8 Days the Cats and beach safari

8 Days the Cats and beach safari

Tour Highlights

  • This 8 Day comfort Safari which is a combination of extensive wildlife game viewing drive in some of the best wildlife game viewing areas in northern Tanzania and relaxing by the beach in Zanzibar which offers miles and miles of sandy beaches allows us to experience the highlights of the Northern Safari Circuit.
  • Tarangire National Park home to the huge concentration of herds of elephants and giant baobab trees, Serengeti National Park home to the big cats and famous for the annual wildebeest migration, the calving’s in south Serengeti and ndutu area, the crossing of Grumeti River, and the Mara River crossing in the northern Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater a UNESCO world heritage site and home to the big “5” and lastly the Lake Manyara National Park with its large troupes of baboons, tree-climbing lions and home to the pink flamingo and other species of birds, this make the perfect combination this tour has to offer.
  • This itinerary takes you from outstanding wildlife areas to the tropical white sandy beaches of Zanzibar.
  • From the north of Tanzania you travel to the exotic island Zanzibar where you can wash off your safari dust with a dip in the Indian Ocean and enjoy laid-back beach life.
Arival

Luxury

Safari Vehicle

Safari Vehicle

Wildlife

Wildlife

Camping

Camping

Departure

Mid Range

itinerary

Day 1

Arrival – Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to Recommended Accommodation in Arusha for dinner and overnight. Settle into your accommodation, ready to start your safari proper in the morning.

Additional notes:

This is your first day on safari, so we ask that you please pay special attention to the national park’s visitor rules and our company recommendations.

  • During the safari it is strictly prohibited to exit the vehicle, except for in specially designated areas. Violations of this rule may be accompanied by large fines for the company, including the revocation of its license.
  • Off road driving is also prohibited, as such behaviour may cause irreparable damage to the fragile balance of the natural ecosystem.
  • During the safari you are allowed to smoke, but be extremely careful about how you extinguish and dispose of cigarette butts, as they are a frequent cause of fires in the savanna.
  • In addition, we sincerely request that you not put your feet on the safari car's seats, nor sit on the back of them, because this type of behaviour quickly makes the cars unusable.

Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Day 2

Tarangire National park

After breakfast, you drive to Tarangire National Park where your safari starts. This lovely park has the largest concentrations of elephants in the world and the highest number of breeding bird species. Especially during the dry season, Tarangire National park is packed with wildlife. Big cats like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, but also the seldom seen Kudu, Oryx, and Gerenuk. If you are lucky you can even spot the tree-climbing python. The Tarangire River draws huge herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, as well as predators who prey upon them. Later in the afternoon, you drive for dinner and overnight to Recommended Accommodation, a peaceful setting with great views over Lake Burunge.

Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park/Village walk

Today starts, after breakfast, with a walking tour in farming town Mto wa Mbu. This village is unique in Tanzania since it is home to over 120 different tribes from across Africa and forms a colorful mix of languages and customs. Your walking guide will take you to rice and banana plantations, a local beer factory, a school, and a carving factory. Discover the traditional way of life of the villagers. Continue to Lake Manyara National park, which is only a few minute’s drives from Mto wa Mbu. Lake Manyara is known for its huge soda lake filled with pink-hued flamingos, a large population of baboons, incredible birdlife, and breathtaking views. You can see giraffes, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, zebras, flamingos, and if you are lucky you spot a tree-climbing lion. In the late afternoon, you will continue to Recommended Accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Day 4

Ngorongoro crater/African life Experience

Discover today one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders, called the Ngorongoro Crater. It shelters close to 30.000 animals including the Big 5. The crater teems with zebras, buffaloes, lions, wildebeest, elephants, flamingos, ostriches, hippos, cheetahs, and a small population of the rare black rhino. In the late afternoon, you visit a traditional Maasai village to get an insight into the lifestyle of these graceful warriors. After an exhilarating day on safari, you will return to Recommended Accommodation for dinner. This being an African day experience, today you will have the opportunity to taste the African dishes. After dinner, you will visit the Karatu town to experience African life in a night club where you will interact with the local people and dance the African “Bongo flavor” music and try the local “Kilimanjaro” beer Overnight will be at Recommended Accommodation.

Day 5

Zanzibar beach

In the morning your driver transfers you to Arusha for lunch. After lunch, you head off to Arusha airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to Recommended Accommodation for dinner and overnight. This hotel lies in Nungwi, a lovely fishing village in the north of Zanzibar, which offers one of the best beaches on the island.

Day 6

Zanzibar beach

Enjoy laid-back beach life on this tropical island. You can spend the entire day at the beach since the beaches in this northern part of the island are not as tidal. The village has a nature reserve for turtles where you can feed the turtles and even swim with them. The hotel also organizes activities like a village walk, scuba diving, snorkeling, jet-skiing, and fishing that you can book and pay directly. Dinner and overnight will be at Recommended Accommodation.

Day 7

Stone Town, Spice tour

After breakfast, you drive to Stone town, where you go on a spice tour. After this, you visit the lively Sone Town, which is the cultural and historical heart of Zanzibar. Stone Town is a melting pot of Arab, Persian, Indian and European cultures which makes Stone Town so unique. In the late afternoon, you return to Recommended Accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Day 8

Departure

You will wake up and have a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, your private driver transfers you to Zanzibar Airport for your international flight.

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Include & Exclude

Include

  • All park entrance fees to include government taxes
  • Accommodation depends on your itinerary described.
  • Food for entire trip, 3 Meals per day (breakfast + Lunch + dinner)
  • Service of an professional safari guide.
  • Unlimited Mineral Water
  • Skilled cook.
  • Camping equipment’s (Tents, Mattress, Tables and Chairs).
  • Transport on 4x4 land cruiser with pop up roof.
  • Pick up and drop off from the airport

Exclude

  • Tipping
  • Alcohol drinks
  • Accommodation on the last day and before safari
  • Flight ticket
  • Local sim card
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visas (50 US $ for Tanzania)
  • Items of a personal nature and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary.

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