Tanzania and Zanzibar

In flight.

Arriving at Kilimandjaro’s airport. Meeting our representative at the airport. Dinner ($) and checking in at the hotel.

Arusha
Arusha is the capital, located at the foot of Mt. Meru, near the Kilimandjaro, Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro national parks, and also near the Serengeti. To the north, Arusha National Park is close by.

Breakfast at the lodge, briefing by your driver-guide, departure for Manyara National Park. Cross the Masai steppe, dotted with many picturesque African villages, surrounded by cornfields, coffee plantations and banana plantations. Safari in Manyara National Park in search of elephants and giraffes, as well as lions, sometimes perched in the trees. Picnic lunch in the shade of the acacia trees. Then on to the plantation region and the small town of Karatu, at the foot of Ngorongoro. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Karatu
Travellers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro craters will inevitably pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands. Presided over by the imposing Ol Deani volcano, this colorful little town is a popular overnight stop for visitors to the region’s many game parks. The town offers a variety of activities, including a visit to the bustling market, beer tasting at a local brewery, a visit to a traditional Iraqi farm or a guided walk through the Ngorongoro forest in search of waterfalls and elephant caves. Whether you’re looking for cultural visits, hiking or cycling, an authentic rural Tanzanian experience or simply a break between safaris, this underrated town has a lot to offer.

Lake Manyara National Park
The 330 km2 Lake Manyara National Park, located on the main road to Ngorongoro, is renowned for the variety of its landscapes and the richness of its wildlife. You first pass through a small acacia forest, home to numerous baboons and exotic birds, before crossing the plains, often populated by herds of buffalo, and arriving at Lake Manyara. Elephants and giraffes can be seen at close quarters, with the occasional lion lounging on the branch of an acacia tree, for which the park is famous! At certain times of the year, the shores of the lake are populated by thousands of pink flamingos, as well as numerous pelicans, fish eagles, sacred ibises, crowned cranes and marabouts. Groups of hippos can be seen, sometimes out of the water. Over 400 species of birds live here, a birdwatcher’s delight.

After breakfast, drive west to the vast plains of the Serengeti. Crossing the Ngorongoro protected area. Before reaching the Serengeti, you’ll already be able to spot a multitude of animals. Game drive en route with picnic lunch. Afternoon game drive in the park in search of lions, elephants, giraffes and more. Check-in, dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Central Serengeti
The world’s most famous wildlife park is also its largest: 14,763 km2 of plains, an extension of Kenya’s Masai Mara. In Masai, Serengeti means “endless plains”. This park is part of the same unique ecosystem, comprising : Serengeti, Masai Mara, Loliondo, Ngorongoro, Maswa, Grumeti and Ikorongo. The immense plains of Serengeti are the setting for the annual migrations of wildebeest, gazelles and zebras, representing a total of almost 2 million herbivores. They come and go in constant search of grass, moving westwards and then northwards to reach the Mara River, the natural border between Kenya and Tanzania.

Breakfast followed by a day entirely devoted to safaris in the park. Depending on wildlife interest and weather conditions, lunch can be taken as a picnic, or at the lodge. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Serengeti
The world’s most famous wildlife park is also its largest: 14,763 km2 of plains as an extension of Kenya’s Masai Mara. In Masai, Serengeti means “endless plains”. This park is part of the same unique ecosystem, comprising : Serengeti, Masai Mara, Loliondo, Ngorongoro, Maswa, Grumeti and Ikorongo. The immense plains of Serengeti are the setting for the annual migrations of wildebeest, gazelles and zebras, representing a total of almost 2 million herbivores. They come and go in constant search of grasses, moving westwards and then northwards to reach the Mara River, the natural border between Kenya and Tanzania. Renowned for its abundance of cheetahs and lions, the Serengeti is above all famous for the annual migration of herbivores: an exceptional spectacle of thousands of wildebeest and zebra as far as the eye can see, in search of the greenest pastures!

