$2,419 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival and transfer to Lake Manyara
Arrival and transfer to Lake Manyara
Your Safari Guide will drive you from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Lake Manyara for a full day of game drive and game viewing, through Arusha along the way. Your guide will provide you with knowledge on the cultural and ethic composition of this Safari city. Lake Manyara offers sights of predators, big game and birds all within a single park, Expect an encounter with Buffaloes, wildebeest, Elephants, Girrafes Zebras, impalas, Baboons, and tree climbing lions, and with luck on your side sightings of the leopards is possible. Another attraction in the park is an extensive soda lake that attracts resident snd migratory birds such as the pink-hued flamingos and a wide variety of water birds. Head back to your lodge as the sun sets for Dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Ngorongoro crater tour
Ngorongoro crater tour
On this day, you will head out to Ngorongoro Crater, a place unlike others in Africa. Ngorongoro has one of the highest concentrations of wild animals in Africa; here, expect an encounter with all the big five within a few hours of your descent. It is no wonder this place is being referred to as the eighth wonder of the world because of its uniqueness and concentration of wild animals, while the crater rim decorates this caldera with outstanding scenery. Break mid-day for lunch at the Ngoitoktok picnic site for a scenic lunch before proceeding with your adventurous exploration.
Your highlight today includes lions, elephants, hyenas, zebras, leopards, buffaloes, jackals, the rarely seen black rhinos, cheetahs, and the list goes beyond our mentions. Ascend from the crater and drive out of the Ngorongoro area to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti; Transit and game drive en-route
Serengeti; Transit and game drive en-route
The Maasai huts dot the land, and you can meet them herding their flocks. You will stop at Naabi Hills, one that offers you a panoramic view of the Serengeti plains while your driver guide processes your entrance and stay permits. Proceed into the Serengeti with expectations to encounter zebras, hippos, giraffes, buffaloes, impalas, Thompson’s gazelles, bushbucks, leopards, lions, and cheetahs before arriving at your Camp for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Queens Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti; game drive
Serengeti; game drive
After an early breakfast, depart for a full day game drive. Depart with a packed lunch and spend more time on the game drive. The Seronera Valley is a transitional area between the open grassland in the South and the wooded grassland in the North-West, criss-crossed by rivers like Mara, Seronera, and Orangi, which flow into the Grumeti River and provide a water reserve all year long. For this reason, you will find in this area a very high concentration of wildlife. Among the resident mammals are giraffes, buffaloes, impalas, Thompson’s gazelles, bushbucks, leopards, lions, and spotted hyenas.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Queens Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Hot Air Balloon + Game drive
Hot Air Balloon + Game drive
Today is an early departure from your camp around 04:00 am, head towards the hot air balloon launch site for this early morning for this wonderful adventure offering a 360-degree view of the Serengeti and an opportunity to view the wildlife drama from above as life awakens before sunrise. After an hour of this outstanding adventure, land for a surprise celebration before heading for breakfast, marking the end of this adventure, your driver will pick you up from the drop-off center and proceed with your exploration journey in this part of the Serengeti. Break at your Camp for a hot lunch and a break before departing for an afternoon game drive and catching the sunset as life settles for the diurnal wildlife and another Nocturnal wildlife begins. Retreat to your camp for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Queens Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti departure + Zanzibar Arrival
Serengeti departure + Zanzibar Arrival
Today is the last day of your Serengeti adventure and the beginning of another slow holiday experience on the islands of Zanzibar. Before your departure, your guide will use the early hours of this day to take you through the Serengeti before heading to Seronera Airstrip for your pre-flight check-in, bidding adieu to the Serengeti. On arrival in Zanzibar, your guide will pick you and transfer to your hotel in Nungwi for lunch and refreshments, head out for a beach experience before sunset. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Stone town local & cultural experience
Stone town local & cultural experience
Today, you spend your day exploring Stone Town as your guide provides you with information and leads the seeking of a cultural and local experience. Beginning your day after breakfast in your hotel, then heading out to the old fort, wandering through the courtyards and checking out the craft shops and local art displays, before proceeding to explore The Beit al-Sahel is the former Sultan's palace and now a museum, the Sultan’s Palace exhibits on the Sultanate and its leaders, with so much to experience, this day is just starting, Stop at "The Mrembo Cafe" for a local dish tryout before proceeding to the Forodhani gardens, take a walk through the winding streets filled with shops, markets, and historical buildings. Head back to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Stone Town + Kendwa Tour
Stone Town + Kendwa Tour
Today after breakfast, proceed to Jozani Forest Bay National Park, your guide will pick you for a 30–40 minute drive from Stone Town. Sunlight dappled the forest floor. Explore the vibrant green forest, home to the rust-colored red colobus monkeys and other wildlife. After the forest tour, head to the mangroves. A weathered boardwalk, cool beneath your feet, winds through the air thick with the salty, earthy smell of the mangroves. Observe the vibrant flashes of birds against the green canopy, their calls echoing over the still water, offering a glimpse into this unique ecosystem. Next, venture onto a spice farm for a guided tour. Lush green leaves and vibrant spice pods burst into view. The air thickens with the pungent aroma of cloves, nutmeg, and sweet vanilla. Hear the rustle of leaves as you explore the plants, with the promise of tastings during this 1.5-hour experience. Following lunch, go to Kendwa Beach for relaxation and scenery before returning to your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Departure
Departure
Today marks the end of this 9 days Tanzania and Zanzibar holiday experience; your guide will wait for you after breakfast to transfer you to Amaan Abeid Karume International Airport for your flight home, saying goodbye, adieu, to Tanzania.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
