Nuru Safari and Island Collection

Duration

10 Days

From Africa’s Iconic Wilderness to the Shores of Zanzibar 

Discover Tanzania through a journey that perfectly blends extraordinary wildlife encounters with effortless island luxury. Venture deep into the heart of Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti in search of the Big Five and the Great Migration before escaping to the white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters of Zanzibar.

From luxury safari lodges and private game drives to elegant beachfront relaxation, every detail is thoughtfully curated by Nuru Expeditions to create an experience that is seamless, authentic, and truly unforgettable.

The Nuru Difference

At Nuru Expeditions, we believe that true luxury lies in the details. Every journey is thoughtfully designed to blend exceptional wildlife encounters with refined hospitality, seamless logistics, and meaningful moments that are uniquely yours. From the vast plains of the Serengeti to the turquoise waters of Zanzibar, we create experiences that are effortless, authentic, and unforgettable.

 

10-DAY ITINERARY

Day-By-Day

DAY

1

Welcome to Tanzania – Gateway to Your Luxury Safari

Your journey begins the moment you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your dedicated Nuru guest experience personalle who welcomes you with warm Tanzanian hospitality and seamless VIP airport assistance.

Enjoy a private transfer to Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s legendary northern safari circuit. Depending on your arrival time, relax at your luxury hotel or enjoy a personalized safari briefing, where your guide will introduce the extraordinary experiences awaiting you over the coming days.

Spend the evening unwinding in elegant surroundings before your adventure begins.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• VIP Meet & Greet upon arrival
• Private luxury transfer
• Personalized safari briefing
• Relax in one of Arusha’s finest hotels

Dinner

DAY

1

Welcome to Tanzania – Gateway to Your Luxury Safari

Your journey begins the moment you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your dedicated Nuru guest experience personalle who welcomes you with warm Tanzanian hospitality and seamless VIP airport assistance.

Enjoy a private transfer to Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s legendary northern safari circuit. Depending on your arrival time, relax at your luxury hotel or enjoy a personalized safari briefing, where your guide will introduce the extraordinary experiences awaiting you over the coming days.

Spend the evening unwinding in elegant surroundings before your adventure begins.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• VIP Meet & Greet upon arrival
• Private luxury transfer
• Personalized safari briefing
• Relax in one of Arusha’s finest hotels

Dinner

DAY

2

Tarangire – Land of Giants

After a leisurely breakfast, journey to the spectacular Tarangire National Park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees, vast elephant herds, and diverse wildlife.

Accompanied by your private guide, enjoy an immersive safari through one of Tanzania’s most beautiful parks, where elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and rare antelope roam freely across breathtaking landscapes.

Pause for a gourmet picnic surrounded by nature before continuing your exploration. As the afternoon light softens, arrive at your luxury tented lodge overlooking the wilderness, where exceptional hospitality and refined comfort await.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• Private wildlife safari
• Ancient baobab landscapes
• Exceptional elephant encounters
• Gourmet bush lunch
• Sunset overlooking the Great Rift Valley

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

2

Tarangire – Land of Giants

After a leisurely breakfast, journey to the spectacular Tarangire National Park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees, vast elephant herds, and diverse wildlife.

Accompanied by your private guide, enjoy an immersive safari through one of Tanzania’s most beautiful parks, where elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and rare antelope roam freely across breathtaking landscapes.

Pause for a gourmet picnic surrounded by nature before continuing your exploration. As the afternoon light softens, arrive at your luxury tented lodge overlooking the wilderness, where exceptional hospitality and refined comfort await.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• Private wildlife safari
• Ancient baobab landscapes
• Exceptional elephant encounters
• Gourmet bush lunch
• Sunset overlooking the Great Rift Valley

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

3

The Beauty of Lake Manyara

Today’s journey takes you to the diverse landscapes of Lake Manyara National Park, a hidden gem celebrated for its lush forests, shimmering lake, and remarkable biodiversity.

Explore the park alongside your expert guide, searching for elephants, playful baboons, graceful giraffes, colourful birdlife, and the famous hippo pool. Every turn reveals a different ecosystem, making Lake Manyara one of Tanzania’s most captivating safari destinations.

Later, retreat to your elegant lodge nestled among a working coffee estate, where the peaceful surroundings provide the perfect setting to relax before dinner.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• Private game drive
• Great Rift Valley landscapes
• Hippo pool experience
• Coffee estate luxury retreat
• Fine dining

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

3

The Beauty of Lake Manyara

Today’s journey takes you to the diverse landscapes of Lake Manyara National Park, a hidden gem celebrated for its lush forests, shimmering lake, and remarkable biodiversity.

Explore the park alongside your expert guide, searching for elephants, playful baboons, graceful giraffes, colourful birdlife, and the famous hippo pool. Every turn reveals a different ecosystem, making Lake Manyara one of Tanzania’s most captivating safari destinations.

Later, retreat to your elegant lodge nestled among a working coffee estate, where the peaceful surroundings provide the perfect setting to relax before dinner.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• Private game drive
• Great Rift Valley landscapes
• Hippo pool experience
• Coffee estate luxury retreat
• Fine dining

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

4

Ngorongoro Crater – Africa's Natural Wonder

Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Within this breathtaking natural amphitheatre, enjoy extraordinary wildlife viewing as you search for black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, flamingos and countless other species thriving within the crater floor.

Enjoy a beautifully prepared picnic lunch beside the hippo-filled Ngoitokitok Springs before continuing your exploration of this remarkable ecosystem.

Return to your lodge perched along the crater rim, where spectacular views accompany another memorable evening.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Big Five safari
• Gourmet picnic within the crater
• Spectacular crater rim views

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

4

Ngorongoro Crater – Africa's Natural Wonder

Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Within this breathtaking natural amphitheatre, enjoy extraordinary wildlife viewing as you search for black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, flamingos and countless other species thriving within the crater floor.

Enjoy a beautifully prepared picnic lunch beside the hippo-filled Ngoitokitok Springs before continuing your exploration of this remarkable ecosystem.

Return to your lodge perched along the crater rim, where spectacular views accompany another memorable evening.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Big Five safari
• Gourmet picnic within the crater
• Spectacular crater rim views

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

5

Journey to the Endless Serengeti Plains

After breakfast, travel through the dramatic highlands toward the legendary Serengeti National Park.

Along the way, guests may choose to visit Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important archaeological sites, offering fascinating insight into the origins of humankind.

Upon entering the Serengeti, your safari begins immediately as wildlife surrounds you across endless golden plains. Arrive at your luxury camp in time to relax before dinner beneath Africa’s star-filled sky.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• Scenic journey through the Ngorongoro Highlands
• Optional Olduvai Gorge visit
• First Serengeti wildlife encounters
• Luxury tented safari experience

 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

5

Journey to the Endless Serengeti Plains

After breakfast, travel through the dramatic highlands toward the legendary Serengeti National Park.

Along the way, guests may choose to visit Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important archaeological sites, offering fascinating insight into the origins of humankind.

Upon entering the Serengeti, your safari begins immediately as wildlife surrounds you across endless golden plains. Arrive at your luxury camp in time to relax before dinner beneath Africa’s star-filled sky.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• Scenic journey through the Ngorongoro Highlands
• Optional Olduvai Gorge visit
• First Serengeti wildlife encounters
• Luxury tented safari experience

 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

6

Discover the Heart of the Serengeti

Wake to the sounds of the African wilderness before setting out on a full day of private safari experiences through the legendary Serengeti.

Guided by your expert naturalist, search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and vast herds of wildlife while learning about one of the world’s most remarkable ecosystems.

Pause for a gourmet picnic in the bush before continuing your afternoon exploration as golden light transforms the landscape into a photographer’s paradise.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• Full-day private safari
• Big Five encounters
• Gourmet bush picnic
• Sunset across the Serengeti

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

6

Discover the Heart of the Serengeti

Wake to the sounds of the African wilderness before setting out on a full day of private safari experiences through the legendary Serengeti.

Guided by your expert naturalist, search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and vast herds of wildlife while learning about one of the world’s most remarkable ecosystems.

Pause for a gourmet picnic in the bush before continuing your afternoon exploration as golden light transforms the landscape into a photographer’s paradise.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• Full-day private safari
• Big Five encounters
• Gourmet bush picnic
• Sunset across the Serengeti

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

7

Following the Great Migration

Another extraordinary day awaits as you continue exploring the Serengeti in search of the Great Migration.

Depending on the season, witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles as thousands of wildebeest and zebra journey across the plains, closely followed by Africa’s iconic predators.

For an unforgettable perspective, guests may choose an optional sunrise hot-air balloon safari followed by a champagne breakfast overlooking the endless wilderness.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• Great Migration safari
• Private wildlife experience
• Optional balloon safari
• Champagne bush breakfast
• Signature Nuru sundowners

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

7

Following the Great Migration

Another extraordinary day awaits as you continue exploring the Serengeti in search of the Great Migration.

Depending on the season, witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles as thousands of wildebeest and zebra journey across the plains, closely followed by Africa’s iconic predators.

