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Tanzania Safari, Mount Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar

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  • Visit Tanzania’s most awe-inspiring and iconic and national parks
  • Witness majestic wildlife, sweeping savannahs and the untamed beauty of Africa
  • Discover Zanzibar: rich heritage, pristine beaches and vibrant coral reefs await you
  • Spend the night with the Maasai Community and learn about their culture and traditions
  • Hike Kilimanjaro's Shira Plateau: breathtaking views on this beautiful trail await you!
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Experience Tanzania: Thrilling game drives, spectacular hikes, rich cultural immersion and time to unwind on Zanzibar's pristine beaches all in one unforgettable adventure.

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Experience Tanzania: Thrilling game drives, spectacular hikes, rich cultural immersion and time to unwind on Zanzibar's pristine beaches all in one unforgettable adventure.

Tour Summary:
Day 1 & 2: Moshi
Day 3: West Kilimanjaro
Day 4: Arusha
Day 5: Tarangire National Park
Day 6: Karatu
Day 7 & 8: Serengeti National Park
Day 9 & 10: Lake Natron
Day 11 & 12: Kilimanjaro
Day 13 – 16: Zanzibar
Day 17: Departure

Your Tanzanian adventure begins with a visit to Materuni Waterfalls, a stunning cascade located near the town of Moshi. Here, you’ll experience a captivating coffee tour, learning about the traditional coffee-making process from local farmers. Next, immerse yourself in Maasai culture with an overnight stay at Olpopongi Maasai Village where you’ll engage with the Maasai people, explore their customs, and enjoy traditional Maasai dances and good food.

Your safari journey kicks off at Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. From there, you’ll venture to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site, home to diverse wildlife including the Big Five. The adventure continues in the Serengeti, famous for its vast plains and the Great Migration, offering unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities.

After Serengeti, head to the remote and picturesque Lake Natron, a striking soda lake with flamingos and dramatic landscapes. Then, embark on a one-day hike on Kilimanjaro Shira Plateau, providing breathtaking views and a small taste of Tanzania’s highest peak.

Your journey concludes with four relaxing days in Jambiani, Zanzibar. Here, you’ll unwind on pristine beaches and soak in the rich Swahili culture.

This diverse itinerary offers an unforgettable blend of nature, adventure, and cultural immersion.

*From price based on travel for 2 people in 2025. For large groups or solo travellers please enquire directly to hello@nitgb.com.

*Please note that all accommodation will be reserved at time of booking. Depending on availability there may be changes to similar accommodation.

IMPORTANT:
This itinerary operates all year except during April, May and November which is the rainy season and then there is one departure per week starting on a Saturday.

Travel between the 22nd December and 6th January is on a request basis – please contact us directly to enquire on hello@nitgb.com

 

Arrival Day

Following your arrival into Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be picked up in a private vehicle and transferred to your hotel for the night.

Your are free to spend the afternoon at your own leisure. Relax and unwind before your African adventure begins.

Accommodation: Honey Badger Lodge (or similar)

Meals: None

Materuni Village and Coffee Plantation

This morning after breakfast, you’ll drive around 30 minutes to the village of Materuni for a day of discovery. Materuni is known for its natural beauty and authenticity, offering visitors a glimpse of the local people as they go about their daily activities.

The tour begins with a walk through the village towards the waterfalls. During this short but picturesque hike (approximately 40 minutes), your guide will tell you about the way of life and traditions of the Chagga people (the local tribe), and inform you about the flora and fauna present in the area. The views are breathtaking and, on a clear day, you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of the snow-capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Arriving at the waterfalls, you can admire their beauty and height (90 meters) while bathing in the cool waters and enjoying the pure air of the Tanzanian forest. Once rested and refreshed, you’ll slowly make your way back to the village, where your host will serve you a traditional Chagga lunch and offer you a taste of the local brew.

After lunch, the tour continues with a visit of a coffee plantation where you’ll learn all about coffee cultivation, from bean to cup, while taking part traditional dancing and singing.

Accommodation: Honey Badger Lodge (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

Cultural Maasai Experience

This morning you head for West Kilimanjaro and the Africa Amini Life where you’ll spend a wonderful day and night in the company of these fascinating people.

After a warm welcome with traditional song and dance, you’ll learn all about the culture and history of the Maasai.

Additionally, you’ll go on a walking safari where you’ll learn about the medicinal plants that grow in the area and how they’re used by the Maasai to this day. You’ll most likely spot some zebra and giraffe as well.

