14 days, 13 nights – Northern Circuit & Zanzibar

14 days, 13 nights – Northern Circuit & Zanzibar

Day 1: Arrival

You will be met at the International Airport of Kilimanjaro by your driver/guide and our representative We will take you to the River trees Country Inn, a charming lodge situated at the banks of picturesque Usa River on an old German coffee estate, offering stunning views towards Mt. Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro. Children can roam around in the park style garden and watch naughty vervet monkeys and wise owls in the old trees along the river. A small pool is very inviting during the warmer months of the year. Alternative accommodation is at Mount Meru Game Lodge, a fantastic and atmospheric lodge with its own adjacent wildlife sanctuary. Animals such as zebra, ostrich and various antelope can be seen wandering by whilst you enjoy a tea or a soda on the lawn. Our safari manager will come to meet you and to provide you with a briefing on your Family Safari Tanzania North.

Accommodation will be in a family room where 3-4 persons can comfortably sleep.

Dinner included.

Day 2: Arusha

Today you will take an excursion in the nearby surroundings of your lodge, meaning you can relax a little, sleep in a bit if you want, and stay in your lodge without having to pack up again after just one night.

You have the choice between three different options. Please choose the one suiting the needs of your family best:

Arusha National Park

After breakfast drive to Arusha National Park, once the site of the action packed Hollywood movie Hatari, starring John Wayne and Hardy Kruger. You pass by herds of zebra, buffalo, and giraffe on the savannah. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Momella Lake, famous for huge flocks of colourful flamingos and its views at majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro. You continue in the afternoon with a game drive around the different habitats in this truly beautiful national park. There are black and white colobus monkeys (unique to this location northern Tanzania), Sykes’s and vervet monkeys, shy forest duikers, elusive leopards and substantial herds of antelope.

If you wish, you can hike at the slopes of Mt Meru in dense forest or at the Crater rim while an armed ranger escorts you to protect you from some of the larger animals.

Alternatively, you could do some cultural visits instead of visiting Arusha National Park. We offer as follows:

Mulala

Full day excursion to Mulala, a picturesque village located of the slopes of Mt Meru, to visit the people living here and to get a glimpse of the daily life of Meru farmers growing vegetables and crops. Together with a local guide you walk from Mama Anna’s farm, crisscrossing coffee plantations and banana farms to the top of Lemeka Hill, and back down to the Marisha River, which is home of colorful birds and playful monkey. The village women will prepare some simple but tasty lunch for you before you return to Arusha.

Nkoaranga Village

Full day excursion to the small village of Nkoaranga. This is home to a local fair-trade coffee growers’ cooperative, made up of a group of small-farm coffee growers working together to build a sustainable, naturally grown, fair trade coffee business. Visit the coffee plantations and see the different steps of coffee growing. Learn about how coffee beans are collected, processed, roasted, ground and carefully packed. All proceeds from coffee sales return to the local farmers for reinvestment in the project, and to build their burgeoning organic farming project – with the first organic bean harvest scheduled within the next two years. Lunch is taken in the village before you return to Arusha. A walk through the village and at the local school or an orphanage is also included if desired.

Overnight at River trees Country Inn or Mount Meru Game Lodge. All meals included.

Day 3: Lake Manyara

After breakfast we depart for Lake Manyara (driving time some 2.5 – 3 hours). Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is recognized for its incredible beauty. You can see many game animals such as Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, hippo and others. After spending most of the day in the car you might enjoy a leisurely stroll along Kirurumu River which has to be crossed on large rocks a couple of times. This is a great chance to get out your vehicle and explore this beautiful area on foot. Note that wet muddy feet cannot entirely be avoided…!

You will make the short journey towards Ngorongoro directly after your day of game driving at Lake Manyara, meaning you can make it down to the crater floor early morning the following day.

Spend the evening at Ngorongoro Farmhouse, a rustic old farmhouse at the outskirts of Ngorongoro Conservation Area with large rooms which comfortably sleep a family of four.

All meals included.

Day 4: Ngorongoro

After breakfast you pass into Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for a wonderful game drive (with a picnic lunch) inside the Ngorongoro Crater often described as one of the wonders of the world. It is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s densest animal populations. It is one of the few places where the rare black rhino can be observed in their natural setting. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and other species. With a bit of luck the ‘Big Five’ can be spotted during one game drive only.

Depending on the time you spend on the crater floor you might like to go on another bush walk at the rim of the crater, inhabited by playful monkeys and different species of birds, and occasionally bigger animals like buffalo and elephant! Escorted by a ranger or Maasai Guide you follow animal paths through dense bush. Alternatively, you can return early to you lodge and attend a coffee grinding ceremony in the lodge’s own coffee factory.

2nd overnight at Ngorongoro Farmhouse. All meals included.

Day 5: Ngorongoro – Serengeti

After breakfast you start on your way to Serengeti National Park (driving time some 4 hours, but with plenty to see on the way!) En route you will see grazing zebras, antelopes and giraffes and sometimes some buffalos hiding in the bush. You will visit a MaasaiBoma (traditional village) where some Maasai Warriors will welcome you, show you around and explain their traditional life. They will also show you their famous jumping dance and invite you to join in if you like! You can also see inside houses, meet children, ask questions and take photos!

After stopping for your picnic lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping) in Serengeti you will continue further into the park and go on a game drive in the afternoon. Depending on the time of year and the migration of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species.

Tonight and the following night you spend in a comfortable tented camp at the edge of the famous Serengeti, with views over the endless savannah with some animals and typically African acacia trees. Enjoy some relaxing hours at the camp fire under open sky after dinner, chatting with other guests and the charismatic security guards.

Overnight at Ikoma Tented Camp at Ikoma, Northern Serengeti. All meals included.

Day 6: Serengeti

Early start today for an early morning game drive to see also nocturnal predators returning from hunting and animals waking up in early morning light. You can take breakfast boxes with you and have a bush breakfast when the sun is up before you visit the interesting documentation center about Serengeti at Seronera. Return to your lodge for a relaxed lunch under the shade of an old acacia tree.

In the afternoon you can go out again on game drives or undertake a nature walk around the camp with some resident tribesmen. They are happy to share their knowledge of plants and animals surrounding them and introduce you into their use of traditional bow and arrow for hunting.

2nd overnight at Ikoma Tented Camp at Ikoma, Northern Serengeti. All meals included.

