026 | TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy a full day exploring Tarangire’s varied landscapes, from open savannah to riverine woodland. As most of the surrounding area is dry, the Tarangire River remains the only source of water and consequently attracts large numbers of wildebeests, elephants, gazelles, zebras, hartebeest, buffaloes, plus various predators like lions, all of whom come to drink and graze around the river banks. Also, home to more than 550 bird species.
Overnight: Sangaiwe Mbuyu Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner
04 JUNE 2026 | MTO WA MBU → KARATU
After breakfast, travel to the vibrant town of Mto wa Mbu, near Lake Manyara, where over 100 Tanzanian tribes live side by side. Guided by a local host, explore the backstreets and meet artisans, farmers, and families, gaining insight into daily life and traditional crafts. The visit concludes with a freshly prepared Tanzanian lunch made by local women using regional ingredients and time-honoured methods. In the afternoon, continue to the Rhotia Valley near Karatu.
Overnight: Martina's Retreat
Meals: Breakfast | Local Lunch | Dinner
05 JUNE 2026 | NGORONGORO CRATER
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife areas. It's the world's largest intact caldera, measuring 600m in depth and covering 250 sq km. It is a spectacular setting and contains an abundance of wildlife with over 20,000 large animals, including Tanzania’s remaining critically endangered black rhino. There are good chances of seeing the Big Five in this natural enclosure.
Overnight: Martina's Retreat
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner
06 JUNE 2026 | SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Journey toward Serengeti National Park, entering the Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate, pause for a picnic lunch, before continuing into the Seronera region — the heart of the park. The first sight of the Serengeti’s vast, open plains is unforgettable. Known in the Maa language as “Seringit,” meaning “endless plains,” this ancient ecosystem has remained largely unchanged for millennia. Sweeping grasslands stretch to the horizon, punctuated by acacia-lined rivers, rocky kopjes, wooded hills, and towering termite mounds — a landscape that defines the classic African safari.
Overnight: Nyikani Central Serengeti Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner
07 JUNE 2026 | SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti’s wildlife-rich plains. This region offers outstanding year-round game viewing, with chances to see lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra.
Overnight: Nyikani Central Serengeti Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner
08 JUNE 2026 | SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy another day of game drives, allowing time to follow wildlife sightings as they unfold. Optional early-morning or late-afternoon drives take advantage of the best light and animal activity. This unhurried time in the Serengeti allows the experience to fully land — not rushed, not fragmented.
Overnight: Nyikani Central Serengeti Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
09 JUNE 2026 | SARANGETTI → ZANZIBAR
After breakfast, transfer to the Seronera Airstrip for your scheduled flight. Fly from the Serengeti via Arusha, continuing onward to Zanzibar. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your beachside hotel. Settle in, unwind, and enjoy the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters as the journey gently shifts from safari to sea.
Overnight: Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Meals: Breakfast | Dinner
10 JUNE 2026 | RELAX ZANZIBAR
Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Relax at the hotel — swim, lounge by the pool, or walk the beach — or head into nearby Kendwa to explore. Kendwa is known for its laid-back beach bars, local cafés, small shops, and calm swimming beaches, with options for snorkelling, boat trips, or simply settling in for a long lunch and a sunset drink. There’s no schedule today — just the freedom to enjoy island life as you choose.
Overnight: Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
11 JUNE 2026 | CATAMARAN CRUISE
Today, head out on a relaxed catamaran cruise along the coast of Zanzibar. Sail across clear turquoise waters, stopping to swim and snorkel in calm bays, with time to relax on deck and enjoy the ocean breeze. Lunch and refreshments are served on board as you take in views of the island from the water. A leisurely and scenic way to experience Zanzibar beyond the beach.
Overnight: Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Meals: Breakfast | Boat Lunch
12 JUNE 2026 | STONE TOWN
Transfer to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the historic heart of Zanzibar. Spend time exploring its winding alleyways, carved wooden doors, lively markets, and waterfront promenades. Along the way, discover layers of Swahili, Arab, Indian, and European influence that have shaped this remarkable city. Enjoy time at leisure to wander, shop, stop for coffee, or visit historic landmarks before returning to your hotel.
Overnight: Central Stone Town Hotel
Meals: Breakfast | Dinner
13 JUNE 2026 | DEPARTURE
This marks the official end of the group journey. From here, you’re free to shape what comes next — extend your stay in Zanzibar, catch an onward flight or ferry to Dar es Salaam, or continue on with the group for the Uganda extension. Whether you choose more time by the sea or the next adventure, we’re happy to assist with onward arrangements to ensure a smooth and easy transition.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the Seronera Airstrip for your scheduled flight. Fly from the Serengeti via Arusha, continuing onward to Zanzibar. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your beachside hotel. Settle in, unwind, and enjoy the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters as the journey gently shifts from safari to sea.
Overnight: Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Meals: Breakfast | Dinner
10 JUNE 2026 | RELAX ZANZIBAR
Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Relax at the hotel — swim, lounge by the pool, or walk the beach — or head into nearby Kendwa to explore. Kendwa is known for its laid-back beach bars, local cafés, small shops, and calm swimming beaches, with options for snorkelling, boat trips, or simply settling in for a long lunch and a sunset drink. There’s no schedule today — just the freedom to enjoy island life as you choose.
Overnight: Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
11 JUNE 2026 | CATAMARAN CRUISE
Today, head out on a relaxed catamaran cruise along the coast of Zanzibar. Sail across clear turquoise waters, stopping to swim and snorkel in calm bays, with time to relax on deck and enjoy the ocean breeze. Lunch and refreshments are served on board as you take in views of the island from the water. A leisurely and scenic way to experience Zanzibar beyond the beach.
Overnight: Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Meals: Breakfast | Boat Lunch
12 JUNE 2026 | STONE TOWN
Transfer to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the historic heart of Zanzibar. Spend time exploring its winding alleyways, carved wooden doors, lively markets, and waterfront promenades. Along the way, discover layers of Swahili, Arab, Indian, and European influence that have shaped this remarkable city. Enjoy time at leisure to wander, shop, stop for coffee, or visit historic landmarks before returning to your hotel.
Overnight: Central Stone Town Hotel
Meals: Breakfast | Dinner
13 JUNE 2026 | DEPARTURE
This marks the official end of the group journey. From here, you’re free to shape what comes next — extend your stay in Zanzibar, catch an onward flight or ferry to Dar es Salaam, or continue on with the group for the Uganda extension. Whether you choose more time by the sea or the next adventure, we’re happy to assist with onward arrangements to ensure a smooth and easy transition.
Meals: Breakfast
Uganda Extension | 13–20 June 2026 | Additional Cost
13 JUNE 2026 | ARRIVE IN UGANDA
Entebbe International Airport
Arrive in Entebbe and transfer to a relaxed lakeside hotel on the shores of Lake Victoria. This gentle first night allows you to rest, settle in, and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Overnight: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Meals: Dinner
14 JUNE 2026 | FLY TO KISORO → BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
After an early breakfast, fly from Entebbe to Kisoro Airstrip, enjoying spectacular aerial views of Uganda’s rolling hills and volcanic landscapes. On arrival, transfer by road into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Spend the afternoon at leisure, soaking in the forest atmosphere and preparing for tomorrow’s trek.
Overnight: Bwindi area lodge
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
15 JUNE 2026 | GORILLA TREKKING
Today is the heart of the journey. After an early breakfast, attend a briefing with Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before setting off on a guided trek through dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek can take anywhere from 2 to 6 hours depending on gorilla movements. Once found, you’ll spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat — an unforgettable, deeply moving wildlife experience. Return to the lodge for rest and reflection.
Optional: Batwa cultural walk with the indigenous forest community.
