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Finding the right accommodation can make a world of a difference to your overall travel experience. That's why we’re committed to finding the perfect accommodation for you! Our options are divided into three categories based on the level of services and amenities: mid-luxury, luxury, and high-end. Curious to know what each category entails? Find out more here!
Mid-luxury lodges are conveniently located for easy access to safari or beach areas that are must-visits. Some are inside national parks, others are located in towns like Karatu, Naivasha, or Nakuru, or bordering parks and within concessions like Maasai Mara or Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in Tanzania.
The location of these lodges can impact your overall travel expenses from one destination to another.
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Luxury lodges offer upscale experiences, combining charm with prime locations inside the parks, bordering the parks, or in places with excellent views and access. These lodges provide a blend of comfort, elegance, and unique experiences. In towns, luxury lodges are often found in coffee plantations or exclusive farms, offering a tranquil environment with minimal traffic.
Some lodges are located in wildlife management areas in Tanzania, and concessions like the Maasai Mara in Kenya. The location of these luxury lodges is crucial as it can significantly impact your overall safari experience.
High-end accommodations offer ultimate luxury, exclusivity, exceptional service, breathtaking locations, and world-class amenities. These lodges are usually located inside national parks in the most beautiful and exclusive areas, providing a secure environment. Some are bordering parks, within Wildlife Management Areas, private concessions, or even on private islands in Zanzibar. .
No matter which accommodation you choose, our team is dedicated to making your experience in this beautiful country unforgettable. We're excited to customize your stay according to your unique desires and requirements, working closely with you to craft your dream itinerary. Karibu sana!
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KILIDOVE TOURS
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Our Accommodation Partners offer a curated selection of places to stay, ensuring quality, comfort, and convenience for our guests.
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Experience
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Overview
Overview of the 13 Days Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari Trip:
This 13-day adventure combines thrilling wildlife experiences with cultural and beach relaxation. Starting in Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, Lake Manyara is another iconic national park in Tanzania known for its tree-climbing lions, underground water streams, and the tropical forest home to many birds. You’ll then venture to the Serengeti, famous for the Great Migration and abundant predators. The journey continues to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with diverse wildlife in a breathtaking landscape. From there, the trip transitions to Stone Town in Zanzibar, which is rich in history and Swahili culture. Finally, unwind on the pristine Zanzibar beaches, enjoying the sun, sand, and turquoise waters.
Safari Highlights:
– Game drives in Tarangire with chances to see elephants, lions, and more.
-Visiting the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.
-Track the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara.
– Exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti and witnessing the iconic migration (seasonal).
– Discovering the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder with high concentrations of wildlife.
– Immersing in the cultural heritage and spice markets of Stone Town.
– Relaxing on the beautiful white-sand beaches of Zanzibar, with options for snorkeling, diving, or simply soaking up the sun.
This trip offers the perfect blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation for those looking to experience the best of Tanzania and Zanzibar.
Experience
Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport
First Night in Tanzania
Meet and greet upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight stay at Bed and Breakfast.
Our Choices Includes;
Mid-Luxury: Olerai Lodge
Luxury: Lake Duluti Lodge
High-End: Arusha Coffee Lodge
The Elephants of Tarangire and Baobab Trees
A day spent in Tarangire National Park in northern Tanzania unfolds as a thrilling encounter with nature and wildlife in one of the country’s most diverse and picturesque landscapes.
Morning: Game Drive and Elephant Sightings
– The day typically starts at dawn when the wildlife is most active. As you venture out on a morning game drive, the park’s landscape, dotted with ancient baobab trees and acacia woodlands, creates a stunning backdrop.
– Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant population. Early mornings often provide the best opportunities to see these majestic creatures as herds gather at the Tarangire River or meander through the grasslands.
– Besides elephants, you may spot giraffes, waterbucks, and various bird species, including the colorful lilac-breasted roller and the large ground hornbill.
Midday: Picnic and Relaxation
– As the day heats up, you might stop for a picnic lunch at one of the park’s designated areas, often with views overlooking the river or a landscape teeming with wildlife.
– This time is also perfect for rest, perhaps at a lodge or a shaded spot in the park, as animals retreat from the midday sun.