Day 7: Serengeti – Zanzibar

After last bush breakfast at your camp we take you to Seronera Airstrip in the Serengeti, for your flight to Zanzibar (departure at around 11:05 with arrival around 14:30).

Transfer to Matemwe Beach Village at Matemwe Beach.

All meals included.

Accommodation at a family villa like Milele Villas on request.

Day 8 – 11: Beach Extension

Relax and enjoy the beaches of Zanzibar.

Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 12: Spice Tour

After breakfast transfer to Stone Town. On the way we will do the famous Spice Tour. We have developed a special Spice Tour with information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After the tour we invite for an sumptuous and filling lunch at the Spice Restaurant, where you can taste the spices and fruits you have just learned about and seen growing fresh.

In the afternoon you have some time at leisure. Your hotel is conveniently located at Stone Town’s beautiful waterfront where in the afternoon the locals gather together for some football, gymnastics or just some relaxed socializing on the sand. A turquoise blue pool ensures refreshment from the heat of the day.

Overnight at Tembo Hotel. Breakfast and lunch included.

Day 13: Zanzibar Town

In the morning we will show you Zanzibar’s fabled old town on our Historical Stone Town Tour. Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a beautiful and interesting place where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People’s Palace) and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques! Rest in the afternoon, explore the many curio shops at leisure, enjoy a cold drinks at a beachside bar, or go on a boat trip to the neighboring islands (extra cost).

2nd Overnight at Tembo Hotel. Breakfast included.

Day 14: Departure

End of your Family Safari Tanzania North with Zanzibar extension. Departure transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your departure.

NB –if you depart from another airport than Zanzibar we’ll arrange flight connections to your departure airport (to Dar Es Salaam also ferry boats possible).

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

  • Accommodation according to the itinerary
  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Meals according to the itinerary
  • Mineral water
  • All mentioned activities
  • All national park fees
  • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

  • Flights
  • Optional activities
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Visa fees
  • Tips
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
  • Travel insurance

Book this tour

    8 days, 7 nights – Safari Beach Combination

    8 days, 7 nights – Safari Beach Combination

    Day 1: Arrival

    You will be met at the International Airport of Kilimanjaro by your guide and our representative. From there, we will take you to the River trees Country Inn . In Arusha for a safari briefing This charming Lodge is situated at the banks of picturesque Usa River on an old German coffee estate and offers stunning views towards Mt. Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro in Arusha.

    Alternative accommodation is at Lake Duluti Lodge close to Lake Duluti or Mt Meru Game Lodge with an attached game sanctuary. Dinner is included.

    Day 2: Lake Manyara

    After breakfast you start your safari beach combination and depart to Lake Manyara. Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is recognized for its incredible beauty. You can see many game animals such as Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, hippo and others.

    Overnight at Escarpment Luxury Lodge at Lake Manyara. All meals included.

    Day 3: Ngorongoro

    After breakfast you will drive to Ngorongoroand decent inside the Ngorongoro Crater which has been declared as a World Heritage Site. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and other species.

    Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge or Ngorongoro Farmhouse. All meals included.

    Day 4: Ngorongoro – Zanzibar

    After Lodge breakfast we take you to Arusha Airport, for your flight to Zanzibar. Transfer to the Ocean Paradise Resort. All meals included.

    Stone town and Spice Tour

    On one of your beach days you will go on a guided tour.

    After breakfast transfer to Stone town for our Historical Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People’s Palace) and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques!

    Afterwards you proceed to the famous Spice Plantations were we invite for an opulent lunch for you to taste the spices and fruits. Afterwards you will do the famous Spice Tour. We have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking.

    After the tour we take you back to your hotel.

    Day 5 – 8: Beach Holiday

    Relax and enjoy the beaches of Zanzibar.

    Breakfast and dinner included.

    NB –if you depart from another airport than Zanzibar we’ll arrange flight connections to your departure airport

    Please note: You can choose the option to visit the Serengeti instead of Lake Manyara, flying directly from the Serengeti to Zanzibar, please request for more information.

    Day 9: Departure

    A last morning of leisure ends your safari beach combination until transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your departure.

    INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

    • Accommodation according to the itinerary
    • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
    • Professional, English-speaking guide
    • Meals according to the itinerary
    • Mineral water
    • All mentioned activities
    • All national park fees
    • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

    EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

    • Flights
    • Optional activities
    • Alcoholic and soft drinks
    • Visa fees
    • Tips
    • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
    • Travel insurance

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      9 days, 8 nights – Northern Circuit & Zanzibar

      9 days, 8 nights – Northern Circuit & Zanzibar

      Day 1: Arrival

      You will be met at the International Airport of Kilimanjaro by your guide and our representative. From there, we will take you to the Rivertrees Country Inn in Arusha for a briefing about your safari highlights tour.

      This charming Lodge is situated at the banks of picturesque Usa River on an old German coffee estate and offers stunning views towards Mt. Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro in Arusha. Alternative accommodation is at Mountain Village Lodge overlooking Lake Duluti or Mt Meru Game Lodge with an attached game sanctuary.

      Overnight at Rivertrees Country Inn. Dinner is included.

      NB – If you arrive into another airport than Kilimanjaro we’ll arrange a connection flight to Arusha either on arrival or the following day (at extra cost). From Nairobi is possible road transfer in private or shared vehicles.

      Day 2: Lake Manyara

      After breakfast we depart for to Lake Manyara. Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is recognized for its incredible beauty. You can see many game animals such as Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, Hippos and others.

      Overnight at Serena Lodge or Escarpment Luxury Lodge at Lake Manyara. All meals included.

      NB – During some months in the year (depending on the elephants’ migration between Lake Manyara and Tarangire) it is more rewarding to visit Tarangire instead of Lake Manyara. This can be arranged on a shorter notice; accommodation can still be at Manyara Serena Lodge or Escarpment Luxury Lodge overlooking Lake Manyara National Park.

      Day 3: Manyara – Ngorongoro

      Your Tour starts with the drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After arrival you will descent . inside the Ngorongoro Crater which has been declared as a World Heritage Site. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and other species.

      Overnight at Sopa Lodge or Serena Lodge at Ngorongoro. All meals included.

