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Tanzania Game Parks and Zanzibar
This tour takes you from Nairobi to Stone Town, Zanzibar in 11 days. 
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EUR 2790 More Pricing InfoDuration
11 daysType
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Lodge, hostel, chalet or permanent tentsCurrent Price EUR 2790 Single Supplement US$ 420 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
Our journey begins in Kenya's capital city Nairobi before travelling south into Tanzania to explore three of the best game reserves of Tanzania. What better place than the tropical waters of Zanzibar to wash off the dust from your safari?
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General Notes
The flight from the mainland to Zanzibar on Day 7 is not included. Contact OverlandingAfrica.com for suggestions and bookings.
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Tour Code
NZ(A)11-10
A day-by-day breakdown of what to expect and where you'll be staying.
Day 1, Nairobi
Today is spent at leisure to enjoy all the optional activities and attractions in this bustling African city.
Day 2, 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 3, 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 4, 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 5, 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 6, Arusha to Zanzibar
After a short flight to Zanzibar (own expense) we will be met by a local representative and taken to our guest-house in the heart of Stone Town.
Day 7, Stone Town
Our day in Stone Town is at leisure to take in all the sights and sounds of Zanzibar - mosques and crumbling Arabian houses, local children running by with excited shouts and veiled woman gliding past in flowing robes. Stone Town offers many optional activities to keep you occupied.
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, Stone Town
We bid farewell to the beautiful beaches and friendly people of Zanzibar as our tour comes to an end.
Meals included in your tour cost
10 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Highlights included in your tour cost
Ngorongoro Crater Excursion
World Heritage Site
Diverse ecosystem
Huge plains game herds
Rare Black Rhino
Safari style
Serengeti National Park Excursion
Wildlife extravaganza Includes Ngorongoro Crater Wildebeest Migration route Vast herds of plains game Absolutely mind blowing!
Stone Town Spice Tour
Historic Stone Town
Tropical Zanzibar Island
History and intrigue
Fun and interesting
There are 12 optional activities available on this trip.
Prices shown are approximate
- $30 Dhow Fishing Trip - Zanzibar
- $10 Karen Blixen Museum
- $20 Langata Giraffe Centre Visit
- $5 Masai Cultural Village
- $70 Moped Hire - Zanzibar
- $65 Nairobi National Park
- $30 Nungwe Snorkel Trip
- $40 Prison Island Excursion
- $20 Prison Island Snorkelling Trip
- $520 Serengeti National Park Hot Air Balloon Ride
- $35 Stone Town City Tour
- TBA Zanzibar Scuba Diving
| Tour Starts | Tour Ends | Price | Enquire or Add to Backpack |
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18 Apr 2010 |
28 Apr 2010 |
EUR 2790 |
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16 May 2010 |
26 May 2010 |
EUR 2790 |
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20 Jun 2010 |
30 Jun 2010 |
EUR 2790 |
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11 Jul 2010 |
21 Jul 2010 |
EUR 2790 |
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01 Aug 2010 |
11 Aug 2010 |
EUR 2790 |
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Route Info and Logistics
This tour goes through: Nairobi, Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Zanzibar Island & 4 other destination(s) in Africa.
Vehicle: Overland Truck
Crew: 3 crew (including cook)
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