- Sabi Sands Game Reserve

14-Day Wilderness Safari Cultural Experience and Zanzibar

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This safari provides you with the experience of some of Africa’s most stunning natural beauty including Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and the Zanzibar Spice Island. You will encounter large varieties of wildlife and indigenous Hadzabe Bushmen at Lake Eyasi and learn about their habits and culture. Zanzibar is an idyllic beach holiday island, with pristine reefs, sandy white beaches and clear blue waters. The island is among the best in the world.

Tour Summary

You'll go to Tanzania

You'll visit Arusha, Tarangire NP, Karatu, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater & Zanzibar

This tour starts in Arusha & ends in Zanzibar - Getting there

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Minimum age of 2 years

The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives & beach time

Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer

This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1	Mc Elly's Hotel Budget hotel in or near Arusha	Dinner Included
2	Tarangire Tortilis Camp Mid-range tented camp inside Tarangire NP	All Meals Included
3	Octagon Lodge Mid-range lodge in or near Karatu	All Meals Included
4	Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge in or near Lake Eyasi	All Meals Included
5-6	Kananga Special Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp inside Serengeti NP	All Meals Included
7	Rhino Lodge Mid-range lodge on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater	All Meals Included
8	Octagon Lodge Mid-range lodge in or near Karatu	All Meals Included
9	Mc Elly's Hotel Budget hotel in or near Arusha	All Meals Included
10-13	Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel Mid-range hotel in or near Zanzibar (Beach)	Day 10: All Meals Included Day 11-13: Breakfast & Dinner Included
14	End of tour (No accommodation)	Breakfast Included

Next:Day by Day

Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1 Kilimanjaro International Airport - Arusha Town

Upon arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by one of our customer service representatives who will assist you with your belongings and take you to Mc Elly's Hotel. Here you will check-in, enjoy dinner and turn in for the night. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs).

Main Destination:	Arusha
Accommodation:	Mc Elly's Hotel Budget hotel located in or near Arusha
Meals & Drinks:	Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

Day 2 Arusha Town - Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, with a picnic lunch in hand, you will drive to Tarangire National Park to witness the famous African elephant population. Here you will have the unique experience of viewing nature combined with the original way of life of the Maasai. Tarangire offers unparalleled game sightings. During the dry season herds of elephant abound. Families of these pachyderms play around the ancient trunks of the baobab trees and strip acacia bark from the thorn trees for their afternoon meal. You will see breath-taking views of the Maasai Steppe and the mountains to the South make a stop at Tarangire a memorable experience. Later in the evening you will return for dinner and your overnight stay at Tarangire Tortilis Camp. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Tarangire National Park
Best Time to Visit June to October (Animals come to the river) High Season June to October (The park is full of tourists) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire National Park Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Lion Common Buffalo Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Hippo Common Hyena Occasional Leopard Rare Cheetah Rare Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None
Accommodation:	Tarangire Tortilis Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3 Tarangire National Park - Karatu Town

After an early breakfast you will check-out and take off for an exciting game drive in Tarangire National Park. On this safari you will have the chance to see many herds of elephant, and also other wildlife life such as buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, mango, lion, and 500 species of bird. With your lunch packed to enjoy along the drive, you will head to Karatu. You will arrive in the evening where you will check-in, have dinner and turn in for the night at the Octagon Safari Lodge. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Karatu
Accommodation:	Octagon Lodge Mid-range lodge located in or near Karatu
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4 Karatu Town - Lake Eyasi

