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Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam
This tour takes you from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam in 10 days.
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EUR 1070 More Pricing InfoDuration
10 daysType
Camping TourAccommodation
CampingCurrent Price EUR 1070 Local Payment is a portion of your total tour cost which is paid locally to your Crew, in cash, at the beginning of your tour.Should you book this tour as a solo traveler and are happy to share a room, a single supplement may not apply (depending on availability). If you wish to have a room to yourself or can not be paired up with another same-sex traveler you would need to pay the single supplement. -
Tour Summary
This tour gives you the opportunity to explore the variety of cultures and wildlife that Tanzania has to offer. A trip to the idyllic island of Zanzibar is a perfect ending!
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General Notes
Zanzibar accommodation and meals are for your own expense.
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Tour Code
ND10-11
A day-by-day breakdown of what to expect and where you'll be staying.
Day 1, Nairobi to Arusha
After a short but somewhat bumpy trip we cross the border at Namanga, enter Tanzania and continue to Arusha in the heart of Masai lands. This pleasant town is situated at the base of Mount Meru and is the starting point for your optional excursion to Ngorongoro Crater and/or Serengeti National Park.
Day 2, Arusha to Serengeti National Park
From Arusha you have the option of visiting the famous Serengeti National Park. You will depart Arusha in the morning with your vehicles and guides, if you take up the two-night/three day option. From Arusha you drive through the Masai town of Mtu Wa Mbu (Mosquito River) and up into the Ngorongoro Nature Reserve for a glimpse of the Ngorongoro Crater. Then you descend down onto the vast plains of the Serengeti. The abundance of plains game has never stopped to suprise anyone entering this wildlife heaven. The afternoon will be spent game spotting before setting up camp in the midst of the park. A camp fire and the night time noises of the wildlife finish off a day in one of East Africa's most famous game parks!
Day 3, Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
An absolute 'must do' when in Tanzania. Pass through the 'Cradle of Mankind' and the Rift Valley whilst enjoying one of the best game viewing opportunities Africa has to offer. An early start takes us off for a full morning game drive in the Serengeti. We head back towards Ngorongoro where we camp on the Crater's edge. We suggest you wear your winter woollies as it can get pretty cold on the rim of the crater during night times. If you choose to do the one-night/two day option you will be collected from Arusha today in the afternoon and transferred to the town of Karatu for the evening. In the morning you will then join the rest of the group for your Ngorongoro game drive.
Day 4, Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Arusha
This morning we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with its 600 metre walls. This Garden of Eden is 20-kilometre wide and a true natural wonder. The size of this caldera is only appreciated from the floor itself where the abundance of its animal inhabitants becomes apparent. It is home to nearly every species of African animal and offers great photo opportunities of most of East Africa's mammals, such as Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Hippo, Lion, and plain's game. After spending the morning in the Ngorongoro Crater you will return to the campsite near Arusha for the night.
Day 5, Arusha to Pangani
Leaving Arusha we head towards the warm Indian Ocean. Travelling through the town of Moshi we cross the southern slopes of Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. If we're lucky the day is clear and you might be able to view the snowy summit & another great photo opportunity. Continuing south we pass the Usambara Mountains on our left and after driving past vast sisal plantations we are on our way to Dar es Salaam.
Day 6, Pangani to Dar Es Salaam
Leaving Pangani early we head for exotic Dar Es Salaam. A long day's drive through beautiful lush scenery and palm trees sees us arriving late in Dar. We sent up camp for the night at a beach hotel/campsite which is situated to the north of the city. There is time to prepare for your departure to Zanzibar tomorrow.
Day 7, Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
An early ferry from Dar es Salaam takes us to this exotic "Spice Island", where we will spend the next few nights. Zanzibar is steeped in history which is reflected in the varied architecture of Stone Town while further north you can relax on the white sand beaches or scuba dive in the clear warm water.
Day 8 to 9, Zanzibar Island
Zanzibar offers a wealth of experiences for the visitor. The quiet streets of the old Stone Town still retain their Arabic influence. With pretty Medina-like shops, the palaces of the Sultans, its spices, tours around a spice plantation - there is something for everyone on this island. You can even hire a motorbike and explore the more remote areas of Zanzibar.
Day 10, Zanzibar Island to Dar es Salaam
Take the ferry back to the Tanzanian mainland where our tour finishes on arrival.
Meals included in your tour cost
6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
There are 18 optional activities available on this trip.
Prices shown are approximate
- $75 Arusha Camel Rides
- $30 Dhow Fishing Trip - Zanzibar
- $10 Karen Blixen Museum
- $20 Langata Giraffe Centre Visit
- $70 Moped Hire - Zanzibar
- $65 Nairobi National Park
- TBA Ngorongoro Crater Excursion
- $30 Nungwe Snorkel Trip
- $370 PADI Dive Course - Zanzibar
- $40 Prison Island Excursion
- $20 Prison Island Snorkelling Trip
- $450 Serengeti National Park Excursion
- $520 Serengeti National Park Hot Air Balloon Ride
- $10 Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Rhino Sanctuary
- $35 Stone Town City Tour
- $25 Stone Town Spice Tour
- $110 Swimming with Dolphins
- TBA Zanzibar Scuba Diving
| Tour Starts | Tour Ends | Price | Enquire or Add to Backpack |
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28 Mar 2010 |
06 Apr 2010 |
EUR 1070 |
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11 Apr 2010 |
20 Apr 2010 |
EUR 1070 |
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25 Apr 2010 |
04 May 2010 |
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09 May 2010 |
18 May 2010 |
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23 May 2010 |
01 Jun 2010 |
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06 Jun 2010 |
15 Jun 2010 |
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20 Jun 2010 |
29 Jun 2010 |
EUR 1070 |
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04 Jul 2010 |
13 Jul 2010 |
EUR 1070 |
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18 Jul 2010 |
27 Jul 2010 |
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01 Aug 2010 |
10 Aug 2010 |
EUR 1070 |
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15 Aug 2010 |
24 Aug 2010 |
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29 Aug 2010 |
07 Sep 2010 |
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12 Sep 2010 |
21 Sep 2010 |
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26 Sep 2010 |
05 Oct 2010 |
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10 Oct 2010 |
19 Oct 2010 |
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24 Oct 2010 |
02 Nov 2010 |
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07 Nov 2010 |
16 Nov 2010 |
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21 Nov 2010 |
30 Nov 2010 |
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05 Dec 2010 |
14 Dec 2010 |
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19 Dec 2010 |
28 Dec 2010 |
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02 Jan 2011 |
11 Jan 2011 |
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16 Jan 2011 |
25 Jan 2011 |
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30 Jan 2011 |
08 Feb 2011 |
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13 Feb 2011 |
22 Feb 2011 |
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27 Feb 2011 |
08 Mar 2011 |
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13 Mar 2011 |
22 Mar 2011 |
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27 Mar 2011 |
05 Apr 2011 |
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10 Apr 2011 |
19 Apr 2011 |
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24 Apr 2011 |
03 May 2011 |
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08 May 2011 |
17 May 2011 |
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22 May 2011 |
31 May 2011 |
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05 Jun 2011 |
14 Jun 2011 |
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Route Info and Logistics
This tour goes through: Nairobi, Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Dar Es Salaam & 4 other destination(s) in Africa.
Vehicle: Overland Truck
Crew: 3 crew (including cook)
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