Your Shammah Wonders Safaris driver collects you from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfers you to your overnight lodge in Arusha. The lodges we select for pre-safari nights combine comfort, good food, and pleasant gardens — the perfect environment to recover from a long journey and prepare mentally for the adventure ahead. A welcome dinner with your guide provides the opportunity to review the four-day program, ask every question you have, and adjust anything in the itinerary to your personal preferences.
Accommodation: Njiro Luxury Resort
Meals included: Dinner
Approximate driving time: 1-2 hours to lodge
After breakfast, you will depart from Arusha and drive to Mto wa Mbu village for an authentic cultural experience. Enjoy guided village walks, local farming activities, traditional food tasting, and interaction with the local community. Later, continue to Lake Manyara National Park for the exciting canopy walkway adventure, offering spectacular aerial views of the forest and wildlife. In the evening, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
Depart from Karatu early in the morning and drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular wildlife experience. Descend into the crater for a game drive across the beautiful caldera filled with diverse wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Spot animals such as lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and if lucky, the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool while surrounded by the natural beauty of the crater floor. In the afternoon, ascend the crater and continue driving toward Mto wa Mbu through scenic highland landscapes. Arrive in Mto wa Mbu for relaxation, local cultural experiences, dinner, and overnight stay.
Depart from Mto wa Mbu in the morning and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes toward Kilimanjaro International Airport. Arrive at the airport for your scheduled flight check-in and departure procedures. Enjoy a short domestic flight from KIA to Zanzibar with views of mountains, plains, and the Indian Ocean. Upon arrival, meet your representative and proceed enjoying a guided tour of Stone Town, exploring its rich history, narrow streets, local markets, and cultural landmarks. Visit historical sites, old Arab houses, and the famous House of Wonders while learning about the island’s heritage. Stroll through the vibrant bazaars and enjoy the unique blend of African, Arab, and European influences. You will also have time to shop for souvenirs and taste local spices and tropical fruits. In the evening, drive to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart for a snorkeling excursion around Mnemba Atoll, famous for its crystal-clear waters, colorful coral reefs, and tropical marine life. Spend the day swimming and relaxing in the beautiful Indian Ocean. In the late afternoon, enjoy a romantic sunset dhow cruise along the Zanzibar coast while admiring the stunning ocean views and golden sunset. Afterwards, transfer to White Paradise Zanzibar for dinner and overnight stay.
Shammah Wonders Safaris is a tour company with a very professional team with a full of distinguished service oriented mindset. It is a rapidly growing company which always focusing on providing the classic and one in a life time experience in the wild and nature in general. Most of our safaris are private. Private safaris in Tanzania are a great way to explore the country’s wildlife and landscapes with an exclusive and dedicated guide, without having to share time-tabled tours of game viewing activities, amenities, and transport with strangers whose preferences and languages do not match yours. Private Tanzania safaris are available for groups of any size, with SHAMMAH WONDERS offering tailor-made options for honeymoon couples, families, or small VIP groups. Shammah Wonders Tour Operator offers a 12-day Private Tanzania safari that takes you from Arusha to the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire to the Serengeti, with the journey’s end on the white sand beaches of Zanzibar. Tanzania Private safaris are all about traveling with the people you choose, and they are designed to be experienced at your leisure in ultimate African luxury
