Essential Tanzania - Tanzania Itinerary

10 Day : Wildlife Safari & Zanzibar private departure

Arusha | Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti | Lake Manyara | Zanzibar

Itinerary

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DAY 1

ARUSHA
Meet at your arrival point and transfer to your lodge for pre-safari briefing.
ARUSHA COFFEE LODGE (Dinner)

DAY 2

ARUSHA
Depart after leisurely breakfast for Arusha National Park, home of the highest concentration of giraffe of any park in Africa. Situated near to Arusha town, and your lodge, it also homes Tanzania’s 2nd highest mountain, Mt Meru (4562m). We take a hike to waterfalls with a park ranger for a scenic picnic lunch before heading off for a game drive and the ‘secret’ crater of Ngurdoto.
ARUSHA COFFEE LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 3

ARUSHA-LAKE MANYARA-NGORONGORO
After leaving Arusha behind we travel to Lake Manyara National Park to enter for game driving and exploration. This park is famed for its excellent tropical forest area and water bird-life. Climb onto the Ngorongoro crater rim for overnight.
NGORONGORO CRATER LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 4

NGORONGORO
Ngorongoro Conservation Area and our lodge set atop the Ngorongoro Crater rim. We enjoy a picnic lunch upon entering the Crater for a game viewing extravaganza. This ancient caldera is home to exotic residents, from the rhinoceros to the crowned crane. Return to the lodge to enjoy a dramatic African sunset.
NGORONGORO CRATER LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 5

NGORONGORO—SERENGETI
After an early more hike on the crater rim, taking in the beauty of the Crater Highlands, we continue on to the treeless plains of the Serengeti. Our luxurious camp is situated in remote areas of eastern Serengeti. The Serengeti and the abundance of wildlife is awe-inspiring. We take an afternoon game drive amongst the big cats before continuing to our private camp for overnight.
EHLANE PLAINS CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 6

SERENGETI
An early morning game drive is on the menu today after an early continental breakfast. After exploring the surrounding areas, we return for lunch and resting. In the afternoon, we continue to explore the surrounding prime wildlife areas before returning to our intimate camp for the evening.
EHLANE PLAINS CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 7

SERENGETI-ZANZIBAR
An optional early morning game drive enroute back to central Serengeti before boarding our flight to Zanzibar. Meet and transfer to our well deserved coastal relaxation and ocean-front villa.
BARAZA RESORT & SPA (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 8

ZANZIBAR
The eastern beaches of Zanzibar offer glistening white sands and azure waters for you to enjoy. Baraza’s friendly staff can assist you in anything from scuba diving to lazing in the sun and relishing cocktails. The villas offer exquisite views of the Indian Ocean and its breezes or simply lounge by the pool.
BARAZA RESORT & SPA (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 9

ZANZIBAR
Continue your ultimate exotic experience by relaxing at the villa for another day at your own pace.
BARAZA RESORT & SPA (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 10

ZANZIBAR-BEYOND
Transfer to Stone Town after breakfast for a glimpse at the Omani inspired architecture while revelling in the sights and sounds. Explore the alleyways before continuing on to the airport for our flight to the mainland and beyond.
(Breakfast)

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DAY 1

ARUSHA
Meet at your arrival point and transfer to your lodge for pre-safari briefing.
RIVERTREES COUNTRY INN (Dinner)

DAY 2

ARUSHA
Depart after leisurely breakfast for Arusha National Park, home of the highest concentration of giraffe of any park in Africa. Situated near to Arusha town, and your lodge, it also homes Tanzania’s 2nd highest mountain, Mt Meru (4562m). We take a hike to waterfalls with a park ranger for a scenic picnic lunch before heading off for a game drive and the ‘secret’ crater of Ngurdoto.
RIVERTREES COUNTRY INN (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 3

ARUSHA-NGORONGORO
After leaving Arusha behind we travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and our lodge set atop the Ngorongoro Crater rim. We enjoy a picnic lunch upon entering the Crater for a game viewing extravaganza. This ancient caldera is home to exotic residents, from the rhinoceros to the crowned crane. Return to the lodge to enjoy a dramatic African sunset.
NGORONGORO SOPA LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 4

NGORONGORO-SERENGETI
After an early more hike on the crater rim, taking in the beauty of the Crater Highlands, we continue on to the treeless plains of the Serengeti. Our camp is mobile and migrates with the great season herds. The Serengeti ecosystem and the abundance of wildlife is awe-inspiring. We take an afternoon game drive amongst the big cats before continuing to our private camp for overnight.
NASIKIA MOBILE MIGRATION CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) [revert to Naona Moru Camp ins Apr/May/Nov)

DAY 5

SERENGETI
An early morning game drive is on the menu today after an early continental breakfast. After exploring the surrounding areas, we return for lunch and resting. In the afternoon, we continue to explore the surrounding prime wildlife areas before returning to our intimate camp for the evening.
NASIKIA MOBILE MIGRATION CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) [revert to Naona Moru Camp ins Apr/May/Nov)

DAY 6

SERENGETI-LAKE MANYARA
Departing the Serengeti we once again skirt the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area, dotted with Maasai warriors and their herds. We take a lunch-box enroute and enter the lake area for the late afternoon and in pursuit of the magnificent birdlife and herd animals that Lake Manyara has to offer. From a flash of pink flamingoes on the horizon to bull elephants at close range – this park showcases a superb variety of mammal life and birdlife alike. Continue to camp overlooking the soda lake of Manyara for overnight.
MANDHARI LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 7

