
Twenty-One Day Cultural Northern Tanzania Safari & Tropical Island Escape
Duration
21 Days / 20 Nights
Door-to-Door
Price
Starting from:
$ per person
Trip Features
GAME DRIVE
BIG FIVE
GREAT MIGRATION
SCHOOL SERVICE TRIP
CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
ISLAND GETAWAY
Itinerary
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Private transport will greet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transport you to your accommodation in Arusha for a good night's rest following your long journey.
Overnight: Arumeru River Lodge or similar (bed & breakfast)
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After breakfast, head west from Arusha and arrive at lodge accommodation in Mto wa Mbu town in the afternoon, viewing local attractions along the way, including an animal sanctuary and Maasai cultural museum. Receive cultural orientation from local Red Sweater Project staff members.
Overnight: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Luxury Lodge or similar (full board)
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Spend time interacting with students, staff and community members at the Mungere School, a successful development education project in Mungere Village, an East African tribal community. Engage in a service project while participating in student activities and athletics, hike to nearby waterfalls on the Great Rift Valley escarpment, or contribute in the classroom. Tour student homes, dance at a tribal ceremony, and visit the weekly village market, while taking in all the sights, smells and sounds of local life.
Overnights: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Luxury Lodge or similar (full board)
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Embark on your African safari adventure after breakfast by driving south toward Tarangire National Park. Second only to Serengeti, this famous park has the greatest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania. In the dry season, the Tarangire River is a magnet for thirsty wildlife, when large herds of elephants and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland gather.
Overnight: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Luxury Lodge or similar (full board)
Overnight: Wildlife Manyara Luxury Lodge or similar (full board)
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Embark on your African safari adventure after breakfast by heading into Lake Manyara National Park. At the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the scenery is as stunning as the exotic wildlife, including the park’s famous tree-climbing lions. Plentiful herds of elephants, water buffalo, giraffe, zebra are found around this lake, covering 89 square miles. With over 10,000 in number, Tanzania boasts more bird species than any other country in Africa, including flamingos, pelicans, vultures, and various cranes.
Overnight: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Luxury Lodge or similar (full board)
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Pick up from your lodge after breakfast and drive through the Conservation Area, descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, a geological marvel boasting several vegetation zones from lakes to forest to savannah. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it is home to both semi-nomadic Maasai pastoralists and 30,000 fauna, having coexisted for centuries despite the crater's tiny size. Spend your days traversing the diverse crater landscape in search of the Big 5, including the rare black rhino and elusive leopard.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Sopa Luxury Lodge or similar (full board)
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After enjoying breakfast overlooking the magnificent crater, then continue game driving for the day toward the heart of Tanzania's bush outback, the plains of the Serengeti.
Overnight: Serengeti Wildebeest Luxury Tented Camp or similar (full board)
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Spend the next three days in the center of Serengeti, home to millions of ungulates. This pristine and unique sanctuary will give you a glimpse into “the world as it was in the beginning.” Relish the vastness of the serengeti, “the land that flows on forever,” coupled with some of the best game-viewing all of Africa has to offer. Optional air balloon safari each morning.
Overnights: Serengeti Wildebeest Luxury Tented Camp or similar (full board)
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After breakfast, spend the morning on a final game drive through the Serengeti before boarding your chartered flight from the Seronera Airstrip to Zanzibar Airport for the tropical island portion of your African adventure.
Upon arrival to Zanzibar Airport, take private transport to your hotel in the heart of Stone Town. Spend the afternoon and evening exploring the island's rich history on a hired or self-guided tour.
Overnight: Hotel Verde Luxury Resort & Spa (full board)
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Enjoy breakfast and a relaxing morning at your hotel, opting for further exploration of the port city. Private transport will then take you north to your waterfront hotel in famous Nungwi. Lush tropical gardens, private pool and private beach access on the Indian Ocean await you to relax and unwind.
Overnight: Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort or similar (half board)
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Spend the four days basking in true island style: sunbathe, swim, float, snorkel, scuba and play your days away. Opt for day trips to Pemba, Mafia or Prison Island. Fill your evenings with the taste of freshly caught and prepared seafood fare and the sounds of African music. Full Moon parties are also a staple here, featuring local dance troupes and acrobatic performances.
Overnights: Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort or similar (half board)
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After breakfast, take private transport to Zanzibar Airport to catch your flight back to mainland Tanzania, arriving at Kilimanjaro Airport for your evening departure.
(half board)
Trip Highlights

