10 Days / 9 Nights | Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape

Overview

This safari highlights the top wildlife areas in Tanzania! The value we bring to the
program is that you are guided by a member of a superb team of knowledgeable
and fun-filled naturalist guides who knows the area best and has been in the
guiding industry for 19+ years.

This safari offers an unforgettable wildlife experience in Northern Tanzania, combining visits to the beautiful Makuyuni Wildlife Park, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the Northern Serengeti. Guests will enjoy exciting game drives, encounter diverse wildlife, spot crocodiles and possibly black rhinos, and witness the spectacular wildebeest migration as thousands of animals cross the legendary Mara River.

  • 10 Days / 9 Nights
  • Age 15+
  • Tanzania
Included:
  • Full board accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Camping Gears, Sleeping Tents,Shower & Toilet tents, mattresses, Small mess tent when raining otherwise we do dinning under the Africa skies
  • All transfers involved in the entire trip
  • Transportation on 4 x 4 safari vehicles throughout safari & Re-supply vehicle when needed.
  • Services of professional safari guide, cook and camp crews.
  • All sightseeing and game viewing as shown in the itinerary
  • All park fees & Camping fees
  • Excursions in Lake Natron, Lake Victoria & Enduimet WMA.
  • Government taxes and hotel levies
  • Soft drinks while at the camp and during game drives. Tea, coffee and mineral drinking water.
Excluded:
  • International air fare
  • Drinks at the Lodges
  • Sleeping bags they are available for hire.
  • Cost of Entry Visa and passport
  • All expenses of a personal nature such as, telephone calls, tips & gratuities, etc.
  • All optional activities which have not been shown above
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Any extras not mentioned above.

Safari Itinerary

  • DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT KILIMANJARO - TRANSFER TO OLERAI LODGE

    Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by your private safari representative and transferred to Olerai Lodge followed by safari briefing. The remainder of the day will be spent relaxing at the lodge and recovering from your journey.

  • DAY 2: ARUSHA - MAKUYUNI WILDLIFE AREA - KITELA LODGE

    After breakfast, depart for Makuyuni Wildlife Park for a day of wildlife exploration. Upon arrival, enjoy a game viewing experience in the park. For those who are physically fit and would like a more active experience, you will have theopportunity to participate in a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed park ranger. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the African wilderness from a different perspective, learning about animal tracks, plants, smaller wildlife and the ecosystem around you. A packed lunch will be served within the park. Later in the afternoon, continue to Karatu town. Upon arrival, check in, enjoy dinner and settle in for the evening.

  • DAY 3: NGORONGORO CRATER EXPERIENCE – KITELA LODGE

    Enjoy an early morning departure after a cup of tea / coffee at the lodge. Proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a packed breakfast, which will be enjoyed inside the crater after your morning game drive. Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania's most spectacular wildlife areas. Spend the morning exploring the crater floor, looking out for lions, elephants, buffalo and hippos, both Black and White Rhino, flamingos and other wildlife. Continue with game viewing before ascending from the crater and returning to the lodge for a late lunch. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Relax, enjoy the beautiful surroundings and make use of the lodge's facilities.

  • DAY 4: LAKE MANYARA AIRPORT - NORTHERN SERENGETI

    After breakfast, transfer to Lake Manyara Airport for your morning flight to Kogatende Airstrip in the Northern Serengeti. Upon arrival, meet your private safari guide and begin your Northern Serengeti adventure. Your game drive will take you towards the Mara River, where you will have the opportunity to explore the area and, depending on the seasonal movement of the herds at this time of the year is likely to be crossing season so we’ll spend most our time tracking the Great Migration crossings.Continue with game viewing en route to your lodge, arrive at Mara Mara Tented Lodge, your home for the next few nights. Settle in and enjoy a relaxing evening, preparing for an early start the following morning.

  • DAY 5: HOT - AIR BALLOON SAFARI - NORTHERN SERENGETI

    Today begins very early in the morning. You will be collected by the balloon company's vehicle and transferred to the launch site for your hot-air balloon safari over the Northern Serengeti. As the sun rises, enjoy spectacular aerial views of the Serengeti landscape and where conditions allow, the Mara River and surrounding wildlife. After landing, celebrate the experience with an English-style bush breakfast accompanied by sparkling wine, served in the wilderness. After breakfast, reconnect with your safari guide and continue exploring the Northern Serengeti according to the plan discussed the previous evening. Depending on the day's activities, you may return to the lodge for lunch and a relaxing siesta, before heading out again in the late afternoon for another game drive. End the day with a beautiful Serengeti bush sundowner before returning to the lodge for dinner.

  • DAY 6: FULL DAY EXPLORING NORTHERN SERENGETI

    Today is dedicated to a full day exploration of the Northern Serengeti. With your private guide, venture into different areas of the northern ecosystem, following the wildlife and seasonal movements of the animals. The Mara River region offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, and depending on the time of year and location of the herds, you may have opportunities to witness aspects of the Great Migration. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the wilderness, allowing you to maximize your time in the park without having to return to the lodge during the middle of the day. Return to Lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and your final night in the Serengeti.

  • DAY 7: NORTHERN SERENGETI - FLIGHT TO ZANZIBAR - NUNGWI

    After breakfast, transfer to Kogatende Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be met and transferred to the northern coast of Zanzibar, around Nungwi. After check-in, spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool or beach and enjoying the change of pace from the safari.

  • DAY 8: NUNGWI - TURTLE CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE

    After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning exploring the northern part of Zanzibar. Later, visit the Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond in Nungwi. Mnarani is a community-based turtle conservation and rehabilitation center where visitors can learn about marine turtles and the conservation work being undertaken to rehabilitate injured turtles. The center is located at the northern end of Nungwi. The experience can be arranged as a family-friendly excursion, followed by time to explore Nungwi village and enjoy lunch. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. (If you want a true turtle-swimming experience rather than primarily a conservation visit, Baraka Natural Aquarium & Zoo in Nungwi also advertises swimming and interacting with sea turtles in shallow water. barakaaquarium.com)

  • DAY 9: RELAXING ON ZANZIBAR'S WHITE-SAND BEACHES

    Today is dedicated to relaxation. After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely day at the beach. Swim in the warm Indian Ocean, relax beside the pool, take a walk along the white sands or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the hotel.For those who would like additional activities, optional excursions such as snorkeling, a dhow cruise or a private boat excursion can be arranged.

  • DAY 10: FINAL MORNING IN ZANZIBAR – DEPARTURE

    Enjoy a relaxed final morning at the hotel. Depending on your international flight departure time, there will be time for breakfast and perhaps a final walk along the beach or sometime around the pool. You will then be transferred to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) for your flight home, bringing your Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach adventure to an end.