11 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar

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Tanzania Wildlife Safari and Zanzibar Beach Tour

The 11-day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Trip begins in Moshi, Tanzania, and includes an overnight stay at a Lake Manyara lodge.

The next four days are spent touring the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater from Lake Manyara, going through the Malanja Depression and Masai communities. After that, the Tanzania safari takes you to Arusha via Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley, where you will catch a flight to Zanzibar Island.

The Tanzania and Zanzibar Trip’s following five nights are spent on Zanzibar Island, where you may enjoy the island’s beautiful beaches, watersports, and cultural and outdoor activities.

Scuba diving, boat trips to Indian Ocean islands, and tours of Stone Town or spice plantations are among the activities available on Zanzibar. Accommodation on Zanzibar Island is available at five-star resorts and hotels on the island’s east coast.

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Moshi, Tanzania + -

Arrival in Moshi. You will be picked up by our driver from the airport, and transferred to the Moshi countryside, where you will overnight in comfort in preparation for your safari trip.

Staying at Bristol Cottages – This elegant and welcoming country house offers delicious fresh food and warm hospitality in the Moshi countryside for you and your family. The surroundings are beautiful and green, and wandering in the expansive grounds spotting birds is simply lovely. Feel free to explore the wilderness on your holidays.

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park + -

An exciting afternoon game drive safari at Lake Manyara National Park – This park is home to many of Africa’s greatest animals, including Masai giraffe, elephant, crocodile, hippo and plains zebra. It is also home to over 400 species of bird, including the fish eagle, flamingo and tawny eagle.

Staying at Kirurumu Tented Lodge– This is fabulous honeymoon lodging in luxury tents. The surroundings are equally fabulous, with the Ngorongoro Highlands rising behind the camp, and the rift valley floor at the front. Just the perfect safari holiday.

Day 3: Serengeti National Park + -

Take a thrilling safari game drive towards the Serengeti – This world-famous national park is home to the African “Big Five” along with giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, monkeys, baboons, hippo and antelope.  For those who visit at the right time of year, there is also the chance to see the Great Migration in full swing.

 

Staying at Mapito Tented Camp – A luxury tented camp tucked away in a clearing.  Spend the evening sitting around the blazing campfire and listen to the sounds of the African night fill your ears.

Day 4: Full Day Serengeti National Park + -

Full day to explore the Serengeti, perhaps spotting animals you may not have spotted on your first game drives.

 

Staying at Mapito Tented Camp.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Tour + -

Take an exhilarating guided walk at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater where, accompanied by a ranger or Masai guide, you will spot birds and monkeys in the verdant surrounds, and really feel you have experienced Tanzania on foot.

Staying at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge – The view of the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater is simply unbelievable from this lodge. Feel free to take a dip in the swimming pool, which is located on the rim of the crater.

Day 6 - A Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive + -

Take a thrilling full day game drive on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater – A really special place where you can spot the famous African ‘Big Five’, which consists of cape buffo, elephant, black rhino, leopard and lion. A game drive on the crater floor, with its astounding concentration of wild animals, is simply unbeatable!

Staying at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.

Day 7: Zanzibar + -

Today you will head for the beaches of Zanzibar, Tanzania’s own Indian Ocean island paradise. You can simply relax and enjoy the sunshine on your honeymoon, and while away the days soaking in the laid-back atmosphere.

Staying at The Zanzibari Hotel – a delightfully tranquil boutique hotel in Nungwi, on the northern-most tip of the island.  All rooms enjoy views over the verdant and brightly-coloured gardens, and of course the Indian Ocean, and the infinity pool is the best place to seek relief from the midday heat.

Day 8 - 10: Nungwi, ZanzibarA Full Day of Game Drives in Mikumi National Park + -

Days to spend relaxing in Nungwi. Staying at The Zanzibari Hotel.

Day 11: Depart + -

Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward journey, in accordance with your schedule.

  • Accommodation Full Board (All Meals)

     

  • Transportation with Driver/Guide During Safari

     

  • Vehicle Supplement Fee for all Parks

     

  • All Park Fees

     

  • Costs of a Personal Nature

     

  • Tips to your Driver/Guide During Safari

     

  • Alcoholic Beverages

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