Day 1: Sep 03 | North America – Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaDepart from various North American cities for Dar es Salaam, the largest city and economic hub of Tanzania.
Day 2: Sep 04 | Arrival in Dar es SalaamEvening arrival in Dar es Salaam. Meet your professional Chinese-speaking guide and transfer to your luxury hotel.
Accommodation: Johari Rotana or similar (5-Star).
(Located in the CBD with Indian Ocean views, this is the city's premier 5-star hotel, blending urban sophistication with seaside tranquility.)
Day 3: Sep 05 | History & Leisure in the Capital (B, L, D)Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and morning at leisure. Visit the National Museum of Tanzania to learn about the nation's heritage. In the afternoon, explore the Slipway and the Ebony Market for local crafts.
Day 4: Sep 06 | Dar es Salaam – Northern Serengeti (B-Box, L, D)Take an early domestic flight to Northern Serengeti. Arrive around 11:00 AM and head straight to the Mara River to track the Great Migration. With luck, you may witness the dramatic "River Crossing."
Accommodation: Serengeti Ark Safari Lodge or similar.
(Perched on a scenic hillside just 30 minutes from the Mara River, offering panoramic wilderness views and easy access to migration hotspots.)
Day 5: Sep 07 | Mara River: The Great Migration (B, L, D)A full day dedicated to tracking the Great Migration along the Mara River. Experience the raw power of nature as thousands of wildebeest face the river's predators.
Day 6: Sep 08 | Central Serengeti (B, L, D)Drive to the Central Serengeti (Seronera). This core region is famed for its high density of big cats and year-round wildlife. Witness the vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, and visit the hippo pools to track crocodiles.
Accommodation: Seronera Wildlife Lodge or similar.
(Ideally located in the heart of the park along the migration route, offering stunning views from every room.)
Day 7: Sep 09 | Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara (B, L, D)Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Known as the "Eden of Africa," this self-contained ecosystem hosts over 25,000 animals, including the rare Black Rhino, lions, and leopards. Later, proceed to Lake Manyara.
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Tree Lodge or similar.
(An exclusive, private treehouse experience nestled in a mahogany forest, famous for tree-climbing lions and flamingos.)
Day 8: Sep 10 | Lake Manyara – Zanzibar Island (B, L, D)After breakfast, fly to Zanzibar, the "Spice Island" of the Indian Ocean. Transfer to your luxury cliffside resort and enjoy the world-class beaches and sun.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Sea Cliff Resort & Spa or similar (5-Star).
(Set on a cliff overlooking the ocean with Arabian-inspired architecture, located just 25 minutes from historic Stone Town.)
Day 9: Sep 11 | Prison Island & Stone Town (B, L, D)Morning excursion to Prison Island (home to giant tortoises). In the afternoon, tour the UNESCO World Heritage site, Stone Town, an architectural museum reflecting a millennium of diverse colonial history. Late-night transfer to the airport (approx. 12:30 AM).
Day 10: Sep 12 | Zanzibar – North AmericaBoard your international flight for your return journey to North America, concluding your grand African adventure.
2026 Departure & Pricing
Departure Date: September 3, 2026
| Occupancy Type | Price per Person (USD) |
| Double Occupancy | $7,999 |
| Single Occupancy | $8,999 |
Special Declarations & Terms:
Wildlife Sightings: While Tanzania offers premier safari opportunities, wildlife encounters depend on weather, timing, and animal behavior. XING TRAVEL cannot guarantee the sighting of specific species or quantities.
Itinerary Adjustments: XING TRAVEL reserves the right to adjust the itinerary and accommodations due to seasonal changes, flight schedules, or force majeure.
