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DeutschSafari in the famous Serengeti
Stay in a typical safari tent gazing out over the plains of Africa
Dive Mnemba Atoll in the Zanzibar Archipelago
Explore local schools and villages
Birds-Eye view over Tanzania from bush plane
| Accommodation | Destination | Basis | Room Type | Duration |
| Ilboru Safari Lodge | Arusha | HB | 1x Standard Room | 1 Night |
| Kiota Camp Serengeti | Seronera | FB+ | 1x Double Room | 3 Nights |
| Kasha Luxury Boutique Hotel | Kigomani | B&B | 1x Villa Ocean View | 5 Nights |
Key
HB: Half Board – breakfast and dinner
B&B: Bed and Breakfast
FB+: Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities Daily
Price
US$4,105.- per person, double occupancy
Price valid during July through October 2019/2020 (except public holiday season)
Deducts US$298.- per person during June 2020, Nov to mid December.
Add US$100.- per person to upgrade to seafront unit on Zanzibar.
For non-diving partner please deduct US$305.-
Included
Accommodation and meals as per package, local flights as per package, all transfers, morning and afternoon safaris in the Serengeti, 6 dives with PADI 5* Dive Point Zanzibar, Menba Atoll Conservation fees, Serengeti National Park fees,
Excluded
International flight to Kilimanjaro airport and from Zanzibar to back home, optional tours, diving equipment rental (available at US$10 per day), visa, DAN dive insurance (mandatory), visa,
Nitrox available at US$3 per dive,
Decompression chamber is located on Zanzibar.
Day 1: Ilboru Safari Lodge, Arusha
Tanzania
The name Tanzania conjures up images of wildebeest stampeding across vast savannah, rain forests teeming with monkeys and birdlife, and great plains brimming with legions of game. All of these natural wonders and more are on offer in this exceptionally diverse African nation. Visitors typically visit Tanzania to partake in at least one of the four well known Tanzanian tourist experiences: a relaxing seaside vacation on the picturesque island paradise of Zanzibar, an underwater tour of some of the world’s most renowned dive sites around the gorgeous Spice Islands, a safari adventure in some of Africa’s most impressive game reserves, or a hiking excursion around Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. Whichever of these incredible holidays you choose, you will undoubtedly be welcomed by some fabulously friendly and peaceful inhabitants who, despite being divided into 120 different ethnic groups and cultures, live in harmony with one another and provide some of the most wonderfully exotic local cuisine you could imagine. With all of this diversity on offer, the most difficult part of your Tanzanian holiday experience is likely to be deciding where to go!
Arusha
Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania – nestled below Mt. Meru and close to Mount Kilimanjaro. From Arusha there are options to head to Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Parks and from there it’s a short trip to the Serengeti. Arusha was built by the Germans as a centre of colonial administration because of the temperate climate.
Day Itinerary
Arrive in Tanzania and transfer to your lodge for rest and relaxation.
If you arrive early in the day you can choose from the following optional activities:
Swahili Cooking Class US$25pp
Waterfall Hike on the lower slopes of Mt. Meru US$53pp includes packed lunch
Arusha City Tour US$20pp
Overnight: Ilboru Safari Lodge View iBrochure
Nestled on the lower slopes of the majestic Mt Meru, the Ilboru Safari Lodge is popular with mountain climbers and safari travelers in northern Tanzania. Ideally located between the northern safari circuit and Mt Kilimanjaro, the beautiful Swahili sanctuary is set on a five acre plot, tucked away beneath ancient trees on the outskirts of Arusha town. The lodge features thirty eight guest rooms, comprising of single, double, twin, triple and family rooms. Four rooms are in the main building, close to the pool and other facilities, each with a balcony overlooking the garden. The rest of the rooms are double cottages situated throughout the lushly landscaped grounds.
Basis
Half Board
Day 2: Kiota Camp Serengeti, Seronera
Seronera
The Seronera region, in the central Serengeti, is set directly on the Great Migration route, and offers excellent viewing of this incredible annual phenomenon, when countless wildebeest flood across the plains. While migratory game populations fluctuate seasonally, Seronera is still a wildlife hotspot at other times of the year, sheltering the Big Five, among many other species. A number of small campsites provide accommodation and visitors can enjoy hot air balloon trips and walking safaris as well as guided game drives.
