9-Day Mara River Safari + 4-Day Zanzibar

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Private guide transfer to shamba-lodge, a hilltop property outside Arusha with valley and mountain views.

Full game drive in Tarangire — elephant herds, baobab scenery and strong predator presence. Picnic lunch in the park, then drive to Karatu. Stay: Farm of Dreams Lodge.

Morning game drive in Lake Manyara. Diverse habitats from groundwater forest to alkaline lake; elephant, buffalo, flamingo and tree-climbing lions. Stay: Farm of Dreams Lodge.

Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area into the Serengeti Plains, entering at the southern gate with game viewing en route. Afternoon arrival at camp. Stay: Baobab Central Serengeti Camp.

Full day following cheetah, lion and leopard in the central Serengeti. Plains game in abundance throughout the year. Stay: Baobab Central Serengeti Camp.

Travel north toward the Mara River region with afternoon game drives near the river. Stay: Baobab Mara Luxury Camp, Northern Serengeti.

Full day tracking migration herds near the Mara River. Optional river crossing observation depending on season and herd movement. Stay: Baobab Mara Luxury Camp.

Morning game drive; crater descent for a game drive among rhino, lion, elephant and hippo. Ascend and continue to Karatu. Stay: Farm of Dreams Lodge.

Transfer to Arusha Airport for domestic flight to Zanzibar. Arrive and transfer to Tembo House Hotel in Stone Town.

Relaxed Stone Town exploration. Optional excursions to Jozani Forest or spice farm visits.

Day at leisure — beach, snorkelling, dhow sunset cruise or additional Stone Town exploration.

Private transfer to Zanzibar Airport for onward international flights.