The Experience

Departs: June – August DAY 1 Arusha, Tanzania Your flights lands in Arusha, Tanzania. On arrival, meet your driver in the Arrivals area. You will be transferred into town to spend the night at Rivertrees Country Inn. Rivertrees, nestled between Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru, in natural gardens along the Usa River. Combining old world ambiance, African country elegance, excellent farm cuisine, personal service and genuine warmth from your hosts – Rivertrees is simply a magical place to stay. Rivertrees Country Inn Includes: Bed & breakfast DAY 2 Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania Your private guide will collect you from your hotel this morning. From here, you will begin your safari with a scenic drive out of Arusha to the Ngorongoro Crater Conservations Area. You stay the night right on the rim of the crater at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. The Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge is located on Lemala Hill on the uppermost, eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and thus offers our guests unique and spectacular views down into the crater floor and of the sunsets over the western horizon. Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Includes: All meals, laundry & safari activities DAYS 3 5 Serengeti National Park, Tanzania This morning you will raise very early to embark on a full day of wildlife viewing on the flow of Ngorongoro Crater, including a delicious picnic lunch. After your tour, you will ascend back to the rim of the crater and continue your drive on to Serengeti National Park and to the western corridor area where you will reach Mbalageti Serengeti before sunset. Mbalageti Serengeti is located in the Western corridor of the Serengeti National Park. Guest chalets are furnished and finished to make the stay as comfortable, special and memorable as can be. In the western corridor of the park, game viewing here is amazing from May – July when the wildebeest migration passes through. Mbalageti Serengeti Includes: All meals & safari activities DAYS 6 & 7 Zanzibar, Tanzania It’s beach time! Your guide will transfer you to the Seronera Airstrip to meet your scheduled transfer flight to Zanzibar. This flight will possibly make several stops en route. When you arrive in Zanzibar, meet your driver in the arrival area. You will be transferred to the beach where you stay at Fumba Beach Lodge. Situated on one of Zanzibar’s most beautiful and secluded beaches, Fumba Beach Lodge is a luxurious and peaceful hideaway, offering a perfect blend of casual elegance and friendly, first class service. Fumba Beach Lodge Includes: Breakfast & dinner DAY 8 Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania After a couple of fun days on the beach, your driver will collect you from your resort and take you on a guided spice tour on your way to historic Stone Town. When you reach town, you will check in at 236 Hurumzi. A beautifully restored sultan’s palace that once was the home of one of the richest men in the Swahili Empire. The 16 guest rooms are beautiful and romantic, each representing Zanzibari traditions in a distinct way. After you check in at your hotel and get settled, your guide will collect you and take you on a tour of historic Stone Town. 236 Hurumzi Hotel Includes: Bed & breakfast DAY 9 Depart After you enjoy breakfast and check out of your hotel, your driver will collect you once again and transfer you back to Zanzibar International Airport to meet your scheduled afternoon flight to Dar es Salaam. When you land, you will check in for you international departure flight.