      Day 4: Ngorongoro – Olduvai Gorge – Serengeti

      After breakfast you start on your way to Serengeti National Park. A picnic lunch will be provided. On the way you will stop at the Oldupai Gorge where anthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey made many significant discoveries, contributing to the theory that human life originated in Africa. After stopping for your picnic lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping) in Serengeti you will continue further into the park and go on a game drive.

      Overnight at Kati kati Tented Camp at Central Serengeti. All meals included.

      Day 5: Serengeti

      A full day of game drives around Serengeti. Depending on the time of year and the migration of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species.

      Overnight at Kati kati Tented Camp at Central Serengeti. All meals included.

      Day 6: Serengeti – Zanzibar

      Early morning game drive to see also nocturnal predators returning from hunting and animals waking up in early morning light.. After Lodge breakfast we take you to Seronera airstrip in the Serengeti, for your flight to Zanzibar.

      Transfer to the Ocean Paradise Resort (or other beach resort of your choice). Breakfast and dinner included.

      Day 7 – 8: Beach Holiday

      Relax and enjoy the beaches of Zanzibar. Breakfast and dinner included.

      Stonetown and Spice Tour

      On one of your beach days you will go on a guided tour.

      After breakfast transfer to Stone Town for our Historical Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People’s Palace) and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques!

      Afterwards you proceed to the famous Spice Plantations were we invite for an opulent lunch for you to taste the spices and fruits. . Afterwards you will do the famous Spice Tour.We have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After the tour we take you back to your hotel.

      Day 9: Departure

      End of your safari Highlights tour. Morning at leisure until departure transfer to Zanzibar Airport or Seaport your departure.

      End of service.

      INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

      • Accommodation according to the itinerary
      • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
      • Professional, English-speaking guide
      • Meals according to the itinerary
      • Mineral water
      • All mentioned activities
      • All national park fees
      • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

      EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

      • Flights
      • Optional activities
      • Alcoholic and soft drinks
      • Visa fees
      • Tips
      • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
      • Travel insurance

      Book this tour

        12 days, 11 nights – Selous Luxury Safari and Zanzibar

        12 days, 11 nights – Selous Luxury Safari and Zanzibar

        Day 1: Arrival

        You will be met at the International Airport of Dar es Salaam by our representative. We will take you to the Serena Hotel for overnight.

        Day 2: Dar Es Salaam – Selous Game Reserve

        Depart Dar es Salaam in the morning by air, arrival at Mtemere Airstirp at Selous Game Reserve. You will be welcomed by your guide and taken to your luxury tented Camp for a meeting with the camp manager to discuss your program for the following days. Afterwards you will enjoy your delicious lunch before you start with your safari activities at Selous.

        Overnight at The Rufiji River Lodge which is a luxury tented camp situated in at the remote part of the Selous Game Reserve on a high bank overlooking the Rufiji River.

        All meals and selected drinks included.

        Day 3 – 5: Selous Game Reserve

        Full-day game drives of Selous Game Reserve, named after the explorer Frederick Selous. The Selous Game Reserve is Africa’s largest protected wildlife reserve, a UN World Heritage site and a pristine uninhabited area larger than Switzerland. It has the world’s largest number of big game – elephant, buffalo. It also contains wildebeest, eland, giraffe,waterbuck, zebra, impala, hippo, leopard and lion. There are about 350 species of bird life. The topography of the park varies from rolling savannah woodland, grassland plain and rocky outcrops cut by the Rufiji River and its tributaries.

        Activities are game drives, walking tours and a boat trip at Rufiji River where crocodiles., hippos and grazing game can be seen. Your program will be designed and adjusted as per your preferences.

        3 x dinner and overnight at The Rufiji River Lodge at Selous Game Reserve.

        All meals and selected drinks included.

        Day 6: Selous – Zanzibar

        After breakfast transfer back to Mtemere Airstrip for your short flight to Zanzibar. Transfer to Blue Bay Beach and Resort for your stay at one of their exclusive Seaview Suites.

        Breakfast and dinner included.

        Alternatively, you can stay at Matemwe Beach at the the fabulous Matemwe Lodge (formerly known as Matemwe Bungalows).

        All meals included.

        Day 7 – 9: Zanzibar

        Relax and enjoy the beaches of Zanzibar.

        Breakfast and dinner included.

        Day 10: Spice Tour

        After breakfast transfer to Stonetown. On the way we will do the famous Spice Tour. We have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After the tour we invite for an opulent lunch at a restaurant in the spice plantations where you can taste the spices and fruits.

        In the afternoon you have some time at leisure!

        Overnight at Hotel in Stone Town.

        Day 11: Zanzibar Town

        In the morning we will show you Stone Town on our Historical Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People’s Palace) and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques!

        Afternoon at leisure and for own programs.

        Overnight at Hotel in Stone Town. Breakfast included.

        Day 12: Departure

        Departure transfer to Zanzibar Airport for departure.

        End of service.

        INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

        • Accommodation according to the itinerary
        • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
        • Professional, English-speaking guide
        • Meals according to the itinerary
        • Mineral water
        • All mentioned activities
        • All national park fees
        • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

        EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

        • Flights
        • Optional activities
        • Alcoholic and soft drinks
        • Visa fees
        • Tips
        • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
        • Travel insurance

        Book this tour

          14 days, 13 nights – Safari & Zanzibar Combination

          14 days, 13 nights – Safari & Zanzibar Combination

          Day 1: Arrival

          You will be met at the International Airport of Kilimanjaro by your Driver/Guide and our representative. We will take you to the River trees Country Inn This charming lodge is situated at the banks of picturesque Usa River on an old German coffee estate and offers stunning views towards Mt. Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro. Alternative accommodation is at Lake Duluti Lodge at Lake Duluti. Our safari manager will come to meet you and to provide you with a briefing for your safari & Zanzibar combination. Dinner included.

          NB – If you arrive into another airport than Kilimanjaro, we’ll arrange a connection flight to Arusha either on arrival or the following day (at extra cost). From Nairobi also road transfers in private or shared vehicles possible.

          Day 2: Tarangire

          Your Tour starts with the drive to Tarangire, the third largest national park in northern Tanzania and sanctuary for an unusually large elephant population. Majestic baobab trees are an interesting feature of the park, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. Animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah and up to six thousand elephant.

          Overnight at Maramboi Tented Camp at Tarangire. All meals included.

          Day 3: Lake Manyara

          After breakfast we depart for Lake Manyara. Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is recognized for its incredible beauty. You can see many game animals such as Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, hippo and others.

