Serengeti to Zanzibar Overland Safari & Participation Camping Tour by G Adventures

9 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

Arusha, Tanzania

Ends

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Highlights

Track the "big five" across the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.

Camp in the Tanzanian wilderness and get close to nature.

Sit back and relax on the white-sand beaches of lovely Zanzibar.

Explore the hustle and bustle of Stone Town on your own

Itinerary

Tanzania boasts some pretty epic sites and this 9-day tour includes all the must-sees. From the mountains to grassland savanna, and the beautiful island paradise of Zanzibar, you’ll see mighty elephants, search for the “big five” through the Serengeti, and immerse yourself in the wilds of this mighty country all while camping and travelling overland in a comfortable vehicle.

day 1 - Arusha

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 Arusha

Accomodation:Comfort Eland Hotel (or similar)

Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2 - 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.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Seronera Campsite (or similar)

Transport:7-Seat 4x4 Safari Vehicle Duration : 8.0 hr Distance : 320 km

Included Activity:Serengeti National Park Safari

day 3 - Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro

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.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Simba Campsite (or similar)

Transport:7-Seat 4x4 Safari Vehicle Duration : 4.0 hr Distance : 160 km

Included Activity:Serengeti National Park Safari

Optional Activities:Serengeti Balloon Safari Must be 7 years and older.

day 4 - 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.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Comfort Eland Hotel (or similar)

Transport:7-Seat 4x4 Safari Vehicle Duration : 4.0 hr - 5.0 hr Distance : 200 km

Included Activities:Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari Drive, Mto wa Mbu Community Visit and Lunch

day 5 - 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.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Firefly Bagamoyo Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 9.75 hr - 10.0 hr Distance : 628 km

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 6 - 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 7 - 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 8 - 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 9 - 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

Serengeti to Zanzibar Overland Safari & Participation Camping

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What's Included

Accommodation

Basic hotel (5 nts, single or twin-share), Beach Bandas (1 nt), full-service camping (2 nts)

Meals

8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Note: Allow USD155-205 for meals not included.

Transport

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 Group, 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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