After breakfast you will drive southwest, arriving at the Northern Shore of Lake Eyasi. The drive will continue to the Yaida Valley to a place barely visited by tourists. Here you can find the Hadzabe Bushmen who have make Lake Eyasi and surrounding bush their home. With a local Hadzabe guide, you will pay a visit to their home. These bushmen are nomadic by nature and are the last existing East African hunters and gatherers and still live in the ways of their ancestors. You may participate in local hunting, see the way poison arrows are made, experience how to make fire or learn about the types of trees used for that purpose. You can learn how to collects honey, learn different types of local medicine used to treat different diseases and many more just to mention a few. Later in the evening you will head to Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:	Lake Eyasi
Accommodation:	Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located in or near Lake Eyasi
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5 Lake Eyasi - Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast you will check-out, with your picnic lunch in hand, and drive from Lake Eyasi to the famous Serengeti National Park; enjoying an exciting game drive along the way. On the drive you will have a chance to see the “Big Five” and the annual migration of wildebeest; depending on the season you are traveling. Since you will have more time in Serengeti you can follow Migration if its not far from central Serengeti. In the evening you will take part in a game drive before heading to Kananga Special Tented Camp for dinner and your overnight stay. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Serengeti National Park
Best Time to Visit June to February (Areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti National Park Elephant Common Giraffe Common Lion Common Cheetah Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Buffalo Common Hippo Common Hyena Common Leopard Occasional Black Rhino Very Rare Wild Dog Rare White Rhino None
Accommodation:	Kananga Special Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6 Serengeti National Park-Full Day Game Drive

After breakfast you will embark on an early morning game drive with a picnic lunch to enjoy in the afternoon. On the drive you will have the chance to see lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and many other wild animals including hippo, zebra, wildebeest, cheetah, hyena, Thomson gazelle, just to mention a few. The wild paradise of the Seronera area will provide you with chance to see thousands of wild animals and also the annual migration of wildebeest; depending on the season. There is also an evening game drive offered in famous Serengeti national Park. Later in the evening you will return to Kananga Special Tented Camp for dinner and your overnight stay. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:	Kananga Special Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7 Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area:

After breakfast with a picnic lunch in have, you will take off on a morning game drive in the Serengeti; heading towards Ngorongoro in the afternoon. You will make a stop at Olduvai Gorge believed to be the home of the first human being. The skull of homosapiens were discovered here by Dr. Leakey. There is an optional tour like Maasai Boma Visit nearby until late in the evening. You will then drive to the crater rim for dinner and your overnight at Rhino Lodge. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time to Visit June to September (General wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black Rhino Common Lion Common Cheetah Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Hyena Abundant Elephant Common Buffalo Common Hippo Common Giraffe Occasional Leopard Occasional Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None
Accommodation:	Rhino Lodge Mid-range lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8 Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu Town

After breakfast you will check-out and descend to the crater floor of the world's seventh wonder; an amazing caldera that was formed as a result of the great movement of the earth that formed the Great Rift Valley. The Ngorongoro Game Reserve is home to a wide variety of wildlife including the big cats, more than four hundred bird species, lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino and many more wild animals. Later in the afternoon you will ascend to the crater rim and drive to Karatu Village for dinner and your overnight stay at the Octagon Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:	Karatu
Accommodation:	Octagon Lodge Mid-range lodge located in or near Karatu
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9 Karatu Town - Lake Manyara - Arusha Town

After breakfast you will check-out and take off with a picnic lunch to enjoy along the drive to Lake Manyara National Park. This enchanting park is noted for its beauty and incredibly lush acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees, which are home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys. It is very famous for its stunning bird variety. The park is also home to a large numbers of buffalos, giraffes, elephants, impalas and a Hippo lake, where large numbers of hippos usually gather. This park has become famous of its tree climbing lions and the flamingos in the lake shore. The game drives are done along the shore of the lake, providing incredible views of animals in the foreground with the lake, flamingos and flat plains in the horizon. Later in the afternoon you will drive to Arusha Town arriving for dinner and your overnight stay at Mc Elly's Hotel. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Arusha
Accommodation:	Mc Elly's Hotel Budget hotel located in or near Arusha
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10 Arusha Town - Arusha N Park - Kilimanjaro - Zanzibar - North Coast

After an early breakfast you will check-out and drive to Arusha National Park; famous of its amazing view of Mt. Meru and Mt. Kilimanjaro. You will enjoy an afternoon game drive, with a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park viewing many animals like elephant, giraffe, zebra, just to mention a few. In the late afternoon you will drive to Arusha Airport for your flight at 0445pm to Zanzibar arrival at 0600pm. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to the beach hotel North Coast Kendwa Beach for dinner and your overnight stay at Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel (Junior Suites Room). Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Zanzibar Island (Beach)
Accommodation:	Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel Mid-range hotel located in or near Zanzibar
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11 Zanzibar Island North Coast