In the evening, you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner as you marvel at the star-studded sky. After some stories around the campfire with your Maasai hosts, you’ll retire to your traditional Maasai hut for a comfortable and quiet night.

Accommodation: Original Maasai Lodge (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Cooking Class

This morning, after a leisurely breakfast with your Maasai host, you leave the village for the 90-minute drive to the town of Arusha.

After checking in at your lodge, you’ll be met by your local guide who’ll introduce you to the food culture of Tanzania in a fun, informative and hands-on experience.

You’ll start with a visit to the market to see the daily life of rural people. Here, you’ll have the chance to sample some of the local fruit and cakes. Your guide will then take you to his family’s farm where they grow their own organic vegetables. On arrival, you’ll be given a tour of the organic farm and learn how this Meru family has used the natural resources available to them to create a self-sustaining farm. You’ll also learn about different herbs and spices and how they are used in medicine and traditional Meru recipes. All the fresh ingredients you pick are used to prepare the local dishes during your cooking class.

Afterwards you will be transferred your accommodation for the night.

Accommodation: Kiboko Lodge (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Tarangire National Park

This morning you’ll drive approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to the entrance of Tarangire National Park. This beautiful park runs alongside the Tarangire River and is made up of low-lying hills and lush grasslands dotted with baobab trees.

During the dry season, it has a greater concentration of wildlife per square kilometres than any other park in Tanzania, attracting large numbers of zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and giraffe, to name just a few. The park is also renowned for being home to some of Africa’s largest elephant herds, as well as three very rare species almost impossible to find in other Tanzanian parks: oryx, eland and greater kudu.

After this incredible safari day, you’ll head to the lodge located inside the park for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Mto Wa Mbu to Karatu

This morning you’ll pursue your explorations of Tarangire National Park until just after lunch. At this time, you’ll leave the park and head to the town of Mto Wa Mbu for more discoveries and insights into Tanzanian life.

Bustling with a variety of cultures from across Tanzania, the little town of Mto Wa Mbu lies at the entrance to Lake Manyara National Park. A local agricultural hub, the town is famous for its crops of rice and the distinctive red bananas that Tanzania is known for.

A 3-hour tour of the town in the company of a local guide gives travellers the opportunity to interact with local farmers, as well as artisans and painters. A sampling of the local banana beer adds a unique taste of local flavor. This cross-cultural melting pot is home to approximately 120 different tribes.

Accommodation: Endoro Lodge (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park

Today you will visit the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s true marvels! This natural wonder and UNESCO World Heritage site is a breath-taking beauty, showcasing a variety of wildlife, including the Big Five (rhino, elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo), and over 400 bird species.

This centuries-old volcanic caldera ranks amongst the finest places in Africa to experience thrilling game viewing along with spectacular scenery. It’s also one of the few places in Tanzania, outside wildlife sanctuaries, to spot Africa’s elusive black rhinos and impressive black-maned lions.

The crater is also teeming with vibrant flamingos and diverse water birds, as well as predators like leopard, cheetah, and hyena, along with a multitude of antelope species and various small mammals.

At midday, you’ll have a picnic lunch in a spectacular location next to a lake. Here, you’ll be able to spot the hippos as they bask in the water, and admire the various bird species.

In the early afternoon, you’ll leave the crater and head for Serengeti National Park via the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving after approximately 3 hours. From there, your guide will take you directly to your lodge in central Serengeti.

Accommodation: The Whisper Serengeti (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Serengeti National Park

Today, you embark on an incredible game drive in the heart of the famous Serenget! The ideal time to observe the astonishing landscapes that have earned this national park the name Serengeti (endless plains) from the Maasai people, is in the morning at sunrise.

Therefore, you’ll be up very early in order to watch the sunrise over the savannah. Early morning is when predators hunt, so with a bit of luck, you may also catch some action this morning! Your game drive will be focused along the Seronera River where quality encounters with lions and leopards are common. There is no better place in Africa to see these species in action. You may also head to the idyllic Makoma Plain, a well-known area for cheetahs. Here, you just might witness the world’s fastest land animal sprinting across the plains.

After an adventurous day, you’ll head back to the lodge for dinner and some well-deserved rest.

Accommodation: The Whisper Serengeti (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Serengeti National Park to Lake Natron

After breakfast, your Serengeti safari continues in the central region of the national park.

