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 at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your private Shiri Adventures team. Enjoy a seamless transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha, elegantly located beneath the slopes of Mount Meru.
Spend the afternoon relaxing after your flight before savoring a gourmet welcome dinner, marking the beginning of your Tanzania adventure.
Meals: Dinner
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your private Shiri Adventures team. Enjoy a seamless transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha, elegantly located beneath the slopes of Mount Meru.
Spend the afternoon relaxing after your flight before savoring a gourmet welcome dinner, marking the beginning of your Tanzania adventure.
Overnight: Gran Meliá Arusha
Meals Included: Dinner
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your private Shiri Adventures team. Enjoy a seamless transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha, elegantly located beneath the slopes of Mount Meru.
Spend the afternoon relaxing after your flight before savoring a gourmet welcome dinner, marking the beginning of your Tanzania adventure.
Overnight: Gran Meliá Arusha
Meals Included: Dinner
DAY 2
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and wildlife-rich riverbanks. Enjoy a private game drive through this scenic landscape.
In the afternoon, continue to Maramboi Tented Lodge, beautifully set between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and wildlife-rich riverbanks. Enjoy a private game drive through this scenic landscape.
In the afternoon, continue to Maramboi Tented Lodge, beautifully set between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and wildlife-rich riverbanks. Enjoy a private game drive through this scenic landscape.
In the afternoon, continue to Maramboi Tented Lodge, beautifully set between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 – 4
Travel into the heart of Serengeti National Park, where endless plains and abundant wildlife define Africa’s most iconic safari destination.
Spend two full days on expertly guided morning and afternoon game drives, tracking lions, leopards, elephants, and large roaming herds. Your stay at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge offers an authentic safari atmosphere paired with modern comfort and attentive service.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel into the heart of Serengeti National Park, where endless plains and abundant wildlife define Africa’s most iconic safari destination.
Spend two full days on expertly guided morning and afternoon game drives, tracking lions, leopards, elephants, and large roaming herds. Your stay at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge offers an authentic safari atmosphere paired with modern comfort and attentive service.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel into the heart of Serengeti National Park, where endless plains and abundant wildlife define Africa’s most iconic safari destination.
Spend two full days on expertly guided morning and afternoon game drives, tracking lions, leopards, elephants, and large roaming herds. Your stay at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge offers an authentic safari atmosphere paired with modern comfort and attentive service.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
Depart early for the world-famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a full-day safari with a picnic lunch, exploring one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich ecosystems.
In the late afternoon, ascend to the crater rim and check in at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, offering breathtaking views into the caldera.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart early for the world-famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a full-day safari with a picnic lunch, exploring one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich ecosystems.
In the late afternoon, ascend to the crater rim and check in at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, offering breathtaking views into the caldera.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart early for the world-famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a full-day safari with a picnic lunch, exploring one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich ecosystems.
In the late afternoon, ascend to the crater rim and check in at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, offering breathtaking views into the caldera.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, celebrated for its lush groundwater forest, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a guided safari through this diverse landscape.
Later, check in at Manyara’s Secret, a secluded boutique retreat overlooking the Rift Valley, perfect for relaxation and privacy.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, celebrated for its lush groundwater forest, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a guided safari through this diverse landscape.
Later, check in at Manyara’s Secret, a secluded boutique retreat overlooking the Rift Valley, perfect for relaxation and privacy.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, celebrated for its lush groundwater forest, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a guided safari through this diverse landscape.
Later, check in at Manyara’s Secret, a secluded boutique retreat overlooking the Rift Valley, perfect for relaxation and privacy.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
After breakfast, journey back toward Arusha and explore Arusha National Park, a scenic gem known for views of Mount Meru, crater lakes, and forest wildlife. Enjoy a gentle safari experience in this tranquil setting.
In the afternoon, check in at Arusha Planet Lodge for a relaxed evening before your island escape.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, journey back toward Arusha and explore Arusha National Park, a scenic gem known for views of Mount Meru, crater lakes, and forest wildlife. Enjoy a gentle safari experience in this tranquil setting.
In the afternoon, check in at Arusha Planet Lodge for a relaxed evening before your island escape.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, journey back toward Arusha and explore Arusha National Park, a scenic gem known for views of Mount Meru, crater lakes, and forest wildlife. Enjoy a gentle safari experience in this tranquil setting.
In the afternoon, check in at Arusha Planet Lodge for a relaxed evening before your island escape.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to Meliá Zanzibar, set along a pristine stretch of white-sand beach overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to Meliá Zanzibar, set along a pristine stretch of white-sand beach overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to Meliá Zanzibar, set along a pristine stretch of white-sand beach overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9 – 11
Spend three full days enjoying Zanzibar at your own pace. Relax on powder-soft beaches, swim in the warm Indian Ocean, indulge in spa treatments, or choose from optional experiences such as a guided Stone Town tour, snorkeling excursions, or a romantic sunset dhow cruise.
Each day offers the freedom to unwind and enjoy the island’s laid-back charm.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend three full days enjoying Zanzibar at your own pace. Relax on powder-soft beaches, swim in the warm Indian Ocean, indulge in spa treatments, or choose from optional experiences such as a guided Stone Town tour, snorkeling excursions, or a romantic sunset dhow cruise.
Each day offers the freedom to unwind and enjoy the island’s laid-back charm.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend three full days enjoying Zanzibar at your own pace. Relax on powder-soft beaches, swim in the warm Indian Ocean, indulge in spa treatments, or choose from optional experiences such as a guided Stone Town tour, snorkeling excursions, or a romantic sunset dhow cruise.
Each day offers the freedom to unwind and enjoy the island’s laid-back charm.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward journey home, marking the end of a refined and unforgettable Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday with Shiri Adventures.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward journey home, marking the end of a refined and unforgettable Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday with Shiri Adventures.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward journey home, marking the end of a refined and unforgettable Tanzania safari and Zanzibar 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.
