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12 days bush and beach Tanzania safari

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12 Days bush and beach Tanzania safari

This bush and beach safari is a  tour to the best of the Northern Parks of Tanzania and the fine white sand of Zanzibar.  Experience the game-filled plains of the famed Serengeti National Park,  an endless plain full of wildlife ,   the  Ngorongoro  Crater, Tarangire National Park with its large number of elephants and then finally,  fly to the beautiful spice island of  Zanzibar for the beach leisure and relaxation after a long journey to wild. Let our experts design your truly once in a lifetime experience.

Our clients at Ngorongoro

Tour Details

Overview of Tanzania Bush and beach safari

Take the classic route around Tanzania’s northern parks and revel in some of the most iconic experiences and landscapes on the continent. Marvel at the incredible diversity of Tanzania on this safari which combines Tanzania’s world-renowned northern reserves with the exotic island of Zanzibar, which lies off the country’s tropical east coast. Glimpse the country’s highest peak – Mount Kilimanjaro, explore the world’s largest unbroken caldera and see the wildlife of the celebrated Serengeti, before relaxing on a perfect white sand beach outside of fascinating Stone Town.

 

Departure & Return Location

Arrival: Kilimanjaro International Airport (Google Map)

Departure : Abeid Amani Karume International Airport or Julius Nyerere International airport (Google Map)

Departure Time

3 Hours Before Flight Time

Price Includes

  • Park entry fees to the above mentioned national parks and villages
  • Meals and drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • 11 night accommodation in safari camps , lodges and beach hotel
  • Professional driver cum guide
  • Comprehensive game drives in an open roof safari landcruiser
  • Hotel/airport transfers
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)

Price Excludes

  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Extra meals, soft and alcoholic drinks
  • Flight from Kilimanjaro airport to Zanzibar and International flights
  • Optional activities such as balloon safari etc
What to Expect
From the snow-capped summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, to the vast herds of game grazing on the endless plains of the Serengeti and the game rich Ngorongoro Crater, as well as the sun-kissed beaches of Zanzibar, Tanzania is a land that has an allure for all. And what better way to explore this remarkable country than on one of our Tanzania safaris? At Saunterland Africa Tours, we pride ourselves on being able to offer our guests the very best safari experience possible.
Itinerary

DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA

Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International airport, you will be picked by our driver and be transferred to your city hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation:

Green Mountain Hotel

Meals:
• dinner
• Drinking water (Alcoholics and other drinks not included)

DAY 2MT. KILIMANJARO DAY TREK

You will be picked from your hotel in Arusha and be transferred to Kilimanjaro National Park’s eastern entrance: Marangu Gate (1,860 m/6,046 f)). After the quick formality of registering the climbing permits, you will start trekking up to Mandara Hut (2,700 m/8,858 ft ). The trekking route includes a passage through the rainforest where tropical showers are highly probable, so we recommend taking raincoats.

When you reach the camp, you will be provided with lunch-boxes.

After lunch you can take a hike to the beautiful Maundi Crater nearby. It will take about 30 minutes, after which you will start your descent down to the exit of the park – Marangu gate. There our driver will pick you up and drive you to your hotel in Arusha.

Accommodation:

Green Mountain Hotel

Meals:
• Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
• Drinking water (Alcoholics and other drinks not included)

DAY 3ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, you will drive in a safari to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, you will relax at the hotel as your recharge for your first evening game drive. Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is well known for its large elephant herds. From the open roof of the vehicle, you will experience the seasonal swamps, savannah, and Tarangire River in search of many animals – including zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and giraffe. It’s possible that you will catch a glimpse of a lion stalking its prey or leopards watching and relaxing in the trees above.After an extensive game drive in the evening, return to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation:
• Tarangire Tortilis camp-
Meals:
• Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
• Drinking water (Alcoholics and other drinks not included)

DAY 4DAY 4: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK TO KARATU WITH MASAI VILLAGE VISIT

After an early morning breakfast, head out for a sunrise game drive in the park. Later you will be transferred to a hotel in Karatu. In the afternoon,head out for a masai village visit. On arrival at the village, expect to be greeted in the traditional manner: plenty of singing and dancing, with participation very much encouraged! There is then the opportunity to learn about some of the customary practices such as fire-making and beadwork. You may also get the chance to meet and speak to villagers in their homes – questions are very welcome and your guide will happily interpret if needed

Return to your hotel in the evening.

