From the Highlands to the Spice Island 16 Days of Heritage and Harmony
15 nights / 16 days
Day 1
Arrive in Addis Ababa and transfer to your hotel.
Evening at leisure and light dinner.
Day 2
Visit the National Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, and Mount Entoto for panoramic views.
Explore Merkato market and enjoy local dining.
Day 3
Fly to Lalibela.
Explore the Northern Cluster of the Rock-Hewn Churches, carved into volcanic rock in the 12th century.
Day 4
Morning visit to the Southern Cluster of Lalibela’s churches.
Afternoon excursion to Nakut’alaab Monastery, built into a cave with a natural spring.
Day 5
Fly back to Addis Ababa.
Afternoon for rest or shopping.
Evening cultural dinner and live performance at Yod Abyssinia.
Day 6
Morning at leisure before flying to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Transfer to your hotel in Arusha.
Day 7
Rest day surrounded by coffee plantations and Mount Meru views.
Day 8
Drive toward the Ngorongoro highlands, stopping for scenic views along the rim.
Relax at your lodge overlooking the crater.
Overnight: in Ngorongoro
Day 9
Morning drive to the Serengeti with a game drive en route across the plains.
Enjoy wildlife sightings and vast landscapes.
Overnight: in Serengeti
Day 10
Full-day safari through the Serengeti, tracking the Big Five and, seasonally, the Great Migration.
Day 11
Morning drive back to the Ngorongoro Crater and descend for a full-day wildlife experience.
Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before returning to your lodge.
Overnight: in Ngorongoro
Day 12
Return to Arusha for a restful day.
Optional: brunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge or spa experience at Gran Meliá.
Day 13
Fly to Zanzibar and enjoy a guided tour of Stone Town — its spice markets, historic alleys and oceanfront charm.
Overnight: in Stone Town
Day 14
Transfer to your coastal resort.
Relax by the beach or enjoy an evening sunset cruise.
Day 15
Leisure day for beach relaxation, spa or snorkeling.
Day 16
Enjoy a calm morning by the sea before your evening flight home.
