Zebras & Zanzibar

Wildlife, beaches, ruins, Mt Kilimanjaro, friendly people, fascinating cultures – Tanzania has all these and more.
Introduction

The perfect combo of action and idyllic island relaxation! Option to go wild in Tanzania's top national parks before heading over to the gorgeous island of Zanzibar for some sun, sea & sand!

Duration
11 Days
Starting At
$1260 per person
Style
Camping | Escorted
Departures
June 2018 - December 2019
The Journey
Nairobi, Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar
Roundtrip Flights From U.S. Included
No
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Tour Highlights

What's Included

Not Included

Tour Highlights

  • Meserani – Reptile Park and Masai Cultural Museum
  • Rift Valley Escarpment and Karatu
  • UNESCO-listed Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater – optional 3 day excursion
  • Zanzibar and Old Stone Town – UNESCO listed – optional excursion
  • Dar Es Salaam – beachside campsite

What's Included

  • Arrival transfer from Nairobi Airport
  • 1st night dormitory accommodation at Wildebeest Eco Camp, 6 nights camping
  • 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners
  • A fully equipped overland truck for transportation and game drives
  • Services of 3 person crew (leader, driver, cook)
  • All camping fees and appropriate equipment
  • Return ferry journey from Dar Es Salaam to Zanziba
  • All road taxes and tolls

Not Included

  • International flights and visas
  • Accommodation in Zanzibar
  • Sleeping bag – please bring your own
  • Tipping – an entirely personal gesture
  • Optional activities including the Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater 3 day excursion

The Itinerary

Day 1

Day 2

Days 3-5

Day 6

Day 7

Days 8-10

Day 11

Day 1

Nairobi

Welcome to Nairobi! We’ll be there to collect you at Nairobi Airport and transfer you to the Wildebeest Eco Camp. Tonight you will stay in shared dorms. There will be a pre departure meeting at 17.00.

Overnight: Nairobi

Day 2

Nairobi – Arusha (Tanzania)

Journeying south via Namanga, we cross the border and head into neighbouring Tanzania. Home to some of Africa’s finest game reserves, we camp at the attractive safari frontier town of Arusha. The town is perfectly placed for optional activities such as a visit to two of Tanzania’s best game reserves – the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Overnight: Arusha | Lunch, Dinner

Days 3-5

Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Arusha is the starting point for the 3 day excursion to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.

The Ngorongoro/Serengeti excursion takes us via the Masai town of Mtu Wa Mbu (Mosquito River) that lies adjacent to the Lake Manyara National Park and up the Rift Valley Escarpment to the higher lying village of Karatu. campsite in Karatu. The following morning we depart early for the Ngorongoro Conservation area and head into the wildlife rich Ngorongoro Crater. This World Heritage Site boasts some of the best game viewing in Africa – including the elusive Black Rhino. After our game drive in the Crater,we head down the Crater rim and past the ‘Cradle of Mankind’ on our way to the Serengeti National Park. We cross the vast plains as we game drive through the southern and central areas in the park. Tonight we camp in the bushveld surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness. In the morning, we head off for another game drive and explore the landscape in search of the resident game. With some luck, we may see some of Africa’s ‘Big 5’! We return to Arusha on day 5.

Overnight: Karatu (1) Serengeti (1) Arusha (1)  |  Breakfast x 3, Lunch x 3, Dinner x 3

Day 6

Arusha – Pangani

Today we head south. On the way weather permitting; we may catch a glimpse of this Mt Kilimanjaro’s snowy summit – a photo opportunity not to be missed! We pass through vast sisal plantations surrounded by The Usambara and Pare Mountain ranges, before reaching our lovely campsite nestled between these mountains, midway between Arusha and Dar es Salaam.

Overnight: Pangani | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Dar es Salaam

Today we continue on to our lovely seaside campsite in Dar es Salaam where we prepare for our departure to Zanzibar the next morning.

Overnight: Dar es Salaam | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 8-10

Zanzibar

A ferry from Dar Es Salaam takes us to ‘Spice Island’, where we spend the next three nights. Zanzibar is steeped in history and offers a wealth of experiences. Wander the streets of Stone Town, take an excursion around a spice plantation or simply laze on one of the pristine white sandy beaches, the choice is yours!

Overnight: Zanzibar  |  Breakfast x 1

Day 11

Zanzibar – Dar es Salaam

Leaving Zanzibar in the afternoon, we return to Dar es Salaam on the mainland. Arrival back to camp is usually in the late afternoon, or early evening. In Dar we exchange addresses and part ways, having just experienced a trip of a lifetime!

This trip has a local payment. It is this payment which covers entrance fees, camping fees and meals as detailed for this itinerary. The local payment is in addition to the prices specified and is to be paid directly to the tour leader on Day 1 of the trip. The payment should be made in cash, in the currency specified.

2018 – $1035
2019 – Local payment subject to change

Please note that due to exchange rate fluctuations, as well as potential changes to park entrance fees, the local payment amount may be subject to change. We will however inform you of any such changes as soon as we are aware of them.

Know Before You Go

The Fine Print

All prices are per person based on double occupancy.

Prices are correct at time of publication; however, as airfares continually fluctuate and classes of service may have limited capacity, prices and availability will change accordingly.

Deposit due upon booking. Reservations accepted until sold out.

Deposits are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure with some exceptions where payment is due earlier. Payment plans available.

Passport must be valid 6 months beyond travel dates. Visa requirements vary dependent upon your nationality, the countries you are visiting, whether you require a single or a multi entry visa and the duration of your stay. Some visas can be obtained upon arrival at the airport, others must be procured in advance, and embassy’s can often take several weeks to process them, so it is important that you start thinking about obtaining your visa at the time of booking. For more information about visa requirements, visit the US Department of State.

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