8 Day Wildlife Tour In Tanzania And Zanzibar.
Tour overview
The safari takes you too many tourist destinations in Tanzania. It will take you to Lake Manyara The tour will take you to Lake Manyara which is one of Tanzania’s dramatically located wildlife area that consists of a shallow and a huge soda lake that is located at the foot of the Great Rift Valley. The size of this park makes it possible for a one day game viewing and it’s famous for the tree climbing lions. The tour will finally take you to Tarangire national park which has the greatest concentration of the game in Tanzania. You will as well enjoy a visit to Zanzibar; where you will enjoy many activities along the beautiful plains.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Transfer from Arusha to Lake Manyara
Day 2: Transfer to Ngorongoro crater
Day 3: Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Day 4: Transfer to the hotel and have safari bookings
Day 5: Have a stone town tour & spice Tour
Day 6: Enjoy Leisure activities at the Dhow Inn
Day 7: Have a full day Leisure activities at Dhow Inn
Day 8: Transfer back to the Airport
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Arusha to Lake Manyara- (130km: 20.30hours)
You will meet our professional guide in Arusha Town, he will deliver a safari briefing and after transfer to Lake Manyara National Park. We shall arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. After head towards Lake Manyara , which is one of Tanzania’s most drastically located wildlife areas, that consists of massive and shallow soda lake which covers two thirds of the park at the foot of the great Rift valley. This park’s varied habitant harbors lots of animals including one of the largest elepahnt concentration of elephants, Manyara tree climbing lions as well as the large flocks of the flamingos which are most attracted at the park.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Lake manyara tree hotel
Mid-range: Kirurumu tented lodge
Budget: Olmasera tented camp
Day 2: Transfer to Ngorongoro crater- 155km -2 hours & 3:30hours
Have breakfast and after descend 600m into the magnificent crater for a morning game drive, this crater is also one of the most densely populated African wildlife areas in the whole world. It’s also home to over 30000 animals including the Tanzania’s last remaining black Rhinos. This crater is well supported by a year round water supply with fodder, it also supports variety of animals, which include; herds of zebras, buffaloes, eland, warthogs, hippos, and wildebeest as well as the giant elephant. The also has a dense population of the predators that include; the lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard that requires a trained eye to spot. We will also enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater and after travel to Tarangire National Park.
Accommodation options
Luxury: Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge
Mid-range: Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge
Budget: Plantation Lodge
Day 3: Transfer to Tarangire National Park-120km & 2 hours
Have breakfast and after head to Tarangire National Park for a morning game drive, this park runs along the shore line of Tarangire River and is made up of the low lying hills of the Great Rift Valley floor. This is a natural vegetation which is made of Acacia woodland as well as the huge swamp areas and the African Baobab trees in the south. Both the swamps and the river act as a harbor for the wild animals during the dry season. The park is also contains some of the largest herds of animals with in Africa and is also home to the three rare animal species including; the Fringed Eared Oryx, the great Kudu and the few Ashy Starlings. We shall then return to the lodge to have lunch and after depart for Arusha town which will mark the end of the safari.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Asilia Dunia Camp
Budget: Usanja Camp
Day 4: Transfer to the hotel and have safari bookings
You will arrive at the Zanzibar Airport and then start you transfer to Zanzibar resort Inn in the stone Town, the guide will as well give you a briefing about the safari. Arrive at the lodge and check in.
Overnight at Zanzibar Resort Inn
Day 5: Have a stone town tour & spice Tour
Have breakfast and after have a half day historical stone tour which will take four hours or you will enjoy an exotic spice tour. You will after have lunch at the resort and spend the night at the Inn.
Overnight at Dhow Inn
Day 6: Enjoy Leisure activities at the Dhow Inn
After enjoying breakfast, you will take a shuttle bus and drive to the Blue Bay beach Resort in the East Coast for two days of leisure time as you enjoy many activities. You will have lunch at the Blue Bay Resort and later in the afternoon, enjoy many activities including; Wind surfing, sailing scuba diving, snorkeling, Dhow trips and many more.
Overnight at Dhow Inn
Day 7: Have a full day Leisure activities at Dhow Inn
After enjoying breakfast at the resort, you will enjoy safari activities for the whole day at the resort, these include; Wind surfing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, dhow trips as well as swimming.
Overnight at Dhow Inn
Day 8: Transfer back to the Airport
Have breakfast as well as lunch and after you will be driven to the airport for your departure flight to Arusha, Dar es salam .
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