Resting at the foot of Mount Meru, the sprawling city of Arusha is known as the safari capital of northern Tanzania. It serves as an excellent base from which to explore the remarkably scenic surrounding area which includes majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as the Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Parks. Arusha is a good spot to take a day or two off from the safari circuit as it features a temperate climate and lush surrounds. Visitors can look forward to exploring the wildlife-abundant Serengeti National Park; the magnificent Arusha National Park; and taking on the challenge of climbing Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth highest mountain.
10 Day Tanzania Family Tented Camps Safari and Zanzibar Beach Vacation
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Tour Plan
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DAY 1 - 2
Destination: Arusha
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DAY 1 - 2
Accommodation: Arusha Safari Lodge
Description
A grand private residence set in lush expansive grounds complete with a swimming pool, spa facilities and an “Out of Africa” style restaurant for afternoon tea and sundowners. Arusha Safari Lodge is a small-secluded hideaway equipped to cater for discerning travellers and consists of 9 rooms in total, 7 spacious and comfortable guest cottages plus 2 spacious rooms in the main building. The lodge is tucked away on volcanic hills with spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru, located only four kilometers outside of Arusha. The lodge goes to great lengths to ensure all guests are personally taken care of. All cottages are privately set with views of the swimming pool and lush gardens and furnished with Zanzibar beds.Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access, Pool, Restaurant, Secure ParkingRoom Facilities
En-Suite, Lounge Area, ShowerYour Stay
1 Night Dinner, Bed and BreakfastExperiences
Day 1
ARUSHA SAFARI LODGE • ARUSHA
Day Notes
Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International airport and transfer to Arusha. The rest of the day is free to relax and recover from your flight, laze by the pool or explore the town. Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner and breakfast.
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DAY 2 - 6
Destination: Seronera
The Seronera region, in the central Serengeti, is set directly on the Great Migration route and offers excellent viewing of this incredible annual phenomenon, when countless wildebeest flood the area and move across the plains. While migratory game populations fluctuate seasonally, Seronera is still a wildlife hotspot at other times of the year, sheltering the Big Five, among many other species. A number of small campsites provide accommodation and visitors can enjoy hot air balloon trips and walking safaris as well as guided game drives.
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DAY 2 - 6
Accommodation: Serengeti Acacia Camp
Description
Serengeti Acacia Camps offers guests the perfect blend of old African charm and elegance in the heart of Serengeti National Park. This intimate safari camp is tucked beneath an Acacia tree, and has breathtaking views of the savannah plains of the Serengeti National Park. Here, you can experience full luxury in the wild. Serengeti Acacia Camps has ten canvas tents, all furnished with en-suite bathrooms, flush toilets and other essential amenities. These tents have paved pathways that connect them to the centralized lounge and dining areas, which are located under a soaring canopy of acacias, in the front of the camp. The En Suite options include: Double Tent, ideal for couples; Family Tent, ideal for 2 adults and 2 kids; and Triple Tent, which is perfect for groups of three.Your Stay
4 Nights Bed and BreakfastExperiences
Day 2
SERENGETI ACACIA CAMP • SERONERA
Day Notes
We head towards the Serengeti National Park. En-route, there is an opportunity to visit Olduvai Gorge. It is within this steep-sided ravine that Louis and Mary Leakey made some of the world’s most important archaeological discoveries in the 1950s. Here is a small museum, we are able to see evidence of our ancestors that have been dated back 2.5 million years. After lunch, we drive into the Serengeti itself and the rest of the afternoon is spent game viewing in the vast plains that are broken only by stands of acacia trees and the occasional kopje. In December, January and February we will normally meet the migration with large herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle. There are always plenty of resident animals, such as giraffe, buffalo, and elephant, and many large predators such as lion, cheetah, and leopard. We return to our special tented camp for the night. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp: Bed, dinner, breakfast and lunch.Check-out from Arusha Safari LodgeSelf Drive from Arusha Safari Lodge to Serengeti Acacia CampCheck-in to Serengeti Acacia CampDay 3
Day Notes
We have another full day in this wonderful park, rising early to make the most of our time. Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for the time of year; we can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions, be in the middle of the migration, sometimes surrounded by wildebeest, sometimes by zebras, which travel with the wildebeest. We journey from the wide-open plains to the kopjes: these volcanic Rocky outcrops provide protection and shelter for a wide variety of animals and from the top, we can look out across the vast grasslands of the Serengeti. This the diverse and interesting landscape will provide us with the ultimate in game viewing, we will hopefully see all of the plain games; elephants, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, lions and if you are lucky the elusive leopard and cheetah, as well as huge amounts of the interesting birdlife, from the elegant secretary birds to the flightless ostrich. We return to our special tented camp for the night. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp: Bed, dinner, breakfast and lunch.Day 4
Day Notes
Depending on the time of the year and the migration of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffe, zebras, Monkey, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes as well as a multitude of birds. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp: Bed, dinner, breakfast and lunch.Day 5
Day Notes
After breakfast, we will take the packed lunch with us and proceed with the game drive in the Serengeti National Park. The migration can be seen on a long chain approximately 40 Km heading to the southwestern direction. Around 1230 and 1300 break for your lunch. After having our lunch, we will proceed with our game viewing following the move of the migrants on the southwest of the park. Approximately 1.3 million wildebeest, 250,000 gazelles, and 200,000 Zebras have been recorded sharing the short grass. In the afternoon we drive to Ngorongoro Crater rim for overnight. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Kirurumu Tented Camp: Bed, dinner, breakfast and lunch.
