Eleven days best of Tanzania north and Zanzibar experience

We experience Tanzania’s finest throughout our 11-day Mid-Range Lodge and Tented Camp Safari. We went to Lake Manyara, the habitat of the numerous flamingos, and Tarangire National Park, which is renowned for its elephant families and distinctive baobab trees. We go to Ngorongoro Crater, which is the best location in Tanzania to watch the Big Five and has an incredibly gorgeous backdrop. Following our safari, we take a plane to Zanzibar, which has pristine sands and warm, blue waters on the Indian Ocean.

Day 1 Arrival in Arusha

A 4X4 Tanzania safaris representative will pick you up from the airport and drive you to your lodging in Arusha, where you will spend the night, unwind, and get ready for the activities ahead.

Accommodation

Mid-range:  Arusha Planet Lodge
Meals & Drinks: at own expense

Day 2 Tarangire National Park

Our safari guide will pick you up from your accommodations in Arusha in the morning. Across gently rolling Maasai plains with sporadic acacia trees, we headed for Tarangire National Park on a nice tarmac road. Many Maasai in their vibrant clothing are seen walking alongside the road, riding bicycles, herding livestock, and operating donkey carts as we speed ahead. Known for its massive herds of elephants, Tarangire National Park is home to a wide variety of other animals. We explore the seasonal marshes, savanna, and the life-giving Tarangire River from the open top of our cutting-edge safari jeep, hoping to spot a variety of animals, including zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephants, and giraffes, to mention a few. We might catch a glimpse of leopards lounging in the woods above or lions pursuing their prey.
You will travel to one of our carefully chosen luxury partner lodges for dinner in a classy dining establishment with a large pool to cool down in.

Accommodation

Mid-range: Eileen’s Tree Inn
Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included

Day 3 Karatu to Serengeti

Following breakfast, you will proceed in the direction of the lush hills where the Iraqis cultivate corn and wheat. You may be fortunate enough to spot baboons or even leopards and elephants in the thick undergrowth as we go through the mist-covered rainforests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Before continuing on to the Serengeti National Park, which you will arrive at around midday, you will have the opportunity to witness the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater as you pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. With its many landscapes and habitats, including grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannahs, and mountains, the Serengeti National Park is one of the Tanzania’s largest.
We travel to the Seronera Valley for an evening supper and an overnight stay at your lodging following a long game drive.

Accommodation

Luxury: Nyota Luxury Camp
Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included

Day 4 Serengeti National Park

Game drives on the Serengeti are scheduled for the entire day. More famous for its massive migratory herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest, the Serengeti is home to a variety of animals, including hippo, buffalo, crocodiles, and impala. Rainfall determines the animals’ journey, which changes every year. The animals migrate from the hilly and forested northern area to the grassy plains of the south in November and December. They move back north during the lengthier rainy season, which runs from April to June. In addition to the migratory herds, we could get to witness the local predators—the lion, cheetah, and leopard—playing their part in the cycle of life.
Following a long game drive, we make our way to our lodging for a filling meal and another evening by the fire, unwinding and chatting while taking in the expansive magnificence of the starry African night over the “Endless Plain.”

Accommodation

Luxury: Nyota Luxury Camp
Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included

Day 5 Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After our scrumptious breakfast, we head out of Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater. We may spot the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard – before embarking on our journey to The Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the seven wonders of Africa, formed millions of years ago, is 600 m deep and covers roughly around 260 square kilometers. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25,000 ungulates, the crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. We arrive at the Crater rim before lunch, descending into the Crater, we very quickly view wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, elephant, and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area. With a little luck, we may catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass. After our lunch and a full afternoon inside the Crater, we head to our lodgings for delightful dining and our night of rest amid the plains and her multitudinous animal life.

Accommodation

Mid-range: Eileen’s Tree Inn
Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included

Day 6 Lake Manyara to Zanzibar

Following breakfast, we go by car to Lake Manyara National Park, the last stop on this incredible safari. Named for the tiny salt lake that covers a big portion of the park and floods and dries with the seasons, this relatively small but diversified park located 120km west of Arusha and is home to over 500 different bird species and thousands of flamingos. Monkeys, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, elephants, wildebeest, and, with any hope, lions relaxing in the trees will all be visible as we explore the park. The park is renowned for its varied topography, which includes baobab-dotted cliffs, woodlands teeming with primates, and broad grassy plains. We return to Arusha after lunch, arriving in the late afternoon for our flight to Stone Town, Zanzibar.

Accommodation

Midrange:  Maru Maru Hotel
Meals & Drink: Bed & Breakfast, Drinks not included

Day 7 – 10 Stone Town to North Coast (Nungwi)

You will transfer to Nungwi whenever you choose. In the past, this sizable settlement at the northernmost tip of Zanzibar Island was mostly known for its dhow-building facilities. Thanks in part to the gorgeous beach and breathtaking sunsets, it is becoming a popular tourist attraction. The primary attractions here include fishing, diving, snorkeling, and other water sports. The east coast, Mnemba Island, and the reefs close to Tumbatu Island are the most popular diving spots from Nungwi. Because of the tide pattern and local geography, swimming is feasible at any time in Nungwi. Yoga, cycling, and village visits are among the other activities offered. You will stay at this amazing location for four nights.

Accommodation

Luxury: Z-Hotel
Meals & Drink: Bed & Breakfast Drinks not included

Day 11: Departure

Breakfast at our motel today marks the end of our trip.
Full of enduring photos of the African Wild and our recollections of life-changing events, transfer to the ports or airport based on the time you are leaving for home.

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Included

• Park fees(For non-residents)
• All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation(Unless labeled 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 and local flights
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips(Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
• Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Optional Safari Activities:

• Balloon Safari (USD 500 per person)
• Maasai Village Visit (U$DD 50 per vehicle)
• Night Game Drive Tarangire or Lake Manyara (USD 120 per person)
• Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk (U$D30 per person)
• Visit to the Olduvai Gorge and museum (U$D 40  per person)