Tanzania & Zanzibar
Serengeti, Kilimanjaro & Spice Island Paradise. Explore iconic wildlife, conquer majestic peaks, and unwind on pristine tropical beaches.
Country Overview
Tanzania is arguably Africa’s greatest all-round destination. It has the largest intact ecosystem in the world (Serengeti-Ngorongoro-Selous corridor), the highest peak in Africa (Kilimanjaro at 5,895m), the deepest lake in Africa (Tanganyika), the most densely populated wildlife destination in Africa (Ngorongoro Crater), and one of the world’s most beautiful island escapes (Zanzibar). Whether trekking to Kilimanjaro’s summit, watching the great migration on the Serengeti plains, or diving in Zanzibar’s coral reefs, Tanzania never disappoints.
Why Visit Tanzania & Zanzibar
- Serengeti – endless plains and the greatest wildlife show on Earth with year-round great migration
- Ngorongoro Crater – world’s largest intact caldera, highest density of wildlife in Africa including all Big Five
- Kilimanjaro – climb Africa’s highest mountain, accessible to non-technical climbers
- Zanzibar – UNESCO Stone Town, Spice Tours, and Indian Ocean beaches
- Selous/Nyerere National Park – Africa’s largest game reserve, boat safaris and walking safaris
Ruaha National Park – remote, wild and with huge elephant herds - Tarangire – famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant populations
- Mahale Mountains – chimpanzee trekking on the shores of Lake Tanganyika
Essential Travel Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Capital | Dodoma (political); Dar es Salaam (commercial) |
| Language | Swahili and English (official) |
| Currency | Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). USD essential for national park fees. 1 USD ≈ 2,500 TZS |
| Visa | eVisa required for most nationalities at evisa.immigration.go.tz. USD 50. East Africans visa-free |
| Best Time | June–October (dry, best safari). Jan–Feb (calving season in Ngorongoro). Zanzibar: Jun–Oct and Jan–Feb |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Getting There | Julius Nyerere Int'l Airport Dar es Salaam (DAR); Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO); Abeid Amani Karume Airport Zanzibar (ZNZ) |
| Getting Around | Coastal Aviation, Auric Air, Precision Air domestic flights. Safari vehicles from lodges |
| Health | Yellow fever required from endemic countries. Malaria prophylaxis recommended for mainland. Zanzibar lower risk |
| Budget Range | Budget camping: USD 100–180/day | Mid-range: USD 250–500/day | Luxury: USD 700–2,000+/day |
| Tipping | USD 15–25/day for guides; USD 10/day camp staff; 10–15% restaurants |
| Electricity | 230V; Type G (British) plugs |
| Safety | Very safe. Zanzibar exceptionally safe. Tanzania one of the most politically stable countries in Africa |
Tour Itineraries – 1 to 12 Days
The following itineraries are designed to be flexible and can be customised to your group’s interests, pace, and budget. All itineraries include accommodation, meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner), transfers, and guide services arranged by Africa Milestone.
1-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Arusha – Gateway to Northern Circuit
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 150.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
2-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Arusha – Gateway to Northern Circuit
Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to Arusha (1 hour).
Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania, set at the foot of Mount Meru (4,566m).
Afternoon: Cultural Heritage Centre – extraordinary collection of Tingatinga art, Makonde sculpture, and Maasai jewellery.
Evening: Welcome dinner in Arusha. Introduction briefing for your Tanzania safari.
Overnight: Arusha | Meals: D
DAY 2 | Tarangire National Park
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2.5 hours).
Tarangire: famous for giant ancient baobab trees and one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations. Game drive afternoon.
Also: lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and extraordinary birdlife including yellow-collared lovebirds.
Sundowner under a baobab tree.
Overnight: Tarangire camp or lodge | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 300.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
3-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Arusha – Gateway to Northern Circuit
Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to Arusha (1 hour).
Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania, set at the foot of Mount Meru (4,566m).
Afternoon: Cultural Heritage Centre – extraordinary collection of Tingatinga art, Makonde sculpture, and Maasai jewellery.
Evening: Welcome dinner in Arusha. Introduction briefing for your Tanzania safari.
Overnight: Arusha | Meals: D
DAY 2 | Tarangire National Park
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2.5 hours).
Tarangire: famous for giant ancient baobab trees and one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations. Game drive afternoon.
