Tour Overview
Richly endowed with some of the most alluring and exotic attractions in all of Africa, Tanzania stands at the forefront of wildlife safaris and adventure exploration. With imposing Mount Kilimanjaro tempting intrepid travellers to summit its icy peaks to sunworshippers flocking to Zanzibar’s lazy palm fringed island and undoubtedly the greatest phenomenon of animal behaviour, the great migration of zebra and wildebeest trampling the golden plains of the great Serengeti National Park, are just a few of Tanzania’s greatest treasures.
Jump in the deep end in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi and be surprisingly delighted with its varied urban café cultures and pulsating nightlife. Peruse the bustling markets of Kisumu and Musoma and travel to the papyrus fringed shores of Lake Victoria spotting feisty hippos and roan antelope to smiling locals and charming fishing villages. Walk on the epic amber plains of the Serengeti National Park and track Africa’s Big Five: Rhino, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and Lion. Descend into the world’s largest caldera, the Ngorogoro crater, home to the highest concentration of wildlife mixed with graceful Masai herders and their token cattle. Traverse Olduvai Gorge, home to our earliest ancestors. Enjoy a locally brewed beer, traditional dancing and a cultural infusion at Mto Wa Mbu village, then head off to explore the scenic backdrop of Mount Meru drifting over the lively town of Arusha. Acquire a taste for the exotic east and let the bustling yet picturesque city of Stonetown infuse your senses with its Africa, Arabic, Indian and Swahili influences. Get lost in the historic cobbled mazes and haggle with local spice vendors before spending sun kissed days on Zanzibar’s tropical north coast. Discover a world full of colourful diversity, adventure and authentic African moments on this unique tour throughout northern Tanzania and Zanzibar.
This tour departs with a minimum of 3 travellers, and takes a maximum of 20 travellers.
Tour Price
From USD 1473.00 which includes any , for 14 days & 13 nights.
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Please Note: The establishment used, travel distance and travel times as shown on this itinerary are provided in good faith and have been compiled with care. However they may be subject to change and are approximate only, as travel distances and times especially, are dependent on many tour factors that may be beyond our control.
Day 1
| Destination |
Arusha |
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Arrival day: on which you can relax or explore this lively African city known to most as the “safari capital” from where most travellers begin their touring. You will be met at the airport and transferred to the starting hotel, therefore please provide us with your flight details. This evening a pre-departure meeting will be held where you will meet your tour leader, guides and fellow travellers. |
| Meals |
No Meals Included |
| Establishment |
Ilboru Safari Lodge |
| Accommodation Style |
Standard en-suite twin room |
Day 2
| Destination |
Tarangire National Park |
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After a short stop at the markets for supplies we begin our journey heading to Tarangire National Park, miles of African woodland which is home to towering baobabs trees, herds of elephants frolicking on the banks of the Tarangire River and numerous species of bird life. Keep your eyes open for a glimpse of a fringe-eared Oryx or Gerenuk during an afternoon game drive in the park. Tonight we camp under African skies and listen to the calls of the bushveld. |
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Establishment |
Kigongoni Campsite |
| Accommodation Style |
Twin-share camping |
| Travel Distance |
345 |
| Travel Time |
3.45 Hrs |
Day 3
| Destination |
Lake Eyasi (Mang´ ola) |
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Leaving the National Park we drive towards the remote Southern border of the Ngorongoro crater along a dirt road to the settlement of Mang’ola near Lake Eyasi. The lake is home to Tanzania’s only remaining tribe of true hunter-gathers, the Hadzane. Similar to the Khosian family of Southern Africa, the Hadza language is infused with click based tongues and hand signals. Their nomadic lifestyle requires rudimentary encampments of grass shelters, assembled in hours as they follow game migrations and weather patterns. Hunting with poison arrows from mice to baboons is predominately a male activity whilst woman and children collect roots, seeds and make animal coats decorated in intricate beaded designs. Here we spend the afternoon, socializing and interacting with this enduring group of people and learning their unique way of life, living off the land. A very rare and memorable experience for all travellers. |
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Establishment |
Counsel Campsite |
| Accommodation Style |
Twin-share camping |
| Travel Distance |
325 |
| Travel Time |
6 Hrs |
Day 4
| Destination |
Ngorongoro Crater |
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Entering one of the natural wonders of the world, today we descend into the fabled Ngorongoro volcanic crater, where one can find the highest concentration of wildlife sharing this conservation area with the legendary Masai and their cattle. This spectacular natural arena supports the densest population of lion and spotted hyena and game viewing is almost guaranteed to provide the "Big Five. Experience your first breathtaking view of 260km of this extraordinary natural sanctuary from Heroes Point before descending 600m into the heart of the crater. En route to our campsite another unique opportunity to interact with the renowned Masai warriors at a traditional Masai village is an optional activity in the afternoon. |
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Establishment |
Simba Campsite |
| Accommodation Style |
Twin-share camping |
| Travel Distance |
242 |
Day 5
| Destination |
Serengeti National Park and Olduvai Gorge |
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After breakfast we move on to the Serengeti, one of the best known wildlife areas in the world. The Serengeti is unequalled for its natural beauty and contains more than 3 million large mammals. The park is host to the spectacular annual migration of wildebeest followed by their tenacious predators in late May or early June. The afternoon is spent taking a scenic game drive en route to our campsite via the Olduvai Gorge, which cuts through a chronological sequence of rock beds preserving continuous archaeological and fossil records of life on the plains for over the past two millions years. |
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Establishment |
Seronera Dik Dik Campsite |
| Accommodation Style |
Twin-share camping |
Day 6
| Destination |
Serengeti National Park |
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A full day is spent exploring the park in both morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti. Travellers can relax and enjoy the wonders of the grassy rolling plains covered in teeming wildlife. For those, who would like to experience a truly magnificent view of the panoramic vistas of the famous park, optional hot air balloon rides are easily booked and travellers are woken early to glimpse the golden dawn breaking over the iconic savannah plains. |
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Establishment |
Seronera Dik Dik Campsite |
| Accommodation Style |
Twin-share camping |
| Travel Distance |
246 |
Day 7
| Destination |
Lake Manyara and Mto Wa Mbu |
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Leaving the plains of the Serengeti we continue our adventure towards the base of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park. Renowned for its tree climbing lions, dusty herds of nomadic elephants and flocks of pink flamingos that sometimes congregate on the shimmering lake surface. After a morning game drive through Manyara, we head on to the bustling village of Mto Wa Mbu for an optional cultural activity. Whether you choose to drink traditionally brewed beer or follow the papyrus lake path, no other place in Tanzania can one find over 120 different tribal representatives all residing in one village. |
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Establishment |
Twiga Campsite |
| Accommodation Style |
Twin-share camping |
| Travel Distance |
112 |
Day 8
| Destination |
Arusha |
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Travelling back to the safari capital Arusha, with a last glimpse of the true African plains at Manyara National Park before we head into town and enjoy an earthy dinner at Kahn’s side street Barbeque. |
| Meals |
Breakfast |
| Establishment |
Ilboru Safari Lodge |
| Accommodation Style |
Standard en-suite twin room |
| Travel Distance |
271 |
Day 9
| Destination |
Stone Town, Zanzibar |
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In the morning you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport to board your local flight to Zanzibar, approximately 45 mins. You will be met at the airport by one of our representatives and taken to your hotel in Stonetown. Your have the evening to discover the fascinating nightlife and night markets in one of Africa´ s ambient towns. |
| Meals |
Breakfast |
| Establishment |
Garden Lodge Stone Town |
| Accommodation Style |
Standard en-suite twin room |
Day 10
| Destination |
Stone Town, Zanzibar |
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Today you have the whole day at your leisure to discover one of East Africas greatest trade centres, explore cobbled labyrinth alleyways, colourful spice markets and haphazard roof tops of old Stonetown. Marvel at the local historic architecture of St John’s Cathedral, the Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens and watch the daily rhythms of the harbour as traditional dhows and yachts share its tropical waters.
A guided tour of classic Stonetown is available. |
| Meals |
Breakfast |
| Establishment |
Garden Lodge Stone Town |
| Accommodation Style |
Standard en-suite twin room |
Day 11
| Destination |
Zanzibar North Coast |
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After breakfast we transfer to the coast of Zanzibar. We stop along the way en route to your beach bungalow, in the forest interior for a Zanzibar Spice Tour. A chance to observe how some of the most aromatic spices are grown and produced such as Cloves, Vanilla and Turmeric to name a few. Sunset Bungalows are situated on the North Western section of Zanzibar, the charming accommodation is decorated with colourful bougainvilleas and vine plants around the tropical premises, the soft sandy beach only adds to the feeling of true escapism.
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| Meals |
Breakfast |
| Establishment |
Sunset Bungalows Beach Resort |
| Accommodation Style |
Standard en-suite twin room |
Day 12
| Destination |
Zanzibar North Coast |
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Today you can spend your time relaxing on the beautiful Kwenda beach, soaking up the island spirit on the spacious balconies of your bungalows or go snorkelling in the turquoise ocean, play volleyball on the golden sand or eye out handmade crafts at the local markets. |
| Meals |
Breakfast |
| Establishment |
Sunset Bungalows Beach Resort |
| Accommodation Style |
Standard en-suite twin room |
Day 13
| Destination |
Zanzibar North Coast |
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Another leisure day of which you can choose to swim with dolphins, visit the Jozani Forest and/or Prison Island or take part in some of the other optional activities available, such as snorkellling, beach volley ball, a cultural tour or scuba diving at Mnemba atoll. |
| Meals |
Breakfast |
| Establishment |
Sunset Bungalows Beach Resort |
| Accommodation Style |
Standard en-suite twin room |
Day 14
| Destination |
Stone Town, Zanzibar |
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We leave the coast and head back to Stone Town. Transfers to the Ferry port or airport are included in your tour fare. Travellers who have booked pre or post tour accommodation with us also have arrival and departure transfers included in their fare. Regional flights and ferry tickets may be pre-booked with our travel consultants. |
| Meals |
Breakfast |
