This is a great 9 night itinerary ideal for families wanting to explore both the Serengeti and the tropical island of Zanzibar. Spend time on a coffee farm with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, enjoy a safari in the Serengeti and spend the remainder of your time relaxing on a tropical island.
This 9 night itinerary combines the best of beach and bush in Tanzania. Explore the Serengeti, home to the annual migration, and the traditional tropical island of Zanzibar. Take your family on game drives, enjoy snorkelling trips and relax on a coffee plantation on thd slopes of Mount Meru with Kilimanjaro in the background. Stay in luxurious lodges and fill the days with a plethora of outdoor activities. Evenings will be spent relaxing while the African sun sets in the background.
Price
From USD 5635 in low season and USD6650 in high season per person sharing
Tailor – made Itinerary
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Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Here you are met and then road transferred to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania. Tonight is spent at Ngare Sero Lodge.
Ngare Sero Lodge is set in lush gardens and crystal clear streams at the foot of Mlount Meru. The lodge used to be a colonial farm house, which has now been converted into a lodge. There are plenty of activities on site. Guests can enjoy forest walks, game drives in the Arusha National Park or spend time relaxing in hot springs. There is also a spectacular view of Mount Kilimanjaro in the background.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Here you are met and then road transferred to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania. Tonight is spent at Ngare Sero Lodge.
Ngare Sero Lodge is set in lush gardens and crystal clear streams at the foot of Mlount Meru. The lodge used to be a colonial farm house, which has now been converted into a lodge. There are plenty of activities on site. Guests can enjoy forest walks, game drives in the Arusha National Park or spend time relaxing in hot springs. There is also a spectacular view of Mount Kilimanjaro in the background.
Start the safari and road transfer to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Descent down into the Ngorongoro Crater and spend the rest of the day game driving. You spend 2 nights at the Gibbs Farm on a full board basis.
Gibbs Farm was initially a coffee plantation and is now a working farm that has still kept its charm. Located on the outskirts of the crater, the farm is situated in lush gardens. Guests will stay in colourful farm cottages and have the opportunity to experience the many activities on offer.
Start the safari and road transfer to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Descent down into the Ngorongoro Crater and spend the rest of the day game driving. You spend 2 nights at the Gibbs Farm on a full board basis.
Gibbs Farm was initially a coffee plantation and is now a working farm that has still kept its charm. Located on the outskirts of the crater, the farm is situated in lush gardens. Guests will stay in colourful farm cottages and have the opportunity to experience the many activities on offer.
On the fourth morning, guests are transferred by road to the Serengeti National Park. If travelling during January and February, guests will be hosted at Kusini Camp in the south-central region of the park. This luxury tented camp is positioned perfectly so that the surrounding short grass plains provide the setting for the most spectacular natural phenomenon in the continent of Africa; the Annual Wildebeest Migration. Individual luxury tentes are scattered privately around the kopje, amongst the trees and upon wooden decks. Guests at Kusini Camp are treated to a private butler for the duration of their stay.
Alternatively; guests travelling between the months of July and October will be transferred from Gibb’s Farm in the Ngorongoro Crater to Sayari Camp, which is located on the banks of the Mara River in the northern Serengeti. This remote luxury camp offers a peaceful safari experience in the Serengeti National Park. Guests can enjoy off-road driving, magnificent views and the vast Serengeti plains home to lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and the huge herds of wildebeest as they corss the Mara river during the months of the migration.
On the fourth morning, guests are transferred by road to the Serengeti National Park. If travelling during January and February, guests will be hosted at Kusini Camp in the south-central region of the park. This luxury tented camp is positioned perfectly so that the surrounding short grass plains provide the setting for the most spectacular natural phenomenon in the continent of Africa; the Annual Wildebeest Migration. Individual luxury tentes are scattered privately around the kopje, amongst the trees and upon wooden decks. Guests at Kusini Camp are treated to a private butler for the duration of their stay.
Alternatively; guests travelling between the months of July and October will be transferred from Gibb’s Farm in the Ngorongoro Crater to Sayari Camp, which is located on the banks of the Mara River in the northern Serengeti. This remote luxury camp offers a peaceful safari experience in the Serengeti National Park. Guests can enjoy off-road driving, magnificent views and the vast Serengeti plains home to lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and the huge herds of wildebeest as they corss the Mara river during the months of the migration.
Time to go to the beach! Road transfer to the nearest airstrip, joining a scheduled light air transfer to Zanzibar. Upon arrival you are met and road transferred to the resort. Spend the next 4 nights relaxing at the Essque Zalu on a full board basis with daily activities. The perfect way to end off your family holiday.
Time to go to the beach! Road transfer to the nearest airstrip, joining a scheduled light air transfer to Zanzibar. Upon arrival you are met and road transferred to the resort. Spend the next 4 nights relaxing at the Essque Zalu on a full board basis with daily activities. The perfect way to end off your family holiday.
Essque Zalu is hidden away in a natural cove overlooking the Indian Ocean and boasts 40 suites located on the rocks. Soak up the tranquility of the ocean atmosphere from the comfort of your terrace or spend your days snorkelling in pristine waters. Zanzibar is a true tropical paradise.
This morning you return by road to the Zanzibar Airport and then fly by scheduled light air transfer to Dar es Salaam.
PRICE INCLUDES
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned en suite tented camps and lodges
- Private safari guide
- Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
- Transfers in both directions between the International Airport
- Park fees
- Crater fees
- All meals whist on safari
- On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water, wildlife guidebooks.
- Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals
PRICE EXCLUDES
- International flights
- Tanzanian Visa
- All things of personal nature
- Tips for guides and cooks
- Alcohol
- Items not specified in terms and conditions
- Extended tours not specified in the main package
Kindly take note of the following:
Rates are quoted based on two guests sharing and single supplement rates apply on single room occupancy
The rates quoted are subject to change without prior warning if there are any increases in bed levies, park fees, fuel, sales tax or VAT, third-party services or any other circumstances beyond our control in the countries featured in this itinerary
On occasion the itinerary may be in a different order or using alternative lodges according to road conditions and availability.
Other Safari Important Notes
- ELECTRICITY
All lodges and camps will have electricity although many work off generators with limited times.
The power supply in Tanzania is nominally 240VAC, 50hz. Variable voltage, spikes and sporadic, unexpected, unscheduled power cuts of varying duration can be expected.
- INTERNAL FLIGHTS/BAGGAGE
Please note each passenger is only allowed a total of 15kgs of checked and carry-on luggage combined, and must be in small soft-sided bags. This is strictly enforced by airlines and outside of our control. extra luggage can be left in storage in Arusha (by arrangement prior to travel - YELLOW FEVER
It may be required to show a Yellow Fever certificate upon entering the country visited. Please check in with your local health expert for advice on Yellow Fever and other inoculations required for this area. - ACCOMMODATION
Please note all accommodation listed below is not guaranteed, but is indicative of the types of accommodation used. - COMBO TRIP
Please note that this tour combines with other Mkama Tours to Tanzania. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with Mkama Tours to Tanzania, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another Mkama Tours to Tanzania, after your trip concludes.
