Wilderness and Wellness:

Overnight: Mt. Meru Game Lodge

Venue: Arusha

The group trickles in from all over. A Zahi Journeys associate will welcome you at the airport and bring you to the hotel. Get to know the group over dinner. If you arrive early enough or the day before. There is the option to head to Mt. Kilimanjaro for a day trip.  We recommend arriving a day early if you wish to do this.

Overnight: Narudi Luxury Tented Camp

Venue: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Seronera

After breakfast we make our way to the endless plains of the great Serengeti. This drive takes through the Ngorongoro conservation area so you will be able to view the Ngorongoro crater on the way.  On this day behold sights unlike anything you have ever seen. En route to Narudi luxury camps in the Serengeti. There is more than a good chance you will come across all of Africa's big 5 animals

Overnight: Narudi Tented Camp

Venue: Seronera

We spend the next few days exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti. On this day, witness one of the most spectacular sights with tens of thousands of wildebeest and zebra as they make their way over the Mara river, dodging predators.

Yes, the safari is nothing less than a spiritual experience but it is the evening here that is consistently rated one of the best parts of the trip: Bonding with your fellow travelers around a campfire, under open starry, night sky listening to the sounds of the Serengeti. There is no other feeling in the world that parallels this. 

Overnight: Ndutu Safari Lodge

Venue: Serengeti

Wake up early in the morning for your balloon safari transfer (can be purchased in the extras section). Rise high onto the plains as the sun rises over the Serengeti. 

Later in the morning join the rest of the group for a morning yoga session and a game drive en route to Ndutu Safari Lodge.

Overnight: The retreat At Ngorongoro

Venue: Ngorongoro Crater

On this day you will find out just why Ngorongoro crater is named one of the natural wonders of the world. We go up 600m and then descend into one of the most unique landscapes in the world. The crater is a very important refuge for a variety of wildlife. Most commonly seen are big bulls of elephants and vulnerable species of black rhinos. The crater is also home to big herds of wildebeest and zebras, Thomson and grant gazelles, hippopotamus, African cape buffalos, prides of lions, hyenas, golden and black-backed jackals, and close to 400 species of birds.

We stop for lunch at this beautiful spot by Madusi Hippo pool as you watch hippos play just meters away. Watch other animals wander by on the other side of the lake.

In the evening we make our way to "The Retreat At Ngorongoro". 

Overnight: Mt Meru Game lodge,Seasons Lodge (Zanzibar)

Venue: Lake Manyara National Park, Zanzibar (optional)

Lake Manyara national park is a serene destination and is well known for tree-top lions. Surrounded by towering trees and the majestic peaks of the Great Rift Valley, this beautiful national park is the perfect escape.

As you explore Lake Manyara, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the surrounding savanna and a chance to spot an array of exotic wildlife, including lions, elephants, flamingos, and more.

From here if you purchased the Zanzibar add-on, you say goodbye to the rest of the group as we take you to the airport for your transfer to the paradisiacal land of Zanzibar. 

The rest of the group continues to enjoy the destination with towering trees and the majestic peaks of the Great Rift Valley, before making our way back to Arusha.

On this day we visit the historical culture and architecturally important town of Zanzibar with centuries of rich history. It includes a visit to the former slave market site, that now stands as an Anglican church built in 1871. We then move to town market and visit the Zanzibar Memorial Museum, House of Wonder built in 1883 (Beit-Al-Ajab), Old Arab Fort, Palace Museum, Old Indian dispensary (Cultural Center) and Maruhubi Palace Ruins via Living Stone House.

We then go on Zanzibar's famous Spice Tour. With your group you will see and taste the tropical fruits, spices plantation, or plots on the island. A variety of spices plants used as ornament, medicines, flowers, fruits, and other interesting flora can be seen during spice tour and visit Kidichi bath built-in 1850 by the first Sultan for his wife Sheharzad (granddaughter of Fateh Ali Shah of Persia.

Wake up at your time and spend the whole day by the Ocean. There are a variety of activities for the whole group from swimming in the warm blue water or strolling down the sandy white beach or relaxing under the shade of coconut trees and watching the day go by. If you refuse to sit still, there is a ton to do here; from wind surfing to para sailing, jetskiing and so much more!

Over the course of the day our fellow travellers say some difficult goodbyes as they leave the group. We hear that you get tougher and goodbyes get easier as you get older. You will meet people that will leave an impression on you for a long time! Till we meet again... Kwaheri!

For those with flights in the evening or the next day, many of the group get together for  activities of their favorite spots around Zanzibar, from lazing on the white sandy paradise of Pongwe to getting lost in the narrow streets of Zanzibar.