Serengeti to Zanzibar Overland Safari & Participation Camping

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From

CAD 2,099

Duration

9 days

Countries

Tanzania

Activity

easy

Group size

Max 20

The adventure

Tanzania boasts some pretty epic sites and this 9-day tour includes all the must-sees. From the mountains to grassland savanna, and the beautiful island paradise of Zanzibar, you’ll see mighty elephants, search for the “big five” through the Serengeti, and immerse yourself in the wilds of this mighty country all while camping and travelling overland in a comfortable vehicle.

Arrive at any time. Tonight after a brief welcome meeting, choose to get to know your group members with an optional group dinner at a nearby local restaurant in Arusha

Prepare for a wildlife safari experience in one of the most famous national parks in Africa; the Serengeti. Travel from Arusha and begin a 3-day, 2-night excursion with a safari drive through the park.

Head out on a final morning safari in the Serengeti before continuing on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, famous for its magnificent wildlife viewing opportunities. Set up camp in the late afternoon near the crater rim and simply soak in this beautiful setting.

Day by day

A serene view of a hot air balloon floating over the African savannah at sunrise, perfect for travel and adventure themes.

Your journey through

Tanzania

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9-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time. Tonight after a brief welcome meeting, choose to get to know your group members with an optional group dinner at a nearby local restaurant in Arusha

Arrive at any time. Tonight after a brief welcome meeting, choose to get to know your group members with an optional group dinner at a nearby local restaurant in Arusha

Day 2Prepare for a wildlife safari experience in one…Serengeti

Serengeti

Day 3Head out on a final morning safari…Serengeti

A herd of wildebeest and zebras grazing in the Maasai Mara, Kenya.

Serengeti

Day 4Adventure down to the crater floor…Arusha

A solitary hyena walks through the lush grasslands of Ngorongoro, Tanzania.

Arusha

Adventure down to the crater floor for a final safari experience in an area surrounded by the high walls. Exit the crater in the late morning and drive in the 4x4 safari vehicles back to Arusha. Stop along the way at Mto wa Mbu for a cultural walk and experience daily life in this rural town. Then, sit down for a traditional lunch with members from the local community.

Day 5Depart from Arusha early in your private vehicle…

A vibrant wildlife scene in Ngorongoro, Tanzania featuring a herd of wildebeests grazing against a backdrop of lush, green hills.

Arusha

Depart from Arusha early in your private vehicle towards Bagamoyo. Enjoy the Tanzanian countryside passing by and be on the lookout for the blue waters of the Indian Ocean in the distance. The group will spend the night in Bagamoyo before transferring to Dar es Salaam and the island beaches of Zanzibar.

Day 6Travel from Bagamoyo to Dar es Salaam…Stone Town

Paved narrow street between aged stone residential houses with shabby facade in city

Stone Town

Travel from Bagamoyo to Dar es Salaam and hop on the ferry in the morning to the picturesque island beaches of Zanzibar. Spend the remainder of the day enjoying the sandy shores of this archipelago paradise. Set off on an orientation walk with your CEO in Stone Town.

Day 7Explore the heart of Zanzibar on your own

Explore the heart of Zanzibar on your own. Walk the winding streets, visit the various squares, and choose to try some tasty treats from pavement vendors. The group will travel to the tropical haven of Jambiani for the next few days.

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