Luxurious Romantic Safari - 11 Day Tour

After breakfast you will be transferred to Arusha Airport for your flight to the awe-inspiring Serengeti National Park, home to the ‘big five’; rhinoceros, elephant, leopard, buffalo and lion and one of the greatest national parks in the world, spanning over 14,000 km².  The name Serengeti comes from a Maasai word meaning ‘endless plains’.

Although populations fluctuate, there are an estimated 3 million large game animals in the Serengeti, including over 2,500 lions, 1.2 million wildebeest and over 200,000 zebras. You will also have the opportunity to see giraffes, baboons, colobus monkeys, gazelles, antelopes, crocodiles, hippos, waterbuck, hartebeest and more! This vast and varied park is home to more than 500 bird species; including ostriches, vultures, martial eagles, kori bustards, crowned crane and secretary birds.

Enjoy a picnic or camp lunch before continuing for an afternoon game drive through the vast plains. A trip to the Serengeti at any time of the year can never disappoint!

To celebrate your first night in the Serengeti, we have arranged an intimate, candle-lit, private bush dinner, just for you.

Beginning the day with an early game drive, you will experience the Serengeti as the sun rises and wildlife awakens in the golden morning. This is one of the best times for wildlife viewing and you may be lucky to witness the predators hunting in the cool morning air.  We will return to our camp for a late breakfast and rest, before setting out into the vast Serengeti plains for the rest of the day.

We will enjoy a picnic lunch during the day and return to our camp. Enjoy a fine whiskey around the fire, with a carpet of stars overhead.

As the sun rises you too will be rising in a hot air balloon above the plains of the Serengeti. This is a magical experience, where you can marvel at the earth below, and watch herds of elephant or zebras with your birds-eye-view. After landing in the bush, you will celebrate such an unforgettable experience with a champagne breakfast.

After a short break at the camp, we will enjoy a game drive to the main Serengeti gate and stop for a picnic lunch. Heading towards the Ngorongoro Crater we will pass through varied landscapes and micro-climates – vast plains, sweeping hills and dense forests. We will arrive early evening at the stunning Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, perched on the rim of the crater.

After breakfast, we will go straight to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s safari highlights. The name Ngorongoro is from a Maasai word meaning ‘Gift of Life’.

You will begin with taking in the magnificent views from the crater rim before descending into the crater itself. You will have the opportunity to see elephants, lions, buffalo, zebra and many other species of animals and birds. We will enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the hippo pool.

In geological terms, the Ngorongoro Crater is actually a caldera, caused by the collapse of a large volcano 2-3 million years ago. The crater floor covers over 260 km² while the depth is some 610 m.

Ngorongoro Crater is beautiful at any time of year and teaming with wildlife. You may experience clear views of the crater bowl or mists rolling down into the base - either way a memorable experience.

Today you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport to take your flight to Stone Town, Zanzibar, where you will be transferred to the unique Emerson Spice Hotel in the old part of town.  The Zanzibar Archipelago is off the mainland of Tanzania and comprised of several small islands and two large ones; Pemba and Unguja (commonly referred to as Zanzibar and in this itinerary). Zanzibar is rich in history; from ancient Persian to the sultans of Oman, the influences are diverse and distinct.

After breakfast, you will enjoy a walking tour of this historic town, a World Heritage site, taking you through narrow streets enjoying the striking architecture. The tour includes the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum, Dr Livingstone’s House and the Arab Fort amongst others. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, cathedrals and mosques.  In the afternoon you will visit Prison Island, which is a small island 5.6km northwest of Stone Town. The island was used as a prison for rebellious slaves in the 1860’s.

After breakfast, we will head to the outstanding Zuri Zanzibar Hotel, passing through villages along the way. We will enjoy several stops including a spice tour of a traditional farm, where you will have a fresh aromatic lunch in the spice farm. We will arrive late afternoon to your hotel, to enjoy sunset drinks and a sea front dinner.

Today you have a free day to partake in a variety of activities, such as yoga, kayaking, cycling, boat trips or simply relax by the pool or on the beach. Trust us, you will not want to leave the stunning Zuri Zanzibar Hotel.

Today you will enjoy another free day on the beach. Enjoy the tranquility of your beach front hotel or adventure onto the waters for a boat trip. If you are feeling really adventurous, you could sail to a nearby island or go diving.