🌍 12 Days / 11 Nights

Arusha • Manyara • Ngorongoro • Serengeti • Selous • Zanzibar

Day 1: Arrival – Arusha → Lake Manyara

Touch down at Kilimanjaro and journey straight into the wild. Lake Manyara awaits, shimmering with thousands of pink flamingos. After settling into your lodge, head out for an afternoon game drive before unwinding under the African sky.
Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge (BLD)

Day 2: Lake Manyara → Ngorongoro Highlands

Begin with a morning safari through Manyara’s forests and lakeshores. After breakfast and a relaxed lunch, ascend into the misty highlands. Your lodge sits dramatically on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, overlooking the vast volcanic basin below.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (BLD)

Day 3: Full-Day Safari – Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Picnic among 25,000 animals — lions, elephants, buffalo, and the rare black rhino. Flamingos paint Lake Magadi pink, while Maasai culture enriches your evening back at the lodge.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (BLD)

Day 4: Ngorongoro → Serengeti Plains

Drive into the legendary Serengeti, stopping at Olduvai Gorge en route. Arrive in time for lunch, then set out on your first Serengeti game drive — predators, giraffes, and endless horizons.
Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge (BLD)

Day 5: Serengeti Safari Adventure

Explore hippo pools, leopard-filled forests, lion-strewn kopjes, and rivers where herds gather to drink. Return for poolside relaxation and sundowners with fellow travelers.
Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge (BLD)

Day 6: Serengeti Western Corridor

Journey west across 6,000 square miles of wilderness. Arrive at your luxurious tented camp, then head out for another thrilling afternoon safari.
Overnight: Kirawira Serena Camp (BLD)

Day 7: Serengeti → Arusha → Dar es Salaam → Selous

An early game drive, then fly south to the untamed Selous Game Reserve. Transfer to your riverside camp and spend the evening at leisure.
Overnight: Selous Serena Camp (BD)

Day 8: Selous Exploration

Safari by 4×4, boat, and on foot. Encounter elephants, shy antelope, and the Rufiji River’s hippos and crocs.
Overnight: Selous Serena Camp (BLD)

Day 9: Selous Safari & River Adventure

Walk the wilds, photograph diverse landscapes, and drift along the Rufiji spotting birdlife — over 350 species recorded here.
Overnight: Selous Serena Camp (BLD)

Day 10: Selous → Zanzibar

Bid farewell to Selous with a final game drive, then fly to Zanzibar. Relax at your seaside hotel, poolside with the Indian Ocean breeze.
Overnight: Zanzibar Serena Inn (BD)

Day 11: Stone Town Discovery

Wander Zanzibar’s labyrinthine streets. Visit the old slave market, Sultan’s Palace, House of Wonders, and bustling bazaars filled with spices, seafood, and fresh bread. Afternoon free for leisure or exploration.
Overnight: Zanzibar Serena Inn (BD)

Day 12: Zanzibar → Dar es Salaam → Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Dar es Salaam and onward journey home.

✨ Why This Journey Stands Out

  • Iconic wildlife: From crater rhinos to Serengeti predators.
  • Varied safari styles: Vehicle, walking, and boat safaris.
  • Cultural immersion: Maasai traditions & Swahili heritage.
  • Luxury lodges & camps: Serena properties ensure comfort throughout.
  • Perfect finale: Relaxation on Zanzibar’s spice-scented shores.