Queer Travel Club presents,

🏳️‍🌈🫏 Savannah to Sea: Tanzania & Zanzibar Escape

Safari through the Serengeti, unwind on the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar, and witness the Great Migration up close.

This trip is intentionally designed to go deeper from exploring pre-colonial queer histories to connecting with one of the oldest, most hidden LGBTQ+ tribes in the heart of the Serengeti​.

A rare opportunity to experience nature, rejuvenate in paradise, and explore queer culture and community firsthand. This is the kind of travel that stays with you!

Itinerary 16 - 26 January 2027

Day 1 - Arrive in Tanzania to a warm welcome, private transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport, and time to relax as you’re briefed on the adventure ahead. Stay in Maasai-inspired design hotel by the Usa River with views of Mount Meru.

Day 2 - Arusha National Park - Early morning game drive + walking safari

Day 3 - Tarangire National Park - transfer to Hotel

Day 4 - Ngorongoro Crater 

Day 5/6 - Central Serengeti National Park

Day 7-10 - Zanzibar Island 

Day 11 - Farewell! Transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Zanzibar)

Highlights

⭐ Serengeti National Park ⭐ Ngorongoro Crater ⭐ Tarangire National Park ⭐ Arusha National Park ⭐ Zanzibar Island

Included:

Domestic flights to Zanzibar (post Safari in Tanzania)

All Accommodation- Boutique hotels, Premium lodges, traditional style Maasai village stay, & tented camps in the Serengeti (single or double occupancy).

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

All activities, unless indicated as optional

Park fees

Professional guide

All transport by road

Taxes / VAT

What's NOT Included in Package:

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day),

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

International flights (to book: https://www.skyscanner.net/)

60 USD per person for the mandatory travel insurance, issued by Zanzibar, AMREF Flying Doctors

Travel Insurance (for quotes: https://www.moneysupermarket.com/travel-insurance/)

Tanzania e-visa: https://visa.immigration.go.tz/

Activities not mentioned

BOOKING

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Deposit / Trip Price : £450 per person | Trip Price: £2,600 per person.

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The day has finally arrived! We will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport and take you to your accommodation for the next stage of your journey. The transfer takes about 30 minutes. Once you arrive, you will take some time to relax and refresh while we serve you a delicious breakfast. Then, we'll greet you, give you a quick

rundown on what happens next and answer your questions.

Meal plan: 3-course Light Dinner

You won’t find any more beautiful corner of the Rift Valley than Arusha National Park. Yes, you’ll see wildlife – giraffe, zebra and buffalo are present and the birdlife is wonderfully varied. But it’s the scenery here that most travelers remember, from the near-perfect volcanic cone that crowns the summit of Mt Meru to the Ngurdoto Crater, which often goes by the name of ‘Little Ngorongoro’. And by focusing

on the scenery rather than the animals, your visit to Arusha National Park nicely complements the other parks of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.

Early Morning: Transfer by Road to Arusha National Park (Transfer time: about 15 Minutes).

Morning: This morning your expert guide will show you the best that Arusha National Park has to offer (including the best Mt Meru views) on a guided game drive.

Around Lunchtime: Enjoy a scenic picnic in the heart of the park—delicious food surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature, with a beautiful view of Lake Momela.

Afternoon: It's time for a walking safari in Arusha National Park this afternoon. Apart from the Mt Meru views you'll enjoy, walking also helps you feel a part of nature in a way that just isn't possible if you stay in your vehicle. You will experience the thrill of a

walking safari and explore Arusha National Park on foot with an expert guide.

Meal plan: 3-course Light Dinner

If you’ve never been to Tarangire (and even if you have) you’re in for a real treat. Tarangire is filled with giants –baobab trees all across the park, as well as elephants, lots of them. But that’s just the beginning. Of the big cats, you’ll

probably see lions, and cheetahs and leopards are around, too. And it’s impossible to miss the wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes and zebras. Your backdrop for all of this is one of the prettiest in northern Tanzania, with a memorable mix of river woodland, open plains and rolling hills. And some vantage points to take it all in.

Early morning: Transfer by Road, Arusha to Tarangire National Park (Transfer time: 2 to 3 hours)

Morning: Go on a guided game drive amid the baobab trees of Tarangire National Park this morning. On the drive, your guide will help you look for the lions and

elephants for which the park is famous. It's a wonderful opportunity to ask all of the questions you want.

Around lunchtime: During lunch, you’ll picnic by the Tarangire River, where you can watch wildlife crossing the river or stopping to drink and cool off after a long day of

grazing.

Afternoon: Come with us for a guided game drive this afternoon in Tarangire National Park. As always when Africa's animals are involved, there's so much for you to look forward to.

Evening: Transfer by Road, Tarangire National Park to your accommodation. Transfer time: about 90 minutes.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Today you’ll visit Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most beautiful natural sights in Africa, a place where you’ll experience otherworldly beauty with extraordinary wildlife. Watch as, from above, morning mist rolls up and over the crater rim, and notice how the steep walls suggest a place unlike any other. Down below on the crater floor, explore a lost world preserved in a state of pristine isolation, one that

shelters lions and hyenas, elephants and black rhinos, flamingos and golden jackals. There are also forests, hippo-filled lakes, a salt pan and hyena dens, and you’ll never lose the sense that you’ve stumbled into a safari theme park where

everything’s wild.

