15 Day The Serengeti & Beyond: A Tanzania Safari with Zanzibar - Friday Departure
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Tour Code:
DSCV-TZ-15DT
Start City:
Kilimanjaro
End City:
Dar es Salaam
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
15 days
Tour Capacity:
22
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| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
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| Friday, Sep 13, 2024 | Friday, Sep 27, 2024 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
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Tour Itinerary
Arusha , Dar es Salaam , Kilimanjaro , Lake Manyara , Serengeti National Park , Stone Town , Tarangire National Park
DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Tanzania
Depart for Tanzania
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Kilimanjaro
Arrive in Kilimanjaro; transfer to the hotel in Arusha, nestled at the foot of Mt Meru. The rest of the day is yours to rest and relax before dinner tonight
Overnight: Arusha
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Sunday - Tarangire National Park
After an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, travel to the vast Tarangire National Park. The Tarangire River and its tributaries provide the only permanent water supply on Maasai land during the dry season, thus supporting a great diversity of wildlife. Embark on an afternoon game drive followed by dinner at the lodge
Overnight: Tarangire National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4, Monday - Tarangire Game Drives
The thrilling sounds of the animals and birds in the bush awaken you. Enjoy an early morning and afternoon game drive in beautiful Tarangire National Park. Time for personal pursuits before tonight's dinner
Overnight: Tarangire National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Tuesday - Lake Manyara National Park
After an early breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its nimble blue monkeys and elephants. The afternoon is free to rest and enjoy the amenities of the lodge. This evening, savor dinner together
Overnight: Lake Manyara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Wednesday - Serengeti National Park
Depart this morning for Serengeti National Park. The vast plains of the Serengeti host a high concentration of game. The first game drive explores the lush Seronera Valley, known for its lion and leopard populations, as well as a variety of other wildlife. At dusk, return to the campsite for dinner
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7, Thursday - Serengeti Game Drives
Rise before dawn for the optional Sunrise Balloon Safari! Take off in a hot air balloon as the sun rises. A champagne breakfast awaits you at the end of the journey. Continue game viewing as you drive back to camp. Then, explore Moru Kopjes (weather permitting), an area of excellent game viewing all year round. At the lodge tonight, enjoy dinner together
Optional: Serengeti Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast (AM)
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8, Friday - Serengeti Game Drives
The early morning game drive takes you again into the protected Serengeti refuge. On your return to the camp, a leisurely lunch and time to relax before setting out on the afternoon game drive. After dinner tonight, listen to the sounds of the wilderness
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Saturday - Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Olduvai Gorge Museum
Bid farewell to the Serengeti plains and continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping en route to visit the Olduvai Gorge Museum with its displays of fossils that provide significant evidence of our ancestors almost four million years ago. Tonight at the lodge, savor dinner together
Overnight: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10, Sunday - Ngorongoro Game Drive
Explore the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Africa's "Garden of Eden". Descend almost 2,000 feet to the floor of the crater, which contains a diverse ecosystems and a high concentration of birds and animals! You may spot elephants, lions, gazelles, zebra and perhaps even the endangered rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch before you ascend to the crater rim and travel to Arusha. Time to relax before tonight's dinner. Bid farewell to your Tour Manager, on your last night in Tanzania
Overnight: Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11, Monday - Stone Town, Sunset Dhow Cruise
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel in Stone Town, where you will be introduced to the historic capital of the Zanzibar Archipelago by your local host. The afternoon is at leisure to stroll through the town, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or simply rest, relax and enjoy the myriad delights of the hotel. This evening, board a traditional dhow in time to watch the fiery golden sun setting beyond the horizon. Enjoy the peacefulness of the ocean as the dhow* silently glides through the water, while savoring a glass of chilled wine*The dhow ride may be impacted by local weather conditions
Overnight: Stone Town
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12, Tuesday - Tour of Stone Town
This morning, take a guided walking tour of Stone Town, famous for its Swahili architecture, a maze of narrow alleyways, ornate wooden doors, and many historical buildings*. Later, head to your beachfront hotel. Arrive at the resort in time for lunch. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to relax and enjoy the tropical surroundings*During the walking tour of Stone Town, you will go through part of the city with a large number of merchants who may try to aggressively sell their merchandise.
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach Area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13, Wednesday - Spice Farm, Kidichi Persian Baths
Today, experience the exotic flavors and aromatic wonders of Zanzibar on an unforgettable spice tour. The island is renowned for its rich history of spice production and trade. Explore a lush spice farm, where your guide will introduce you to the various culinary and medicinal uses of the spices grown on the island. After lunch at a local house, visit the impressive Persian baths in Kidichi, which were built for Sultan Said's second wife, Sheherazade. The baths were primarily used for ceremonial purposes and were an important social gathering place during the Sultan's reign. Return to the hotel for an evening at leisure
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach Area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14, Thursday - Day at Leisure
Spend the day at leisure and treasure your last day in this paradise. Pamper yourself with a rejuvenating spa treatment, or a relaxing massage. Take a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, or go snorkeling to discover the vibrant marine life. This evening, savor a delicious dinner at the resort
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach Area
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 15, Friday - Depart Tanzania
This morning, fly to Dar es Salaam, where you will connect to your departure flight. Please select flights that depart no earlier than 3 PM
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Highlights
Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.
†Arrival transfer is available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Not Included:
Zanzibar Infrastructure Tax (payable locally), optional tours and gratuities.
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival transfer, but does include departure transfer and flights Arusha-Zanzibar & Zanzibar-Dar es Salaam.
Passengers should select flights on day 15 from Dar es Salaam that depart no earlier than 3 PM.
Due to limited space in safari vehicles, please pack your belongings in a soft-sided duffel bag. Traditional suitcases with rigid frames or hard plastic sides should not be used.
Please note, all passport holders should have four or more entirely blank (unstamped) visa pages in their passport when traveling to Tanzania. for more information.
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