          Overnight at Serena Lodge or Escarpment Luxury Lodge at Lake Manyara. All meals included.

          Day 4: Ngorongoro

          After breakfast you will proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for a wonderful game drive (with a picnic lunch) inside the Ngorongoro Crater often described as one of the wonders of the world. It is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s densest animal populations. It is one of the few places where the rare black rhino can be observed in their natural setting. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and other species. With a bit of luck the ‘Big Five’ can be spotted during one game drive only.

          Overnight at NgoronogoroSopa Lodge. All meals included.

          Day 5: Serengeti

          After breakfast you start on your way to Serengeti National Park. After stopping for your picnic lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping) in Serengeti you will continue further into the park and go on a game drive.

          Overnight at Ikoma Tented Camp at Ikoma, Northern Serengeti. All meals included.

          Day 6: Serengeti

          Early morning game drive to see also nocturnal predators returning from hunting and animals waking up in early morning light. Full day of game drives around Serengeti. Depending on the time of year and the migration of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species. As in Ngorongoro your Driver/Guide will be in contact with other safari drivers and will amaze you with his skill at locating the hidden animals.

          Overnight at Ikoma Tented Camp at Ikoma, Northern Serengeti. All meals included.

          Day 7: Zanzibar

          In the morning we bring you to the Seronera airstrip, for your direct flight from the Serengeti to Zanzibar(short stopover in Arusha). Transfer to the boutique beach Hotel TheZanzibari (upgradeable to 5 Star Hotel, on request ). Breakfast and Dinner are included.

          (Note: if you want to stay at a 5 star hotel, we recommend the Ocean Paradise Resort)

          Day 8 – 11: Zanzibar

          Relax and enjoy the endless beaches of Zanzibar whilst staying in your beachside hotel. There are a wide range of water sport activities you can participate in, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, boat trips and more.

          Breakfast and Dinner are included.

          Day 12: Zanzibar

          After breakfast you will be transferred to Stone Town. En-route you will do the famous Zanzibar Spice Tour: We have developed a special Spice Tour with lots of in-depth information not only about spices, but also about the organically grown herbs, and will provide an educational background of their traditional uses in medicine, cosmetics and cooking. After the tour we invite you for an opulent lunch at special spice restaurant – where you can taste the spices and fruits you saw on the tour.

          Overnight at Dhow Palace Hotel or Tembo Hotel. Breakfast and lunch included.

          Day 13: Zanzibar

          Today we will show you Stone Town on our Historical Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People’s Palace) and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques!

          Overnight at Dhow Palace Hotel or Tembo Hotel. Breakfast included.

          Day 14: Departure

          Airport Transfer to Zanzibar Airport in time for your departure. Breakfast included.

          If you depart from another airport than Zanzibar we’ll arrange flight connections to your departure airport (to Dar Es Salaam also ferry boats possible).

          INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

          • Accommodation according to the itinerary
          • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
          • Professional, English-speaking guide
          • Meals according to the itinerary
          • Mineral water
          • All mentioned activities
          • All national park fees
          • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

          EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

          • Flights
          • Optional activities
          • Alcoholic and soft drinks
          • Visa fees
          • Tips
          • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
          • Travel insurance

          Book this tour

            14 days, 13 nights – Hidden Treasures

            14 days, 13 nights – Hidden Treasures

            Day 1: Arrival

            You will be met at the International Airport of Kilimanjaro by your driver/Guide and our representative. We will take you to the famous Hatari Lodge once home of the German Actor Hardy Krueger. On arrival, you will be met by the lodge manager for a warm welcome and to discuss your Tanzania safari program for the following two days.

            The Hatari Lodge is picturesquely located at the foot of majestic Mt Meru with breathtaking views over Arusha National Park.

            Overnight at Hatari Lodge. Dinner included.

            NB – If you arrive into another airport than Kilimanjaro, then we’ll arrange a connection flight to Arusha either on arrival or the following day (at extra cost). From Nairobi also road transfers in private or shared vehicles possible.

            Day 2 – 3: Hatari/Momella/Arusha National Park

            Spend two days at Hatari Lodge and on safari activities are arranged by the lodge, including game drives at Arusha National Park, walks at the forest at Mt Meru and around the lodge. Also local communities, Momella village or Masai Villages are usually visited.

            2 x Overnight at Hatari Lodge. All meals included.

            NB – on request one night at the lodge owned Shu’mata can be arranged if one wish to spend one night in complete wilderness. There is a supplement of approx 250 USD per person.

            Day 4 – 5: Mkomazi Game Reserve

            Leave in the morning from Hatari and drive to Mkomazi Game Reserve. It serves as a buffer to the adjacent Tsavo National Park in Kenya. The Pare and the Usambara Mountains form the boundary in the south. The two mountain ranges in the background scenery, alternating from sparse tree savannas to grassland, are the reason for a such an imposing and breathtaking landscape; and due to protection measures put in place, the number of animals has increased sustantially.

            Although there are not as many animals as in some of the more well-known national parks, the wonderful landscape more than compensates for this.

            Besides a multitude of other game, it has the largest population of Gerenuk antelope in Tanzania. Bird enthusiasts can observe approximately 400 different species of birds there.

            Mkomazi is also famous for it’s breeding projects of African wild dogs, and the rare black rhino run by the George Adamson/Tony Fitzjohn African Wildlife Preservation Trust. If possible you can visit the project and see the wild dogs and rhinos.

            If you wish, you can easily go on a night game drive on that evening or a guided walk around the camp.

            2 x overnight at Babu’s Camp at Mkomazi Game Reserve. All meals included.

            ** Please Note: During April-May Babu’s Camp at Mkomazi National Park remains closed. Therefore we replace the visit to Mkomazi with a visit Ndarakwai/Western Kilimanjaro with accommodation at Ndarakwai Camp.

            Day 6: Mkomazi – Usambara

            After breakfast you return to Same – the busy market town at the sole of the Pare Mountains. If you wish, you can visit the lively market (Sunday is the market day) or the church, before you proceed along the majestic landscape of the Pare/Western Usambara Mountains and large sisal plantations to Soni/Lushoto at the heart of Usambara Mountains to a small but very friendly Farmhouse.

            Overnight at Maweni Farms or Mullers Lodge.

            Breakfast and dinner included.