Today, you’ll head for the waterholes, hippo pools and other sites of interest, while enjoying the vastness of this famous park, home to the largest concentration of wildlife in the world.

After your last bush lunch, you’ll start heading towards Lake Natron, arriving there just before sunset.

Accommodation: Lake Natron Camp (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Lake Natron

This morning, you’ll meet with your local Maasai guide who’ll take you on a walk in the remote and very sparsely populated Lake Natron region, an area known for its spectacular scenery. Lake Natron is like no other lake you’ve ever seen as it’s extremely caustic due to the nearby volcano. This makes it poisonous to most animals, which is why you’ll find many bird and animal corpses in the area, and why we sometimes refer to Lake Natron as Tanzania’s beautiful but deadly lake.

The main attraction and reason for visiting Lake Natron is the amazing and unusual landscape, the strangely coloured water and of course, the tens of thousands of lesser flamingo who have turned Lake Natron into their largest breeding ground in the world!

After your morning walk, you’ll return to the lodge for lunch before continuing your explorations of the region.

Your afternoon hike will take you through the gorges to the lovely Kamakia waterfalls where you can rest, swim and take in the beautiful scenery.

Accommodation: Lake Natron Camp (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Walk with the Maasai Guide

This morning you can decide to take a short walk along the lake or enjoy some leisure time at the lodge.

After lunch, you’ll hit the road for the long drive back to Arusha (approximately 6 hours).

Accommodation: Airport Planet Lodge (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Hike Shira Plateau - Mount Kilimanjaro

This morning, get ready for a beautiful hike on the world-renowned Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak and one of the “Seven Summits” of the world! After an early breakfast, your driver will take you directly to the Shira Plateau, located at an altitude of 3500 meters.

From here, you’ll hike for half a day, accompanied by your mountain guide.

You’ll have a picnic lunch on the mountain and return to Arusha in the late afternoon.

Accommodation: Airport Planet Lodge (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Flight to Zanzibar

This morning you will fly* to Zanzibar, leaving from Kilimanjaro Airport.

Upon arrival on the island, your driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Jambiani Beach where you’ll spend your last 4 days of fun in the sun!

Accommodation: Uzuri Villa (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

*Domestic flight not included

Jambiani Beach

Enjoy a few days in Zanzibar, so make the most of it by enjoying the sights and sounds of the stunning beach and ocean surrounding you.

The day is yours to engage in any activities around the hotel that pique your interest, whether you want to lounge under the sun, swim in the pristine waters, take part in various water sports or explore the local area.

Embrace your freedom to do whatever you please and make lasting memories before bidding adieu to this paradise island!

Accommodation: Uzuri Villa (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Departure

As your time in this incredible destination comes to a close, we invite you to savour one last delectable breakfast before your long voyage back home.

To ensure a smooth departure, your driver will make sure you arrive at Zanzibar Airport in a timely manner for your flight back home.

Farewell, and may your journey be filled with cherished memories of your time in captivating Tanzania!

Meals: Breakfast

What's included

Included

  • Vehicle with an experienced English speaking driver guide
  • Airport transfers
  • 2 nights Moshi - FB*
  • 1 night West Kilimanjaro - FB
  • 1 night Arusha - FB
  • 1 night Tarangire - FB
  • 1 night Karatu - FB
  • 2 nights Serengeti National Park - FB
  • 2 nights Lake Natron - FB
  • 2 nights Kilimanjaro- FB
  • 4 nights Jambiani Beach (Zanzibar) HB*
  • Materuni Village Trip including a hike to a local waterfall, lunch and a visit to a coffee plantation
  • Local market visit and cooking class
  • Game Drives in Tarangire National Park
  • Guided tour of Mto Wa Mbu town
  • Game drives in Ngorongoro Crater
  • Game drives in Serengeti National Park
  • Maasai Guided walk in Lake Manyara National Park
  • Hike to Kamakia waterfalls
  • Half day hike from Shira Plateau up Mount Kilimanjaro with a picnic lunch
  • All entry fees for national parks, conservation fees, reserve fees relevant to this itinerary
  • *HB - Breakfast and dinner included
  • *FB - Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Accommodation

Honey Badger Lodge (or similar)

Honey Badger lodge offers a refreshing swimming pool and lush grounds, which provide guests with a natural, relaxing environment.

