Wildlife & Zanzibar

7 Days Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

WZ - Kenya, Tanzania

Game parks and Zanzibar the highlights of East Africa. If you only have time for a seven day adventure, then make this East Africa safari your week to remember. From Nairobi Kenya we drive south along the great rift Valley crossing the border into Tanzania where your included wildlife safari into two of the most famous game parks in Africa , the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The Serengeti game reserves and Ngorongoro crater are a African wildlife lover’s dream; there is an amazing amount of different game to be seen in these parks from the great herds of Wildebeest and Zebra to the mighty herds of Elephants, there is something for all. Don't forget your camera as we go in search of the magnificent ‘Big Five’. Next stop, Dar es Salaam your departure point for one of the most famous Islands in the world, berth place of Queens lead singer Freddy Mercury. The beautiful 'Spice Island" of Zanzibar is steeped in history, Arab and Persian traders settled here in the 8th century and buy the 17th century Zanzibar was the center of Ivory, spice and the Slave trading routes. Today travellers are captivated by Stone towns unique architecture and the exotic cuisine.

Available dates:

Sept 11 - Sep 17, 2005 Oct 30 - Nov 5, 2005 Dec 4 - Dec 10, 2005 Jan 1 - Jan 7, 2006 Feb 12 - Feb 18, 2006 Mar 19 - Mar 26, 2006 Apr 16 - Apr 22, 2006 May 28 - June 3, 2006

Costs

$500.00 USD / $625.00 CAD
No single supplement charge

Local Payment
$340.00 USD

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Itinerary

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Day 1 Crossing the border into Tanzania , we will see the Masai people along the way, a tribe previously thought of as “noble savages” both feared and admired by the early colonials

Day 2 - 4 We move on to what the Masai call “siringet”, meaning endless plains or more commonly known to us as the Serengeti National Park. This park is home to over 2 million migratory animals. We drive across the vast plains in search of lion, cheetah, giraffe, elephant, etc. An early morning Balloon ride is a great way to see this massive area. We use Land Rovers to travel from the rim down, 700 metres, to the floor of the crater and view the wildlife. Dependent on the season the lime lake is carpeted with pink flamingos. You will also encounter other crater residents - lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, zebra and gazelle to mention a few.

Day 5 We take a day off after our busy game viewing experience and stay near the dusty town of Arusha where you can try out your trading skills in the colourful ebony markets.

Day 6 - 7 A day’s drive south, passing beneath the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro , is Dar es Salaam and the beckoning shores of the Indian Ocean. The East Coast of this vast continent is our set off point for a few days on Zanzibar Island. Dr Livingstone and others began their journeys through Africa here. This is where out tour ends, but don’t forget that Zanzibar is just across the water and your tour leader will assist you with all booking arrangements required.

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