Also: lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and extraordinary birdlife including yellow-collared lovebirds.
Sundowner under a baobab tree.
Overnight: Tarangire camp or lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Serengeti National Park
Fly or drive to Serengeti National Park. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word Siringet – ‘endless plains’.
The Serengeti covers 14,763 sq km of open grassland and is the stage for the world’s greatest wildlife spectacle.
Afternoon game drive: lion prides, cheetah, leopard in acacia trees, elephant, giraffe, and vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle.
Overnight: Serengeti tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 450.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
4-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Arusha – Gateway to Northern Circuit
Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to Arusha (1 hour).
Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania, set at the foot of Mount Meru (4,566m).
Afternoon: Cultural Heritage Centre – extraordinary collection of Tingatinga art, Makonde sculpture, and Maasai jewellery.
Evening: Welcome dinner in Arusha. Introduction briefing for your Tanzania safari.
Overnight: Arusha | Meals: D
DAY 2 | Tarangire National Park
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2.5 hours).
Tarangire: famous for giant ancient baobab trees and one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations. Game drive afternoon.
Also: lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and extraordinary birdlife including yellow-collared lovebirds.
Sundowner under a baobab tree.
Overnight: Tarangire camp or lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Serengeti National Park
Fly or drive to Serengeti National Park. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word Siringet – ‘endless plains’.
The Serengeti covers 14,763 sq km of open grassland and is the stage for the world’s greatest wildlife spectacle.
Afternoon game drive: lion prides, cheetah, leopard in acacia trees, elephant, giraffe, and vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle.
Overnight: Serengeti tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 | Full Day Serengeti – Great Migration
Full day game drives in the Serengeti. Morning and afternoon with picnic lunch in the bush.
Great Migration (year-round in different zones): Jan–March: calving in southern Serengeti. June–July: moving north. July–October: Mara River crossings in northern Serengeti.
Cheetah hunting, lion prides resting, hyena clans, and wild dog packs. Serengeti is Africa’s most consistently exciting game viewing destination.
Optional: Pre-dawn hot air balloon over the Serengeti (the world’s greatest balloon experience, add USD 600 per person).
Overnight: Serengeti | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 600.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
5-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Arusha – Gateway to Northern Circuit
Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to Arusha (1 hour).
Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania, set at the foot of Mount Meru (4,566m).
Afternoon: Cultural Heritage Centre – extraordinary collection of Tingatinga art, Makonde sculpture, and Maasai jewellery.
Evening: Welcome dinner in Arusha. Introduction briefing for your Tanzania safari.
Overnight: Arusha | Meals: D
DAY 2 | Tarangire National Park
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2.5 hours).
Tarangire: famous for giant ancient baobab trees and one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations. Game drive afternoon.
Also: lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and extraordinary birdlife including yellow-collared lovebirds.
Sundowner under a baobab tree.
Overnight: Tarangire camp or lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Serengeti National Park
Fly or drive to Serengeti National Park. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word Siringet – ‘endless plains’.
The Serengeti covers 14,763 sq km of open grassland and is the stage for the world’s greatest wildlife spectacle.
Afternoon game drive: lion prides, cheetah, leopard in acacia trees, elephant, giraffe, and vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle.
Overnight: Serengeti tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 | Full Day Serengeti – Great Migration
Full day game drives in the Serengeti. Morning and afternoon with picnic lunch in the bush.
Great Migration (year-round in different zones): Jan–March: calving in southern Serengeti. June–July: moving north. July–October: Mara River crossings in northern Serengeti.
Cheetah hunting, lion prides resting, hyena clans, and wild dog packs. Serengeti is Africa’s most consistently exciting game viewing destination.
Optional: Pre-dawn hot air balloon over the Serengeti (the world’s greatest balloon experience, add USD 600 per person).
Overnight: Serengeti | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 5 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 2–3 hours).
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater – the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera (19km across, 600m deep). UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The crater contains the highest density of wildlife in Africa: 25,000 large animals including all Big Five permanently resident.
Black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, hippo in the crater lake, flamingos on Lake Magadi.
Overnight: Crater rim lodge (spectacular views) | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 750.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
6-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Arusha – Gateway to Northern Circuit
Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to Arusha (1 hour).
Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania, set at the foot of Mount Meru (4,566m).
Afternoon: Cultural Heritage Centre – extraordinary collection of Tingatinga art, Makonde sculpture, and Maasai jewellery.
