Summary
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DestinationZanzibar & Tanzania
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Days3 Days
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TransportLand Cruiser
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Meal PlanFull Board – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
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Pick up and Drop offYes
Accomodation
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Stay Duration2 Nights
Experience the best of Northern Tanzania in a compact, high-impact itinerary. This journey begins with a domestic flight from Zanzibar directly into the Serengeti for premier game viewing. It balances the thrill of the “Big Five” with a cultural visit to a traditional Maasai Boma and concludes with an eco-luxury wildlife experience at the Serval Wildlife Sanctuary, offering up-close animal encounters with a backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Journey Summary:
- Serengeti National Park: Tanzania’s flagship park, famous for its vast open plains and predator density.
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area: A transit region offering scenic views and wildlife sightings.
- Karatu: The gateway highlands to the northern safari circuit.
- Serval Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Sanya Juu, Kilimanjaro, focusing on eco-luxury wildlife interactions.
Tour Highlights:
- Serengeti Plains: Explore the endless savanna and witness the incredible density of the Big Five and other plains game.
- Maasai Heritage: A private visit to a Maasai Boma to learn about the traditions and daily life of Tanzania’s most iconic tribe.
- Serval Sanctuary Encounters: A rare opportunity for up-close, ethical wildlife interaction in a beautiful luxury setting.
- Kilimanjaro Views: Breathtaking vistas of Africa’s highest peak from the Sanya Juu region.
Itinerary
Day 1: Zanzibar to Serengeti – Game Drive
- Departure: Take a morning domestic flight from Zanzibar directly to the Serengeti.
- Safari Start: Meet your guide at the airstrip and begin an immediate game drive across the plains.
- Wildlife: Observe lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and more in their natural habitat.
- Dining & Stay: Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park followed by dinner and an overnight stay at a central Serengeti camp
Day 2: Serengeti to Karatu via Maasai Boma
- Sunrise Drive: Start with an early morning game drive to see animals at their most active.
- Transition: Following breakfast, enjoy a mid-morning drive while transferring through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Culture: Visit a traditional Maasai Boma for a cultural exchange and interaction.
- Overnight: Proceed to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay at Eileen’s Tree Inn or a similar lodge.
Day 3: Karatu to Serval Wildlife Sanctuary – Departure
- The Sanctuary: After breakfast, drive to the Serval Wildlife Sanctuary in Sanya Juu.
- Encounters: Enjoy up-close interactions with giraffes, zebras, and other animals in an eco-luxury setting with views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
- Departure: Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight.
Know before you go
What's included?
- All park entry fees and government taxes.
- All ground transfers as per the itinerary.
- Professional English-speaking safari guide.
- Full-board accommodation and all meals.
- Domestic flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti.
- Cultural visit at the Maasai Boma.
- Entry fees for the Serval Wildlife Sanctuary
