Tanzania Scheduled Safari and the Island of Zanzibar

Type: Scheduled
Duration: 11 days/10 nights
Price: USD3280 pps*
Highlights: Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Zanzibar

This safari visits the highlights of Northern Tanzania and includes the magic of the Serengeti, abundance of Ngorongoro Crater, the contrast of Tarangire, the simplicity of Lake Manyara and finally the beaches of Zanzibar – join all of this on a scheduled departure travelling within a small group.

Day 1: Arusha - Lake Manyara

This scheduled safari begins in the afternoon as you depart Arusha and pass through the Masai Steppe filled with many picturesque African villages as well as maize, coffee and banana plantations. At the town of Makuyuni you turn North West and continue the journey up through a scenic escarpment that brings you to your lodge, perched on the edge of the Rift Valley with stunning views over the distant Lake Manyara. Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena on full board basis.

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Day 2: Lake Manyara - Serengeti

After breakfast there is a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park that returns to the lodge for lunch. Leaving Lake Manyara behind, the journey continues North West across the stunning hilly countryside of the highlands which is filled with wheat and coffee plantations, and then into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. From here lie the vast plains of the Serengeti, where you’ll hopefully start spotting game well before you get into the park. Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

Morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park.
Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.

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Day 4: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast you depart for Ngorongoro viewing game across the vast Serengeti plains, stopping off at Olduvai Gorge en route. The Gorge acquired its name from the Sansevieria bush that grows profusely in the area, named Olduvai by the Maasai. The Gorge is about 50km long and in some places around 90m deep and is found between the Crater and the Serengeti. It was first discovered by a German entomologist named Professor Kattwinkel, who instigated an expedition just before the First World War. Later, the exploration was continued by Dr Louis Leakey and his wife, who in 1959 found humanoid remains of Zinjanthropus, later renamed Australapithicus Boisei, an early form of man. You will have time to walk through the simple small museum at the gorge, where you can view copy displays of some of the finds as well as pictures of what life was like for the gorge’s earliest inhabitants. After a picnic lunch you continue to your lodge, set high on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater

A highlight awaits you this morning as you depart to explore what is commonly referred to as the World’s largest wildlife zoo. After breakfast, you’ll descend through the early morning mists and 2,000 feet into the crater. Ngorongoro Crater is the World’s largest intact volcanic caldera and is also one of the World’s seven natural wonders. Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor is comprised of several distinct areas, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some sandy dunes. It’s an awesome wildlife experience. You return to the lodge for lunch followed by an afternoon excursion of a Masaai Village and come back to the lodge in the late afternoon. Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.

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Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater - Tarangire National Park

Departing Ngorongoro Crater after breakfast and head south east en route to Lake Manyara, Mto wa Mbu village and Tarangire beyond. Through the highlands and the Karatu district, you’ll view the scenic wheat plains and coffee plantations here before journeying down the spectacular escarpment where you turn south on to the main Arusha – Dodoma road and into the park. From here to the lodge, you’ll enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge. After lunch and perhaps a swim, the remainder of the afternoon will be spent on a game drive. Overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge on a half board basis.

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Day 7: Tarangire National Park - Arusha - Zanzibar

Depart after breakfast and head north east to Arusha arriving by Midday in time for lunch. Following lunch in Arusha, you will be transferred to Arusha airport for the flight to Zanzibar dep 1445 hrs arr 1545 hrs (booked by us). On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Stone Town. Overnight at Tembo House Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

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Day 8 - 10: Zanzibar

This morning you are transferred to your Beach Hotel on the Coast of Zanzibar. You have the next 4 days / 3 nights at leisure at one of the most popular resort in Zanzibar. Overnight for 3 nights at Breezes Beach Club & Spa on a half board basis in Deluxe room.

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Day 11: Depart Zanzibar

Transfer to Zanzibar airport for your onward arrangements. End of our services

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