Tanzania and Zanzibar offer a diverse and captivating experience, blending rich cultural heritage with stunning natural beauty. Embark on an extraordinary journey on a Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach experience that seamlessly blends the thrill of wildlife encounters with the serenity of pristine shores. Begin your adventure in Tanzania's iconic national parks, such as the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, where the vast landscapes teem with diverse wildlife, including the Big Five. Witness the annual migration of wildebeest and zebras, creating a spectacle unlike any other. Transition to the idyllic beaches of Zanzibar, where turquoise waters and powdery sands await. Explore Stone Town's rich history, indulge in spice tours, and unwind in luxurious beach resorts. This combination promises an unforgettable fusion of untamed beauty and tranquil relaxation, providing the ultimate East African escape.
Optional Extras and Excursions
For up-to-date and confirmed pricing info for optional items, please drop us an inquiry. • Scuba diving & snorkeling • Stone Town tour • Spice tours • Dolphin tours • Boat cruises • Watersports - kayaking, sailing & windsurfing
INCLUSIONS
• Transport in a modified 4WD Land Cruiser or Land Rover with a photographic roof • All airport pickups and drop-offs • Accommodation and meals in Hotels/ Lodges/ Tented Camps as per itinerary • Game drives in 4x4 safari vehicle with pop roof ideal for photographing • Services of professional English-speaking safari guide • All park fees and crater service fees • Enough drinking water during the trek/Safari • Camping facilities tents, tables, chairs, mess tent, and private portable toilet • Portable toilet • Rescue fees • Guiding fees • Porters’ salaries • Cook allowances • Conservation fees • Local government taxes
EXCLUSIONS
• Visa fees and travel insurance • International flights • Olduvai Gorge fees • Tipping and gratuities • All items of a personal nature i.e., telephones, mosquito repellents, etc. • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages
After breakfast and briefing, drive to Londorossi Park Gate (about a 3-hour drive). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite. Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft Distance: 6km/4mi Hiking Time: 2-3 hours Habitat: Montane Forest Meals: Lunch and Dinner
DAY 2: MTI MKUBWA CAMP TO SHIRA ONE CAMP
After breakfast, we continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. After several streams are crossed, we continue over the Shira Ridge then gently downwards to Shira 1 camp located by a stream on the Shira Plateau. Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3500m/11,500ft Distance: 8km/5mi Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Moorland Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: SHIRA 1 CAMP TO SHIRA 2 CAMP
After breakfast, a gentle hike across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. A variety of hikes are available on the Plateau, making this an excellent acclimatization day. Elevation: 3500m/11,500ft to 3850m/12,600ft Distance: 8km/5mi Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Moorland Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 4: SHIRA 2 CAMP TO BARRANCO CAMP
From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the southeast towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day. Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft Distance: 8km/5mi Walking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Semi-desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 5: BARRANCO CAMP TO KARANGA CAMP
Post-breakfast, our departure from Barranco initiates an ascent along a challenging ridge, ascending the Barranco Wall. Our route leads us to the Karanga Valley and a crucial junction where it intersects with the Mweka Trail. The journey through this steep terrain offers both physical and visual challenges, showcasing the diverse landscapes encountered as we progress on our adventure. Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft Distance: 5km/3mi Climbing Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 6: KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP
We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft Distance: 4km/2mi Climbing Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 7: BARAFU CAMP TO SUMMIT (OPTIONAL CAMP AT THE SUMMIT OR DESCEND TO BARAFU CAMP)
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point, you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow on your 1- hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 8: MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE TO ARUSHA
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and T-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). A Safari vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha (around 2.5 hrs). Dinner and overnight at Skill Forest Lodge in Arusha where our safari expert will meet you and give you a safari briefing before going to bed for the overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 9: RELAX AT ARUSHA
DAY 10: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast drive to Tarangire National Park with picnic lunches for a day of game drive. This park is located 120km southwest of Arusha. In this astonishing park, expect to see substantial herds of Elephants gathering alongside the Tarangire River along with many other species of animals e.g. Wildebeest, Lions, Buffaloes, Zebras, and prolific birds. In the evening drive to Omega View Hotelin Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 11: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast drive to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority designated the UNESCO World Heritage. On the way you will stop at the Olduvai Gorge (optional) where anthropologists Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey made significant discoveries contributing to the theory that human life originated in Africa. After stopping for your picnic lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping) in Serengeti you will continue further into the park game drive en route arriving in time for dinner and overnight at Moyo Tented Camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 12: FULL-DAY GAME DRIVES AT SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, you will have a full-day game drive in the park where you expect to see lots of animals. Serengeti`s Name comes from the Maasai Language meaning endless plain. Therefore, is home to many animals including Lions, Elephants, Giraffe, Wildebeest, Zebra, Leopard, Cheetah, warthogs, Hyena plus a lot and lots of bird life. In many cases, migration is taking place around Serengeti and at that particular time millions of wildebeest and zebra are mingling together followed by predators. Dinner and Overnight at Moyo Tented Camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 13: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK to NGORONGORO CRATER
After early breakfast set off for an early morning game drive in the Serengeti. After lunch proceed to Ngorongoro game drive en route arriving in time for dinner and overnight at Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro.
DAY 14: NGORONGORO CRATER to ARUSHA
After breakfast you will descend into the crater for a wonderful crater tour with a picnic lunch inside the Ngorongoro Crater often described as one of the wonders of the world and a designated UNESCO World Heritage; It is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s densest animal populations. It is one of the few places where the rare black rhinos can be observed in their natural setting. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds, and other species. With a bit of luck, the ‘Big Five’ can be spotted during one game drive only. Then late afternoon drives back to Arusha for an overnight at Green Mountain Hotel.
DAY 15: ARUSHA to ZANZIBAR BEACH
After Breakfast leave the hotel and drive to Arusha airport for Zanzibar. Pick-up from Zanzibar airport, dinner, and overnight at Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 16 & 17: ZANZIBAR BEACH
The next two days of this Zanzibar Beach Resort Holiday Package are free for you to enjoy the exotic Spice Island as you please. If watersports are your thing, the beach resort has a professional PADI-accredited dive center on-site that can help organize and oversee your snorkeling and scuba diving trips. With some of the best diving in the world and a company that knows the best locations, your diving adventures are in good hands. The qualified divers at the dive center can also provide tuition to new and novice divers. Other watersports include sailing, kayaking, and windsurfing, as well as dolphin cruises and boat trips. If you would like to see more of Zanzibar Island, you can book a tour through the hotel concierge. A spice tour is recommended and will saturate your senses with amazing aromas which confirm why Zanzibar is known as Spice Island. The old quarter of Zanzibar City, called Stone Town, is well worth a visit too. Explore this historic town of winding alleys, a bustling market, fascinating architecture, and beautifully carved and decorated doors to discover more about the island's fascinating history. At the end of your laid-back beach days sprinkled with exciting adventures, enjoy sundowners and toast to another day in paradise. In the evenings, dine at the beach resort to the sounds of the resident band, in tropical island style. Then you can unwind at the resort's pool and lounge bars or retire to your comfortable chalet.
Wake up with the birds on day four of your Zanzibar Beach Resort Holiday to catch an early walk on the beach and maybe a final swim in the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the beach resort and then it is time to say goodbye to this tropical beach paradise. your driver collects you from the beach resort and drives you back to the airport where this short, and surprisingly cheap, Zanzibar vacation finishes.
