Take the classic route around Tanzania’s northern parks and revel in some of the most iconic experiences and landscapes on the continent.
Sometimes you can’t beat a classic, and this route is exactly that. Whether you’ve seen hundreds of lion in your lifetime or this is your first visit to Africa, Tanzania’s northern parks tick many of the memorable safari boxes – and the stop in Zanzibar is the sunshine-hued cherry on top.
After taking in the sights at Lake Manyara, start your journey with a bang at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge in the Ngorongoro Crater, which brings memory-card filling sightings of the Big Five.
And then it’s off to Kati Kati Camp in the Serengeti, for big cats and the enthralling Great Migration (in season). You probably couldn’t squeeze in any more bucket list experiences, even if you tried.
Is there a better way to end such a trip than with a few days of snorkelling, beach walks and chilling out at Zanzibar's Shooting Star Lodge?
Start: Kilimanjaro Airport
Start your adventure at Kilimanjaro Airport
Arusha, Tanzania
Road transfer
You will be met on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and driven to Rivertrees Country Inn.
40mins
Standard room
Road transfer with your guide
You will be collected from Rivertrees Country Inn and driven to Bougainvillea Safari Lodge.
3hrs
Cottage
Road transfer with your guide
You will be collected from Bougainvillea Safari Lodge by your guide and driven to Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp. Be sure to keep your binoculars handy as you never know what you might see on route.
2hrs 50mins
Standard tent
Flight transfer
You will be collected from Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp and driven to Seronera Airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar Airport. You will be met on arrival and driven to Shooting Star Lodge.
4hrs
Ocean view room
Road transfer
You will be collected from Shooting Star Lodge and driven to Zanzibar Airport.
1hr
End: Zanzibar Airport
End your adventure at Zanzibar Airport
Zanzibar, Tanzania
All accommodation as specified;
Meals as specified;
Excursions and transfers as included in the quote;
Services of the camp/lodge guides and staff;
Relevant park fees and entrance fees;
Flying doctor's medical evacuation cover.
International flights to/from Africa;
Visa fees;
Travel insurance;
Drinks or laundry not specified;
Staff gratuities;
Any items of a personal nature;
Spa treatments.
Please note that since your destination is open for travel, the normal terms and conditions of the properties will apply, which is that the deposit payment is non-refundable since we must pay the properties at the time of booking to secure your reservation.
Should there be any COVID-19 travel restrictions reinstated in the future, or should other COVID-related issues prevent you from taking the trip (e.g. country closes its borders), you have the option to postpone your trip to a later date by giving written notice at least 60 days prior to the start of your trip.
You are advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance to cover your trip, especially to provide coverage for illness including COVID-19 or a medical emergency during your trip, trip interruption, and trip cancellation. There are now many policies on the market which cover COVID-19 related issues, and there are also "Cancel for Any Reason" (CFAR) policies.
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