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8 days & 7 nights in
ZANZIBAR & MAINLAND TANZANIA
JUNE 16-23, 2024
AND
jUNE 23-30, 2024
Each group will be capped at 8-9 people.
safari & Island adventure
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Day 1
We will meet up at Zanzibar airport and fly out together to mainland Tanzania. Upon arrival, we will be driven to Lake Manyara National Park where we will be staying at an upscale campsite inside the park. We'll settle in before our big day ahead.
Day 2
After breakfast we will head over to Ngorongoro Crater for our first safari. This crater, which was voted as one of the seven natural wonders in Africa, is the largest intact volcanic caldera on earth and has therefore become its own ecosystem and one of the most densely populated natural sanctuaries for African mammals. From the comfort of a Land Rover, get ready to see a wide variety of wildlife.
Our second safari will start bright and early. We will go to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is most famous for the amount of elephant herds, but expect to spot many other animals as well. After lunch in the park we will be driven back to the airport where we will return to Zanzibar. Once back, we will be driven to the east coast of the island where we will be staying in a private oceanfront villa. We will be welcomed by dinner cooked by our private chef.
Day 3
Itinerary
To start we will head over to the Bahia Palace. This 200 year old historic palace shows off the Moroccan love of stunning architecture. Everywhere you turn you'll be pulling out your camera! Afterwards, we will wander in to the narrow alleys of Mellah, also known as the Jewish Quarters, with a stop at spice shop that is run by women. Free time in the late afternoon and then dinner together at a lovely rooftop spot.
ZANZIBAR/TANZANIA
SAFARI & ADVENTURE TRIP
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8 days & 7 nights in
ZANZIBAR & MAINLAND TANZANIA
*this itinerary will be done in opposite order for the second group
JUNE 16-23, 2024
AND
JUNE 23-30, 2024
Each group will be capped at 8-9 people.
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Plan to wake up to stunning views of the Indian Ocean as you make your way to the rooftop terrace for breakfast. Today will be a mixture of enjoying our surroundings and also taking a short drive into Paje where we will visit a Fair Trade Seaweed Farm Women's Initiative. There we will learn how the body care products are made and have a chance to shop these organic handmade items. There will also be the opportunity shop at other spots in Paje. Afterwards we will return to our villa for rest and another delicious dinner.
In the early morning, you will have the opportunity to join in on an optional experience of a dolphin safari. See below for more information on this experience. In the afternoon, we will be taken on a tour of a nearby village to learn more about local life. We will then go to an acrobatic school where we can see the wonderful things happening at this local initiative and also join in on the fun.
Day 6
We will be picked up in the morning for a day on the water off the southwestern side of the island. We will eat breakfast on a sailboat as it takes us out to a tidal sandbank where you can sunbathe on the pure white sand or explore the crystal clear waters. From there, we will go snorkeling and then starfish diving. We will then be taken to a hidden mangrove lagoon for a swim. Finally, we will finish with freshly prepared seafood barbecue on a private island. We will sail back to shore to finish the day off relaxing at the villa.
Day 7
In the late morning, we will go to a spice farm to learn about Zanzibar's largest export. After a tour we will be enjoying a traditional Swahili lunch. The rest of the day will be spent relaxing or enjoying the beach in front of our villa.
Itinerary
Day 1
We will meet up at Zanzibar airport and fly out together to mainland Tanzania. Upon arrival, we will be driven to Lake Manyara National Park where we will be staying at an upscale campsite inside the park. We'll settle in before our big day ahead.
Day 2
After breakfast we will head over to Ngorongoro Crater for our first safari. This crater, which was voted as one of the seven natural wonders in Africa, is the largest intact volcanic caldera on earth and has therefore become its own ecosystem and one of the most densely populated natural sanctuaries for African mammals. From the comfort of a Land Rover, get ready to see a wide variety of wildlife.
Our second safari will start bright and early. We will go to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is most famous for the amount of elephant herds, but expect to spot many other animals as well. After lunch in the park we will be driven back to the airport where we will return to Zanzibar. Once back, we will be driven to the east coast of the island where we will be staying in a private oceanfront villa. We will be welcomed by dinner cooked by our private chef.
Day 3
In the early morning, you will have the opportunity to join in on an optional experience of a dolphin safari. See below for more information on this experience. In the afternoon, we will be taken on a tour of a nearby village to learn more about local life. We will then go to an acrobatic school where we can see the wonderful things happening at this local initiative and also join in on the fun.
