November 28, 2011

A taste of Tanzania - 22 days/21 nights

Our Adventure journey are going to: Arusha - Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti National Park - Culture and History - Zanzibar - Stone Town - Safari Blue - Swimming with dolphins - Beachlife - Ruaha National Park - Mikumi National Park - Dar es Salaam - Shopping - Sightseeing - The Lighthouse Beach Resort.

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From the endless plains of the Serengeti through "Garden of Eden - The Ngorongoro Crater" on to wild and untouched Ruaha National Park, til beachlife on Zanzibar and The Lighthouse Beach Resort, discover the best of Tanzania. In the company of our expert guides, explore the world's best game parks in pursuit of Africa’s ‘Big 5’, culture and the white beaches of the Indian Ocean.


Vis A Taste of Tanzania (22 days) i et større kart

Our agile 4x4s will get you to close to some of the planet’s most amazing wildlife. And, with full service lodging, you can stay close to the action without having to worry about the chores—so you can focus on the magnificent terrain and fantastic views.

If you're craving for cultural experiences, wildlife encounters and the azure blue ocean that will leave you breathless, here's the fix.

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Day 1 Home town - Arusha

You meet at your Airport for early morning flight with, via Amsterdam (or similar) to Kilimanjaro airport, near Arusha, arriving in the evening. Here you will be picked up by Paka Adventures Ltd. who will take you to the hotel that is not far from the airport.

Here it's possible to have some food before bed, waiting for those who are tired after the journey. You have a great day ahead of you tomorrow.

Day 2 Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast we drive into the Ngorongoro Crater, which once was a huge volcano. The crater is 20 km in diameter and 600 feet deep and hides a wonderful protected natural area inhabited partly by the elephants, zebras, lions and rhinos.

Also living here is the semi-nomadic Maasai tribe known worldwide for its unique clothing and culture. Tonight we overnight on the crater rim.



Day 3 Serengeti

Today, the world famous Serengeti National Park, are providing for today's memorable images and stories. Serengeti is the area where variety of nature- and animal films are recorded. The famous movie the "Lion King" is also based on landscape and nature in the Serengeti.

On our way we pass by Olduvai Gorge, the home of our forefathers, where we have found the oldest remains of our ancestors. Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.

Day 4 Serengeti

Today we will spend all day to become known in the Serengeti, and to pursue new fantastic animal experiences. If we are lucky, this can be the season to find the huge migration of millions of wildebeest and zebras.

Day 5 Serengeti - Zanzibar

If you'd like it, we can have a little drive in the park to look for the lions that are easiest to find early in the morning. Afterwards we eat breakfast and head for the airport for a 1.5 hour-long flight to Zanzibar. After a great ride with wonderful views, we are now ready to explore Zanzibar's secrets.

A guide will pick you up at the airport and take you to the hotel. After checking in, we leave for a guided tour of Stone Town where you will visit the Sultan's palace and the slave market, and a great trip to one of Zanzibar's many luxuriant spice plantations. You will enjoy the night at the grand hotel

Mtoni Marine, a hotel just outside of Stone Town, with a great swimming pool, AC, a small beach and two restaurants with excellent food. Here you can enjoy good food and good service the next three nights.

Day 6 Zanzibar

This is the day for learning about the history, architecture and life in Stone Town. A guide will take you to churce, museums, slave dungeons, through the narrow streets of Stone Town, and to the market itself. In addition to this you will visit one of Zanzibar's many spice farms.

Day 7 Safari Blue - Experience the wet part of Zanzibar...

Today we set sail out to sea with a dhow, an Arab sailing boat. For those who wish to explore the mangroves, there will be opportunity for canoeing in the mangroves. There are also plenty of time for swimming and exploring the exotic snorkelling paradise.

The lucky ones also experience to see the dolphins jump out of the water along the gunwale. A sight for the eye (and camera)! Included in this tour is a great lunch, based on sea secrets, exotic spices and tropical fruits. Included is also drinks served during the trip.

Day 8 Zanzibar

Today we suggest an unforgettable experience on a trip where you spend the morning and afternoon to swim with dolphins, far offshore. But to get to the big dolphin herds, we need to get up early in the morning.



After the dolphin trip you will be taken to east coast to the village Matemwe for relaxation and beach life.

Day 9 Zanzibar

This day you can relax or possibly book a trip directly from the hotel. Are you fond of diving, then Zanzibar have fantastic dive sites. Zanzibar is an archipelago that is full of opportunities.

Day 10 Zanzibar

This day you can relax or possibly book a trip directly from the hotel. Are you fond of diving, then Zanzibar have fantastic dive sites. Zanzibar is an archipelago that is full of opportunities.

Day 11 Zanzibar – Ruaha

After checking out of the hotel, we'll transport you to the airport for your flight to Ruaha National Park. There you will meet our vehicle who will take you on an amazing safari in the wild nature of Ruaha. Dinner and accommodation just outside the park boarders.



Day 12 Ruaha

Full day safari in Ruaha National Park. Same accommodation as the night before.

Day 13 Ruaha – Iringa

After a solid breakfast you will be heading to Iringa town where you will visit Isimila Old Age before you go and spend some time with the children at an orphanage just outside town. Tonight you will be staying in a town hotel.

Day 14 Iringa - Mikumi

Leaving Iringa after breakfast going to Mikumi. Afternoon safari in Mikumi National Park. Dinner and overnight in a lodge inside the park.

Day 15 Mikumi – Dar es Salaam

Early morning safari before breakfast. Around noon you will go to Dar es Salaam. BB accommodation at Beachcomber Hotel.

Day 16 "Dar by night!"

Resting day at the hotel before you go out to experience the rhythm of "Dar by night"!

Day 17 City tour

City tour to the village museum with cultural music and dancing, the woodcarvers market in Mwenge, textile and tourism market at Slip Way and the fish market on the way out to the village Kimbiji for fullboard accommodation at The Lighthouse Beach Resort.



Day 18 - 21 "Your home away from home!"

Enjoy the quiet peace with the breeze from the ocean and the relaxing sound of the waves washing the beach...

Day 22

Transport to the airport for your flight home!

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