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10 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
20 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Nairobi, Kenya
Ends
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Highlights
Track the "big five" across the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater on safari drives.
Immerse yourself in the wild environment by camping under the vast sky and along the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Chill out on the white-sand beaches and swim in the crystal-clear waters of Zanzibar.
Discover the hustle and bustle of Stone Town on your own
Itinerary
Start in the buzz of Kenya’s capital before spending 10 days tracking the “big five” across the Serengeti, exploring the top and bottom of the Ngorongoro Crater, and kicking back for a taste of island life in Zanzibar on the area’s beautiful beaches. Knowledgeable CEOs will improve the group’s chances of seeing some of the world’s most incredible wildlife, camping under the stars will keep the group close to the action, and travelling across the two countries will ensure you never skip a beat.
day 1 - Nairobi
Arrive at any time.
Tonight after a brief welcome meeting, choose to get to know your group members with an optional group dinner at a nearby local restaurant in Nairobi.
Accomodation:The Heron Hotel Nairobi (or similar)
Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Duration : 1.0 hr
Optional Activities:Bomas of Kenya Tour
This tour gives you a glimpse into the life of 42 different tribes of the country that make up Kenya's rich culture. Get a better understanding of village life by visiting homesteads and enjoy a display and sounds of folk dances performed. Entrance fee and hotel pick-up included., The Carnivore Restaurant
Feast on a range of familiar and exotic meats roasted over an open flame barbecue pit. Ever wanted to try ostrich or crocodile? Here's your chance to do so (at a world-renowned restaurant, at that). Price includes the price of a meal (without a beverage) and hotel pick-up., National Museum
Take a stroll through this museum to get a better understanding of Kenya's rich heritage through a range of cultural and natural-history exhibits. Learn more about the region's bird population at the Birds of East Africa exhibit, a huge gallery of at least 900 stuffed specimens. Get a refreshing take on Kenyan history counterpoint to colonial historiographies at the Historia Ya Kenya display. Entrance fee and hotel pick-up included.
, Railway Museum
Adjacent to the Nairobi railway station, this museum contains exhibits from the East African Railways opened in 1971. , Karen Blixen Museum
Converted from the former home of pioneer coffee farmer and acclaimed writer Karen Blixen, this museum provides visitors insight into life of a Danish settler in pre-Independence Kenya. Take a walk through the home, and magnificent gardens that provide a stunning view of the Ngong hills. Hotel pick-up and entrance fee included.
day 2 - Nairobi/Arusha
Travel by public shuttle through the semi-arid lands of the Maasai people and cross the border into Tanzania. Search the horizon for views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance and arrive to Arusha in the evening. Stops will be made along the way for you to have lunch and dinner on your own.
Included Activity:Border Crossing (Kenya - Tanzania)
day 3 - Arusha/Serengeti National Park
Prepare for a wildlife safari experience in one of the most famous national parks in Africa; the Serengeti. Travel from Arusha and begin a 3-day, 2-night excursion with a safari drive through the park.
Head out on a final morning safari in the Serengeti before continuing on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, famous for its magnificent wildlife viewing opportunities. Set up camp in the late afternoon near the crater rim and simply soak in this beautiful setting.
Optional Activities:Serengeti Balloon Safari
Must be 7 years and older.
day 5 - Ngorongoro/Arusha
Adventure down to the crater floor for a final safari experience in an area surrounded by the high walls. Exit the crater in the late morning and drive in the 4x4 safari vehicles back to Arusha. Stop along the way at Mto wa Mbu for a cultural walk and experience daily life in this rural town. Then, sit down for a traditional lunch with members from the local community.
Included Activities:Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari Drive, Mto wa Mbu Community Visit and Lunch
day 6 - Arusha/Dar es Salaam
Depart from Arusha early in your private vehicle towards Dar es Salaam. Enjoy the Tanzanian countryside passing by and be on the lookout for the blue waters of the Indian Ocean in the distance. The group will spend the night in this port town before transferring to the island beaches of Zanzibar. Want to cut travel time in half and spend more time in Stone Town? Pre-book the Zanzibar Express on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour.
Optional Activities:Zanzibar Express
Looking forward to your trip but not as much to the long journey from Arusha to Zanzibar? Upgrade this part of your tour and fly instead! You’ll cut your travel time between the two cities to a fraction and enjoy an extra night in Stone Town, where you can wait (nice and relaxed) for the rest of your group to join you. Includes all transfers, local flight, and one additional hotel night in Stone Town, Zanzibar.
day 7 - Dar es Salaam/Stone Town
Hop on the ferry in the morning to the picturesque island beaches of Zanzibar and spend the remainder of the Day enjoying the sandy shores of this archipelago paradise. Set off on an orientation walk with your CEO in Stone Town.
Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Spice Palace Hotel (or similar)
Transport:Ferry
Duration : 2.0 hr
Included Activity:Stone Town Orientation Walk
Optional Activities:Stone Town Walking Tour
, Christ Church Cathedral & Old Slave Market
Tour the site of what was once one of East Africa's most notorious slave markets, and the Anglican cathedral that was constructed in its place., Sultan's Palace Museum
day 8 - Beach day in Zanzibar
Explore the heart of Zanzibar on your own. Walk the winding streets, visit the various squares, and choose to try some tasty treats from pavement vendors. The group will travel to the tropical haven of Jambiani for the next few days.
Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:S&S Hotel Jambiani (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle
Duration : 1.5 hr
Distance : 60 km
Optional Activities:Swimming
Grab your bathing suit and go for a refreshing swim., Jozani Forest Tour
Known for the red colobus monkeys, a visit Jozani forest is a highlight when in Zanzibar. Explore the nature trails while following in the footsteps of a guide who will inform about the impressive flora and fauna surrounding you.
day 9 - Beach day in Zanzibar
Spend a free Day in one of the world’s great cultural crossroads. Choose to partake in a diving experience, go snorkelling, hop aboard a sailing trip, or lounge on the beach listening to the nearby lapping waves in this East African paradise.
Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:S&S Hotel Jambiani (or similar)
day 10 - Stone Town
Travel back to Stone Town from the other side of the island. The tour ends in the late morning upon arrival.
Meal:Breakfast
Transport:Private Vehicle
Duration : 1.5 hr
Distance : 60 km
Included Activity:Departure Day
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What's Included
Accommodation
Basic hotel (6 nts, single or twin-share), Beach Bandas (1 nt), full-service camping (2 nts).
Meals
9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners Note: Allow USD170-225 for meals not included.
Transport
Shared shuttle, 4x4 safari vehicles, private shuttle, walking, ferry, minibus.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer), certified safari guides/drivers, local guides.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Community Visit and Lunch, Mto wa MbuYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupTransfer from Nairobi to ArushaEntrances and wildlife safari drives in Serengeti National Park and in Ngorongoro CraterFerry to ZanzibarStone Town orientation walkBeach time in Zanzibar
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