Enjoy your breakfast and thereafter proceed to Bwindi National Park in preparation for the next day’s gorilla trekking, through the rolling Hills of Uganda well known as the Switzerland of Africa, arriving in time for your dinner and overnight.

LODGING: Lake Mutanda Resor
MEAL:  Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner 

After an early breakfast depart to the starting point for briefing about your gorilla trekking adventure after which you will be led by experienced gorilla trackers on the slopes of the volcanoes. You will start from the site where the gorillas were encountered the day before and from here the gorilla tracking begins. Although the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is amazing, and the beauty of the gorilla forest and its inhabitants are fascinating. One of Africa’s major highlights is when you encounter these gentle apes. It is a humbling experience to stand just meters from man’s distant cousins 

LODGING: Lake Mutanda Resort

MEAL:  Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner 

Enjoy your morning breakfast and thereafter driver back to Kampala with lunch en-route.

Dinner and overnight in Entebe city.

LODGING: Pelican villas

MEAL:  breakfast / lunch
 

Today we fly to Nairobi which is Kenya’s capital city. Kenya is also home to Nairobi National Park, a large game reserve renowned for breeding endangered black rhinos as well as giraffes, zebras, and lions. David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust operates a well-regarded elephant orphanage nearby. It is also a popular starting point for safari trips elsewhere in Kenya from Nairobi. With its colonial British influence and African influences, Nairobi is a pleasant mix of modernity and tradition. 

LODGING:  Welcome to the Windsor
MEAL: Breakfast 

Our journey today takes us to the Amboseli National Park, south of Nairobi.
Southern Kenya is home to Amboseli National Park. The area is famous for elephant herds and Mount Kilimanjaro across the border. The park's plains and swamps can be seen from Observation Hill. Many species of birds and giraffes live here. Lake Amboseli dominates the west section, which is dry outside during the rainy season. 

You can get close to free-ranging elephants in this park, making it so famous. Visit a Maasai village and meet Maasai at the park, including other attractions. In addition to Mount Kilimanjaro, the park offers views of the world's highest free-standing mountain. 

LODGING:   Kibo tented luxury camp

MEAL: Breakfast, / Lunch / Dinner 

A day to rest and do your laundry...After breakfast, today your Kenyan driver will drop you off to the border of Tanzania and Kenya and after going through custom, you will meet your Tanzanian guide driver who will accompany you through your Tanzania journey...

LODGING: Kibo palace hotel

MEAL: Breakfast / lunch

Today you have the chance to fly to Serengeti - incase you wanted to drive, In the morning, we traverse the rolling landscape of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which offers occasional glimpses of the Ngorongoro Crater. A viewpoint overlooking the crater will be our last stop before we descend onto the Serengeti Plain. Serengeti is a Maasai word that means "Land-without-end." It is a land of superlatives because of its massive landscape and incredible biodiversity. 

The annual migration, a sight unmatched anywhere in the natural world, is one of the most compelling realistic dramas on earth, and you have the opportunity to witness it here. During our afternoon game drive, we will learn more about the biodiversity of this fantastic landscape. 

NOTE: The drive to and from the northern parks is the same way back to Arusha which is safari starting point, so for those don' t enjoy sitting in the car for long we offer flying option to Serengeti and then drive back to Arusha while gave viewing en-route.

LODGING: Nyumbani collection safari tented camp 

 MEAL: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner 

Today is a full day of Serengeti game viewing for us. The land of Two million wildebeests and hundreds of thousands of gazelles and zebras migrate in search of pasture and water annually in the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, which covers 1.5 million square kilometers of savannah. Their annual migration is one of the world's most impressive nature spectacles. Many globally threatened or endangered animal species are found in the park, such as black rhinos, elephants, wild dogs, and cheetahs. 

It's the only place in Africa where vast land-animal migrations still take place, and it's known for its giant herds of plains animals (especially gnu, gazelles, and zebras). In 1981, UNESCO added the park to its World Heritage List. 

Taking a hot-air balloon safari over the plains at daybreak may be an option; today is a good day to try. Details will be sent once you book. 

LODGING:  Nyumbani Collection tented camp

MEAL: Breakfast /  Lunch / Dinner 

Returning to Ngorongoro today, we stop at Olduvai Gorge, the site of some of the earliest hominid discoveries dating back 1.8 million years, dating from the 1960s and 70s. According to experts in the life sciences, Olduvai's contribution to the story of human origins is unmatched. Geological and human history are outlined in a small museum on site. 

We can find the earliest evidence of human ancestors at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. Hundreds of fossilized bones and stone tools are in the area dating back millions of years, which led paleoanthropologists to conclude that humans evolved in Africa. 

