Vistas of Plains and Spice

Vistas of Plains and Spice
Vistas of Plains and Spice
Vistas of Plains and Spice
Vistas of Plains and Spice
Vistas of Plains and Spice
Vistas of Plains and Spice
Vistas of Plains and Spice
Vistas of Plains and Spice
Vistas of Plains and Spice
Vistas of Plains and Spice
Safari Information
  • Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
  • Duration; 14 Days / 13 Nights
  • Lodging; Safari Lodges
  • Group Size; Minimum 2
  • Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Lake Manyara

  • You depart Arusha in the afternoon and pass through the Masai Steppe filled with many picturesque African villages as well as maize, coffee and banana plantations.
  • At the town of Makuyuni you turn North West and continue the journey up through a scenic escarpment that brings you to your lodge, perched on the edge of the Rift Valley with stunning views over the distant Lake Manyara.
  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

Day 2: Serengeti National Park

  • After breakfast enter your safari vehicle and spend the morning exploring and driving through Lake Manyara National Park.
  • About midday return to the lodge for lunch and then depart for Serengeti National Park with some game viewing en-route arriving at your lodge as the sun begins to set.
  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

  • Morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park explore this famous park and all that it has to offer.
  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge

Day 4: Ngorongoro Conservation

  • After breakfast, you depart for Ngorongoro viewing game across the vast Serengeti plains.
  • After a picnic lunch, you continue to your lodge, set high on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Day 5: Ngorongoro Conservation

  • A highlight awaits you this morning as you depart to explore what is commonly referred to as the World’s largest wildlife zoo.
  • After breakfast, you descend with a picnic lunch through the early morning’s mist and 2,000 feet into the crater.
  • Ngorongoro Crater is the World’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
  • Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor is comprised of several distinct areas, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some sandy dunes.
  • It’s an awesome wildlife experience.
  • A picnic lunch is served overlooking a small lake populated with hippos.
  • You return to the lodge in the late afternoon.
  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Day 6: Tarangire National Park

  • Departing Ngorongoro Crater after breakfast and proceed to Tarangire.
  • After lunch, the remainder of the afternoon will be spent on a game drive.
  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Day 7: Selous Game Reserve

  • Depart after breakfast and head northeast to Arusha.
  • The journey will pass through the Masai Steppe filled with many picturesque African villages as well as maize, coffee and banana plantations.
  • Upon arrival in Arusha, you’ll be dropped off at the airport and provided a picnic lunch as you connect with the mid-day Coastal flight to the Selous.
  • This flight is approximately three hours.
  • Upon arrival, you’ll be met by a guide and transferred to the camp to freshen up.
  • The following three days will be filled with morning or afternoon game drives, walking safaris and boat trips on a shared basis, on the Rufiji River and its picturesque lagoons.
  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Selous Serena Camp

Day 8: Selous Game Reserve

  • Shared morning and afternoon game activities, walking safaris and boat trips.
  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Selous Serena Camp

Day 9: Selous Game Reserve

  • Morning and afternoon game viewing activities with meals and overnight at the camp.
  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Selous Serena Camp

Day 10: Zanzibar

  • After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your Coastal flight to Zanzibar.
  • Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to the stylish Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean.
  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort

Days 11 - 13: Zanzibar

  • This morning you’ll transfer to the southeast coast (around 1 hour) to Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, where you’ll spend the next three days in style, comfort and an extremely relaxed atmosphere.
  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort

Day 14: Vistas of Plains & Spice safari ends

  • Today you’ll transfer back to Zanzibar Airport to connect with your departure or onward arrangements.
  • End of our services.
  • Meals: Breakfast
Rates From

From US$6 995.00 per person

Rates Information

The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.

  • All rates are subject to availability
  • Rates may vary according to season
  • Lodging may change depending on your budget
  • All rates may change without notice
  • Single supplement may apply
Rates Include
  • Meet and greet services
  • Seat in vehicle safari
  • Depart by 4x4 vehicle with photo roof (maximum 7 clients per vehicle) in northern Tanzania
  • Shared 4x4 in Selous Game Reserve
  • Shared boat excursions and bush walks in Selous Game Reserve
  • Services of English speaking driver-guides
  • Guaranteed window seat
  • Game drives and crater tour
  • All accommodation and meals as specified
  • All park fees and government taxes
  • One bottle of mineral water per person per day during game drives
  • Domestic flight Arusha (or Kilimanjaro) / Selous Game Reserve / Zanzibar including applicable taxes and surcharges
Rates Exclude
  • International flights
  • Visas
  • International Airport tax (pay direct)
  • Driver guide or local escort gratuities
  • Drinks and dining rooms tips, porterage, personal travel and baggage insurance
  • Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature
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