Summary
A perfect nine day tour combining some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in east Africa with a few days on the beaches of the paradise island of Zanzibar. Enjoy lodges inside the Serengeti National Park and be one of the first vehicles to enter the Ngorongoro Crater before wandering Stone Town’s bustling markets.
Activities
- Ballooning
- Bird Photography
- Boat Cruise
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Cooking
- Evening Drives
- Fishing
- Game Walk
- General Photography
- Landscape photography
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Whale watching
- Wildlife Photography
- Game drive
- Bird Watching
- Culture
- Photo-safari
Places
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
- Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
- Swahili Coast, Tanzania
- Zanzibar, Tanzania
Physical Condition
- Sportive
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage at most lodges
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Arrive Arusha \ Moshi
Activities Included
Evening Drives Bird Photography Camping General Photography Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture Photo-safari Ballooning Game Walk Night drive Self-drive Boat Cruise Canoeing Cooking Diving Party Snorkeling Fishing SurfingA transfer from the airport (or hotel) can be arranged for an extra cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 2Arusha
Activities Included
Evening Drives Bird Photography Camping General Photography Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture Photo-safari Ballooning Game Walk Night drive Self-drive Boat Cruise Canoeing Cooking Diving Party Snorkeling Fishing SurfingWe make our way to Arusha. It is here that we will prepare to enter the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Arusha is a busy, bustling town with WI-fi, coffee shops, banks and many other modern amenities. You will stay here for the night, leaving your belongings with the truck and taking only an overnight bag on your included excursion to the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 3 to 4 - Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater
Activities Included
Evening Drives Bird Photography Camping General Photography Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture Photo-safari Ballooning Game Walk Night drive Self-drive Boat Cruise Canoeing Cooking Diving Party Snorkeling Fishing SurfingA place that needs no introduction, the Serengeti National Park is the most famous safari destination in Africa. We’re picked up after breakfast and taken by 4WD to the national park. The afternoon is spent game driving to our lodge, located inside the national park to maximise our time and wildlife viewing opportunities. Before we reach the Serengeti plains, we’ll stop for a stunning vista overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest unbroken, unflooded caldera in the world. The vast 300 square kilometre crater stretches out in front of you in a kaleidoscope of blues and greens and it’s not until you spot the barely discernible grey speck of an elephant that you truly grasp its scale. Every safari is unique and you will never know what’s in store for you until you arrive. Among the hundreds of species in the park, you may encounter zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, buffalo, lion, cheetah, leopard, hippopotamus, hyena, elephant, vulture, monkey, warthog, gazelle and impala. Each season offers a different highlight. Our second day in the park is a full day of game driving, trying to spot the more elusive members of the animal kingdom before heading to our lodge just outside the Ngorongoro Crater. Included Excursions Game Drives in the Serengeti National Park Optional Excursions Olduuvai Gorge – 27,000TS or US$18 • Masai Village- US$10 •Hot Air Ballooning with champagne breakfast – US$550 (cash payment) or US$565 (credit card payment)
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Day 4to Day 5 - Arusha
Our final morning game driving is spent inside the crater itself - a good place to spot black rhinoceros, elephant and lions. This afternoon, we return to stay in Arusha and reunite with the overland truck.
Day 5to Day 6 - Stone Town
Activities Included
Evening Drives Bird Photography Camping General Photography Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture Photo-safari Ballooning Game Walk Night drive Self-drive Boat Cruise Canoeing Cooking Diving Party Snorkeling Fishing SurfingToday we are bound for the enigmatic, intoxicating Isles of Zanzibar. We will transfer to Arusha Airport to take our flight to the paradise island. Arriving in Zanzibar we head to Stone Town where we will spend our first night on the Island. On arrival at our hotel in Stone Town you are free to explore the labyrinth of walled streets, winding alleys, bustling markets and grand crumbling architecture. This UNESCO-listed Stone Town has changed little over the past 200 years. If you enjoy shopping then there are plenty of crafts and colourful souvenirs to be purchased here. Admire the intriguingly decorated elephant-proof doors before sitting down to watch the sun set with a fresh juice, cold beer or cocktail. If the thought of fresh seafood gets the taste buds tingling, make sure you check out the excellent night market on the promenade which serves a feast not to be missed!
Day 6to Day 7 - Nungwi Beaches
Activities Included
Evening Drives Bird Photography Camping General Photography Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture Photo-safari Ballooning Game Walk Night drive Self-drive Boat Cruise Canoeing Cooking Diving Party Snorkeling Fishing SurfingToday we head to Nungwi Beach. On the way we will stop at one of the many spice plantations where we can discover the abundant plants that flourish in this verdant, tropical environment and sample spices picked straight from the source. We will also visit a small village, having the chance to interact with the locals and experience their kind hospitality; here we will enjoy a traditional lunch cooked by community. We arrive in Nungwi early afternoon and start enjoying this sun kissed paradise. Indulge in a cocktail or two while we watch the sunset over the crystal clear Indian Ocean. Included Excursions Zanzibar spice tour & local lunch Optional Excursions Dhow sunset cruise – US$25 (depending on numbers) • Snorkelling – From US$45 • Scuba diving – From US$60
Day 7to Day 8 - Nungwi Beaches
Today you are free to relax on the white coral sands or enjoy one of the many water based activities on the island. Snorkel with colourful marine life or simply kick back and soak up the sun. This beautiful setting will certainly provide you with a chance to relax and unwind! With a host of bars and fresh seafood restaurants dotted along the beach there is plenty for every taste. Optional Excursions Dhow sunset cruise – US$25 (depending on numbers) • Snorkelling – From US$45 • Scuba diving – From US$60
Day 8to Day 9 - Depart Zanzibar
Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will have more time to explore the sights. Your tour will end here on Nungwi Beach. If you would like to pre-book a transfer back to Stone Town please contact your Adventure Specialist.
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