Plains, Caldera and Spice Adventure
 
A 14-day safari in the game parks of Tanzania and on the spice island of Zanzibar.

Go on safari to Tanzania and drink in the sight of the thousands of animals teeming on the plains of the Serengeti and captive in the crater of Ngorongoro. Then jet off to the spice island of Zanzibar where you'll have a chance to explore the medieval alleyways of Stone Town before lazing on perfect beaches. The ideal African safari experience!
 
Duration :   14 days
Starts :  Arusha 
Ends :  Zanzibar 
Day of Departure :  Wednesdays, Sunday, Fridays
Transport :  Vehicle 4 x 4 Vehicles 
Standard :  Luxury 
Rates from :  USD  4183 p.p.
 
 
 
Detailed Itinerary
 
Day 1: Arusha to Manyara (Approx 3.15 hours' drive)
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, where you check in and have some time to relax before dinner.
Meals : HB
Accommodation : Manyara Serena Lodge

Day 2-3: Serengeti (Approx 4 hours' drive)
After a leisurely breakfast you have a morning game drive in the Manyara National Park. Lunch is taken back at the Manyara Serena Lodge before you make your way to the Serengeti. An exciting few days of safari driving in the Serengeti await you. There will be plenty of excellent photo opportunities. In the evening you have dinner back at the Serengeti Sopa Lodge where full board is included.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Day 5: Ngorongoro
Today you enjoy a morning crater tour. The wildlife is incredible and you will see why the Crater 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 Masaai village.
 
Accommodation : Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Day 6: Ngorongoro - Tarangire
Today you will travel to Tarangire National Park where you will have lunch at the Tarangire Sopa Lodge. In the afternoon you enjoy a game drive in the reserve before heading back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
 
Accommodation : Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Day 7: Tarangire - Selous
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 the short distance to the Rufiji River Camp. Here you are accommodated in a double tent on a full board basis.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Rufiji River Camp

Day 8 - 9: Selous
Activities are aplenty in the Selous. Choose between a walking safari, a traditional game drive in open vehicle or a gentle cruise along the river.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Rufiji River Camp

Day 10: Selous - Zanzibar
After your morning safari activity you are transferred back to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. On your arrival on the Spice Island, you'll be transferred to the Tembo Hotel for a night's bed & breakfast. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the fascinating coral city of Stone Town tour. This is also the best place for you to buy curios and mementos to take home.
Meals : BL
 

Day 11-13: Zanzibar Beaches
Transfer to Mapenzi Beach Club for three nights half board in a garden view room. Spend your days lazing on the perfect white beaches and diving and snorkelling in the warm turquoise water.
 
Accommodation : Mapenzi Beach Club


Rates & Terms
 
RATES PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS
 
Validity Period Per Person Sharing Single Room Supplement
11/1/2008 - 12/15/2008 USD  4183 U$ 875
 
Package Includes:

Transfers
English-speaking driver-guide throughout
One 4x4 vehicle with photo roof
Game drives and crater tour
All accommodation and meals as specified
Flight - Arusha/Zanzibar
One bottle of mineral water per person per day during game drives
All park fees, government taxes and 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 15kgs 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.

This tour does not run during the dates 24 March - 31 May 2008 due