Throughout our four decades in Tanzania, we’ve perfected our ideal itinerary: a thorough exploration of northern Tanzania blended with authentic cultural experiences and luxurious touches. It’s the itinerary we do ourselves when we visit Tanzania, so you can experience Tanzania like we do. Discover our most popular offering.
DAY 1
Upon arrival in Tanzania, you are warmly welcomed by your private Shiri Adventures guide and transferred to a hand-picked luxury lodge in Arusha, set beneath the scenic slopes of Mount Meru. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon, followed by a gourmet dinner and a safari briefing to prepare you for the adventure ahead.
Meals: Dinner
Upon arrival in Tanzania, you are warmly welcomed by your private Shiri Adventures guide and transferred to a hand-picked luxury lodge in Arusha, set beneath the scenic slopes of Mount Meru. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon, followed by a gourmet dinner and a safari briefing to prepare you for the adventure ahead.
Meals: Dinner
Upon arrival in Tanzania, you are warmly welcomed by your private Shiri Adventures guide and transferred to a hand-picked luxury lodge in Arusha, set beneath the scenic slopes of Mount Meru. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon, followed by a gourmet dinner and a safari briefing to prepare you for the adventure ahead.
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for a scenic flight into Serengeti National Park. Upon landing, enjoy an en-route game drive as you make your way to your luxury tented camp, with wildlife sightings beginning immediately.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for a scenic flight into Serengeti National Park. Upon landing, enjoy an en-route game drive as you make your way to your luxury tented camp, with wildlife sightings beginning immediately.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for a scenic flight into Serengeti National Park. Upon landing, enjoy an en-route game drive as you make your way to your luxury tented camp, with wildlife sightings beginning immediately.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 & 4
Spend two unforgettable days exploring the legendary Serengeti plains with morning and afternoon game drives. Encounter vast herds, big cats, and diverse wildlife across this iconic ecosystem. An optional hot air balloon safari is available for a truly magical aerial perspective.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend two unforgettable days exploring the legendary Serengeti plains with morning and afternoon game drives. Encounter vast herds, big cats, and diverse wildlife across this iconic ecosystem. An optional hot air balloon safari is available for a truly magical aerial perspective.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend two unforgettable days exploring the legendary Serengeti plains with morning and afternoon game drives. Encounter vast herds, big cats, and diverse wildlife across this iconic ecosystem. An optional hot air balloon safari is available for a truly magical aerial perspective.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
After a final Serengeti game drive, travel toward the fertile highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic landscapes along the way. Arrive at your luxury lodge near the crater rim for a relaxing evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a final Serengeti game drive, travel toward the fertile highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic landscapes along the way. Arrive at your luxury lodge near the crater rim for a relaxing evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a final Serengeti game drive, travel toward the fertile highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic landscapes along the way. Arrive at your luxury lodge near the crater rim for a relaxing evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing, including the Big Five, with a picnic lunch on the crater floor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing, including the Big Five, with a picnic lunch on the crater floor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing, including the Big Five, with a picnic lunch on the crater floor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
After breakfast, transfer for your flight to Zanzibar Island. On arrival, you are met and transferred to your luxury beachfront resort, where turquoise waters and white-sand beaches await.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, transfer for your flight to Zanzibar Island. On arrival, you are met and transferred to your luxury beachfront resort, where turquoise waters and white-sand beaches await.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, transfer for your flight to Zanzibar Island. On arrival, you are met and transferred to your luxury beachfront resort, where turquoise waters and white-sand beaches await.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8 – 10
Enjoy leisurely days on Zanzibar at your own pace. Relax on the beach, indulge in spa treatments, or choose from optional activities such as snorkeling, diving, spice tours, or cultural excursions in Stone Town.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy leisurely days on Zanzibar at your own pace. Relax on the beach, indulge in spa treatments, or choose from optional activities such as snorkeling, diving, spice tours, or cultural excursions in Stone Town.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy leisurely days on Zanzibar at your own pace. Relax on the beach, indulge in spa treatments, or choose from optional activities such as snorkeling, diving, spice tours, or cultural excursions in Stone Town.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of an unforgettable safari and beach holiday with Shiri Adventures.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of an unforgettable safari and beach holiday with Shiri Adventures.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of an unforgettable safari and beach holiday with Shiri Adventures.
Meals: Breakfast
Wear neutral colors like khaki or light grey to stay cool and blend in with nature. Avoid white (shows dust), blue (attracts tsetse flies), and camouflage (reserved for military). Bring a light jacket for cool mornings, sturdy closed shoes for game drives, and a hat and sunglasses for sun protection. Check our Safari Packing List
The best time for a Tanzania safari depends on your preferences:
Yes, you can! Many Tanzania safari tours are family-friendly, offering unique experiences for children. With Shiri Adventures, families can enjoy customized safaris featuring engaging activities like nature walks and wildlife tracking. Many lodges also provide child-friendly amenities and babysitting services, ensuring your Tanzania safari is both fun and stress-free for parents and kids alike.
East Africa is home to idyllic beaches perfect for unwinding after your safari:
Yes, you can! Many Tanzania safari tours are family-friendly, offering unique experiences for children. With Shiri Adventures, families can enjoy customized safaris featuring engaging activities like nature walks and wildlife tracking. Many lodges also provide child-friendly amenities and babysitting services, ensuring your Tanzania safari is both fun and stress-free for parents and kids alike.
Tanzania offers world-class safari destinations, each with its own charm. The Serengeti is famous for the Great Migration, while the Ngorongoro Crater guarantees Big Five sightings. Tarangire dazzles with elephants and baobabs, and Lake Manyara is home to tree-climbing lions. For a wilder, offbeat experience, explore Selous, Ruaha, or Mahale Mountains.
ADD-ON
Enjoy a bird’s eye view, a hearty breakfast and a glass of champagne during a morning hot air balloon tour. Your entire trip will be unforgettable, but this will bring it to new heights.
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Set against lush coffee plantations with views of Mount Meru, it offers serene luxury before or after safari. Spacious suites, elevated dining, and discreet five-star service define every stay. A polished sanctuary for travelers who expect comfort, calm, and distinction.
