Tanzania Luxury Camping Safari with Zanzibar Extension - 10 days

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The following is a sample holiday taking in a northern circuit safari and a Zanzibar beach stay. In the Serengeti portion you will be staying in a mobile tented camp. These camps move through the southern, central and northern Serengeti every couple of months, in areas of great wildlife concentration and to follow the famous wildebeest migration. These are small, intimate camps in carefully positioned locations. It is the perfect Hemingway experience, luxury under canvas. Following the safari it is time to relax on the gorgeous beaches of Zanzibar.

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Day 1:
Arrive Kilimanjaro. Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park. Manyara Serena Lodge x 1 night
Day 2:
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge x 1 night
Day 3 - 5:
Transfer to Serengeti National Park. Olakira or Sayari Camp x 3 nights
Day 6 - 10:
Light aircraft flight to Zanzibar and transfer to Matemwe Bungalows x 5 nights
Day 11:
Transfer to Zanzibar airport for your onward international flight

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Day 1:
Lake Manyara National Park
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by your driver guide who will escort you to your 4x4 vehicle to begin your safari. From Kilimanjaro you will take the scenic drive south to Lake Manyara National Park arriving in time for lunch at the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. You will then spend the afternoon game viewing in the park before being returned to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge (Full Board)
Day 2:
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast you will head towards the Ngrongoro Converation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a day of fantastic game viewing. Your permit is for six hours in the crater game viewing after which you will head back to the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. Afternoon at your leisure.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge (Full Board)
Day 3 - 5:
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will head toward the Serengeti National Park via the Malanja Depression, stopping on route to visit the famous Olduvai Gorge (world-famous hominid fossil site) were you will have your picnic lunch. For the next three nights you will be staying at the Asilia Olakira or Sayari Luxury Mobile Tented Camp. These camps are semi permanent and move with the animals as the migration passes up the Serengeti.
Spend your next two days exploring the famous Serengeti Plains and the abundance of wildlife it harbours. Take a picnic lunch and spend the whole day in search of the big five and the other game that make this region famous or go back to your lodge for hot lunch and then out again in the cool of the afternoon.
3 x Overnights at Asilia Olakira Camp / Asilia Sayari Camp (All Inclusive)
Day 6 - 10:
Zanzibar
After and early breakfast you will head to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar (via Arusha). On arrival in Zanzibar you will be met at the airport and transferred to Matemwe Retreat.
Spend the next 5 days relaxing and taking in the sights and sounds of Zanzibar, the Spice Island. Relax on the beach or take part in one of the many activities offered by Matemwe Bungalows. Whether you want an active holiday or just to relax, Zanzibar has something for everybody.
5 x Overnights at Matemwe Bungalows (Full Board)
Day 11:
Return flights
After breakfast (depending on your flight times) you will be met by your driver who will transfer you to the airport for your return flight home.

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Safari cost:
Prices range from £2,175 to £2,400 per person sharing
Beach cost:
Prices range from £925 to £1,050 per person sharing
Seasons:
  • Peak Season 05 Jan – 28 Feb and 01 Jun – 31 Oct
  • High Season 01 Mr – 31 Mar and 01 Nov – 21 Dec
  • Camps closed April and May
Includes:
  • Full Board Accommodation at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge and Matemwe Bungalows
  • Fully Inclusive Accommodation at Olakira and Sayari Camps
  • Airport / Airstrip transfers
  • Private safari vehicle for the duration of the safari
  • National Park fees
  • Bottled water on safari
  • Light aircraft flight to Zanzibar and transfer to Matemwe Bungalows x 5 nights
Excludes:
  • International flights into Kilimanjaro and out of Zanzibar
  • Beverages
  • Any items of a personal nature
  • All statutory increases beyond our control
  • Gratuities
  • Tanzania Entry Visa
  • Aviation and Airport taxes and Security fee US$6 Per Person Per trip

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Client Comments

We had an amazing trip! Everything went pretty much as planned and couldn’t have been better. It was definitely the holiday I’ve always hoped for. Safari was great. We got to see all the animals we wanted to and were amazed how close we got. The weather was perfect and the areas we travelled through were beautiful, especially the view looking down... more
Rose Shotter – Tanzania ‘07