Day 4
Plan to wake up to stunning views of the Indian Ocean as you make your way to the rooftop terrace for breakfast. Today will be a mixture of enjoying our surroundings and also taking a short drive into Paje where we will visit a Fair Trade Seaweed Farm Women's Initiative. There we will learn how the body care products are made and have a chance to shop these organic handmade items. There will also be the opportunity shop at other spots in Paje. Afterwards we will return to our villa for rest and another delicious dinner.
Day 5
*This itinerary is subject to change. While we will include all of these activities, the days they take place may be swapped.
Day 8
We will enjoy our last rooftop breakfast before being driven to the airport to bid goodbye to our group and this beautiful land.
*this itinerary will be done in opposite order for the second group
Tanzania, like all of Africa, is still recovering from colonization and stolen resources. This means that as a developing country it can sometimes experience power outages or other small disruptions. This is usually brief and locals can help guests accommodate. You will see other indications of some of the struggles of the locals. But we ask that if you sign up for this trip, you come with a heart and mind ready to learn and see the beauty of this place and the strengths in the local culture. We will have a zero tolerance for any derogatory comments about the way of life, culture, or people of this beautiful land. Those in our group are also asked to not engage in any activity that contributes to beggar/bestower mentality such as handing out money or candy. As much as possible, we have done our best to make sure, whether by who we hire or how we tip, that money spent on this trip goes back into local hands. If you have any questions about our stances, please feel free to ask us before signing up.
special notes
optional dolphin safari
You will have the option of adding on a dolphin safari for an extra $100. This exciting 2-3 hour safari will begin in the early morning where you will be driven to the southern side of the island and get onto a small boat to go out to where the dolphins often are found. Once you find the wild dolphins, you can jump off the boat with snorkel gear to see the magic of the dolphins swimming below and by you. While the multiple small boat captains are very skilled in finding the dolphins, and are able to about 90% of the time, it is not a guarantee that this will always happen. The sea can sometimes be a bit choppy in this area, so this excursion is also not recommended for pregnant women or those who suffer from motion sickness.
trip cost
Shared room in both locations- two single beds or one king bed available:
• $3,550/person
Private room in Zanzibar villa and shared tent on Safari:
• $3,950/person
Private room at both locations:
• $4,150
what's included
• Upscale camping accommodations inside a National Park for 2 nights
• Luxury private beachfront accommodations in Zanzibar for 5 nights
• All breakfasts
• Four lunches
• All dinners
• Round trip domestic flights to get to the Safari location
• Safari in Tarangire National Park
• Safari in Ngorongoro Crater
• Safari guide
• Entrance fees to all the parks
• Pool access at our camping site and a private pool in Zanzibar
• All transportation during our trip
• Snorkeling
• Island Hopping via a sailboat
• Village Tour
• Spice Farm Tour
• Tour of a Seaweed Farm Fair Trade Initiative
• Tips for all activities
• Drinking water as the tap water is not safe for consumption
what's not
• Airline tickets to get to Zanzibar
• 4 lunches
• Spending money
• Mandatory travel insurance (usually costs under $50)
• Optional Dolphin Safari
*The first $1,000 is due at sign-up and is non-refundable unless you are able to find a replacement for your spot. The rest of the payment is due 60 days prior to the beginning of the trip. There is a 3% fee for credit card payments.
accommodations
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trip cost
Shared room in both locations- two single beds or one king bed available:
• $3,550/person
Private room in Zanzibar villa and shared tent on Safari
• $3,950/person
Private room at both locations
• $4,150
what's included
• Upscale camping accommodations inside a National Park for 2 nights
• Luxury private beachfront accommodations in Zanzibar for 5 nights
• All breakfasts
• Four lunches
• All dinners
• Round trip domestic flights to get to the Safari location
• Safari in Tarangire National Park
• Safari in Ngorongoro Crater
• Safari guide
• Entrance fees to all the parks
• Pool access at our camping site and a private pool in Zanzibar
• All transportation during our trip
• Snorkeling
• Island Hopping via a sailboat
• Village Tour
• Spice Farm Tour
• Tour of a Seaweed Farm Fair Trade Initiative
• Tips for all activities
• Drinking water as the tap water is not safe for consumption
what's not
• Airline tickets to get to Zanzibar
• 4 lunches
• Spending money
• Mandatory travel insurance (usually costs under $50)
• Optional Dolphin Safari
*The first $1,000 is due at sign-up and is non-refundable unless you are able to find a replacement for your spot. The rest of the payment is due 60 days prior to the beginning of the trip. There is a 3% fee for credit card payments.
accommodations
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