            Day 7 – 8: Western Usambara

            Spend the following two days in a lush green, unspoilt surroundings in a small eco-friendly lodge. Your hosts will arrange various walking tours to the next surroundings, taking you to SakkaraniMounastry, to small villages, to Mazumbai Rain Forest, Irente Viewpoint etc. If you wish, you can attend the service at one of the numerous churches at Lushoto or nearby. The walks will be designed at your preferences.

            2 x Overnight at Maweni Farms or Mullers Lodge. All meals included.

            Day 9 – 11: Usambara – Pangani

            After breakfast your driver guide will pick you and take you to the remote beaches of Pangani close to the Indian Ocean (Driving time of around 4-5 hours) partly on tarmac, partly on unpaved dirt roads.

            When you reach the beach around midday/early afternoon, it is time for some resting and relaxing, laying in the sun and enjoying a long unspoilt beach.

            2 x Overnight at Kijongo Bay. Breakfast and dinner are included.

            Day 12: Pangani – Saadani

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            Depending on your private schedule, you will travel from Pangani along the coastline of the Indian Ocean to Saadani – the only wildlife sanctuary in Tanzania bordering the Sea – here, ‘bush meets beach’ and you can relax in a very unique, unspoilt nature with the turquoise blue waters of the Indian Ocean at the front and African Bush at the back.

            Overnight at A Tent With A View or Saadan Safari Lodge. Breakfast and dinner included.

            Day 13: Saadani National Park

            Full day of game driving and safari activities at Saadani National Park, which offers a unique combination of both marine and mainland flora and fauna in a culturally fascination setting including savannahs, ocean and river, forests and shrubs. Species to be seen are elephants buffalos, hartebeests, waterbucks, reedbucks, warthogs, numerous giraffes, wildebeests, rarely lions, hyenas, genets, porcupines and different baboons.

            In the morning you will go on an exciting game drive. After lunch at the banks of Wami River you go on a boating safari to Wami River where large groups of hippos live and Nile crocodiles can be seen as well as kingfisher, fish eagles and many species of wading birds.

            Overnight at A Tent With a View or Saadani Safari Lodge. All meals included.

            Day 14: Departure

            End of your Tanzania safari – Hidden Treasures’. Departure transfer to Saadani or Mkwaja Airstrip for your charter flight to Dar Es Salaam or by road. Breakfast and lunch included.

            This trip can be easily extended with a visit to Zanzibar.

            End of service.

            INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

            • Accommodation according to the itinerary
            • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
            • Professional, English-speaking guide
            • Meals according to the itinerary
            • Mineral water
            • All mentioned activities
            • All national park fees
            • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

            EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

            • Flights
            • Optional activities
            • Alcoholic and soft drinks
            • Visa fees
            • Tips
            • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
            • Travel insurance

            Book this tour

              17 days, 16 nights – Serengeti, Selous, Zanzibar

              17 days, 16 nights – Serengeti, Selous, Zanzibar

              Day 1: Arrival

              You will be met at the International Airport of Kilimanjaro by your Driver/Guide and our representative. We will take you to the River trees Country Inn. This charming Lodge is situated at the banks of picturesque Usa River on an old German coffee estate and offers stunning views towards Mt. Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro. Alternative accommodation is at Mount Meru Game Lodge with an animal sanctuary attached. Our safari manager will come to meet you and to provide you with a briefing on your Serengeti, Selous and Zanzibar combination.

              NB –if you arrive into another airport than Kilimanjaro we’ll arrange a connection flight to Arusha either on arrival or the following day (at extra cost). From Nairobi also road transfers in private or shared vehicles possible.

              Day 2: Lake Manyara

              After breakfast we depart to Lake Manyara. Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is recognized for its incredible beauty. You can see many game animals such as Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, hippo and others.

              Overnight at Rift Valley Lodge at Lake Manyara .

              All meals included.

              Day 3: Lake Manyara – Olduvai Gorge – Serengeti

              After breakfast you start on your way to Serengeti National Park. A picnic lunch will be provided. On the way you will stop at the Olduvai Gorge where anthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey made many significant discoveries, contributing to the theory that human life originated in Africa. After stopping for your picnic lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping) in Serengeti you will continue further into the park and go on a game drive.

              Overnight at Ikoma Tented Camp at Ikoma, Northern Serengeti. All meals included

              Accommodation at a lodge at Serengeti with some supplement (on request).

              Day 4: Serengeti

              A full day of game drives around Serengeti. Depending on the time of year and the migration of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species. As in Ngorongoro your Driver/Guide will be in contact with other safari drivers and will amaze you with his skill at locating the hidden animals.

              Day 5: Ngorongoro

              In the morning drive to Ngorongoro Crater. After arrival in Ngorongoro you will descend into the crater for a wonderful game drive (with a picnic lunch) inside the Ngorongoro Crater. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and other species. Your Driver/Guide will amaze you with his skill at locating the hidden animals.

              Overnight in one of the lodges in Karatu nearby (Farmhouse, Endoro Lodge, etc).

              All meals included.

              Day 6: Ngorongoro – Arusha

              After breakfast you go on a Nature Walk at the forest of the other Ngorongoro Crater Rim inhabited by buffaloes, elephants, baboons, monkeys and different species of birds. Escorted by a ranger or Maasai Guide you follow animal paths on the so called Endoro Trail.

              Afterwards, you return to Arusha for a good lunch at a nice restaurant some shopping/sightseeing in Arusha Town. Relax the afternoon at your nice lodge.

              Overnight in River trees Country Inn or Mount Meru Game Lodge in Arusha.

              All meals included.

              Day 7: Arusha – Dar Es Salaam – Selous

              After breakfast, transfer to Arusha airport and flight via DarEs Salaam to Selous Game Reserve. Transfer from the airstrip to your lodge for a meeting with the lodge manager to discuss your program for the following two days. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Enjoy some time at the poolside or a great sundown from the lodge’s unique lounge area. Your lodge consists of stone cottages and luxury tented bandassuituated over BehoBeho Hillside of Sable Mountain.

              Overnight at Sable Mountain Lodge.

              Day 8 – 9: Selous Game Reserve

              Two full of game drives at Selous Game Reserve named after the explorer Frederick Selous. The Selous Game Reserve is the largest protected wildlife reserve, a UN World Heritage site and a pristine uninhabited area larger than Switzerland. The topography of the park varies from rolling savannah woodland, grassland plain and rocky outcrops cut by the Rufiji River and its tributaries. Activities are game drives, a walking safari and a boat trip at Lake Tagalala where crocodiles, hippos and grazing game can be seen.

