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Day 1-2
Depart North America / Arrive Arusha |
Connect in Amsterdam with your flight to Kilimanjaro Airport,
arriving late evening. You will be met by Thomson Safaris
staff and transferred to your lodge. We
can arrange your international flights, please call for competitive
pricing and availability.
- Overnight: Arusha Coffee Lodge
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Day 3
Tarangire National Park |
Today you will depart Arusha, traveling southwest through
the Maasai Steppe to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania's fourth
largest. Your lodge is perched in the trees, offering a one-of-a-kind
experience that allows you a bird’s eye perspective
on the surrounding landscapes.
- Visit an art gallery featuring contemporary Tanzanian
art
- Wildlife viewing in Tarangire National Park
- Overnight: Tarangire Treetops Lodge
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Day 4
Tarangire National Park |
Spend another day in Tarangire National Park, viewing some
of Tanzania’s largest populations of elephant and enjoying
the diverse scenery, including the dramatic baobab trees that
are so typical of the park.
- Wildlife viewing in Tarangire National Park
- Night game drive
- Overnight: Tarangire Treetops Lodge
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Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater |
Enjoy the scenery of rolling hills and vibrant colors as you
make your way to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive
at Gibb's Farm in the afternoon, where you are sure to enjoy
the serenity of this lush and extraordinary oasis. Later,
you will immerse yourself in the semi-nomadic culture of the
Maasai by visiting a boma, which is a settlement of circular
homes.
- Lunch and garden tour at Gibb's Farm
- Maasai boma visit
- Overnight: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
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Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater |
Spend the day wildlife viewing day in Ngorongoro Crater. The
Crater is a geological marvel boasting several vegetation
zones, including lakes, forest, and savannah. It is also home
to about 30,000 animals despite its tiny size of only ten
miles across.
- Full day wildlife viewing in Ngorongoro Crater
- Overnight: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
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Day 7
Serengeti National Park |
Depart the cool, grassy Ngorongoro Conservation Area for the
great Serengeti plains, the country's second largest and most
famous park.
- Brief stop at Olduvai Gorge
- Wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park
- Overnight: Bilila Lodge Kempinski
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Day 8
Serengeti National Park |
Relish in the vastness of the Serengeti, "the land that
flows on forever," along with some of the best wildlife
viewing that Africa has to offer. Beyond the heralded migration
of wildebeest and zebra, the Serengeti is best known for its
big predators, including cheetah, leopard, large prides of
lion and clans of hyena.
- Wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park
(if you have advance reservations, make
an early departure for your hot-air balloon excursion)
- Overnight: Bilila Lodge Kempinski
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Day 9
Serengeti National Park |
Enjoy another day of wildlife viewing. Home to literally hundreds
of thousands of hoofed animals, the Serengeti is a pristine
and unique sanctuary that will give you a glimpse into “the
world as it was in the beginning.” Return to your lodge
this afternoon to take advantage of its many amenities including
the infinity pool or the spa (additional fees) for the ultimate
relaxation after an exciting day of a wildlife viewing.
- Wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park
- Overnight: Bilila Lodge Kempinski
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Day 10
Zanzibar |
Depart the Serengeti this morning and fly to the glorious
Indian Ocean archipelago of Zanzibar. For over a millennium,
Zanzibar has been known as a powerful trading hub with rich
cross-cultural history whose influences, whether African,
Persian, Portuguese, Arab, Indian or Asian, have continued
today. This afternoon, enjoy the private beach, the pool or
take a dip in your own plunge pool.
- Scenic flight
- Spend the day at your leisure
- Overnight: Baraza Resort & Spa
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Day 11
Zanzibar |
Spend the day taking in the local Swahili culture an enjoying
the beach - whether swimming, snorkeling, diving, or simply
relaxing. The reefs and coral offer exquisite views, including
an immense diversity of vibrant aquatic life.
- Spend the day at your leisure
- Overnight: Baraza Resort & Spa
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Day 12
Zanzibar |
Take advantage of this prime location to enjoy a swim in the
crystal waters of the Indian Ocean, stroll the silky beach
or opt for one of the many excursions that can be arranged
with the resort.
- Spend the day at your leisure
- Overnight: Baraza Resort & Spa
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Day 13
Zanzibar / Depart |
Explore Stone Town's narrow passageways and browse its seemingly
limitless boutiques and shops or opt a tours of sites like
the Anglican Cathedral for a moving guided tour of East African
slavery. Depart for Dar es Salaam on a short flight this afternoon
to rest before your international flight.
- Explore historic Stone Town
- Dayroom in Dar es Salaam
- Transfer to the International Airport for your flight
home
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Day 14
Arrive North America |
Connect in Amsterdam and arrive in North America. Please check
your flight itinerary for arrival dates and flight details.
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