For an unforgettable perspective, guests may choose an optional sunrise hot-air balloon safari followed by a champagne breakfast overlooking the endless wilderness.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• Great Migration safari
• Private wildlife experience
• Optional balloon safari
• Champagne bush breakfast
• Signature Nuru sundowners

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

8

From the Savannah to the Indian Ocean

After one final morning safari, board your scenic flight to the enchanting island of Zanzibar.

Upon arrival, discover the rich heritage of historic Stone Town before continuing to your luxury beachfront sanctuary, where turquoise waters, swaying palms and powder-white beaches create the perfect setting for relaxation.

Spend the remainder of the day unwinding beside the Indian Ocean as your safari transitions into a luxurious island escape.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• Scenic flight to Zanzibar
• Guided Stone Town experience
• Luxury beachfront resort
• Sunset on the Indian Ocean

Dinner

DAY

8

From the Savannah to the Indian Ocean

After one final morning safari, board your scenic flight to the enchanting island of Zanzibar.

Upon arrival, discover the rich heritage of historic Stone Town before continuing to your luxury beachfront sanctuary, where turquoise waters, swaying palms and powder-white beaches create the perfect setting for relaxation.

Spend the remainder of the day unwinding beside the Indian Ocean as your safari transitions into a luxurious island escape.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• Scenic flight to Zanzibar
• Guided Stone Town experience
• Luxury beachfront resort
• Sunset on the Indian Ocean

Dinner

DAY

9

Zanzibar – Island Serenity

Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace.

Cruise aboard a traditional dhow across the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, where opportunities to swim, snorkel among vibrant coral reefs, and perhaps encounter playful dolphins await.

Return to your resort for an afternoon of complete relaxation before celebrating your unforgettable journey with an elegant farewell dinner overlooking the ocean.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• Traditional dhow cruise
• Dolphine Tour and Snorkelling in the Indian Ocean

• Luxury beachfront leisure
• Farewell gourmet dinner by the beach and under the stars

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

9

Zanzibar – Island Serenity

Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace.

Cruise aboard a traditional dhow across the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, where opportunities to swim, snorkel among vibrant coral reefs, and perhaps encounter playful dolphins await.

Return to your resort for an afternoon of complete relaxation before celebrating your unforgettable journey with an elegant farewell dinner overlooking the ocean.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• Traditional dhow cruise
• Dolphine Tour and Snorkelling in the Indian Ocean

• Luxury beachfront leisure
• Farewell gourmet dinner by the beach and under the stars

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

10

Until We Meet Again

Wake to the gentle rhythm of the Indian Ocean and enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the turquoise waters.

Choose to explore Zanzibar’s renowned spice plantations or simply relax within the tranquil surroundings of your resort before your private transfer to Zanzibar International Airport.

As your journey comes to an end, you depart with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s extraordinary wildlife, breathtaking landscapes and idyllic island paradise—all thoughtfully curated by Nuru Expeditions.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• Leisurely morning in paradise
• Optional private spice tour
• Private airport transfer
• Personalized Nuru farewell

Breakfast, Lunch

DAY

10

Until We Meet Again

Wake to the gentle rhythm of the Indian Ocean and enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the turquoise waters.

Choose to explore Zanzibar’s renowned spice plantations or simply relax within the tranquil surroundings of your resort before your private transfer to Zanzibar International Airport.

As your journey comes to an end, you depart with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s extraordinary wildlife, breathtaking landscapes and idyllic island paradise—all thoughtfully curated by Nuru Expeditions.

Today’s Signature Experiences

• Leisurely morning in paradise
• Optional private spice tour
• Private airport transfer
• Personalized Nuru farewell

Breakfast, Lunch

Tour Price Includes

All lodges/hotels included exactly as listed in the itinerary.
All overnight stays provided as scheduled for each day.
A short pre-safari explanation covering your route, safety, and expectations.
One-night hotel stay before the safari begins.
Every guest gets a window seat in a safari jeep guided by a skilled, licensed driver.
All ground travel done in a comfortable, fully equipped 4×4 safari vehicle.
A trained safari guide who speaks fluent English.
All wildlife viewing and sightseeing activities included during the safari.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided as scheduled each day.
Full payment of all national park entry charges.
All applicable taxes and charges covered.
Pickup and drop-off at the airport both before and after the safari.
Daily bottled drinking water supplied during game drives.
Every activity listed in the itinerary is included.

Price Tour Excludes

Airfare to and from Tanzania, including local flights, is not included.
Visa charges required to enter Tanzania.
Voluntary tips for your safari driver/guide.
Hotel stay after the safari ends is not included.
Any personal purchases or extra services not covered in the itinerary.
These cultural and historical visits cost extra.
Meals and drinks at your Arusha hotel before or after the safari.
Medical or travel coverage must be arranged independently.

Price is On Request

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