Bush and Beach Zanzibar

Arrival

On arrival at Kilimanjaro international airport meet our representative and transfer to Planet lodge in Arusha, This charming lodge is placed at the suburb of Arusha town and it offer a stunning views of mount Meru and Kilimanjaro. Later meet our safari manager for detailed bush and beach Zanzibar safari briefing. Overnight at Planet lodge. Diner and breakfast included.

Arusha -Tarangire National Park

After breakfast you will leave for Tarangire National Park. The driving is via Arusha city where you can still do any last minute purchase, leaving Arusha city you will drive along Masai steppe & across few villages before reaching Tarangire gate. After check in you will start the game drive right away, the park runs along the lines of Tarangire River and is made up of low lying hills dominated by scattered acacia woodland and huge African baobab trees. Tarangire River and the swamp on the southeast are the main water sources in the entire park and they act as refugee place for wild animals during the dry season. Tarangire is reputed for its large number of elephant found nowhere else in Africa, the rare species of Great Kudu, fringed-eared Oryx as well as the Ash stalling are inhabit the park. Apart from elephant you may expect to sport herds of buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, hippos and others, predators like lion, cheetahs, hyena, jackal & the illusive leopard can also be see. Tarangire is among the paces with high number of bird species, over 400 species of bird where recorded here which including the migratory birds. later drive to Sangaiwe Tented camp for dinner and overnight. Overnight at Sangaiwe Tented Camp. All meals included.

Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

Our exceptional bush and beach Zanzibar on this day takes you Serengeti National Park, the drive is along the Great East African Rift Valley and up to Ngorongoro highlands. After check in at Ngorongoro gate you will proceed to the crater view point for some fine picture of the crater floor from the rim. Then you will drive along the crater rim and down to the endless rolling plains of Serengeti, you will visit one of the Masai village where by some Masai warrior invites you & take you in and around their houses with some story of their nomadic life around this area, you will meet the kids and other members of the family & ask questions. Later they will sing a farewell song which involves jumping high. Afterward proceed to Naabi Hills Gate for check in to Serengeti. After registration and other park formalities, start your game drives in the Serengeti. You can have your packed lunch at Naabi Hills gate or at the Copjes (rocky outcropping) just some few steps from the gate. Spend the rest of the afternoon doing game drive searching for the world phenomena Wildebeest Migration. later drive to the camp for dinner and overnight. Overnight at Thorn Trees Camps Central Serengeti or similar. All meals included.

Full Day of Game drive in Serengeti

Depart the Camp with breakfast box and lunch box in searching for wildebeest Migration, A very much rewarding game drive in the Serengeti will start with the first sun rays at 06:30 with high possibility of spotting the cat family on the road as they will be avoiding the morning mist, you may also see other nocturnal predators coming back from their long night of hunting and other animal wake up ready to begin the new day. Proceed to where the wildebeests are packed and spend as much time with the migration of herds, break for breakfast in the bush and proceed with your game drive, packed lunch can be served at Soronera visitors center, after some rest, if you wish you can pay a short visit at the visitors Center before embarking with your afternoon game drive. Wind up this day of your bush and beach Zanzibar trip by drive back to the camp during the sunset. Overnight at Thorn Trees Camps Central Serengeti or similar. All meals included.

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast your bush and beach Zanzibar safari will depart for Ngorongoro and ascend 600 meters into the crater floor for a wonderful game drive, ascending is along the very stunning road. Ngorongoro Crater is referred by many as the 8th wonder of the world and the Eden of Africa where the Big Five which include buffalo, elephant, rhino, leopard and lion can be seen in the course of one day of game drive, other animal to be seen are eland, topi, zebra, warthog, wildebeest etc. Another drow card in this picturesque crater is the dense number of predators which include lion, hyena, cheetahs, jackal and the ever illusive leopard that needs trained eyes to sport. You will also visit Lake magadi the large but shallow alkaline Lake on the northwest corner of the crater frequently visited by flock of flamingos & hippos. Packed lunch will be served at the picnic site inside the Crater floor. Later afternoon drive to Marera Valley lodge in Karatu town for dinner & overnight. Overnight at Marera Valley lodge in Karatu town. All meals included.

Karatu – Arusha – Zanzibar

After leisurely breakfast, check out and drive and drive back to Arusha airport to catch your flight to Zanzibar Island. On arrival at Zanzibar airport meet our representative and drive to Sunset hotel Zanzibar, at the hotel you will go through your bush beach Zanzibar safari program with our representative before he leaves you to enjoy the beach holidays. Overnight at Sunshine hotel Zanzibar in North East of Zanzibar island. Breakfast and dinner included.

Zanzibar beach

Spend 3 days relaxing on Zanzibar beaches and if you wish you can engage yourself in some sea sports offered by the by your hotel. Overnight at Sunshine hotel Zanzibar in North East of Zanzibar island. Breakfast and dinner included.

Zanzibar Beach – Stone Town

On this day of your bush and beach Zanzibar trip we take you to our Stone Town (option) en route you can do the famous spice tour guided by a very informative and knowledgeable guide. This experienced guide will sample some of the finest spices and herbs and explain on their uses in cooking, Cosmetics or medicinal. You will then have a chance to test most of the tropical fruits growing on the Island depending on their season. Afterward proceed to the Stone Town and heck in at Tembo Hotel in Stone Town, spend the rest of afternoon touring around the historical Town of Zanzibar. See about Zanzibar Island tours Overnight at Tembo Hotel in Stone Town. Breakfast Included.

Departure

After breakfast at the hotel, spend a morning at leisure and depending on your flight time we will take you to the airport for your departure flight back home. End of this affordable Bush and Beach safari and Zanzibar We mostly advise your departure flight to be at Zanzibar airport however, if departing at other airport a domestic flight can be arranged at extra cost. Regardless of your budget, our 11 days bush and beach Zanzibar safari program can be customized accordingly to meet your ideas and aspiration. For more information, clarification please contact our safari experts by Email and make your dream bush beach Zanzibar safari package.

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