Depart Arusha at 09.00 am for a 30 minutes drive to Arusha National Park. Here you will participate in a half day walking safari and a half day game drive. You will be accompanied by an armed ranger for the walk, who will guide you through the forest up to the waterfall and the point for viewing the black and white colobus monkeys. During the game drive you will see the 7 Lakes of Momella and the Ngurduto Crater. At sunset, you will return to Arusha for dinner and overnight at; L: Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge, H: Kigongoni Lodge, M: Momella Wildlife Lodge, B: Colobus Camp

Depart Arusha at 09.00 am for a full day in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its green scenery, varied bird life, tree-climbing lions, hippos and baboons. Overnight at the rim of the Great Rift Valley, overlooking Lake Manyara. Overnight at; L: Lake Manyara Serena, H: E Unoto Retreat, M: Lake Manyara Hotel, B: Panorama Camp

A half day game drive Lake Manyara National Park and a half day cultural tour at Mto wa Mbu Village. Overnight at; L: Lake Manyara Serena, H: E Unoto Retreat, M: Lake Manyara Hotel, B: Panorama Camp

Transfer to Lake Eyasi, the largest soda lake in Tanzania with diverse cultures settled around the area. Explore the real bushmen, the Hadzabe and the Datoga tribe. Overnight at; L: Kisima Ngema Tented Camp, H: Kisima Ngema Tented Camp, M: Kisima Ngema Tented Camp, B: Chem Chem Camp

Early morning hunting with the Hadzabe bushmen. In the afternoon, transfer to Karatu for overnight. Overnight at; L: Gibbs Farm, H: Octagon Safari Lodge, M: Octagon Safari Lodge, B: Ngorongoro Resort Camp

Early breakfast at 6.00 am. Game drive en route to Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is the largest and most famous park in Tanzania, known worldwide for its endless plains, wildebeest-migration, herds of lions and other predators like hyenas, cheetahs and leopards. Crocodiles can be found in the Grumeti River, as well as hippos, giraffes, antelopes, and gazelles. Dinner and overnight in the heart of Serengeti at; L: Serengeti Serena, H: Serengeti Sopa Lodge, M: Seronera Wildlife Lodge, B: Seronera Camp

Three full days of exploring Serengeti. Overnight at; L: Serengeti Serena, H: Serengeti Sopa Lodge, M: Seronera Wildlife Lodge, B: Seronera Camp

Another game drive in Serengeti. In the afternoon you drive en route (optional stopover at Olduvai) to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight with an excellent view of the crater floor! Overnight at; L: Ngorongoro Serena, H: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, M: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, B: Simba Camp

A full day in the Ngorongoro Crater. There is a very high possibility of spotting the big 5 in one day: lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo and leopard. Lunch will take place at the picnic site at the crater floor. Overnight on the rim of the crater at; L: Ngorongoro Serena, H: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, M: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, B: Simba Camp

A full day in the Ngorongoro Crater. Overnight in Tarangire National Park. Overnight at; L: Tarangire Treetops, H: Tarangire Sopa Lodge, M: Tamarind Tented Camp, B: Kigongoni Camp

Transfer to Tarangire National Park for a day of game viewing. This park is often referred to as the “home of elephants”, you have a great chance to spot elephants in large groups gathering around the Tarangire River. Other animals to be spotted include leopards, lions, giraffes and even tree-climbing pythons! Overnight at; L: Tarangire Treetops, H: Tarangire Sopa Lodge, M: Tamarind Tented Camp, B: Kigongoni Camp

Transfer to Arusha for a cultural tour at Ngiresi village. Overnight at; L: Serena Mountain Village, H: New Arusha Hotel, M: Mount Meru Hotel, B: Arusha Travel Lodge.

Transfer to Arusha Airport for flight to Zanzibar, where you will unwind for six days. Highlights include exploring the Arabic architecture, tropical fruits & spices, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling and last but not least the white palm fringed beaches and the azure waters of the Indian ocean! Overnight at; L: Karafuu Beach Hotel, H: Karafuu Beach Hotel, M: Mnarani Cottages (deluxe rooms), B: Mnarani Cottages (standard rooms)

Transfer to Stone Town for a last night on the legendary spice island of Zanzibar. Overnight at; L: Zanzibar Serena Inn, H: Zanzibar Serena Inn, M: Dhow Palace Hotel, B: Kids Play Hotel

Return to Arusha or Dar es Salaam for connecting flight home.