Day 1: Depart U.S. for Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- International flight to Kilimanjaro
Day 2: Arrive Kilimanjaro/Arusha
- Evening arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport
- Transfer directly to hotel in Arusha
Day 3: Arusha
- Morning briefing and introduction to the journey
- Afternoon game drive in Arusha National Park with possible views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru
- Welcome dinner with fellow travelers
Day 4: Arusha/Tarangire National Park
- Scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants and baobab trees
- Game drive en route to lodge; afternoon safari in the park
- Wildlife sightings may include zebra, giraffe, lion, leopard, and cheetah
Day 5: Tarangire National Park
- Morning and afternoon game drives in this off-the-beaten-path park
- Observe some of 550 bird species and massive termite mounds
- Opportunities to spot abundant big game and diverse habitats
Day 6: Tarangire/Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Travel to Ngorongoro Crater rim with stunning panoramic views
- Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the lodge and crater scenery
- Learn about Maasai culture and local conservation efforts
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater
- Full-day safari inside the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera
- Spot elephants, lions, hippos, giraffes, and more among diverse ecosystems
- Return to lodge for afternoon at leisure
Day 8: Ngorongoro/Olduvai Gorge/Serengeti
- Visit Olduvai Gorge, the “Cradle of Mankind” and archaeological site
- Explore a Maasai village en route to Serengeti National Park
- Afternoon game drive in the Serengeti plains
Day 9: Serengeti National Park
- Full-day exploration of the Serengeti’s vast savannahs
- Witness resident wildlife and possibly the Great Migration
- Look for predators like lions and cheetahs among zebra and wildebeest
Day 10: Serengeti National Park
- Additional game drives with chances to spot Africa’s “Big Five”
- Birdwatching and sightings of lesser-known species
- Immerse in one of the world’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries
Day 11: Serengeti/Zanzibar
- Fly to Zanzibar, the fabled “Spice Island” in the Indian Ocean
- Guided walking tour of UNESCO-listed Stone Town
- Discover Swahili, Moorish, and colonial influences in architecture and culture
Day 12: Zanzibar
- Morning visit to a spice plantation
- Afternoon at leisure for beach relaxation or independent exploration
- Farewell dinner celebrating your Tanzania adventure
Day 13: Zanzibar/Dar es Salaam/Depart for U.S.
- Morning flight to Dar es Salaam
- Day room and leisure time before airport transfer
- Early dinner followed by overnight flight to the U.S.
Day 14: Arrive in the U.S.
- Connect to final flights home