Afternoon: Further Exploration and Predator Sightings
– As the afternoon cools, another game drive takes you through different parts of the park. This is an excellent time to spot predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, which become more active as the day cools.
– The park’s diverse habitats, including swamps and savannah, support a rich variety of wildlife. You might see herds of buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, and smaller animals like mongooses, dik-diks, and warthogs.
Our Choices Includes;
Mid-Luxury: Karatu Tented Lodge
Luxury: Acacia Farm Lodge
High-End: Gibbs Farm
Black Rhinos of Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater
Prepare for a thrilling day at the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” This unique ecosystem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts incredible wildlife diversity, including the Big Five. You’ll descend into the crater for a full day of game viewing, followed by an overnight stay at Serengeti.
Our Choices Includes;
Mid-Luxury: Karatu Tented Lodge
Luxury: Acacia Farm Lodge
High-End: Gibbs Farm
Zanzibar’s Stone Town
Zanzibar Island
After the Morning breakfast at your lodge, you will drive to Arusha airport for 1hr flight to Zanzibar, where one night is spent at Stone Town Hotel.Our Choices include:
Mid-Luxury: Kholle House Boutique Hotel
Luxury: Kisiwa House
High-End: Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Zanzibar’s Paradise Island
After a morning guided tour of Stone Town, you will proceed to the beachside of Zanzibar, staying at a hotel you selected in collaboration with our sales team. Post the Stone Town tour, a drive will take you to this idyllic beachside location. You will spend the next three nights on the island, where numerous activities can be organized to enhance your experience. These include snorkeling, diving, a spice tour, Safari Blue, a dolphin tour, and many others. Feel free to add any of these extras to your itinerary.
On your last day, we will arrange for your transfer to the airport for your onward flights.
Our Choices include:
Mid-Luxury: Zanzibar Sunrise
Luxury: Gold Zanzibar
High-End: Tulia Zanzibar
After a great stay in Tanzania and Zanzibar our holiday comes to an end.
You will be taken to airport for onward fights to your next destination.
Itinerary
Kilimanjaro Airport Pick up
Meet and greet upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight stay at Bed and Breakfast (BB)
Our Choices Includes;
Mid-Luxury: Mount Meru Game Lodge
Luxury: Lake Duluti Lodge
High-End: Arusha Coffee Lodge
Materuni Waterfalls on Slopes of Kilimanjaro
Easy starts in Moshi, where you visit the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro on bananas and coffee farms. You will experience the farm-to-cup coffee experience, hike to the waterfalls, and visit the local villages living on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. On clear days, you may see the Kibo peak.
Our Choices Includes;
Mid-Luxury: Mount Meru Game Lodge
Luxury: Lake Duluti Lodge
High-End: Arusha Coffee Lodge
Tree Climbing Lions of Lake Manyara
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will be picked up at 8:30 a.m. from your accommodation in Arusha or Moshi. You will drive for 90 minutes to Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch. On arrival at the park, you will go for a full-day game drive until late afternoon, when you will drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Lake Manyara National Park is a birding paradise with more than 350 species of birds. The park is also famed for its unique and elusive tree-climbing lions. Upon check-in at the park, a scenic canopy walk through the Manyara forest is incorporated into this tour.
Our Choices include:
Mid-Luxury: Karatu Tented Lodge
Luxury: Manyara’s Secret Lodge
High-End: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
The Big Cats of Serengeti
Your journey continues to the world-renowned central part of Serengeti National Park, known for its vast plains, territories of the big cats, and the resident animals. Central Serengeti offers unrivaled wildlife encounters. You’ll enjoy game drives in search of the park’s resident predators and grazers. Two nights will be spent here.
Our Choices Includes;
Mid-Luxury: Mawe Tented Camp
Luxury: Siringit Camp
High-End: Lemala Nanyukie
The Great Migration of Serengeti
A visit to the Serengeti is truly incomplete without experiencing the Great Migration. During our two-night stay in Serengeti, you’ll have the chance to witness either the spectacular Mara River crossing from July to mid-November or the thrilling calving season of zebras and wildebeests from December to March, when newborns must quickly adapt to life on the savannah.
