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12-Day Tanzania & Zanzibar Getaway

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Overview

This Tanzania safari tour is the perfect combination for someone looking to see both sides of the country!

The tour starts by exploring the Northern Circuit. You will enjoy some of the world’s most diverse safari experiences. Home to the world-famous Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, and the lesser known parks of Lake Manyara, the sheer concentration of Africa’s big game in this area is phenomenal.

The tour will then make it's way to Zanzibar, where you can experience a variety of water sports and as well as cultural activities.
Outdoors & Nature
Beach & Sea
Culture & Arts
Diving
Community Giving
Sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1

Kilimanjaro – Arusha (35 Minutes transfer)

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Kilimanjaro – Arusha (35 Minutes transfer)

Arrival of your flight at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met by our representative outside customs and immigration hall. Transfer to your hotel. Arrive and check in. Dinner and overnight stay.

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    Accommodation

    Ahadi Lodge4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Restaurants

    The Blue HeronOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Ahadi Lodge

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    Destinations

    Arusha

Day 2

Arusha(city tour)

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Arusha(city tour)

After breakfast, a simply must do is a guided walk in one of Arusha’s coffee plantations, including a tour of the coffee tasting plant providing insight into the brewing process. You will also visit Shanga, an Elewana initiative based at Arusha Coffee Lodge where physically challenged craftspeople create beautiful necklaces from recycled powder glass beads. Lunch at the Arusha coffee lodge and an afternoon visit to the Maasai Market. Then return to the Ahadi lodge for dinner and overnight.

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    Accommodation

    Ahadi Lodge4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Arusha Coffee Plantation

    Shanga Gift & Workshop

    Maasai Market Curios and Crafts Tanzania

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    Restaurants

    Breakfast at Ahadi Lodge

    Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana

    George's TavernOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Arusha

Day 3

Arusha / Lake Manyara (03h00 drive) Game Drive

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Arusha / Lake Manyara (03h00 drive)   Game Drive

Breakfast then check out. Proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Arrive and check in at the lodge, followed by lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive.

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    Accommodation

    Lake Manyara Kilima Moja Lodge4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park

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    Restaurants

    Breakfast at Ahadi Lodge

    Dinner at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja LodgeOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Ahadi Lodge to Lake Manyara National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Arusha

    Arusha Region

    Babati

    Tanzania

Day 4

Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park - OlDuvai Gorge Museum/ PM Game drive

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Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park  - OlDuvai Gorge Museum/ PM Game drive

Breakfast at the lodge and check out. Depart via Karatu and Ngorongoro Massif to Serengeti National Park. En route, visit the Olduvai gorge museum. Picnic lunch. Continue with game drive to Kati Kati Camp in Serengeti. Arrive in the evening and check in at the camp. Dinner and overnight stay.

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    Accommodation

    Kati Kati Camp3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Olduvai Gorge

    Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

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    Restaurants

    Breakfast at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge

    Picnic Lunch at Olduvai

    Dinner at Kati Kati Camp

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Lake Manyara National Park to Serengeti National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Arusha Region

    Karatu

    Ngorongoro

    Mara Region

    Serengeti

Day 5

Central Serengeti Game drives

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Central Serengeti Game drives

Full day spent in the park game viewing. Meals and overnight at the camp.

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    Accommodation

    Kati Kati Camp3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Full Day Game Drive in the Serengeti National Park

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    Restaurants

    Breakfast at Kati Kati Camp

    Dinner at Kati Kati Camp

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Mara Region

    Serengeti

Day 6

Central Serengeti Game drives

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Central Serengeti Game drives

Full days spent in the park game viewing.

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    Accommodation

    Kati Kati Camp3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

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    Restaurants

    Breakfast at Kati Kati Camp

    Dinner at Kati Kati Camp

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Mara Region

    Serengeti

Day 7

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Region

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Serengeti - Ngorongoro Region

Breakfast then check out. Depart for Ngorongoro and Karatu with game drive en route as you exit Serengeti. Arrive and check in at the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon you will visit an authentic Maasai cultural village. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

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    Accommodation

    Tloma Lodge3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

    Maasai Village

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    Restaurants

    Breakfast at Kati Kati Camp

    Dinner at Tloma Lodge

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Mara Region

    Serengeti

    Ngorongoro

Day 8

Ngorongoro(crater tour)

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Ngorongoro(crater tour)

Breakfast at the lodge.Descend into the Crater in the morning for game drive. Picnic at the pool. Ascend in later in the afternoon and head to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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    Accommodation

    Tloma Lodge3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

    Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

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    Restaurants

    Breakfast at Tloma Lodge

    Dinner at Tloma Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ngorongoro

    Arusha Region

Day 9

Ngorongoro – Arusha ( 04h00 drive) Zanzibar (01h10 flight)

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Ngorongoro – Arusha ( 04h00 drive)  Zanzibar (01h10 flight)

Breakfast at the lodge and check out. Settlement of extras and proceed to Arusha. Arrive in time for lunch at one of the local restaurants.
Later, Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for flight to Zanzibar.

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    Accommodation

    Warere Beach 5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Nungwi - Free time

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    Restaurants

    Breakfast at Tloma Lodge

    Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana

    Dinner at Warere Beach

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana

    Private Driver from Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana to Kilimanjaro International Airport

    Plane from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    Private Driver from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Warere Beach

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ngorongoro

    Arusha

    Zanzibar North Region

    Kaskazini A

Day 10

Leisure at the Warere Beach Hotel

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Leisure at the Warere Beach Hotel

You have the full day to enjoy as you please. There are numerous optional activities available through the hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Warere Beach 5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Zanzibar Water SportsOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Breakfast at Warere Beach Restaurant

    Dinner at Warere Beach

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Zanzibar North Region

    Kaskazini A

    Urban

Day 11

Leisure at the Warere Beach Hotel

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Leisure at the Warere Beach Hotel

Spend the day relaxing and enjoying the optional activities available.

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    Accommodation

    Warere Beach 5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Zanzibar Dhow ExcursionOptional Activity

    Snorkelling at Warere BeachOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Breakfast at Warere Beach Restaurant

    Dinner at Warere Beach

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Zanzibar North Region

    Kaskazini A

    Urban

Day 12

Spice Tour and Airport Dropoff

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Spice Tour and Airport Dropoff

Today concludes your Tanzania safari tour. Have a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before checking out and proceeding to Stone Town for the Spice Tour. Lunch will be served at the Zanzibar Serena Hotel, after which you will be transferred to the airport.

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    Activities

    Spice and Stone Town Tour

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    Restaurants

    Breakfast at Warere Beach Restaurant

    Zanzibar Serena Hotel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Zanzibar Serena Hotel to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Zanzibar North Region

    Kaskazini A

    Urban

Included in Price

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 13 activities
  • 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 8 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

Notes

Also included:
- Flying doctors medical cover
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