14 Days Honeymoons Safari & Beach Getaways

14 Days
Honeymoons Safari & Beach Getaways

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Overview

Between approximately December to middle March each year the central to the southern Serengeti area gets rainfall. During this season the grass eventually turns to lush green. The herds of wildebeest, zebra, antelope and gazelle that roam the central Serengeti are pushed further south and west and lay to the open plain of Ndutu area.

A segment of this population remains in the Seronera area year-round and another unrelated group pours into Tarangire National Park along with thousands of elephants. This safari visits the areas where available water attracts masses of herbivores and the predators who follow in their wake completing the cycle of life and death on the savannah

Close your eyes and picture yourself there…

Itenerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL

Dinner and overnight at Gran Melia (Bed & Breakfast)

Upon arrival we will be able to pick you at any location and you will meet with our guide for greetings and briefing before the start of the next day.

Day 2 & 3: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Dinner and overnight at Mpingo Ridge (Full Board – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

After a leisurely breakfast your safari adventure begins. We drive to Tarangire National Park – home of the highest population of elephants, pride of lions, and over 400 species of birds. Tarangire is home to huge herds of buffalo and is inundated with zebra and wildebeest.

There are long vistas and a baobab studded landscape that is the perfect backdrop for taking photos. The day will be spent unearthing the many yet-to-be-discovered nooks and crannies of the park. A relaxing hot lunch is served then after we will make our way to the beautiful place, we call it home for dinner, shower and overnight.

Day 4: TARANGIRE TO NGORONGORO CRATER

Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena (Full Board – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Today we’ll have an early morning drive to Ngorongoro crater for the game viewing. The crater is the home of the largest African mammals. Here is one of the few remaining places where it is possible to encounter the highly endangered black rhino. It is also possible to see elephants (mostly lone or “bachelor” bulls), pride of lions, hippos, a resident herd of wildebeest, zebra, various gazelles, and buffalo.

We’ll stop for the lunch, hot/cold drink at the water’s edge the place that soaking in the peace and serenity of the crater floor. We can make as option either to come with the box lunch or going back to the lodge for the late lunch and have a relaxing evening at the lodge

Day 5: EN-ROUTE TO SOUTHERN SERENGETI (NDUTU PLAINS BASED ON MIGRATION)

Dinner and overnight at Lake Masek luxury tented lodge

Today, we drive to the Lake Ndutu area, situated in the Ngorongoro conservation area. Lake Ndutu is alkaline, like most of the other Rift lakes; however, the water is still drinkable and used by a wide array of local wildlife.

We arrive in time for a hot lunch and then proceed on an afternoon game drive. The area is usually heavily populated with Great migration of the wildebeest, Zebra, Gazelles and lots of cats, here will be lots of action as the park allows the off road.

Day 6: FULL DAY IN SOUTHERN SERENGETI – NDUTU PLAINS

Dinner and overnight at Lake Masek luxury tented lodge

Today is the full day game drive as we experience the Migration of the wildebeest, tracking their majestic voyage number laying in Ndutu plains. Around each corner there is a new sight to behold.

We see it all, from the spectacular landscape to the multitude of cats following the same Great migration and the resting in the umbrella shade of the picturesque acacia trees. We will take you to the places “off the beaten track” so you have truly authentic experience in this vast savannah with its changing eco-system. As well as the migration of the wildebeest, we likely will find ourselves in the presence of Elephants, hyenas, antelopes and soaring eagles.

Day 7: NDUTU PLAINS TO CENTRAL/EASTERN SERENGETI

Dinner and overnight at Lemala Nanyukie (Full Board – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

IVY! Today after the breakfast. We’ll pack our lunch box then proceed onwards to the central gate of the Serengeti, where we can make the reservation to entering central Serengeti national park. After our lunch we proceed with the game drive until the sunset then make our way to our luxury tented lodge found in the eastern plain of Serengeti National Park.

Day 8: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN THE CENTRAL/EASTERN SERENGETI

Dinner and overnight at Lemala Nanyukie (Full Board – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today we devote the full day game drive explore the beauty of the central/eastern Serengeti. Serengeti National Park the name comes from the Maasai word “Siri nget” meaning “endless plains”.

This vast savannah hosts the world’s largest surviving concentration of endless plains. In addition to the short grasses, there are beautiful rocky out-cropping called kopjes and thousands of acres of bush and acacia woodland – ideal for landscape photography. As well, the Serengeti is one of the most stunning wildlife sanctuaries in the world. In the Central Serengeti, known as the Seronera, there is a plentiful supply of water which lures the big cats and elephants during the dry season.