Accommodation:
• Eileens Tree Inn
Meals:
• Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
• Drinking water (Alcoholics and other drinks not included)

DAY 5 KARATU TO CENTRAL SERENGETI

Depart Karatu in the morning for Central Serengeti transiting through Ngorongoro Conservation area. You will arrive at your camp just in time for lunch , relax and head out for your first game dive in the late afternoon. You will return to your safari camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation:
• Tanzania Bush camp
Meals:
• Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
• Drinking water (Alcoholics and other drinks not included)

DAYS 6 & 7 FULL DAYS EXPLORATION OF SERENGETI

Spend the day exploring Serengeti National Park. Game drives are flexible, with the option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend entire day in the park, or you can choose to have early morning and late afternoon game drives. You may opt to visit Seronera Information Centre which is a small tourist village built on a Koppie that is located in the small town of Seronera, of Serengeti national park. It comprises a reception area, video room, curio shops, a cafe with outdoor sitting area, administration offices and several illustrations with information about the park.

Serengeti is Africa’s largest national park that provides abundant of wildlife made it considered as one of the world heritage site for its nature. The park is famous for its ecosystem that involves the great world event of annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeests and zebras include large number of carnivores. It is also home to Cheetah, lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, Wildebeest, Hartebeest, Topi, Eland, crocs Thomson and Grant Gazelle and many more. Birds: Kori bustard ostrich, secretary birds and many more including the migrant birds from Eurasia, dinner and overnight a camp, booked on full board basis, FB

Accommodation:
• Tanzania Bush camp
Meals:
• Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
• Drinking water (Alcoholics and other drinks not included)

DAY 8FULL DAY EXPLORING NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

After breakfast, you’ll depart with picnic lunch boxes for Ngorongoro Crater; considered by some to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. When you get your first glimpse of this vast, verdant caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, you’ll soon understand why it has earned such a lofty reputation.
Home to over 120 species of mammal including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought after safari destinations in the world. It’s a particularly good place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a lonely meal out on the grass plains, as well as a place to see large numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water. From the comfort of your open-top vehicles, you’ll be able to observe and photograph some of Africa’s most recognizable faces.

In the evening you will be transferred to your hotel in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation:
• Eileens Tree Inn-
Meals:
• Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
• Drinking water (Alcoholics and other drinks not included)

DAY 9KARATU TO ZANZIBAR

After breakfast, you’ll depart for Kilimanjaro International airport. Catch an afternoon flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your beach hotel for check in a relaxed evening
.

Accommodation:
• Zanzibar Retreat Hotel
Meals:
• Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
• Drinking water (Alcoholics and other drinks not included)

DAY 10PRISON ISLAND ,SPICE FARM AND STONE TOWN TOUR

You will be picked from your beach hotel and head out for a spice farm tour. You can see and sample a wide range of Spices grown on the Island ,these spices include Clove ,Cardamon ,black pepper ,ginger, vannila and various Fruits and Herbs for medicine and cosmetics .

Later head out to Stone Town for historical Tour. Stone town it’s richest in History ,culture and architecture ,the Town wondering in the labyrinthine narrow streets,There are over 1000 coral Stone buildings having architectural significance and more than 200 craved doors,but despite the crumbling ,historic architecture, Stone Town is still very much alive with busy ,narrow streets ,linking homes ,shops ,workshops and Schools .Town declared as a World Heritage Site by the UN Among the many buildings of interested are FormerSlave Market,House of wonders ,The old Fort and to see the famous Zanzibar Doors

You will then take a boat From Town Beach to Prison Island. About 30min by boat From Stone Town beach area lies Changuu also Prison Island.,This relaxing execution allows you to experience the coral rag Forest where Gient Aldabra tortoises ashuffle through the trees .You can Snorkel in the Clear waters ,take a hiking trail on the Island,or soak up the sun on the powder white beach.

In the evening, leave Prison Island to your beach hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation:
• Zanzibar Retreat Hotel
Meals:
• Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
• Drinking water (Alcoholics and other drinks not included)

DAY 11BEACH RELAXATION AND EXPLORATION

Relax at your hotel exploring the beach and hotel facilities. All meals at the hotel.

Accommodation:
• Zanzibar Retreat Hotel
Meals:
• Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
• Drinking water (Alcoholics and other drinks not included)

DAY 12FLY OUT HOME

Depending on your international flight time, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight home bringing to an end what we believe is a lifetime bush and beach safari experience under the African blues
Meals:
• Breakfast

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