After breakfast, depart for Makuyuni Wildlife Park for a day of wildlife exploration. Upon arrival, enjoy a game viewing experience in the park. For those who are physically fit and would like a more active experience, you will have theopportunity to participate in a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed park ranger. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the African wilderness from a different perspective, learning about animal tracks, plants, smaller wildlife and the ecosystem around you. A packed lunch will be served within the park. Later in the afternoon, continue to Karatu town. Upon arrival, check in, enjoy dinner and settle in for the evening.

Enjoy an early morning departure after a cup of tea / coffee at the lodge. Proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a packed breakfast, which will be enjoyed inside the crater after your morning game drive. Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania's most spectacular wildlife areas. Spend the morning exploring the crater floor, looking out for lions, elephants, buffalo and hippos, both Black and White Rhino, flamingos and other wildlife. Continue with game viewing before ascending from the crater and returning to the lodge for a late lunch. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Relax, enjoy the beautiful surroundings and make use of the lodge's facilities.

After breakfast, transfer to Lake Manyara Airport for your morning flight to Kogatende Airstrip in the Northern Serengeti. Upon arrival, meet your private safari guide and begin your Northern Serengeti adventure. Your game drive will take you towards the Mara River, where you will have the opportunity to explore the area and, depending on the seasonal movement of the herds at this time of the year is likely to be crossing season so we’ll spend most our time tracking the Great Migration crossings.Continue with game viewing en route to your lodge, arrive at Mara Mara Tented Lodge, your home for the next few nights. Settle in and enjoy a relaxing evening, preparing for an early start the following morning.

Today begins very early in the morning. You will be collected by the balloon company's vehicle and transferred to the launch site for your hot-air balloon safari over the Northern Serengeti. As the sun rises, enjoy spectacular aerial views of the Serengeti landscape and where conditions allow, the Mara River and surrounding wildlife. After landing, celebrate the experience with an English-style bush breakfast accompanied by sparkling wine, served in the wilderness. After breakfast, reconnect with your safari guide and continue exploring the Northern Serengeti according to the plan discussed the previous evening. Depending on the day's activities, you may return to the lodge for lunch and a relaxing siesta, before heading out again in the late afternoon for another game drive. End the day with a beautiful Serengeti bush sundowner before returning to the lodge for dinner.

Today is dedicated to a full day exploration of the Northern Serengeti. With your private guide, venture into different areas of the northern ecosystem, following the wildlife and seasonal movements of the animals. The Mara River region offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, and depending on the time of year and location of the herds, you may have opportunities to witness aspects of the Great Migration. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the wilderness, allowing you to maximize your time in the park without having to return to the lodge during the middle of the day. Return to Lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and your final night in the Serengeti.

After breakfast, transfer to Kogatende Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be met and transferred to the northern coast of Zanzibar, around Nungwi. After check-in, spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool or beach and enjoying the change of pace from the safari.

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning exploring the northern part of Zanzibar. Later, visit the Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond in Nungwi. Mnarani is a community-based turtle conservation and rehabilitation center where visitors can learn about marine turtles and the conservation work being undertaken to rehabilitate injured turtles. The center is located at the northern end of Nungwi. The experience can be arranged as a family-friendly excursion, followed by time to explore Nungwi village and enjoy lunch. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. (If you want a true turtle-swimming experience rather than primarily a conservation visit, Baraka Natural Aquarium & Zoo in Nungwi also advertises swimming and interacting with sea turtles in shallow water. barakaaquarium.com)

Today is dedicated to relaxation. After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely day at the beach. Swim in the warm Indian Ocean, relax beside the pool, take a walk along the white sands or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the hotel.For those who would like additional activities, optional excursions such as snorkeling, a dhow cruise or a private boat excursion can be arranged.

Enjoy a relaxed final morning at the hotel. Depending on your international flight departure time, there will be time for breakfast and perhaps a final walk along the beach or sometime around the pool. You will then be transferred to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) for your flight home, bringing your Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach adventure to an end.