Added to the mix are pride of lions, leopards, hyenas, antelope and cheetah is never far behind! We will take you to places “off the beaten track” so you have a truly authentic experience in the vast savannah with its changing eco-system. Later on, proceeding with the game drive on the way to our new comfortable tented camp for shower, dinner and overnight.

Day 9: FLIGHT TO ZANZIBAR (BEACH GETAWAYS)

Dinner and overnight at Zanzibar Serena – Bed and Breakfast

Today we will have the early morning breakfast and leave our camp around 8am and make our way to the SERONERA AIRSTRIP for the 9:45am flight to Zanzibar Stone town.

Upon arrival at Zanzibar airport at 12:35pm you will meet with our guide for greetings and briefing, then transferred to Zanzibar Serena Hotel in Stone town, which is on bed and breakfast basis (BB) for checking and prepare for 14:00pm excursions. At 14hrs you will meet our guide at the reception ready for stone town tour. Stone Town of Zanzibar, also known as Mji Mkongwe, is the old part of Zanzibar City, the main city of Zanzibar, in Tanzania.

The newer portion of the city is known as Ng'ambo, Swahili for 'the other side'. Stone Town is located on the western coast of Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar Archipelago. Former capital of the Zanzibar Sultanate, and flourishing center of the spice trade as well as the slave trade in the 19th century, it retained its importance as the main city of Zanzibar during the period of the British protectorate. When Tanganyika and Zanzibar joined each other to form the United Republic of Tanzania, Zanzibar kept a semi-autonomous status, with Stone Town as its local government seat. Then end-up the day at Forodhani night market for dinner at your own cost

Day 10: PRISON ISLAND TOUR

Dinner and overnight at Melia Zanzibar (All inclusive)

After a pickup at your hotel accordingly to the arrangement with the guide; you will start this memorable day with a good-half-an -hour boat trip to Prison Island, also known as Changuu island or Quarantine Island which located in the Zanzibar Archipelago. In 1893 the former British prime minister of Zanzibar purchased the island and built a prison complex on it.

But it never served to its intended use! It was used as a quarantine station for yellow fever cases. Today is the building a ruin, but it serves as a lovely guesthouse for tourists, where you will be able to relax a bit and enjoy magnificent views after visiting the giant tortoise ‘reserve, where you will admire, pet and even feed these magnificent, ancient, peaceful creatures. But they are not locals as four specimens of Aldabra giant tortoises were a gift from the governor of Seychelles in 1919.

They found Prison Island a great environment and bred freely. Today many tortoises are welcoming you, and the first settlers are still among them. There is also a nursery for baby tortoise, where you can see baby of different ages. A great encounter for everyone, especially for kids. The island it has the restaurant so you can arrange the lunch at you on cost. After lunch you will get the boat back and transferred to the beach which will be 1hr 20min drive

Day 11, 12, & 13: ENJOYING AT THE BEACH AND HOTEL

Dinner and overnight at Melia Zanzibar (All inclusive)

In these three days, you can relax at the hotel and the good beach they have. Also, there is so many ocean activities which is provided by the hotel you can always decide which one to do with the extra cost provided.

Day 14: FLIGHT BACK HOME

Depending on your plans, we can work with you to make travel arrangements to other destinations. We will make sure to take care of you whether you are traveling onwards or catching a flight back home, we say good-bye for now, but we hope to see you again soon in Tanzania.

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Costing is inclusive of:

Park fees; naturalist & driver-guide as specified in the itinerary; transfers as mentioned in the itinerary; meals mentioned in the itinerary; scheduled game drives mentioned in the itinerary; soft drinks, tea, coffee, bottled water; flight from Seronera to Arusha, And extra special surprises every day for our guests’ enjoyment

Costing is exclusive of:

Any other extra / optional activities; beverages other than those mentioned in the ‘Inclusive of’ section; tips and gratuities for guide;

we recommend ($35 per person per day) airport taxes and security fees (unless mentioned specifically, taxes/fees must be paid direct at airport); international departure and arrival flights, phone calls, or other personal expenses.

Additional costs apply

We can conveniently add additional excursions to the itinerary based on our guests’ interests. This can include ballooning, walking safari, canoeing, cycling, visits to schools and orphanage

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