In Ngorongoro Conservation Area there are 500 birds on the property and endangered species such as the Black Rhino, the Wild Hunting Dog, and the Golden Cat. In addition, it supports one of the largest animal migrations on earth, including over 1 million wildebeest, 72,000 zebras, and about 350,000 Thompsons and Grants. So with its magical setting and abundant wildlife, the Ngorongoro Crater is one of nature's greatest spectacles. 

LODGING: Lake masek tented camp

MEAL: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner 

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, is the highlight of our half-day safari today. After breakfast, we descend into the crater for a game drive. Our first stop is the Ngorongoro Crater, which is 20 km (12 miles) wide and 700m (2,300 feet) high, where we may see the "Big Five," as well as gazelle, zebra, hippopotamus, and thousands of flamingos. 

The Tanzanian government limits visitors to half-day visits to the crater to reduce congestion and stress on wildlife. Due to the relatively mild climate at this altitude, depending on what time "window" we get, our excursion may happen in the morning or the afternoon. 

LODGING:  

MEAL: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner 

On our way back to Arusha, we stop at Gibb's Farm for lunch before descending the Ngorongoro Highlands. In a setting surrounded by coffee plantations, Gibb's Farm is a small hotel perched on the outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Highlands. It's a former German colonial farmhouse and still privately owned. 

We pass through Mto Wa Mbu ('Mosquito Creek'), a lively cosmopolitan town famous for red bananas. They taste the same as regular bananas, but their skins are reddish. We will arrive back in Arusha later this afternoon and take some rest. 

LODGING: Kibo palace hotel
 MEAL: Breakfast / Lunch  

On this morning, we fly to Zanzibar and transfer to our hotel in Stone Town. 

The archipelago of Zanzibar consists of Zanzibar and Pemba Islands and several islets. There are 96 km (60 miles) of length and 32 km (20 miles) of width on Zanzibar Island. It's about 1040 km sq. As the only functioning ancient city in East Africa, Stone Town is known for its beautiful sandy beaches and fringing coral reefs. 

Its people are a fascinating mixture of ethnicities, as indicated by Zanzibar's colorful history. Most Zanzibaris practice Islam, although Christianity and Hinduism are also practiced. Zanzibar City, which has approximately 100,000 residents, is estimated to have a population of 800,000. Swahili (known locally as Kiswahili) is spoken extensively in East Africa by Zanzibaris. There's a lot of belief that Zanzibar is where the language was born in its purest form. 

In the afternoon, we will undertake a walking tour of Stone Town, the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar, which has hardly changed in the past 200 years. The town is characterized by winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques, and grand Arab houses whose original owners competed over the extravagance of their residences. Brass-studded, carved wooden doors exhibit this one-upmanship, with as many as 500 different examples. As part of our tour, we will visit the House of Wonders, the Museum of the Palace (People's Palace), the old slave market, the Arab Fort, and the Hamamni Persian Baths. Several excellent gift shops in Stone Town can offer a wide range of souvenirs and handicrafts. 

Note: Our Zanzibar sightseeing itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions and other logistical considerations. 

LODGING: Sandie Baobab Beach resort

MEAL: Breakfast. 

TODA YOU WILL SO MANY OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM

The goal of today's excursion is to visit the Jozani Natural Forest Reserve, located in the central east region of Zanzibar Island, and the home of the endemic red colobus monkey. These monkeys are full of character and roam freely. Additionally, they are viewed at very close quarters outside the reserve's perimeter, where they are incredibly photogenic, as well as Syke's monkeys, small bucks, and bushpigs. Jozani is home to a variety of other species. 

The afternoon is free for you to explore Stone Town. During the 19th century, Zanzibar was one of the most important trading centers in the Indian Ocean region. Most houses that can be seen today were built during that period. Zanzibar's Coraline rock is an excellent building material but is also easily eroded. Many homes are in poor condition, as evidenced by the large number of them. Authority has been established to coordinate the restoration of Stone Town to its original splendor. Many buildings have already been renovated, and the Stone Town Conservation Authority has already been set. 

LODGING:  Sandie Baobab Beach resort

 MEAL: Breakfast  

Zanzibar's history would not be complete without an exploration of the spices. Cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper, and many other spices were as valuable to the Sultans of Oman as the slave trade was to the Africans. Plantations outside of Zanzibar town are known for their spices, and our morning tour includes a chance to sample fresh spices. It describes in detail how various spices can be used in cooking and cosmetics. The enormous amount of spices produced, their incredible value for treating various illnesses, and their use in cooking are fascinating. 

Our next stop is a resort-style hotel near Stone Town, which is located on a beach. 

LODGING:  Sandie Baobab Beach resort

MEAL: Breakfast 

After a long journey, we were looking forward to a day of leisure to enjoy the beach and to rest. 

LODGING:  Sandie Baobab Beach resort
MEAL: Breakfast  

  Departure From Zanzibar / Home sweet home

THANKS SO MUCH FOR TRAVELING WITH US