Serengeti Safari to Zanzibar
11 days
From
$ 2699
Duration11 days
From the buzz of Kenya's capital to the excitement of tracking the Big Five across the Serengeti, feel the pulse of Africa on this 11-day journey. Explore the incomparable beauty of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater before flying to Zanzibar for a taste of island culture and some chilled out beach time. While our knowledgable CEOs will improve your chances of seeing some of the planet’s most amazing wildlife, seven-seater 4x4 vehicles will get you around safely—and camping will keep you at the heart of the action along the way. Our certified CEOs will lead the way and share with you the hidden gems that will have your camera’s shutter working overtime.
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Duration: 11 daysService level: Camping
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Physical Grading: Light
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Ages: 18+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Nairobi/Arusha
Travel south and cross the border into Tanzania.
Meals: B, D
Day 3: Arusha/Mto wa Mbu
Visit a Maasai village to learn about the Maasai people and the G Adventures-supported Clean Cookstove project. Meet the local women engineers who have installed clean cookstoves throughout these communities. In the afternoon, opt to visit the Mto wa Mbu village to enjoy a local lunch and cultural experience with the town's villagers.
Meals: B, D
Day 4: Mto wa Mbu/Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a wildlife safari drive en route to the central Serengeti. Spend the night at a basic bush camp and enjoy the starry African skies.
End place: Serengeti National Park
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Start place: Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a full-day wildlife safari drive in the safari vehicle. Opt for a morning hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti.
Please note: if you have pre-booked the Serengeti Balloon Safari, today's likely the day for this activity! Your CEO will give you final confirmation of when it will take place, as it is subject to change. You will miss the included morning wildlife safari drive with the group, but you will have a much better view from above! If you have not yet pre-booked, add it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
End place: Serengeti National Park
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro Crater
Start place: Serengeti National Park
Set off on a wildlife safari drive on the way out of the Serengeti. Camp on the Ngorongoro Crater's rim.
Please note that due to the high-altitude location of our camp, temperatures can drop at night. We recommend bringing extra layers to wear during the evening and following morning.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha
Wildlife safari drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, then return to Arusha.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Arusha/Stone Town
Transfer to the airport for a short, but scenic flight to this island paradise. Arrive in Stone Town in time for lunch and an orientation walk. If you opt to continue on for a longer tour of Stone Town, you will be visiting the Old Slave Market, House of Wonders, Palace Museum; entrance to these sites are optional and are to be purchased on site.
Fly to the beautiful island of Zanzibar and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy an orientation walk with your CEO in historic Stone Town, and opt to continue on for a longer walking tour, or explore on your own.
Meals: B
Day 9: Stone Town/Nungwi
Transfer to the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of beautiful Nungwi Beach.
Meals: B
Day 10: Nungwi
Enjoy free time to lounge on the beach, snorkel, or tour the island.
Meals: B
Day 11: Nungwi/Stone Town
Morning group transfer from Nungwi. Depart Stone Town upon arrival in the late morning.
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Clean Cookstove Project Visit, Mto wa Mbu Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Nungwi
- Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Serengeti NP and the Ngorongoro Crater
- Scenic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- Orientation walk in Stone Town
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Shared shuttle, 4x4 safari vehicle, Plane, Minivan -
Accommodation
Full-service camping (6 nts), Simple hotels (4 nts)