9 Days Luxury Safari Itinerary
OVERVIEW
Begin by walking along the buffalo and giraffe in Arusha national park with the views of Tanzania two tallest mountain unveiling the beauty of the country. View Manyara troops of baboon and incredible and thrilling sighting of wildlife in the Ngorongoro, before moving to the Serengeti and explore these wild heritage site for its amazing big cats and a candle lit dinner under the unspoiled sky. Rinse your dust with a stay at breezes beach for relaxation.
DAY 1
After breakfast, you’ll drive across the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara national park. This beautiful park combines an alkali lake covered with flocks of pelicans and flamingos with African savannah and tropical forests of giant figs and mahogany trees. Elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, and a variety of antelope inhabit the park as well as a variety of monkeys and a large population of baboons. If you are lucky you may see the Manyara lions, well known for their tree climbing habits, lazily resting on the branches of an “Acacia Tortillas” tree. The birdlife is also abundant, with flamingoes, pelicans, hornbills, and plenty of forest species. Dinner and Plantation farm lodge.
DAY 2
After breakfast, you’ll drive across the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara national park. This beautiful park combines an alkali lake covered with flocks of pelicans and flamingos with African savannah and tropical forests of giant figs and mahogany trees. Elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, and a variety of antelope inhabit the park as well as a variety of monkeys and a large population of baboons. If you are lucky you may see the Manyara lions, well known for their tree climbing habits, lazily resting on the branches of an “Acacia Tortillas” tree. The birdlife is also abundant, with flamingoes, pelicans, hornbills, and plenty of forest species. Dinner and Plantation farm lodge.
DAY 3
Early morning game drive to see also nocturnal predators returning from hunting and animals waking up in early morning light. After enjoying a bush breakfast at the hippo pools you proceed with your game drives around Serengeti named after an old Maasai word Siringet, meaning ‘Endless Plains’. Depending on the time of year and the migration of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, antelopes and many birds and other species. Return to your luxury camp for late lunch under Acacia Trees or stay in the bush until late afternoon. In the evening you will be surprised with a private candle light dinner under African Stars. Dinner and overnight Serengeti Wilderness tented camp.
DAY 4
After breakfast game drive en route towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area home of the world famous Ngorongoro Crater. It is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s densest animal populations and one of the few places where the rare black rhino can be observed in its natural habitat.
There are various options to spend the reminder of the day
Ranger guided Nature Walk along the Crater Rim alternatively you settle in at your beautiful country home style lodge and enjoy a restful afternoon.
DAY 5
After an early breakfast descend down to the crater flour for your magical game drive, exploring these collapsed caldera habitat is one of the most rewarding game drives you would ever do in Africa, although you will never avoid cars like in other parks. You might have great sighting of lion, hyena, jackal, hippos, rhino, and birds. You will stop at the Ngoitokitoki area for your lunch and after continue with game viewing and proceed to the lodge. Dinner and overnight Ngorongoro Serena lodge
DAY 6
After a leisurely breakfast we will take you back to Manyara for your flight to Zanzibar. Transfer to your beach hotel.
DAY 7 - 8
Relax and enjoy the endless beaches of Zanzibar whilst staying in your beach side hotel. There are a wide range of water sport activities you can participate in, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, boat trips and more. Breakfast and Dinner are included.
DAY 9
Tour Stone town & Spice Tour – On one day you go on a guided tour. First you visit the Spice Plantations at Kidichi for the famous Spice Tour. We have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After the tour we invite for an opulent lunch at the ‘Spice Restaurant’, where you can taste the spices and fruits.
In the afternoon we will show you Stone Town on our Historical Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People’s Palace) and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques! Transfer to the airport to connect your flight back home.
INCLUDED
- Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) accommodation.
- All game drives viewing in a custom built 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
- All park and entrance fees
- Transportation with 4×4 vehicles with viewing roofs
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide or other language as specified during the safari.
- Bottled water in safari vehicles
- Current Government taxes and levies
- 24-Hour support during the safari
NOT INCLUDED
- Internal or International flights
- Transfers to and from the airport
- Balloon excursion (US$600 pp)
- Entry visa to Tanzania.
- Travel and health insurance
- Gratuities to your guide, hotel staff, and porters
- Meals, drinks, and excursions not described in the itinerary
- Any other items of a personal nature, laundry, telephone and postage
- Item of personal Nature
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