LAKE MANYARA-ZANZIBAR
An optional early morning hike in the area nearby the lodge can reveal the last of the nocturnal animals returning home for the night, it is an exciting expedition and it entices an appetite for a hearty breakfast upon return. A quick transfer to Arusha before boarding our one hour flight to Zanzibar. Meet and transfer to our Swahili-style accommodation on the east coast.
BREEZES BEACH CLUB (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 8

ZANZIBAR
The eastern beaches of Zanzibar offer a quiet retreat from the hustle of Stone Town and other areas on Unguja. Breezes’ friendly staff can assist you in anything from scuba diving to lazing in the sun and relishing cocktails. The suites offer exquisite views of the sleepy Indian Ocean and its breezes or simply lounge by the pool.
BREEZES BEACH CLUB (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 9

ZANZIBAR
Continue your relaxation with a day by the pool, wander along the local beaches, explore nearby fishing villages or perch yourself upon on a sunbed on the private beach area and watch the time pass by.
BREEZES BEACH CLUB (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 10

ZANZIBAR-BEYOND
Transfer to Stone Town after breakfast for a glimpse at the Omani inspired architecture while revelling in the sights and sounds. Explore the alleyways before continuing on to the airport for our flight to the mainland and beyond.
(Breakfast)

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DAY 1

ARUSHA
Meet at your arrival point and transfer to your lodge for pre-safari briefing.
ILBORU SAFARI LODGE (Dinner)

DAY 2

ARUSHA
Depart after leisurely breakfast for Arusha National Park, home of the highest concentration of giraffe of any park in Africa. Situated near to Arusha town, and your lodge, it also homes Tanzania’s 2nd highest mountain, Mt Meru (4562m). We take a hike to waterfalls with a park ranger for a scenic picnic lunch before heading off for a game drive and the ‘secret’ crater of Ngurdoto.
ILBORU SAFARI LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 3

ARUSHA-NGORONGORO
After leaving Arusha behind we travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and our lodge set atop the Ngorongoro Crater rim. We enjoy a picnic lunch upon entering the Crater for a game viewing extravaganza. This ancient caldera is home to exotic residents, from the rhinoceros to the crowned crane. Return to the lodge to enjoy a dramatic African sunset.
RHINO LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 4

NGORONGORO-SERENGETI
After an early more hike on the crater rim, taking in the beauty of the Crater Highlands, we continue on to the treeless plains of the Serengeti. Our camp is situated in the South Central area of the Serengeti where the abundance of wildlife is awe-inspiring. We take an afternoon game drive amongst the big cats before continuing to our private camp for overnight.
NAONA MORU CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 5

SERENGETI
An early morning game drive is on the menu today after an early continental breakfast. After exploring the surrounding areas, we return for lunch and resting. In the afternoon, we continue to explore the surrounding prime wildlife areas before returning to our intimate camp for the evening.
NAONA MORU CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 6

SERENGETI-LAKE MANYARA
Departing the Serengeti we once again skirt the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area, dotted with Maasai warriors and their herds. We take a lunch-box and enter the lake area in pursuit of the magnificent birdlife and herd animals that Lake Manyara has to offer. From a flash of pink flamingos on the horizon to bull elephants at close range – this park showcases a superb variety of mammal life and birdlife alike.
MANDHARI LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 7

LAKE MANYARA-ZANZIBAR
An optional early morning hike in the area nearby the lodge can reveal the last of the nocturnal animals returning home for the night, it is an exciting expedition and it entices an appetite for a hearty breakfast upon return. A quick transfer to Arusha before boarding our one hour flight to Zanzibar. Meet and transfer to our your garden view suite at Matemwe, north-east coast..
SUNSHINE MARINE LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 8

ZANZIBAR
The north-eastern beaches of Zanzibar offer glistening white sands and azure waters for you to enjoy. Sunshine’s friendly staff can assist you in anything from scuba diving to lazing in the sun and relishing cocktails. The suites offer a haven near the Indian Ocean and its breezes or simply lounge by the pool.
SUNSHINE MARINE LODGE (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 9

ZANZIBAR
Continue your ultimate exotic experience by relaxing at the bungalows for another day at your own pace.
SUNSHINE MARINE LODGE (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 10

ZANZIBAR-BEYOND

Transfer to Stone Town after breakfast for a glimpse at the Omani inspired architecture while revelling in the sights and sounds. Explore the alleyways before continuing on to the airport for our flight to the mainland and beyond.
(Breakfast)

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Night Game Driving

Enter Lake Manyara amidst the activity of the nocturnal animals, an exciting opportunity for game viewing outside the normal times with very limited partakers. Watch with anticipation as you approach every corner to see what the spotlight reveals.


Serengeti Balloon Safari

Central and Southern Serengeti is an excellent opportunity to indulge in the experience of a Hot Air Balloon Safari, followed by a full champagne breakfast. This is often an adventure highlight for many safari go-ers.

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Nasikia Tanzania Camps

Nasikia Camps are an intimate collection of mobile and semi-permanent camps located in the prime wildlife viewing areas of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Experience the wilds of Tarangire, the incredible herds of the southern Serengeti plains and a short drive to the gauntlet of the Mara River.
With high quality canvas between your comfortable bed and the sounds of the African night, these camps provide the ideal accommodation for lovers of the great outdoors, while retaining the coziness of a warm bed, a hot shower, gratifying cuisine and a welcoming team.