Overview
Discover the ultimate African adventure for wildlife enthusiasts and beach lovers alike. Our carefully curated trip takes you to the continent’s premier wildlife destinations, including the awe-inspiring Serengeti National Park, the picturesque Tarangire National Park, and the otherworldly Ngorongoro Crater. Prepare to encounter the Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes – in their natural habitat, alongside a stunning array of over 500 bird species. After your thrilling wildlife encounters, unwind on the pristine white-sand beaches of Zanzibar, immersing yourself in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Throughout your journey, relish the epitome of luxury in handpicked lodges and camps, savoring delectable cuisine crafted by local chefs. This is the perfect opportunity to experience Africa’s finest, merging wildlife wonders with beachfront bliss.
Highlights
- Ngorongoro Crater in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- game viewing
- Serengeti National Park
- Full-Day Game Drive Serengeti National Park
- Spice Tour Zanzibar
Itinerary
After arriving at Kilimanjaro Airport, a representative will be waiting to welcome you into Tanzania before transferring you to your lodge.
Located in central Arusha, a mere 1.5 hours drive away. Your base for the next night, for the start of your family safari.
Lying on the gently rolling foothills that cascade down from the ever-present Mount Meru is the bustling and vibrant town of Arusha. It is here on the outskirts of this town, hidden amongst one of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantations, that’s where you will find Arusha Coffee Lodge, a perfect haven for relaxation either before or after any East African safari.
The homely feel of the Lodge is by no means accidental as the origins of the homestead continue to emit glimpses of times-gone-by, also a certified property of responsible tourism.
Wake up to a hearty breakfast at Arusha Coffee Lodge before your transfer to the Ngorongoro Crater in a 4×4 safari vehicle, as you make you way to the crater you will enjoy a prearranged game drive through Lake Manayara National Park, with a packed lunch, this is a great way to kick start your safari.
You will be staying, for the next 2 nights, at The Manor situated at Ngorongoro, in the northwest of Tanzania. Crossing the Rift Valley and climbing the steppe onto the green and rolling hills south of the Ngorongoro Crater, there lies a truly undeniable surprise and one that will be a home away from home.
On this day, we will start very early in the morning, equipped with a picnic lunch. We will descend 2000ft down to the crater floor on our 4×4-wheel drive vehicle for game viewing. Let’s explore this Garden of Eden. Ngorongoro is a huge and deep volcanic crater. There’s rich pasture, swamps, forest, and permanent water on the crater floor that’s why wildlife here is so diverse and numerous
This morning you will wake up and enjoy you final breakfast at The Manor before being transferred to the Serengeti National Park. As you make your way through the Serengeti National Park, to your next location, enjoying yet another prearranged scenic game drive, with a packed lunch.
The next stop on your family safari is Serengeti Pioneer Camp, here you will spend 3 nights enjoying morning and afternoon game drives though the Serengeti National Park. Located in South Central Serengeti – Tanzania – (within the Moru Kopjes area), Serengeti Pioneer Camp is ideally situated to offer superlative access to the annual migration and the ‘Big 5’ with sweeping views overlooking Moru Kopjes, Lake Magadi and the endless plains.
Whilst at Serengeti Pioneer Camp, enjoy day long game drives, with bush picnics, sundowners, camp-fire dining and much more. The iconic Serengeti is home to lots of wildlife
After breakfast, you will have a full-day game viewing at Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti, Tanzania’s largest national park, covers nearly 6,000 square miles of grassland plains, savannah, kopjes, hills, woodlands, and river line forests. The Grumeti, Mbalageti, and Mara River systems serve as critical water sources and are often excellent sites for wildlife viewing. Beyond the heralded migration of wildebeest and zebra, the Serengeti is best known for its big predators, including cheetah and leopard, as well as large pride of lions and clans of hyenas and the Big Five.
After breakfast in the Serengeti, you will transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar via Arusha. You will then transfer to the Northern Coast of Zanzibar.
Touch down in Zanzibar Airport where you will be welcomed by a Oreteti Safaris Ltd representative ready to accompany you to Gold Zanzibar, situated in Kendwa, one of the most beautiful and calm spots of Zanzibar, on the Northwest coast of Zanzibar. This beach house in provides a refined context and excellent services in a breathtaking location.
We have developed a special Spice Tour with in-depth information not only about spices but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description of their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After this educational tour, we have a sumptuous lunch at our guides’ home, where you can taste the spices and fruits.
After lunch, we take you to your beach resort.
On the way, you pass Jozani Forest, the last habitat of the rare endemic Red Colobus Monkey. With a local guide, you stroll through Jozani Chwaka National Park and look at the rare monkeys. You also have the option to wander down the boardwalk to the fascinating Mangrove Ecosystem.
Right at the hotel, the beach that surrounds this area is truly stunning. Azure waters and white sands are what awaits those that come here. The only drawback really is that many of the hotels have had to perch on the coral cliffs that run north from the village and, as such, lose their beaches at high tide. Generally, however, this is not a problem and, with the small backpacker community in the village, this is a great place to head if you like to get out of the hotel for a drink or two
Breakfast at the hotel and relax at the beach. After lunch, our guide will Pick you up in the afternoon and transfer you to the airport for the flight where you will connect your international flight back home
Includes/Excludes
Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labelled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labelled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$25.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Other Information
The dry season is the best time for Safari In Tanzania, which lasts from late December to February, and from Mid June through October. These are considered the best months for Tanzania wildlife safaris, the Great wildebeest Migration, Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing, and Zanzibar beach tours.
We recommend wearing clothes that are comfortable and made of natural, breathable fabrics. Plan to layer up or down as the weather changes. Try your best to avoid black, navy blue, and other dark colours as they tend to attract insects.
Tanzania Safaris looks expensive compared to other countries like Kenya and it is mainly due to park fees and Permits. Visiting the most renowned national parks in Tanzania like Serengeti and Ngorongoro you will incur extra charges which you won’t be charged in any Kenya Safari destination. Spending a single night in Serengeti comes with a $71 concession fee charge, while a single visit to Ngorongoro crater will cost you an extra $295 per car per day.
Tanzania is generally a safe destination for tourists, including safari-goers. However, it’s important to follow safety guidelines provided by your tour operator and be cautious around wildlife.
Yes, visitors from most of the countries require visa to enter Zanzibar (and Tanzania in general), and the passport should be valid for six months onwards. Single entry tourist visa can be applied for at Tanzanian embassies, online, Tanzanian High Commissions and at the Tanzanian borders (airports and in some cases when crossing the border by land).
You can also apply for online visa prior to your arrival at https://visa.immigration.go.tz
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