Evening: Welcome dinner in Arusha. Introduction briefing for your Tanzania safari.
Overnight: Arusha | Meals: D
DAY 2 | Tarangire National Park
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2.5 hours).
Tarangire: famous for giant ancient baobab trees and one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations. Game drive afternoon.
Also: lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and extraordinary birdlife including yellow-collared lovebirds.
Sundowner under a baobab tree.
Overnight: Tarangire camp or lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Serengeti National Park
Fly or drive to Serengeti National Park. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word Siringet – ‘endless plains’.
The Serengeti covers 14,763 sq km of open grassland and is the stage for the world’s greatest wildlife spectacle.
Afternoon game drive: lion prides, cheetah, leopard in acacia trees, elephant, giraffe, and vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle.
Overnight: Serengeti tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 | Full Day Serengeti – Great Migration
Full day game drives in the Serengeti. Morning and afternoon with picnic lunch in the bush.
Great Migration (year-round in different zones): Jan–March: calving in southern Serengeti. June–July: moving north. July–October: Mara River crossings in northern Serengeti.
Cheetah hunting, lion prides resting, hyena clans, and wild dog packs. Serengeti is Africa’s most consistently exciting game viewing destination.
Optional: Pre-dawn hot air balloon over the Serengeti (the world’s greatest balloon experience, add USD 600 per person).
Overnight: Serengeti | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 5 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 2–3 hours).
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater – the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera (19km across, 600m deep). UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The crater contains the highest density of wildlife in Africa: 25,000 large animals including all Big Five permanently resident.
Black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, hippo in the crater lake, flamingos on Lake Magadi.
Overnight: Crater rim lodge (spectacular views) | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 6 | Zanzibar – Stone Town UNESCO Heritage
Fly from Kilimanjaro or Arusha to Zanzibar.
Zanzibar Stone Town: a UNESCO World Heritage labyrinth of narrow alleyways, Arab, Indian, and Omani architecture, carved wooden doors.
Visit the slave market memorial, the House of Wonders (museum), and the old fort.
Spice tour: visit a working spice plantation – cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper. Zanzibar was once the world’s largest clove producer.
Overnight: Stone Town boutique hotel | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 900.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
7-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Arusha – Gateway to Northern Circuit
Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to Arusha (1 hour).
Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania, set at the foot of Mount Meru (4,566m).
Afternoon: Cultural Heritage Centre – extraordinary collection of Tingatinga art, Makonde sculpture, and Maasai jewellery.
Evening: Welcome dinner in Arusha. Introduction briefing for your Tanzania safari.
Overnight: Arusha | Meals: D
DAY 2 | Tarangire National Park
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2.5 hours).
Tarangire: famous for giant ancient baobab trees and one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations. Game drive afternoon.
Also: lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and extraordinary birdlife including yellow-collared lovebirds.
Sundowner under a baobab tree.
Overnight: Tarangire camp or lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Serengeti National Park
Fly or drive to Serengeti National Park. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word Siringet – ‘endless plains’.
The Serengeti covers 14,763 sq km of open grassland and is the stage for the world’s greatest wildlife spectacle.
Afternoon game drive: lion prides, cheetah, leopard in acacia trees, elephant, giraffe, and vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle.
Overnight: Serengeti tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 | Full Day Serengeti – Great Migration
Full day game drives in the Serengeti. Morning and afternoon with picnic lunch in the bush.
Great Migration (year-round in different zones): Jan–March: calving in southern Serengeti. June–July: moving north. July–October: Mara River crossings in northern Serengeti.
Cheetah hunting, lion prides resting, hyena clans, and wild dog packs. Serengeti is Africa’s most consistently exciting game viewing destination.
Optional: Pre-dawn hot air balloon over the Serengeti (the world’s greatest balloon experience, add USD 600 per person).
Overnight: Serengeti | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 5 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 2–3 hours).
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater – the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera (19km across, 600m deep). UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The crater contains the highest density of wildlife in Africa: 25,000 large animals including all Big Five permanently resident.
Black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, hippo in the crater lake, flamingos on Lake Magadi.
Overnight: Crater rim lodge (spectacular views) | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 6 | Zanzibar – Stone Town UNESCO Heritage
Fly from Kilimanjaro or Arusha to Zanzibar.
