Tanzania and Zanzibar Explorer - Overland Expedition

Itineraries

Arrival day.

Take the early afternoon public shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arusha. (B)

Drive to Ngorongoro Crater, passing through lush highlands. Upon arrival there may be time to visit a nearby Masai village.  (BLD)

The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the natural wonders of the world. A large extinct volcano, with an area of 259 km2, it is a self-contained park with a huge variety of game and birdlife. Game viewing is almost guaranteed to provide the 'Big Five' and we spend time in the crater caldera on game drives, with a picnic lunch. (BLD)

Drive to the Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge. On arrival in the park we will take a game drive en route to our campsite.  (BLD)

The Serengeti is unequalled for its natural beauty and contains more than 3 million large mammals all spread over the endless plains. We take morning and afternoon game drives, trying to spot the fantastic array of creatures that live here. (BLD)

After a final game drive in the Serengeti, we drive to Mto Wa Mbu. Upon arrival there may be time for an optional walk to nearby waterfalls. (BLD)

One of Tanzania's most diverse parks, the combination of lakes, woodlands and mountains in Lake Manyara make for superb game and bird viewing. The park is home to large herds of elephants and is also known for its tree climbing lions. We take a game drive here before returning to Arusha.  (BL)

You fly from Arusha to Zanzibar, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Stone Town, the historic capital of this enchanting island. You have time to explore the old town, a fascinating warren of streets with some intriguing architecture and a tangible sense of history. (B)

Leaving Stone Town behind, you are transferred to Zanzibar’s gorgeous coastline where your days are free to relax or take part in any of the many optional activities available here. (B)

Today you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Dar es Salaam, where the tour ends on arrival. (B)