Overview
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
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| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (5 days)
ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA
You arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and are met by your driver-guide, who takes you on the 45-minute drive to your hotel in Arusha, at the foot of Mount Meru. The transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport takes about 45 to 60 minutes along a tarmac road, passing farmland and the towns of Usa River. The city is the safari capital of Tanzania, and your guide can help you with currency, SIM cards and any last-minute purchases. The rest of the day is free to rest after your flight, or to walk to the Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre and the local markets. You rest at a standard budget camp, with a hot shower, a comfortable bed and a hearty dinner after the day outdoors. Next on the route: Fly to Zanzibar and explore Stone Town.
FLY TO ZANZIBAR AND EXPLORE STONE TOWN
After breakfast you transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar, where you are met and taken to Stone Town, the old merchant quarter and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The carved wooden doors, with brass studs and elaborate designs, are among the most photographed features of the town. Your guide leads a walk through the narrow alleys past carved wooden doors, Arab houses, mosques and the old Portuguese fort, with stops at the Old Slave Market memorial, the House of Wonders and the lively Darajani market. Stone Town became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 for its mix of Swahili, Arab, Indian and European architecture. Your night is at a friendly budget beach hotel with fan or air-conditioned rooms and a short stroll to the water.
BEACH DAYS ON ZANZIBAR
Your days on the island are free to relax on the white sand beaches of the north or east coast, where the water is warm and clear and coconut palms shade the shore. Popular optional excursions include a boat trip to Mnemba Atoll for snorkelling with turtles and tropical fish, a visit to the Jozani Forest to see the rare red colobus monkeys, a dolphin-watching trip from Kizimkazi and the Prison Island tortoise sanctuary. Dolphins can be seen at Kizimkazi in the south, and boat trips leave early in the morning. You can swim, snorkel on the coral reefs, join a dhow cruise at sunset, or try diving, kitesurfing or paddle-boarding with local operators. Traditional dhow boats still sail along the coast, and a sunset dhow cruise is a good way to end the day. The north coast at Nungwi and Kendwa has deeper water, so swimming is possible at any time of day, and the sunsets are excellent. Your night is at a friendly budget beach hotel with fan or air-conditioned rooms and a short stroll to the water. Tomorrow's programme: Beach days on Zanzibar.
BEACH DAYS ON ZANZIBAR
Your days on the island are free to relax on the white sand beaches of the north or east coast, where the water is warm and clear and coconut palms shade the shore. Dolphins can be seen at Kizimkazi in the south, and boat trips leave early in the morning. The east coast beaches, such as Paje and Jambiani, are known for kitesurfing, and the water changes colour with the tide. Seaweed farming is done by local women on the east coast, and you can see them tending the lines at low tide. Your night is at a friendly budget beach hotel with fan or air-conditioned rooms and a short stroll to the water.
DEPARTURE FROM TANZANIA
After breakfast you check out and your driver-guide takes you to the airport for your flight home, or to your next destination. Please let us know if you would like to add a beach stay, a Kilimanjaro climb or a cultural experience to your next trip. Please let us know if you want to extend your stay with a beach holiday or another safari, and we will arrange it for you. Kilimanjaro Airport is about 45 minutes from Arusha, and the check-in desks usually open three hours before departure.
Rates Per Person
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Zanzibar and ends in Zanzibar.
Airport Information
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Zanzibar) is the most common arrival point for this trip.
Transfer Information
We meet you at the airport and handle every transfer between destinations throughout your trip.
Accommodation Before/After
Want an extra night in Arusha, Moshi or Zanzibar before or after your trip? Just ask and we will arrange it.