Karibu Nyumbani!
Tanzania is rich in diversity and adventure. Whether catching the herds of the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti National Park. Or slowing your pace in Zanzibar while soaking up the sun on white sandy beaches. we say "Hakuna matata" Tanzania!
Day 01:
Arrival - Arusha.
Upon your arrival at the Kilimanjaro airport, your safari guide/ driver will meet you there ready to transfer you to your hotel in Arusha.
You will get a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather and the amazing environment at the hotel while having enough rest and time to prepare for an early safari the next day.
Overnight: African Tulip Hotel or Similar.
Meals Plan: Bed & Breakfast.
Day 02: Karatu - Manyara.
On this last day of your safari, your driver will be at your lodge at 9:00 am to drive you to Lake Manyara national park.
This park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats, including acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab-strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps, and the lake itself. Thanks to this the small park can support a large number of animal species and incredible bird life. Manyara has the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world and the lions here are also renowned for their tree climbing but big cats aren't that easily seen. Elephants are prolific and are the main attraction.
During lunchtime, you will be provided a Lunch box, after which the safari will continue.
In the early evening, you will drive to your lodge at Karatu for Dinner and over overnight.
Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge or Similar.
Meals Plan: Full Board.
Day 03:
After breakfast your driver/guide will pick you up and proceed with game viewing in Ngorongoro Crater, we advise you to leave the hotel as early as possible so you can see the variety of animals that are only active during the morning hours.
Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera and is often described as one of the wonders of the world. it is a famous national park because here you can find the greatest number of different animal species per square kilometer. You will have the chance to see buffalo, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, hippopotamus, and feline species such as caracals and servals. The luckiest travelers might even see a rhinoceros, an animal whose numbers are rapidly declining.
You will also have a chance to meet Maasai people and learn more about their complex and interesting culture.
During lunchtime, you will be provided a Lunch box, after which the safari will continue.
By early evening you will be on your way to Kilimanjaro International Airport for a flight to Zanzibar.
Upon your arrival at the Zanzibar airport, your driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals hall, holding up a board with your name ready to transfer you to your hotel in makunduchi where you will have dinner and retire for the night.
Overnight: The One Resort or Similar.
Meals Plan: Half Board.
Day 01:
Day at leisure.
You will spend the day enjoying the beautiful weather and the amazing environment at the hotel.
Overnight: The One Resort or Similar.
Meals Plan: Half Board.
Day 02:
Day at leisure.
You will spend the day enjoying the beautiful weather and the amazing environment at the hotel.
Overnight: The One Resort or Similar.
Meals Plan: Half Board.
Day 03:
After Breakfast the guide will be there to take you for a walking tour of stone town.
Stone Town, otherwise called Mji Mkongwe (old town in Swahili), is the mythical fundamental town of Unguja Island, you will be visiting the historical sites through the narrow alley of the old stone city. It includes a visit to the former slave market site, which now stands as the Anglican Church built in 1871, the town market, House of Wonder built-in 1883 (Beit – Al-Ajab, old Arab Fort, Palace Museum, Old Indian Dispensary (cultural center), the market in Darajani, which is bustling with locals selling fresh vegetables and baskets of tropical fruits. From there we’ll visit with you the palace of the former Sultan of Zanzibar, the 'Hamamni Persian Bath', the Old Fort which is next to the 'House of Wonders', and many other buildings that reflect a variety of cultural influences.
After that you will head for the Prison Island tour, To arrive at the island Changuu (Prison Island) formerly known as a slave prison you will take a local boat. Simply off the shore of Stone Town. you will get to see around the Prison land, known for its slave history, Swimming around the prison Island is accessible, and you can also take pictures with Giant turtles.
Return late afternoon to shore and transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight
Overnight: The One Resort or Similar.
Meals Plan: Half Board.
Day 04:
Day at leisure - Departure.
You will get a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather and the amazing environment at the hotel while having enough rest and time to prepare for a transfer to Zanzibar international airport.
Day use: The One Resort or Similar.
Meals Plan: Half Board.
NOTE:
# You should be aware that this is wild nature, so the guide cannot make any guarantees on the presence of specific wild animals, but you can be sure he will do his best to find everything you're looking for! The Zanki team has its radio channel that the drivers use to communicate with other guides and collaborate on searches for rare species.
#Take into consideration that to see certain animals you will have to start your day early in the morning, and it may be cold outside, so you should not forget to pack some warm clothes. For example, in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before and after sunset the temperature can fall to 0°C.
# Hotel check-out is at 10:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, you have the option to extend your hotel stay till 6:00 PM for an extra fee.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
This is one of a sample program of Zanki Tours and safaris, we are more than happy to inform you that our packages are fully customizable upon our client’s wishes and possible requests, there are multiple other tours and trips that our clients may request to be added to their programs on extra charges which may include:
Prison island tour, stone town tour, dolphin tour, safari blue tour, jozani forest tour, Zanzibar local fishing tour, Zanzibar village tour, mnemba atoll tour, prison & nakupenda beaches, sunset dhow cruising tour, nungwi natural aquarium.
Our Price Includes
- Pick-up and Drop-off transfers.
- Domestic flight to Zanzibar.
- Accommodation during Safari.
- All government taxes/VAT.
- Transportation in a customized 4*4 Land Cruiser all with pop-ups to facilitate game viewing and photographing.
- All game drives as mentioned in the tour description.
- Park fees in all parks.
- Cultural visit to Masai Village.
- Services of professional tour driver and guide.
- All meals as mentioned (Full Board).
- Drinking water while on Safari.
Our Price Excludes
- Tips and gratuities.
- All flights (domestic and international) and Visas.
- Laundry telephone bills, Alcohol, cigarettes, etc.
- Any other expense of a person's nature.