Breakfast, then drive east towards the Ngorongoro Crater. You’ll descend into the heart of the crater for a fantastic safari experience. The symbiosis between the mammals and this magnificent site is pure bliss and an unforgettable experience. Picnic lunch in the heart of the crater, continuation of the safari then afternoon drive back up to Karatu. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is an exceptional wildlife viewing area, and it’s no surprise that it’s one of Tanzania’s main tourist attractions. Inside the crater, scenes of everyday wildlife play out as large herds of zebra and wildebeest graze alongside lions, leopards, elephants and black rhino.

Meeting with the semi-nomadic Datoga and Hadzabe tribes.morning departure for Lake Eyasi to the remote and little-visited Lake Eyasi region, of extreme beauty. It forms a natural border with the Rift Valley escarpment. This extremely beautiful natural reservoir forms a natural border with the Rift Valley escarpment. The region is home to the traditional Datoga and Hadzabe tribes, primitive nomadic tribes closely related to the South African Bushmen. This “bushmanoid” people of hunter-gatherers and nomads still survives in this part of the world. This will be a unique and powerful experience, an encounter with these semi-nomadic hunter-gatherers. Here, life is organized around bow hunting for the men and gathering for the women. You’ll visit their homes and workshops, as well as a local forge and onion farm. Picnic lunch on this day. Return to Karatu in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Breakfast, then drive to Tarangire National Park. Arrival in the Tarangire region, the least-visited of the northern Tanzanian parks, yet home to an exceptional flora comprising nine types of vegetation, from baobab to umbrella acacia. Animal life is also abundant, especially along the Tarangire River. Dinner at the Tarangire Safari Lodge inside the park. Then safari in a savannah where impalas, zebras, giraffes and elephants are particularly numerous. Check-in, dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Tarangire National Park
Covering an area of 2,600 square kilometers, it lies in the Masai steppe not far from Lake Manyara and the Rift Valley. The landscape of Tarangire National Park is very different from that of other reserves. Situated at a much lower altitude, it benefits from a warm, humid climate that develops a wide variety of vegetation, including the profusion of gigantic baobabs that are one of the park’s main attractions. Tarangire is a magnificent place to visit: in the dry season, huge processions of animals head for the river to quench their thirst. The latest census figures are impressive: 30,000 impala, 3,000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, 6,000 buffalo, to name but a few. The park is also rich in cat and bird life. It is a dry-season retreat for most of the wildlife of southern Maasai country, and belongs to the same ecosystem as Manyara. At the start of the short rainy season in October-November, animal movements start from the river. Wildebeest, zebra, Thompson’s gazelle, buffalo, eland and hartebeest migrate eastwards, spreading out over an area of more than 20,000 km2. They then return south and spend the dry season (July to October) concentrated around the Tarangire River until the next rains begin.

Breakfast, then drive to Arusha. Arrival in Arusha, dinner at the Arusha Coffee Lodge. Continue on to Arusha airport and fly to Zanzibar. On arrival, welcome by our representative and transfer to Neptune Plain Beach Resort for 5 nights all-inclusive.

Nungwi
Nungwi is a fishing village in the north of Zanzibar. It is the second most popular town after Stone Town.

Free time in Zanzibar on an all-inclusive basis.

Welcoming and spacious, the Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa is an ideal choice for guests seeking refinement and calm.The hotel has been meticulously designed and built, bringing out the traditional style of Zanzibar. It has been decorated by local designers to the highest international standards. The hotel offers 150 rooms, all with beautiful terraces and ocean views. The 2-storey bungalows have 6 bedrooms. The 4 suites are located on the beachfront, each with a Jacuzzi. Room amenities: Deluxe Garden Side Ocean View: Large rooms of approx. 55 m² in two-storey buildings, all with terrace and view of the tropical garden or partly of the ocean. The bathroom features a walk-in shower with rainshower, hairdryer and toilet. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, mosquito netting, satellite TV, minibar with cold drinks, safe, in-room coffee and tea-making facilities and free Wi-Fi. Comfortable lounge area and all rooms decorated in African style.

After breakfast, free time until transfer. Rooms must be vacated by 10 a.m. Transfer to Zanzibar international airport for your flight to Canada.

Arriving in Montreal.