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Country: KENYA, TANZANIA
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| Africa Travel Co |
P.O Box 50425
Waterfront
South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA
8001
Phone: 0027 21 3851530
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Program description: |
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Experience Tanzania’s varied geography, diverse cultures and famed wildlife reserves on this highlight filled safari. You will travel along the vast plains of the Serengeti with its abundance of plain game and predator populations as well as experiencing the natural spectacle of the Ngorongoro Crater Reserve. Tanzania also has some of the most diverse cultures presenting you with opportunities to interact with a variety of people from the famed Masai tribes to the large Muslim population of Zanzibar. Without a doubt you will be amazed by Tanzania’s varied landscapes from the highest mountain in Africa, Kilimanjaro, to the Serengeti, and along the Usambara mountain ranges to the picture perfect coastline of Zanzibar.
This trip begins in Nairobi, Kenya and travels south through Tanzania and Zanzibar before ending in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
This trip departs from Nairobi early on Sunday morning. Should you wish to explore Nairobi, an earlier arrival should be planned and accommodation booked through your agent
Pre Departure Meeting: Held at the Departure Point at 17h00 the day before your departure.
Departure Point: Hotel Boulevard, Harry Thuku Road, Nairobi.
Check-In Time: 08h45
Departure Time: 09h30
Local Payment: US$180
Please Note:
This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road & weather conditions, political situations and group decisions.
All prices & Local Payments are subject to change with prior notice.
Due to Tourism Laws in some of the countries we visit, there may be a truck and crew change during the trip.
DAY 1: Nairobi to Arusha (Tanzania) (L / D)
This morning we collect the passengers who’ll be joining us on the next leg of our trek. We travel south crossing the border into Tanzania at Namanga. Tonight we stay in a lovely campsite in Meserani on the outskirts of Arusha, before heading out on our Optional Excursions to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
DAY 2-4: Arusha to Serengeti National Park (OPTIONAL) (B / L / D)
Arusha is a pleasant town situated at the base of Mount Meru and is the starting point for the optional excursions to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti. We conduct these excursions in locally operated 4WD vehicles, which are adapted for safari use. Depending on which option you choose, you will be away from the Arusha campsite for either one or two nights
For those not opting to visit the Ngorongoro Crater or Serengeti National Park, the next 2 days are spent at leisure enjoying the Meserani reptile park, Masai Cultural Museum and the surrounding villages and craft markets. Alternatively the town of Arusha is close by to explore.
The Optional Ngorongoro/Serengeti excursion takes us via the Masai town of Mtu Wa Mbu (Mosquito River) that lies adjacent to the Lake Manyara National Park and up the Rift Valley Escarpment to the higher lying village of Karatu. Karatu offers magnificent views over the surrounding hills and has many well established wheat farms that add to the picturesque panoramas. We spend the evening at a pleasant campsite in Karatu. The following morning we depart early for the Ngorongoro Conservation area and head into the wildlife rich Ngorongoro Crater. This World Heritage Site boasts some of the best game viewing in Africa – including the elusive Black Rhino. Those on the 1 night option will transfer back to Meserani after the game drive.
After our game drive in the Crater, we head down the Crater rim and past the ‘Cradle of Mankind’ on our way to the Serengeti National Park. We cross the vast plains as we game drive through the southern and central areas in the park. Tonight we camp in the bushveld surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness. In the morning, we head off for another game drive and explore the landscape in search of the resident game. With some luck, we may see some of Africa’s ‘Big 5’!
After our morning drive, we head back across the plains and the lush Crater rim to our truck at Arusha, where we spend the evening musing over our thrilling wildlife experience.
DAY 5: Arusha to Pangani (B / L / D)
After a morning spent exploring Arusha and its vibrant craft markets, we head south towards Dar es Salaam. On the way we drive through the town of Moshi. Moshi is the base for Mount Kilimanjaro climbing expeditions, and weather permitting; we may even catch a glimpse of this magical mountain’s snowy summit - a photo opportunity not to be missed! We pass through vast sisal plantations surrounded by The Usambara and Pare Mountain ranges, before reaching our lovely campsite nestled between these mountains, midway between Arusha and Dar es Salaam.
DAY 6: Pangani to Dar es Salaam (B / L / D)
Today we continue on to Dar es Salaam. Travelling through lush scenery and palm trees, we near the warm Indian Ocean. On arrival in Dar es Salaam we make our way to our lovely seaside campsite and prepare for our departure to Zanzibar the next morning.
