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Serengeti & Zanzibar

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Special Tour 8 day
Serengeti & Zanzibar Zanzibar, Tanzania

This 8-day itinerary offers guests the opportunity to experience the best of Tanzania. Passing through the Arusha hub and exploring the Manyara National Park, the famous Ngorongoro Crater and looking for the Big Five in the Serengeti before heading for a beach break on the island of Zanzibar.


DEPARTURE LOCATION
Arusha Airport (Google Map)

RETURN LOCATION
Arusha Airport (Google Map)

INCLUDED
  • 1 night stay in Arusha Planet Lodge BB
  • Full board accommodation on safari ( breakfast lunch and dinner)
  • Half board accommodation in Zanzibar ( breakfast, and dinner)
  • All national park entrance fees (valid 24hours single entry as per itinerary)
  • All Airport transfers as per itinerary
  • All excursions and activities as per itinerary
  • Overland safari transportation and game drives in our 7-seater 4×4 Landcruiser
  • Services of a professional experienced English-speaking Driver/Guide
  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
  • Complementary 1litre mineral water per person per day in safari vehicle
  • Prices only apply if a safari takes place and is completed within the specified price periods.
  • Specific prices will provided for any safaris or services that extend into next price period

NOT INCLUDED
  • International air transportation
  • Visa fees
  • International departure tax unless included in international air ticket
  • Incidental tips to hotel/lodge staff and porters (budget approximately US$ 2 – US$ 4 per person per day), gratuity to tour driver/guide (budget approximately US$ 8-10 per person per day)
  • All items of a personal nature such as laundry and drinks and all other services not mentioned under inclusions above.
  • Travel Insurance
Day 1: Arusha-Manyara-Karatu

On arrival at Arusha Airport you are met by our representative and drive to Manyara National Park a for game drive with a packed lunch.

Game drives in Lake Manyara National Park are among the different ways of Wildlife viewing which take place at this destination that is located in one of the popular parts of Tanzania. Located near Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park has amazing views such as the rocky rift valley escarpment, acacia and baobab trees as well as open savannah plains which act as habitat for the wildlife species that can be seen during game drives.

You arrive at Pamoja Africa Farm Lodge Karatu where you check in for your 1 night stay and enjoy dinner before relaxing for the rest of the evening.

All 14 cottages overlook the beautiful active Farm, and the Ngorongoro Forest. Each cottage has infinite views of the gorgeous surrounding area. Every room is tastefully decorated with all the amenities one would expect in a 5 star luxury lodge.

The spectacular stone rooms have all the luxuries, including a main lounge, grand central hallway, dining room, spa, boutique, outside fire place, a well-positioned swimming pool, excellent Wi-Fi, is wheel chair accessible and well suitable for children of all ages.

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti

After breakfast at the lodge you depart for the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive with a packed lunch.

Drive Ngorongoro Crater for game drive with packed lunch.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtakingly beautiful setting and the best place in East Africa to see the Big Five. It is a great way to start your African safari adventure and one of the world’s most astonishing and renowned natural wonders. The Ngorongoro Crater and surrounding highlands together form one of Africa’s most beautiful regions with some of the most fertile and richest grazing grounds in Africa and home to the highest density of big game in Africa.

You depart for the Serengeti this afternoon arriving at the Serengeti Serena Lodge where you check in and enjoy dinner.

Day 3: Serengeti

Breakfast at the camp and check out. A full day is spent game-viewing in Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Dinner and overnight stay at the Serengeti Serena Lodge.

Day 4: Serengeti

Breakfast at the camp and check out. The morning is spent game-viewing in Serengeti with and drive back to Karatu in the afternoon. Game drive en route. Dinner and overnight stay at the Pamoja Afrika Karatu Farm Lodge.

Day 5: Arusha -Zanzibar

After breakfast at the lodge you transfer back to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. On arrival Zanzibar you are met by our representative who transfers you to Nungwi Dreams Hotel . Nungwi Dreams offers an unrivaled collection of luxury rooms and a villa, combining elegant modern architecture with subtle Swahili elements. Created with our guests in mind, we have designed spaces to evoke a complete sense of relaxation and tranquility, while perfectly framing the expansive views of the Indian Ocean.

Day 6: Zanzibar

You continue your stay in Zanzibar and have the day at leisure to relax at your hotel or book some extra tours and excursions for the day.

Day 7: Zanzibar

After breakfast at the hotel you depart for a full day Spice tour, Stone town tour and a visit to Prison Island.

Lunch is for your own account.

You return to the hotel in the late afternoon and this evening enjoy dinner.

Day 8: Zanzibar

After breakfast you check out and transfer to the Airport where you check in for your onward flight.

This 8-day itinerary offers guests the opportunity to experience the best of Tanzania.