Authentic Tanzania Surrounded by Beauty & Culture

Meet and greet upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO) exit point by our team, pick up and transfer to your Karatu hotel. (optional;En-route to karatu clients will have opportunity to do Mto wa mbu cultural Tour) on arrival at your hotel in Karatu Check in freshen up and prepare for dinner. Overnight stay in Karatu (with dinner & breakfast included) HB

Head out after breakfast for the drive to Serengeti National Park. The word “Serengeti” is derived from the Maasai language, meaning “endless plain.” En-route to the Serengeti you can opt to visit Masaai Village, a perfect place to explore Maasai culture and even participate in some tribal activities. Or visit Olduvai Gorge, known as the Cradle of Humanity; the Museum is a testament to the long journey that humanity has made from its humble roots in East Africa to its current state as the dominant species on earth. Enjoy a game drive en-route to your lodge. Dinner & Overnight Serengeti (with lunch, dinner & breakfast)

Highlights:
 Meet the Masaai people of Tanzania (Optional)
 Visit the Cradle of Mankind (Optional)
 The Serengeti – host the annual migration of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and numerous other species of animals indigenous to the area.
 Entering the Big cat area of Tanzania
 More than 30 species of large herbivores and nearly 500 species of birds

Masai Village Visit: A visit to a Maasai Boma (Masai village tour) is an interesting experience. On arrival at the village, you can expect to be greeted in the traditional manner, excited children and adults welcome you with song and dance, at certain times, and one of the dancers will jump up and down gracefully. The jumps are several feet high and as they jump higher the singers will raise the pitch of their voices. You will be invited to try jumping – (dancing), too. Thereafter receive a warm welcome into the unique oval, dome shaped homesteads (called Manyatta). The homesteads are made of cow dung and clay plastered over stick frames with thatched roofs, it is the job of the Maasai women to build these sturdy dwellings. Get a wonderful opportunity to learn about the history, culture and lifestyle of these Maasai. There is also the opportunity to learn about some of the customary practices, such as fire-making or beadwork, and to speak to the villagers in their homes.

Relax with a-full day in the endless plain of Serengeti with game drives – unequaled for its beauty and home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. The huge herds of plains game such as wildebeest, zebra and antelope dominate the park while the attendant predators such as lion and cheetah are to be found amongst the many kopjes scattered across the plain. Its landscape varies from open grass plains in the south, savanna with scattered acacia trees in the center, hilly, wooded grassland in the north, to extensive woodland and black clay plains to the west.

Depending on your preference, there are a couple of options with regards to how your day is structured in the Serengeti. One option could be to start your day with an early morning Balloon excursion followed with picnic breakfast at the end, second option is to break camp early and head out with a picnic breakfast on a morning game drive, returning to camp in time for lunch. Alternatively, you can eat breakfast in camp and head out with a picnic lunch on an afternoon game drive, returning in the mid-afternoon. In the evening transfer back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. (with lunch, dinner & breakfast)

After an early breakfast, pack your bags and depart with your driver to Ngorongoro Crater, an early start to the day is best in order to avoid the later influx of tourists into the Ngorongoro Crater. The park gate opens at 0600 Am, so it is best to be there as close to this time as possible. There are a number of lions which are typically larger in size than an average lion due the large amount of game in the area. The crater floor tends to get very busy, with there often being numerous vehicles at any wildlife sighting.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a large, unbroken, un-flooded caldera, formed when a giant volcano erupted and collapsed some three million years ago. Had it not become a caldera, it is possible that the volcanic mountain would be about the same height as Kilimanjaro. The caldera is 600m deep, 16km across and 265 sq km in area. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and game viewing, in what has been described as the eighth wonder of the world. Many of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino can be seen grazing on the open grassland of the crater floor, surrounded by some of the 25,000 large animals that occupy the crater, including lion, cheetah, wildebeest, eland, zebra and gazelle. Flamingo, among other bird species, can often be seen feeding at Makat Soda Lake as well. Late -afternoon drive to your lodge for your overnight stay. (with lunch, dinner & breakfast)

Highlights:
 A natural wonder of the world and is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
 The crater is packed with wildlife, including the big 5.
 Best place to see black rhino in Tanzania as well as prides of lion that include black-mane males.
 Flamingos and a variety of other water birds around the soda lake on the crater floor.

Drive to Lake Eyasi, a mildly alkaline lake about 55km long. If seeing hundreds of species of birds excites you, Lake Eyasi is a perfect destination for you to see flamingos, pelicans, spoonbills, weavers, spurfowls, storks, barbets, egrets and more. The visit includes meeting the Hadzabe & Datoga people and spend the day observing their ways. The Hadzabe is an indigenous tribe known as the hunter gatherer Bushmen. Visit their homesteads and learn more about their life style. Hunting in groups with bows and arrows, this tribe is able to survive with what the environment provides. The Hadzabe bushmen treat diseases with their own medicines. The Hadzabe speak a very unique click language. Apart from this cultural activity the area offers superb hiking, bird watching and beautiful scenery. (with lunch, dinner & breakfast)

Welcome to the spice-Island of Zanzibar, after breakfast, pack your bags, depart camp and will continue with the drive to the relevant Arusha Airport. Here you will bid your guide farewell as you board your flight to Zanzibar. Meet and greet upon arrival at Zanzibar airport exit point by our team, pick up ready for Stone town & Prison Island Tour.

