On these 13-day Tanzania tours through the Serengeti and Zanzibar, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about local village life led by a local, see how huts are constructed in farmers’ fields, and visit a local spice plantation. Of course, there’s plenty of time for wildlife spotting on safari drives through Lake Manyara and Serengeti National Parks to acquire wildlife snaps that’ll make your friends and family envious.
Note: The flight from Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport to Zanzibar is unaccompanied, and you will be met by your local Zanzibar CEO on arrival. Your CEO/driver in Tanzania will give you all the relevant flight information.
ITINERARY
Arrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. There are pre-bookable activities available for this tour. Check out the “Available Extras” section of the Overview page for more information on these activities, and cost-saving bundles.
Stay: Hotel Boulevard (or similar)
Spend the day travelling to Tanzania.
Journey across the border into Tanzania, arriving in the picturesque town of Arusha in the afternoon. Spend some time exploring the town and its bustling markets, and have another night in the comfort of a hotel. Upon arrival into Arusha, you may be joined by other G Adventures travellers starting the Tanzania portion of the trip.
Stay: Outpost Lodge (or similar) | Meals: Breakfast
Travel to Mto wa Mbu village and take part in a cultural walk to learn about village life in the area. Meet the women who run the village tours and enjoy a delicious home made traditional lunch.
Spend the afternoon viewing wildlife along the main road that winds through a lush cool forests of Lake Manyara National Park, overgrown with ficus trees and covered with bromeliads.
This area is truly stunning, as the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment provides a gorgeous backdrop. Search for the phenomenal birdlife, tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos.
Stay: Twiga Campsite (or similar) | Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on to Serengeti National Park. En route marvel at the sheer vastness of this territory, and spot the multitude of animal and birdlife while cruising through this acacia-accented savanna.
Stay: Seronera Campsite (or similar) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Rise early for a morning wildlife safari drive, returning in time for lunch. Continue the search for the “big five” in the afternoon while taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains.
This is the reason you came to Africa. Charge your camera, grab your binoculars, and set out on safari. Your eagle-eyed driver will keep an eye out for wildlife – buffaloes, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, and more. Tanzania’s Serengeti tends to be less crowded than some of Kenya’s reserves, so enjoy the scenery, the vast expanse of the grasslands, the play of light and shadow, and the up-close look at wild Africa.
Stay: Seronera Campsite (or similar) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Take a morning wildlife safari drive as you depart the Serengeti, then continue wildlife viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater, before getting a spectacular view of the crater from your campsite on its rim.
The rich pasture and permanent water of the Crater floor supports a resident population of more than 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals. Head down into the crater and to all the best spots to view wildlife. Spot zebra, gazelles, buffaloes, and warthogs. The swamp and forest are home to hippos, rhinos, elephants, baboons, and monkeys. Keep your eyes peeled and camera ready to capture a pride of lions or a lone leopard walking along the crater floor.
Stay: Simba Campsite (or similar) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Visit an authentic Maasai village and the G Adventures-supported Clean Cookstove Project, then return to Arusha for the night.
Stay: The Outpost Lodge | Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
A free day to explore Arusha, or relax at the lodge.
Stay: The Outpost Lodge | Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for a short, but scenic flight to this island paradise. Arrive in Stone Town in time for lunch and an orientation walk. If you opt to continue on for a longer tour of Stone Town, you will be visiting the Old Slave Market, House of Wonders, Palace Museum; entrance to these sites are optional and are to be purchased on site.
Stay: Tausi Palace Hotel | Meals: Breakfast
Visit a local spice plantation for a guided tour. Continue to the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of Zanzibar’s beautiful coast.
Stay: Fun Beach | Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy free time to lounge on the beach, snorkel, or tour the island.
Stay: Fun Beach | Meals: Breakfast
Morning group transfer from the beach. Depart Stone Town upon arrival in the late morning.
Onward travel should be booked no earlier than 2:30pm.
Meals: Breakfast
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Flights from Arusha to Zanzibar
- Airport transfers in Arusha and Zanzibar
- 12 nights accommodation in hotels, lodges or campsites
- 12 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 3 dinners
- Tour guide
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary, excluding optional activities
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Inbound flight to Nairobi
- Outbound flight from Zanzibar
- Airport transfers in Nairobi
- Travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional activities
- Visa when required
- Vaccines
- Sleeping bag
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