Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO wonder teeming with wildlife
Golden hour on the plains
The Story
This is the trip we are proudest of. It begins beneath the baobabs of Tarangire and climbs to the cool rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, where a single descent puts you among lions, elephants and flamingo-pink soda lakes in one unforgettable morning.
From there you cross into the endless Serengeti — the stage for the great migration and the densest concentration of big cats in Africa. Rather than endure two days of bumpy overland transfer, you simply fly: a short bush flight lifts you from the Seronera airstrip straight to the Indian Ocean.
Zanzibar is the exhale after the adventure. Wander the carved doorways of Stone Town, breathe in clove and cardamom on a spice farm, and let four unhurried days on the beach round off the journey. Every detail — flights, park fees, meals, and emergency medical cover — is handled, so all you carry is your camera.
Highlights
What stays with you
Track the great migration and the Serengeti's famous big cats
Skip two days of driving with a scenic bush flight to the coast
Unwind on Zanzibar's beaches with a Stone Town & spice-farm tour
One all-inclusive price — domestic flights, park fees & meals covered
Day by day
12 days, one story
The rhythm of your journey, hour by hour.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro
Your guide meets you at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) for a relaxed transfer to Arusha. Settle in, enjoy dinner, and get a full trip briefing.
TonightLake Duluti Lodge, Arusha
Baobabs of Tarangire
A full day in Tarangire National Park, famous for ancient baobab trees and some of Tanzania's largest elephant herds gathered along the river.
TonightTarangire Safari Lodge
Into the highlands
Drive up to the Ngorongoro Highlands, with a stop at a Maasai community. Evening on the crater rim as the mist rolls in.
TonightNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
The Ngorongoro Crater
Descend 600 metres into the crater floor — a self-contained eden of lions, rhino, elephant and flamingo-lined lakes. Picnic lunch among the wildlife.
TonightNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Into the Serengeti
Cross into the Serengeti, game-driving as you go. Afternoon in the wildlife-rich Seronera Valley.
TonightSerengeti Sopa Lodge
Heart of the Serengeti
A full day chasing light and big cats across the central plains, following your guide's read of the herds and predators.
TonightSerengeti Sopa Lodge
Sunrise drive & flight to the coast
An early game drive, then a short bush flight from Seronera straight to Zanzibar. Transfer to your beachfront retreat.
TonightBreezes Beach Club, Zanzibar
Stone Town & spices
Explore the carved doorways and bustling bazaars of Stone Town, then a spice-farm tour to taste clove, vanilla and cardamom at the source.
TonightBreezes Beach Club, Zanzibar
Ocean day & dhow sunset
A slow beach day, capped by a traditional dhow cruise as the sun sinks into the Indian Ocean.
TonightBreezes Beach Club, Zanzibar
Mnemba snorkelling
Boat out to the coral gardens around Mnemba Atoll for snorkelling among turtles and reef fish.
TonightBreezes Beach Club, Zanzibar
Free beach day
Yours to spend exactly as you like — diving, a spa afternoon, or simply the hammock and a book.
TonightBreezes Beach Club, Zanzibar
Departure
A final morning by the ocean before your transfer to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) for your onward flight.
Where you stay
5 homes on the road
11 nights across hand-picked camps and lodges — each chosen for what it reveals, not just what it offers.
1 nightStay 01
Lake Duluti Lodge
Arusha
A garden lodge beside a crater lake — the gentle start and finish to your journey.
1 nightStay 02
Tarangire Safari Lodge
Tarangire National Park
Tented comfort on a bluff overlooking the Tarangire River and its elephants.
2 nightsStay 03
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater rim
Stone-and-timber lodge clinging to the crater rim, with sweeping views at dawn.
2 nightsStay 04
Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Central Serengeti
Spacious suites in the heart of the plains, ideally placed for big-cat country.
5 nightsStay 05
Breezes Beach Club
South-east Zanzibar
Barefoot luxury on a powder-white beach — the perfect exhale after the bush.
No hidden fees
What's in the price
The Canadian traveller's checklist — we list everything so there are no surprises after you've landed in Arusha.
What's covered
- All park & conservation fees
- Full board — every meal throughout your safari
- Private 4x4 extended Land Cruiser with pop-up roof & guaranteed window seats
- Professional, TALA-licensed safari guide (max 6 guests per vehicle)
- AMREF Flying Doctors emergency medical evacuation cover
- Filtered drinking water & in-vehicle charging
- All airport & lodge transfers
- Domestic bush flight: Serengeti (Seronera) → Zanzibar
- Stone Town heritage tour & spice-farm visit
Bring extra for
- International flights to & from Tanzania
- Tanzania e-Visa (US$50 for Canadian citizens)
- Travel & cancellation insurance
- Gratuities for your guide & lodge staff
- Drinks, souvenirs & personal expenses
From the field
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