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Day 01:
Arrive Arusha, Tanzania
Upon arrival into Kilimanjaro International Airport and
after clearing customs and immigration, you will be met
and transferred to the Serena Mountain Village. An imaginative
recreation of a traditional Arican Village set in the
heart of a coffee estate at the foothills of Mount Meru,
with great views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro. Just 10
minutes from Arusha and 20 minutes from Kilimanjaro International
Airport, the lodge is the perfect basis for a Safari to
the National Park and to Kilimanjaro. The Lodge has 38
romantic rondavels and 4 suites, set in beautiful gardens.
Every room has a private bathroom with shower and the
suites also have baths and a private verandah overlooking
the Duluti Lake. The restaurant serves international cuisine.
Guests may enjoy a relaxing walk around the lake. Dinner
and Overnight at Serena Mountain Village (Half Board)
Day 2:
Lake Manyara National Park
Your Safari starts with the drive to Lake Manyara. Nestling
at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park
is recognized for its incredible beauty. In Lake Manyara
National Park, the hauntingly beautiful soda lake sprawls
on the Rift Valley floor, below the sheer red cliffs of
the escarpment. Sometimes pink-tinged with the wings of
migratory flamingos, Lake Manyara is home to pelicans
and many other bird species. Elephant, hippo, monkey,
leopard and bushbuck are found in the unique groundwater
forest. Closer to the vast lake, flat-topped acacia trees
and open grassland are host to plains species and the
famous tree-climbing Manyara lions. You can see many game
animals such as Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, hippo
and others. Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena.
It is difficult to imagine a more spectacular setting
for this lodge - on the edge of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment,
overlooking the Great Rift Valley and the stunning Manyara
soda lake. The extraordinary birdlife has made this place
world-renowned among ornithologists, who come to observe
the masses of pink flamingos and great birds of prey.
The abundant birdlife inspired the design of the Lodge
- swooping curves are complemented by soft, geometric
patterns; striking murals depict bird migration patterns.The
circular shape of the buildings is a tribute to indigenous
architectural traditions in Tanzania. Beyond the superb
standards of hospitality offered, there is a spirit of
tranquility that prevails. The lodge is comprised of 67
luxury rooms. Lake Manyara Serena (Full Board)
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater &
Conservation Area
This morning enjoy a relaxing breakfast before driving
the short distance to the "eighth wonder of the world",
the Ngorongoro Crater. Driving up the slopes of the lush
green mountain and arriving at the rim of the crater ,
the first glimpse takes your breath away. The floor of
this collapsed volcano spreads for 102 sq. miles and the
walls are 2000 feet high, a truly awesome sight. The crater
floor is a virtual "Noah's Ark", inhabited by
almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa.
It contains a river, several swamps, a soda lake - complete
with flamingoes, a forest and open plains. After checking
in to your lodge, perched high on the crater rim, and
enjoying lunch at the lodge, you’ll depart with your
guide and descend to the crater floor for an afternoon
of wildlife viewing. In the early evening return to your
lodge with time to freshen up and enjoy a drink at
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.
This is one of the most luxurous lodges in Tanzania, perched
on the edge of the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater –
a World Heritage site! Inspired in design by the Maasai
mud-and-stick manyatta (homestead), three intimate camps
comprise romantic suites. Without doubt, the Ngorongoro
Crater Lodge is one of Africa's architecturally most spectacular
safari lodges. It consists of three camps with Maasai-inspired
suites. Each suite's opulent design blends with African
art elements in unexpected harmony. The facilities include
a central living area, viewing decks overlooking the awesome
crater (Full Board)
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater &
Conservation Area
Early morning game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater.
As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with
its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions,
elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos,
antelopes, many birds and other species. Your Driver/Guide
will be in contact with other safari drivers and will
amaze you with his skill at locating the hidden animals.
