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Home13-Day Tanzanian National Parks, Zanzibar Islands & Usambara Mountains Tour From Arusha
Description
Embark on an incredible voyage to Tanzania and Zanzibar Islands to witness a vast range of wildlife, birdlife and plantlife. Enjoy exciting game drives in Tanzania's Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire national parks, and explore the Usambara Mountain's Farm and Mountain Lodges. Lastly, relax beside the tranquil waters and tropical environs of the Zanzibar Islands.
Highlights
- Go to the world's largest volcanic caldera- Ngorongoro Crater
- Spot Africa's big 5: lion, rhino, leopard, buffalo and elephant
- Visit Tarangire and Serengeti National Park to meet a wide variety of bird species
- Spot flamingos in the Lake Manyara National Park
- Participate in multiple fun game drives through the wild African forest trails
- Rejuvenate yourself at the pleasant Zanzibar islands
- Explore the Farm Lodge and Mountain Lodge at the Usambara Mountains
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1- Arrival in Arusha expand_more
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International airport, and after finishing custom procedures and passport control, meet and greet with your safari guide. After that, drive to Arusha town for check-in, dinner and overnight at a Hotel.
Included: Half Board
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Day 2- Tarangire National Park expand_more
- After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for game drives, with a picnic lunch along the way.
- In the afternoon, proceed to a Tented Lodge for check-in, dinner and overnight.
Included: Full Board
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Day 3- Lake manyara - Ngorongoro Region expand_more
- After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for game drives, with a picnic lunch along the way.
- In the afternoon, proceed to a safari Lodge in Karatu town near Ngorongoro Highlands for check-in, dinner and overnight.
Included: Full Board
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Day 4-5 - Serengeti Region expand_more
- Have breakfast and drive to Serengeti National Park for two night's game drives, with a picnic lunch along the way.
- In the afternoon, proceed to a Camp in the central Serengeti for check-in, meals and overnight.
Overnight: At a tented Camp
Included: Full Board
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Day 6- Ngorongoro Region expand_more
- Eat breakfast, head to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Crater floor for a half-day game drive tour with a picnic lunch.
- In the afternoon, proceed to a Lodge for check-in, dinner and overnight.
Included: Full Board
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Day 7- Usambara Mountains expand_more
- After breakfast, drive to West Usambara for bird watching and forest walk, with a picnic lunch along the way.
- In the afternoon, proceed to a Mountain Lodge for check-in, dinner and overnight.
Included: Full Board
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Day 8- Usambara Mountains - Farm lodge expand_more
- Have breakfast and move to the Usambara forest for bird watching, with a picnic lunch along the way.
- Visit Usambara Villages to learn some of their cultural activities.
- Later, proceed to Farm Lodge for check-in, dinner and overnight.
Included: Full Board
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Day 9- Usambara Mountains - Mountain Lodge expand_more
- After breakfast, drive to Usambara mountains for a forest walk and bird watching for endemic species, with a picnic lunch along the way.
- Afterwards, proceed to a Mountain Lodge for check-in, dinner and overnight.
Included: Full Board
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Day 10-12 - Zanzibar Island expand_more
- Have your breakfast and transfer to Tanga Airport for your domestic scheduled flight to Zanzibar.
- Upon arrival meet your private transfer safari guide, who will drive you to your booked resort.
- Relax at the resort and spend the whole day at leisure.
Overnight: At a Resort
Included: Half Board
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Day 13- Departure expand_more
- Eat your breakfast and spend the day at leisure.
- Transfer to Zanzibar airport for your domestic scheduled flight to Dar Or Kili.
- Upon arrival, proceed to Julius Nyerere/ Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international departure flight back home.
Tour ends.
What's Included
- All park and entrance fees as per itinerary
- National parks and Ngorongoro Conservation entrance fees
- English-speaking African tour guide
- 1 Half day Crater tour and Ngorongoro Crater service fees x 1
- Meals and accommodation in lodges/camps as per itinerary
- Unlimited mileage on game drives
- Special converted 4x4 safari land rover/cruiser
- Domestic scheduled flights from Tanga to Zanzibar & Zanzibar to Dar, including taxes
- Mineral water during game drives
What's Excluded
- Flights not specified
- Visas
- Insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Any service not specified
What to bring
- Binoculars, cameras
- Bush and Beach clothes
- Shoes
- Medications prescribed by their doctor
Know before you go
Zanzibar Island: Resting approximately 40 km from the Tanzanian coast, this idyllic archipelago consists of Zanzibar and Pemba islands as well as numerous smaller islets. Zanzibar Island is characterised by exquisite white-sand beaches fringed by palm trees and lapped by turquoise waters lined with coral reefs brimming with an abundance of exotic marine life. This underwater paradise is a mecca for watersport enthusiasts who flock here for excellent scuba diving, snorkelling, deep-sea fishing, kayaking, kitesurfing, and sailing on traditional dhows. The island's old city, Stone Town, features a maze of narrow alleyways lined with boutiques, bars, restaurants, lively bazaars, mosques and ornate Arab houses. Don't miss the chance to relax in the lap of luxury on the exclusive private island on the main island's coast.
Meeting Point
Kilimanjaro International Airport - KIA (JRO), Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Standard | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 3898 Per Person |
| 5 To 8 | USD 3356 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |