Package Overview
The Tanzania cultural and beach safaris designed for the travelers with an adventurous spirit, seeking an intimate experience in the local African tribes, but also rewarding themselves an opportunity of exploring wildlife safari which includes visits to Tarangire National park and Serengeti National Parks, Lake Eyasi, and the famous Ngorongoro Crater which, features one of the highest concentrations of game in Africa. Here you will witness an amazing spectacle of African wildlife descending into the flow of Ngorongoro Crater you will never be disappointed. The tour will further take you to the Serengeti National Park, into the heart of wild Africa, a massive wilderness of 14500 square km, where every day brings a new landscape and a new adventure.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha
You will be collected from the airport and transferred to your lodge in the forests outside Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will have an opportunity to explore the lodge grounds, go for a dip in the swimming pool or partake in any of the offered additional activities available. [D]
Accommodation: Zawadi House or Similar
Day 2: Arusha – Lake Manyara NP
Today we head towards the Lake Manyara National Park for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
The spectacular national park is located at the north-western corner of a shallow soda lake that it is named after, at the foot of the Great Rift Valleys western escarpment. Manyara is not only known for its large flocks of flamingos but also for the elusive tree climbing lions. [BLD]
Accommodation: Kirurumu Tented Camp or Similar
Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti
Drive to the Serengeti National Park in the morning after breakfast at your lodge. We will be crossing the Ngorongoro Conservation. And it is worthy making a brief stop at Olduvai Gorge and the museum which documents the discovery of 1.8 million year old human-like fossils.
Then proceed with game drives slowly through stunning wide open spaces that make Serengeti unforgettable as we head to the lodge for tonight’s overnight.
Accommodation: Seronera Wildlife Lodge or Similar [BLD]
Day 4: Serengeti
Today we have a full day of exploring wildlife around Serengeti which is the ideal location for marveling at the annual migration of large herds of animals at this time of the year. The Serengeti’s endless plains provide an exceptional landscape for wildlife viewing; it truly is ultimate safari country. Often spotted in the Serengeti are elephants, hippos, lions, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, leopards and more.
Accommodation: Seronera Wildlife Lodge or Similar [BLD]
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro
After breakfast, we drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority.Today we do an early departure drive via Naabi gate to the largest unbroken Caldera of the world, The Ngorongoro Crater.We will stop by Maasai village for a cultural encounter of a life time.Afterwards, drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight. [BLD]
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge or Similar
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater tour
After breakfast we descend down the crater floor for a wonderful game drive, where we spend several hours exploring the floor of the crater. Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and is a natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s densest animal populations. It is one of the few places where rare black rhino can be observed in their natural setting. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and other species. [BLD]
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge or Similar
Day 7: Ngorongoro – Arusha
After breakfast we explore the colorful town of Mto-wa-Mbu for some last minute pictures and curio shopping.
Afterwards we head to Arusha where the tour will end at the airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
Upon arrival you will be met by one of our drivers at the airport, and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the time is at your leisure
Accommodation: Mtoni Marine or Similar [BLD]
Day 8: Zanzibar Beach
Spend this day relaxing on the beach or choose between numerous water sports and excursions that hotel has to offer, such as scuba diving, boat excursions, fishing trips and relaxing.
Accommodation: Mtoni Marine or Similar [BB]
Day 9: Zanzibar
Today we take you to the Spice Plantations at Kidichi for the famous Spice Tour. We have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking.
Afternoon we drive back to Stone town for lunch.
Afterwards we go on a guided city tour to explore some of the rich culture and history of old Stone Town. [BB]
Accommodation: Mtoni Marine or Similar
Day 10: Zanzibar Beach
This day is spent at the hotel in Zanzibar, relaxing or you can choose from the various water sports /activities on offer. It is a beach vacation after all. (All extras are at your own cost) [BB]
Accommodation: Mtoni Marine or Similar
Day 11: Departure
After breakfast at the beach resort Zanzibar and depending on your departure schedule we transfer you to the Airport to take a flight back home with fond memories of your Safari in Tanzani
PRICE INCLUDES | PRICE EXCLUDES |
• Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees • Transfers • Hotel before and after the climb, • All Park gate fees, camping fees. • Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees • Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid) • Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only) • Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters, and cook • Salaries for the mountain crew. • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, • Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress • Water for washing up daily • Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) • Chemical Portable toilet • Flying Doctor Service | • Flights and airport taxes • Items of a personal nature • Compulsory tips for guides, porters, and cook • Highly recommended travel and medical insurance. • Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania • Snacks, personal medicine. |