              2 x Overnight at Sable Mountain Lodge. All meals included

              NB – Fly camping’ can be arranged on request. This is a wonderful way to sleep under the stars and enjoy the pure tranquility and raw excitement of the bush. Large tents made of heavy duty mosquito mesh ensure that you are close to nature but apart from only bugs. Fly camping in the wilderness perfectly compliments is a perfect compliments your safari to Selous.

              Day 10: Selous – Zanzibar

              After breakfast, transfer to one of Selous Airstrip for your connecting flight to Zanzibar around 10:30.

              Accommodation at The Zanzibari Hotel, Matemwe Beach Village or Zanzibar Retreat Hotel (other beach resorts as per your choice)

              Breakfast and dinner included.

              Day 11 – 15: Beach Extension

              Relax and enjoy the beaches of Zanzibar.

              Breakfast and dinner included.

              Day 16: Spice Tour & Stone town

              After breakfast transfer to Stone town. On the way we will do the famous Spice Tour. We have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After the tour we invite for an opulent lunch at the Spice Restaurant where you can taste the spices and fruits.

              In the afternoon we shhow you Stone Town on our Historical Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People’s Palace) and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques!

              Overnight at Dhow Palace Hotel (or similar hotel).

              Day 17: Departure

              End of your Serengeti Selous Zanzibar combination. Departure transfer to Zanzibar Airport.

              INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

              • Accommodation according to the itinerary
              • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
              • Professional, English-speaking guide
              • Meals according to the itinerary
              • Mineral water
              • All mentioned activities
              • All national park fees
              • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

              EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

              • Flights
              • Optional activities
              • Alcoholic and soft drinks
              • Visa fees
              • Tips
              • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
              • Travel insurance

              Book this tour

                21 days, 20 nights – Camping Safari & Zanzibar Combination

                21 days, 20 nights – Camping Safari & Zanzibar Combination

                Day 1: Arrival

                Arrive in Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.

                We’ll meet for an introductory briefing upon your arrival in Arusha before transferring to the Kigongoni Lodge or Ilboru Safari Lodge in the evening for Ovenight and Dinner.

                Day 2: Lake Manyara

                After breakfast you’ll drive across the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park. This beautiful park with it’s lush vegetation and tropical forests of giant fig and mahogany trees, takes its name from the Maasai word for “euphorbia tirucalli”, a bush which is used to make a thorny hedge to protect their cattle. Elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra and a variety of antelope inhabit the park as well as a variety of monkeys and a large population of hippos. If you are lucky you may see Manyara lions, famous for their tree climbing habits, lazily resting on the branches of an “Acacia tortilis” tree. The birdlife is also abundant, with flamingos, pelicans, hornbills and plenty of forest species.

                Overnight at Twiga campsite in Mto wa Mbu. All meals included.

                Day 3: Lake Natron

                In the morning you drive via Engaruka Town towards Lake Natron on a 4 hour journey on a partly bumpy and dusty road. En-route you will see many Masai villages, termite mounds, gazelle, giraffe, zebra, baboons, bee boxes, and birds such as vultures, ostrich, starlings, Cory Bustards, and kites. In the afternoon you will go on a guided walk around Lake Natron – the lowest point of the Great Rift Valley in Tanzania (600m / 2000 ft) and famous for seeing vast numbers of flamingo and other water birds due to a high concentrate of sodium carbonate, algae, and zooplankton in the waters. You can go for a hike up aNgareSero River which flows in the Lake Natron. In contrast to the surrounding dry landscapes, you will find a small paradise here. After a strenuous walk up the stream, we reach the source of the river, in cascading waterfalls the river gushes out of the mountains. It is an excellent swim in the river and under the waterfalls for a nice cool-down from the hot sun. There may be baboons or other wildlife in the gorge.

                Overnight at a public campsite at Lake Natron. All meals included.

                Day 4: Lake Natron- Serengeti

                After breakfast you will start heading towards the Serengeti and can spot some wildlife and many Maasai villages on the way. You will cross Loliondo, a concession bordering Serengeti National Park and then you will proceed to drive further towards the Western Corridor where the Great Migration is expected to pass through in June/July. After stopping for a picnic lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping) at the Serengeti, you will continue further into the park and go on a game drive whilst en-route to the central serengeti.

                Overnight at a public campsite in the Serengeti. All meals included.

                Day 5: Serengeti

                A full day of game drives around Serengeti. Depending on the time of year and the location of migration herds, you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes,

                zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and various species. Your driver/guide will be in contact with other safari drivers and will amaze you with his skill at locating hidden animals.

                Overnight stay at a public campsite in the Serengeti. All meals included.

                Day 6: Serengeti – Lake Victoria

                Game-drive to Lake Victoria. In the afternoon, drive into the nearby hills to take a look at rural Africa, passing through the small villages of the Sakuma people, who grow cotton, ground nuts, sorghum and cassava as well as keeping livestock. Life carries on simply as it has done for centuries, but with a few poignant reminders of the 20th Century! See the local school and take a stroll to the top of a small kopje.

                Overnight at a public campsite at Lake Victoria. All meals included.

                Day 7: Lake Victoria

                Start your day with an early morning traditional canoe fishing trip. Local fishermen will paddle the canoes and, on the way, the scene is typical of the lakeshore with women toiling in the fields and men fishing. The paddlers take one back in time as they sing traditional songs of home, of cattle and of life. In the distance can be seen the white lateen sails of fishing boats or dhows, returning from a night of fishing far out on the Lake.

                Prolific and undisturbed birdlife can be found on the beach including migrant waders, Egrets from Europe and (amongst the reeds) flashes of brightly coloured Kingfishers; chattering golden and yellow weavers of many kinds complete the scene. At the village, witness fishing boats bringing in their catches and fierce bargaining by traders before strolling around this pretty, colourful village to see the busy stalls catering for every need amongst the fish drying in the sun.

                Overnight at a public campsite at Lake Victoria. All meals included.

                Day 8: Lake Victoria – Ngoronogoro

                After breakfast you proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (long drive). First you return to Serengeti and drive via Lake Ndutu Area. A picnic lunch will be provided.

