A three week tour combining a two week exploration of wildlife and cultures of the northern circuit
with a week long stay at the spice island Zanzibar
For this particular tour, we recommend you to book a flight arriving at Kilimanjaro Airport with return from Dar es Salaam,
alternatively arriving at Nairobi Airport with return from Zanzibar.
Day
Activities
Overnight options
1
Transfer from point of arrival to Arusha. Overnight
L: Serena Mountain Village
H: New Arusha Hotel
M: Mount Meru Hotel
B: Meru House Inn
2
Depart Arusha at 09.00 am for a 30 minutes drive to Arusha National Park. Here you will participate in a half day walking safari and a half day game drive. You will be accompanied by an armed ranger for the walk, who will guide you through the forest up to the waterfall and the point for viewing the black and white colobus monkeys. During the game drive you will see the 7 Lakes of Momella and the Ngurduto Crater. At sunset, you will return to Arusha for dinner and overnight.
Depart Arusha at 09.00 am for a full day in Lake Manyara National
Park, famous for its green scenery, varied bird life, tree-climbing lions,
hippos and baboons. Overnight at the rim of the Great Rift Valley,
overlooking Lake Manyara.
L: Lake Manyara Serena
H: E Unoto Retreat
M: Lake Manyara Hotel
B: Panorama Camp
4
A half day game drive Lake Manyara National Park and a half day cultural tour at Mto wa Mbu Village. .
L: Lake Manyara Serena
H: E Unoto Retreat
M: Lake Manyara Hotel
B: Panorama Camp
5
Transfer to Lake Eyasi, the largest soda lake in Tanzania with diverse cultures settled around the area. Explore the real bushmen, the Hadzabe and the Datoga tribe.
Early breakfast at 6.00 am. Game drive en route to Serengeti National Park.
Serengeti is the largest and most famous park in Tanzania, known worldwide
for its endless plains, wildebeest-migration, herds of lions and other
predators like hyenas, cheetahs and leopards. Crocodiles can be found in the
Grumeti River, as well as hippos, giraffes, antelopes, and gazelles. Dinner
and overnight in the heart of Serengeti !
Another game drive in Serengeti. In the afternoon you drive en route
(optional stopover at Olduvai) to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for dinner
and overnight with an excellent view of the crater floor!
A full day in the Ngorongoro Crater. There is a very high possibility
of spotting the big 5 in one day: lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo and
leopard. Lunch will take place at the picnic site at the crater floor.
Overnight at the rim of the crater. .
Transfer to Tarangire National Park for a day of game viewing. This park is often referred to as the "home of elephants", you have a great chance to spot elephants in large groups gathering around the Tarangire River. Other animals to be spotted include leopards, lions, giraffes and even tree-climbing pythons!
Transfer to Arusha for a cultural tour at Ngiresi village.
L: Serena Mountain Village
H: New Arusha Hotel
M: Mount Meru Hotel
B: Meru House Inn
16
Transfer to Arusha Airport for flight to Zanzibar, where you will unwind for six days. Highlights include exploring the Arabic architecture, tropical fruits & spices, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling and last but not least the white palm fringed beaches and the azure waters of the Indian ocean!
L: Karafuu Beach Hotel
H: Karafuu Beach Hotel
M: Baobab Beach Bungalows
(deluxe rooms)
B: Baobab Beach Bungalows
(standard rooms)
20
Transfer to Stone Town for a last night on the legendary spice island of Zanzibar.
L: Zanzibar Serena Inn
H: Zanzibar Serena Inn
M: Dhow Palace Hotel
B: Kids Play Hotel
21
Return to Arusha or Dar es Salaam for connecting flight home.
Class
Description
L = Luxury
Five star accommodation while in Arusha, on safari and on Zanzibar.
H = High end
Upper end standard while in Arusha and on safari. Five star accommodation on Zanzibar.
M = Medium
Medium standard while in Arusha, on safari and on Zanzibar.
B = Budget
Basic camping while on safari, budget class accommodation in Arusha and on Zanzibar.
We can provide French and Spanish speaking guides on request.
Rates include:
Rates exclude:
Transfer from Kilimanjaro / Arusha / Nairobi Airport and return. Note that for transfer from Nairobi Airport we use Impala Shuttle Service with departures daily at 0800 and 1400.
Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis while in Arusha
Accommodation on fullboard basis while on safari and Kilimanjaro
Accommodation on halfboard basis while on Zanzibar
Fourteen days safari as described above including park entry fees, camping fees / lodge accommodation, 3 meals a day while on tour, English speaking driverguide, 4WD landcruiser with open roof and sliding windows, cook, camping equipment, unlimited game viewing within park opening hours.
Domestic flight to Zanzibar including transfer to Arusha Airport and transfer from Zanzibar Airport to hotel and return.
Entry visas
International flights
Dinner on day 1, 8 and 15
Lunches while on Zanzibar
Items of personal nature (mineral water, alcohol, phone calls etc)
Tipping to the crew
Island excursions on Zanzibar
Return to Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam or Nairobi on day 21 (this will cost between 50-250 USD per person)
Note: Prices are subject to change should any of the hotels or national parks increase their rates.Book now when booking include tour number ( Tour no K-CP3)
We are member of: Tanzania Association of Tour Operators(TATO) and we are also recognized by Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) as A registered and licenced Tour Operator in Tanzania
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