THE SERENGETI WILDEBEEST MIGRATION PLUS ZANZIBAR HOLIDAY
Day 1ARRIVAL – KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – ARUSHA
The beginning of your Tanzanian safari adventure is in Kilimanjaro International Airport. Upon your arrival you will be met by Our Representative for a short briefing session before the start of your road transfer to Arusha. Arusha is approximately 1hr 30minutes(depending on the traffic) from Kilimanjaro International Airport. Upon Arrival you will be dropped in your Arusha Hotel where you will be booked on bed & Breakfast.
Overnight: Arusha Planet Lodge, Arusha Serena Hotel, Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
At 6.30AM, enjoy your breakfast followed by check out at 7.30AM. You’ll depart from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Along the way, your eyes will be opened to all the colors and character of Tanzania: perhaps some Maasai herdsmen driving their flocks of goats to new pastures. Once you’ve entered Tarangire at 9AM, you’ll begin your game drive across a rich vista of endless golden savannah that surrounds the Tarangire River. Tarangire is huge. As you stand at the park gate and look south, it stretches as far as the eye can see. Known as the ‘Elephant Playground,’ this spectacular park contains largest population of these mighty mammals.
The park is also famous for its noble baobab trees, rolling savannah and acacia woodland. It can be dusty – wear a scarf over your mouth – but this is a minor inconvenience for sighting wildlife in such abundance. After an extensive game drive, you will head to your Lodge, arriving at 12PM for check in and lunch. After lunch at 3PM, depart for an afternoon game drive. At 6PM return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Angata Tarangire Camp, Tarangire Sopa Lodge, Elephant Spring Tarangire
Meal Plan: Full Board(LDB)
Day 3TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
On this day wake up early morning for early breakfast at 6.30 AM and Check out of the Lodge with packed lunches and drive out to Serengeti. You will have your picnic lunch during the game drive and drive to the western corridor of Serengeti where the great wildebeest Migration is happening during that time of the year.
The Serengeti is an astounding sight – endless miles of rolling savannahs dotted with an unbelievable amount of wildlife. It is the only place where you can witness millions of migrating wildebeest over the Acacia plains, it’s the cradle of human life, and probably the closest to an untouched African wilderness you will ever get, this is what makes the Serengeti so unique. Serengeti is a transition area, with distinct changeovers going from rich flat soils to poor hilly soils in the North, attracting a wide variety of vegetation and animals. Whether you are looking for big cats, birds or even smaller creatures, Serengeti National Park delivers. Even to understand and experience just a small part of this ecosystem will change your vision on our world and the environment. Arrive in your lodge in at 5PM for check in, dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Embalakai Authentic Camp, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Lion Paws Luxury Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board (LDB)
Day 4SERENGETI FULL DAY
At 6AM your drive will begin in search of nocturnal predators returning from their night’s hunting and animals waking up in the early dawn. Breakfast boxes will be prepared for you to enjoy when the sunrises. After breakfast, you will go in search of a pride of lions, cheetahs, and leopards, just a handful of many animals residing in the park. You will pass by the Serengeti information center in the Seronera area for a brief look at the region’s history. You will return to your lodge for a relaxed lunch and cold drinks. Later in the afternoon, when the sun is less intense, you have the option to go for an early evening game drive or undertake a nature walk around the camp with resident tribesmen, who will be happy to share their knowledge of the surrounding plants and animals. Dinner and overnight in your lodge.
Overnight: Embalakai Authentic Camp, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Serengeti Sametu Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board(LDB)
Day 5SERENGETI – NGORONGORO
6.30 AM early breakfast then check out carrying some Packed Picnic Lunch boxes to take during your game drives at the Ngorongoro crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is just 03-hours’ drive from this lodge and is the largest intact caldera crater in the world. Its enduring charm stems from its overwhelming physical beauty and the abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor. By 11AM Descend to the floor of the crater where you will spend six (6) hours of game viewing and picnic lunch in this spectacular mythical biosphere. Later in the afternoon, pass by a Masai Village to experience the culture of the Ngorongoro Masai people(Payable as extra). At 6PM check in your lodge for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Rhotia Valley Tented Camp, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Lion Paws Luxury Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board (LDB)
Day 6NGORONGORO – ARUSHA – ZANZIBAR
7AM, depart by road to Arusha town, stop briefly for souvenirs shopping(if time allow)before transfer to arusha airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be met by our representative for transfer to your beach hotels where you will spend the rest of the day enjoying the facilities and the beach.
