Tanzania safari - from north to west to east in 14 days

Safari means journey in Swahili. This is a journey from the north - Kilimanjaro; to the west - Serengeti and Lake Victoria; to the east - Zanzibar

Your Tanzania safari begins exploring the lush green Mt. Kilimanjaro foothills, with snow capped Mt. Kilimanjaro as your back drop; Journey westward to visit Lake Manyara; Continue your safari to experience the wildlife spectacle within Ngorongoro Crater; On to the ultimate safari destination - to watch big game (and small) in the world famous Serengeti eco-system; Continue west until you reach the shores of Lake Victoria; Leave your wheels for wings to fly east to your final destination - historic Zanzibar Island and the white sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean.

Accommodation: 4* / 5* Hotels, Beach Resorts and Safari Lodges

Kilimanjaro from the forest canopy
Zanzibar Retreat

Included:

Accommodation:

  • Arrival hotel night (B&B)
  • 9 nights Lodge (Full-Board)
  • 4 nights Zanzibar resort (half-board)

Safari service:

  • 4X4 safari adapted vehicle and fuel
  • Driver/ guide
  • National park and reservation fees
  • All safari meals and bottled water

Flights and Transfers:

  • Arrival transfer KIA, departure transfer Mwanza, arrival/departure transfers Zanzibar
  • Mwanza to Zanzibar flight

Additional charges:

  • A flight supplement may be incurred for high season or late bookings

Not included:

  • Internal air or road transfers Nairobi, Dar es Salaam etc

  • International travel visas

  • Personal insurance

  • Alcohol, sodas, items of a personal nature

  • Emergency air rescue (price on request)

 

14 day (13 night) North West East safari:

Tour Ref: WS - 5

Day 1: Arrive in Kilimanjaro airport, transfer to the hotel for overnight (dinner can be arranged on request)

Day 2: Spend your day with a Chagga guide exploring the lush vegetation of the Kilimanjaro foothills. Experience the friendly Chagga community, visit waterfalls, caves and traditional artisans. Overnight in Marangu.

Day 3: Your safari driver/guide will join you in the morning to begin the drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Arriving around lunch time, enjoy a picnic lunch before beginning your afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 4: After breakfast, descend the steep sided track to the floor of Ngorongoro crater . Your morning game drive explores the crater while lingering to view the activities of the wildlife. After a picnic lunch, climb up the crater track to the lodge on the crater rim for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: After breakfast begin the journey across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to reach the Serengeti in the early evening. The drive offers many opportunities for wildlife viewing en-route. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Day 6: Taking a picnic lunch, this is a full day wildlife viewing and exploring areas of the Serengeti. The game drive depends on the locations and activities of the wildlife. Early evening drive south to central Serengeti and the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Enjoy a full day game viewing within the Serengeti. The park is vast with many areas to explore. Your driver will brief you on the route for the day. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 8: An early start to the day with a dawn game drive, before returning to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast drive through the western corridor to leave the Serengeti. Continue driving west to reach the Lodge on the shores of Lake Victoria in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight.

Day 9: Spend your day relaxing or request one of the activities the Lodge offers (not included) – canoe trip or motor boat cruise on the lake, mountain biking or bird walking.

Day 10: A morning taxi transfer from the Lodge to Mwanza airport to join your afternoon flight to Zanzibar. On arrival in Zanzibar airport you will be transferred to your Zanzibar beach resort.

Day 11 to Day 13: Zanzibar beach location

Day 14: Transfer to the airport to join your international departure flight or transit flight.

 

Your 4* or 5* Zanzibar beach resort accomodation provided by Green & Blue Resort (east coast) or Zanizibar Retreat (north coast).

We will also happy to work with your Zanzibar accommodation preferences

To book this safari now - make a note of the Tour Reference number and complete the Enquiry Form.

Read more information on the wildlife areas you will visit:

Serengeti | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Ngorongoro Crater | Lake Manyara

 

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Page updated 12/10/12


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