11-Day Tanzanian Safari with Zanzibar Extension

You will be collected at your hotel at 8:00am to be taken to a very unique national park. The Tarangire is well-known for its geographical variation as it consists of nine vegetation era. It also has many features which make it famous such as the numerous ancient Baobab trees, which stand tall in the middle of the landscape and by comparison make the animals that inhabit them appear tiny. The park is also endowed with a river which harbors many animals which include birds, lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and elephants. It is in fact home to the biggest population of elephants in the entire country and is the only place where one can witness actual interaction between elephant families. The lunch area is unique; there is an access to the observatory and the views of the river and wildlife are breathtaking (you may observe a hunt while enjoying your sandwich, unless of course, you have your vegetarian sandwich). In the afternoon we shall go for the game drive before heading to the camp.

Here you can choose to reduce or increase the accommodation class.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Recommended Travel Period:July to November (This is the time when animals come to Troop at the Tarangire River for water)

Tourist season: June to October (This is characterized by high visitation rates and traffic within the park)

Best Weather: June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP: Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Cheetah, Wild Dog, White Rhino, Black Rhino

Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge

• Though not strictly a luxury accommodatio, it is a mid-range lodge situated within the Tarangire National Park.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Proceed for a short, scenic drive to the Great Rift Valley then forward to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive. Despite the small size of the park (205 square miles) , half of which is preserved as a protected forest, this park has one of the finest scenic views with acacia bush, giant fig trees, mahogany trees and housing growing populations of baboons and blue monkeys. Residents of this park include swamp and reticulated giraffes, elephants, impalas, thousands of buffaloes, and hippos. Just the name Manyara, or seeing its powerful girls shakes one and makes it challenging to describe the beauty of theManyara landscape. The anti clock wise game drives along the lake offer some great picture moments especially of giraffes and buffaloes in the low lands with the lake and its masses of flamingos in the backdrop. Additional tours are feasible on this day, such as a bicycle tour or a boating tour. You will move to the camp for lunch in the afternoon.

Here you can choose to reduce or increase the accommodation class.

Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit: June to October (Dry season giving way to better view of animals)

Peak Season: July to March (the northern section is a bit busy)

Best Weather: June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP: Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hippo, Lion, Hyena, Leopard, Wild Dog, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Cheetah

Accommodation: Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara

• This luxury lodge is situated on the         verge of the escarpment overlooking the Manyara NP.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Take an early breakfast then we will set off to what is arguably the most famous national park in the world; Serengeti. The drive itself, which is rather long, is magnificent. The vista of the Serengeti is something that will remain etched in one’s memory after having the sight to behold. Finally as you continue deeper into the plains you can understand why in the local language ‘Serengeti’ means ‘the place of endless plains’. It covers an area of 6,900 sq. mile (18,000 sq. km) and for most of the park, plains will continue unto a line of sight, challenging your limit of distance visibility. It is the cradle of the great migration, two million wildebeests and hundreds of thousands of zebras and virtually all species of antelopes resident in the Serengeti. For the big cats and other large carnivores, it is the best place to look for lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas and many more. This park has been featured in a number of famous television scenes.

Here you can choose to reduce or increase the accommodation class.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Recommended travel periods: January to February and June to October (However, some regions are better for visiting at different times of the year)

Peak Season: July to March (Seronera area is heavily populated)

Best Weather: June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP: Elephant, Lion, Cheetah, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Black Rhino, Wild Dog, White Rhino

Accommodation: Enkirari Wilderness Camp

• Tented camp in the classical ,central Serengeti National park

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

You will spend your day in Serengeti National Park. We have absolutely no problem with this; each day will follow your given schedule and preferences. Your guide will be able to advise you on which hours the game drives will take place and when it is best to wake up. For instance, you may opt for the morning game drive, then go back to the camp to take breakfast and rest and then complete the day with another game drive. Otherwise, you could take an all day game drive with a packed lunch.

Here you can choose to reduce or increase the accommodation class.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Enkirari Wilderness Camp

• Tented camp in the classical ,central Serengeti National park

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Usually, you’ll have another full day in the Serengeti National Park with a truly flexible program depending on your individual interests. Your guide will help you decide what time to wake up early for each day’s game drives.

You might decide to wake up early enough for a morning game drive then return to the camp for lunch & rest before proceeding for an afternoon game drive. However, a full day’s game drive with a break for a packed lunch may also be arranged.

