15 Days: Couples and Honeymooners
Safari trip Tanzania & Zanzibar
Enjoy 15 days full of natural wonders in one of the most beautiful countries in the world were you will discover that Tanzania has the highest concentration of wildlife (Ngorongoro Crater), the highest mountain in Africa (Kilimanjaro), the most famous national park (Serengeti) and the world's best beaches (Zanzibar). Have a complete safari experience by visiting all the important national parks of Northern Tanzania and dust-off in Zanzibar while you enjoy some of the best beaches in the world. This private Tanzania safari offers you the flexibility to travel at your own pace with a private safari vehicle and a knowledgeable English-speaking guide. The package can be tailored made to your budget with affordable comfort hotel options, luxurious safari lodges and impeccable Five-star hotel options. Explore your accommodation options by pressing here.
Arrival Day: Pick Up From Airport
Welcome to Tanzania. Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro airport your English-speaking guide will meet you and transport you to your hotel in Arusha. There you can take the time to rest from your trip and get ready to start exploring tomorrow. Your exclusive private safari benefits you from receiving the expert guidance of a travel expert in real-time and also allows you to be in-charge of your itinerary. Whether you’re an early bird or you would like to sleep-in late you can communicate your desires to your guide so he will be able to provide you with the complete experience in the timetable you desire. Your guide knows a lot about the Tanzanian culture and the national parks and sights of the country and he will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.
Day 2: Arusha
Today's pace is left at your leisure to give you time to acclimatize. You can relax at the swimming pool or explore the environment surrounding your hotel. Your guide will visit you at your hotel to give you your safari briefing. If you like to do an activity today just let us know, there are plenty of options like taking a walk or a city tour.
Day 3: Manyara National Park
You'll depart from Arusha after breakfast and begin the drive to Lake Manyara National Park. The journey takes approximately two hours, you'll enter Lake Manyara National Park. The park is truly a photographer's playground and offers some of the best game viewing in the world. You can expect to see many of Africa's most well-known animals. Bird-watchers will find Lake Manyara is an absolute delight, with a huge variety of birds on display in the park. Even the novice can expect to be amazed by large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly coloured lilac breasted roller.
Day 5, 6 & 7: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast you will start your drive to Serengeti National Park. Perhaps the most famous African national park with its stunning landscapes often seen as the backdrop to some of the world’s best nature documentaries. The Serengeti’s endless plains and abundance of wildlife are unsurpassed. The annual Great Wildebeest Migration with more than a million migrating wildebeest, zebras and gazelles is a true wonder to behold. You will be able to spot lions, elephants, waterbucks, hippos, hyenas, wildebeest herds, golden jackals, antelopes and gazelles all basking in their natural habitat.
If you are looking for a unique experience in the Serengeti then we can arrange for a Hot Air Balloon Safari and take to the air to watch the Wildebeest Great Migration from a different perspective.
Day 4: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast your guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and head to Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive. The drive to the gate will take approximately 2 hours. Along the way you will take in the scenic views of the grassland plains speckled with the ancient baobab trees, traditional Maasai houses, and cattle being herded by the nomadic people. You will see all that natural treasures of the Tarangire National Park: the largest concentration of African elephants in Tanzania, the huge ancient baobab trees against the impossibly blue sky, tree climbing pythons, lions, leopards and cheetah. After a picnic lunch in midday, you will resume your game drive until late afternoon and then drive to your hotel or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 8: Ngorongoro Conservation area
After breakfast, you will descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro crater to view wildlife. Because of its natural beauty, the Ngorongoro Crater is chosen as one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders. The crater is a very important refuge for huge variety of wildlife and home to big herds of wildebeest, zebras, Thomson and grant gazelles, hippopotamus, African cape buffalos, prides of lions, hyenas, serval cats, golden and black-backed jackals, and close to 400 species of birds. The endangered black rhino also has the Ngorongoro Crater as it's home. In midday, you will have a picnic lunch at the base of the crater and do another game drive until late afternoon. This is one of the best places to spot all of Africa’s Big Five. There is a wide range of additional activities to do in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area if you are interested, including visiting a traditional Masai village.
Day 9: A day of rest full of romance
Today you will have nothing but time for each other on one of the most romantic spots of Northern Tanzania. You can stay at your hotel and enjoy the pool and amenities offered and let the staff of the hotel pamper and treat you or this might be a good day for a special excursion as well like a beautiful roadtrip to the Empekai Crater or visit a traditional Masai village. The choice is up to you.
Day 10, 11 & 12: Zanzibar
The last part of your trip is for rest, relaxation and revitalisation. Get ready to unwind and enjoy the laid-back beach life on the tropical Zanzibar Island. Your driver will drive you to the airport to board your flight to Zanzibar. Miles and miles of white sandy beaches dotted with palm trees await you surrounded by the clear azure water of the Indian Ocean. Enjoy the final days of your Tanzania trip at your own leisure. Explore the amazing coral reefs and swim among thousands of colourful tropical fish. Grab a surfboard and hit the waves or simply lay back and chill in the sun with a coconut or cocktail in hand.
Discover more information about Zanzibar Island the activities you can do once on the island by pressing here.
Day 13 & 14: Zanzibar Stone Town & Safari Blue
Zanzibar offers a colorful culture and history. You can visit a spice farm and learn how spices, herbs and fruits grow and used as medicine. The old Stone Town is the historical centre of Zanzibar and an amazing mix of Food lovers and culture enthusiasts can visit interesting cultural places like Sultan’s Palace, the House of Wonders, the Slave Market and Darajani or Forodhani food markets. You can even visit the deserted Prison island that was once used as a place where slaves were detained. Nowadays the island is a place to relax at the lovely white beach. It is ideal for snorkeling, swimming or sunbathing. You can also see the old prison ruins and about hundred giant land tortoise. You can enjoy the natural beauty of Zanzibar on a traditional wooden sailboat (dhow) by taking the Safari Blue experience. Visit 3 beautiful island where you can swim, snorkel and enjoy an delicious barbecue. Another popular snorkeling trip is to Mnemba Atoll, one of the most beautiful snorkel spots in Zanzibar.
Day 15: Zanzibar - Departure
Today will be at leisure to relax or explore, depending on your flight. Your driver will transfer you to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight. You will reach back home on day 11. If you would like to expand your trip with another beach destination then Tanzania offers more paradises to unwind. Check out the pristine Pemba Island or Mafia Island and get in touch with us to adjust your itinerary before you book.
What is included:
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All accommodation
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Full board (all meals)
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All airport transfers
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Game drives through the National Parks
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Safari 4x4 vehicle with a photographic roof hatch & on-board WiFi during your safari
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English speaking private guide during your safari
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Park Fees for all national parks and crater
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Reservation costs
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Refrigerated drinks and beverages during safari (Mineral water, soft drinks & wine)
What is excluded:
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International flight tickets and visa fee
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Travel insurance (travel- /cancellation insurance, flying doctors)
No change of date fee's:
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Up to 14 days prior to your arrival.
No cancellation fee's:
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Just let us know 14 days prior to your arrival.
15 Days: Safari trip Tanzania &Zanzibar
