OVERVIEW
Private game drives in Wildspire Adventure safari vehicles in Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Serengeti national parks – led by expert guides for unparalleled wildlife viewing
A hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti plains at dawn, followed by a champagne breakfast
A transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport, Welcome to Tanzania and the start of your African safari. Although most flights land at Kilimanjaro International Airport after the sun has set, thoughts of Ernest Hemingway's The Snows of Kilimanjaro will come to mind as you journey the short distance from the airport to your hotel.
Depart Arusha today for Tarangire National Park, where you'll have a game drive prior to arrival at your lodge, We invite you to join us for a welcome reception and dinner.
Spend the day exploring Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Morning and afternoon game drives take you through diverse landscapes, from open savannas to lush riverbanks teeming with wildlife. Spot zebras, giraffes, lions, and perhaps a rare glimpse of leopards. The Tarangire River attracts animals year-round, offering incredible opportunities for photography and observation. Return to your lodge mid-afternoon for time to spend as you please.
This morning, depart your lodge for a visit to Isoitok, a Maasai boma (village), for an opportunity to learn about Maasai cultural traditions and have a bush lunch. Back at the lodge, you'll be able to observe Ngorongoro's wildlife-rich caldera below from the comfort of your private terrace.
A morning game drive on the Serengeti plains may yield sightings of wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, hyenas, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, rhinoceros, hippos, buffalo, jackals, and gazelles. This is also one of the best places on the African Continent to see prides of lions. Return to the lodge for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon at leisure that's followed by briefing on tomorrow's ballooning before dinner at the lodge.
Lift off on an exciting hot air balloon flight* as dawn breaks over the vast Serengeti grasslands; from aloft, observe wildlife in the first light of day, an African safari thrill – and enjoy another thrill upon your return where a champagne breakfast in the bush waits for you. Spot more wildlife on an afternoon game drive; animals you might see on include wildebeest, lion, buffalo, cheetah, warthogs, giraffes and zebra. Join us for dinner this evening and say farewell to Tanzania.
Rise early for your final Serengeti game drive this morning, then fly late this morning to intriguing Zanzibar, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean that was once a wealthy trading center for spices. Upon arrival, set off with your local guide on a walking and driving tour of Stone Town, in the main port of Zanzibar City. Your home for the next two nights is a fabulous hotel overlooking the turquoise sea and white sand beaches. Tour ends: Zanzibar. If you wish, join our local guides for a "spice tour" of Stone Town in the morning, or just enjoy some time at leisure before checking out of your hotel. Allow 3½ hours for flight check-in. Note: International flights out should be booked after 5:00 PM.
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