Distance: 120 km from Arusha | 95 km from JRO + 80 km within park

Meals: Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Tarangire area

Depart Arusha or JRO at 6:30 AM and drive southwest toward Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive through the iconic baobab-studded savannah and along the life-giving Tarangire River. Search for massive elephant herds, lion, leopard, wild dog, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, and over 550 bird species. Bush picnic lunch in the field. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire camp or lodge.

Distance: ~335 km including game drives

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast depart westward toward the Serengeti National Park — passing through the dramatic Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands and entering the Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate. Afternoon game drive through the legendary Seronera Valley — searching for leopard in acacia trees, lion prides on kopjes, cheetah on the open plains, vast wildebeest and zebra herds, and hippo pools along the Seronera River. Bush picnic lunch en route. Dinner and overnight under the brilliant Serengeti stars.

Distance: ~580 km

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Overnight: Arusha area

Early 5:30 AM departure for a final magical dawn game drive in the Serengeti before departing eastward toward the legendary Ngorongoro Crater. Dramatic descent into the world's greatest volcanic caldera for a morning game drive searching for black rhino, lion prides, elephant bulls, massive buffalo herds, enormous hippo pods, and flamingos on Lake Magadi. Crater floor picnic lunch before ascending the walls and driving back to Arusha for overnight — preparing for your Zanzibar flight the following morning.

Flight: Arusha → Zanzibar (~1 hour) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Stone Town boutique hotel

After breakfast transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport — a beautiful one-hour flight over the Tanzanian mainland and across the sparkling turquoise waters of the Zanzibar Channel arriving on the enchanting Spice Island.

Stone Town Afternoon & Evening: Arriving in Zanzibar your Mbuga Travel Zanzibar representative welcomes you and transfers you directly to your Stone Town boutique hotel for check-in before an extraordinary afternoon exploring one of Africa's most fascinating and most beautiful historic cities.

Stone Town Guided Walking Tour: A expertly guided walk through the extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage labyrinth of Stone Town — exploring its most iconic and most historically significant sites:

• The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) — Zanzibar's oldest building built by Omani Arabs in 1699
• House of Wonders (Beit el-Ajaib) — The first building in East Africa to have electricity
• Anglican Cathedral & Former Slave Market — One of the most historically significant and most emotionally powerful sites in all of East Africa
• Freddie Mercury's Birthplace — Visit the childhood home of the legendary Queen frontman born in Stone Town in 1946
• The Famous Carved Doors — Over 500 ornately carved wooden doors lining Stone Town's ancient alleyways — each one a unique masterpiece of traditional East African craftsmanship

Forodhani Night Market: End your Stone Town day at the legendary Forodhani Gardens Night Market — one of East Africa's most vibrant and most atmospheric street food markets — sampling Zanzibar pizza, grilled seafood, sugarcane juice, and traditional Swahili snacks along the beautiful Stone Town waterfront as dhows glide past in the warm evening light.

Distance: Stone Town → Spice Farm → Prison Island → Nungwi (~60 km) Meals: Breakfast, Spice Farm Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Nungwi Beach resort

Morning — Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour: Begin your second Zanzibar day with a fascinating guided tour of one of Zanzibar's famous spice farms — discovering the extraordinary variety of tropical spices, fruits, and plants that earned Zanzibar its legendary title as the Spice Island. Your knowledgeable local guide introduces you to cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, vanilla, black pepper, lemongrass, and dozens of other extraordinary spices and tropical plants — explaining their culinary, medicinal, and historical significance in Zanzibar's extraordinary cultural heritage. A delicious tropical lunch featuring freshly prepared Swahili dishes using the farm's own spices is served under the shade of the spice trees.

Afternoon — Prison Island & Giant Tortoises: A beautiful boat trip from Stone Town to the legendary Prison Island (Changuu Island) — home to a remarkable sanctuary of giant Aldabra tortoises, some estimated to be over 200 years old. Interact with these magnificent ancient creatures at close range before enjoying snorkeling on Prison Island's pristine coral reef — your first taste of Zanzibar's extraordinary underwater world. Return to Stone Town for a brief stop before transferring northward to Nungwi.

Evening — Arrival at Nungwi Beach: Arriving at Nungwi on Zanzibar's stunning northern tip as the sun begins to set over the Indian Ocean — your first breathtaking encounter with one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Africa. Check in to your Nungwi beach resort and enjoy a relaxed dinner as the warm Indian Ocean breeze and the sound of gentle waves welcome you to your island paradise.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Overnight: N/A — departure

Your final day of the 6 Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape is yours to enjoy in complete freedom on the breathtaking beach of Nungwi — a perfect and deeply satisfying conclusion to six extraordinary days of Tanzania adventure.

Morning Beach Activities:

• Swimming in the warm crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean
• Snorkeling on the beautiful shallow reef directly from the beach
• Kayaking or paddleboarding along the stunning Nungwi coastline
• Complete beach relaxation under swaying coconut palms

Optional Mnemba Atoll Snorkeling Trip: For guests seeking the ultimate Zanzibar underwater experience — an optional Mnemba Atoll day trip (additional cost) — Zanzibar's most celebrated snorkeling and diving destination with extraordinary coral gardens, sea turtles, dolphins, and colorful reef fish in conditions of breathtaking clarity.

Sunset Dhow Cruise: In the late afternoon enjoy a magical traditional dhow sunset cruise along the Nungwi coastline — sailing through the warm golden light of the Zanzibar sunset on a traditional wooden dhow as the sky turns spectacular shades of orange, pink, and purple over the Indian Ocean — the perfect final memory of your extraordinary Tanzania adventure.

Transfer to Zanzibar Airport: Your Mbuga Travel representative transfers you to Zanzibar International Airport in time for your departure flight — concluding six extraordinary days of African wildlife, ancient culture, and Indian Ocean paradise that will remain with you for the rest of your life.