Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, your guide from Origin Ventures will warmly welcome you. Transfer to your lodge in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a local cultural visit or relax in the lodge gardens. Overnight stay in Arusha.

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Wildlife Encounters

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive in this less-crowded gem of northern Tanzania. Spot lions, zebras, giraffes, and more. Overnight at a lodge near or inside Tarangire.

Day 3: Tarangire to Arusha – Local Markets & Coffee Experience

Enjoy a sunrise drive in Tarangire or breakfast at the lodge. Return to Arusha with a stop at a local village market or coffee plantation. Learn about small-scale coffee production and sample fresh Tanzanian brew. Overnight in Arusha.

Day 4: Arusha to Bagamoyo – Transfer to the Coast

After an early breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for a domestic flight to Dar es Salaam. From there, drive along the coast to the historic town of Bagamoyo. Once a major trading port, Bagamoyo is now a quiet beach town full of Swahili and colonial history. Settle into your coastal lodge for the evening. Overnight in Bagamoyo.

Day 5: Exploring Bagamoyo – Culture, History & Coastline

Today is dedicated to exploring Bagamoyo’s rich heritage. Visit the Old Fort, German colonial buildings, Catholic Museum, slave market, and Kaole Ruins. Walk the beach, engage with local artists, or visit the Bagamoyo College of Arts. Optional dhow sailing in the evening. Overnight in Bagamoyo.

Day 6: Bagamoyo – Return to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar Extension

After a relaxed breakfast by the sea, transfer to Dar es Salaam for your onward flight. Optionally, extend your adventure with a short boat or flight transfer to Zanzibar for a beach holiday. End of services by Origin Ventures and Safaris.