Zanzibar Stone Town: a UNESCO World Heritage labyrinth of narrow alleyways, Arab, Indian, and Omani architecture, carved wooden doors.
Visit the slave market memorial, the House of Wonders (museum), and the old fort.
Spice tour: visit a working spice plantation – cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper. Zanzibar was once the world’s largest clove producer.
Overnight: Stone Town boutique hotel | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 7 | Zanzibar North Coast – Nungwi or Kendwa Beach
Drive to Nungwi on Zanzibar’s northern tip – pristine white sand and brilliant turquoise ocean.
Swimming, snorkelling over fringing coral reef, or dhow sailing.
Visit the Nungwi sea turtle sanctuary.
Optional: Mnemba Atoll boat trip – one of the top 10 dive sites in the world.
Overnight: Nungwi beach resort | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 1050.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
8-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Arusha – Gateway to Northern Circuit
Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to Arusha (1 hour).
Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania, set at the foot of Mount Meru (4,566m).
Afternoon: Cultural Heritage Centre – extraordinary collection of Tingatinga art, Makonde sculpture, and Maasai jewellery.
Evening: Welcome dinner in Arusha. Introduction briefing for your Tanzania safari.
Overnight: Arusha | Meals: D
DAY 2 | Tarangire National Park
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2.5 hours).
Tarangire: famous for giant ancient baobab trees and one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations. Game drive afternoon.
Also: lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and extraordinary birdlife including yellow-collared lovebirds.
Sundowner under a baobab tree.
Overnight: Tarangire camp or lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Serengeti National Park
Fly or drive to Serengeti National Park. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word Siringet – ‘endless plains’.
The Serengeti covers 14,763 sq km of open grassland and is the stage for the world’s greatest wildlife spectacle.
Afternoon game drive: lion prides, cheetah, leopard in acacia trees, elephant, giraffe, and vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle.
Overnight: Serengeti tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 | Full Day Serengeti – Great Migration
Full day game drives in the Serengeti. Morning and afternoon with picnic lunch in the bush.
Great Migration (year-round in different zones): Jan–March: calving in southern Serengeti. June–July: moving north. July–October: Mara River crossings in northern Serengeti.
Cheetah hunting, lion prides resting, hyena clans, and wild dog packs. Serengeti is Africa’s most consistently exciting game viewing destination.
Optional: Pre-dawn hot air balloon over the Serengeti (the world’s greatest balloon experience, add USD 600 per person).
Overnight: Serengeti | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 5 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 2–3 hours).
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater – the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera (19km across, 600m deep). UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The crater contains the highest density of wildlife in Africa: 25,000 large animals including all Big Five permanently resident.
Black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, hippo in the crater lake, flamingos on Lake Magadi.
Overnight: Crater rim lodge (spectacular views) | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 6 | Zanzibar – Stone Town UNESCO Heritage
Fly from Kilimanjaro or Arusha to Zanzibar.
Zanzibar Stone Town: a UNESCO World Heritage labyrinth of narrow alleyways, Arab, Indian, and Omani architecture, carved wooden doors.
Visit the slave market memorial, the House of Wonders (museum), and the old fort.
Spice tour: visit a working spice plantation – cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper. Zanzibar was once the world’s largest clove producer.
Overnight: Stone Town boutique hotel | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 7 | Zanzibar North Coast – Nungwi or Kendwa Beach
Drive to Nungwi on Zanzibar’s northern tip – pristine white sand and brilliant turquoise ocean.
Swimming, snorkelling over fringing coral reef, or dhow sailing.
Visit the Nungwi sea turtle sanctuary.
Optional: Mnemba Atoll boat trip – one of the top 10 dive sites in the world.
Overnight: Nungwi beach resort | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 8 | Zanzibar East Coast – Jozani Forest & Dolphins
Morning: Jozani Forest Reserve – the only wild population of red colobus monkeys in Zanzibar. These beautiful primates are endemic to the island.
Dolphin watching at Kizimkazi – wild spinner and bottlenose dolphins in the bay.
Afternoon: East coast beaches at Paje or Bwejuu – the finest powdery white sand on the island.
Overnight: East Coast beach resort | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 1200.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
9-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Arusha – Gateway to Northern Circuit
Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to Arusha (1 hour).
Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania, set at the foot of Mount Meru (4,566m).
Afternoon: Cultural Heritage Centre – extraordinary collection of Tingatinga art, Makonde sculpture, and Maasai jewellery.
