12 Days Tanzania Best Wildlife Safari And Zanzibar Beach Holiday
12 Days Tanzania Best Wildlife Safari And Zanzibar Beach Holiday
$5250
12 Days Tanzania Best Wildlife Safari And Zanzibar Beach Holiday
12 Days Starting and ending in Arusha, Tanzania
Visiting: Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa, Zanzibar
Tour operator:
Tour code:
283934
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
3-99
Special diets catered:
Halal, Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain
Tour operated in:
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Private Available:
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Tour Overview
This 12days Best Wildlife Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday is designed along the well-established northern circuit that also offers some of the most diverse safari experiences. After 6 nights on bush safari, fly to Zanzibar for a rest and relaxation on the beach. The Safari tours the northern parks of Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengenti and Lake Manyara
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arusha Urban
Location: Arusha
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pointzone Arusha or similar
Arrival – Arusha
On arriving Kilimanjaro international airport in Tanzania, our guide will meet you and drive you to The Arusha Hotel for overnight stay
Arusha Hotel
Day 2 : Arusha – Tarangire National park
Location: Arusha
Accommodation: Camp, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge or Similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arusha – Tarangire National park
Breakfast at your hotel then Depart Arusha town and drive into Tarangire National Park to arrive in good time for lunch, Afternoon game drives followed by dinner and overnight stat at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge. Tarangire park offers wide panoramas of open acacia woodland and grass savanna, where huge herds of Elephants (often two hundred strong) and other unique residents, such as fringe-eared Oryx and Lesser Kudu roam free, Lion, Cheetah and Leopard. Dinner and overnight at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge or Similar.
Sangaiwe Tented lodge or Similar
Day 3 : Tarangire –Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge
Location: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Camp, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Osinon Tented camp or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive Tarangire –Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge
Breakfast then proceed to Serengeti National Park passing through Ngorongoro Conservation Malanja Depression towards Olduvai Gorge. This desert like gorge lies at the foot of the Ngorongoro highlands and is world-renowned site as a repository for the remains of vast numbers of animals that roamed these plains years ago. We will visit the museum featuring the famous Zinj skull, the Zinjanthropus men of 1.8 million years ago, whose remaining were found here by Dr. Leakey. We proceed to Serengeti national park for a full afternoon game drives with picnic lunches
Wildebeest Tented camp
Day 4 : Serengeti National park
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Camp, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Osinon Tented camp or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Serengeti National park Full Day
Full days spent exploring the park. Morning and after noon gamedrives are offered. Serengeti is Africa’s most famous and Tanzania’s largest park covering 14,736 sq km and is adjoining with the Masai Mara National reserve in Kenya.
With a wildebeest population of about 2 million and several other hoofed species (which include zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, impala, topi, Grants gazelle, Kongoni, Eland, Kirk’s dik dik, klipspringer, roan, Oryx, oribi, waterbuck, buffalo, giraffe and warthog), the Serengeti is sure to attract a string of prey such as lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, golden jackals and bat eared foxes. Elephants are relatively scarce and the few remaining black rhinoceros are restricted to the Moru Koppies area.
Wildebeest Tented Camp
Day 5 : Serengeti National Park
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Camp, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Osinon Tented camp or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Serengetin Full Day
Another 2nd Full Day Game Drive
Wildebeest Tented Camp or Similar
Day 6 : Serengeti To Ngorongoro Crater
Location: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Camp, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Serengeti To Ngorongoro
We view game as we drive southeast up into the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation. Full afternoon crater tour followed by dinner and overnight stay at a lodge Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge by the crater rim.
The Ngorongoro crater is the world’s biggest whole volcanic caldera at 8300 sq km and is arguably the most stunning arena. It is frequently described as one of the wonders of the world, not only because of its geological magnificence, but also because it serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s largest populations of large mammals. Ngorongoro and other freestanding mountains are volcanic in origin, formed during the fracturing process that created the Rift valley 15 to 20 million years ago. When it peaked in size 3 million years ago it was a similar height to Mt. Kilimanjaro today. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge or Similar.
Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge or Similar
Day 7 : Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara National park
Location: Ngorongoro
Accommodation: Camp, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Bougainvillea Lodge or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara National park
Depart the lodge soon after breakfast and proceed to Lake Manyara national park for a full afternoon game drives with packed lunch. Lake Manyara is a shallow, alkaline lake that is part of the Rift Valley wall; the lake is at the base of this dramatic western escarpment giving it a beautiful and serene setting. In addition to this peaceful setting, Lake Manyara’s main attractions are its rich bird life, tree climbing lions and its hippos, which you can see at a closer range than many other places. Lake Manyara also hosts thousands of flamingos at certain times of the year and has diverse vegetation ranging from savannah, to marshes and acacia woodland, enabling a variety of wildlife habitats including butterflies.
Bougainvillea Lodge or Similar
Day 8 : Lake Manyara – Zanzibar
Location: Lake Manyara
Accommodation: Hotel, Camp, Resort
Accommodation Name: Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lake Manyara – Zanzibar
Breakfast at leisure then proceed to Arusha town where you take lunch before proceeding to Kilimanjaro airport to board your afternoon flight to Zanzibar. On arriving Zanzibar, our representative will meet you and drive you to Neptune Pwani Beach Resort or Similar resort to start your beach holiday. Friendly and spacious, Neptune Pwani Beach Resort is an ideal choice for guests in search of a retreat that offers the “special touch”, matched with attention to the finest of details.
The Resort has been meticulously created, emulating traditional Zanzibar style, using the best in local design, interiors and furnishing, meeting top international standards.
Neptune Pwani Beach Resort or Similar
Day 9 : Relax at Neptune Pwani Beach Resort
Location: Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa
Accommodation: Hotel, Resort
Accommodation Name: Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relax at Neptune Pwani Beach Resort
Days of rest and relaxation at your chosen beach resort in Zanzibar. Possible activities while in Zanzibar include snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing etc
Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa
Day 10 : Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa
Location: Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa
Accommodation: Hotel, Resort
Accommodation Name: Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Full Day Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa
Another Full day Relaxing at Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa
Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa or Similar
Day 11 : Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa
Location: Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa
Accommodation: Hotel, Resort
Accommodation Name: Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Anothe Full Day Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa
Another full day enjoy relaxing at Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa
Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa or Similar
Day 12 : Zanzibar Airport to fly Home
Location: Zanzibar
Accommodation: Hotel, Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
Zanzibar Airport to fly Home
Depending on the schedule of your home-bound flight, we shall pick you up at the appropriate time for the transfer from your beach hotel to the Zanzibar airport to connect your flight back home
What's Included
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
What's Not Included
Items and services of personal nature
Tip
Know Before You Go
- Infants Must Sit On Laps
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- Pick up available at Airbnb and private apartments
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see on this safari?
During the safari, you can expect to see a wide variety of wildlife including large herds of elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, fringe-eared oryx, lesser kudu, and a wildebeest population of about 2 million. Other animals include zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, impala, topi, Grants gazelle, Kongoni, Eland, Kirk’s dik dik, klipspringer, roan, oryx, oribi, waterbuck, buffalo, giraffe, warthog, and more. The Ngorongoro Crater is also home to some of Africa’s largest populations of large mammals.
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What activities are available during the Zanzibar beach holiday?
While in Zanzibar, you can enjoy a variety of activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, and surfing. The Neptune Pwani Beach Resort offers a relaxing environment with traditional Zanzibar style and top international standards.
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What is the significance of Olduvai Gorge in the itinerary?
Olduvai Gorge is a world-renowned site known for its archaeological significance. It is a repository for the remains of vast numbers of animals that roamed the plains years ago. The itinerary includes a visit to the museum featuring the famous Zinj skull, the Zinjanthropus men of 1.8 million years ago, whose remains were found here by Dr. Leakey.
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What is unique about the Ngorongoro Crater?
The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and is often described as one of the wonders of the world. It serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s largest populations of large mammals. The crater's geological magnificence and its role as a natural habitat make it a unique and stunning destination.
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Are there any specific bird species to look out for at Lake Manyara?
Lake Manyara is known for its rich bird life, including thousands of flamingos at certain times of the year. The diverse vegetation of the area supports a variety of wildlife habitats, making it an excellent spot for bird watching.
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