Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you'll transfer to Karatu, a charming town brimming with adventure and cultural experiences. Wander through its vibrant marketplace, savor a refreshing beer at a local brewery, visit a traditional homestead, or explore the lush Ngorongoro Forest, where waterfalls and hidden caves await. Whether you’re seeking cultural immersion, outdoor thrills, or a peaceful break between safaris, Karatu offers something special for everyone. Stay at the Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge for the duration of your stay in Karatu.

Feb 10 | Karatu | B, L, D

After a delicious breakfast, we'll set out for an unforgettable safari in Lake Manyara National Park, complete with a picnic lunch. Then we visit the village of Mto wa Mbu inhabited by different tribes of Tanzania including the Makonde (wood carvers) and the Chagga (producers of banana beer). During the visit we will also see the rice and banana plantations, the fruit trees and the colorful local market.

Feb 11 | Karatu | B, L, D

After breakfast, we drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Today we descend into Ngorongoro crater for game drive with picnic lunch. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Visitors can look forward to spotting the world-renowned Big Five and a host of other wildlife species including large herds of zebra and wildebeest. It is famed as one of Tanzania’s best tourist attractions offering visitors an array of wonderful activities including excellent bird watching, wildlife viewing, and visiting a local Maasai village.

Feb 12 | Karatu | B, L, D

Today, we journey to the spectacular Tarangire National Park, where a full-day safari adventure awaits with a spectacular picnic lunch. With its vast open plains, ancient baobab trees, and meandering river, Tarangire is a haven for elephants and a diverse array of wildlife. Keep your camera ready—you never know when a majestic lion, a graceful giraffe, or a playful herd of elephants will cross your path! As the sun sets, we’ll settle into our cozy tented lodge. 

Feb 13 | Arusha | B, D

After breakfast, we visit the Saint Catherine Monastery and the school next to the monastery. The St. Catherine Monastery is managed by a group of Tanzanian Benedictine Nuns who are Members of Camaldolesian Order. The St. Catherine Monastery is inserted in the local reality and is engaged in contributing solutions to the local people, who may seek the nuns for aid. Then we proceed to Tanzanite Gemstone Tour that offers an educational journey into the world of tanzanite, a gemstone unique to Tanzania, specifically the Arusha region. Visitors will learn about the rare gem, how it is mined, and have the opportunity to purchase tanzanite jewelry with legal certificates.

Feb 14 | Arusha | B, D

After breakfast we drive to Moshi and visit the Chagga cultural project by Lauwo.

Feb 15 | Nungwi | B, D

After breakfast, transfer to the Arusha airport and proceed by domestic flight to Zanzibar. Once in Nungwi, Zanzibar, transfer to your seaside resort. Once little more than a ramshackle fishing village, Nungwi has been transformed into one of Unguja island’s busiest beach destinations and its second most populated village after its capital, Stone Town. Situated at the island's northernmost tip, Nungwi is blessed with some of Zanzibar’s most idyllic swimming beaches as the water surrounding this section of the island is fairly deep and mostly unaffected by the change of tides.

Feb 16 | Nungwi | B, D

After breakfast, we visit the spice plantations where you'll enjoy a unique rainforest nature with lots of tropical plants, trees and spices. Experience, taste and smell different spices that are grown in Zanzibar Islands such as Turmeric, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Black Peppers, Cloves, Nutmegs, and so on.  Experience a hot lunch and visit Stone Town, a labyrinth of chaotic alleyways interposed between towering limestone houses with ornately carved arched hardwood doors with brass finishings and terracotta roofs. Stone Town is a melting pot of cultures and one of the last remaining ancient towns in Africa. It offers a rare cultural and historical insight into a former era of trade and exploration. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. 

Feb 17 | Nungwi | B, D

Enjoy a day of pure relaxation on Zanzibar’s pristine beaches. Whether you choose to lounge under a palm tree with a good book, take a dip in the crystal-clear waters, or go for a stroll along the shoreline, today is all about unwinding and soaking in the island’s natural beauty. 

Feb 18 | Nungwi | B

Savour your last morning in this tropical paradise before our driver picks you up for your transfer to the airport. Take one last deep breath of the Indian Ocean air, and reflect on the incredible memories made.