Our safari itinerary typically includes two game drives each day: one in the early morning and another in the late afternoon. Between these adventures, you can relax at the camp, take in the stunning surroundings, and enjoy nutritious, warm lunches.
Two nights will be spent here.
Our Choices Includes;
Mid-Luxury: Gnu Migration Camp
Luxury: Siringit Camp
High-End: Lemala Nanyukie
Rhinos of Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast in the morning, we will depart for Ngorongoro Crater, which spans 102 square miles and has walls rising 2,000 feet high, making it a natural sanctuary for wildlife. This location is unique in East Africa, hosting almost every species indigenous to the region. It’s one of the few places on the continent where you can see the black rhino. The concentration of African wildlife here is among the greatest in Africa. The crater features a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a significant population of flamingos, a forest, and open plains. It is also renowned for its elephants, which are some of the largest in the world and boast impressive tusks.
Our selection includes:
Mid-Luxury: Karatu Tented Lodge
Luxury: Ngorongoro Neptune Lodge
High End: Gibbs Farm Lodge
Elephants and Baobab Trees of Tarangire
Tarangire National Park
A day in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania, offers a captivating journey into an untamed wilderness, as dawn breaks, set out on a game drive, the rising sun casting a warm glow on the ancient baobab trees and the golden savannah. Here, you can witness large herds of elephants and their families gathered around waterholes and spot impalas, zebras, and perhaps even leopards in their natural habitat. Midday is perfect for a picnic amidst this breathtaking scenery. The park’s diverse birdlife further enhances the experience, ranging from the vibrant lilac-breasted rollers to the massive ostriches. Afternoon safaris reveal even more wildlife wonders. As the sun sets, the horizon transforms into a stunning canvas of colors, marking a fitting end to a day filled with unforgettable safari adventures in Tarangire.
Our Choices include:
Mid-Luxury: Baobab Tented Camp
Luxury: Kuro Treetops Lodge
High-End: Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Zanzibar’s Stone Town
Zanzibar Island
You will be transferred to Arusha for an hour’s flight to Zanzibar, where you will spend one night at Stone Town Hotel.Our Choices include:
Mid-Luxury: Kholle House Boutique Hotel
Luxury: Kisiwa House
High-End: Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Zanzibar’s Paradise Island
After a morning guided tour of Stone Town, you will proceed to the beachside of Zanzibar, staying at a hotel you selected in collaboration with our sales team. Post the Stone Town tour, a drive will take you to this idyllic beachside location. You will spend the next three nights on the island, where numerous activities can be organized to enhance your experience. These include snorkeling, diving, a spice tour, Safari Blue, a dolphin tour, and many others. Feel free to add any of these extras to your itinerary.
Your last day marks the end of the 13 Days Safari Trip Tanzania Zanzibar.
We will arrange for your transfer to the airport for your onward flights.
Our Choices include:
Mid-Luxury: Zanzibar Sunrise
Luxury: Gold Zanzibar
High-End: Tulia Zanzibar
Cost Info
PRICE INCLUDES
- All ground transportation
- Professional Safari guide/driver language of your choice is English, French, Italian, Spanish, or German.
- Transportation using 4×4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs for easy viewing and photo taking.
- National Park entrance fees.
- Domestic air transfers from Arusha to Zanzibar
- Government charges
- Taxes VAT included
- Accommodation with meals included as per your final itinerary includes Bed and breakfast in all town hotels and Full board on safari.
PRICE EXCLUDES
- Personal items of nature, such as alcoholic drinks/beverages.
- Tips and gratuities
- Visa to Tanzania
- International flight to the country
Map
Itinerary
- Day 1 - Arrival to Tanzania
- Day 2 - Visit the Foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro
- DAY 3 - Lake Manyara National Park
- Day 4 & 5 - Serengeti National Park - Big Cats of Serengeti
- Day 6 & 7 - Serengeti National Park - Tracking the Wildebeest Migration
- DAY 8 - Ngorongoro Crater
- DAY 9 - Tarangire National Park
- DAY 9- Morning Safari, Fly to Zanzibar Stone Town
- DAY 10- 13 - Beach Relaxation
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