Trips to East Africa can accomplish more than just ticking off a laundry list of incredible animal life sightings. On this 13-day tour through the Serengeti and Zanzibar, you'll have the opportunity to learn about local village life led by a local, see how huts are constructed in farmers' fields, and visit a local spice plantation. Of course, there's plenty of time for wildlife spotting on safari drives through Lake Manyara and Serengeti National Parks to acquire wildlife snaps that'll make your friends and family envious.
Day 1: NairobiArrive at any time.
Day 2: Nairobi/ArushaSpend the day travelling to Tanzania.
Day 3: Arusha/Mto wa MbuExperience the Mto wa Mbu village with a guided cultural walk and traditional lunch with a local family. Take a wildlife safari drive in Lake Manyara NP.
Day 4: Mto wa Mbu/Serengeti National ParkEnjoy a wildlife safari drive en route to the central Serengeti.
Day 5: Serengeti National ParkRise early for a full-day wildlife safari drive in the Serengeti. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue the search for the "big five" while taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains.
Day 6: Serengeti National Park/NgorongoroTake a morning wildlife safari drive as you depart the Serengeti, then continue wildlife viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater, before getting a spectacular view of the crater from your campsite on its rim.
Day 7: Ngorongoro/ArushaVisit an authentic Maasai village and the G Adventures-supported Clean Cookstove Project, then return to Arusha for the night.
Day 8: ArushaA free day to explore Arusha, or relax at the lodge.
Day 9: Arusha/Stone TownFly to the beautiful island of Zanzibar and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy an orientation walk with your CEO in historic Stone Town, and opt to continue on for a longer walking tour, or explore on your own.
Day 10: Beach day in ZanzibarVisit a local spice plantation for a guided tour. Continue to the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of Zanzibar's beautiful coast.
Day 11: Beach day in ZanzibarEnjoy free time to lounge on the beach, snorkel, or tour the island.
Day 12: Beach day in ZanzibarEnjoy free time to lounge on the beach, snorkel, or tour the island.
Day 13: Stone TownMorning group transfer from the beach. Depart Stone Town upon arrival in the late morning.