Early morning: Transfer by Road to Ngorongoro Crater (Transfer time: about 30 minutes).

Morning: This morning it's time for you to enjoy an amazing safari experience as you go on a guided game drive through Ngorongoro Crater. Watch for animals that might include black rhinos, spotted hyenas and lions as your guide shows you around the crater floor.

Lunchtime: A delicious picnic lunch will be served in the heart of the crater, surrounded by nature.

Afternoon: Your early morning descent into Ngorongoro

Crater on a guided game drive is one of East

Africa's best safari experiences. You'll spend most

of the day getting to know this special place and its

wildlife.

Evening: In the afternoon, we’ll continue exploring the

crater’s diverse wildlife with another game drive before slowly ascending the crater rim on our way back to our accommodation.

(Transfer time: about 30 minutes).

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, dinner

You're going to be exploring the extraordinary heart of the Serengeti. Here in the Central Serengeti is where wildlife populations are largest, and it's especially good for seeing all three big cats. It's here also that you get to experience the classic savannah grasslands and acacia trees that are the signature landscapes of the East African safari.

Early morning: Transfer by Road, Farm of Dreams Lodge to Serengeti National Park

(Transfer time: 3 to 4 hours).

Lunchtime: Join us for a picnic in Central Serengeti National Park, where you get to eat great food while surrounded by nature.

Afternoon: This afternoon you'll go on a guided game drive through Serengeti National Park. Your guide will help you find so many different animals as you drive

around the savannah grassland plains of the Serengeti.

Did you know that Africa is home to a hidden queer community with a rich culture that rarely gets the spotlight it deserves? In the Ikoma tribe, located on the border of

Serengeti National Park, women without heirs—due to never marrying or having children—are allowed to marry other women to ensure their family line continues. This tradition, legal and deeply respected in the community, allows women

to build families for support in old age and secure heirs for their wealth. Today, we’ll take you to meet one of the queer families in the region and share their inspiring journey.

Morning: Let an expert guide introduce you to the many charms of Serengeti National Park on a guided game drive this morning. There's no better safari

experience than looking for big cats, elephants and more as you explore the Serengeti's grassy plains.

Lunchtime: Join us for a picnic in Serengeti National Park, where you get to eat great food while surrounded by nature.

Afternoon: A Visit to a Queer Family in Mugumu

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Early in the morning you will transfer from Serengeti National Park to Zanzibar by air, enjoying a scenic game drive en route to the airstrip in Mwanza, where wildlife sightings and sweeping savannah views provide a memorable farewell before your

flight to the island. Here in Mwanza, Tanzania’s second-largest city, on the shores

of Lake Victoria, you’re at a crossroads of cultures. This means you’ll eat well and find vibrant street markets. Enjoy palm-lined beaches and vibrant Swahili culture on the island of Zanzibar.

Early morning: Keep an eye out for wildlife early this morning as our transfer to the next part of your safari doubles as a game drive (Transfer time: 1 to 2 hours).

Afternoon: Transfer by Air, Mwanza to Zanzibar Island (Transfer time: 2 to 3 hours).

Spend time relaxing in Zanzibar Island this afternoon and generally resting from the pace of life on the road.

Meal plan: breakfast

Today, you have the perfect opportunity to unwind and indulge at Nungwi—one of Zanzibar’s most enchanting coastal gems. Known for its powder-soft sands and crystal-clear waters, Kendwa offers a serene escape where natural beauty meets barefoot luxury. Spend the day basking under the sun, swimming in the warm Indian Ocean, or simply relaxing as the tide gently rolls in. As the day winds down, experience the breathtaking Zanzibar sunset—a tranquil moment of reflection and pure coastal bliss.

Meal plan: breakfast

Zanzibar Stone Town is a fascinating place to visit. A Unesco World Heritage Site, this absorbing port town was once the hub of a trade network that extended across the Indian Ocean to Persia, India and beyond. Stone Town's rich and varied pedigree is reflected in the distinctive architecture of the multi-story coral stone houses that line its alleys, as well as the cosmopolitan feel of the local Swahili culture.

Zanzibar’s Stone Town stands as a living testament to a complex and painful past. Once a bustling hub of the East African slave trade, its winding alleys and ancient buildings hold stories of both suffering and resilience. Today, Stone Town invites visitors to explore its historic sites and museums, offering a powerful reflection on this chapter of history while celebrating the enduring spirit of its people.

Morning: Transfer by Road, Sunset Kendwa to Zanzibar Stone Town (Transfer time: about 1 hour). Explore Zanzibar Stone Town this morning on a city tour, and we'll show you several architectural highlights reflecting its long and intriguing history.

Lunchtime: It's time for lunch in Zanzibar Island.

Afternoon: Transfer by Road, Zanzibar Stone Town to your accommodation (Transfer time: about 1 hour).

Meal plan: breakfast

Spend more time getting to know Zanzibar Island.

Meal plan: breakfast

Early this morning, your wonderful adventure on Zanzibar Island comes to a close. We hope you’ve enjoyed every moment of this beautiful destination and the unique

experiences it has offered. As you prepare to depart, we want to thank you for sharing this journey with us. Wishing you safe travels and hoping our paths cross again on another unforgettable adventure. Goodbye for now, and take with you

the memories of Zanzibar’s magic!

Morning: We will take you to the airport this morning (Transfer time: about 1 hour)

Meal plan: breakfast