Tanzania to Zanzibar: White Sands & the Wilderness

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9 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

20 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 39 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Arusha, Tanzania

Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Highlights

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

Get close to nature by camping in the wilderness.

Bliss out on the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar.

Experience the hustle-and-bustle of Stone Town.

Itinerary

Tanzania to Zanzibar: White Sands & the Wilderness invites young adventurers to a 9-day wildlife trip across Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes. Begin in Arusha, journeying through the famed Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, where safari drives offer up-close encounters with elephants, lions, and more. For those seeking extra excitement, an optional hot-air balloon ride provides a breathtaking bird’s-eye view over the savannah. Conclude your journey on the idyllic beaches of Zanzibar, where you can unwind under star-lit African skies. This guided group tour includes accommodations, transport, and meals, making it both accessible and affordable. The tour’s unique blend of thrilling safaris and relaxing island time, especially the seamless transition from the wild to Zanzibar’s white sands, sets this package apart for adventure-seeking young travelers.

day 1Arusha

Arrive at anytime.
Head out to a local bar where the drinks are affordable and the company is fantastic. Get to know your new travel mates over a few Tuskers as a group. Connect over past travels, set your intentions for this trip, and as the night settles around you; simply enjoy being in the moment.

Accomodation

Comfort Eland Hotel (or similar)

Included Activities

Connect With New Friends, Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2Arusha/Serengeti National Park

day 3Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro

day 4Ngorongoro/Arusha

day 5Arusha/Bagamoyo

day 6Bagamoyo to Stone Town via Dar es Salaam

day 7Beach day in Zanzibar

day 8Beach day in Zanzibar

day 9Stone Town

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 First Night Out Moment: Connect With New FriendsYour 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

What's Excluded

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