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.
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.
* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.
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
* 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
Every adventure tour has an Adventure Pass which is paid to your tour leader in Africa at the beginning of the tour (or pre-paid by arrangement prior to your tour). This is separate and in addition to the Tour Price, and covers selected park entries, activities and excursions along the way where payment goes directly to the supplier to ensure local suppliers benefit directly from the income.
This pass is an optional add-on for this tour.