Overnight: Bwindi area lodge
Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner
16 JUNE 2026 | BWINDI → MGAHINGA / KISORO REGION
Depart Bwindi and enjoy a scenic drive through terraced hills and rural villages toward the Mgahinga / Kisoro region, set beneath the Virunga Volcanoes. Arrive at a tranquil crater-lake lodge and spend the afternoon at leisure — walking, resting, or simply taking in the views.
Overnight: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
17 JUNE 2026 | GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING → LAKE BUNYONYI
This morning, head into Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for a guided golden monkey trek. These playful, fast-moving primates live in bamboo forests and offer a lively, joyful contrast to the gorilla experience. After lunch, continue by road to Lake Bunyonyi, a high-altitude lake dotted with dozens of small islands and surrounded by misty green hills.
Overnight: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
18 JUNE 2026 | LAKE BUNYONYI
A full day to slow down. Enjoy Lake Bunyonyi at your own pace — optional canoeing between islands, gentle hikes, birdwatching, or simply relaxing by the water with views across the lake. This is a restorative pause after the intensity of trekking days.
Overnight: Lake Bunyonyi lodge
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
19 JUNE 2026 | LAKE BUNYONYI → KISORO → ENTEBBE
After an early breakfast, transfer back to Kisoro Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Entebbe. On arrival, transfer once again to your lakeside hotel for a final night to unwind and integrate the journey.
Overnight: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
20 JUNE 2026 | DEPARTURE
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for onward international departures.
Meals: Breakfast
13 JUNE 2026 | ARRIVE IN UGANDA
Entebbe International Airport
Arrive in Entebbe and transfer to a relaxed lakeside hotel on the shores of Lake Victoria. This gentle first night allows you to rest, settle in, and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Overnight: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Meals: Dinner
14 JUNE 2026 | FLY TO KISORO → BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
After an early breakfast, fly from Entebbe to Kisoro Airstrip, enjoying spectacular aerial views of Uganda’s rolling hills and volcanic landscapes. On arrival, transfer by road into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Spend the afternoon at leisure, soaking in the forest atmosphere and preparing for tomorrow’s trek.
Overnight: Bwindi area lodge
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
15 JUNE 2026 | GORILLA TREKKING
Today is the heart of the journey. After an early breakfast, attend a briefing with Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before setting off on a guided trek through dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek can take anywhere from 2 to 6 hours depending on gorilla movements. Once found, you’ll spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat — an unforgettable, deeply moving wildlife experience. Return to the lodge for rest and reflection.
Optional: Batwa cultural walk with the indigenous forest community.
Overnight: Bwindi area lodge
Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner
16 JUNE 2026 | BWINDI → MGAHINGA / KISORO REGION
Depart Bwindi and enjoy a scenic drive through terraced hills and rural villages toward the Mgahinga / Kisoro region, set beneath the Virunga Volcanoes. Arrive at a tranquil crater-lake lodge and spend the afternoon at leisure — walking, resting, or simply taking in the views.
Overnight: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
17 JUNE 2026 | GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING → LAKE BUNYONYI
This morning, head into Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for a guided golden monkey trek. These playful, fast-moving primates live in bamboo forests and offer a lively, joyful contrast to the gorilla experience. After lunch, continue by road to Lake Bunyonyi, a high-altitude lake dotted with dozens of small islands and surrounded by misty green hills.
Overnight: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
18 JUNE 2026 | LAKE BUNYONYI
A full day to slow down. Enjoy Lake Bunyonyi at your own pace — optional canoeing between islands, gentle hikes, birdwatching, or simply relaxing by the water with views across the lake. This is a restorative pause after the intensity of trekking days.
Overnight: Lake Bunyonyi lodge
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
19 JUNE 2026 | LAKE BUNYONYI → KISORO → ENTEBBE
After an early breakfast, transfer back to Kisoro Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Entebbe. On arrival, transfer once again to your lakeside hotel for a final night to unwind and integrate the journey.
Overnight: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
20 JUNE 2026 | DEPARTURE
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for onward international departures.
Meals: Breakfast