Overview
Our romantic East Africa safari deal to Zanzibar and Tanzania showcases the very best of Tanzania wildlife and parks with dreamy days on the famous spice island of Zanzibar for your complete indulgence. Spoil yourself with the drama of East Africa’s most beautiful landscapes, from the open grasslands and silver service dining of the Serengeti to the jaw-dropping Ngorongoro Crater and island beach escape. Share a cosy treehouse in the heart of Lake Manyara and catch lions lounging in the forks of trees and hundreds of pink flamingos wading in clear waters!
Destinations visited
Included
DURATION 10 NIGHTS
CAN BE EXTENDED
STARTS FROM Arusha, Tanzania
ENDS AT Arusha, Tanzania
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1
2 NIGHTS, FULL BOARD BASIS
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and find assistance to board your scheduled flight to Manyara Airstrip. Land and meet your andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge representative for your first game drive to the lodge. Explore Lake Manyara National Park’s magnificent wilderness, from its Rift Valley soda lake to dense woodlands and steep mountainsides. The park is famous for its unusual tree-climbing lions and the vast elephant herds it was established to protect.
Day 2
Marvel at nature’s beauty at andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge from your elegant Stilted Treehouse in the huge old mahogany tree branches with ensuite bath, outdoor shower and private viewing deck. Unique night game drives and a scenic bicycle ride take you around Lake Manyara with expert &Beyond guides. Cycle through the bustling village and interact with the friendly, local people and admire bright pink flocks of flamingos. Unforgettable Pan-African food is served in the boma and on the lakeshore.
Day 3
2 NIGHTS, FULL BOARD BASIS
Early morning breakfast before a safari vehicle drive back to the Manyara airstrip, to meet a representative from andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge who will drive you to the lodge. Nicknamed the venue where “Maasai meets Versailles” this remarkable lodge is eccentric in architecture and style! Thirty suites are separated into 3 intimate camps, adorned with gracious antiques, fine chandeliers, bold fireplaces and Maasai-inspired décor. Dine in a domed dining area and enjoy compelling adventures into the crater!
Day 4
Activities include game drives into the crater and beyond, Crater Floor Banquet, Crater View Walk, Olduvai Gorge & Shifting Sands Tour, Hadzabe Bushmen Experience, Lake Eyasi Walk, Empakai Crater Hike, Private Sundowners on the Rim, Private Dinner in the Wine Store and more. Sample the lodge fudge, get to know the zebra that open taps by themselves and make some gorgeous Maasai beadwork with the local Maasai women.
Days 5 – 7
3 NIGHTS, FULL BOARD BASIS
Tuck into a sensational breakfast feast then drive back to Lake Manyara Airstrip, for your scheduled flight to andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas. What a cool experience in a Bedouin-style tent with an ensuite bathroom and outside bucket shower, a mobile camp that moves with the Great Migration into secret and remote havens of the Serengeti. Discover two intimate camps featuring 8 ensuite safari tents each, with elegant dining under canvas and decadent lounging areas with tasty homemade treats for teas.
Days 8 – 10
3 NIGHTS, FULL BOARD BASIS
Drive to the airstrip, board your scheduled flight to Zanzibar Airport via Arusha. Arrive in Zanzibar and drive to the crossing point for Mnemba Island. Take a boat ride to Mnemba Island Lodge where you get to wade in shallow water as there is no jetty. Be spoilt at andBeyond Mnemba Island during your island break away in a Zanzibari Banda with an ensuite shower only. Discover a down-to-earth paradise where 10 rustic chic bandas with palm tree roofs hide in a tropical casuarina pine forest fringed by a white coral sand beach. Private beach dinners and water sports galore!
Day 11
Depart by boat to the crossing point, where a member of the local team will meet and transfer you to Zanzibar International Airport for your flight to Dar es Salaam Domestic Airport. Arrive at the Domestic Terminal of Dar es Salaam International Airport, meet a local representative and transfer to the International Terminal for your outbound flight. Ciao for now!
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