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11-day Zanzibar to Serengeti (Camping)

Tour Code 24NHOT11. Adventure Camping Tours
11 days from
$1'953 USD
USDwas 2605 USD
Plus 850 USD optional Adventure Pass
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Group Size: Maximum 16. Age Group: 18+

Capture the highlights of the Serengeti and Zanzibar on this fab safari adventure

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Explore the best of Tanzania on this short small group adventure tour. The highlights include seeing the Serengeti's game filled plains, meeting colourful Maasai tribes, gazing skyward at snow-capped Kilimanjaro, meandering through the spice markets and diving into a clear Indian Ocean on idyllic Zanzibar. This tour has it all! Come experience the magic on an adventure through this exciting corner of Africa.

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Day 1. Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Highlights. Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Our tour starts early on day one as we head from Dar es Salaam to the busy ferry port and make our way across the channel to Zanzibar island.

Zanzibar was the base of the great 19th century explorers such as John Hanning Speke, Richard Burton and David Livingstone and once was a major trading centre of slaves & spices. Indeed the spice trade is centuries old: Zanzibaris have traded with the people of the Arabian peninsula for generations, plying the ocean in simple dhow sailboats relying on the annual trade winds for passage. The Arab influence is evident in the architecture and diverse street stall offerings of the capital, Stone Town.

This afternoon we have some free time to explore our new surroundings. Wind your way through the market alleyways, marvelling at the studded wooden doors and Arabic architecture, or pick a spot with a view of the ocean and enjoy a delicious seafood treat or tasty cocktail.

Day 2-4. Zanzibar Highlights. Zanzibar, Northern Beaches, Tanzania.

We spend the next two days exploring the Island and it's many delights. Opt for a tour of the spice and fruit plantations en-route to the north of the island, where there is an opportunity to dive the colourful reefs, or snorkel to see the diverse sea life. The beaches are welcoming with views out across the azure ocean and perfect for relaxing and enjoying a swim in the warm waters.

Day 5. Zanzibar to Bagamoyo Highlights. Bagamoyo, Tanzania.

After a last round of the colourful markets to ensure we have all the souvenirs we need, we make our way back across the channel to the mainland and onwards to Bagamoyo.

Tonight we enjoy our last night near the ocean before taking the northern road to the base of Kilimanjaro.

Day 6. Bagamoyo to Marangu Highlights. Marangu, Moshi Area, Tanzania.

Leaving the coast behind, we start to make our way to 'safari country'. On our drive today, we pass through flax plantations and as we near the towering Kilimanjaro, weather permitting and on a clear day, we hope to spot the snow-capped peak of the highest free standing mountain in Africa.

Tonight we stop at Marangu camp at the foot of Kilimanjaro. The camp takes its name from the surrounding area. "Marangu" means "full of water" in the local Chagga language, and the lush green surroundings demonstrate the truth of this.

Day 7. Marangu to Arusha Highlights. Maasai Culture Village Walk, Arusha, Tanzania. Meserani Snake Park, Tanzania.

Today we head to the safari capital - Arusha. Located at the half-way mark of the great Cairo to Cape Town route of days gone by (today the Pan-African Highway), Arusha soon became the base for safari goers in more recent years, due to it's close proximity to so many great wilderness and conservation areas.

We continue to our camp near Arusha at Meserani, where we explore the local snake park to learn more about these fascinating reptiles. We may also explore the Maasai Museum to learn more about this fascinating culture.

Day 8. Arusha to Serengeti National Park Highlights. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.

Pack your bags and grab your gear - we're heading on safari today! We transfer over into the game viewing vehicle and meet our local guide who will take us on our Serengeti and Ngorongoro excursion over the next two days.

From Meserani we drive through Mto Wa Mbo and Karatu and then make our way up the outer Ngorongoro Crater wall, before entering the Serengeti National Park.

It is here that we head out in search of the great herds, predators and open savanna plains that have drawn visitors here for generations. Seek out the 'great migration' or search for the solitary leopard lounging on the branches of an acacia tree before heading to the open camp within the park.

Day 9. Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

We wake early to take advantage of the cool morning hours and head out to see which predators have been active while we slept. Enjoy the hues of the sunrise across the great Serengeti this morning.

On our return from the morning game drive, we pack up our gear and head back across the plains and to the Ngorongoro Crater rim, where we will spend our next night. Our camp has fantastic views down into the base of the crater and we enjoy these this evening in preparation for our game viewing tomorrow.

Day 10. Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Highlights. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania.

Another early morning greets us as we rise and prepare for our game drive in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ngorongoro Crater. We descend down the steep crater walls and spot the herds as we travel down. Once at the base, there is much to see with intense game viewing in store.

After our morning of excitement and thrills, we head back up the crater wall to our camp, and then on to our Acacia vehicle at Arusha where we enjoy a night at the camp bar, recounting the last day's adventures around the campfire.

Day 11. Arusha to Nairobi, Kenya

On our last morning, we pack up the Acacia vehicle before we heading to the Kenyan border. Along the way we see Mount Meru on the outskirts of Arusha.

After border formalities, we make our way to Kenya's capital city of Nairobi - where our adventure ends on arrival.

Suggested Pre-Tour Accommodation.

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Kipepeo Beach Village, Dar es Salaam

An informal and secure thatched resort set on a golden stretch of beach on the south coast of Dar es Salaam and reached by ferry from the city centre. The relaxed restaurant is well-known for its seafood, and has tables set in the sand and hammocks strung up in the palm trees. Rooms – single, twin, double or family share bandas, some en suite, camping. Facilities – restaurant and bar. The Indian Ocean here is ideal for swimming.

Chalet huts with a view Views of the Indian Ocean Comfortable rooms with mosquito nets White sandy beaches Ocean view from resort

* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.

Suggested Post-Tour Accommodation.
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Hotel Boulevard, Nairobi

Conveniently located on Nairobi's Harry Thuku Road and set in manicured gardens, this hotel offers a peaceful oasis in the centre of town. Walking distance to shops and craft markets. Rooms – single, twin, double en suite rooms with balcony and satellite TV. Facilities – restaurant, bar, swimming pool, internet, laundry. Transfers are available from the Airport by pre-arrangement

Double Room Swimming pool Twin Room Bathroom

* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.

Additional Info

Meals
10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners

Accommodation
6 nights camping in 2-person dome tents, 4 nights tourist class hotel

Includes.
Fully Equipped Acacia Safari Vehicle
Camping And Cooking Equipment
All Road Tolls and Vehicle Taxes
All Ground Transportation
Sleeping Mattress
Accommodation as Indicated
Meals as Indicated
Services of Two Crew

Included Highlights:
Zanzibar, Return Ferry & Accommodation
Maasai Village Walk with Resident Guide
Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Excursion in Purpose Built Safari Vehicles, Game Drives with Resident Guide*

*Highlights are included in the Adventure Pass
Excludes.
Adventure Pass Activities and Excursions (Optional)
Visas
Flights
Travel Insurance
Departure Taxes
Airport Transfers
Sleeping Bag
Optional Activities
Drinks, Tips
Items of a Personal Nature
Meals Not Indicated
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