Ultimate African Joy
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Description
OVERVIEW
Celebrate your holiday with the ultimate African joy on an unforgettable journey that combines Tanzania’s world-famous safari parks with the romantic beaches of Zanzibar.
Begin your adventure in Tarangire to Serengeti National Park, where you’ll witness the Great Migration, soar above herds of wildebeest and zebras on a sunrise hot air balloon safari (optional) , and enjoy candlelit dinners under star-filled skies. Continue to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife, before unwinding on the pristine shores of Zanzibar Island, surrounded by turquoise waters, spice-scented breezes, and luxury seaside resorts. Every detail from private game drives to luxury beach dinners is designed to make your safari unforgettable, intimate, and uniquely yours.
ITINERARY DESCRIPTION
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Day 2; Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Day 3; Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Day 4; Serengeti National Park
Day 5; Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Day 6; Karatu back to Arusha & Departure to Zanzibar
Day 7: Spice Farms and Stone Town Tour
Day 8; Prison Island
Day 9; Transfer to Zanzibar Airport & Departure
ITINERARY DETAILS
DAY 1; ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional safari guide and representative. From the moment you step into Tanzania, we ensure a seamless and comfortable experience. You’ll then be transferred to the charming Lodge in Arusha, where you can unwind after your journey. Here, your guide will provide a comprehensive safari briefing, ensuring you are well-prepared for the adventure ahead. Take the evening to relax and soak in the serene atmosphere, as your unforgettable safari experience begins tomorrow!
Main Destination; Arusha
Overnight; Gran Melia Hotel
Meal Plan; FB
DAY 2: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Drive to Tarangire National Park for a day game drive in the park. Tarangire is one of the best parks in Tanzania, which offers some extraordinary sights. Normally, in the dry seasons, the Tarangire River becomes a reliable water solution for many animals which is a permanent source of water.
Tarangire is known and famous for its large elephant concentration, baobab trees, and beautiful landscapes. You expect to see the heads of buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, baboons, and antelopes. For bird watchers, Tarangire is where over 400 bird species have been recorded in the park, including rare species animals like Greater Kudu, wild dogs, and fringed-eared Oryx, among rare animal species found in this amazing park.
Main Destination; Karatu
Overnight; Mvuli Lodge
Meal Plan; FB
DAY 3; KARATU TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After finishing up a good breakfast, you will head out towards the Serengeti National Park and travel in the midst of the never-ending plain grasslands. The Serengeti is arguably the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. You will have an afternoon game drive in the endless plains of the Serengeti for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles or a pride of lions lounging in the shade. A picnic lunch will be done during the day long game drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Main Destination; Serengeti
Overnight; Serengeti Safari Lodge
Meal Plan; FB
DAY 4; SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Proceed to the central Serengeti for a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. Starting your full day game drive by 8 AM after a filling breakfast, you will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The central portion of the Serengeti – known as Seronera area – is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. During the off season of the migration, one must really look out for the many lion prides that thrive in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion prides provide an excellent game viewing experience all year round. Along with a picnic lunch during the full day game drive, the day will end by around 5PM. The long day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Main Destination; Serengeti
Overnight; Serengeti Safari lodge
Meal Plan; FB
DAY 5; SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO CRATER
Heading to Ngorongoro for a safari game drive down the crater floor, then late afternoon on your way to Karatu for dinner and overnight.Ngorongoro is a multiple-use area where the Maasai, who are pastoralists, share the same ecosystem with wild animals. The area is part of the Serengeti ecosystem in the north and northwest of the Ndutu region, where the best time to see the calving of wildebeest and zebras is between December and April.
The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken and non-flooded caldera in the world, The main attraction of Ngorongoro is the crater, which formed after a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself, creating a caldera. It is within this caldera that the best place to see many antelopes, as well as the Big Five animals, can be found, depending on the season.
Main Destination; Karatu
Overnight; Mvuli Lodge
Meal Plan; FB
DAY 6; KARATU BACK TO ARUSHA & DEPARTURE TO ZANZIBAR
On this day, you can do another early morning game drive before departing for Arusha and flight to Zanzibar which its will take 1 hour and 16 minutes .Up on arrival at the airport in Zanzibar, you will be picked up and driven to your hotel for check in by our guide. Your guide will welcome you to Zanzibar, and brief you about the safari. You will spend the rest of the day relaxing at your hotel, or get to walk on the white sand beach and enjoying the amazing sunset over the horizon.
Main Destination; Zanzibar-Town
Overnight; Hotel Verde
Meal Plan; FB
DAY 7: SPICE FARMS & STONE TOWN TOUR.
The morning after breakfast at 9:30, pick up at to spice farm where you can see different types of spice and how they grow up plus taste the seasonal fruits then have lunch at the spice farm, then we will do a Stone Town tour where you can see the historical site, slave market, daily market, narrow streets, and later shopping.
Main Destination; Zanzibar-Town
Overnight; Hotel Verde
Meal Plan; FB
DAY 8; PRISON ISLAND
After breakfast Transfer to stone town for a boat transportation to Prison-island, discover the beauty of island, see the giant tortoises, get the great history of the island, spend some time then back to go , enjoy feeding them, touch and also this day you will get chance for city tour , After then take a drive to your hotel for relaxation.
Main Destination; Zanzibar-Town
Overnight; Hotel Verde
Meal Plan; FB
DAY 9; TRANSFER TO ZANZIBAR AIRPORT & DEPARTURE
Depending on your flight schedule and departure point you will be transferred to the Zanzibar Airport to take a flight back home.
PRICE;
2 PAX; $4,580 – 7,000 per person MIDRANGE
2 Pax; $8,000 per person ABOVE LUXURY
Inclusions
- All airport transfers
- All accommodations
- 4*4 safari Jeep
- Professional safari guide
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Mineral water during the safari
- Park entrance fees
- Concession fees
- Airport pick up and drop off in Zanzibar
- Mineral Water while on safari.
Exclusions
- Beverages Drinks
- Hot Air Balloon
- Tip for the safari guide
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Visas and related costs
- Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary
- Anything else not included in the itinerary
- Personal expenses like beverages, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal
nature.
Available Dates
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Working Hours
- Monday Open all day
- Tuesday Open all day
- Wednesday Open all day
- Thursday Open all day
- Friday Open all day
- Saturday Open all day
- Sunday Open all day
Booking Inquiry
Location / Contacts
- Address : Tanzania
- Phone : +256(704)800726
- Mail : reservations@bigtensafaris.com
- Website : https:www.bigtensafaris.com
