16 Days Tanzania Safari, Chimpanzee trek and Beach Holiday

At the airport of Kilimanjaro (JRO), you will be warmly greeted and welcomed by your experienced professional driver-guide, after confirming the presence of your entire belongings, will offer you some bottles of mineral water or cold drinks followed by a direct private transfer to your Hotel in Arusha for Leisure, Dinner, and Overnight. This marks the start of the 16 Days Tanzania Holidays Safari.

At 830hrs, embark to Tarangire national park for game drives and game viewings. The park is primarily famous for big herds of Elephants and a surprising number of Wildebeests and Zebras, rapidly scattered throughout the woodlands and beneath the Tarangire River, a river in which the park took its name. Buffaloes, giraffes, fringe-eared Oryx Gazelles, Impala, Mongoose, Hartebeest, Crocodiles, and hippos also claim the sanctuary their home of all times, feeding on shoots, bushes, grasses, acacias, and preys. Lions are also common and sometimes wild dogs, Cheetahs, Hyenas, and Leopard can be spotted. As you drive into different parts of the park in search of incredible, your professional driver-guide will surprise you with his skills in locating and interpreting wildlife and its behaviors.  And later after authentic wildlife game drives and game viewings, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Karatu for Dinner and Overnight.

Today you will drive across the Ngorongoro conservation area to Serengeti national park with a stop at Ngorongoro Crater view point and at one of the Maasai traditional Boma for cultural tour experiences with Maasai, a tribe that share habitat with wild animals very close to hands. Thereafter, you will proceed further and stop for your lunch and some rest at Serengeti Naabi Hill gate before leaving for Serengeti en route game drives to your camp for Dinner and Overnight.

Full day game drives and game viewing around Serengeti plains with packed Lunch boxes. It is not so uncommon to spot big herds of elephants and groups of Giraffes browsing on acacia trees or pride of Lions setting ambush on buffalo or hyenas feeding on abandoned zebra`s carcass. Your game drives may also reveal animals like; Topi, Cheetahs, Crocodiles, Hippopotamus and Leopards, grant gazelles, Warthogs, Jackals, Impalas and many other small to large-sized animals. More than 400 birds’ species including Ostriches, Vultures, Starlings, Secretary birds roam in this land and can be easily spotted on your game drives. Lunch shall be served at the picnic site inside the wilderness. After game drives, return to the lodge for Dinner and Overnight.

Drive from Serengeti with your packed lunches to Ngorongoro crater for game drives and game viewings. Thereafter, drive to Karatu. Below the Ngorongoro crater floor, there are lives of amazing wild creatures dramatically carpeting the land in different colors and styles, making the area the most marvelous place on earth to indulge for spectacular game drives and game viewings in search of incredible big cats and the remained endangered black rhinoceros. Later after exploration hours, you will ascend the crater walls and drive back to Karatu for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge.

After a leisurely breakfast, you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park for an exciting game drive. This scenic park is renowned for its famous tree-climbing lions, as well as elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and a wide variety of birdlife set against the backdrop of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Following the game drive, you will be transferred to either Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your scheduled flight to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred directly to your booked hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing you to relax after your journey. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

In the morning, enjoy a relaxed breakfast and some leisure time at your hotel before being transferred to Julius Nyerere International Airport for your scheduled flight to Kigoma. Upon arrival in Kigoma, you will proceed with a scenic boat transfer across Lake Tanganyika to Gombe Stream National Park, a remote and pristine destination renowned for its chimpanzee population and lush forested hills descending to the lakeshore. On arrival, check in at the camp for a three night stay. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax and absorb the tranquil surroundings. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

During your stay, the days will be dedicated to immersive forest experiences within Gombe Stream National Park. Accompanied by an experienced park ranger, you will hike through the lush tropical forest in search of habituated chimpanzee families, observing their behavior in their natural habitat.

In addition to chimpanzee tracking, you will explore scenic trails leading to picturesque waterfalls and enjoy rewarding birdwatching opportunities, as the park is home to a rich diversity of forest bird species. After each guided hike, you will return to your camp for a freshly prepared hot lunch. Alternatively, packed lunches can be arranged upon request, allowing for extended exploration deeper into the forest.

After a leisurely breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to Kigoma Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar via Dar es Salaam, where you will begin your four nights beach holiday. Upon arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred directly to your beach resort. The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing you to relax and unwind by the Indian Ocean. Dinner and overnight at the resort.

Today you will enjoy a leisurely morning at your hotel, allowing time to relax and reflect on your unforgettable journey. Depending on your flight schedule, our driver will transfer you comfortably to the airport for your onward flight. After thousands of miles traveled, remarkable wildlife encounters, and memorable moments along Zanzibar’s pristine shores, it is now time to return home. We trust you depart with cherished memories and experiences that will remain with you long after your East African adventure concludes.

Meals: Breakfast