The gardens host an abundance of local flora and fauna and guests are free to wander around and enjoy the colourful plants, birdlife, monkeys and the resident African Leopard Tortoises.

The location enables guests to experience rural life and feel more in touch with Tanzania whilst offering breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Original Maasai Lodge (or similar)

There are 16 traditional huts to choose from in our Maasai village. Built traditionally from mud and grasses, but furnished to European standards, they are powered by solar energy and have en suite toilets and hot showers.

Experience sunrise on your personal terrace surrounded by nature, with a view of Mount Kilimanjaro.

The lodge offers an infinity swimming pool, sauna, sun terrace, and a beautiful garden.

The restaurant serves Swahili and international cuisines, including vegetarian and vegan options. Evening entertainment and live music enhance the dining experience.

Guests enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar.

Kiboko Lodge (or similar)

Kiboko Lodge, beautifully situated on the border of Arusha National Park and the slopes of Mount Meru and is a beautiful place to enjoy the sounds of nature, the rich birdlife and the surrounding forest.

The restaurant is attractively decorated in an authentic African way, with a roof covered with palm leaves and an open kitchen. Here guests can enjoy a delicious three-course dinner or have a drink by the fireplace.

In the evening, by the open campfire, be overwhelmed by the grandeur of the starry sky and the sounds of the night.

Breakfast is served in the bird watch house, and is also a lovely place to enjoy the silence and the view of Mount Meru.

The lodge is run with as little impact as possible on nature and the environment. The main building and the rooms are built with local materials and energy is generated via solar. The furniture comes to a large extent from the Watoto Foundation, where it is made by the students and their teachers

Tarangire Safari Lodge (or similar)

Since 1985, family-owned & managed Tarangire Safari Lodge has been well known for its great location and panoramic views. The quintessential safari tents, with thatched roofs and large, mesh-screened windows, provide the perfect opportunity to connect with the sights and sounds of nature.

Each tent has an ensuite bathroom, comfortable veranda, ideal for bird and game viewing or reading your favourite book after a dusty safari.

There is a lounge and bar, swimming pool and an open-air dining room provides a distinctive setting for the delicious, fresh international home-style cuisine.

Endoro Lodge (or similar)

Endoro Lodge is a truly ‘back-to-nature’ sanctuary nestled in the heart of the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation forest in Tanzania with a swimming pool onsite.

With breathtaking panoramic views overlooking the Ngorongoro Valley, the lodge offers a sophisticated blend of natural beauty and artistic elegance.

This integration with nature is evident in every aspect of the lodge, from its sustainable practices to the inventive cuisine that highlights local flavours and ingredients.

They offer comfortable rooms with en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor shower, a balcony and a fireplace.

They also have a cosy lounge where drinks flow and conversations flourish against nature’s bountiful backdrop

The Whisper Serengeti (or similar)

The Whisper Serengeti is nestled in the wilderness, surrounded by acacia trees and only 20 minutes from Seronera in central Serengeti.

The property has won the travellers choice award over the last few years.

The lodge offers 10 very comfortable large tents )with wooden floors, a veranda, high quality bedding and furniture and en-suite bathrooms.

This eco-friendly tented camp uses electricity and hot water from solar panels.

The Tanzanian cuisine offered at the lodge is based on local products, with unique recipes.

Lake Natron Camp (or similar)

Lake Natron Camp is a unique, ecological camp set in one of the most visually dramatic locations in the world!

Home to the Maasai, abundant wildlife and over 1 million flamingos, this camp is perfectly situated for amazing adventures!

Lake Natron Camp holds ten spacious guest tents, cleverly disguised under camouflage shade netting.

Each tent is comprised of a porch area, main bedroom and en-suite bathroom with a shower and eco toilet.

The mess tent is equipped with a bar, fridge, WIFI and charging point for your cameras and phones. Outside, guests can sit around the campfire in the evening and gaze at the millions of stars overhead from both the northern and southern hemisphere.

Airport Planet Lodge (or similar)

At Airport Planet Lodge, guests can access walking trails, enjoy beautiful gardens with many different species of birds and great views of Mount Kilimanjaro when the sky is clear.

There is a spa, a swimming pool, a souvenir shop, a fitness centre on site as well.

Uzuri Villa (or similar)

The boutique hotel Uzuri Villa, designed and built with charm and relaxation in mind in the heart of Zanzibar is surrounded by the beautiful beaches of the Indian Ocean.

