13 Days Tanzania Adventure Safari Combined Zanzibar

13 Days Tanzania Adventure Safari Combined Zanzibar

Day 1:

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, your Tanzania Specialist guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Settle into your accommodation, relax and get used to the African atmosphere. Ready to start your safari proper in the morning. Overnight at Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge or similar

Day 2:

Today is at leisure to give you time to acclimatize. You can relax at the swimming pool or explore the environment surrounding the lodge. Your guide will visit you at the lodge for a safari briefing. If you like to do an activity today, just let us know, there are plenty of options like walking, canoeing or a city tour. Overnight at Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge or similar. All meals included.

Day 3:

After breakfast your guide will pick you up at your hotel and drive you to Arusha National Park, where your safari starts. This charming park has a rich diversity of landscapes and wildlife. From lakes, waterfalls and swamps to volcanos, mountains and tropical rainforest. They attract many beautiful birds including silvery-cheeked hornbill and thousands of pink-hued flamingos. This park is also the only place in northern Tanzania where you can easily spot the black-and-white colobus monkey. One of the popular safari activities in this national park is a canoe or walking safari with an armed ranger. A great change to enjoy wildlife up close, from a different perspective than sitting in a safari vehicle. Overnight at Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge or similar. All meals included.

Day 4:

Today is at leisure. You can choose to relax at the pool or go on one of the many activities, such as:

Mountainbike tour through villages and beautiful nature
Visit the Materuni Waterfalls at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro
Walking tour through coffee plantations
Visit local market
Horse riding
Nature walk or canoeing at Lake Duluti

Overnight at Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge or similar. All meals included.

Day 5:

oday you depart after breakfast to Tarangire National Park for a full day game drives. Since this is one of the lesser known parks in Tanzania, it still has an authentic safari atmosphere. The hilly landscape scattered with grand Baobab trees against the blue sky is breathtaking. Witness the world’s largest concentration of elephants. Herds of up to 300 elephants can be seen around the Tarangire River, drinking or enjoying a mud bath. Apart from elephants, Tarangire is a paradise for bird lovers. In the area around these swamps you can also see lions, leopards, cheetahs and even tree-climbing pythons. Overnight at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja lodge or similar. All meals included.

Day 6 - 7:

Today you continue your safari to Serengeti National Park. This the place were the most impressive nature documentaries were shot. The endless plains and abundance of wildlife are unsurpassed. The annual Wildebeest Migration of more than a million wildebeest is probably Serengeti’s main draw. It is a true spectacle of nature and impressive to see millions of wildebeest, zebras and gazelle thunder across the endless plains of the Serengeti. Together with your guide you will be looking for the herds across the plains. Apart from the migratory animals you will also get to see lots of other animals, like lions, cheetahs, leopards, and many more. Expect to be impressed by the natural beauty of Africa’s most famous park. If you like to watch wildlife from another perspective, we recommend you to go on a Balloon Safari. It is an amazing experience to drift silently above the plains with herds of wildlife. Overnight at Ole Serai Luxury Camps or similar. All meals included.

Day 8:

After breakfast you will drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On this route there will be a high chance of seeing a lot of wildlife. After arriving at the crater rim you wil descend to the Ngorongoro Crater floor. The views are amazing! This collapsed volcano creates an unique ecosystem with a wide variety of vegetation. Enjoy the beautiful colors of the landscapes and the wealth of animals. The crater is home to the highest concentration wildlife in Africa and is full of elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos and even the rare black rhino. This is one of the best places to spot all of the Big Five. The views from the crater rim over the crater floor are incredible. Because of its natural beauty the Ngorongoro Crater is chosen as one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders. There are a range of activities to do in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, like visiting a Maasai village or the Elephant Caves. Overnight at Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge or similar. All meals included.

Day 9 - 12:

Unwind and enjoy laid-back beach life on the tropical Zanzibar Island at Qambani Luxury Resort. Miles and miles of white sandy beaches dotted with palm trees, surrounded by the clear azure water of the Indian Ocean. These two days are at leisure with no activities planned. You can explore the amazing coral reefs and swim among tropical reef fish. The beautiful beaches offer plenty of opportunities for surfers, snorkelers, divers and sunbathers.

Day 13:

This morning will be at leisure. In the afternoon your driver transfers you to the airport for your departure flight. On day 11 you will arrive back home. You like to extend Zanzibar Island with another beach destination the pristine Pemba Island or Mafia Island? Just email us.

Price:

USD 4,950 per person (at least 2 persons), contact us for Single Supplement and extra nights extension.

Price includes:

Pickup Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the lodge

Transfer from the Lodge to Kilimanjaro Airport

Accomodations

Game drives trough the National Parks

Luxorious private 4×4 Safari Jeep with pop-up roof and big windows, especially designed for high end safari game drives

English speaking private guide during the whole safari

Park Fees for all national parks

Crater Fee

Breakfast, lunch and dinner during your safari (full board), excluding day 1, because most likely you will arrive in the evening

Price excludes:

All items of a personal nature

Gratuities for safari guide and lodge staff ( please tip separately)

Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure

Travel insurance if needed

Visa fee ( 50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)

Drinks and beverages in lodges

Increase in park fees or other charges beyond our control

NOTE:

Depending on your budget and requirements, the itinerary can be altered to make use of a different standard of accommodation

There are various Kenya safari options that can be booked in conjunction with this itinerary as an add-on package