experience Tanzania safaris and Zanzibar Beaches

 Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge or Tansania Safari Ferienhaus – Günstige Safari für Familien und Gruppen – O'Rugendo Ferienhaus

 Welcome  to Tanzania, you will be met by your driver guide at Kilimanjaro International Airport or  Arusha Airport who will be with you through the duration of your safari. It takes about one hour  to drive from the airport to your lodge which is located on the foot of Mount Meru among coffee  plantations. At the lodge you will find beautiful gardens and you may also take a tour to the  on-site coffee farm to learn more about the Tanzanian coffee. Chill by the pool, drink in  some coffee at the lodge’s café, or spoil oneself with a spa session if available. Have a  delicious dinner before your guide tells you the exciting activities that await you in the next two weeks.

  Meals: Dinner

 Key Activities:

 •            Arrival and lodge check-in

 •            It  is possible to go for a coffee plantation tour in the evening

 •            Relaxing evening near  the fireplace or swimming in the pool

 Wildlife: None (arrival day)

 Accommodation Options:

  •           Luxury: Arusha Coffee Lodge or Tansania Safari Ferienhaus – Günstige Safari für Familien und Gruppen – O'Rugendo Ferienhaus

 •            Mid-range: Kibo Palace  Hotel

 •            Budget: The African Tulip Hotel.

 Accommodation: Tarangire Treetops or Angata Luxury tented camps in Tanzania's parks

 Arusha can be left after breakfast for Tarangire National Park it will  take about 2.5-3 hours. Before that you will be able to see the life  of rural people; the colorful markets beside the roads, the occasional Maasai manyattas and  the rolling landscape. When you arrive, go for your first game drive. Some of the things  to look out for are elephants in herds while roaming among the ancient trees that are the  baobabs, zebras, and antelopes among others. Enjoy a picnic meal at a spot that  is frequented by many animals, especially to drink water from the river. This place is perfect for  taking photos as there are so many animals to see. Drive through different regions namely woodlands,  wetlands and the plain lands. It is a birding paradise and one can see many colorful birds such  as Lilac breasted Roller and Yellow collared love bird.

 Dinner: Spend the evening relaxing  at your luxury lodge or tented camp before dining on delicious food and toasting the night around a  campfire.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Key Activities:

  •           Tarangire National Park safari

 •            Birding and photography

 •            Lunch in the bush: the  traditional way to eat, around a fire and with meat roasted on a stick.

 Wildlife products:  Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Giraffe, Zebra, more than 500 species of birds

  Accommodation Options:

 •            Luxury: Tarangire Treetops or Angata Luxury tented camps in Tanzania's parks

  •           Mid-range: Tarangire Sopa Lodge

 •            Budget: Tarangire Public Campsite.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House or Angata Luxury tented camps in Tanzania's parks

 If you like to continue  the hunt for the predators, you can go for an early morning game drive when they are still  active. Go back to the lodge to have breakfast. The other park is Lake Manyara National Park which  is located on the edge of the spectacular Great Rift Valley. Afternoon Game Drive in Lake Manyara  Enjoy dense forest where you will be able to see baboons and blue monkeys among others. Look out  for the tree climbing lions which is not a common behavior even among the lions in the entire Africa.  Marvel at the flamboyant flock of pink flamingos, the white pelicans and other water birds  that gather on the shores of the alkaline lake. Enjoy a scenic break, noting down the view  of the lake and surrounding hills. Make a brief stop at a lively village called Mto wa  Mbu where one can engage in shopping for fresh brewery products like the banana beer or watch local wood  carvings. It’s a short climb up into the highlands where you will find your lodge on  a coffee farm.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Key Activities:

 •            Safari  in Lake Manyara

 •            Mto wa Mbu village visit as an optional activity

  •           Rustic meal: eating by the lake while watching the animals.

 Wildlife: Tree climbing lions,  Hippos, Flamingos, Baboons, Zebras, Giraffe, Buffalo

 Accommodation  Options:

 •            Luxury: Ngorongoro Farm House or Angata Luxury tented camps in Tanzania's parks

 •            Mid-range:  Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

 •            Budget: Manyara Public Campsite

 Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena  Safari Lodge or Angata Luxury tented camps in Tanzania's parks

 It will take you about 45 mins to 1  hour to get to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area gate. Crater Floor: This is,  perhaps, one of the oldest craters on the planet and has been referred to as a wildlife  paradise. Lots of grasslands, swamps, lakes and forests provide perfect environment for high concentration of  animals. Watch the lions roaming freely in the large plots of land, hyenas feeding near water sources and  if you’re lucky the black rhino. Have a meal while being surrounded by the magnificent view of  the crater. Watch the hippos swimming in the pool or the water birds along the surface of the  water. Continue with the search for more wildlife; the elephants feeding near the swamps, the  buffalies feasting on grass on an open field, or the thundersome cheetahs  roaming aimlessly.

