Serengeti & Zanzibar Overland Safari
Experience Overview
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.
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
Trip Details
Product Code: 8841
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: 4x4 safari vehicles, private shuttle, walking, ferry, minibus.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: DTAT
Starts: Arusha, Tanzania
Finishes: Stone Town, Tanzania
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group, Arusha
- Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Serengeti National Park and in Ngorongoro Crater
- Ferry to Zanzibar
- Stone Town orientation walk
- Beach time in Zanzibar
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Basic hotel (1 nt, single or twin-share), full-service camping (2 nts), hostels (5 nts, multi-share with 3-4 people).
- 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
- 4x4 safari vehicles, private shuttle, walking, ferry, minibus.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer), certified safari guides/drivers, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,849 ($317 /day)
Itinerary
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
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.
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.
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 the Mto wa Mbu Village 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.
Day 5: Arusha/Dar es Salaam
Depart from Arusha early in a public shuttle 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
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