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Tanzania - Northen Safari and Beach Holiday Day 1 – Depart UK with Kenya Airways Depart London Heathrow 2000 arrive Nairobi 06:30 +1 KQ 101 Day 2 – Arrive Tanzania Depart Nairobi 0800 arrive Kilimanjaro 08:50 KQ 6724 On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred to Arusha for dinner and your overnight stay. Overnight at the Novotel Mt. Meru Hotel (or similar) Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, the Novotel Mount Meru is the ideal starting point for safaris. 192 rooms offering views of the Golf Course on one side and the Mountain on the other. The hotel also has several restaurants, shops, a swimming pool and conference facilities. Day 3 – Lake Manyara This morning we depart for Lake Manyara. We have lunch at the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. An afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, with the possibility of sighting the famous tree-climbing lions. Here you can see a variety of habitats and diverse animals and birds. Witness the large flock of flamingos descending on Lake Manyara before your dinner. Overnight at the Kirurumu Tented Lodge (or similar) A luxury tented lodge built on the Gregorian Escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. Set in this stunning location, it overlooks Lake Manyara to Mount Losimongori and miles of seemingly untouched Africa. Kirurumu is sympathetically and unobtrusively built of local materials, inspired by the nearby traditional Mbulu (Iraqw) tribal dwellings. The well spaced tents are private and secluded, each raised on a base of natural stone. Bedrooms are comfortable with twin or double beds with duvets. The modern en-suite bathrooms have hot and cold water and flush toilets. Day 4 - Serengeti After breakfast, we depart for Serengeti. On arrival you will have lunch at your lodge. There is then time for an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight at a Serengeti lodge. The park is fantastic in its natural beauty and unequalled in its scientific value. This vast expanse of land is home to about 4 million animals. Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge (or similar) The complex is superbly situated in the Nyarboro Hills, an area of intense natural beauty. The acacia woodland on the lower slopes of the hills and the all-year-round springs have created an ideal habitat for many species of game living in this area. The elevated position of the lodge provides guests with a cooling breeze above the sun baked plains and sweeping panoramic views of timeless Africa. Day 5 - Serengeti After breakfast, we take a full day game drive in the Serengeti with a picnic lunch. The Serengeti National Park is as big as Northern Ireland, and the most popular wildlife sanctuary in the world. It has been a protected area since the 1940's, and was accorded national park status in 1951. In 1981, the Serengeti was inscribed onto the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. Dinner and overnight at your lodge. Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge (or similar) Day 6 - Serengeti Another full day game drive in the Serengeti with a picnic lunch. The following statistics of wildlife population is a small indication of the immensity of the Serengeti: 700,000 Thompson gazelles, 65,000 Topi, 50,000 Grant gazelles, 1,500,000 wildebeest, 200,000 zebras, 2,000 lions, 800 leopards, 4,000 hyenas, 200 wild dogs, 500 cheetahs, 500 species of birds, more than 30 species of large herbivores...the list goes on. Dinner and overnight at your lodge. Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge (or similar) Day 7 - Ngorongoro After breakfast, we have a final game drive in Serengeti National Park. After lunch, we depart for Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge, a site of archaeological findings, where traces of pre- historic man dating back to 3.5 million years ago have been discovered. We arrive at our lodge in time for dinner. Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge (or similar) Spread along the uppermost rim of the Ngorongoro World Heritage Site. The lodge offers breathtaking views of the crater floor far below. Each room is a suite with two Queen-Sized beds. Day 8 - Ngorongoro After breakfast, a full day tour of Ngorongoro. Ngorongoro was an active volcano some eight million years ago, whose cone collapsed, leaving a crater. It is the largest unbroken caldera in the world, the second largest extinct crater in the world, and today shelters the most beautiful wildlife haven left on earth with a spectacular concentration of animals and stunning views. A picnic lunch is included on the way. Dinner and overnight at your lodge. Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge (or similar) Day 9 - Tarangire After breakfast, depart for Tarangire, where we have lunch at a Tarangire Lodge. In the afternoon, take a game drive of Tarangire National Park. During the dry season, Tarangire is spectacular in its concentration of wildlife. Many of the migratory species come back to the permanent waters of the Tarangire river, from which the park derives its name. Large herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, eland, and oryx gather until the beginning of the rains when they migrate to other areas for grazing. Overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge (or similar) The 'low profile' structure of this lodge is tucked away well into a wooded hillside valley overlooking the Tarangire Hill. This splendid lodge lives fully up to the 5 star reputation of the Sopa chain of hotels scattered throughout the region. Day 10 – Tarangire to Zanzibar After breakfast, we take a short game drive in Tarangire National Park. We then depart for Arusha, where we have lunch, before arriving at the airport to check-in for your domestic flight to Zanzibar. On arrival we transfer to hotel for dinner. Overnight at the Tembo Hotel (or similar – half board) This 19th century building is ornamented with Zanzibari traditional furniture and antiques. One of the very few stone town hotels with beach accessibility as well as a swimming pool. Rooms are all self contained and air conditioned. Day 11 - Zanzibar A free day at the Tembo hotel. Zanzibar has a rich and ancient past, having been the centre for travellers sailing from distant lands of the Middle East by dhows. Optional tours in Zanzibar include a city tour, Jozani forest, Prison Island and a Spice tour. Dinner and overnight at the Tembo Hotel (or similar – half board) Day 12 – Zanzibar’s East Coast We transfer to our hotel located on the beautiful East Coast. The day is yours to relax. Overnight at the The Bluebay Beach Resort (or similar – half board) Situated on one of the finest wide, white, sandy beaches on the island of Zanzibar. Located on the East Coast in an area known as Kiwengwa, the hotel features 88 well decorated and spacious rooms. A comfortable breezy lounge leads to the restaurant, both with views of the pool and the sea beyond. Recreational facilities include a swimming pool, flood lit tennis court, fitness centre and diving centre with watersports including windsurfing and sailing. With more then 1000 exotic palms, the sparkling white beach and the azure sea with its coral reef offering particularly warm and safe swimming, the Blue Bay is certainly one of the finest hotels on the island of Zanzibar. Overnight at the The Bluebay Beach Resort (or similar – half board) Day 13 & 14 - Zanzibar’s East Coast Two full day’s of relaxing with tranquil, warm tropical waters and many miles of beautiful sandy beaches on the Indian Ocean. Overnight at the The Bluebay Beach Resort (or similar – half board) Day 15 – Transfer to Dar-es-salaam Today we transfer to Dar-es-salaam by boat and upon arrival transfer for to our hotel for the evening. Overnight at New Africa Hotel on bed and breakfast basis Newly re-furbished and under new management, this hotel is of a good four star standard. Located in the heart of the city's banking and shopping district. Day 16 – Depart Tanzania The day is free to explore the city and its rich and diverse culture. Later in the afternoon, we transfer to Dar-es-Salaam International Airport for your international flight. Depart Dar Es Salaam Nairobi 18:00 arrive Nairobi 20:30 KQ 6725 Depart Nairobi 2350 arrive London Heathrow 06:45 +1 KQ 102 Day 17 – Arrive UK Top of page>> |
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