Trip Overview
After the adventure of a safari, there’s nothing better than to relax in paradise, This is a tour to the best of the Northern Parks of Tanzania and the fine white sand of Zanzibar. This is a very special tour for families holiday as well as for couples on a honeymoon who want to experience safaris to the Northern parks of Tanzania before flying to the beautiful spice island of Zanzibar for the beach leisure and relaxation after days of adventures with Lava Rock Adventure.
Our tour will start with Tarangire national park which is well known as (Elephants Paradise), then after you proceed to Lake Manyara national park (Home of trees climbing lions) and visiting Ngorongoro Crater which is considered one of the natural wonders of the World then we conclude our adventure with Serengeti National park which is the home of the Great Migration and may very well be one of the last true natural wonders on planet earth.
Trip Duration
12 Days, 11 Nights
Departure Date
All year round
Accommodation
Budget/Luxury/Mid-Range
Day-to-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Day
Karibu Tanzania ” Welcome to Tanzania”. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by our Safari Guide, who will give you a short briefing of Your upcoming Adventure.
Day 2: Arusha - Tarangire National Park
The Tarangire National Park is most popular for its large elephant herds and mini-wildlife migration that takes place during the dry season which sees about 250,000 animals enter the park, after an extensive game drive, head to the camp for sundowners and to enjoy the views over the Tarangire river & Acacia woodlands plains while recounting tales of the days adventure.
Day 3: Tarangire - Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast at the lodge, we drive with picnic lunchbox to Lake Manyara National Park. The park covers 330 sq. km, 70% of which is occupied by the lake. The varied ecosystem consists of ground water forests, acacia woodland and open grassland along the lake shore and sustains a wealth of wildlife, including -pink flamingoes, baboons, elephant,Giraffes and buffalos.
The park is famous for the elusive tree-climbing lions that inhabit the woodland between the lake and the rift valley. Late afternoon proceeds to the lodge for sundowners and to enjoy the views over the valley while recounting tales of the day adventure.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti
After early breakfast at the logde, we depart for a morning game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater with picnic lunch Humper, 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, and various species of birds.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point, after lunch in the Ngorongoro crater we drive to the Serengeti for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
After Breakfast we go for a full day game drive with our lunch Humper. Chances are that you have dreamt of Africa, and when you did, you probably dreamt about the Serengeti. Countless wildlife movies have been recorded in the Serengeti, and with good reason: this is the home of the Great Migration and may very well be one of the last true natural wonders on planet earth.
Day 6: Serengeti National Park
After the breakfast enjoy the Full day game drive in the Serengeti National Park. We are completely flexible with your preferences and this day will be organised according to your wishes. On every day of the safari, your guide will discuss with you the best timings for you, including the game drives and the wake-up time.
Day 7: Fly From Serengeti - Zanzibar
After breakfast enjoy your morning game drive on the way to Seronera airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be met and greeted by your guide and then transfer to the hotel in Stone Town for a dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Stone Town Tour & Spice Tour
After your breakfast at the hotel, your guide will take you to Stone Town for a tour & spice tour in the afternoon, he will drive you to Royal Zanzibar beach Beach Resort (Nungwi)
This is a walking tour that takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the former slave market for East African Slave trade, and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. The architectural style of Stone town buildings is a unique mixture of various influences and culture. You will see Zanzibar bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques!
Stone Town has some excellent gifts shops with plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts to choose from. A guided walk through this colourful and alternating city with tour knowledgeable tour guides, who knows not only funny of Stone town, but also cruel stories to tell about life of the old times in Stone town. Stone town tour is a walking tour and takes almost 3 hrs. of walking in the narrow streets.
We have developed a special Spice Tour with in-depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and detailed descriptions about their uses in traditional dishes, as cures for ailments and even for dyeing traditional ceremonial outfits for weddings and festivals. After the activities drive to your Beach resort.
Day 9: Zanzibar Beach Holiday
After breakfast at the hotel, you may go to the beach for relaxation, Walking Around the Beach or an option for Snorkeling tour in Mnemba Atoll Marine Reserve.
Day 10: Zanzibar Beach Holiday
After breakfast at the Hotel you may go to the beach for relaxation or an option for Johozani Forest tour, This forest is one of the last remaining sanctuaries in the world of the red colobus monkey.
The forest is 2,512 hectares (6,207 acres) in size and was declared a nature reserve in the 1960’s, A walk through this impressive flora and fauna is one of the highlights Zanzibar has to offer. At Jozani, you will also visit the Mangrove swamp and walk around the Mangrove forest.
Day 11: Zanzibar Beach Holiday
After breakfast at the Hotel you may go to the beach for relaxation or an option for Prison Island Boat trip, Earning its name as a former prison for slaves and a quarantine station for Zanzibar and the mainland, nowadays the island gives you the chance to escape for some peace and quiet.
The island lies just off the Old Stone Town, it is also a home to giant land tortoises that were imported from Seychelles in the late 19th century. Now it is more commonly known as a home of Zanzibar’s Giant Aldabra Tortoise colony, some of which are over a hundred years old! This endangered species came to Zanzibar as a gift from the government of the Seychelles.
Once on the island, you have the opportunity to feed and pet the tortoises, if you have time you may also like to take a stroll through the forested interior where you will see a wide variety of birds, colourful peacocks, bats, and beautiful butterflies. Keep your eyes peeled too for the shy and elusive Duikers an unusual tiny antelope species.
Day 12: Zanzibar – Departure
After breakfast at the hotel, depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
Detailed Breakdown
Safari Cost Includes
- Pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO);
- Transfer to a hotel in Arusha or Moshi and back to the airport;
- Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof;
- Experienced English-speaking safari guide;
- 24/7 phone support;
- All park fees, entrance fees, and Government Taxes;
- All accommodations under your program;
- Three meals per day on safari;
- Bottled water and soft drinks throughout the tour;
Safari Cost Excludes
- Air tickets;
- Visa fee;
- Insurance
- Tips for your safari guide.
- Lunch and dinner in hotel (only before and after safari);
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DISCLAIMER
Please note that all trip prices are based on our own Company costs, fees, and supplier prices in effect at the time of booking. We reserve the right to alter trip prices should inflation, cost of fuel, labor, materials, or exchange rates change. If the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) raises park fees, or any hotel, lodge, camp, or any other service provider raises their rates, we reserve the right to require additional payment from the client.
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