Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, your Zanzibar 2 Safaris Expedition guide will warmly welcome you. After completing immigration and customs, enjoy a scenic transfer through the countryside, with coffee plantations, banana farms, and views of Mount Meru along the way.

Depending on your arrival time, you may visit local markets, artisan shops, or cafés to experience the atmosphere of Arusha. In the evening, enjoy dinner at your lodge and meet with your guide for a briefing about the exciting safari ahead.

Overnight in Arusha allows you to rest and prepare your camera and binoculars for the adventure ahead.

Begin your safari with a full-day exploration of Arusha National Park, a diverse landscape of volcanic craters, open savannah, montane forests, and the slopes of Mount Meru. Drive towards Ngurdoto Crater, often known as “Little Serengeti,” where wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes, and other wildlife may be observed.

Continue towards the Momella Lakes area, where flamingos, waterbirds, and other wildlife create excellent photography opportunities. Depending on park conditions and the itinerary, enjoy a guided walking experience in an authorised area with a ranger.

Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing the game drive through the park. In the late afternoon, transfer towards the Tarangire area for dinner and overnight accommodation.

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife habitats. Spend the day exploring riverine forests, open savannahs, and seasonal wetlands while searching for lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species.

Tarangire is also a spectacular destination for birdwatchers, with a remarkable variety of species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing with afternoon game drives and wildlife photography.

In the evening, leave the park and continue towards the Lake Manyara area for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife destinations. Explore acacia woodlands, groundwater forests, open floodplains, and the shores of the soda lake while searching for elephants, giraffes, baboons, buffaloes, antelopes, hippos, and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions.

The lake and surrounding wetlands also attract a rich variety of birdlife, including flamingos and other waterbirds. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing towards Lake Eyasi.

Arrive in the Lake Eyasi area and prepare for an immersive cultural experience with the Hadzabe community. Dinner and overnight near the lake.

Spend the morning discovering the traditional lifestyle and cultural heritage of the Hadzabe people. Accompanied by local community guides, learn about traditional knowledge, gathering practices, tools, and the relationship between the community and its natural environment.

Continue with a visit to the Datoga community and discover traditional craftsmanship, including metalworking and cultural practices. These encounters provide meaningful opportunities to learn about local traditions while supporting community-based tourism.

After lunch, transfer to Karatu through scenic countryside and the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable wildlife safari. The crater floor supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, wildebeest, zebras, and the rare black rhinoceros.

Explore the crater’s grasslands, wetlands, woodland areas, and lakes while your guide interprets the wildlife and geological landscape. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before continuing your game drive.

In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and continue towards Serengeti National Park, arriving at your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight beneath the African sky.

Spend a full day exploring the legendary Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations and the stage for the annual Great Migration. Morning game drives focus on lions, cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, and other plains wildlife.

Explore different habitats including open grasslands, acacia woodland, rocky kopjes, and seasonal wetlands. Hippo pools and predator-rich areas provide excellent opportunities for wildlife observation and photography.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing with afternoon game drives. Return to camp or lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Continue your Serengeti adventure with an early start focused on the seasonal Great Migration. When the herds are in the appropriate area, there may be opportunities to observe wildebeest and zebras gathering around major river systems and crossing points.

Continue exploring the plains and surrounding habitats in search of predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive and take advantage of the exceptional landscape for wildlife photography.

Optional activities such as a hot-air balloon safari may be arranged at additional cost, subject to availability. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti before beginning your journey west towards Mwanza. The morning offers another opportunity to observe wildlife across the plains while enjoying the changing scenery as you leave the park.

Continue towards Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, where you can enjoy scenic lakeside views, observe local fishing activities, and photograph the surrounding wetlands and birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the journey.

Continue to Mwanza, Tanzania’s famous lakeside “Rock City,” arriving in the evening. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

After breakfast, begin the journey towards Rubondo Island National Park, travelling by road and boat through the Lake Victoria region. Rubondo is a remote island wilderness known for its forests, wetlands, wildlife, and rich birdlife.

Upon arrival, settle into your accommodation before enjoying an afternoon exploration of the island. Depending on the schedule and conditions, enjoy a boat excursion, birdwatching, or a nature experience around the shoreline and forest.

Enjoy sunset views over Lake Victoria before dinner and overnight on Rubondo Island, surrounded by the sounds of the island wilderness.

Wake up early for a guided chimpanzee trekking experience in Rubondo Island National Park. Accompanied by authorised park staff and experienced trackers, explore the forest while learning about chimpanzee behaviour, feeding patterns, communication, and the island’s unique conservation history.

After the morning activity, return to the lodge or camp for lunch and some time to relax. In the afternoon, enjoy a sport fishing experience and boat safari on Lake Victoria, subject to permits, conditions, and availability.

Explore the lake’s shoreline and hidden bays while watching for hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds, African fish eagles, kingfishers, and pelicans. Finish the day with sunset views over Lake Victoria before dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, depart Rubondo Island by boat before continuing by road towards Mwanza. Enjoy scenic views across Lake Victoria and the surrounding countryside as you leave the island wilderness behind.

Along the journey, observe local villages, wetlands, fishing communities, and the changing landscapes of the Lake Victoria region. Upon arrival in Mwanza, check in at your hotel and enjoy some time to relax.

The evening is free to enjoy the lakefront atmosphere or capture photographs of Mwanza’s distinctive rocky landscape. Dinner and overnight in Mwanza.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before beginning a morning city tour of Mwanza. Explore local streets, markets, notable landmarks, and the distinctive rocky landscapes that have earned Mwanza its famous “Rock City” nickname.

Continue towards the shores of Lake Victoria to observe local fishing activities and experience the importance of the lake to the communities and economy of the region. Depending on time, visit a local museum or cultural attraction before departure.

Around 11:00 AM, your guide will transfer you to Mwanza Airport for your onward flight. Your 13-day Northern & Western Tanzania Safari with Zanzibar 2 Safaris Expedition officially comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, cultures, and island wilderness.