DAY 7: Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar (B)
A ferry from Dar es Salaam takes us to the "Spice Island,” where we have the option to spend the next 3 nights. Zanzibar is steeped in history and was one of the major starting points for most East African explorers in their quest for new lands. New passengers may join us to replace those that’ll leave us at the end of our excursion to Zanzibar.
PLEASE NOTE: Accommodation and Meals are for your own account whilst on Zanzibar, as it is our experience that passengers prefer to explore the island on their own. The Trip Leader joins you and can arrange your accommodation, while meals can be enjoyed from a wide selection of restaurants.
DAYS 8 & 9: Zanzibar
History aside, Zanzibar offers a wealth of experiences for the visitor. Today the quiet streets of the old Stone Town still retain their Arabic influence, from the Medina-like shops to the palaces of the Sultans, who founded their vast empires on the spoils of the slave and ivory trade. The island is famous for its spices and an excursion around a spice plantation is always a fascinating experience. Other options include a trip to the beautiful beaches and giant tortoises of Prison Island, a full day scuba dive in Nungwe or a fishing trip in a traditional dhow. Mopeds are available for hire if you’d like to explore the more remote areas of the island. Zanzibar is a seafood lover’s paradise. Numerous restaurants offer a great variety of the freshest catch from the ocean - crayfish being a popular speciality. Alternatively, mingle with the locals for dinner at the Forodhani Gardens seafront market, where delicious, inexpensive seafood is on offer.
DAY 10: Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam (D)
Leaving Zanzibar, we return to the mainland and another night in Dar es Salaam.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
Below is a selection of Optional Excursions available on this trip.
Please Note
- these prices are approximate and are subject to change
- where activities occur away from your base, there may be an additional transfer cost.
Tanzania, Arusha - 1 Day Ngorongoro Crater Excursion (Min 2 People) * US$ 200
Tanzania, Arusha - 3 Day / 2 Night Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater Excursion * US$ 380
Tanzania, Zanzibar - Accommodation p/p/p/n From US$ 20
Tanzania, Zanzibar - Stone Town - Spice Tour US$ 25
*Although traveller’s cheques are accepted for the Serengeti/Ngorongoro Excursions, they are subject to a surcharge of at least 5%.
FREE TRIP
When you book this trip, you are entitled to receive a FREE 3 Day Masai Mara Safari the Thursday before your trip begins. The Local Payment is still applicable for the trip. This fantastic offer must be taken up at the same time you book this trip. Conditions apply.
The staff and management look forward to welcoming you aboard and trust that you will enjoy your trip with us.
“Safari Njema”
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: over 18's
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group
No. in group: 2-27
Living arrangements on the program: Tents/Rustic Accommodation
How long does the program last?: 1-2 weeks
What are the dates of this program: guaranteed departures throughout the year, let us know the time of year you wish to travel and we will find a date that suits you best.
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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1/. We are an African based company and therefore very “hands on” with what is happening in the countries we travel through.
2/. We are the ONLY overland tour company to have 3 operational bases in Africa: Nairobi, Victoria Falls and Cape Town. Therefore we have unparalleled support to our passengers and crew, should it be required.
3/. All our African safaris have 3 crew members being, The Driver, Trip Leader and Safari Cook.
4/. We have an enormous frequency of guaranteed, scheduled departure dates operating in a Northbound and Southbound direction.
5/. We have over 30 scheduled trips to choose from, ranging from 3 days to 63 days. Therefore we have something that will suit every persons needs when it comes to adventure travel.
6/. We offer excellent incentives for clients booking our trips. Eg: Book any trip 10 days or longer starting or finishing in Nairobi and receive the TOUR PRICE of the 3 day Masai Mara Safari for FREE .. or book any trip 10 days or longer starting or finishing in Victoria Falls and receive the TOUR PRICE of the 3 day Hwange Community Experience for FREE... or book any trip 10 days or longer and receive the TOUR PRICE of our 3 day Cape Town City Package for FREE, local payment applies to all these offers.
7/. We do not have an upper age limit and will happily carry any client suitably fit for adventure travel and camping.
8/. Our trips are great value for money with out giving away quality.
9/. We use custom built overland trucks, self-contained with 300 – 400 liter tanks of drinking water, long-range fuel tanks, tents, camping equipment, tools and spares.
10/. All our drivers come from a strong mechanical background.
11/. We employ local staff on the road and in our offices, thus contributing to the local economy of the countries we operate in.
12/. All our vehicles have full passenger and company liability insurance underwritten by Lloyd’s of London.
13/. Besides our scheduled brochure trips we co-ordinate charters for agents and clients. Therefore we can design any itinerary that will suite your needs.
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Cost or price of this program: |
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GBP395 Local payment U$180
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