Day Itinerary
This morning take a bush plane into the Serengeti. This area is teeming with wildlife year round due to the permanent availability of water. Depending on the time of year of your travels you might be able to search for the famous wildebeast migration and the predators that follow it (April, May, December and March)
Overnight: Kiota Camp Serengeti
Kiota Camp is permanently located in the Central Serengeti, taking advantage of the year round wildlife viewing the Seronera Valley and nearby areas have to offer. The Central Serengeti is famed for its healthy population of large cats, permanent game around the Seronera River, and Rettima Hippo Pool. Kiota is the sister camp of Chaka Camp. Combining Kiota and Chaka Camps for a four to six night stay in the Serengeti ecosystem is an excellent way to see many different areas of the vast wildlife area.
Double Room
A double room consists of 1 king size bed.
Basis
Full Board and Activities
Day 3: Kiota Camp Serengeti, Seronera
Day Itinerary
Take morning and afternoon game drives on the wide plains of the Serengeti. Game drives are conducted by a professional guide in specially-designed vehicles that allows unhindered game viewing and photography. Enjoy evenings under the starlit African sky – a memory to keep dreaming about.
Basis
Full Board and Activities
Day 4: Kiota Camp Serengeti, Seronera
Basis
Full Board and Activities
Day 5: Kasha Luxury Boutique Hotel, Kigomani
Kigomani
Kigomani is idyllically set along Zanzibar’s northeastern coast. It is known for its endless stretch of powdery white-sand beach meeting crystal-clear turquoise waters. Visitors can enjoy a comfortable stay at one of the many resorts dotting the coast, engage in an array of thrilling adventure activities, and enjoy a visit to the local fish market. Soak up the tranquil atmosphere and enjoy a relaxing beach holiday at this picturesque seaside destination. Other popular activities include: snorkelling the offshore coral reef, diving, boating, wildlife watching and island hopping the near Mnemba Island. Don’t miss the spectacular sunsets over the calm ocean waters.
Day Itinerary
After your early morning game drive, take a flight to the Spice Island of Zanzibar. Transfer to the Kigomani/Matemwe area, one of the most beautiful areas of Zanzibar with diving around Mnemba Atoll.
Overnight: Kasha Luxury Boutique Hotel
Located in the North East of Zanzibar with the amazing view of the Mnemba Atoll in the backdrop of the Indian Ocean, Kasha Boutique Hotel has 11 Swahili Arabic styles villas, luxury to hitherto rustic experience, each with a private baraza outside lounge, splash pool and a panoramic turquoise-sea view, with only sounds of the cool wind and waves lapping gently against the coral barrier reef to sooth away the creases of day-to-day life.
During low tide, the white sandy beach is accessible by stairs and during high tide the ocean is accessible from a wood plank by diving or jumping. In view of this, the hotel is exclusively located 4m on the rocks overlooking the sea, guaranteeing ultimate privacy and views not to be forgotten.
Every room is luxuriously decorated on a backdrop of elegant baraza, Niru finishing and Islamic tiles depicting the typical Swahili style house found in Stone Town. The calm colours, tasteful furnishing and elegant ambiance grant a serene experience ideal for holidaymakers in search for an experience and mental relaxation. Every villa has a splash pool and a baraza outside lounge for romantic moments with amazing sea view.
Villa Ocean View
King Bed
Private Bathroom
setting area, Sofa and Chairs
Flat Screen TV
Terrace, with private swimming pool
Basis
Bed & Breakfast
Day 6: Kasha Luxury Boutique Hotel, Kigomani
Day Itinerary
Dive with Dive Point Zanzibar, a professional PADI 5* Dive Resort, located opposite Mnemba Atoll.
Daily Dive Program:
Morning greetings
Our professional and friendly team look forward to helping you get ready for your days diving in Zanzibar. Once you have been sized up for equipment, we head down to our jetty to board our boat. Here in Zanzibar the tides vary greatly, so our method of boarding may also differ. If the tide is low we will take a short walk down our beautiful beach to board. This is dependent on the tides the day you dive. Transport for anyone with impairment in mobility can be arranged.
On Our way…
Our boats leave in the mornings at 8:30am for two dives at two different locations around Mnemba Atoll. Our staff will help you to board the boats safely, ready to visit the best dive sites in Zanzibar. The trip to the first dive site takes approx. 25 minutes.
First dive
Your dive guide will help you with safety checks before entering the water and provide a dive briefing. The dive time is roughly 50 minutes, although this will depend on your air consumption.