Evening: Welcome dinner in Arusha. Introduction briefing for your Tanzania safari.
Overnight: Arusha | Meals: D
DAY 2 | Tarangire National Park
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2.5 hours).
Tarangire: famous for giant ancient baobab trees and one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations. Game drive afternoon.
Also: lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and extraordinary birdlife including yellow-collared lovebirds.
Sundowner under a baobab tree.
Overnight: Tarangire camp or lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Serengeti National Park
Fly or drive to Serengeti National Park. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word Siringet – ‘endless plains’.
The Serengeti covers 14,763 sq km of open grassland and is the stage for the world’s greatest wildlife spectacle.
Afternoon game drive: lion prides, cheetah, leopard in acacia trees, elephant, giraffe, and vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle.
Overnight: Serengeti tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 | Full Day Serengeti – Great Migration
Full day game drives in the Serengeti. Morning and afternoon with picnic lunch in the bush.
Great Migration (year-round in different zones): Jan–March: calving in southern Serengeti. June–July: moving north. July–October: Mara River crossings in northern Serengeti.
Cheetah hunting, lion prides resting, hyena clans, and wild dog packs. Serengeti is Africa’s most consistently exciting game viewing destination.
Optional: Pre-dawn hot air balloon over the Serengeti (the world’s greatest balloon experience, add USD 600 per person).
Overnight: Serengeti | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 5 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 2–3 hours).
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater – the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera (19km across, 600m deep). UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The crater contains the highest density of wildlife in Africa: 25,000 large animals including all Big Five permanently resident.
Black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, hippo in the crater lake, flamingos on Lake Magadi.
Overnight: Crater rim lodge (spectacular views) | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 6 | Zanzibar – Stone Town UNESCO Heritage
Fly from Kilimanjaro or Arusha to Zanzibar.
Zanzibar Stone Town: a UNESCO World Heritage labyrinth of narrow alleyways, Arab, Indian, and Omani architecture, carved wooden doors.
Visit the slave market memorial, the House of Wonders (museum), and the old fort.
Spice tour: visit a working spice plantation – cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper. Zanzibar was once the world’s largest clove producer.
Overnight: Stone Town boutique hotel | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 7 | Zanzibar North Coast – Nungwi or Kendwa Beach
Drive to Nungwi on Zanzibar’s northern tip – pristine white sand and brilliant turquoise ocean.
Swimming, snorkelling over fringing coral reef, or dhow sailing.
Visit the Nungwi sea turtle sanctuary.
Optional: Mnemba Atoll boat trip – one of the top 10 dive sites in the world.
Overnight: Nungwi beach resort | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 8 | Zanzibar East Coast – Jozani Forest & Dolphins
Morning: Jozani Forest Reserve – the only wild population of red colobus monkeys in Zanzibar. These beautiful primates are endemic to the island.
Dolphin watching at Kizimkazi – wild spinner and bottlenose dolphins in the bay.
Afternoon: East coast beaches at Paje or Bwejuu – the finest powdery white sand on the island.
Overnight: East Coast beach resort | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 9 | Selous / Nyerere National Park – Boat Safari
Fly from Zanzibar to Selous (Nyerere National Park) – Africa’s largest game reserve.
Boat safari on the Rufiji River: hippo pods, enormous Nile crocodile, and elephant wading into the river.
Walking safari with armed ranger – the most intimate way to experience African bush.
Afternoon game drive. Wild dog, lion, and massive elephant herds.
Overnight: Selous river camp | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 1350.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
10-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Arusha – Gateway to Northern Circuit
Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to Arusha (1 hour).
Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania, set at the foot of Mount Meru (4,566m).
Afternoon: Cultural Heritage Centre – extraordinary collection of Tingatinga art, Makonde sculpture, and Maasai jewellery.
Evening: Welcome dinner in Arusha. Introduction briefing for your Tanzania safari.
Overnight: Arusha | Meals: D
DAY 2 | Tarangire National Park
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2.5 hours).
Tarangire: famous for giant ancient baobab trees and one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations. Game drive afternoon.
Also: lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and extraordinary birdlife including yellow-collared lovebirds.
Sundowner under a baobab tree.
Overnight: Tarangire camp or lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Serengeti National Park
Fly or drive to Serengeti National Park. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word Siringet – ‘endless plains’.
