Itinerary Highlights
- Visit Tanzania's Four northern Parks
- See elephants in Tarangire
- Flamingoes and tree climbing lions in Lake Manyara
- Resident game and the migration in the Serengeti
- Rich cultures and spices in Stone Town
- Beautiful relaxing beaches in Zanzibar
What's Included
- Flights
- Accommodation Throughout
- Travel Guide
- Transfers
14 nights from £6,795 per person
Helen Kennedy
Travel Specialist
This exceptional safari combines all four of the northern parks of Tanzania - Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire with the flexibility of your own private guide and vehicle. On this drive-in safari, you travel overland and have the opportunity to appreciate the vastness and diversity of the landscapes. Typically, you depart from Arusha with your private guide and four-wheel drive vehicle. This method of travel allows for flexibility in your daily planning. You finish with time to explore Stone Town and then relax beside the Indian Ocean for five nights, staying in a traditional beach-side cottage on the Zanzibarian coast
Itinerary
Day 1 Depart from London Heathrow on over...
Depart from London Heathrow on overnight flight to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania via Nairobi.
Day 2 Kilimanjaro
On arrival into Kilimanjaro this morning you will be met by your private guide and vehicle, who will be with you for the duration of your safari. Depart for your hotel the Rivertrees Lodge for the night with breakfast included.
Day 3 Tarangire National Park
Depart this morning by road to Tarangire National Park for your first game drive with picnic lunch. Tarangire is only about 2 hours from Kilimanjaro Airport, well known for its large herds of elephants and baobab trees.
Day ends at Maramboi Tented Camp for a 1 night stay with all meals included.
Day 4 Lake Manyara National Park
This morning you may opt to do a final game drive before departing for Lake Manyara National Park, a small park famed for its tree climbing lions and abundance of birdlife which is attracted to this shallow, alkaline lake
Day ends at Ngorongoro Farm House which is on the outer rim of the Ngorongoro Crater for a 2 night stay with all meals included.
Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater
Anticipation mounts as you wait at the entrance to the Ngorongoro Crater pre dawn to catch the sunrise whilst making the spectacular descent onto the Crater floor. Spend the day game driving around this basin before returning late afternoon to Plantation Lodge for dinner.
Day 6 Serengeti National Park
Journey to the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park, with an optional stop at Olduvai Gorge, an important prehistoric site to hear and see some of the exciting findings of the area.
Afternoon drive in the Serengeti brings you to Chaka Camp for a 2 night stay, all meals
Day 7 Serengeti National Park
Today we suggest you take a packed lunch and spend the full day game driving around the Serengeti. The vehicle is at your disposal and you could opt for morning and afternoon drives with some time in camp just to sit back and take in the surrounds.
Day 8 Stone Town - Zanzibar
Bid a sad farewell to your safari guide and board a light aircraft flight to Zanzibar.
On arrival you will be met and transferred to the Zanzibar Palace Hotel in the heart of Stone Town for a 1 night stay in a suite, breakfast included.
Staying at
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Day 9 Zanzibar Beaches
This morning you will be collected early morning for a guided walking tour of Stone Town exploring the cobbled narrow streets of this historical capital.
Transfer by road to the far north of the island for a 5 night stay at Matemwe Beach Village in a Kijiji Room with breakfast and dinner included.
Day 10 Zanzibar Beaches
Across from the Mnemba atoll, Matemwe offers excellent diving and snorkelling opportunities. This low key resort is the perfect spot for relaxation, hiring a bike or enjoying a simple board game.
Day 14 Afternoon transfer by road to Zanzi...
Afternoon transfer by road to Zanzibar Airport for return overnight flight to London via Nairobi.
Helen Kennedy
Travel Specialist
Pricing Information & Dates
14 nights from £6,795 per person
Itinerary Dates
Pricing
1st Jul 2022 -
15th Dec 2022
15th Dec 2022
£6,795
Helen Kennedy
Travel Specialist
Price Includes
- Return International Flights as per the itinerary
- All airport taxes and security charges
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Transfers as specified
- Activities and excursions as specified
- All entrace fees on sightseeing tours as specified
International flights, airport taxes, internal light aircraft flights and road transfers, all accommodation / transport as per itinerary, all meals and all game activities as indicated, park fees, services of a private professional driver/guide whilst on safari.
Price Excludes
- Travel Insurance
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions
visa fee, additional entrance fees, gratuities to the driver guide, comprehensive travel insurance, drinks, laundry, purchases of personal nature, telephone calls, additional activities and medical precautions.
Pricing Notes
Luggage restriction of 15 kilograms per person in soft bags only
Why Choose Us?
Passionate travel experts
- We've been leading wildlife travel since our first South Africa tours over 25 years ago
- Our Travel Specialists have lived in their specialist area for years
- We work with local guides to immerse you deeper in our diverse range of experiences
Personal & tailor-made
- You'll speak to your own expert who'll share their first-hand knowledge
- We'll make your itinerary seamless with 24/7 emergency contact available
- Your Travel Specialist will listen to ensure you have the best chance of seeing the wildlife you love
Responsible by nature
- We take care to actively contribute to the conservation of environments we visit
- For select countries, we make a charitable donation on your behalf when you make your booking
- We've partnered with conservation experts and NGOs to curate responsible tours
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