Spend 9 unforgettable days exploring Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes while staying in locally run accommodations. Watch the circle of life unfold on the vast Serengeti plains, where wildebeest thunder past and lions prowl the grasslands. Search for elephants among the towering baobabs of Tarangire National Park, home to one of Africa’s highest concentrations of these gentle giants. Descend into the lush Ngorongoro Crater to spot hippos or, if luck is on your side, an elusive black rhino. Then, trade the wild for the waves as you jet off to Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches for a few days of tropical bliss before heading home.
Travel Style
Classic
Service Level
Standard
Physical Grading
3 - Average
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Community Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Two safari drives in Tarangire National Park. Coffee harvesting tour in Karatu. Scenic safari drive in Ngorongoro Crater. Sunset safari drive in Serengeti. Full-day safari drive in Karatu and Serengeti National Park. Stonetown Orientation Walk. Spice Tour Zanzibar. Free time in Karatu, Serengeti National Park, and Zanzibar. Internal Flight to Zanzibar. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
What are the main highlights of this trip?
Embark on thrilling wildlife drives through the iconic Serengeti, Marvel at Ngorongoro Crater — one of the world’s largest intact calderas teeming with unique wildlife, Spot towering termite mounds and search for elephants in Tarangire National Park, Explore Arusha: the vibrant gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, Unwind in paradise on Zanzibar’s stunning white-sand beaches
How large will the group be?
Max 14, avg. 10
What meals are included in this trip?
8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
What are the modes of transportation on my trip?
4x4 safari vehicles, private vehicles, plane.
Is there an extra cost for travelling solo?
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Where will we stay during the trip?
Hotels (6 nts), Tented Camp (2 nts).
Itinerary
Arusha
Arrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting in the evening where you will get to know our fellow group members and meet your CEO.
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast the group will travel to Tarangire National Park. This park is special due to its large elephant population, presence of ancient baobab trees, and a unique dry season migration. The elephants gather around the Tarangire River that flows through the park. Enjoy a safari drive upon arrival to see the diverse wildlife here for yourself. Sit down for a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing onwards to Karatu where you will spend the evening.
Karatu
Spend a free morning in Karatu. Choose to have a leisurely wake up and relax at the hotel or pre-book the optional Lake Manyara Morning Safari Drive. Later, in the afternoon engage with local farmers on a coffee tour where you will learn about the harvesting of the beans and participate in hands-on sorting and roasting. Dinner will be had at the hotel in the evening.
Karatu/Serengeti National Park
Today will be an early start as the group travels to the Ngorongoro Crater. Once here, you will go on a scenic wildlife safari drive. This geographical wonder is the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. The uniqueness of this environment has allowed for a self-contained ecosystem that offers visitors a high concentration of wildlife like, lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. Enjoy lunch in the park amid this serene setting before departing for Serengeti National Park. Enter through the Naabi Hill Gate and experience a safari drive en route to your tented camp for the evening where you can relax under the stars.
Serengeti National Park
Choose to set an early morning wake-up call and pre-book the Serengeti Balloon Safari for epic views from the sky. Then, after breakfast set out on a full day safari drive through the Serengeti. Sit down for a picnic lunch inside the park, scan the landscape for wildlife, and listen to bird calls all around. Return to your tented camp and relax for the evening amid your outdoor surroundings.
Serengeti National Park/Arusha
Gather for a breakfast at camp amid the morning life of the Serengeti before beginning the journey back to Arusha. Stop along the way for lunch at Mto wa Mbu, a G Adventures-supported initiative. Arrive to Arusha in the late afternoon and get settled at the hotel. Dinner will be on your own this evening.
Arusha/Jambiani
After breakfast transfer to the airport in Arusha and board your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival enjoy an orientation walk of Stone Town before going to Jambiani. Grab lunch on your own and then take advantage of free time to settle into island life. There are plenty of local restaurants in the area for you to have dinner at your leisure this evening.
Jambiani
Head out on an included spice tour to gain a sense of Zanzibar's history and the spice plantations that brought the beginnings of the slave trade here dating back to the 1840s. The remainder of the day is free for you to do as you please. Perhaps, pre-book the snorkelling to witness the underwater life here off of Tanzania's coastline, or head to the nearby Jozani Forest for a tour. You can also simply relax on the beach and swim. Dinner this evening is at your leisure.
Jambiani/Stone Town
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Jambiani before your included group transfer back to the airport outside of Stone Town. You should arrive at the Zanzibar airport by 11:30AM where your tour ends. Please do not book onward flights prior to 2PM.
Is travel insurance required for my trip?
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Terms, conditions and restrictions apply; pricing, availability, and other details subject to change and/ or apply to US or Canadian residents. Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor.
