Africa Safari Experts for travel to East Africa

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Plains, Caldera and Spice Adventure
A 14-day safari in the game parks of Tanzania combined with a beach holiday on the spice island, Zanzibar. Go on safari to Tanzania and drink in the sight of the Serengeti plains teeming with wildlife, followed by the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater - a magical setting packed with more than 30 000 animals. Then jet off to the spice island, Zanzibar, where you'll be able to explore the medieval alleyways of Stone Town and laze on perfect beaches. The ideal African safari experience!
Duration :	14 days
Starts :	Arusha
Ends :	Zanzibar
Day of Departure :	Wednesdays, Fridays, Sunday
Transport :	Vehicle 4 x 4 Vehicles
Standard :	Midrange
Rates from :	USD  5169 p.p.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Manyara You are met in the early afternoon by your guide and leave Arusha for the start of your safari. You are taken to the Manyara Serena lodge (approx 3hr15min), where you check in and have some time to relax before dinner. Meals : HB Accommodation : Manyara Serena Lodge Days 2-3: Serengeti After a leisurely breakfast you have a morning game drive in the Lake Manyara National Park. Lunch is enjoyed back at the Manyara Serena Lodge before you make your way to the Serengeti (approx 4hr). An exciting few days of game viewing await you and there are sure to be plenty of excellent photo opportunities in this, the jewel in the crown of Tanzania's parks. In the evenings you have dinner back at the Serengeti Sopa Lodge. Meals : FB Accommodation : Serengeti Sopa Lodge Day 4: Ngorongoro Today you leave the Serengeti. You go for a game drive on your way out of the park and then on an excursion to Olduvai Gorge, thought by many to be the cradle of humanity. Here you can see a cast of footprints made over 3 million years ago. After a picnic lunch you continue on to Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge in time to freshen up and settle in before dinner (total driving time approx 3hr). Meals : FB Accommodation : Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Day 5: Ngorongoro In the morning you enjoy an exciting crater tour. The wildlife is incredible and you will see why Ngorongoro is often referred to as the world's largest open-air zoo. Lunch is served back at the lodge before an exciting afternoon visit to a local Masai village. Meals : FB Accommodation : Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Day 6: Tarangire National Park Today you travel to Tarangire National Park where you will have lunch at the Tarangire Sopa Lodge. In the afternoon you can enjoy a game drive in the reserve, home to thousands of elephant, large herds of antelope and an incredible diversity of birdlife. Meals : FB Accommodation : Tarangire Sopa Lodge Day 7: Selous Game Reserve Drive to Arusha with a picnic lunch en route. Here you board your flight to the Selous Game Reserve. You are met at the airstrip by your ranger and transferred to the Selous Riverside Camp. Here you are accommodated in a double tent on the banks of the river. Meals : FB Accommodation : Selous Riverside Safari Camp Days 8-9: Selous Game Reserve Activities are aplenty in the Selous, the largest game reserve in Africa. Choose between a walking safari, a traditional game drive in an open vehicle or a gentle cruise along the river. Meals : FB Accommodation : Selous Riverside Safari Camp Day 10: Zanzibar After your morning safari activity you are transferred back to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. On arrival you'll be transferred to Tembo House Hotel for one night on a bed & breakfast basis. Spend the remainder of your day exploring the fascinating coral city of Stone Town. This is also the best place for you to buy curios and mementos to take home. Meals : HB Accommodation : Tembo House Hotel Day 11-13: Zanzibar Beaches Transfer to Mapenzi Beach Club for 3 nights in a garden-view room. Spend your days lazing on the perfect white beaches or swimming in the warm turquoise water. Zanzibar is renowned for its incredible diving, and the Mapenzi Beach Club has a variety of non-motorised watersports for you to choose from. Meals : HB Accommodation : Mapenzi Beach Club Day 14: End of Tour Today you say goodbye to this magical island as you transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward travel arrangements.

Rates & Terms

RATES PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS

Validity Period Per Person Sharing Single Room Supplement 12/16/2008 - 2/28/2009 USD  5396 U$ 1070 3/1/2009 - 3/23/2009 USD  5234 U$ 1003 5/30/2009 - 10/31/2009 USD  5279 U$ 878 11/1/2009 - 12/15/2009 USD  5169 U$ 973

Package Includes: Transfers English-speaking driver-guide throughout 4x4 vehicle with photo roof Game drives & crater tour All accommodation & meals as specified Flight: Arusha-Zanzibar 1 bottle of mineral water per person per day during game drives All park fees, government taxes & airport taxes (domestic) Package Excludes: International flights Visas Airport tax (international) Driver-guide gratuities Drinks Dining room tips Porterage Travel/medical/baggage insurance Telephone bill Laundry Any items of a personal nature Notes: Passengers should bring only soft-sided bags on safaris. All passengers must have passports with them for internal flights. Baggage on internal flights is strictly limited to 15kg per person (including hand luggage). Any excess baggage will be charged by the airline at check-in. Prices for domestic flights and park fees may change without prior notice. In this case, any increase will be passed on to you.