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Tour no VE-P3:
A three week tour combining a two
week exploration of wildlife and cultures of the northern circuit
with a week long stay at the spice island Zanzibar
For this
particular tour, we recommend you to book a flight arriving at Kilimanjaro
Airport with return from Dar es Salaam,
alternatively arriving at Nairobi Airport with return from Zanzibar.
| Day | Activities | Overnight options |
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1 |
Transfer from point of arrival to Arusha. Overnight |
L: Serena Mountain Village H: New Arusha Hotel M: Mount Meru Hotel B: Meru House Inn |
| 2 |
Depart Arusha at 09.00 am for a 30 minutes drive to Arusha National Park. Here you will participate in a half day walking safari and a half day game drive. You will be accompanied by an armed ranger for the walk, who will guide you through the forest up to the waterfall and the point for viewing the black and white colobus monkeys. During the game drive you will see the 7 Lakes of Momella and the Ngurduto Crater. At sunset, you will return to Arusha for dinner and overnight. |
L: Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge H: Kigongoni Lodge M: Momella Wildlife Lodge B: Colobus Camp |
| 3 |
Depart
Arusha at 09.00 am for a full day in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its green scenery, varied bird life, tree-climbing lions, hippos and baboons. Overnight at the rim of the Great Rift Valley, overlooking Lake Manyara. |
L: Lake Manyara Serena H: E Unoto Retreat M: Lake Manyara Hotel B: Panorama Camp |
| 4 | A half day game drive Lake Manyara National Park and a half day cultural tour at Mto wa Mbu Village. . |
L: Lake Manyara Serena H: E Unoto Retreat M: Lake Manyara Hotel B: Panorama Camp |
| 5 |
Transfer to Lake Eyasi, the largest soda lake in Tanzania with diverse cultures settled around the area. Explore the real bushmen, the Hadzabe and the Datoga tribe. |
L: Kisima Ngema Tented Camp H: Kisima Ngema Tented Camp M: Kisima Ngema Tented Camp B: Chem Chem Camp |
| 6 | Early morning hunting with the Hadzabe bushmen. In the afternoon, transfer to Karatu for overnight. |
L: Gibbs Farm H: Octagon Safari Lodge M: Octagon Safari Lodge B: Ngorongoro Resort Camp |
| 7 |
Early
breakfast at 6.00 am. Game drive en route to Serengeti National Park. |
L: Serengeti Serena H: Serengeti Sopa Lodge M: Seronera Wildlife Lodge B: Seronera Camp |
| 8-10 | Three full days of exploring Serengeti. |
L: Serengeti Serena H: Serengeti Sopa Lodge M: Seronera Wildlife Lodge B: Seronera Camp |
| 11 |
Another
game drive in Serengeti. In the afternoon you drive en route (optional stopover at Olduvai) to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight with an excellent view of the crater floor! |
L: Ngorongoro Serena H: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge M: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge B: Simba Camp |
| 12 |
A full day
in the Ngorongoro Crater. There is a very high possibility of spotting the big 5 in one day: lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo and leopard. Lunch will take place at the picnic site at the crater floor. Overnight at the rim of the crater. . |
L: Ngorongoro Serena H: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge M: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge B: Simba Camp |
| 13 |
A full day in the Ngorongoro Crater. Overnight in Tarangire National Park.
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L: Tarangire Treetops H: Tarangire Sopa Lodge M: Tamarind Tented Camp B: Kigongoni Camp |
| 14 |
Transfer to Tarangire National Park for a day of game viewing. This park is often referred to as the "home of elephants", you have a great chance to spot elephants in large groups gathering around the Tarangire River. Other animals to be spotted include leopards, lions, giraffes and even tree-climbing pythons!
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L: Tarangire Treetops H: Tarangire Sopa Lodge M: Tamarind Tented Camp B: Kigongoni Camp |
| 15 | Transfer to Arusha for a cultural tour at Ngiresi village. |
L: Serena Mountain Village H: New Arusha Hotel M: Mount Meru Hotel B: Meru House Inn |
| 16 |
Transfer to Arusha Airport for flight to Zanzibar, where you will unwind for six days. Highlights include exploring the Arabic architecture, tropical fruits & spices, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling and last but not least the white palm fringed beaches and the azure waters of the Indian ocean!
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L: Karafuu Beach Hotel H: Karafuu Beach Hotel M: Baobab Beach Bungalows (deluxe rooms) B: Baobab Beach Bungalows (standard rooms) |
| 20 | Transfer to Stone Town for a last night on the legendary spice island of Zanzibar. |
L: Zanzibar Serena Inn H: Zanzibar Serena Inn M: Dhow Palace Hotel B: Kids Play Hotel |
| 21 |
Return to
Arusha or Dar es Salaam for connecting flight home.
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| Class | Description |
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L = Luxury |
Five star accommodation while in Arusha, on safari and on Zanzibar. |
| H = High end |
Upper end
standard while in Arusha and on safari. Five star accommodation on Zanzibar. |
| M = Medium |
Medium
standard while in Arusha, on safari and on Zanzibar. |
| B = Budget | Basic camping while on safari, budget class accommodation in Arusha and on Zanzibar. |
We can provide French and Spanish speaking guides on request.
You can find photos of the different accommodation options offered here
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Note: Prices are subject to change should any of the hotels or national parks increase their rates.
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