Wildlife Safari & Zanzibar Holiday
Group Departure / Private Departures Are Available
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Price per Person - Based on 2 Pax
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s most iconic national parks, followed by a relaxing beach escape on the stunning island of Zanzibar.
Your adventure begins with an exciting safari, exploring the diverse landscapes and incredible wildlife of northern Tanzania:
After an incredible wildlife adventure, unwind in Zanzibar, a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean. Enjoy pristine white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking sunsets. Whether you choose to relax by the pool, swim in the warm ocean, or explore the island’s rich history and culture, Zanzibar offers the perfect way to end your safari experience.
Join us for the ultimate combination of adventure and relaxation!
Why this itinerary?
“For those that can’t bear sleeping in a tent or during the wettest months, the Marangu route remains a good choice. It is, however, very busy and does not see as much of the mountain as western routes.”
Highlights
“Kilimanjaro: afro-montane forest, Mawenzi, glacial valleys and alpine desert, ascent of Kibo and possible views of Kibo caldera and ash pit. Glaciers and the roof of Africa! ”
You will be met by our driver at Kilimanjaro Airport and then driven to your booked hotel in Arusha. The drive takes about an hour and with a little luck you will get a glimpse of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru. After checking in, your guide will give you a short briefing about your booked trip and then look through your equipment. You have the rest of the day at leisure. In the evening you will be in-vited by your guide to the welcome dinner. Overnight in the Mtoni River Lodge or similar category, (D).
On the second day in Arusha (1,400m) you will be able to relax a little from the long journey, prepare for the upcoming trekking tour and get a little insight into the exciting and rich culture of Tanzania. You will be picked up after breakfast for a half-day sightseeing tour. First experience the hustle and bustle of the lo-cal market in Arusha, and then be driven to the Art Gallery (Cultural Heritage Gallery), a unique cultural center on the outskirts of Arusha. Here you have enough time to look at handicrafts from all over Africa. If you are interested, there is also the opportunity to purchase handicrafts for a fee. In the afternoon, after an extensive exploration of the gallery, you will be driven back to the ho-tel and can relax and prepare for the trek for the rest of the day. Overnight at Hotel Mtoni River Lodge or similar category, (B).
You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning by your safari guide and driven through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park. The landscapes of Lake Manyara are difficult to describe in words, and the game drives along the lake provide excellent photo opportunities. Although small (205 square miles), the park offers breathtaking scenery and is known for its huge mahogany trees, giant figs, lush acacia forest, and a growing population of blue monkeys and baboons. Permanent residents of this park also include impa-las, giraffes, elephants, and large numbers of buffalo. The lake is also home to large numbers of hippos. The park has a number of special features and is famous for its tree-climbing lions, the flamingos on the lakeshore, and the crested eagle and hornbill. Some additional tours are possible on this day, including a bike ride or a boat excursion. In the afternoon transfer to the hotel for Karatu and dinner. Overnight at Eileen’s Trees Inn, (B|L|D).
Tarangire is famous for its varied land-scape with nine different vegetation zones. The landscape of the park is charac-terized by the large number of old, imposing monkey bread trees / baobab trees (the largest on the continent), for which Tarangire is famous. The park’s river is the elixir of life for many wild animals living here, a wide variety of birds, in-cluding lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffalo, antelopes and of course ele-phants. In fact, the park has the largest concentration of elephants in the coun-try and offers unique opportunities to observe elephant families. Today’s picnic spot is fascinating and a viewing point with great views of the river and wildlife and a good chance of seeing big game hunting during your picnic. In the afternoon we continue our game drive before we continue to your accommodation. Overnight at Eileen’s Trees Inn, (B|L|D).