Surface interval
To make the most of your diving in Zanzibar, the surface interval is spent on the boat. This allows you to take in the beauty of Mnemba Atoll and it’s turquoise waters. Tea, water, fruit and cake will be served. You can catch some sun rays on the front deck or relax in the shade whilst enjoying your break. Your dive guides will get everything ready for the second dive for you.
Second Dive
Once you are refreshed and rested, the boat will move to a different location. Here we will do our second dive of the day and then head to back to the dive center. The trip involves approximately 3 – 4 hours at sea. You can expect to be back at the dive centre around 1 – 2pm in the afternoon.
Zanzibar Dive Seasons
Diving in Zanzibar is good all year round, but sea conditions do vary from one season to another.
March / October-November
The best months to dive in Zanzibar. The weather is good, visibility excellent and the marine life as rich and varied as ever.
April – May
Rainy season in Zanzibar- underwater the conditions are great, but the surface can be rainy and windy.
June – September (Kusi – wind from the South)
A bit windy, but conditions are still good
December – February (Kaskazi – wind form the North)
December and January are the windiest months of the year so the boat trip can get choppy.
For non-divers, there are many opportunities to explore this interesting island:
The Spice Tour in Zanzibar is a 3 hour guided excursion. Guest will have an opportunity to discover tropical fruits, spices and herbs, and some rare plants. Get to see Zanzibars cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cardamom, curry, pepper, tamarind, ginger, menthol and many other spices and herbs brought by the sultans of Oman across the Indian Ocean. Our guides will give you the detailed descriptions of what the various plants are used for, though not all of them are for food, others used for medicine.
Jozani Forest Tour in Zanzibar is a half day guided tour. The forest is also known as jozani chwaka bay national park. This forest holds the rare Red Colobus Monkeys that can not be seen anywhere else in the world.
You may start by visiting a natural forest where the smaller trees and bushes make several sub-canopies under the highest canopy. However this attraction (natural forest) and the nature walk are just options.
Prison Island Tour in Zanzibar is a half day exploration. Prison Island is also known as Changuu Island. The name “prison island” came after this unique island was used by some sultans of Zanzibar to detain the recalcitrant slaves. Reached by about 25 to 30 minutes boat ride (motorized).
While you are on this Island, you will be able to swim, snorkeling and take pictures with giant tortoises. When snorkeling watch colorful school of tropical fish such as black snapper, orange lined triggerfish, spotted garfish, barracuda, longfin bannerfish, emperor angelfish, rabbit fish, clown triggerfish, bluestripe snaper and more.
This day tour will be best for snorkeling lovers and as well as beach relaxers but it also includes historical sites and the tortoises.
Stone Town City Tour
Stone Town is an atmospheric and mystical town and is the cultural and historical heart of Zanzibar. It was constructed from coral stone during the 19th and 20th century. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 2000. Get to know the town, see historical sites and architecture, visit a local market, the old slave market memorial and church, and the old sultan’s palace
Basis
Bed & Breakfast
Day 7: Kasha Luxury Boutique Hotel, Kigomani
Basis
Bed & Breakfast
Day 8: Kasha Luxury Boutique Hotel, Kigomani
Basis
Bed & Breakfast
Day 9: Kasha Luxury Boutique Hotel, Kigomani
Day Itinerary
Today, visit the village school or spend the day with the local ladies picking and growing seaweed. A walk to the village or long walks on the beautiful far stretching east coast beaches is strongly recommended. Another option is to take a tour of mystical Stone Town or sunset dhow cruise.
Stone Town info:
Situated on the beautiful island of Zanzibar, Stone Town is the old city and cultural heart of the island and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is famous for its winding alleys fringed by grand architecture, bustling bazaars, sultan’s palace, mosques, the House of Wonders, gardens and the extravagant merchants’ houses with their remarkably ornate doors. Stone Town is home to over fifty mosques, six Hindu Temples, a Catholic and an Anglican Cathedral. Visitors can also look forward to visiting the Old Fort along the waterfront, pay a visit to the Palace Museum, and sampling local cuisine at Forodhani Gardens a local seaside market.
Basis
Bed & Breakfast
Day 10: End of Itinerary
Day Itinerary
Transfer to the airport.
End of service.
Basis
Bed & Breakfast
End of Service
Flight Information
| Date | Flight | Airline | Departure Airport | Time | Arrival Airport | Time | Class | Ref |
| Scheduled | Arusha Airport [ARK] | Kiota Camp Serengeti | ||||||
| Scheduled | Kiota Camp Serengeti | Abeid Amani Karume International Airport [ZNZ] |