STONE TOWN & PRISON ISLAND: (CITY TOUR): upon arrival at the spice Island of Zanzibar, you will have the chance to explore the island and its hidden treasures. Discover the Stone Town & Prison Island on a city tour. Stone Town was recently declared as one of the world’s heritage sites. With your guide, you will walk in the footsteps of Arab sultans of Zanzibar, the Portuguese, British, the Germany Architectures and hear more about those days when Zanzibar was a center of commerce of the world. Dinner and stay overnight back at your Hotel. (FB)

Day 7: SAFARI BLUE TOUR: Menai Bay: Leaving from Fumba, which is in the South East and still a very untouched and remote area in Zanzibar, you will head on a trip in traditional wooden dhows towards your first snorkel stop. On the way you will hopefully meet Dolphins, playing around in the shallow Marine Park of Menai Bay. After enjoying the beautiful underwater world of Zanzibar with your snorkeling guide, you head towards a second snorkeling stop. The reefs surrounding the sand bank are your second snorkeling trip the underwater world which will seem very different compared to your first stop. Enjoy the short trip with your boat towards your final stop where you reach the beautiful island of Kwale, and our crew will be waiting for you! With Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included) FB

Mangroves: Depending on the tides we may stop in a very special place, where our boats are taking you into the world of an island full of mangroves for a swim. The tidal lagoon has centuries of history stored in its coral. It’s a different swimming experience with warm waters and a stunning location for photographs.

Lunch: On this secluded uninhabited Island, you will enjoy the lunch fit for Kings from an Island in the Indian Ocean! After your main course we will start a fruit journey with you with up to 15 different fruits.

SPECIAL INFORMATION
• Please pack sunscreen and a hat for your boat excursion , as you are out in the sun all day
• Please bring a towel and your swim wear, as you get the possibility to swim and snorkel during the trip • Please do not purchase any large shells or coral from local vendors as it promotes the destruction of our fragile marine ecosystem
• It is advised to wear shoes that are easy to slip in and out and that don’t get damaged by water
• Be aware of sea urchins when standing barefoot at the beach (they are not dangerous but can be painful)

Day 8 –: Beach Leisure day (FB) Depending on your preference you will have a full day of enjoyment and relaxation on beautiful clean beaches and swim or dive in the clear warm water. be sure to indulge as the sun melts away and the sky turns to night. In the afternoon, you will get a time to go to nearby streets and choose a restaurant to which you will taste local food and enjoy good company with local people as well as delicious spice bites of the Island. Dinner and stay overnight back to your Hotel. With Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included) FB

Departure: After breakfast, you will depart to Zanzibar Airport for your flight home, you will then catch your international flight and bid farewell to your guide for your onward journey. it is with great regret to inform you that your Tanzania Safari & Beach vacation has come to an end. While memories last forever, we do hope you will return one day to retrace the steps of the adventure you just completed with us. We wish you a safe and enjoyable trip to your next destination/flight home.

Rate Includes:
• Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) accommodation while on safari
• Half board accommodation in Karatu (Dinner & Breakfast)
• Return Airport Transfers
• All game drives viewing in a custom built 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
• All park and entrance fees
• Transportation with 4×4 vehicles with viewing roofs
• Professional English-speaking driver/guide during the safari.
• Bottled water in safari vehicles 

• Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fee
• Current Government taxes and levies
• Arusha – Zanzibar flight one way.
• 24-Hour support during the safari from our office in Tanzania.

Rate Excludes:
• International flights
• INFRASTRUCTURE TAX: Infrastructure tax of $1 per person per night, this will be collected directly at the hotel reception.
• Sigle rooms supplement (except on the 1-person rate)
• Serengeti Night game drive (Optional) -USD $95 per person
• Balloon excursion in Serengeti (Optional) – (Optional) – USD $599 per adult, USD 549 Per Child 5-15yrs)
• Walking Safari & Sundowner Serengeti (Optional) – USD $50 per person
• Masaai village tour (Optional) -USD $30pp
• Mto wa mbu cultural Tour (Optional) – USD $20pp -Bustling with a variety of cultures from around Tanzania, the little town of Mto Wa Mbu lies at the entrance to Lake Manyara National Park. A local agricultural hub, the town is famous for its crops of rice and the distinctive red bananas that Tanzania is known for. A half-day tour of the town in the company of a local guide gives travelers the opportunity to interact with local farmers, as well as artisans, craftsmen and painters. A sampling of the local banana beer adds a unique taste of local flavor.
• Driving to the North to witness crossing in the Mara-river (Optional) – USD $65 per person (fuel-car supplements)
• Olduvai Gorge Tour (Optional) -USD $50pp
• Safari Blue Tour – (Optional) USD $ 50PP
• Stone Town & Prison Island Tour (Optional) USD $30PP
• Entry visa to Tanzania
• Travel and health insurance
• Additional nights beyond the standard hotel nights included
• Gratuities to your guide, hotel staff and porters
• Meals, drinks and excursions not described in the itinerary
• Any other items of a personal nature, laundry, telephone and postage