                On the way you will stop at the Olduvai Gorge where anthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey made many significant discoveries, contributing to the theory that human life originated in Africa. After arrival into the Ngorongoro Crater, you will go on a nature walk at the Northern Crater Rim of Ngorongoro Crater inhabited by buffaloes, elephants, baboons, monkeys and different species of birds. Escorted by an armed ranger you follow animal paths through dense bush. ( Walking is optional for an extra cost )

                Overnight at Simba public campsite at Ngorongoro. All meals included.

                Day 9: Ngorongoro

                After breakfast you will descend into the crater for a wonderful game drive (with a picnic lunch). The Ngorongoro Crater is often described as one of the wonders of the world. It is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s densest animal populations. It is one of the few places where the rare black rhino can be observed in their natural setting.

                As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and various other species of wildlife. With a bit of luck the ‘Big Five’ can be spotted during one game!

                Overnight at Simba public campsite at Ngorongoro. All meals included.

                Day 10 – 11: Ngoronogoro – Lake Eyasi

                From Ngorongoro you proceed to Lake Eyasi home to the hunter-gathers ethnic group of the Hadzabe Bushmen bearing similar characteristics to those of Bushmen in Southern Africa. The small people of this indigenous tribe are probably the last living in true harmony with nature and have a wealth of Fauna and Flora knowledge to share with us. The two days spent with them are filled with tours and game walks guided by bushmen – taking you on their traditional hunting tracks.

                2 x Overnight at KisimaNgeda Public Campsite at Lake Eyasi. All meals included.

                Day 12: Tarangire

                After breakfast we depart for Tarangire, Tanzania’s sixth largest national park and sanctuary for an unusually large elephant population. Majestic baobab trees are an interesting feature of the park, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. Animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah and up to six thousand elephant living within the park.

                Overnight at a public campsite at Tarangire. All meals included.

                Day 13: Tarangire – Arusha

                One final morning game drive before leaving Tarangire. In the afternoon we will reach Arusha, where we overnight at Kigongoni Lodge or Ilboru Safari Lodge.

                Breakfast and lunch included.

                Day 14: Arusha – Zanzibar

                After breakfast we transfer you to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Transfer to The Zanzibari Hotel or Matemwe Beach Village or Ngalawa Beach Village (or other beach resort of your choice). Breakfast and dinner included.

                Day 15 – 18: Zanzibar Beach

                Relax and enjoy the endless paradise beaches of Zanzibar while staying in your beach hotel. There are a wide range of water sport activities you can take part in, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, boat trips and more. Breakfast and dinner included.

                Day 19: Spice Tour

                After breakfast you will be transferred to Stone town. On the way we will do the famous Spice Tour: We have developed a special spice tour with in depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine, cosmetics and cooking. After the tour we invite you for an opulent lunch at our restaurant – where you can taste the spices and fruits.

                Overnight at Dhow Palace Hotel or Zanzibar Coffee house. Breakfast and lunch included.

                Day 20: Stone Town

                Today we will show you Stone Town on our historical Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through the fabled town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People’s Palace), Dr Livingston’s House and the Arab Fort amongst others locations, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques!

                Overnight Dhow Palace or Zanzibar Coffeehouse. Breakfast included.

                Day 21: Departure

                End of your camping safari Zanzibar combination, departure to the airport in Zanzibar.

                Please note: This itinerary can also feature:

                • Wilderness camping – Upgraded camping facilities on private camp sites .
                • Mid-ranged lodging at lodges or tented camps.

                INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

                • Accommodation according to the itinerary
                • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
                • Professional, English-speaking guide
                • Meals according to the itinerary
                • Mineral water
                • All mentioned activities
                • All national park fees
                • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

                EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

                • Flights
                • Optional activities
                • Alcoholic and soft drinks
                • Visa fees
                • Tips
                • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
                • Travel insurance

                Book this tour

                  21 days, 20 nights – Walking Safari & Zanzibar

                  21 days, 20 nights – Walking Safari & Zanzibar

                  Day 1: Arrival

                  You will be met at the International Airport of Kilimanjaro by your driver/guide and our representative. We will take you to the Kiboko Lodge or Meru View Lodge. Our safari manager will welcome you and provide you with a full safari briefing. Dinner is included.

                  Day 2: Nkoaronga Village

                  Your walking safari starts with a full day excursion to Nkoaranga Village a local fair-trade coffee growers’ cooperative. It is made up of a group of small-farm coffee growers working together to build a sustainable, naturally grown, fair trade coffee business. Visit the Coffee plantations and see the different steps of coffee growing. Learn about how coffee beans are collected, processed, roasted, grinded and carefully packed. All proceeds from coffee sales return to the local farmers for reinvestment in the project, and to build their growing organic farming project – with the first organic bean harvest scheduled within the next two years. You will also visit the local school or orphanage and go for a walk in the village to have some insights in all day like of local farmers. Lunch is taken in the village before you return to your Hotel.

                  Overnight at Kiboko Lodge or Meru View Lodge. All meals included.

                  Day 3: Arusha National Park

                  After breakfast drive to Arusha National Park, passing by herds of zebra, buffalo, and giraffe on the savannah. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Momella Lake famous for huge flocks of colourful flamingos and its views of the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro.

                  Take a game drive around the different habitats of this truly beautiful Park. There are black and white colobus monkeys (unique to this park in northern Tanzania), Sykes’s and vervet monkeys, shy forest duikers, leopards, and substantial herds of antelope. Guided by an armed ranger you will hike at the slopes of Mt Meru, first across the buffalo meadow and then in dense forest up to some hidden waterfalls at the Crater rim of Ngurdoto Crater.

                  Overnight at a campsite at Arusha National Park. All meals included.

                  Day 4: Tarangire

                  After breakfast you start your way towards Tarangire, Northern Tanzania’s third large national park and sanctuary for an unusually large elephant population. Majestic baobab trees are also an interesting feature of the park, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. Animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah and up to six thousand elephant.

                  After a game drive you will go on a ranger or Masai guided walk at the parks boundaries.

                  Overnight at a campsite at Tarangire. All meals included.

                  Day 5: Ngorongoro

                  After breakfast you proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for a wonderful game drive (with a picnic lunch) inside the Ngorongoro Crater – often described as one of the wonders of the world.

