Sample itinerary · Safari & Zanzibar
Discover Tanzania and Zanzibar
A perfect blend of adventure and relaxation: fourteen days discovering Tanzania’s wild landscapes, meeting the Hadzabe and Datoga, and then unwinding on the tropical beaches of Zanzibar.
Safari njema - Safe travels
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Karibu - Welcome
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Hakuna Matata - No worries
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Jambo - Hello
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Asante - Thank you
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The trip in brief
The complete introduction
Nine days of safari and culture: the elephants of Tarangire, the Hadzabe and Datoga at Lake Eyasi, three days in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, followed by four full days of beach, Stone Town and the underwater world of Zanzibar.
Like every Kembe journey, this route is a starting point: more safari, more beach or extra cultural encounters. We adapt everything to your wishes.
Your route
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
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Day 2–3
tarangire
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Day 4
lake eyasi
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Day 5
on to the serengeti
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Day 6–7
serengeti
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Day 8
ngorongoro crater
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Day 9
karatu
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Day 10–11
zanzibar
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Day 12–13
sea & spices
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Day 14
Departure
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Every stop is set out below in the day-by-day programme.
Day by day
The day-by-day programme
From arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport to the final morning on the Indian Ocean. This is what your fourteen days look like.
Day
1
Arrival
Welcome to Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! You are collected from Kilimanjaro International Airport and taken to a comfortable lodge in Arusha. After your journey you can relax and get ready for the adventure ahead.
✦ Overnight: lodge in Arusha
Day
2–3
tarangire
Baobabs & elephants
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast your safari begins in Tarangire National Park, known for its impressive elephant populations and distinctive baobab trees. Over two days of game drives and a walking safari you discover the park’s rich flora and fauna.
✦ Overnight: lodge inside the park
Day
4
lake eyasi
Meeting the tribes
Lake Eyasi: Hadzabe & Datoga
Today you drive to Lake Eyasi, a remote area where you experience two remarkable cultures up close:
Hadzabe
These hunter-gatherers teach you their age-old traditions and techniques for hunting with a bow and arrow.
Datoga
Get to know this people, famous for their craftsmanship and distinctive dress.
✦ Overnight: near the lake
Day
5
serengeti
Into the wilderness
On to the Serengeti
Today you drive to the Serengeti, famous for the great wildebeest migrations and its spectacular wilderness. You have the chance to see Africa’s celebrated predators, such as lions, cheetahs and leopards.
✦ Overnight: tented camp in the Serengeti
Day
6–7
serengeti
The endless plains
Serengeti National Park
For two days you explore the Serengeti further on game drives through the park. The vast savannahs offer plenty of chances to spot wildlife. In the evening you enjoy the quiet and the sounds of nature around the campfire.
✦ Overnight: tented camp or lodge
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8
ngorongoro
A natural wonder of the world
Ngorongoro Crater
You travel on to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most beautiful natural areas. You descend to the crater floor, where you can see a great variety of animals: elephants, rhinos, lions and buffalo.
✦ Overnight: on the crater rim, with panoramic views
Day
9
Catching your breath
Karatu & coffee tour
Today you spend the day in Karatu. After a coffee tour you can relax at a local lodge and enjoy the quiet surroundings: the perfect chance to get ready for the next stage of your adventure.
✦ Overnight: lodge in Karatu
Day
10–11
zanzibar
From savannah to beach
Zanzibar: beach & Stone Town
After the safari you fly to Zanzibar, the famous island in the Indian Ocean. For two days you enjoy the beautiful beaches, the crystal-clear water and the island’s distinctive culture: explore Stone Town, taste local dishes and relax on the white sand.
✦ Overnight: accommodation on the Zanzibar coast
Day
12–13
zanzibar
Tropical paradise
Zanzibar: sea & spices
Spend these days discovering Zanzibar’s tropical beauty. Choose whatever suits you:
Snorkelling
Take a snorkelling trip to the reefs around the island.
Spices
Visit a spice farm and discover why Zanzibar is known as the Spice Island.
Diving
Explore the underwater world on a guided dive.
✦ Overnight: accommodation on the Zanzibar coast
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14
Journey home
Departure from Zanzibar
After a wonderful time on Zanzibar you are taken to the airport for your flight home, carrying countless unforgettable memories of your adventurous, restful trip.
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“Wildlife, culture and the spiced air of Stone Town: in two weeks you really get to know Tanzania.”
Sem, Kembe Safari
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Karibu - welcome
Let the adventure begin
This route is a starting point. Tell us what you want to see and experience, and we will make it your journey, with your own guide, your own vehicle and all the freedom to adjust along the way.