After a hearty breakfast we drive to the UNESCO world natural and cultural heritage Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro is a collapse crater on the edge of the Serengeti. It was created when a volcanic mountain collapsed at this point. The crater extends over 27 hectares, its rim is over 600 meters high, which makes it practically a kind of Noah’s Ark and is inhabited by almost all wildlife species that are native to East Africa. It is one of the very rare places in the entire continent to see the black rhino. Here you will find the greatest concentration of African wildlife. In addition to a river, there are several swamps in the crater, an alkaline lake with a large population of flamingos, a forest and open plains. The caldera consists mostly of open grassland and is the best place in East Africa to see the ‘Big Five’. The elephants with huge tusks that live here are the larg-est on earth. This is attributed to the high mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses. In the afternoon we continue to the Serengeti National Park and end the day with a delicious dinner in our safari camp. Overnight at Embalakai Camp, (B|L|D).
After an early breakfast we head towards the most famous national park in the world, the Serengeti. The further we go into the Serengeti, you will understand why the name means “endless plains” in the local language. The park has an area of 18,000 km² and for the most part the plains stretch to the horizon, our senses play tricks on us and make things that are far away appear much closer. Here is the site of a breathtaking spectacle, the world-famous great migration of the wildebeest, the ‘Great Migration’. More than 2 million wildebeest, hundreds of thou-sands of zebras and all kinds of antelopes, including the abundant impala and Thomson’s gazelles, wander the park following the rain in search of food. These large herds naturally attract predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Many spectacular animal documentaries were filmed in this park. The Serengeti is also home to countless smaller, interesting animals such as mongooses, monkeys, baboons, jackals, foxes, honey badgers, stone hyrax and African hares as well as more than 500 species of birds.Overnight at Embalakai Camp, (B|L|D).
On this day you will get up very early to experience an early morning magical sunrise that you will never forget and to go on a game drive when the animals are more active. This really is one of the nicest experiences. After the game drive, we return to the camp for an extensive brunch and then drive to Arusha. During the ride we will have the opportunity to visit the Olduvai Gorge, a famous place also called the ‘cradle of mankind’. Here Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey the remains of the first man to live on earth. This tour includes a short talk about the archaeologi-cal excavations and geological features of the gorge, as well as a visit to the museum. On the way there is an additional and optional possibility to visit a Maa-sai village and experience the life of these wonderful people who live in harmony with nature. Overnight at the Hotel Mtoni River Lodge, (B,L).
You will be driven to the airport early in the morning to fly to Zanzibar. You will be picked up upon arrival and driven to your accommodation in Matemwe, where you will spend the next four nights. Experience chalk-white sandy beaches, azure blue sea and a fantastic coral reef. Zanzibar is located in the Indian Ocean and consists of the main islands Unguja, known as Zanzibar and Pemba, as well as countless smaller islands. The island of Zanzibar is blessed with natural beauty and rich culture. Warm, sunny climate all year round. Its exciting story with Arab sultans, Portuguese sailors, slave traders and European explorers have shaped the character of this island with its friendly people in a special way. Not to forget the delicious Swahili cuisine with a wide variety of seafood.We can offer you a range of accommodation options in all categories on the island, ensuring that we find the most suitable accommodation for your needs. Overnight at the Magic Boutique Hotel, (B).
You have time to relax here for the next few days. If you want to be active, there are numerous excursions available, including visits to historic Stone Town, Jozani Forest, Prison Island and spice plantations. There are also a variety of adventure activities to participate in, including hiking, bird watching, windsurfing, kite surfing, sea kayaking, and sailing. The island also has fantastic coral reefs per-fect for diving and snorkeling – and you might even be lucky enough to spot dol-phins, green turtles and whale sharks at certain times of the year.
With its beautiful sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and colorful coral reefs, Zanzibar is the perfect destination to end an exciting safari holiday. Overnight at the Magic Boutique Hotel, (B).
Free time until departure. Depending on your flight time, you will be driven back to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) for your international flight home. (B).
We reserve the right to make changes to the program due to special events, force majeure or weather reasons.
Legends: B = breakfast | L = lunch | D = dinner
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