The Serengeti covers 14,763 sq km of open grassland and is the stage for the world’s greatest wildlife spectacle.
Afternoon game drive: lion prides, cheetah, leopard in acacia trees, elephant, giraffe, and vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle.
Overnight: Serengeti tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 | Full Day Serengeti – Great Migration
Full day game drives in the Serengeti. Morning and afternoon with picnic lunch in the bush.
Great Migration (year-round in different zones): Jan–March: calving in southern Serengeti. June–July: moving north. July–October: Mara River crossings in northern Serengeti.
Cheetah hunting, lion prides resting, hyena clans, and wild dog packs. Serengeti is Africa’s most consistently exciting game viewing destination.
Optional: Pre-dawn hot air balloon over the Serengeti (the world’s greatest balloon experience, add USD 600 per person).
Overnight: Serengeti | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 5 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 2–3 hours).
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater – the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera (19km across, 600m deep). UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The crater contains the highest density of wildlife in Africa: 25,000 large animals including all Big Five permanently resident.
Black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, hippo in the crater lake, flamingos on Lake Magadi.
Overnight: Crater rim lodge (spectacular views) | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 6 | Zanzibar – Stone Town UNESCO Heritage
Fly from Kilimanjaro or Arusha to Zanzibar.
Zanzibar Stone Town: a UNESCO World Heritage labyrinth of narrow alleyways, Arab, Indian, and Omani architecture, carved wooden doors.
Visit the slave market memorial, the House of Wonders (museum), and the old fort.
Spice tour: visit a working spice plantation – cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper. Zanzibar was once the world’s largest clove producer.
Overnight: Stone Town boutique hotel | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 7 | Zanzibar North Coast – Nungwi or Kendwa Beach
Drive to Nungwi on Zanzibar’s northern tip – pristine white sand and brilliant turquoise ocean.
Swimming, snorkelling over fringing coral reef, or dhow sailing.
Visit the Nungwi sea turtle sanctuary.
Optional: Mnemba Atoll boat trip – one of the top 10 dive sites in the world.
Overnight: Nungwi beach resort | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 8 | Zanzibar East Coast – Jozani Forest & Dolphins
Morning: Jozani Forest Reserve – the only wild population of red colobus monkeys in Zanzibar. These beautiful primates are endemic to the island.
Dolphin watching at Kizimkazi – wild spinner and bottlenose dolphins in the bay.
Afternoon: East coast beaches at Paje or Bwejuu – the finest powdery white sand on the island.
Overnight: East Coast beach resort | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 9 | Selous / Nyerere National Park – Boat Safari
Fly from Zanzibar to Selous (Nyerere National Park) – Africa’s largest game reserve.
Boat safari on the Rufiji River: hippo pods, enormous Nile crocodile, and elephant wading into the river.
Walking safari with armed ranger – the most intimate way to experience African bush.
Afternoon game drive. Wild dog, lion, and massive elephant herds.
Overnight: Selous river camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 10 | Ruaha National Park
Fly to Ruaha – Tanzania’s largest national park and one of Africa’s best-kept secrets.
Ruaha has Tanzania’s largest lion and elephant populations. Fewer tourists than northern parks.
Game drives: greater and lesser kudu, wild dog, sable antelope, and massive crocodile in the Great Ruaha River.
Walking safari in the afternoon.
Overnight: Ruaha camp | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 1500.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
11-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Arusha – Gateway to Northern Circuit
Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to Arusha (1 hour).
Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania, set at the foot of Mount Meru (4,566m).
Afternoon: Cultural Heritage Centre – extraordinary collection of Tingatinga art, Makonde sculpture, and Maasai jewellery.
Evening: Welcome dinner in Arusha. Introduction briefing for your Tanzania safari.
Overnight: Arusha | Meals: D
DAY 2 | Tarangire National Park
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2.5 hours).
Tarangire: famous for giant ancient baobab trees and one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations. Game drive afternoon.
Also: lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and extraordinary birdlife including yellow-collared lovebirds.
Sundowner under a baobab tree.
Overnight: Tarangire camp or lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Serengeti National Park
Fly or drive to Serengeti National Park. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word Siringet – ‘endless plains’.
The Serengeti covers 14,763 sq km of open grassland and is the stage for the world’s greatest wildlife spectacle.
Afternoon game drive: lion prides, cheetah, leopard in acacia trees, elephant, giraffe, and vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle.