After breakfast you will have time to relax at your leisure or participate in various sea activities like snorkeling near the many coral garden reefs around Ningwi Sea. You can enjoy some great diving sites in Nungwi Sea or scuba dive at Mnemba Island Conservation area or deep sea fishing at some of the best fishing sites in the world especially the Pemba Channel between Unguja Island and Pemba Island. There are so many recreational possibilities. All the above activities can be booked in advance with us or when you are at the hotel. Later in the evening dinner and overnight at Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel (Junior Suites Room). Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Zanzibar Island (Beach)
Accommodation:	Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel Mid-range hotel located in or near Zanzibar
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Day 12 Zanzibar Island North Coast

After breakfast you again can relax at your leisure or participate in the many recreational possibilities offered with lunch served when you want to eat. All of these activities can be booked through us in advance or while in the hotel. Later in the evening you will enjoy dinner and your overnight stay at Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel (Junior Suites Room). Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Zanzibar Island (Beach)
Accommodation:	Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel Mid-range hotel located in or near Zanzibar
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Day 13 Zanzibar Island North Coast

After breakfast you again can relax at your leisure or participate in the many recreational possibilities offered with lunch served when you want to eat. All of these activities can be booked through in advance with us or when you are at the hotel. Later in the evening you will enjoy dinner and your overnight stay at Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel (Junior Suites Room). Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Zanzibar Island (Beach)
Accommodation:	Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel Mid-range hotel located in or near Zanzibar
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Day 14 Zanzibar Island North Coast - Zanzibar Airport

After breakfast you will check-out and be driven to the Zanzibar Airport for your flight home. This is where your safari will end.

Main Destination:	Zanzibar Airport
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Next: Rates

Important to Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. How do I pay in USD?
This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older. Children under 11 receive a discount and children under 3 are free.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

Rates Per Person

Inclusions

Rates Per Person

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ZAR

EUR

GBP

Start dates	Solo 1 room	2 people 1 room	3 people 2 rooms	4 people 2 rooms	5 people 3 rooms	6 people 3 rooms	7+ people
Jan 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020	$4844	$3671	$3534	$3291	$3272	$3078
Apr 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020	$4406	$3397	$3208	$3013	$2967	$2805
Jun 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020	$4844	$3671	$3534	$3291	$3272	$3078
Nov 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020	$4406	$3397	$3208	$3013	$2967	$2805
Dec 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020	$4844	$3671	$3534	$3291	$3272	$3078

N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.

Jan 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020

Solo 1 room

2 people 1 room

3 people 2 rooms

4 people 2 rooms

5 people 3 rooms

6 people 3 rooms

7+ people

$4844

$3671

$3534

$3291

$3272

$3078

Apr 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020

Solo 1 room

2 people 1 room

3 people 2 rooms

4 people 2 rooms

5 people 3 rooms

6 people 3 rooms

7+ people

$4406

$3397

$3208

$3013

$2967

$2805

Jun 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020

Solo 1 room

2 people 1 room

3 people 2 rooms

4 people 2 rooms

5 people 3 rooms

6 people 3 rooms

7+ people

$4844

$3671

$3534

$3291

$3272

$3078

Nov 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020

Solo 1 room

2 people 1 room

3 people 2 rooms

4 people 2 rooms

5 people 3 rooms

6 people 3 rooms

7+ people

$4406

$3397

$3208

$3013

$2967

$2805

Dec 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020

Solo 1 room

2 people 1 room

3 people 2 rooms

4 people 2 rooms

5 people 3 rooms

6 people 3 rooms

7+ people

$4844

$3671

$3534

$3291

$3272

$3078

N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.

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Included

Park fees(For non-residents)
All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)

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Included

Park fees(For non-residents)
All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar, Tanzania

This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help

Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) near Arusha. Or fly to Arusha Airport (ARK) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)

Fly back from Abeid Amani Karume Airport (ZNZ) on Zanzibar. Or fly from Dar es Salaam (DAR) . There are daily ferries between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.