In the afternoon walking Safari on the crater rim. Overnight
at the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. All meals included. (Note:
on that day it is also possible to do a full day walking
Safari in the Olmoti or Empakaai Crater, in the Ngorongoro
Highlands)
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast you start on your way to Serengeti National
Park. A picnic lunch will be provided. On the way you
will stop at the Olduvai Gorge where anthropologists Louis
and Mary Leakey made many significant discoveries, contributing
to the theory that human life originated in Africa. After
stopping for your picnic lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping)
in Serengeti you will continue further into the park and
go on a game drive. Overnight in Serengeti, Serengeti
Serena Lodge. Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is set high
on a hill with breathtaking vistas of sweeping grasslands
and the unspoiled wilderness landscape of the Serengeti
plains. Big game feed in full view of the lodge, and especially
during April and June the migration passes through this
area! The lodge design is simple but stunning. Inspired
by a traditional African village, separate rondavel "huts"
house the luxury guest rooms that have their own view
of the vast Serengeti plains. A delightful water feature
runs through the main public areas, creating a natural
source of waterborne plants. All 66 guest rooms have private
balconies with views of the Serengeti plains. (Full Board)
Day 6:
Serengeti National Park
A full day of game drives around Serengeti. Depending
on the time of year and the migration of the herds you
can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes,
zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and
many birds and other species. As in Ngorongoro your Driver/Guide
will be in contact with other safari drivers and will
amaze you with his skill at locating the hidden animals.
Overnight in Serengeti, Serengeti Serena Lodge (Full Board)
Day 7: Zanzibar - Relaxing /
Exploring The Sunny Beaches
In the morning we bring you to Seronera airstrip, for
your direct flight from the Serengeti to Zanzibar (short
stopover in Arusha). Transfer to the exclusive 5 Star
Hotel, Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski. The Zamani Zanzibar
Kempinski is the Zanzibar's leading international resort,
situated on the north-east coast of the island, featuring
world class luxury. The hideaway resort offers 110 rooms,
7 private villas, an exclusive beach club and a romantic
Jetty Bar above the Indian Ocean. The hotel is perfect
destination for honeymoon or wedding vacations as well
as meetings & incentives. After being voted in 2007
as the best hotel in category "Luxury Villa Resort"
at the World Luxury Hotel Awards and Leading Resort in
Tanzania at the World Travel Awards, Zamani has once again
been nominated for the World Luxury Awards in 2008 (Half
Board)
Day 8 -11: Zanzibar - Relaxing
/ Exploring The Sunny Beaches
Relax and enjoy the endless beaches of Zanzibar while
staying in your beach hotel. Unique in both facilities
and services, Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski is a resort with
a focus on leisure, energy and activity. Whether you are
looking for some action and adventure or the ultimate
in relaxation, look no further. From leisurely sunbathing
to riding the waves on a windsurfer or a rejuvenating
massage, there is truly something for everyone. There
is a wide range of water sport activities you can do,
like snorkeling, scuba diving, boat trips and more. (Half
Board)
Day 12: Zanzibar - Stone Town
After breakfast transfer to the Zanzibar Serena Inn in
Stonetown. On the way we will do the famous Spice Tour:
We have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth information
not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs
and a detailed description about their traditional uses
in medicine cosmetics and cooking. Later return to the
hotel. Overnight at Zanzibar Serena Inn (Half Board)
Day 13: Zanzibar - Exploring
Stone Town
Today we will show you Stone Town on our Historical Stone
Town Tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town,
where history appears to stand still. With visits to the
House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People's Palace),
Dr Livingston's House and the Arab Fort amongst others,
it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You
will see Zanzibar's bustling market, winding alleyways,
ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and
countless mosques! Alternatively you can do a boat tour
to Prison Island, the Safari Blue or a private island
trip (full day, extra costs).Overnight at the Zanzibar
Serena Inn (Half Board)
Day
14: Back To Airport + Depart
Morning at leisure. This afternoon after lunch you will
transferred back to the Zanzibar Airport for your home-bound
/ onward travel arrangements. Other meals aloft. AfriChoice!
representative will re-confirm your onward flight, and
assist you at check-in. For any enquiries / changes regarding
this safari, please Contact Our Sales Department. Tailor-made
and Extension options to this safari are available on
request.(Breakfast, Lunch)
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Meet and Greet Services with airport assistance
International Airfares 
Membership to AMREF's Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation
Programme*
