Depart from Washington D.C. (Dulles Airport) for an overnight direct flight to Addis Ababa.

Morning arrival into Addis Ababa with a convenient connection for your flight to Mt. Kilimanjaro airport. Meet and Greet services at the airport and transfer to the Arusha Coffee Lodge cradled in the endless acres of Tanzania's largest coffee plantation. This boutique hotel lodge has been designed around the farms original plantation homes. Enjoy the balance of the afternoon and evening at your leisure.

Meet your Safari Guide for a morning briefing who will be with you throughout your one week vacation. After lunch board your 4x4 Safari Vehicle (6 guaranteed window seats) and commence your drive into the Bush country. Drive by many picturesque African villages as well as maze, coffee and banana plantations. Drive through a scenic escarpment and arrive at the deluxe Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, with its spectacular views of Lake Manyara. (B, L, D)

This morning enjoy the first of many game drives that awaits you in Northern Tanzania. Lake Manyara National Park in the Great Rift Valley offers a series of fascinating and beautiful Lakes. Every imaginable East African animal is found here. Herds of buffalo, zebra and several varieties of gazelle inhabit this area. Witness some of the most amazing pods of hippos that congregate at the lake. Though you may spot some tree climbing lions, it will be the abundant flocks of Pink Flamingos that will leave you in amazement. After your lunch at the Lodge enjoy a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you'll hopefully start spotting wild life game well before you enter Serengeti National Park. Check in at the Serengeti Sopa Lodge.(B, L, D)

The Serengeti is legendary as the most complex and least disturbed eco system on earth. This morning's game drive will introduce you up-close viewing of possibly up to 30 species of large herbivores and nearly 500 species of birds. Return to the Lodge for lunch and this afternoon continue your safari game drive to complete your list of having viewed the well known Big 5 herbivores that reside in the open savannah of the Serengeti.(B, L, D)

Board your 4x4 this morning and drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The highlight today is to visit a local Masai village to be introduced to their social and cultural heritage. Afterward enjoy a picnic lunch in the “bush” before proceeding to the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. This unique lodge sits on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, facing in a westerly direction affording spectacular sunsets.(B, L, D )

Descend 2,000 feet into Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling game drive among Africa's Big 5; lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. Also explore the forest area that is inhabited by monkey and elephant. Visit the lake area, where you may see flamingos and the open savannah where lions hunt for food. As one of the largest calderas in the world it is considered the “Garden of Eden”. Enjoy a picnic lunch during this full day game drive.(B, L, D)

After breakfast depart for Tarangire National Park. The park runs along the line of the Tarangire River made up of low-lying hills on the Great Rift Valley floor. Check-in at the Sopa Lodge for lunch followed by a game drive. This area is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa.(B, L, D)

A short transfer returns you to the town of Arusha, which was the setting of John Wayne's 1962 epic film Hatari. After lunch continue on to Mt. Kilimanjaro airport for your flight to Addis Ababa connecting with your evening flight to Washington D.C.(B, L)

Early morning arrival into Washington D.C. (Dulles Airport).

After your Tanzania Wildlife Safari fly south to Zanzibar Island. This was a major Indian Ocean trading center but today it appears to have been frozen in time from two centuries ago. Your resort hotel (or similar) is located 20 minutes from Stone Town and the first classMbweni RuinsHotel is an excellent base for the next three nights.

This morning enjoy a walking tour of Stone Town and visit the Old Dispensary the home where Dr. David Livingstone lived before his famous expedition. Visit the Peace Memorial Museum for an interesting look at Zanzibar history. Visit the Palace Museum which in 1911 was the residence of the Sultan of Zanzibar. Before lunch visit Arab Fort with its castellated battlements built in 1701. This afternoon appreciate why Zanzibar was known as the “The Spice Island”, the result of being one of the world's most important producers of clove, nutmeg and cinnamon in the 19th century. Experience a taste of rural life and meet the locals. See how spices are grown in the wild. Plenty of opportunity for smelling and tasting spices, herbs and tropical fruits.(B, L)

Enjoy a full day of leisure to enjoy the amenities offered at the resort. With its beach side location and swimming pool there are numerous aqua sports activities available. Others may wish to consider returning back to the UNESCO site of Stone Town. (B)

Enjoy a morning of leisure before your early afternoon transfer to the Zanzibar Airport. Fly to Addis Ababa to connect with your flight to Washington D.C.(B )

Arrive early this morning into Washington D.C. Dulles airport for a connecting flight to your home city. NOTE: Upgrade to the deluxe Sea Cliff Resort and Spa, inclusive of 3 dinners at the Resort. Located only 20 minutes from historic Stone Town.

After your Tanzania Safari fly from Kilimanjaroto Addis Ababa,Ethiopia. Early evening arrival into Addis Ababa and be transferred to the Jupiter International Hotel (Bole). Note: This program is also available for client purchasing the Zanzibar post optional. DAY 10- TO GONDAR (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE)This morning board your flight to Gondar. Gondar was once the old imperial capital founded in the 17th century by Emperor Fasilides who built a palace and seven churches. The subsequent five Emperors built their own respective palaces and Gondar became known as the Camelot of Africa. Visit the royal enclosure containing six castles, a complex network of connecting tunnels and raised walkways. Proceed to the fascinating Debre Birhan Selassie Church with its walls and ceiling decorated with scenes of Biblical lore and medieval history. Arrive at the Hotel Goha standing on the crest of a hill with commanding views of the ancient castles and churches of Gondar.(B, L, D)

This morning a short flight takes you to Lalibela, a destination considered one of the best kept secrets of rock churches, nicknamed the “Petra of Africa”. Ethiopia's Emperor Lalibela, who had visited Jerusalem, attempted to build a New Jerusalem in response to the capture of Jerusalem by Muslims in 1187.Only its relatively remote locations and international obscurity keeps Lalibela from seeing the same levels of visitors to Petra. Visit the twelve majestic rock hewn churches, which are still used as places of worship. Check-in to the Mountain View Hotel.(B, L, D)

Depart late this morning arriving into the capital city of Addis Ababa. Visit the National Museum, whose most important exhibit is a replica of the skull of Lucy, a woman who had lived in Eastern Ethiopia about 3.5 million years ago. Also, visit Trinity Cathedral, the largest and most revered of all the churches. Time permitting continue to the Merkato Outdoor Market. This evening enjoy a traditional Ethiopian meal, dance performance and coffee ceremony. Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to Washington D.C. (B, D)

Early morning arrival into Washington D.C. (Dulles)