About the trip
Simple hotels (8 nt), full-service camping (4 nts). with Breakfast Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu Your G for Good Moment: Clean Cookstove Project Visit, Mto wa Mbu Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group. Lake Manyara wildlife safari drive. Serengeti wildlife safari drives. Ngorongoro Crater wildlife safari drive. Scenic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar. Orientation walk in Stone Town. Spice plantation guided tour. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.Simple hotels (8 nt), full-service camping (4 nts). with BreakfastSimple hotels (8 nt), full-service camping (4 nts). with BreakfastSimple hotels (8 nt), full-service camping (4 nts). with All MealsSimple hotels (8 nt), full-service camping (4 nts). with All MealsSimple hotels (8 nt), full-service camping (4 nts). with BreakfastSimple hotels (8 nt), full-service camping (4 nts). with BreakfastSimple hotels (8 nt), full-service camping (4 nts). with BreakfastSimple hotels (8 nt), full-service camping (4 nts). with Breakfast
Highlights
- Enjoy wildlife drives in the Serengeti, savour traditional cuisine in a local village, take in the views at Ngorongoro Crater, meet local artisans on a village walk, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town, take in the aromas of a spice plantation tour, relax on a tropical beach.
Meals
Accommodation
Included in the price
Nairobi
- Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu
- Your G for Good Moment: Clean Cookstove Project Visit, Mto wa Mbu
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group. Lake Manyara wildlife safari drive. Serengeti wildlife safari drives. Ngorongoro Crater wildlife safari drive. Scenic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar. Orientation walk in Stone Town. Spice plantation guided tour. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Nairobi
- Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu
- Your G for Good Moment: Clean Cookstove Project Visit, Mto wa Mbu
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group. Lake Manyara wildlife safari drive. Serengeti wildlife safari drives. Ngorongoro Crater wildlife safari drive. Scenic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar. Orientation walk in Stone Town. Spice plantation guided tour. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Nairobi
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2: Nairobi/arusha
Journey across the border into Tanzania, arriving in the picturesque town of Arusha in the afternoon. Spend some time exploring the town and its bustling markets, and have another night in the comfort of a hotel. Upon arrival into Arusha, you may be joined by other G Adventures travellers starting the Tanzania portion of the trip.
Day 3: Arusha/mto Wa Mbu
- Travel to Mto wa Mbu village and take part in a cultural walk to learn about village life in the area. Meet the women who run the village tours and enjoy a delicious home made traditional lunch.
- Spend the afternoon viewing wildlife along the main road that winds through a lush cool forests of Lake Manyara National Park, overgrown with ficus trees and covered with bromeliads.
- This area is truly stunning, as the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment provides a gorgeous backdrop. Search for the phenomenal birdlife, tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos.
Day 4: Mto Wa Mbu/serengeti National Park
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on to Serengeti National Park. En route marvel at the sheer vastness of this territory, and spot the multitude of animal and birdlife while cruising through this acacia-accented savanna.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Rise early for a morning wildlife safari drive, returning in time for lunch. Continue the search for the "big five" in the afternoon while taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains.
Day 6: Serengeti National Park/ngorongoro
The rich pasture and permanent water of the Crater floor supports a resident population of more than 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals.
Day 7: Ngorongoro/arusha
Visit an authentic Maasai village and the G Adventures-supported Clean Cookstove Project, then return to Arusha for the night.
Day 8: Arusha
A free day to explore Arusha, or relax at the lodge.
Day 9: Arusha/stone Town
Transfer to the airport for a short, but scenic flight to this island paradise. Arrive in Stone Town in time for lunch and an orientation walk. If you opt to continue on for a longer tour of Stone Town, you will be visiting the Old Slave Market, House of Wonders, Palace Museum; entrance to these sites are optional and are to be purchased on site.
Day 10: Beach Day In Zanzibar
Visit a local spice plantation for a guided tour. Continue to the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of Zanzibar's beautiful coast.
Day 11: Beach Day In Zanzibar
Enjoy free time to lounge on the beach, snorkel, or tour the island.
Day 12: Beach Day In Zanzibar
Enjoy free time to lounge on the beach, snorkel, or tour the island.
Day 13: Stone Town
Onward travel should be booked no earlier than 2:30pm.