Overnight: Serengeti tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 | Full Day Serengeti – Great Migration
Full day game drives in the Serengeti. Morning and afternoon with picnic lunch in the bush.
Great Migration (year-round in different zones): Jan–March: calving in southern Serengeti. June–July: moving north. July–October: Mara River crossings in northern Serengeti.
Cheetah hunting, lion prides resting, hyena clans, and wild dog packs. Serengeti is Africa’s most consistently exciting game viewing destination.
Optional: Pre-dawn hot air balloon over the Serengeti (the world’s greatest balloon experience, add USD 600 per person).
Overnight: Serengeti | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 5 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 2–3 hours).
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater – the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera (19km across, 600m deep). UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The crater contains the highest density of wildlife in Africa: 25,000 large animals including all Big Five permanently resident.
Black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, hippo in the crater lake, flamingos on Lake Magadi.
Overnight: Crater rim lodge (spectacular views) | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 6 | Zanzibar – Stone Town UNESCO Heritage
Fly from Kilimanjaro or Arusha to Zanzibar.
Zanzibar Stone Town: a UNESCO World Heritage labyrinth of narrow alleyways, Arab, Indian, and Omani architecture, carved wooden doors.
Visit the slave market memorial, the House of Wonders (museum), and the old fort.
Spice tour: visit a working spice plantation – cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper. Zanzibar was once the world’s largest clove producer.
Overnight: Stone Town boutique hotel | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 7 | Zanzibar North Coast – Nungwi or Kendwa Beach
Drive to Nungwi on Zanzibar’s northern tip – pristine white sand and brilliant turquoise ocean.
Swimming, snorkelling over fringing coral reef, or dhow sailing.
Visit the Nungwi sea turtle sanctuary.
Optional: Mnemba Atoll boat trip – one of the top 10 dive sites in the world.
Overnight: Nungwi beach resort | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 8 | Zanzibar East Coast – Jozani Forest & Dolphins
Morning: Jozani Forest Reserve – the only wild population of red colobus monkeys in Zanzibar. These beautiful primates are endemic to the island.
Dolphin watching at Kizimkazi – wild spinner and bottlenose dolphins in the bay.
Afternoon: East coast beaches at Paje or Bwejuu – the finest powdery white sand on the island.
Overnight: East Coast beach resort | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 9 | Selous / Nyerere National Park – Boat Safari
Fly from Zanzibar to Selous (Nyerere National Park) – Africa’s largest game reserve.
Boat safari on the Rufiji River: hippo pods, enormous Nile crocodile, and elephant wading into the river.
Walking safari with armed ranger – the most intimate way to experience African bush.
Afternoon game drive. Wild dog, lion, and massive elephant herds.
Overnight: Selous river camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 10 | Ruaha National Park
Fly to Ruaha – Tanzania’s largest national park and one of Africa’s best-kept secrets.
Ruaha has Tanzania’s largest lion and elephant populations. Fewer tourists than northern parks.
Game drives: greater and lesser kudu, wild dog, sable antelope, and massive crocodile in the Great Ruaha River.
Walking safari in the afternoon.
Overnight: Ruaha camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 11 | Mount Kilimanjaro – Machame Route Day 1
Drive or fly to Moshi (Kilimanjaro base town).
Begin Machame Route (7-day summit attempt). Day 1: Machame Gate (1,800m) to Machame Camp (3,000m).
Hike through montane rainforest – colobus monkey, exotic birds, ancient trees draped in moss.
Arrive at camp in the cloud layer. First night on the mountain.
Overnight: Mountain tent camp | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 1650.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
12-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Arusha – Gateway to Northern Circuit
Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to Arusha (1 hour).
Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania, set at the foot of Mount Meru (4,566m).
Afternoon: Cultural Heritage Centre – extraordinary collection of Tingatinga art, Makonde sculpture, and Maasai jewellery.
Evening: Welcome dinner in Arusha. Introduction briefing for your Tanzania safari.
Overnight: Arusha | Meals: D
DAY 2 | Tarangire National Park
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2.5 hours).
Tarangire: famous for giant ancient baobab trees and one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations. Game drive afternoon.
Also: lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and extraordinary birdlife including yellow-collared lovebirds.
Sundowner under a baobab tree.
Overnight: Tarangire camp or lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Serengeti National Park
Fly or drive to Serengeti National Park. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word Siringet – ‘endless plains’.
