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Romantic Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar
The perfect 10-day holiday for romantics - combining a Tanzanian safari with time on the beach in Zanzibar. This beach and bush safari is an ideal getaway for couples wishing to experience the romance of East Africa. Visit the mighty Ngorongoro and the Serengeti where you are guaranteed extra special attention and some amazing wildlife viewing opportunities. End your safari in Tarangire National Park, before crossing the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean to Zanzibar. Relax and enjoy white sandy beaches, endless blue seas and romantic surroundings - the ideal place to laze away the last few days of your safari holiday.
Duration :	10 days
Starts :	Arusha
Ends :	Zanzibar
Day of Departure :	Any Day
Transport :	Safari Minibus
Standard :	Luxury
Rates from :	USD  3579 p.p.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Lake Manyara You will be picked up from your Arusha hotel in the early afternoon for your transfer across the Masai Steppe to the Great Rift Valley. Stay at Serena Lodge perched high on the hillside with beautiful views of the Lake Manyara National Park. Meals : HB Accommodation : Manyara Serena Lodge Day 2: Enjoy a Serengeti Sunset Board your safari vehicle after breakfast and spend the morning exploring Lake Manyara National Park. At midday you return to the lodge for lunch before continuing to the renowned Serengeti National Park. Enjoy some spectacular game viewing en route and arrive at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge to enjoy a Tanzanian sunset. Meals : FB Accommodation : Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge Day 3: Explore the Plains of the Serengeti Wake early for an exciting morning drive through the Serengeti National Park. The open plains of the park are ideal for game viewing as they offer sweeping views stretching to the horizon. Be on the lookout for the Big 5, and if you are there during migration season you'll see thousands of wildebeest and zebra congregating on the plains before they head north into the Masai Mara. Relax during the day in the swimming pool or in the peace and quiet of your thatched chalet. Enjoy an afternoon drive before retiring to the lodge for a tasty dinner around the boma. Meals : FB Accommodation : Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge Day 4: Tour the Olduvai Gorge After breakfast you'll leave the Serengeti behind you as you drive via Olduvai Gorge en route to the Ngorongoro Crater. At Olduvai Gorge - also known as 'The Cradle of Mankind', you can view the archaeological fossil fragments believed to be the ancestors of current day man. Enjoy a tour of the gorge and a picnic before arriving at the crater in the late afternoon. Meals : FB Accommodation : Ngorongoro Serena Lodge Day 5: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater After breakfast you'll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater in a 4x4 vehicle for a morning of fantastic game viewing. The crater is an incredible wildlife haven, known for its high predator population and plains game. In the afternoon you take a walk on the crater rim with Serena Active, where you'll have the opportunity to see Maasai herdsman, magnificent views and maybe even spot a rare wild cat or serval. Meals : FB Accommodation : Ngorongoro Serena Lodge Day 6: Journey to Tarangire National Park Leave the Ngorongoro Crater after breakfast and head south-east to Tarangire National Park, known for its baobab spotted grasslands. Travel through the Tanzania highlands and the Karatu district, where you'll view the scenic wheat plains and coffee plantations before journeying down the escarpment towards the main Arusha-Dodoma road and into the park. Travel through this beautiful national park and enjoy a game drive en route to Tarangire Sopa Lodge. After lunch and perhaps a swim, the remainder of the afternoon will be spent out in the park on another game drive. Meals : HB Accommodation : Tarangire Sopa Lodge Day 7: Arrive in Stone Town Leave Tarangire after breakfast and enjoy one last game drive through the park. Look out for large herds of elephant - sometimes reaching numbers of 300 or more. Head north-east to Arusha where you'll arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon you'll be transfered to Kilimanjaro Airport for a Zanair scheduled flight to Zanzibar in the early afternoon, and upon arrival you'll be transfered to your hotel located in historical Stone Town. Meals : HB Accommodation : Zanzibar Serena Inn Days 8-10: Enjoy the White Beaches of Zanzibar Transfer to your beach hotel located on Zanzibar's south-east coast, where you'll spend the next 3 days lazing on the beaches and in the warm blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Breezes Beach Club & Spa offers a number of activities to ensure your time on the Zanzibar coast is well spent. Go scuba-diving to observe some of the fascinating marine life, enjoy a dolphin tour or embark on one of the renowned Spice Tours in Stone Town. Romantic strolls, spectacular sunsets, candlelit dinners and hot stone massages at the resort's Frangipani Spa, all make Breezes the ideal romantic beach destination. Meals : HB Accommodation : Breezes Beach Club &Spa Zanzibar Day 11: Fly Out of Zanzibar Leave the beaches of Zanzibar behind as you transfer to Zanzibar Airport to connect to your departure flight. Meals : BB

Rates & Terms

RATES PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS

Validity Period Per Person Sharing Single Room Supplement 12/16/2008 - 2/9/2029 USD  4774 U$ 695 1/1/2009 - 3/31/2009 USD  4347 U$ 610 4/1/2009 - 5/25/2009 USD  3579 N/A  5/26/2009 - 10/31/2009 USD  4774 U$ 695 11/1/2009 - 12/15/2009 USD  4347 U$ 610

Package Includes: 1 night at Manyara Serena Lodge on a full board basis. 2 nights at Serengeti Serena Lodge on a full board basis. 2 nights at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge on a full board basis. 1 night at Tarangire Sopa Lodge on a half board basis. 1 night at Zanzibar Serena Inn on a bed & breakfast basis in a standard room. 3 nights at Breezes Beach Club & Spa on a half board basis in a deluxe room. All park fees and government taxes. Transport in a 4x4 vehicle. Services of an English speaking driver/guide. One 4x4 vehicle in the Ngorongoro Crater. All game drives in the parks. Meet and greet services and assistance at the airport. One bottle of mineral water per person per day during game drives. Domestic flight (booked by ranger) including airport/safety taxes and airline surcharges. Package Excludes: International flights All airport departure taxes Visas Driver/guide or local escort gratuities Telephone bill, laundry & any other items of a personal nature Travel insurance Notes: In case of non-availability of accommodation we may have to reroute to similar lodges. Prices for domestic flight, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control & any increase levied will be passed on to you. There are additional Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements at some of the lodges, reserves and beach hotels. Please enquire when booking for details. Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris. Passengers arriving to Tanzania may be asked to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. Malaria precautions should be taken.