Wild Wonders& Island Bliss
A Journey Through Tanzania and Zanzibar, shared with a small circle of women and hosted in person by Carrie Hunter and Amanda Kessy.
Elephants on the Serengeti, a crater full of life, and your toes in Zanzibar's white sand, shared with a small group of remarkable women.
For the first time, It's Not That Serious and Still Waters Safaris are hosting a journey together. Twelve days of wildlife, culture, beautiful places to stay and the kind of conversations that turn strangers into friends, planned with care by a Tanzanian team of women who call this country home.
- Dates
- November 5 to 16, 2027
- Length
- 12 days, 11 nights
- From
- $8,477 per person
- Group
- An intimate group of 15 women
Hold your place in two minutes
Tell us who you are, then how you would like to travel. No payment is taken here: we reply within one working day to confirm availability and send your deposit invoice.
- Sharing a room, per person
- $8,477
- Single room, per person
- $9,894
- Deposit to reserve
- 30%
- Balloon safari, optional
- $530
Sharing a room with a friend? Add her name in the note on step 2 and we will place you together.
Carrie and Amanda will be with you, from the first evening to the last
Carrie Hunter
CEO and Founder, It's Not That Serious®
“This is exactly the kind of experience I've dreamed of bringing to the INTS community.”
Carrie built It's Not That Serious as a community where women rise together. She believes the most meaningful experiences come from the people we meet, the places we discover and the stories we share along the way, and she is travelling with the group to bring that spirit to Africa.
itsnotthatserious.com
Amanda Kessy
Co-founder, Still Waters Safaris
Amanda designed this journey and will host it herself, sharing the country she and her sister Asnath call home. Still Waters Safaris is a female-owned company based in Arusha, creating journeys that bring together luxury, authentic cultural connection and sustainability. A portion of our profits supports local communities, so every journey makes a difference beyond the trip itself.
Our storyFrom the wild wonders of Tanzania to the island bliss of Zanzibar
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Fly home from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ). Both flights within Tanzania are included.
- 01 · Days 1 to 3
Arusha
3 nights
- 02 · Days 4 to 6
Serengeti
3 nights
- 03 · Day 7
Ngorongoro
1 night
- 04 · Day 8
Tarangire
1 night
- 05 · Days 9 to 12
Zanzibar
3 nights
Twelve days, beautifully paced
Early starts where the wildlife asks for them, slow mornings where the ocean does. All meals are included from dinner on Day 1 to lunch on Day 12.
- Day 1Fri, Nov 5Arusha
Karibu Tanzania
Our driver meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport with a warm welcome for the hour's drive to Arusha, past rolling countryside and coffee farms beneath Mount Meru. We introduce the team, walk you through the journey ahead and settle you in at Gran Meliá Arusha, before Carrie and Amanda welcome the group to a first dinner together.
Stay: Gran Meliá Arusha·Dinner
- Day 2Sat, Nov 6Arusha
Arusha Town Tour
A guided morning through Arusha's colourful markets of fabrics, fresh produce and handmade crafts, then the Cultural Heritage Centre with its carvings, gemstones and artefacts that tell Tanzania's story. The afternoon is yours to rest by the pool.
Stay: Gran Meliá Arusha·Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Day 3Sun, Nov 7Materuni
Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee
A full day on the green slopes of Kilimanjaro. Hike through banana groves to the 80 metre Materuni Waterfalls, with a swim for the brave, then join a Chagga family on their farm to grow, roast and grind coffee by hand, from bean to cup. A traditional Tanzanian lunch is served in the village.
Stay: Gran Meliá Arusha·Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Day 4Mon, Nov 8Serengeti
Fly into the Serengeti
A scenic flight from Arusha to Seronera in the heart of the Serengeti, with a first game drive on the way to camp. After lunch, head out again in the golden evening light, when the predators begin to stir, and return to dinner under the stars.
Stay: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge·Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Day 5Tue, Nov 9Serengeti
Deeper into the Wild
A full day exploring the Serengeti from dawn to dusk. Elephants at the waterholes, lionesses in the shade of the acacias, cheetahs on the open plains and, with patience, a leopard in the branches. As the sun goes down, the group gathers for a sundowner on the plains.
Stay: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge·Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Day 6Wed, Nov 10Serengeti
Wings over the Wild
For those who choose it, a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the plains, ending with a champagne breakfast in the bush and a flight certificate. Everyone else enjoys an early morning game drive, and the group comes together for a game drive through the rest of the day.
The hot air balloon safari is optional, at $530 per person, subject to availability.
Stay: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge·Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Day 7Thu, Nov 11Ngorongoro
Olduvai Gorge and the Ngorongoro Crater
A stop at Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of humankind, then down into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa. Lions, great tusked elephants, hippos and, if luck is with us, the critically endangered black rhino.
Stay: Ngorongoro Farm House·Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Day 8Fri, Nov 12Tarangire
Land of Elephants and Baobabs
On to Tarangire, famed for some of the largest elephant herds in Africa, ancient baobabs and lions resting in the long grass. A full game drive, then a quiet evening at a camp set in a private wildlife corridor.
Stay: Conserve Safari Camp, Tarangire·Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Day 9Sat, Nov 13Zanzibar
From the Wild to the Waves
Drive back to Arusha and fly to Zanzibar, with the turquoise Indian Ocean coming into view as you land. Our team meets you for the transfer to The Mora on the northeast coast, and the evening is yours on the beach.