 Evening Get into the jeeps and travel back to the rim of the crater  where your luxury lodge is located. Enjoy the view of the crater while relaxing and have a  sumptuous meal.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Key Activities:

  •           Ngorongoro Crater game drive

 •            Scenic picnic lunch

 •            Looking for the black  rhino which is almost extinct.

 Wildlife product: Lions, black rhinos, elephants,  buffaloes, zebras, and hippos

 Accommodation Options:

 •            Luxury:  Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or Angata Luxury tented camps in Tanzania's parks

 •            Mid-range: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

  •           Budget: Ngorongoro Public Campsite

 Accommodation: Serengeti  Serena Safari Lodge or Angata Luxury tented camps in Tanzania's parks

 After breakfast, transport you through the highlands to  the next destination of the Serengeti. If you wish, you may also make a brief  visit to a local Maasai village depending on your time and interest. It is possible to make  a short excursion to this famous archaeological site, also called the ‘Cradle of Mankind,’  where the remains of early human being fossils were found by the famous couple, Louis and Mary  Leakey. Upon entering the Serengeti, your first game drive starts in the Seronera  Valley, a great place for spotting big cats and other savannah animals. Enjoy a drink while watching  the most beautiful African sunset with giraffes and acacias in the background.

 Evening Get into  your luxury lodge or tented camp where you can eat a delicious meal while hearing the roar of the  animals.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Key Activities:

 •            Transportation from  Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park

 •            Olduvai Gorge excursion  as an add-on activity

 •            Afternoon game drive in the Seronera Valley

  Wildlife: Lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and  buffaloes are also easy to find.

 Accommodation Options:

 •            Luxury:  Angata Luxury tented camps in Tanzania's parks

 •            Mid-range: Kati Kati Tented Camp

  •           Budget: Seronera Public Campsite

 Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or Angata Luxury tented camps in Tanzania's parks
Get up early in the morning to see the predators in action, searching for their preys on the vast plains. Watch the sunrise as the plain comes to life and the animals wake up from their slumber.
Daytime. Have breakfast in the middle of the savannah. Continue with your search of the Big Five which include the lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and if you are lucky rhinos. Depending on the time of the year, your guide will take you to areas that witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras. See massive river crossings (especially in the north east part of the country between June to early September) or the calving season (January to March) in the south.
Optional Activities
Hot Air Balloon Safari (Day 7): If you want to have a spectacular view of the plains, you have to get up early in the morning and go for a hot air balloon ride and then have a champagne breakfast.
Afternoons Explore different terrain cover rocky out crop of granite (kopjes), forest region, and massive plains where various animals are found. Return to the camp or lodge in the middle of the day to take a dip in the pool or to take a short nap and then go for an evening game drive. Enjoy a meal while sitting around a campfire, have a drink and discuss the animals spotted in the day while being under the dark sky.
Mealtimes (Each Day): Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
Key Activities:
• Sunrise & afternoon game drives
• Bush breakfasts and lunches
• The migration season: Watching the massive herds move across the border is a once in a lifetime experience.
Wildlife: Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, wildebeests, zebras, hippos and crocodiles where there is water.
Accommodation Options:
• Luxury: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or Angata Luxury tented camps in Tanzania's parks
• Mid-range: Kati Kati Tented Camp
• Budget: Seronera Public Campsite

Accommodation: Zanzi Resort or Best Resort Zanzibar | Boutique Hotel Zanzibar - Ycona…
If you have some spare time you can go for an early morning game drive to see some of the nocturnal animals preparing to retire. Arrive at the local Serengeti airstrip for your booked flight to Zanzibar.
Afternoon Arrive at the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport where you will meet your beach resort representatative for a private transfer to the island’s northern or eastern coast. Welcome to your tropical paradise. Go on a walk on the powdery soft sands and let the sea breeze make you feel less tired from the journey.
Evening Relax in your luxurious villa or suite and then have a sumptuous dinner with fresh sea food and the local cuisine of Swahili.
Meals: Breakfast
Key Activities:
• Serengeti National Park early morning game drive if one wishes to do so.
• Domestic flight to Zanzibar
• Beach Relaxation
Wildlife: Last Serengeti sightings if one is going for the morning drive; if one is exploring the coastal waters, then one is likely to see marine life.
Accommodation Options:
• Luxury: Zanzi Resort or Best Resort Zanzibar | Boutique Hotel Zanzibar - Ycona…
• Mid-range: Melia Zanzibar
• Budget: Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa.