With just seven unique stylish suites, all situated directly on the beach, on the outskirts of the fishing village of Jambiani, you will be able to completely relax and immerse yourself in the stunning surroundings. There is a large outdoor area and swimming pool facing the beach, where guests can take their meals or relax.

Prepare to relax and enjoy this beautiful island paradise and to be pampered. You’ll appreciate the authentic yet refined furnishings and interiors of the Villa, food prepared with passion – all the comforts of a boutique hotel, tailored to your to preferences. Enjoy the simple luxury of listening to the sound of the sea, with no dress code other than bathing suits and bare feet from when you arrive until your departure.

The hotel also offers guests a variety of outdoor activities.

Your local host

Joseph and Team

We offer an authentic, immersive and responsible travel experiences in Tanzania, specialising in safaris and mountain trekking. As a local company, we have deep knowledge of Tanzania’s landscapes, wildlife, and cultural heritage, which allows us to curate personalised adventures for our clients.

Our team consists of experienced guides who are passionate about showcasing the beauty of Tanzania’s national parks and Mount Kilimanjaro, among other places. We offer a variety of tours, from multi-day safaris to thrilling mountain treks to day trips, catering to both adventure seekers and casual travellers.

Our commitment to sustainability and supporting local communities ensures that our operations not only protect the enviro... Read All

We offer an authentic, immersive and responsible travel experiences in Tanzania, specialising in safaris and mountain trekking. As a local company, we have deep knowledge of Tanzania’s landscapes, wildlife, and cultural heritage, which allows us to curate personalised adventures for our clients.

Our team consists of experienced guides who are passionate about showcasing the beauty of Tanzania’s national parks and Mount Kilimanjaro, among other places. We offer a variety of tours, from multi-day safaris to thrilling mountain treks to day trips, catering to both adventure seekers and casual travellers.

Our commitment to sustainability and supporting local communities ensures that our operations not only protect the environment but also give back to the people.

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Location

Your adventure begins from the moment you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you are transferred immediately to your accommodation to relax, refresh, and get ready for your journey through Tanzania.

After your time in Tanzania you will fly to Zanzibar for the next 4 nights.

Your tour will finish in Zanzibar Airport.

FAQs

How much should I tip?

There is a strong tipping culture in Tanzania, but it can be hard to know exactly how much to tip for what service. Here are some guidelines as to what is generally expected of tips:

Safari driver/guide - US$20 per day as a total for the whole group on safari, not per person (i.e. $20 per car used per day).

In lodges - Service charges are almost always included in lodges on the Northern Safari Circuit. If clients wish to leave a tip, then there is usually a tip box provided at reception. Gratuities placed in the tip box are generally divided amongst the entire staff on a monthly basis. Tips are not normally given on receipt of meals and it is advised that if clients wish to leave a tip for services received, then they leave it in the tip box at the end of their stay. A guideline of US$5 per day is reasonable.

Porters - If someone carries your bag to/from your vehicle at a lodge, then a reasonable guideline is US$2.

What should I wear for safari?

· Should be comfortable, preferably not in bright colours.
· Shorts.
· Trousers for the evening (and day if very hot).
· Sleeved shirts (to roll down against the sun or insects).
· Comfortable boots or shoes.
· Walking boots (already broken in!), especially if walking or trekking.
· A fleece or sweater - the nights can be cool in the bush and Ngorongoro cold after dark.
· A good, wide brimmed, hat.
· Sunglasses and sun block/screen.
· At least 2 changes of clothing for safari.
· In the evenings, especially at Lodges, a change of informal, casual clothes for dinner.
If you are travelling during rainy season - usually November and April / May- a shower proof jacket is useful.

What is the climate like?

The long dry season lasts throughout June, July, August, September and October when rainfall is unusual, even on the islands.

Temperatures vary hugely with altitude and location, but it's usually a fine, clear sky and sunny weather.

The rainy season is between April - May and November, it is usually short bursts of very heavy rain followed by sunshine. The rain doesn't usually last long, but can be heavy and so a shower proof jacket and walking boots rather than trainers are recommended.

What is the currency?

Tanzanian Shilling (TSHs) is the local currency but the US $ in cash is the preferred option.

Food options on safari?

Most camps and lodges will serve Western-style food, game lodges tend to offer a daily set menu with a limited selection, so if you are a vegetarian or have any other specific dietary requirements please let us know so we can advise our host.

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