DURATION: 12 Days safari and Beach Holidays.
LOCATION: Northern Tanzania.
DURATION: 12 Days safari and Beach Holidays.
LOCATION: Northern Tanzania.
Day 1: Tarangire National Park
We will pick you up from your hotel at 8am and take you to a very special national park. Tarangire is famous for its diverse landscape with nine different vegetation zones. The park is particularly known for the abundance of Ancient Baobab trees (the largest trees in the continent) which fill the landscape and dwarf the animals next to them. The river of the park is full of wildlife ranging from a large variety of birds to lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and, of course, elephants. In fact, the park has the largest concentration of elephants in the whole country and provides unique chances to observe the interaction between elephant families. The lunch area is fascinating, boasting an observatory with amazing views to the river and wildlife (with good chances of seeing a hunt while having your picnic). In the afternoon we will still do a game drive before continuing to your accommodation. Diner and overnight at the Lodge or Camp.
Day 2: Lake Manyara Natioanal Park
Beautiful short journey across the Great Rift Valley until Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive. Although small in dimension (205 sq. miles), the park has breathtaking scenery and well famous for its lush acacia forest, giant figs and mahogany trees, as well as to a growing population of baboons and blue monkeys. Permanent residents of this park also include giraffes, elephants, impalas and a huge number of buffaloes. The lake is also home to a large number of hippos. Some unique facts about this park include the tree climbing lions, flamingos in the lake shore, as well as the Ground Hornbill and the Crested Eagle. The landscapes of Lake Manyara are something that cannot be described with words, and the game drives along the lake provide stunning photo opportunities of giraffes and buffaloes in the foreground and the lake (and its flamingos) in the background. During this day, some extra tours are possible, including a bike tour or night game drive. In the afternoon, Diner and Overnight will be at the Lodge or Camp.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park.
After breakfast, depart towards the most famous National park in the World, the Serengeti. The driving itself, although long, is spectacular. You will drive up the crater highlands, making a quick stop at the rim for an out of this world view of Ngorongoro Crater. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in local language, “endless plains”. The park has 6,900 sq. mile (18,000 sq. km) and for most of it, the plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances. It is the home of the Great Migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras and all kinds of antelopes including the abundant impalas and Thomson’s gazelles. As for Big Cats and large predators, it’s the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, with many television scenes like the famous river crossings having been filmed in this park. Smaller animals like foxes, mongoose, honey badgers, jackals, monkeys, baboons, rock hyrax and African hares, together with more than 500 species of birds, also inhabit this park.
On the way to the park you will have the option to stop for a visit to Olduvai Gorge, a famous place where Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey discovered the remains of the first man who walked on Earth. This tour includes a short lecture describing the archeological digs and geologic characteristics of the gorge, as well as a visit to their museum. Diner and Overnight at the Lodge or Camp.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park.
Full days in the Serengeti National Park. We are completely flexible with your preferences and this day will be organized according to your wishes. On every day of the safari, your guide will discuss with you the best timings for you, including the game drives and the wake-up time. For example, on this day, you could do a morning game drive, return to the camp/lodge for lunch and relaxation and finish with an afternoon game drive, or you could do a full day game drive with picnic lunch. Diner and Overnight at some Lodge or Camp.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park.
On this day we suggest a very early wake up in order to do an early morning game drive (when the animals are more active) and see one of the best sunrises you’ll ever witness. It’s really one of the most beautiful experiences to have. After the game drive, we return to the camp for a rewarding brunch and then we’ll proceed to Ngorongoro, the 8th wonder of the Natural World. It’s one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black Rhino. The concentration of African wildlife if the greatest in the continent. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest and open plains. It’s also famous for its elephants which are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. This is due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a Wonder of the Natural World.
You will reach Ngorongoro in time for a sundowner.
Diner and Overnight at the Lodge {on the rim of the crater}
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
We will start the day very early and descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife in one of the most stunning places on Earth. After the game drive, there will be time for a picnic lunch near the beautiful hippo Lake. After lunch, we will have time for a short game drive and then ascend the crater and exit Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Lake Eyasi, where you will have a unique and fascinating cultural experience on the next day. Diner and Overnight at the Lodge in Lake Eyasi.
Day 7: Lake Eyasi and Hadzabe Tribe
Today will be a very special and different day. You will wake up very early, just before sunrise, and follow your guide until he finds the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last true nomadic tribes in Africa. After some explanations about the tribe, you will join them in their daily morning activities. This experience is out of the beaten track and does not feel touristic by any means. The photographic opportunities are out of this world. This tour will definitely be a highlight of your safari. The experiences you do with the tribe can either be joining the men in their daily hunting, or the women in their fruit gathering session. In either of them, you will learn about many aspects of the hadzabe way of living.
After finishing the activities with Hadzabe tribe you will visit another tribe which is Datoga, and back to some lodge for hot lunch, Late afternoon we will visit the beautiful Lake Eyasi, a season shallow Salt Lake on the floor of the Great Rift Valley and then return to the Lodge. Diner and overnight will be some Lodge.
Day 8: Lake Eyasi and Zanzibar Beach Holidays
After finishing breakfast from your lodge, you will drive from Lake eyasi to Arusha City arrive time for hot lunch, later after lunch you will be dropped at Arusha Airport to catch the flight to Zanzibar Beach Holiday. Diner and Overnight at Zanzibar beach Hotel.
Day 9,10,11: Zanzibar Beach Holidays
Deep Sea Fishing
The water between Zanzibar and Pemba are home to excellent big game fishing and are famous worldwide for the exciting opportunities they provide. Further South at Mafia Island and Latham Island there are fishing grounds which are almost untouched with only a few local fishermen there taking the fish. Striped, black and blue marlin can be found on the Zanzibar coastline, as well as acrobatic sailfish and elusive spearfish. Dorado, yellow fin tuna, wahoo, barracuda, king fish all provide endless hours of action-packed game fishing out on the ocean. From August to October is peak season for tuna, with marlin and sailfish running from November till March, following the pattern of the monsoons.
Jetski Tours in Zanzibar for Beach Holidays
The tour starts from Nungwi and heads out towards the mysterious island of Tumbatu – known amongst the locals for its seclusion and witchcraft. We will cruise with our Jetski’s by the island and admire its perfectly pristine setting. Near Tumbatu Island we will take a stop about 15 minutes to relax, swim and get a chance to “freestyle”. On the way you will pass Kendwa (rated top 10 beaches in the world) and from there we will cruise along the coastline admiring all the hotels and beaches along the way back to Nungwi for beach holidays
Stand Up Paddling in Zanzibar
Looking for a nice activity during your stay on Zanzibar? Going on a trip with Surf Zanzibar beach holidays will be something you won’t regret. Whether you are a kitesurfer waiting for wind or just a tourist, this is the thing for you! Stand Up Paddling is a very relaxing and fun way to play on the water. And since you are standing at your full body height all the time, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery the Mangrove’s have to offer. It’s highly recommendable to go in the afternoon so you can watch the stunning sunset if you are lucky.
If you travel to Zanzibar beach holidays and like to be a little bit active, this should be on your to-do list! Nice exercise, combined with nature and culture. And it’s the only way to get into the highly protected mangrove forest.
Day 12: Departure
After breakfast you will check out for the lodge and get transfer to Zanzibar Airport flying to Dar es Salaam to connect flight back home or direct flight from Zanzibar for beach holidays.
End of Safari
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The company was found by two brothers, born and raised in Tanzania who has been working in Tourism Industry for many years, about 15yrs. Having an Experience in Guiding and driving clients in various National Parks within East Africa. We have high experience in Hotels and Camps managing as well.