Tanzania Safari & Beach holiday (12 Days)

Meet and greet upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO) exit point by our team, pick up and transfer to your Arusha hotel. Check in freshen up and spend the rest of the day at your hotel, an oasis of serenity amidst one of Africa’s most vibrant cosmopolitan capital cities. Overnight stay in Arusha (with breakfast included) BB

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, 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 large number of 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. 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.

Head out after an early breakfast for the drive to the 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 as 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. On Arrival at the Naabi Gate a welcome table will be set up either at the entrance gate or a short distance away, with tea and coffee, cold drinks and snacks, allowing you to refresh while your guide briefs you on the surrounding area. After hot/cold drinks and snacks, experience your first taste of the great Serengeti and the Lion King Safari on an afternoon game drive with one of the superb guides. In the evening transfer back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay

Highlights:
 Meet the Masaai people of Tanzania (optional)
 Visit the Cradle of Mankind (optional)
 The Serengeti – host to 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

Relax with 2-full day in the endless plain of Serengeti with game drives – unequalled 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 centre, 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.

Welcome to the spice-Island of Zanzibar, after breakfast, pack your bags, depart camp and will continue with the game drive to the relevant airstrip (Kusini, Grumeti, Kogatende). Here you will bid your guide farewell as you board your flight to Zanzibar. Meet and greet upon arrival at Zanzibar International airport exit point by our team, pick up and transfer to your Zanzibar hotel. Check in freshen up and spend the rest of the day at your hotel, where you’ll have free time to relax or have leisure walks on the beach. Once refreshed you will then make your way to the dining area for dinner. Overnight stay in Zanzibar Dinner & Breakfast included) HB

Depending on your preference on day 7 and 11, there are a variety of optional activities available. Your days are therefore open to be structured as you choose, with either as much relaxing by the pool, or as many activities as you wish. Options are:

Option 1: JOZANI & SPICE TOUR Morning breakfast ready for the drive to Jozani Forest to enjoy seeing the Red Colobus monkeys then proceeding to the Spice farm, where you can see a variety of spice plants and herbs. Testing the fruits and spices will give you the authentic taste. After the tours, drive back to your lodge for dinner & overnight (HB) extra supplement (optional)

Option 2: Beach Leisure day (FB) Today you will have a full day of enjoyment and relaxation on beautiful clean beaches and swim, snorkel or dive in the clear warm water. be sure to indulge as the sun melts away and the sky turns to night. In the evening, 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.

Option 3: CITY TOUR & SHOPPING: After breakfast at the hotel, you will have the chance to explore the island and its hidden treasures. Travel deep into the interior to see the fragrant spice Island. Discover the Stone Town 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. (HB) extra supplement (optional)

Option 4: Nakupenda Tour: After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel for full day beach adventures ‘Nakupenda is a Swahili word for I love you’ Tour (Sand Bank Picnic) includes sailing dhow to visiting the historical Prison Island, now stand as a home of giant tortoise living for more than 120 years. After that, it’s time to relax on the white sands of the Pange Sandbank and soak up the Zanzibar Sun. Admire the breath-taking view of the turquoise waters that surround you and the birds that loom up above. Snorkelling, swimming with BBQ lunch on the tour with fruits, water, soft drinks. Drive back to the hotel for overnight (FB) extra supplement (optional)

Departure: After breakfast, you will depart to Zanzibar Airport for your flight home or connecting to Dar es Salaam Airport, 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 the memories will 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.

END OF YOUR TANZANIA HOLIDAY

Included in the Package:
• Kilimanjaro international airport (JRO) meet and greet at the arrival terminal
• 1 Nights stay at hotel/lodge in Arusha on HB
• 1 Nights stay at hotel/lodge in Ngorongoro on HB
• 3 Nights stay at hotel/lodge in Serengeti on full board basis
• 6 Night stay at hotel/lodge in Zanzibar Area on Half board basis
• Return Airport Transfers in JRO & ZNZ
• 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
• 24-Hour support during the safari from our office in Tanzania.

Excluded from the Package:
• International flights
• Local Flight Serengeti – Zanzibar flight one way.
• INFRASTRUCTURE TAX: Infrastructure tax of $1 per person per night, this will be collected directly at the hotel reception.
• Single rooms supplement (except on the 1-person rate)
• Balloon excursion in Serengeti (Optional)–USD $599 per adult, USD 549 Per Child 5-15yrs)
• Masaai village tour (Optional) -USD $20 per person
• Olduvai Gorge Tour (Optional) -USD $50pp
• 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