Safari & Spice

13 days - from $1236

This journey will take you through some of the best Tanzania has to offer. From two of the worlds greatest game viewing locations in the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park, to the sandy white beaches and azure waters of Zanzibar. You will experience the safari adventure of a lifetime before relaxing by the sea or discovering the culture, history and diversity that is Tanzania.

Highlights

• Dawn game drives in Masai Mara
• Night Game Drives in Kenya
• Tented camps and tall stories around the campfire
• The black-maned lions of The Mara
• The great mammal migrations of the Masai Mara National Reserve
• Dawn game drives in the Serengeti
• Safari through the Serengeti plains
• Snorkel the spice islands of Zanzibar
• Studded doors and slaves in Stone Town
• The African Eden of Ngorongoro Crater

Itinerary:

Day 1: Nairobi2: Nairobi - Arusha3: Mto Wa Mbu4-5: Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti National Park6: Serengeti - Arusha7-8: Pangani - Dar es Salaam9: Stone Town (Zanzibar)10-12: Nungwi (Zanzibar)13: Dar es Salaam

What's It Like?

Gecko's adventures offer authentic experiences and a genuine alternative to backpacking. Our trips are designed for younger travelers on a budget but do include the entrance fees to the ‘must see’ sights while not wasting your money on unnecessary frills. Itineraries utilize public transport and basic twin share accommodations in small locally owned hotels, the occasional multi-share, or simply floor space in a jungle or village hut. Many trips involve some physical activity, the occasional long traveling day and you will need to carry your own bags. On camping trips, meals are freshly prepared by our camp cook, but expect to put up and take down your tent, and assist with camp chores. On all trips we only use local tour leaders who are passionate about their homeland. This is travel, grassroots style - basic but rewarding.

Included: An experienced driver, safari guide and camp cook whilst on safari; park fees; all camping equipment; transport in custom-built safari vehicle, 4WD vehicles during game drives; ferry and on foot.
Not Included: International flights, local payment, arrival and departure transfers, airport/departure taxes, visas, pre-tour or post-tour accommodation, all other meals, drinks, sleeping bag, pillow, all optional additional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature, laundry and flights (unless specified).
Meals: 12 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
EquipmentIncluded: 02 Sep 10
Valid From: 11 Jan 09
Valid Until: 31 Dec 69
Starts/Ends: Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
Trip Reference: GAIS