Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! Meet your Geovannah Tanzania Adventures guide at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Arusha Planet Lodge — a serene, locally inspired retreat with garden cottages. Settle in, enjoy a welcome drink, and chat with your guide about the journey ahead.
Arusha Planet Lodge (Half Board)
Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Giants & Baobabs
After a relaxed breakfast, head to Tarangire. Spend the afternoon on a gentle game drive, focusing on elephants, lions, and massive herds. Stay at Tarangire Chem Chem Lodge — an authentic, eco-conscious camp with cultural Maasai touches and private verandas. Perfect for unwinding under the stars.
Maramboi Tented Lodge (Full Board)
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Wildlife Wonderland
Travel slowly to Ngorongoro, stopping for a picnic lunch with views of the Rift Valley. Arrive early at The Highlands Tented Camp — a stunning, low-impact camp on the crater’s eastern edge, known for its Maasai-inspired design and panoramic views.
Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge (Tanganyika Wilderness Camps) (Full Board)
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Floor – Big Five Hunt
Wake up early for a peaceful descent into the crater. With your guide, spend the morning tracking lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant. The crater is one of the best places in Africa to see all five. Return to camp for lunch and a quiet afternoon.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board)
Day 5: Serengeti Migration Zone – Slow Safari Start
Drive to the Serengeti, choosing a quieter northern or central route to avoid crowds. Stop for a relaxed game drive en route. Arrive at Serengeti Under Canvas — a mobile, authentic tented camp that moves with the seasons. Enjoy a campfire dinner under the stars.
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge (Full Board)
Day 6: Serengeti – Deep in the Wild
Spend a full day exploring at a slow pace. Focus on wildlife behavior, not just sightings. Your guide will help you spot leopards in trees, lions on the hunt, and rare birds. Optional: join a cultural visit to a nearby Maasai boma (with permission and respect).
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge (Full Board)
Serengeti to Arusha – Gentle Return
Morning game drive with a focus on elephant and buffalo — the final Big Five members. Then, transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha — or enjoy a scenic drive back if time allows. Depart with stories, photos, and the spirit of Tanzania.
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge (Full Board)
waking up in the Serengeti Central after morning game drives, you will be taken to the Seronera Airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar,
Arrive at evening hours and get picked by our Guide to the hotel in Stone Town
Maru Maru Hotel (Full Board)
Fly from Serengeti to Zanzibar (approx. 1.5 hrs). You’ll be met by your Geovannah guide and transferred to Stone Town. Check into The Slipway Hotel — a relaxed, semi-luxury waterfront lodge with Swahili charm. Afternoon at leisure. Evening walk through Stone Town’s alleys — spice markets, historic doors, and sunset at Forodhani Gardens.
Maru Maru Hotel (Half Board)
Morning guided tour: visit the Old Fort, House of Wonders, and the haunting Anglican Cathedral (built on a former slave market). After lunch, take a spice farm tour — touch, smell, and taste cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, and more. Return to the hotel for a sunset dhow cruise (traditional sailboat) with drinks and music.
Nungwi Lodge Ora Resort (Half Board)
Travel north to Nungwi Beach — turquoise waters, white sand, and swaying palms. Stay at Nungwi Roots Hotel, a semi-luxury eco-beachfront property with Swahili design. Spend the day swimming, snorkeling, or just unwinding. Optional: join a fishing village visit or marine conservation talk. Dinner with fresh seafood by the shore.
Nungwi Lodge Ora Resort (Half Board)
Morning boat trip to Mnemba Atoll — one of East Africa’s best snorkeling spots. Swim with turtles, reef fish, and maybe even dolphins! Return by noon. Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your evening flight back to Arusha or international departure.