Furthermore, you can always change the type of your accommodation to a standard or basic type depending on your choice.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Enkirari Wilderness Camp

• Tented camp in the classical ,central Serengeti National park

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Awake early tomorrow so that we can go out for the morning game drive and be able to see one of the most incredible sunrise you have every come across. After the game drive, we will go back to the camp for a sumptuous brunch before proceeding to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which is eighth natural wonder of the world. The site is 102 square miles in size with walls that are 2.000 feet tall. It is a living Noah’s ark where almost all the wildlife species of East Africa can be found. One of the only places in the whole of the continent where there is a high possibility of encountering the black rhino is here. This crater features a river, several swamps, soda lake particularly crucial for the flamingos, a forest, and an expansive plain. It also called for big elephants that are the largest one in the world and of course they have big tusks. What a wonderful natural site the Ngorongoro crater is!

You will be in Ngorongoro in the evening to have a sundowner As you will be arriving in Ngorongoro in the evening then you will have sundowner. Here you can choose to reduce or increase the accommodation class.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Weather conditions: June to October is the best time to visit since it is usually dry and the wildlife viewing is at its peak.

Peak Season: July-March because it falls during the dry season, especially during festive seasons, there are a lot of tourists.

Climate: The best time to be in Ngorongoro Crater is during June to October when there is little rain and no rains at all.

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater: Black Rhino, Lion, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hyena, Elephant, Hippo, Leopard, Giraffe, White Rhino, Cheetah, Wild Dog

Accommodation: Pakulala Safari Camp

• This mid-range camp is situated on the crater rim of Ngorongoro highlands in the Northern Tanzania Tanzania .

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

We shall wake up very early in the morning and then make our way to the actual floor of the crater to spend the morning wildlife viewing in one of the most spectacular locations in the world. After the game drive there will be a time for lunch in the afternoon preferably near the hippo lake . After lunch we will have another short game drive and then will ascend the crater. After we have finished with the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, we will proceed towards the Lake Eyasi.

Here you can choose to reduce or increase the accommodation class.

Main Destination: Lake Eyasi

Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

• This is a mid-range lodge situated at Lake Eyasi in Tanzania.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Today is going to be quite different and special in many ways. This is because you will wake up very early, just before the sun rise and follow your guide until he gets to the Hadzabe people, one of the last purely nomadic local group in Africa. The simulation will be the next step, and you will be moving with the group in their everyday morning activities. This is not a typical tourist experience in any way but is quite adventurous. It is a traveller’s paradise, especially so if you are a photography enthusiast, as there are sightings to be made that are simply out of this world. Some of the activities you can engage in with the local group are either to accompany the men on their hunting or to go with the women to the fruits collecting session. In any case, you will be introduced to numerous aspects of the Hadzabe’s way of life. This will no doubt be the climax of your safari!

After dealing with the local group, we will proceed to Lake Eyasi, a soda lake in the rift valley. In the afternoon, you will fly to Zanzibar.

Main Destination: Lake Eyasi

Accommodation: Nungwi Dreams by Mantis

• It is a luxury hotel situated in Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches).

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Leave the background noise behind and relax on the stunning white sand beaches and by the warm blue waters of the Indian Ocean. You can also prebook a half day or full day Stone Town tour with a stopover at Old Town, Spice Market and Prison Island not included in lunch. You can also choose to join a tour of the Jozani Forest (lunch is not offered during this activity).

Main Destination: Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation: Nungwi Dreams by Mantis

• It is a luxury hotel situated in Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches).

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Stroll along these stunning shores that are lined with powdery white sand, set amidst the calming waters of the Indian Ocean.

For those interested in organizing an excursion, it is possible to take a full or half-day tour in Stone Town, adding a visit to the Old Town, the spice market, and Prison Island (the lunch is not included in the price). However, you could also opt for a journey to Jozani Forest to learn about its fauna and geography (lunch is excluded).

Main Destination: Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation: Nungwi Dreams by Mantis

• It is a luxury hotel situated in Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches).

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Take a time to unwind for the final hours in the journey. After that you will be driven to Zanzibar airport where you will catch your international flight home.

Main Destination: Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

End of tour

• Extra accommodation for the students can be arranged but at an extra cost.
• You will be taken to the airport.