Overnight: Pongwe Beach Hotel, Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, Melia Zanzibar Beach Resort
Meal Plan: Half Board(DB)
Day 7Zanzibar Full Day
At 9AM you will go on a guided tour of stone town, a UNESCO world Heritage Site. Experience tracing the footsteps of Arab sultans in Zanzibar doors famous for their unique architectural tradition. After a sumptuous lunch at your beach hotel, you will be taken on a guided tour of the countryside to the spice plantations. This place has a rich history, and you will be welcomed by the rich aroma of spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon. Return to your beach hotel for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Pongwe Beach Hotel, Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, Melia Zanzibar Beach Resort
Meal Plan: Half Board(DB)
Day 8Zanzibar Full Day
A full day of sun and beach at your hotel enjoying the hotels facilities. Overnight at the beach hotel.
Overnight: Pongwe Beach Hotel, Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, Melia Zanzibar Beach Resort
Meal Plan: Half Board(DB)
Day 9Beach Hotel - Zanzibar Airport
On your last day, enjoy the rest of your stay by relaxing in the pool or beach while taking in as much sunshine as possible, in the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight back home. Thus, marking the end of your memorable safari with us……………
SAFARI STARTS IN ARUSHA AND ENDS IN ZANZIBAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Cancelation Policy
Cancellations received by Silverbird 60 days or more prior to departure are subject to a 15% or $250 (whichever is higher) per person cancellation penalty. Generally, the following charges will apply from the date on which the company receives the written notification:
59 – 30 days 50 % refund.
29 – 15 days 25 % refund.
14 – 0 days Nil refund.
The Quote for the above private safari during Peak season 01 July – 31 Oct 2024
| Price Guidelines – Per Person in US dollars | ||||||
| 9 days package cost per person in USD (NET) | ||||||
| 3STAR Accommodations | 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX |
| Price per person | 5,550.00 | 3,955.00 | 3,575.00 | 3,335.00 | 3,350.00 | 3,195.00 |
| 3 Star Hotels: Arusha Planet Lodge – Arusha, Angata Tarangire – Tarangire, Embalakai Authentic – Serengeti, Rhotia Valley – Ngorongoro, Pongwe Beach – Zanzibar (or similar hotel category) | ||||||
| 4STAR Accommodations | 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX |
| Price per Person | 6,225.00 | 4,760.00 | 4,380.00 | 4,190.00 | 4,055.00 | 3,950.00 |
| 4 Star Hotels: Arusha Serena – Arusha, Tarangire Sopa – Tarangire, Serengeti Serena – Serengeti, Ngorongoro Serena – Ngorongoro, Royal Zanzibar – Zanzibar (or similar hotel category) | ||||||
| 5STAR Accommodations | 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX |
| Price per person | 7,165.00 | 5,430.00 | 5,045.00 | 4,955.00 | 4,820.00 | 4,765.00 |
| 5 Star Hotels: Arusha Coffee – Arusha, Elephant Spring – Tarangire, Serengeti Sametu – Serengeti, Ngorongoro Lion Paw – Ngorongoro, Melia Zanzibar – Zanzibar (or similar hotel category) | ||||||
NB:
- The listed prices are approximate estimations of what it will cost during the seasons as indicated – for the listed properties OR similar.
- The pricing for 3 Pax and 5 Pax above: for 3pax – is based on the use of a triple room by 3 Pax and for 5 pax – is based on the use of one double room and one triple room
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