In 13days/12nights experience of a lifetime. Check it off Mt. Kilimanjaro, Luxury Safari, air balloon safari and Zanzibar all in one trip. Stay in an all inclusive luxury tented lodge. Get lost in time with historical tours + immersive in various cultures. Boat cruise on the beautiful white sand beaches of Zanzibar.

Northern Tanzania

Day 1: Tue Aug 20th: Arrive in Tanzania ( Kilimanjaro (JRO) airport

DAY  2 - Wed Aug 21st - Hike Mt. Kilimanjaro - the Highest free standing mountain in Africa 

DAY  3 - Thu Aug 22nd: Road to Serengeti

Day 4: Fri Aug 23rd - Full day Safari Game drive

Day 5: Sat Aug 24th - THE SERENGETI ENDLESS PLAINS 

DAIR BALLOON SAFARI IN SERENGETI | Option 2:  Full day Safari Game drive

Day 6: Sun Aug 25th:  Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater + Transfer to Arusha

Zanzibar

Day 7: Mon Aug 26th: Welcome to ZANZIBAR

DAY 8: Tue Aug 27th: Free Beach Day on the famous turquoise beach of Zanzibar 

Day 9: Wed Aug 28th: Free Morning, Rock Restaurant + Return to Hotel.

Day 10: thu Aug 29th: Historical + Market day + Arabic Swahili dinner experience in Stone Tow. Get lost in the narrow streets in Historical Stone Town, Zanzibar + Shop until your drop.

Day 11: Fri Aug 30th: BOAT Party

Day 12: Sat 31st: Urban Dar es Salaam

Day 13: SUN Sept 1st: Departure Day 

*Hotels subjected to change as per availability but will replace with same hotel grade. 

Deposit is non refundable.

Cancellation of trip must be done 90days before departure date for a 75% refund, 60days before 50% refund, 30days before 15%, No refund after. 

All trips, unless otherwise stated, offer you the chance to reserve your seat with a deposit when booking at least 60 days before departure. Full trip payment is due 30 days before departure

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* Hotels subjected to change as per availability but will replace with same hotel grade. 

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your driver at the pickup area + transfer (45mins) to check in at the GRAN MELIA ARUSHA - 5 STAR HOTEL- An oasis within Arusha set out on 18 acres of beautiful landscaped coffee and tea plantations. Pure tranquility with spectacular views of Mount Meru.

7:45pm Meet & Greet  + Welcome Dinner at the Hotel.

After early breakfast, depart for Mt. Kilimanjaro day hike (2.5 hour drive).

9:30am -2:30pm Hike 5.5 miles up to Mandara Hut near the upper edge of the forest line. The hike takes about 3-5 hours. The path is interesting, starting through rain forest vegetation, and then opening up to giant heather. If time and weather permit, a short walk from Mandara to Maundi Crater is worth it. Stop for a picnic lunch then walk back to Marangu gate, meet our driver.

3:00pm- 5:30pm Drive back for overnight at Gran Melia  - 5 star hotel

Meals included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch

Dress Code: Workout outfits, Sneakers + Light Jacket - morning/nights are cold.

7:00am-8:30am: Breakfast + check out of Hotel

9:00am-1:00pm Road to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

1:00pm-2:00pm Break for a Bush Picnic Lunch.

3:00pm-5:00pm Transfer to hotel. Check in + Night at Lahia Tented Lodge - 5stars and all inclusive.

Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch + dinner

Dress code: Safari outfits + Sneakers or boots

6:00am -6:50am Breakfast

7:00am-11:30am Head out game safari a catch a glimpse of the wildebeest’s spectacular trek + take photographic memories. Return to rest or go swimming with a wildlife view + Picnic Lunch  + 4pm-6pm Evening sunset game drive or stay at lodge. Check into lodge for dinner + Rest.

Accommodation: Lahia Tented Lodge

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dress code: Safari outfits + Sneakers or boots

Option 1: Air balloon Safari in Serengeti. 4am Depart for an unforgettable journey above the Serengeti. Some things are worth getting up early for and this is certainly one of them. Rising before the birds and heading out in the silence of the pre-dawn towards the launch-site is all part of the anticipation.

6:15am-8:15am Experience the great migration with a bird’s-eye view and soar over the plains at sunrise during a hot air balloon safari, after celebrate with Campagne +

9:00am-10:00am Whisk off by safari car to your special Serengeti breakfast. After the air balloon, head out for safari game drive as your return to your lodge to rest + Lunch. 4:00pm-6:00pm Head out for an evening game drive. Return for Dinner + night over at lodge. 

OPTION 2:  FULL DAY SAFARI GAME DRIVE

6:00am -6:50am Breakfast

7:00am-11:30am Head out game safari a catch a glimpse of the wildebeest’s spectacular trek + take photographic memories. Return to rest or go swimming with a wildlife view + Lunch the lodge + 4pm-6pm Evening sunset game drive or stay at lodge. Return for dinner + Rest.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch + Dinner

Dress code: Safari outfits + Sneakers or boots

Breakfast + Check out of Hotel. Roadtrip to the Ngorongoro Crater - one of the most mesmerizing natural features in the world, the largest unfilled inactive volcanic crater, or caldera, in the world. At the base of 610m cliff faces elephants trumpet, lions roar, and antelope…eat grass. Safari game drive and take photographic memories at the rim of the crater + Meet the Maasai tribe

Enjoy a picnic Lunch in the middle of Serengeti then depart to arrive to check in at the GRAN MELIA HOTEL Arusha. 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Dress code: Comfortable Safari outfits + Sneakers or boots Light Jacket - morning/nights are cold.

Breakfast + check out

7:30am-8:00am Transfer to Arusha Airport

9:25pm-10:45am Fly to Zanzibar

11:00am -2:00pm Arrive + transfer for Seafood lunch in the old city of Stone town then transfer to your Hotel.

3:00pm Arrive to check in/ Rest at hotel

7:30pm Get ready for group dinner

Lodging: Kisiwa on the beach

Meals Included: Breakfast + Dinner

Dress code: Comfortable travel wear + reminder to be modest for Zanzibar.

7:00am-10:00am: Breakfast + check out of hotel.

10:30am-6:00pm Free time to relax on the beach

Lodging: Kisiwa on the beach

Meals Included: Breakfast  + Dinner at hotel

7:00am-10:00am: Breakfast at the hotel.

10:30am-12:00pm Free time at the hotel

1:30pm-1:30pm Depart for 2pm Lunch at Rock Restaurant

4:00pm Return to rest + get ready for dinner at the hotel

Lodging: Kisiwa on the beach

Meals Included: Breakfast  + Dinner

8:30am -10:00am: Enjoy the Breakfast + Check out of the hotel.

10:00am - 1:30pm Return for Stone Town Historical walking tour: Slave Market + Local market tours

2:00pm-3:00pm Grab lunch on the go,

3:30pm-9:00pm- Check in to hotel + Free time to Shop, Swahili spa treatment/ Shopping in the narrow streets or rest + Dinner on your own.

Accommodations: Maru Maru Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast .

Dress Code: Dress modest- a long skirt or loose-fitting pants are also good in the heat and will protect you from the sun. You can wear loose and below the knee, cover shoulders and if you can, elbows. Women - Take some loose covering, or buy a scarf to cover head and shoulders if in doubt.

7:00am - 11:45am Breakfast + Free time

12:00pm - 6:30pm boat cruise w/ Seafood lunch/ snorkeling + Swimming in the Ocean.

6:30pm Return to rest + Free time + Dinner on your own.

Meals included: Breakfast + Seafood lunch

Accommodation: Maru maru Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch + Farewell dinner

Dress code:

Boat - Cover up + Black swim suit

Farewell dinner - Shades of yellow

8:00am-10:00am: Breakfast + Check from out from the Hotel. Do last minute shopping/ lunch + Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your flight to Dar es Salaam.

11:30am-12:00pm Flight to Dar es Salaam

1:00pm- Check into hotel

2:00pm-5:00pm Head out for Lunch experience  + City tour of Dar es Salaam,

5:00pm-7:00pm Return + Rest

8:00pm +  - Nightlife in Dar  + Rest to rest at the hotel

Accommodation: Rotana Hotel

After Breakfast, check out + Free time at the hotel +  Transfer to Dar es Salaam Airport back home. Welcome again + get ready to be a storyteller of Tanzania upon your return.