Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival Arusha
Arrival Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by an African Ambition Tours representative and you will be transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is spend at leisure. Rest in your room, enjoy a swim in the pool or explore Arusha and the surrounding areas on one of our day tours, the choice is yours.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Pick up from your hotel at 8:30am and drive to Tarangire National park, Tanzania's third largest national park and sanctuary for an unusually large elephant population. Majestic baobab trees are an interesting feature of the park, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. Animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lion, leopard, and cheetah and up to six thousand elephants. The park is perfect for bird watching as the park has over 300 species of birds. We will drive to your lodge for dinner and stay overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park is the oldest and most popular sanctuary in East Africa. The main habitats include the shallow soda lake itself which occupies 70% of the park's total area of 320sq km, the ground water forest, open grassland, acacia woodland and the Rift Valley wall.
The most famous spectacle in the park is the tree-climbing lions, which are occasionally seen along branches of acacia trees. Other animals found in the park include buffalo, elephants, leopards, baboons, impalas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, ostriches and hippos. Popularly referred to as an ornithologist’s paradise, Lake Manyara National Park contains over 400 bird species found in most savanna and river habitats in East Africa. Common water birds to be seen here are pelicans, spoonbills, Egyptian geese, hammerkops and the migratory flamingoes, which arrive in hundreds of thousands creating one of Africa’s great natural sights over the soda lake.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Central Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
Today after breakfast you will drive to the famous Serengeti. The drive takes about 3 to 4 hours (game on route), driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
You will visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands (optional) where you will meet the elders, warriors, women and children. Learn about the culture, beliefs and traditions of Tanzania’s last nomadic tribe.
The Serengeti is actually enormous approximately the size of Switzerland, so most people on safari, depending on the month, twill visit the central (Seronera) area plus one other area. Either the north in the dry season for the Mara crossings or the west during the green season for the migration herds spread out from the central area to around the Grumeti River, or Ndutu in the “bridge” season between the “short rains” of November/December. The central Serengeti boast those spectacular “endless plains,” dotted with acacia trees and the occasional rocky kopjes.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengetri National Park
Serengetri National Park
Before sunrise at around 6:00 am, we'll leave the lodge for early morning game drives. This is generally the best time to spot the wildlife, as the temperature is cool and the animals are still very active, including the big cats, which will be returning from a night of hunting.
You will then drive back to the lodge for a leisure breakfast followed by a pure relaxation break. You will then go for another game drive and sunset viewing over the Serengeti and then drive back to your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rhino Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Today you will drive to the stunning Ngorongoro Crater. It’s a 2 hour drive from Serengeti. This Crater is the world’s largest intact collapsed caldera (volcano) which is a self-contained ecosystem with its own unique population of wildlife in a confined area of amazing variety.
The crater boasts lots of lions, hyenas, fantastic birdlife, servals, Cape buffalo, zebras and gorgeous landscapes. Also there is an added advantage of seeing rhino’s, if you are lucky. The views from the veranda of the lodges are breathtaking especially in the morning with the early morning mist, because of the high altitude (it can be visited at any time of the year).
You will have your lunch in the Crater and then continue with the game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Zanzibar- Nungwi Beach
Zanzibar- Nungwi Beach
Today after breakfast you will be driven to Arusha/Kilimanjaro airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will be met by a Tales of Tanzania driver, and you will be driven to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at leisure. Please note: Rates include a fixed budget for flights. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this."
- Main Destination:
- Nungwi (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- Amaan Beach Bungalows
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Zanzibar Nungwi Beach
Zanzibar Nungwi Beach
After breakfast, you will join your guide for Spice plantation tour. Zanzibar has been blessed with abundant graces including spices, in ancient days they called it the spice Island.
A delightful trip to the central part of the Island from your hotel will be joined by our insightful guide who will expose you to the culinary world.
Here you will smell and taste different varieties of spices including Cloves, Cinnamon, Cadamon, Nutmeg, Pepper, curry leaves and others.
After the tour, you will enjoy a large, traditional meal that has been cooked using the spices and herbs you have just learned about. Then drive to your hotel or resort where the remainder of the day is spent at leisure.
- Main Destination:
- Spice Farm Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- Amaan Beach Bungalows
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Zanzibar, Nungwi Beach
Zanzibar, Nungwi Beach
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full-day safari blue excursion. Spend a magical day exploring the Menai Bay Conservation Area in a traditional wooden dhow. Enjoy swimming and guided snorkeling in the beautiful, clear waters (quality equipment provided). You can also watch the dolphins play. Exploring the water provides maximum time for dolphin spotting. As with any wild safari, sightings cannot be absolutely guaranteed, however, we can guarantee a most enjoyable day. Feast on our delicious Swahili seafood barbecue followed by our gastronomic tropical fruit tasting. The tour price includes drinks and snacks throughout the day. You can also take a swim in the hidden, mangrove lagoon. Later in the evening, you will be driven back to your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Amaan Beach Bungalows
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Zanzibar, Stone town
Zanzibar, Stone town
Today is a leisure day. You can explore Nungwi Beach, one of the most popular beaches in Zanzibar - for a good reason. Unlike the rest of the island, Nungwi is blessed by not having to deal with high and low tides. It is the perfect place if you are looking to swim around the clock without having to walk far out to sea to chase the ocean mile away. Nungwi is also known for its party atmosphere, but it’s not to be compared with the typical party beach destinations elsewhere in the world.
You will transferred to stone town in the evening where you will stay for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- Amaan Beach Bungalows
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
End of the Tour
End of the Tour
Today is your final safari day. You will enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then join your guide for a 3-hour walking tour through Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stone Town gives the visitor a scintillating introduction into the melting pot of cultures. This is a historical tour that takes you to different historical sites of the ancient Arabic city in East Africa.
The tour starts at the former Slave Market Site where slaves were sold. The tour proceeds to the central market, an astonishing food market that was built a hundred years ago. Exotic fruits like Durian, mangosteen, karambola, jack fruits and others on the stalls with amazing colors are exposed to local vendors.
The tour will proceed visiting the house of the famous notorious slave trader Ahmed bin Tipu Tipu then the Arab Fort and House of Wonders. The Stone Town tour will wind up by taking you to the Airport for your onward flight.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