                  It is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s densest animal populations. It is one of the few places where the rare black rhino can be observed in its natural setting. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and other species. With a bit of luck the ‘Big Five’ can be spotted during just one game drive.

                  Overnight at a simba campsite at Ngrongoro on the rim of the crater. All meals included.

                  Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Olmoti

                  Early start for your five day walking safari to the Northern Highlands, where you will be guided throughout by local Masai guides as well as an armed ranger (until Naiyobi, where the armed ranger will leave you).

                  First you drive to Lemala Gate where you start your walk to Olmoti. You reach your camp around noon. After pitching your tent and enjoying lunch you explore Olmoti Crater. This shallow grassy crater is the source of the Mungeriver, which pours through a gorge in the rim in a spectacular waterfall on its way to Ngorongoro crater. Walk up the Crater Rim and descent to the Crater Floor.

                  Overnight at Olmoti Campsite. All meals included.

                  Day 7: Olmoti – Bulati

                  After leaving Bulati Campsite you walk through Bulati Village and up the Bulati Ranges to reach Empakai Crater at around midday. You follow the crater rim, viewing Kerimasi Mountain and OldonyoLengai in a distance. In the afternoon you reach your campsite, perched high above Empakai Crater. The surrounding thicket is home to buffalos and hyenas. After pitiching your tent and taking a cup of tea you can descend the forested crater slopes to reach the crater floor, the majority of which is covered by a salt lake. Lots of water birds and flamingos can be seen as they migrate between the crater lakes of Ngorongoro and LakeNatron. It is also a joy to walk around the lake shore.

                  Overnight at one of the campsites at the Crater Rim at an altitude of some 3200 m). All meals included.

                  Day 8: Bulati – Empakai

                  After leaving Bulati Campsite you walk through BulatiVillage and up the Bulati Ranges to reach Empakai Crater at around midday. You follow the crater rim, viewing Kerimasi Mountain and OldonyoLengai in a distance. In the afternoon you reach your campsite, perched high above Empakai Crater. The surrounding thicket is home to buffalos and hyenas. After pitiching your tent and taking a cup of tea you can descend the forested crater slopes to reach the crater floor, the majority of which is covered by a salt lake. Lots of water birds and flamingos can be seen as they migrate between the crater lakes of Ngorongoro and LakeNatron. It is also a joy to walk around the lake shore.

                  Overnight at one of the campsites at the Crater Rim at an altitude of some 3200 m). All meals included.

                  Day 9: Empakai – Naiyobi

                  From Empakai your trail leads you around Empakai Crater Rim with constant great views towards the Crater Bottom and Lake. The surrounding forest is inhabited by buffalos and porcupines. Around midday you reach Naiyobi village, a picturesque Maasai Village at the edge of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you will bid farewell to your armed ranger. Together with your Maasai Guide you will proceed to the Acacia Forest behind Naiyobi Village for overnight at Acacia Campsite.

                  All meals included.

                  Day 10: Naiyobi – Lake Natron

                  The last part of your trek is a longer hike downward towards the edge of the Rift Valley Escarpment. You hike along volcanic landscapes formed by the latest eruption of OldonyoLengai in 2008 until you reach PembeyaSwala, a distinctive landmark which leads you on a steep descent down to the plains surrounding Lake Natron. During your last trek you enjoy splended views of the Lengai volcano (OldonyLengai for the Maasai) and Mount Kerimasi until you finally reach Lake Natron for overnight at NgareSero Campsite (or moivaro campsite). All meals included .

                  Day 11: Lake Natron

                  Today you explore the highlights around Lake Natron famous for a vast numbers of flamingos and other water birds due to a high concentrate of in sodium carbonate, algae, and zooplankton.

                  A guide takes you there and shows you the nesting places of the flamingos. You can also trek to the NgareSero River which flows in the Lake Natron. In contrast to the surrounding dry landscape, here you can find a small paradise. After a strenuous walk up the stream you reach the source of the river, in cascading waterfalls the river gushes out of the mountain. It is an excellent and welcoming bath in the pools under the waterfalls for a nice cool-down from the hot sun. There may be baboons or other wildlife in the gorge.

                  Overnight at NgareSero Campsite at Lake Natron. All meals included.

                  Day 12: Longido

                  After breakfast we depart with the car to Longido on a 4 hour journey on a partly bumpy and dusty road. En-route you see many Masai villages, termite mounds, gazelle, giraffe, zebra, baboons, bee boxes, and birds such as vultures, ostrich, starlings, Cory Bustards, and kites.

                  At Longido you visit a project initiated by the SNV, an eco-tourism development organisation of the Netherlands. You spend the rest of the day walking around the extensive plains of Longido Mountain with lush forestation and get some insight into traditional African culture of the people living here.

                  Overnight at the campsite at Longido. All meals included.

                  Day 13: Longido – Arusha

                  After breakfast you either do another walk or head back to Arusha with some souvenir shopping en route if you like. Enjoy a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in Arusha. Spend a leisurely afternoon in your nice lodge.

                  Overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge. All meals included.

                  Day 14: Arusha – Zanzibar

                  End of your walking safari, after breakfast we transfer you to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Transfer to Ngalawa Beach Village. Breakfast and dinner included.

                  Day 15-18: Zanzibar Beach

                  Relax and enjoy the beaches of Zanzibar. Breakfast and dinner included.

                  Day 19: Spice Tour

                  After breakfast transfer to Stone town. On the way we will do the famous Spice Tour. We have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After the tour we invite for an opulent lunch at our guides’ home, where you can taste the spices and fruits. In the afternoon you have some time at leisure.

                  Overnight Zanzibar Coffeehouse or Dhow Palace Hotel. Breakfast and lunch included.

                  Day 20: Stone Town

                  In the morning we will show you Stone Town on our Historical Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People’s Palace) and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques! Rest of the day at leisure and time for own discoveries.

                  2nd overnight Zanzibar Coffeehouse or Dhow Palace Hotel Breakfast included.

                  All meals included

                  Day 21: Departure

                  Departure transfer to Zanzibar Airport for departure. Breakfast included.

                  INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

                  • Accommodation according to the itinerary
                  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
                  • Professional, English-speaking guide
                  • Meals according to the itinerary
                  • Mineral water
                  • All mentioned activities
                  • All national park fees
                  • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

                  EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

                  • Flights
                  • Optional activities
                  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
                  • Visa fees
                  • Tips
                  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
                  • Travel insurance

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