The Serengeti covers 14,763 sq km of open grassland and is the stage for the world’s greatest wildlife spectacle.
Afternoon game drive: lion prides, cheetah, leopard in acacia trees, elephant, giraffe, and vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle.
Overnight: Serengeti tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 | Full Day Serengeti – Great Migration
Full day game drives in the Serengeti. Morning and afternoon with picnic lunch in the bush.
Great Migration (year-round in different zones): Jan–March: calving in southern Serengeti. June–July: moving north. July–October: Mara River crossings in northern Serengeti.
Cheetah hunting, lion prides resting, hyena clans, and wild dog packs. Serengeti is Africa’s most consistently exciting game viewing destination.
Optional: Pre-dawn hot air balloon over the Serengeti (the world’s greatest balloon experience, add USD 600 per person).
Overnight: Serengeti | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 5 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 2–3 hours).
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater – the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera (19km across, 600m deep). UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The crater contains the highest density of wildlife in Africa: 25,000 large animals including all Big Five permanently resident.
Black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, hippo in the crater lake, flamingos on Lake Magadi.
Overnight: Crater rim lodge (spectacular views) | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 6 | Zanzibar – Stone Town UNESCO Heritage
Fly from Kilimanjaro or Arusha to Zanzibar.
Zanzibar Stone Town: a UNESCO World Heritage labyrinth of narrow alleyways, Arab, Indian, and Omani architecture, carved wooden doors.
Visit the slave market memorial, the House of Wonders (museum), and the old fort.
Spice tour: visit a working spice plantation – cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper. Zanzibar was once the world’s largest clove producer.
Overnight: Stone Town boutique hotel | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 7 | Zanzibar North Coast – Nungwi or Kendwa Beach
Drive to Nungwi on Zanzibar’s northern tip – pristine white sand and brilliant turquoise ocean.
Swimming, snorkelling over fringing coral reef, or dhow sailing.
Visit the Nungwi sea turtle sanctuary.
Optional: Mnemba Atoll boat trip – one of the top 10 dive sites in the world.
Overnight: Nungwi beach resort | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 8 | Zanzibar East Coast – Jozani Forest & Dolphins
Morning: Jozani Forest Reserve – the only wild population of red colobus monkeys in Zanzibar. These beautiful primates are endemic to the island.
Dolphin watching at Kizimkazi – wild spinner and bottlenose dolphins in the bay.
Afternoon: East coast beaches at Paje or Bwejuu – the finest powdery white sand on the island.
Overnight: East Coast beach resort | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 9 | Selous / Nyerere National Park – Boat Safari
Fly from Zanzibar to Selous (Nyerere National Park) – Africa’s largest game reserve.
Boat safari on the Rufiji River: hippo pods, enormous Nile crocodile, and elephant wading into the river.
Walking safari with armed ranger – the most intimate way to experience African bush.
Afternoon game drive. Wild dog, lion, and massive elephant herds.
Overnight: Selous river camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 10 | Ruaha National Park
Fly to Ruaha – Tanzania’s largest national park and one of Africa’s best-kept secrets.
Ruaha has Tanzania’s largest lion and elephant populations. Fewer tourists than northern parks.
Game drives: greater and lesser kudu, wild dog, sable antelope, and massive crocodile in the Great Ruaha River.
Walking safari in the afternoon.
Overnight: Ruaha camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 11 | Mount Kilimanjaro – Machame Route Day 1
Drive or fly to Moshi (Kilimanjaro base town).
Begin Machame Route (7-day summit attempt). Day 1: Machame Gate (1,800m) to Machame Camp (3,000m).
Hike through montane rainforest – colobus monkey, exotic birds, ancient trees draped in moss.
Arrive at camp in the cloud layer. First night on the mountain.
Overnight: Mountain tent camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 12 | Kilimanjaro – High Camp & Crater Rim
Multi-day Kilimanjaro trekking continues: Shira Plateau (3,840m), Lava Tower (4,600m), Barranco Wall, Barafu High Camp (4,673m).
Summit night: midnight departure for Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Arrive at Africa’s highest point at dawn for sunrise over the clouds.
Descend to Mweka Camp and continue to Mweka Gate. Certificate presentation.
Return to Moshi for celebration dinner.
Overnight: Moshi hotel | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 1800.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
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