15 Days trip Tanzania & Zanzibar

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Description

Experience the best of Tanzania’s nature, wildlife and beautiful beaches on this 15 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar trip. Spot the black-and-white colobus monkeys in Arusha National Park and herds of up to 300 elephants in Tarangire National Park. Enjoy the overwhelming wildlife and breathtaking scenery of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater before you fly to Zanzibar. What better way to end your safari than unwinding on white-sand beaches surrounded by crystal clear waters?

This private safari offers you the flexibility to travel at your own pace, exactly the way you like it. You will have a private safari vehicle and guide.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro – Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, you will meet your Tanzania Specialist guide. This will take you to your hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure, you can relax and enjoy the African atmosphere. Your personal and experienced Tanzania Specialist guide not only knows a lot about the Tanzanian culture but can also tell you a lot about the beautiful national parks and sights of the country. So don’t be afraid to ask your Tanzania Specialist guide questions – he will be happy to answer them all.

Day 2: Arusha

Today is at leisure to give you time to acclimatize. You can relax at the swimming pool or explore the environment surrounding the lodge. Your guide will visit you at the lodge for a safari briefing. If you like to do an activity today, just let us know, there are plenty of options like walking, canoeing or a city tour.

Day 3: Arusha National Park

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at your hotel and drive you to Arusha National Park, where your safari starts. This charming park has a rich diversity of landscapes and wildlife. From lakes, waterfalls and swamps to volcanos, mountains and tropical rainforests. They attract many beautiful birds including silvery-cheeked hornbill and thousands of pink-hued flamingos. This park is also the only place in northern Tanzania where you can easily spot the black-and-white colobus monkey.

One of the popular safari activities in this national park is a canoe or walking safari with an armed ranger. A great chance to enjoy wildlife up close, from a different perspective than sitting in a safari vehicle.

Day 4: Arusha

Today is at leisure. You can choose to relax at the pool or go on one of the many activities, such as:

  • Mountainbike tour through villages and beautiful nature
  • Visit the Materuni Waterfalls at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Walking tour through coffee plantations
  • Visit local market
  • Horse riding
  • Nature walk or canoeing at Lake Duluti

Day 5: Tarangire National Park

Today you depart after breakfast to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Since this is one of the less-known parks in Tanzania, it still has an authentic safari atmosphere. The hilly landscape scattered with grand Baobab trees against the blue sky is breathtaking. Witness the world’s largest concentration of elephants. Herds of up to 300 elephants can be seen around the Tarangire River, drinking or enjoying a mud bath. Apart from elephants, Tarangire is a paradise for bird lovers. In the area around these swamps, you can also see lions, leopards, cheetahs and even tree-climbing pythons.

Day 6-8: Serengeti National Park

Today you continue your safari in the Serengeti national park. Its stunning landscape can be seen in some of the most impressive nature documentaries. The endless plains and abundance of wildlife are unsurpassed. The annual wildebeest migration with more than a million wildebeest is probably the highlight of the Serengeti. It is a true spectacle and impressive to watch millions of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles thunder across the endless plains of the Serengeti. Together with your private guide, you will be looking for the herds across the plains. Apart from the migratory animals, you will also get to see lots of other animals, like lions, cheetahs, leopards, and many more. Expect to be impressed by the natural beauty of Africa’s most famous park.

If you like to watch wildlife from another perspective, we recommend you go on a balloon safari. It is an amazing experience to drift silently above the plains with herds of wildlife.

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On this route, there will be a high chance of seeing a lot of wildlife. After arriving at the crater rim you will descend to the Ngorongoro Crater floor. The views are amazing! This collapsed volcano creates a unique ecosystem with a wide variety of vegetation. Enjoy the beautiful colors of the landscapes and the diversity of animals. The crater is home to the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa and is full of elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos and even the rare black rhino. This is one of the best places to spot all of the Big Five. The views from the crater rim over the crater floor are incredible. Because of its natural beauty, the Ngorongoro Crater is chosen as one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders.

Day 10-14: Zanzibar

Unwind and enjoy laid-back beach life on the tropical Zanzibar Island. Miles and miles of white sandy beaches dotted with palm trees, surrounded by the clear azure water of the Indian Ocean. These days are at leisure with no activities planned. You can explore the amazing coral reefs and swim among tropical reef fish. The beautiful beaches offer plenty of opportunities for surfers, snorkelers, divers and sunbathers.

Day 14-15: Zanzibar – Airport

Today will be at leisure to relax or explore, depending on your flight. Your driver transfers you to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight and on day 15 you will arrive back home.

Do you like to extend Zanzibar Island with another beach destination? Tanzania offers more paradises to unwind. Check out the pristine islands Pemba and Mafia.

Includes & Excludes

Included:

  • Lodge safari according to the itinerary
  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary
  • Meals according to the itinerary
  • Mineral water, soft drinks and house wine
  • All mentioned activities
  • All national park fees
  • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari
  • Flight Serengeti National Park – Arusha

Excluded:

  • Additional flights
  • Optional Activities
  • Drinks not specified above
  • Visa fees
  • Tips
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
  • Travel Insurance