Start the trip with a visit to Arusha National Park where you can enjoy activities like hiking, canoeing, and encountering various wildlife species like flamingos, colobus monkeys and buffaloes. Take a trek to Mt. Meru or visit Momella Lakes for a spectacular view.
Explore the diverse ecosystem of Tarangire National Park, which has over 400 bird species and numerous Tanzania's largest population of elephants. Get an excellent game drive experience and visit the Maasai cultural boma to learn about their culture.
Visit the Lake Manyara National Park famous for its tree-climbing lions and the largest concentration of baboons in the world. Take bird-watching tours or enjoy a bike tour around the park.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area offers spectacular views atop the crater rim, a diverse range of fauna and flora in the crater and a chance to get an insight into the local Maasai communities. Hiking expeditions down the crater to the crater floor is a remarkable experience.
Spend the day engulfed in the spectacular endless plains of Serengeti national park. Take a game drive and see magnificent wildlife and incredible bird species scattering throughout the horizon. It's an excellent opportunity for wild sightings like lions, elephants, and wildebeest migrations.
Visit the Northern part of Serengeti national park, a world-class destination for sightings of the Big Five. Get an opportunity to go on hot air balloon safaris or take a walking tour with a Maasai guide.
Experience Grumeti Game Reserve with its beautiful landscapes and abundant wildlife including the Big Five, giraffes, and wildebeest migration. Take a sunset tour or camp under the glittering skies for an unforgettable evening.
Get a chance to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, with its breathtaking views and five distinct eco-zones. Choose the Lemosho route, a lengthier path to the top but with the best scenery, spend the day at the Mandara Huts or trek to the historical Chala crater lake.
Relax and unwind at Zanzibar Island beaches. Visit the old Stone town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a glimpse of the vibrant Swahili culture. Enjoy swimming with dolphins at Kizimkazi or take a tour of Jozani Forest to see red colobus monkeys.
End the trip on a calm note with a visit to the serene Mafia Island. Swim in the clear blue waters, snorkel with whale sharks or venture The Chole Bay and its reef-protected channels, inhabited by over 460 fish species.
Transportation options for this trip are road tours, flights and trekking. Road tours offer comfortable and affordable transportation within the country. For long distances, a flight from Kilimanjaro International airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport can be taken. Mt. Kilimanjaro trekking expeditions include transportation via shuttle buses. Estimated transportation costs for this trip is $500-$800.
If you have fewer days, we suggest skipping the trek to Mt. Kilimanjaro to save time. If you have more days to spare, consider adding a trip to Selous Game Reserve for a chance to see rare African Wild Dogs.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is the main airport serving Tanzania located 46 kilometers east of Arusha and 60 kilometers from Moshi. The airport provides domestic and international flights with over 30 airlines. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is located in Zanzibar's capital city, Stone Town. The airport serves both domestic and international flights with over 20 airlines.