Adventure and relaxation
11 days—The great Wildlife safari in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, lake Manyara National parks and beach holidays in Zanzibar Island
$2745-2850 USD
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Safari summary
Connect African Safari has designed this tour for people who wants to do both wildlife safari in the most famous national park in northern circuit and Zanzibar for beach holiday relaxation. This tour will give you an amazing wildlife experience and immersion in Tarangire National Park; the mainly Serengeti National Park which allows multiple game drives and migration inside the National Park. Also to the famous Ngorongoro Crater. Lastly Lake Manyara National Park. These four locations are fantastic wildlife sanctuaries where you will be able to observe thousands of animals in their natural habitat; then proceed to Zanzibar where you will visit the old stone town. You will enjoy the magnificent pearl white sand beaches in the north-east Coast. Wonderful beaches that you find here .The corals and the snorkeling spots around, enjoys the wonderful views of the mighty Indian Ocean and explores the underwater treasures.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | January, February, March, July, August, September, October, November, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- SCUBA | snorkeling
- Sightseeing | shopping | markets
- Wildlife sanctuaries
Itinerary
A drive in the wilderness
Tarangire
Our guide will pick you up at the hotel and head to Tarangire National Park ( 2.5-hour drive). We start game drive for the rest of the day. You will enjoy picnic lunch near the river while watching animals drink water. Tarangire is known for its large elephant population, baobab trees and tree-climbing African pythons. The park takes its name from the river that flows across the length of the park. After game drive, you will be driven to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Marera Valley Lodge
Enjoy the big cats and Hyenas
Serengeti
After breakfast you head to Serengeti National Park for a game Drives in the Seronera area known for big cats and hyenas. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the endless plains of the park, you will see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles and pride of lions lounging in the shade. We break for lunch, where our cook will save fresh food in the middle of the bush. You will continue with game drive till sunset and then return to the camp for overnight.
The Whisper tented luxury camps
Special day for migration watch
Serengeti
Very early in the morning at 6:00 am sharp after breakfast, we will make our way to Northern part of Serengeti National Park which is perhaps most famous – over a million wildebeest and about 200,000 zebras flow south from the northern hills to the Ndutu plains for the short rains every October and November, and then swirl west and north after the long rains in April, May and June. After game drive , return to the lodge for overnight.
The Whisper tented luxury camps
Wildebeest migration Action
Serengeti
We will start it early, after breakfast, to enjoy the morning hours with the waking herds of animals – Early morning with your packed lunch box, full Game Drive until afternoon then enjoy your lunch. Afterwards, you will get time to experience some of the best locations in the Central Serengeti to see the herds include the Seronera Valley and Seronera River, Moru Kopjes, Simba Kopje and Maasai Kopjes .In the evening, return to the lodge for hot dinner and overnight.
Marera Valley Lodge
Adventure in the crater.
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast at 6:30am we will make our way to the gate of Ngoro Ngoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Here, you will see animals such as lions, hyenas, jackals and bat-eared fox, cheetah, leopard and rhino. Afterwards, you will have your lunch at hippo pool site and ascend to the rim. After six to 7 hours of safari adventure in the crater, we return to the lodge for a hot bath and dinner.
Marera Valley Lodge
Transfer to Zanzibar Island
Lake Manyara
You will be picked up early in the morning after your breakfast and driven to Lake Manyara National Park for a half day game drive till 12:00 noon. Animals you will see: large group of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra herds congregate on these grassy plains, giraffes, flamingos and other large birds. In afternoon, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro airport and fly to Zanzibar. In Zanzibar, our driver will take you to Stone Town for overnight.
Tembo Hotel
Walking tour in Stone town.
Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, our guide will pick you from your hotel by foot and begin an adventure of Stone Town (walking tour) for almost two hours. You will break for lunch or snack at any restaurant of your choice in Stone Town. This tour last for three hours. Return to hotel and pack and start your journey to Matemwe beach. On your way, you will stop by for spice tour and see how different spices are grown by natives, taste them and also buy them.
Kasha Boutique Hotel
Matemwe beach
Here you will be able to relax at hotel's swimming pool and at the beach itself nearby the hotel. Just nearby is the location for scuba diving and snorkeling and this can be booked at the hotel for an extra fee. Activities to do in Matemwe beach: It is very good for swimming when the tide is low. It has a great reef for snorkeling at the north-end. Located very close to the small island of Mnemba – also super great for snorkeling and scuba diving.
Kasha Boutique Hotel
Swimming and snorkeling
Today you will visit Mnemba Island for a tour. From Mtemwe beach, you can see the small Mnemba Island which is a dream for divers and snorkelers. You will find the most beautiful coral landscape and fishes, in both shallow and deep waters. Dolphins can often be seen around Mnemba so you have the chance to spot dolphins in their natural habitat. On our beach we have a professional dive company that do daily snorkeling and dive trips.
Kasha Boutique Hotel
Relaxing on the beach
After breakfast, you can either decide to spend time at the beach or travel other beach places such as Nungwi beach. This day is all about relaxation and enjoy your holidays in Zanzibar. NB: Due to abundant nice restaurants in Matemwe, we have booked only bed- and breakfast at your hotel, so you can decide where you want to eat or dine.
Kasha Boutique Hotel
We wrap it up, Kwaheri Tanzania.
Our driver will take you to Zanzibar airport- Dar -es -salaam for your flight connection back home. You can also book you connection flight starting from Zanzibar Airport to your country of destination.
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