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4x4 safari Landcruiser
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3 Stars Hotels
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Arusha
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All year round
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Eco-Tour, Family Tour, Wildlife Viewing
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All meals during the safari
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English, Spanish, French, Italian
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Easy to Moderate
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2-50
Overview
Highlights
- Top it all off with the Zanzibar beach-extension
- Game-driving safaris through Tanzania northern national parks
- A combination of Zanzibar Beach Holiday and game-driving safari
- Wake up in your own private Tented camp in the heart of the Ngorongoro plains
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be picked up at the airport and head to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Relax, take a stroll, enjoy the sights and sounds. Get plenty of rest – tomorrow will be huge!
Bed and Breakfast at Maura HomeStay.
Day 2 :
Arusha to Manyara National Park
The day starts with a hearty breakfast and briefing from your tour guide, afterwards we will drive from Arusha and head to Lake Manyara to your Bush to Beach Safari Adventure. The park covers 330 sq. km, 70% of which is occupied by the lake. The varied ecosystem consists of ground water forests, acacia woodland and open grassland along the lake shore and sustains a wealth of wildlife, including the Big Five lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo. The park is famous for the elusive tree-climbing lions that inhabit the woodland between the lake and the Rift Valley. It is also an ornithologists’ paradise and is host to over 400 species of birds. Later in the evening we head to the hotel.
Dinner and Overnight at Bougainville Lodge.
Day 3 :
Manyara to Serengeti
The Serengeti is a home to a staggering 1.6 million animals have been recorded moving through the park. We will do game drive until 1pm, when we break for lunch. After eating, there’s time for a little rest (perhaps a quick nap), then we’re back out on the plain looking for more big game. We follow the trail of the migrating wildebeest through the afternoon, then venture back to the lodge.
Dinner and over night at Golden Safari Camp Lodge.
Day 4 :
Serengeti Central Areas
Your day will start with the charming of birds in the Africa savanna, when you are ready you will be served African breakfast. And after, you will start your full day game drive in the famous Serengeti and this day you will be witnesses to the 8th Wonder of the world – Wildebeest Migration. The migration can be seen on a long chain approximately 40 Km heading to the south western direction. Around 1230 and 1300 break for your lunch. After lunch have a rest for one hr, then proceed with your game viewing following the move of the migrants on the southwest of the park. Approx1.3 million wildebeest, 250,000 gazelles and 200,000 Zebras have been recorded sharing the short grass/ water which is the source of food for the millions of Animals in the Serengeti.
Dinner and over night at Golden Safari Lodge.
Day 5 :
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area / Rim
Another early start, but trust us: it’s worth it, After breakfast we do game drive enroute heading back to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a vast UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in a 260km-wide volcano crater. Archaeology buffs and anyone interested in history have the option to stop at Odulpai Gorge, where some of the earliest known human remains have been found. The site was occupied by our genetic ancestors some two million years ago, and continues to offer clues about the origin of homo sapien. We can also pass by the Maasai Boma for a taste of real African culture and traditional living. After lunch, we keep exploring the Ngorongoro crater, venturing right up to the rim.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge.
Day 6 :
Ngorongoro Crater – Tarangire National Park
Today it will be another early start, after breakfast you will descend in Ngorongoro Crater and on our way you will detour through a traditional Maasai village ( visit the masai traditional village will attract additional fee which is not included in the tour price), watch some traditional dancing, and see what life is really like on the African plains. From there we descend to the crater floor in search of more big game. In the afternoon we will eat our packed lunch on the crater floor, at one of several picnic sites near Lerai Forest or Hippo Pool. If we’re lucky, we’ll spot the rare Black Rhinoceros. In the late afternoon we venture back up out of the crater and head onward to the lodge.
Dinner and Overnight at Bougainville Country Lodge.
Day 7 :
Tarangire National Park – Arusha
We save the best for last. After breakfast, we embark on our final game drive through the Tarangire National Park. After an early breakfast, we will head to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is famous for African elephants – the world’s biggest mammals – are very common in this area. The park is also dotted with the iconic Baobab, shrub-like trees that can grow up to 30m tall. After full day of exploring Tarangire, we will start our drive back to Arusha. And if you are back early enough you can enjoy the sunset with a sundowner at lovely sundowner deck at Maura Homestay.
Bed and Breakfast at Maura HomeStay.
Day 8 :
Arusha Airport – Zanzibar
Today is your last day at the mainland Tanzania, and after your breakfast you can decide to go for a short town tour or head to maasai market and later around at 12:00PM you will head to Arusha Airport to catch a flight to Zanzibar.
Half Board and overnight at Mnarani Beach Cottages.
Day 9 :
Full leisure day in Zanzibar
When in Zanzibar there is a lot of activities you can do in Stone town for full day Spice and prison Island tour. The full day tour will take you to the most scenic parts of the Old Town. This culturally rich town got it’s name from the use of coral stone as the main construction ingredient. Being the oldest town in East Africa, the historical roots and influences can be felt at every turn of the tour. Starting from the House of Wonders which is one of the prominent landmarks of Stone Town, you can proceed on to the Palace Museum which was a Sultan’s residence. The Arab Fort, the Dr Livingstone House, Fred Mercury’s home and the pub and Hamamni Persian baths are just a few of the many attractions in this relic of a town.
Half Board and overnight at Mnarani Beach Cottages.
Day 10 :
Full leisure day in Zanzibar
Half Board and overnight at Mnarani Beach Cottages.
Day 11 :
Full leisure day in Zanzibar
Half Board and overnight at Mnarani Beach Cottages.
Day 12 :
Full leisure day in Zanzibar
Half Board and overnight at Mnarani Beach Cottages.
Day 13 :
Full leisure day in Zanzibar
Half Board and overnight at Mnarani Beach Cottages.
Day 14 :
Transfer from hotel to Zanzibar Airport
It’s the final day in Zanzibar and East Africa so be sure to grab any last minute souvenirs you may want and say one last goodbye to the tranquil blue waters before being transferred to Dar-es-salaam or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home.
Kwa heri ya kuonana – (Good bye and see you again).
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Local tourist taxes
- Binoculars for game drive viewing
- Bottled Water at all times while on safari
- Park or reserve entry fees - where applicable
- Local flight during the trip – Arusha – Zanzibar
- Driver's salary and allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Game drives or sightseeing as detailed on the itinerary - where indicated
- Meals at hotels as mentioned in the itinerary – ( Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner )
- Ground transportation with an English-speaking driver/guide or naturalist guide
- Pick up from airport of arrival and drop off to the airport of departure while on safari
- Transport based on excellent 4X4 Vehicle (Landcruiser) with open roof for game viewing
- Full board Accommodation and If accommodation is fully booked we'll suggest a comparable alternative.
The Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Tips and gratuities, which are optional
- Airport customs entry visas (currently US$ 50 per person)
- Any tour mentioned as (option tour) e.g. Visit the Maasai, Oldupai visit etc
- Optional Services
- Balloon Flight Trip over the Serengeti
- Optional Night Game Drives and Optional Tours
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How fit do I need to be to do this trek?
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
What about internet access?
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
How much do guides and porters cost?
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
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