14 Day Serengeti & Beyond: A Tanzania Safari with Zanzibar 2017 Itinerary
14 days
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Small Group Tour
1 Arusha, 1 Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 3 Serengeti, 1 Lake Manyara, 2 Tarangire National Park, 1 Stone Town, 3 Kiwengwa
Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Highlights
- Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss and get to know the locals Enjoy personal game drive experiences in safari vehicles that seat no more than seven Visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site, Africa’s "Garden of Eden" At the Olduvai Gorge Museum view fossils that provide evidence of our ancestors Game drives in Serengeti National Park, with Africa's highest concentration of wildlife In the Serengeti, linger at the Simba Kopje, inspiration for scenes in The Lion King Travel to Tarangire National Park, known for its huge herds of elephants and giraffes Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cultural center of the Zanzibar Archipelago Tour a working spice plantation to learn about the crops of the Spice Islands Enjoy a sunset cruise on a traditional wooden dhow
What's this trip about?
1 Arusha, 1 Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 3 Serengeti, 1 Lake Manyara, 2 Tarangire National Park, 1 Stone Town, 3 Kiwengwa
Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
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End CityOperator does not provide
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Trip includes
- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Flights New York-Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Arusha-Zanzibar & Zanzibar-Dar es Salaam 12 nights First Class accommodations
- 1 night Arusha 1 night Ngorongoro Conservation Area 3 nights Serengeti National Park 1 night Lake Manyara 2 nights Tarangire National Park 1 night Stone Town 3 nights Kiwengwa Hotel porterage All transfers and sightseeing per itinerary in modern 4x4 vehicles on safari and touring vans in Zanzibar 33 meals: 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 12 dinners Services of English-speaking driver-guide on safari and local guide in Zanzibar Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features National Park Fees
Itinerary
DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart for Tanzania
Depart for Tanzania
DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in Kilimanjaro
Arrive in Kilimanjaro; transfer to the hotel in Arusha, the safari capital of northern Tanzania, nestled at the foot of Mt Meru. The rest of the day is yours to rest, relax and get ready for the extraordinary adventure that lies ahead
Overnight: Arusha
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Friday - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Depart for your first exciting day in Ngorongoro at the Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Africa’s "Garden of Eden." Descend almost 2,000 feet to the floor of the crater, one of the largest calderas in the world, containing diverse ecosystems and an astoun...
DAY 4, Saturday - Serengeti National Park, Olduvai Gorge Museum
Explore fabled Serengeti National Park today, stopping en route at the remarkable Olduvai Gorge Museum with its displays of fossils that provide significant evidence of our ancestors almost four million years ago. Unequaled in its natural beauty and undoubtedly the most ...
DAY 5, Sunday - Serengeti Game Drives
Rise before dawn to prepare yourself for the optional Sunrise Balloon Safari -- a truly memorable experience! Take off in a hot air balloon as the sun rises. Float softly over the tranquil landscape viewing wild game roaming the vast plains. A sumptuous champagne breakfa...
DAY 6, Monday - Serengeti Game Drives
The early morning game drive takes you again into the protected Serengeti refuge. The breathtaking savannahs are a stunning backdrop to a diverse and abundant wildlife population throughout the entire year. On your return to the camp, a leisurely lunch and time to relax ...
DAY 7, Tuesday - Lake Manyara National Park
After an early breakfast, bid farewell to the Serengeti plains and continue across the Ngorongoro Conservation area. After a picnic lunch, enter Lake Manyara National Park, world-famous for its nimble blue monkeys, elephants and bright pink-hued flamingos. More than 400 ...
DAY 8, Wednesday - Tarangire National Park
This morning travel to the vast Tarangire National Park, known for its huge herds of elephants and giraffe as well as a remarkable variety of over 500 bird species. The Tarangire River and its tributaries provide the only permanent water supply on Maasai land during the ...
DAY 9, Thursday - Game Drives
The thrilling sounds of the animals and birds in the bush awaken you on your last day on safari. Enjoy an early morning and afternoon game drive in beautiful Tarangire National Park. Time for personal pursuits before tonight’s delightful dinner. Bid a fond farewell to yo...
DAY 10, Friday - Stone Town, Zanzibar
Morning drive to Arusha. After lunch, transfer to the airport in Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel in Stone Town, where you will be introduced to the historic capital of the Zanzibar Archipelago by your local host. The rest of the da...
DAY 11, Saturday - Tour of Stone Town, Visit a Spice Plantation
This morning, enjoy a guided walking tour of Stone Town, famous for its Swahili architecture, a maze of narrow alleyways, ornate wooden doors, and many historical buildings. Then, drive into the picturesque countryside to visit one of the many spice plantations to soak u...
DAY 12, Sunday - Day at Leisure, Sunset Dhow Cruise
A glorious day at leisure to enjoy the delights of the beach. This evening, board a traditional dhow in time to watch the fiery golden sun setting beyond the horizon. Enjoy the peacefulness of the ocean as the dhow silently glides through the water, while savoring a glass of chilled wine
Overnight: Kiwengwa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 13, Monday - Day at Leisure
Today is at leisure to discover on your own. Relax, rejuvenate, enjoy your beautiful surroundings and treasure your last day in this paradise. Perhaps, choose from the many watersports available to discover the underwater paradise brimming with exotic marine life, or indulge with a spa treatment. This evening, savor a delicious dinner at the resort
Overnight: Kiwengwa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 14, Tuesday - Depart Tanzania
Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Dar es Salaam, where you will connect to your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Last Updated: 2/1/2018
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Optional Activities
Serengeti Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast Take off in your hot air balloon as you watch the sunrise over the Serengeti. Drift above the beautiful landscape, watching wild game roam the vast plains below. At the end of your flight, enjoy a sumptuous champagne breakfast laid out in the wild African savanna. Dine on eggs, sausages, and bacon, all cooked over a charcoal fire in the bush. Continue game viewing as you take a leisurely drive back to camp.
*Please note that departure time for this excursion is necessarily very early in the morning, 5 AM or earlier. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours. Agility is required to embark and disembark the balloon basket. Wildlife viewing, quantity and species of animals seen is dependent upon local conditions including weather, wind and seasonal migration patterns.
**Please note, the take-off time and the duration of the flight and tour may vary due to weather conditions. Balloon rides will vary and can take up to an hour.
**Due to limited capacity, advanced booking is recommended for this tour. OnDay : 5 Price : $515 Serengeti Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast Take off in your hot air balloon as you watch the sunrise over the Serengeti. Drift above the beautiful landscape, watching wild game roam the vast plains below. At the end of your flight, enjoy a sumptuous champagne breakfast laid out in the wild African savanna. Dine on eggs, sausages, and bacon, all cooked over a charcoal fire in the bush. Continue game viewing as you take a leisurely drive back to camp.
*Please note that departure time for this excursion is necessarily very early in the morning, 5 AM or earlier. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours. Agility is required to embark and disembark the balloon basket. Wildlife viewing, quantity and species of animals seen is dependent upon local conditions including weather, wind and seasonal migration patterns.
**Please note, the take-off time and the duration of the flight and tour may vary due to weather conditions. Balloon rides will vary and can take up to an hour.
**Due to limited capacity, advanced booking is recommended for this tour. OnDay : 5 Price : $515
Additional Information
Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival transfer, but does include departure transfer and flights Arusha-Zanzibar & Zanzibar-Dar es Salaam.
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