Classic Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday
Overview
The famous parks of Tanzania safari and Zanzibar
beach holiday
This
all-encompassing Tanzania safari tour indulges you in some of the most famous
names in the safari and wildlife world. The Ngorongoro crater and Serengeti national
park, both UNESCO world-heritage sites are recognised as two of the world’s best-known
safari destinations. The Serengeti is home to the most famous wildlife
spectacle on earth, the great wildebeest migration. Discover the world’s
largest Lake Victoria, made famous by John Henning Speke as the source of the
Nile. Explore the lake by local canoe and boat and later, marvel at the
elephant herds of Tarangire national park, a beautiful park full of wildlife,
known for fantastic elephant herds. Stay
in beautiful safari camp accommodation.
From the bush, head
to the turquoise blue waters and world-class beaches of the exotic spice island
of Zanzibar. Not only does Zanzibar have some of the best beaches in the world,
it is home to world-class diving and is steeped in history seen in its capital
Stone Town. It is a fabulous cultural melting pot of influences and a wonderful
place to relax after your safari adventure.
Indulge in a safari teeming with the
best wildlife Africa has to offer
Stay in small and intimate lodges and
safari accommodation
Discover famous Lake Victoria off the
beaten track
Watch huge elephant herds
WHAT'S INCLUDED
All accommodation as mentioned
12 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 11 Dinners
Selected local drinks at Bush Rover Migration
Camp
Safaris & activities
Mwanza & Zanzibar airport transfers
All internal transfers mentioned
1x internal flight
Park fees and other government fees
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Drinks (Except at Bush Rover Migration Camp)
Tips
Laundry
Items of personal nature
Itinerary
Arrival
into Rock City
DAY 01
Meet
your guide at Mwanza airport and transfer by road for about 2
hours to beautiful Little Okavango Camp located on the floodplains of Lake
Victoria. Travel through the unusual
city of Mwanza known as the “Rock City”, due to its huge boulders scattered
across the wider landscape. Arrive at the intimate Little Okavango Camp in time
for lunch and in the late afternoon, enjoy a gentle canoe ride.
Safari
in Serengeti
DAY 02
After an early breakfast head out into Western
corridor of Serengeti for a fabulous full day game drive. The area has an
abundance of all the great African fauna in the wildlife rich plains between
the Grumeti and the Mbalangeti rivers. Expect to see plenty of predators,
elephants, large buffalo herds and ever-present custodians of the water, the
crocodiles and hippos.
Cultural
day on Lake Victoria
DAY 03
This
morning, explore the fishing village of Mwaburugu along the Lake Victoria
coastline. You will leave the camp by vehicle and return by motorboat, stopping
for a delightful brunch at the Little Okavango viewing tower. After lunch
and a rest, enjoy a guided bird walk on the camp's grounds or a bike ride
through the open bush and village farms between the Serengeti boundary and the
lake.
Head
off to Bush Rover Camp
DAY 04
After a leisurely breakfast, leave the camp
and continue your Tanzania safari by game drive vehicle into famous Serengeti reaching
the award-winning Bush Rover Migration Camp later that day.
Amongst
the Great migration
DAY 05
Today
you’ll wake up right in the heart of wildlife action and spend the day enjoying
thrilling safaris in this game rich area of Serengeti. Marvel at the greatest
safari spectacle in the world – the annual wildebeest
migration. Return to camp after your game drive, relax in the lovely mess
tent or order a G&T on the balcony of your Bush Rover suite and take in the
surroundings before heading to the camp fire for a sundowner and delicious
dinner prepared by your private chef.
Game drive to Ngorongoro
DAY 06
After breakfast, game drive across the vast Serengeti
to the next famous park - the Ngorongoro conservation area arriving at Rhino
lodge near the Ngorongoro crater rim in the late afternoon.
The Ngorongoro crater
DAY 07
After an early breakfast, spend your day on game
drive inside the Ngorongoro crater. Word of warning – whilst you can tick off
most of the African wildlife quicky you will share this with many other cars so
best to get in there at first light and get out before lunch. Early morning in
the crater can be quite magical and is worth getting up extra early for. After your safari, you’ll be driven by road
to Kirurumu Tarangire Camp for overnight.
Tarangire national park
DAY 08
Depart for a game drive to the beautiful
Tarangire national park, known for its fabulous elephant herds and tree
climbing lions. After this final element of your Tanzania safari, you’ll
game drive to Arusha for the night.
fly to zanzibar
DAY 09
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight
to Zanzibar. Transfer to Nungwi and stay at The Zanzibari Boutique hotel
realax by the beach
DAY 10-12
Relax
at The Zanzibari boutique hotel. From here you may wish to book a Dhow (local
fishing boat) sunset cruise, snorkelling trip or some world-class diving. Maybe head north up the beach on a guided
tour of the nearby fishing village of Nungwi with Nzore the man who knows
everybody.
head onwards
DAY 13
Transfer to the airport for onward journey.
Your Journey at a glance
Ideal duration: 13 days / 12 nights Price: US $5860 This tour can be fully tailored and extended
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Browse a selection of hotels, for a flavour of where you stay on this trip.
Little Okavango Camp Lake Victoria
Sandwiched between the incredible Lake Victoria and the amazing Serengeti National Park, Little O offers water-borne accommodation surrounded by great wildlife, dazzling birdlife and a fascinating fishing community.
The multi award-winning Bush Rover camp is simply one of a kind. It sits at the very heart of the great migration as the vast herds moves around the Serengeti and it affords breath-taking elevated views from possibly the most innovative safari accommodation in Africa.
Relaxed and quiet, just 15 minutes’ walk outside of the bustling Nungwi village, The Zanzibari Hotel offers the perfect beachfront retreat to unwind after a safari holiday in Tanzania.