MOUNT KILIMANJARO
Standing at 19,341 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak on the continent. Mount Kilimanjaro is composed of three volcanic cones, two of which are extinct. Trek through diverse vegetation zones on this official route to the snow-capped summit, and enjoy the view of the plains along your multi-day trip. At the summit, take in the feeling of accomplishment—and the breathtaking view from the roof of Africa.

MUNGERE VILLAGE & THE MUNGERE SCHOOL Enjoy an authentic East African experience in Mungere Village, a tribal community centrally located amid the northern safari circuit. Guests can interact with students, staff and community members at the Mungere School, while witnessing a successful, locally-driven development education project in action. With an array of activities and eye-opening experiences available, visitors can participate in service projects with local volunteer staff and students and join football (soccer), volleyball or basketball games. Hike to nearby waterfalls on the Great Rift Valley escarpment, and visit the school's friendly neighbors by taking a village home tour lead by Mungere's tri-lingual students. Be sure to take time to enjoy the local life around you, taking in the unique sights, smells and sounds of village life.

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK Only second to Serengeti, Tarangire National Park has the greatest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania. In the dry season, large herds of elephants and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland gather at the Tarangire River. The park is known for its spectacular baobab trees, breathtaking views of the Maasai Steppe, and the mountains to the south.

NGORONGORO CRATER CONSERVATION AREA & THE CRATER FLOOR Enjoy wildlife game viewing at the Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site and geological marvel. The world's largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera consists of several vegetation zones and is home to about 30,000 animals, despite its tiny size. It is also home to Olduvai Gorge, where paleoanthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey discovered the remains of homo habilis, the first known ancestors of modern humankind.

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK At the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the scenery inside Lake Manyara National Park is as stunning as the exotic wildlife. Known for its flamingos and tree-climbing lions, plentiful herds of elephants, water buffalo, giraffe, and zebra, it is also home to the mysterious leopard.

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK & CENTRAL SERENGETI (SERONERA) This pristine sanctuary will give you a glimpse into “the world as it was in the beginning,” with some of the best game-viewing all of Africa has to offer. Each year, more than four million wildebeest, zebra and Thomson's gazelle undertake the largest land migration on the planet. Tanzania's first and most famous park, the Serengeti is also renowned for its leopard, lion, cheetah and black rhino.

ZANZIBAR, PEMBA & MAFIA ISLANDS An archipelago rich in history and tropical beauty, Tanzania's off-shore islands are still a secret destination to many. The largest at 51 miles long, Zanzibar's white sandy beaches stretch her entire length. Majestic turquoise waters are perfect for swimming, sailing, water sports, or snorkeling and scuba diving in coral reefs. From spice tours in the busy city of Stone Town to the port's fish market, with great seafood and an active nightlife, the islands are a great place to begin or complete any African adventure.
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What’s Included?
Included
All private transport in-country, including domestic flights as indicated
All accommodations
Activities and meals as indicated (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
All park fees, government taxes, levies, eco-tourism and transit fees
Game drives in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof tops
Services of experienced professional English-speaking safari drivers/guides
Services of experienced guides and translators with Red Sweater Project
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Unlimited mileage while on safari
Not included
International flights
Passport, visa, or traveler’s insurance
Other excursions not mentioned above
Snacks and beverages
All statutory increases beyond our control
Laundry service
Tips to drivers/guides