Afio Mai Africa Safaris

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$4,082 to $5,530 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Drive Arusha to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Drive Arusha to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

07:00hrs Meet up with our Hospitality Representative and your dedicated Safari Driver Guide at your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport. After introduction and a pre-safari briefing, depart and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation area climbing to an altitude of 8,000 feet. You continue to ascend to the exterior of the crater reaching its rim and here, your first glimpse of what has often been referred to as the “Eighth wonder of the World.”

A brief stop at the Crater View Point for photography. Drive on your lodge for check-in and lunch followed by some free time at leisure.

15:00hrs Descend to the floor of the crater for a game viewing drive. Often described as the ‘Eighth’ wonder of the World, the Ngorongoro crater is so spectacular, a natural sanctuary for over 25,000 animals, including the black rhino. It is also a conservation area inhabited by the Masai tribe. As the sun sets on the western side of the crater rim, ascend and drive to the Lodge.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park

After a sumptuous breakfast, an early start for Serengeti National Park with a brief stop at the Olduvai Gorge. Olduvai Gorge the 'Crater of Mankind' is world famous for the Archaeological discoveries made there by Dr. Louis Leakey and Mary Leakey.

Drive on to Serengeti National Park with game viewing en-route to arrive at your lodge, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge in the early afternoon for check-in. Lunch in the lodge followed by free time at leisure to relax and enjoy a swim in the lodge’s infinity pool or just marvel at the endless Savannas dotted with wildlife!

Later embark on an afternoon game viewing drive before returning to the lodge in time early evening. The park is most famous for hosting the largest annual animal migration on Earth, where over 1.5 million wildebeest and 250,000 zebras trek across the ecosystem in search of fresh water and grazing land.

Return to the lodge in time early evening to refresh for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Full day in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game viewing drive in the park, apart from the Selous, this is the largest of all the Parks in Tanzania, summed up as 'one of the most unique areas in the world'. The Serengeti contains the largest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa, on a scale which has no parallel anywhere in the world.

Even during the height of the migration towards the Masai Mara, there is a huge concentration of plains game in the Reserve, mainly concentrated around the watering places, and with good chances also of seeing the predators at work.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Fly from Serengeti to Zanzibar Island

Fly from Serengeti to Zanzibar Island

After breakfast in the lodge, drive to Seronera Airstrip for a schedule flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Abeid Karume International Airport in Zanzibar, you will be met by our representative, who will drive you to your beach resort for check-in and lunch. You have been booked on an All Inclusive Meal Plan that includes all meals, snacks and a select of beverages all through your stay in the resort.

Afternoon at leisure to relax and enjoy beach and sand!

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Dry and warm)
High Season December to February and June to October
Best Weather January to February and June to September (Low rainfall)
Accommodation:
Blue Bay Holiday Resort
  • Mid-range resort located in Blue Bay (Town & Beach)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Zanzibar Island - Beach Stay

Zanzibar Island - Beach Stay

Full day in the resort at leisure to relax and enjoy the facilities. Zanzibar is a paradise offering endless activities to make the most of your vacation from its beaches and culture. Engage the resort's Guests Experience team to help you plan optional excursions (payable directly to the resort) or organise a personalized tour to guarantee that you make the most of your vacation time.

Take a dip in the different infinity pools available at the resort. Cool off in pools sheltered by palm trees and equipped with hammocks, sunbeds and Bali beds so you can savour the African sun and the relaxing ocean views!

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
Blue Bay Holiday Resort
  • Mid-range resort located in Blue Bay (Town & Beach)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Zanzibar Island - Beach Stay

Zanzibar Island - Beach Stay

Another day day in "paradse" to explore the island and enjoy the sun, beach and sand! Enjoy the whole Inclusive meal that includes: All meals, snacks and a select of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Some of the optional activities available at the resort include at an extra fee:

Stone Town Tour

You will get an opportunity to discover the historical sites of Zanzibar island and its people together with their daily activities. Sites of interest include The House of Wonders, the Old Fort, Old Slave Market, Fruits and Spice Market and visit to the Zanzibar curved doors workshops.

Spice Tour

Tour the rural Zanzibar to small hold farms and plantations where the locals are growing spices such as Vanilla, Nutmeg, Clove, Cardamom, Cinnamon, medicinal and ornamental plants and variety of tropical and local fruits. You get detailed description of the spices and learn how to use the different plants for local dishes and herbal medicine.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
Blue Bay Holiday Resort
  • Mid-range resort located in Blue Bay (Town & Beach)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7

Zanzibar & Departure

Zanzibar & Departure

Breakfast in the resort.

Later transfer to the airport for your travel back home.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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