Accommodation:  Zanzi Resort or Best Resort Zanzibar | Boutique Hotel Zanzibar - Ycona .Get up to stunning ocean views as you sleep in  to the beautiful scenes that are ahead of you. It is good to take a swim in the pool  or go for a walk on the soft sands of the beach. You will get to witness corals with various species of fish,  sea turtles and even dolphins and, Water Sports: It’s fun to try out things such as paddle  boarding, kayaking or even kite surfing especially when the tide is high. Spa & Wellness:  Indulge in a massage or other forms of treatment offered in your resort spa using spices unique to the  local area. Enjoy seafood dishes that are influenced  with Swahili cuisine. In case of interest, one can also plan a short spice farm tour  near to your resort where one can witness the growth of clove, cardamom and cinnamon. Evenings  Celebrate with a toast of sunsets, watching the traditional wooden boats known as  dhows on the horizon. Enjoy a candlelit dinner on the beach or a beach fire dinner with  fresh fish catch of the day.

 Meals (Each Day): Breakfast, Dinner

Key Activities:

  •           Swimming, snorkeling, diving

 •            Spa treatments and wellness

  •           Spice farm tour as a optional activity.

 Wildlife: Tropical marine life, coral reefs

  Accommodation Options:

 •            Luxury: Zanzi Resort or Best Resort Zanzibar | Boutique Hotel Zanzibar - Ycona…

 •            Mid-range: Sultan  Sands Island Resort

 •            Budget: Kendwa Rocks Beach Resort.

Accommodation: Park Hyatt Zanzibar or Fruit and Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar | Official Website About 1 hour of driving from most of the beach resorts. See the change in terrain from coconut  trees and small fishing villages to. Afternoon Guided Walking Tour  Roam through a maze  of narrow streets with door-lined houses, sultan palaces, and mosques that have an Arab,  African and Indian influences. It is possible to visit the House of Wonders or the Old Fort and  buy spices, textiles, and handcrafted goods in the vibrant markets. Evening  Take a traditional  dhow. Breeze through the cool air, clear water and be amazed at the beautiful sunset of  the Stone Town’s sea front. Dinner in Stone Town: There are many restaurants with different  cuisines, local Swahili food, biryani, coconut curries, and the Zanzibar  pizza.

 Meals: Breakfast

 Key Activities:

 •            Stone Town tour

 •            Cultural  and historical tourism

 •            Sunset dhow cruise as one of the optional activities

 Wildlife: Last  Serengeti species if one is going for the morning drive; if one is exploring the coastal  waters then one is likely to see marine life.

 Accommodation Options:

  •           Luxury: Park Hyatt Zanzibar or Fruit and Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar | Official Website

 •            Mid-range: Zanzibar Serena Hotel

  •           Budget: Mizingani Seafront Hotel.

Accommodation: The Residence Zanzibar
Mornings – Watch the ocean view from your room. It is good to take a bath in the swimming pool or go for a walk on the white beaches.
Optional Water Activities: Snorkeling or Scuba Diving: You will get to see corals with various species of fish, sea turtles and even dolphins, Water Sports: It is fun to go for paddle boarding, kayaking or kite surfing especially when the water is high. Spa & Well Being: You can have a traditional massage or try out the local spice massage which uses essential oils.
Afternoons Local Flavors & Cultural Insights: Try out the seafood delicacies with a Swahili touch. In case of interest, one can also plan a short spice farm tour near to your resort to witness the growth of clove, cardamom and cinnamon.
Evenings Toxics: Celebrating with a sunset toast while watching the dhows (traditional wooden boats) on the horizon. Enjoy a candlelit dinner in the middle of the beach or a beach barbecue with the fresh sea food of the day.
Mealtimes (Each Day): Breakfast, Dinner
Key Activities:
• Spa treatments and wellness
• Beach relaxation and water sports
• Interaction with the local fishermen at the coastal villages
Wildlife: Coastal birds, coral reefs and occasionally dolphins in the sea when you cast your net into the water.
Accommodation Options:
• Luxury: The Residence Zanzibar
• Mid-range: Breezes Beach Club & Spa
• Budget: Pongwe Beach Hotel.

Accommodation: Not included (can be arranged upon request)
Have a pleasant breakfast while feeding on the view of the ocean. It is recommended that one can take a last minute stroll on the beach or purchase souvenirs at the resort boutique.
Airport Transfer At the requested time a private transfer will take you to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to continue with your journey. If you have a long flight you may consider a half-day activity or a last minute spa treatment before leaving.
Meals: Breakfast
Key Activities:
• Last minute beach relaxation
• Transportation to the airport
Wildlife: Not applicable (end of the day/ travel day).