Stay: The Mora, Zanzibar·Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Day 10Sun, Nov 14Zanzibar
Island Time and a Sunset Dhow Cruise
A slow morning by the pool or on the white sand. In the late afternoon, step aboard a traditional wooden dhow and sail the coastline as the sky turns gold, orange and crimson.
Stay: The Mora, Zanzibar·Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Day 11Mon, Nov 15Stone Town
Spice Tour and Stone Town
Walk the spice plantations that gave Zanzibar its name, with cloves, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg, and fresh tropical fruit along the way. In the afternoon, explore the carved doors and coral stone lanes of Stone Town: the Old Fort, the Old Slave Market and Anglican Cathedral, and Darajani Market. On the last evening, the group comes together for a farewell dinner at The Mora.
Stay: The Mora, Zanzibar·Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Day 12Tue, Nov 16Zanzibar
Kwaheri, Until Tanzania Calls You Back
A last morning of leisure at The Mora before your transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your flight home.
Departure day·Breakfast and lunch
A sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti
Guests will also have the option to rise with the sun over the Serengeti, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush and a flight certificate. It is not included in the package price. Mention it in your reservation request if you would like it, and guests who stay on the ground enjoy an early morning game drive.
$530
per person, subject to availability
You will stay in beautiful places, each carefully selected by Amanda
Gran Meliá Arusha
Five-star calm at the foot of Mount Meru, among coffee plantations, with views of Kilimanjaro, Swahili-Arabic architecture and private balconies.
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Elevated tented suites near the Seronera Valley in the central Serengeti, with private verandas, a pool and sweeping views over the plains.
Ngorongoro Farm House
A farmhouse retreat on a coffee plantation in the Karatu highlands, a short drive from the crater rim.
Conserve Safari Camp
An intimate, conservation-led camp in a wildlife corridor bordering Tarangire, where elephants often wander past the tents.
The Mora, Zanzibar
Barefoot luxury on Zanzibar's northeast coast, with an infinity pool over turquoise water, a spa and ocean-view suites.
Your private Land Cruiser
A 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for open views, a fridge and charging points, and your guide at the wheel.
Taken care of, from the moment you land
Per person, sharing a room
$8,477
Deposit to reserve: $2,543
Per person, single room
$9,894
Deposit to reserve: $2,968
Your journey includes
- All accommodation for 11 nights
- Meals as listed day by day, with drinking water throughout
- Domestic flights: Arusha to the Serengeti, and Arusha to Zanzibar
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, fridge and charging
- Professional guide and all road transport
- All park and conservation fees
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Arusha Town Tour, Materuni Waterfalls and coffee tour
- Olduvai Gorge, Sunset Dhow Cruise, Spice Tour and Stone Town Tour
- AMREF Flying Doctors cover and Zanzibar insurance
- Taxes and VAT
Arranged separately
- International flights
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Optional hot air balloon safari
- Tips (guideline $20 per person per day)
- Personal items and souvenirs
Three simple steps
- 1
Send your reservation request
Use the short form above, already set to this journey and its dates. It commits you to nothing yet.
- 2
Pay your deposit
Within one working day, Amanda's team sends an invoice for the non-refundable 30% deposit, payable by bank transfer or by card (a 3.5% card surcharge applies). Your place is confirmed when it arrives.
- 3
Get ready for Africa
The 70% balance is due 60 days before departure, by September 6, 2027, along with proof of your travel insurance. We will guide you through visas, packing and flights well before then.
Cancellation policy
The 30% deposit is non-refundable, but it can be moved to another departure within 12 months, subject to availability. If you cancel, we refund:
| 90 days or more before departure | 50% of payments beyond the deposit |
| 60 to 89 days | 30% of payments beyond the deposit |
| 30 to 59 days | 15% of the total trip cost |
| 29 days or fewer, or no-show | No refund |
Comprehensive travel insurance is required, with proof of cover due 60 days before departure. Payments are accepted in USD, and also EUR, GBP and TZS. Full terms: Cancellation and Refund Policy.
Questions, answered
Which flights do I need to book?
Only your international flights: arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on November 5, 2027, and departing from Zanzibar's Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) on November 16, 2027. Both domestic flights inside Tanzania are included. Once your place is confirmed, we are happy to advise on routings.
I am travelling on my own. Can I join?
Absolutely, many guests will. Choose a single room, or tell us you would like to share and we will do our best to pair you with another traveller in the group.
Is the hot air balloon safari included?
No, it is optional at $530 per person, on the morning of Day 6 and subject to availability. Mention it in your reservation request and we will reserve it with your booking. Guests who skip the balloon enjoy an early morning game drive instead.
How do I pay?
A non-refundable 30% deposit secures your place, by bank transfer or card (card payments carry a 3.5% surcharge). The 70% balance is due 60 days before departure, by September 6, 2027. We accept USD, and also EUR, GBP and TZS.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes, comprehensive travel insurance is required: trip cancellation and interruption, medical evacuation and repatriation, emergency medical treatment, and baggage cover. Please send us proof of cover at least 60 days before departure. We recommend buying it as soon as you pay your deposit. AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation cover within Tanzania is also included in the package.
Another question? Write to info@stillwaterssafaris.co.tz or call Amanda on +255 746 776 894.
Karibu Tanzania
Your African adventure awaits
November 5 to 16, 2027. Just 15 places, held in the order deposits arrive.
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