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DAY 6 - 7
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Located in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse wildlife; which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Visitors can look forward to spotting the world-renowned Big Five and a host of other wildlife species including large herds of zebra and wildebeest. It is famed as one of Tanzania’s best tourist attractions offering visitors an array of wonderful activities including excellent bird watching, trekking, wildlife viewing, mountain biking and visiting a local Maasai village. Don’t miss the opportunity to jump on an excursion to the magnificent Olduvai Gorge.
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DAY 6 - 7
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Crater Tented Camp
Description
Located in the Ngorongoro Conservation area, the Ngorongoro Crater Tented Camp is an excellent option for a relaxing nature getaway. Accommodation options at the camp feature 10 en-suite luxury tents, including a family room set on the rim of the crater. Facilities at the campsite include a restaurant, a bar and a lounge where guests can enjoy a range of mouth-watering meals and relax with drinks under the starry skies. For activities at the campsite, visitors can embark on wildlife spotting where they might see leopards, lions, hippos, hyenas, elephants, flamingos and many more.Your Stay
1 Night Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and LunchExperiences
Day 6
NGORONGORO CRATER TENTED CAMP • NGORONGORO CRATER
Day Notes
Today we will descend 2000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater for your crater tour. Here we will explore the forest areas inhabited by monkeys and elephants, the lake area, where we may see flamingos. We will also visit the open savannah where the lions hunt. Picnic lunch will be served in the crater. In the late afternoon, we make a short journey to Arusha. Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner and breakfast.
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DAY 7 - 8
Destination: Arusha
Resting at the foot of Mount Meru, the sprawling city of Arusha is known as the safari capital of northern Tanzania. It serves as an excellent base from which to explore the remarkably scenic surrounding area which includes majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as the Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Parks. Arusha is a good spot to take a day or two off from the safari circuit as it features a temperate climate and lush surrounds. Visitors can look forward to exploring the wildlife-abundant Serengeti National Park; the magnificent Arusha National Park; and taking on the challenge of climbing Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth highest mountain.
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DAY 7 - 8
Accommodation: Arusha Safari Lodge
Description
A grand private residence set in lush expansive grounds complete with a swimming pool, spa facilities and an “Out of Africa” style restaurant for afternoon tea and sundowners. Arusha Safari Lodge is a small-secluded hideaway equipped to cater for discerning travellers and consists of 9 rooms in total, 7 spacious and comfortable guest cottages plus 2 spacious rooms in the main building. The lodge is tucked away on volcanic hills with spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru, located only four kilometers outside of Arusha. The lodge goes to great lengths to ensure all guests are personally taken care of. All cottages are privately set with views of the swimming pool and lush gardens and furnished with Zanzibar beds.Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access, Pool, Restaurant, Secure ParkingRoom Facilities
En-Suite, Lounge Area, ShowerYour Stay
1 Night Bed and BreakfastExperiences
Day 7
ARUSHA SAFARI LODGE • ARUSHA
Day Notes
This morning, you will be transferred to the nearby airstrip (with picnic lunch) for your flight to Zanzibar. Once in Zanzibar, you will be transferred to your beach hotel. Zanzibar is a beautiful island with pristine, untouched beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see. Enjoy your days doing as much or as little as you please on this idyllic island. You might choose to take an optional trip to explore the old Stone Town, a spice farm or Jozani Forest to see the Red colobus monkey which is endemic to Zanzibar (tours not included). Alternatively, you may prefer to just relax or enjoy snorkeling, windsurfing or diving (some with additional costs). Dinner and overnight at Fumba Beach Lodge: Bed, dinner and breakfast.
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DAY 8 - 10
Accommodation: Fumba Beach Lodge
Description
Fumba Beach Lodge is a small-scale, peaceful hideaway set on one of Zanzibar’s most secluded beaches. The lodge is located on the Fumba Beach peninsula in the Menai Bay Conservation Area. Accommodation options include spacious cottages featuring king-size double beds, tea and coffee making facilities, mini-fridges, mosquito nets, in-room libraries and desks. During their stay, guests can enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and bar. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool.Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access, Meal on Request, Pool, Restaurant, SpaRoom Facilities
En-Suite, Fan, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, VerandahYour Stay
2 Nights Bed and BreakfastExperiences
Day 8
FUMBA BEACH LODGE • FUMBA
Day Notes
The morning after breakfast at 9:30 picked up to guided prison island tour whereby you will be taken to the stone town where you will find your special boat to Prison Island. in prison island, you will find the gent tortoises and old historical prison where the slave was been kept after remain from the market then you will have lunch at the prison island restaurant and later after lunch, you will have the chance of doing snorkeling at the island .after prison tour the boat will drive you back to stone town for your guide historical tour and slave root chambers tour and later shopping. Dinner and overnight at Fumba Beach Lodge: Bed, dinner and breakfast.Check-out from Arusha Safari LodgeSelf Drive from Arusha Safari Lodge to Fumba Beach LodgeCheck-in to Fumba Beach LodgeDay 9
Day Notes
Relax and unwind and enjoy the beaches of Zanzibar. Dinner and overnight at Fumba Beach Lodge: Bed, dinner and breakfast.
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Day 10
End of Itinerary
Day Notes
You will be transferred back to Zanzibar Airport to catch your flight to Dar es Salaam, and then connect with your international flight home.Check-out from Fumba Beach LodgeSelf Drive from Fumba Beach Lodge to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport [ZNZ]