Arrive in beautiful Zanzibar and transfer to the northern coast of the island, where the famous white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of Nungwi await. After check-in at your hotel, spend the day enjoying Zanzibar's spectacular Indian Ocean coastline. Depending on your preferred activities, you can take part in snorkeling or scuba diving, exploring the colorful coral reefs and marine life surrounding the island. Relax on the beach, swim in the warm tropical waters, or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Nungwi as you begin your Zanzibar beach and safari holiday.

Accommodation: Nungwi Dreams by Mantis
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your flight to Kogatende Airstrip in Northern Serengeti. As you approach the Serengeti, the landscape changes dramatically from tropical coastline to vast African wilderness. Upon arrival at Kogatende, meet your professional safari guide and begin your first Northern Serengeti game drive. The Northern Serengeti is famous for its wildlife and its importance during the Great Migration, particularly around the Mara River. Depending on the season, you may encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebra, as well as lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, cheetahs, hyenas, and other wildlife. Continue to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti wilderness.

Accommodation: Karibu Camps & River Camp
Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destination: Northern Serengeti

Wake up surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness and prepare for a full day of exploring Northern Serengeti National Park. After breakfast, set out with your experienced safari guide for an extended game drive. The northern Serengeti offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, with open plains, rocky landscapes, river valleys, and abundant wildlife. During the appropriate migration season, this region can provide opportunities to witness the Great Migration and, depending on natural conditions, wildebeest and zebra gathering around the Mara River. You may encounter lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, crocodiles, and many species of birds. Mara River crossings are natural events and cannot be guaranteed, as wildlife movements depend on weather, water levels, and animal behavior. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

Accommodation: Karibu Camps & River Camp
Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destination: Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, begin your scenic transfer from Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti. This is more than just a transfer; your journey through the Serengeti provides additional opportunities for wildlife viewing. Your guide will make strategic stops and game-viewing detours whenever wildlife activity is spotted along the route. As you travel south, the landscape gradually changes toward the Seronera area, one of the most productive wildlife regions in the Serengeti. Look out for elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, antelopes, and other wildlife. Arrive at your accommodation in Central Serengeti and enjoy a relaxing evening in the heart of Tanzania's most famous national park.

Accommodation: Safari Haven
Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destination: Central Serengeti

Enjoy breakfast before departing Central Serengeti and continuing towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Today brings another major highlight of your Tanzania safari: 6-day  the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a game drive through one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife environments. The crater's grasslands, forests, wetlands, and lake support a remarkable concentration of wildlife. During your game drive, look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, gazelles, and other wildlife. With luck, you may also have the opportunity to see the endangered black rhinoceros. After your crater game drive, ascend from the crater and continue to Karatu, where you will spend the night.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain Lodge
Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destination: Karatu

After breakfast, depart Karatu and drive towards Tarangire National Park, famous for its impressive elephant population, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a final Tarangire game drive, searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, antelopes, and numerous bird species. Your safari guide will select the best areas for wildlife viewing based on current conditions. After the game drive, continue towards your departure point, either Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements. Your 6-day AFCON Beach & Safari Escape comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Zanzibar's tropical beaches and the spectacular wildlife of Northern Tanzania.

Safari Ends: Arusha / Kilimanjaro International Airport
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch.