Safari and Beach
Offered by - African Chitah
Tour Features
A wonderful tour that surpasses all tours in east African. This tour comprises all activities that will let a client feel the real holiday and relax to make the minds and souls fresh. Amongst others you will have game viewing in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro but you will later fly to Zanzibar to relax on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. This tour makes a complete East Africa holiday and leaves a client with a full detailed knowledge and experience of Tanzania tours.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4, Minivan, Air, Boat. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Venus Premier Hotel No images available | All Meals Included |
| 2 | Pamoja Olea Farm Lodge No images available | All Meals Included |
| 3 | Serengeti Heritage Luxury Camp No images available | All Meals Included |
| 4 | Rhino Lodge No images available | All Meals Included |
| 5-8 | Marijani Beach Resort and SPA No images available | All Meals Included |
| 9 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Arrival - Airport Pickup to the Hotel in ArushaOn arrival to Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will find an African Chitah driver/guide. The driver will welcome you to Tanzania and escort you to the vehicle ready to be transferred to your arranged hotel in Arusha. While on the way to your lodge you will enjoy the top view of Mount Kilimanjaro if it is in the evening and the weather is good but also you will see the top view of mount Meru and some Masai moving around on the way. After around an hour you will reach to your arranged hotel in Arusha.
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Venus Premier Hotel
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 2 - TarangireIn the morning after breakfast, you will be escorted to a 4x4 Land Cruiser Safari Vehicle ready for a safari to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park has the highest population density of elephants in Tanzania. Tarangire comprises of herds up to 300 elephants which scratch the dry river bed for underground streams, also the migratory wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, impalas, gazelles, hartebeests and elands. It’s the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem - a smorgasbord for predators – and the one place in Tanzania where dry- country antelope such as the stately fringe-eared oryx and peculiar long-necked gerenuk are regularly observed. After the whole day game drive in the evening, you will be transferred to your booked lodge for dinner and overnight
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Pamoja Olea Farm Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 3 - SerengetiDuration: Karatu – Ngorongoro Gate 30Mns Ngorongoro Gate – Serengeti 3HRS Game drive approx. 7HRS including lunch time and game drive In the morning after breakfast, at 9am you will be escorted to a safari jeep that will be outside the hotel, we will pack your luggage and you will get in a safari jeep ready for a safari to the destination of the day Serengeti National Park. On your way to Serengeti, you will pass through several attractive points where you can stop for a photo or two, amongst others is Ngorongoro View Point after about 1 hour drive. Then while heading to your destination you will have lunch right there in the bush then continue with your fascinating and tireless trip to Serengeti. Your guide now takes you to Serengeti undoubtedly one of the best-known wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Very known for its endless plain named by the Masai as ‘’serengit,’’ Serengeti National Park is most likely the best ever wildlife sanctuary in the world, it is the home to hundreds of lions, Cheetahs, leopards, giraffe, elephants, buffalo, millions of wildebeest, thousands of zebras, gazelle, thousand birds to mention a few. The Park is the world famous for the great migration of over a million wildebeests and thousands of zebras. Let me not blow the trumpet but allow you see more than what we are explaining. You will have the game drive till the evening where you will be transferred to your booked lodge for shower, dinner and overnight
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Luxury Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 4 - Serengeti then NgorongoroWaking up in Serengeti is marvellous, you will be able to hear various sounds of birds, and different wild animals, together make the total complete of the sound of Serengeti and the real African beauty. Today you will have game drive till late afternoon to this most wonderful ever place in the world. You will continue with the game drive till later in the afternoon. After the whole day game drive and searching of wildlife such as lions, beautiful zebras and gorgeous giraffes, buffalo, cheetah and shy leopards you will be transferred to Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Rhino Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 5 - Ngorongoro Crater then Arusha then ZanzibarIn the morning your driver guide will transfer you to Ngorongoro Crater. After registration descend to the crater for an enchanting game viewing. Known as ‘the eighth wonder of the world, the Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa's best-known wildlife arenas. The UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers a unique biosphere, which has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. Deep within the Crater, enclosed by towering walls, some 25,000 large mammals wander the plains, lakes and forests of ‘the land. During your game driver inside the crater, you will most likely see black rhinos, leopards, wonderful black-maned lions and many flamingos. After the crater you will be transferred to Arusha then airport to Zanzibar for beach holiday On arrival to Zanzibar airport, you will find a driver. The driver will welcome you to Zanzibar and escort you to a town tour vehicle ready to be transferred to the arranged hotel. Known as the spice island, the beautiful island of Zanzibar in Africa’s east coast is bursting with culture and history, seemingly at odds with its pleasant geography of white sand beaches with palms swaying lazily in the sea breeze. The spice island Zanzibar with its interesting history influenced by early Arabs trades offers beautiful beaches at the Indian Ocean and beach hotels of all standards.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Marijani Beach Resort and SPA
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 6 - Relax at the BeachToday you will stay at the hotel where you will have great opportunities to enjoy the one of the best beaches in the world the beach of Zanzibar. You will have time to familiarize yourselves with the hotel beaches and do other activities around the beach. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the hotel.
Main Destination: Zanzibar
Accommodation: Marijani Beach Resort and SPA
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 7 - Safari Blue TripIn the morning after breakfast, you will start a trip called safari blue. Safari blue is the Zanzibar number one full day trip, this is the sea adventure that starts from Fumba fishing village, south west coast of the island. The major attractions are swimming, snorkeling, see foods and sailing with traditional dhow. It is a board traditional dhow, enjoy the magic of the sand-banks and rugged island, full day sailing around man-groves and snorkeling along the best coral reefs of Zanzibar. Safari blue explores the Menai Bay Conservation Area Seafood. BBQ is served on the sandbank.
Accommodation: Marijani Beach Resort and SPA
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 8 - Prison Island Stone Town and Spice ToursThis will be the day to enjoy the Prison Island and Stone Town Tours, in the morning when you are ready the guide will take you to Prison Island. Prison Island also known as Changuu Island is situated only 20 minutes by boat from Stone Town. The Island was originally used as a Prison then later it was turned into quarantine station for the British Army. Although a newer prison was later built on the island it was never used. The Island has sandy beaches and is covered in lush vegetation making it prefect habitat for island and sea birds. The surrounding sea offers some lovely snorkelling opportunities with beautiful coral formations. The island is perfect for nature lovers. The islands most famous inhabitants are the giant tortoises. These endangered animals are not native to Africa but to the Seychelles and Galapagos Islands. Originally the Prison Island tortoises were brought from Aldabra in the Seychelles to help increase the conservation efforts by starting a new breeding population. Tortoise populations started to decline many years age when sailors used to collect them to carry on the ships as a fresh protein source as the tortoises could survive many weeks or months without food. These days the tortoise decline is due to habitat destruction and poaching. Tortoises fetch a high price on the black market to private collectors. Then later your guide will direct you to Stone Town. Stone Town Our tour guide will take you to the most famous and wondrous sights of this old trade city. It starts with a visit to the main market of Stone Town, the vibrant place is filled with locals bartering for the catch of the day and selecting the freshest fruit and vegetables. You will find a while variety of exotic fruits and a large selection of herbs and spices. You will then move to the Anglican Church built in 1874 on the site of the old Slave Market. Slavery was abolished in 1873 by then current Sultan of Zanzibar. You will have opportunity to visit inside the church where alter was built on the site of the old slave whipping post. You will also be given a tour of the old slave chambers. The tour will continue on to the Old Fort, the peoples Palace and the House of Wonders. Stunning views of the Forodhani Market and the harbour can be had from the higher floors of the House of Wonders. Our guide will lead you through the narrow and winding streets of Stone Town where there will be time for shopping and exploring. Our final stop of the day is Maruhubi Palace Ruins, famous because it was built to house the third Sultan of Zanzibar’s hamer of 99 wives. The guide will escort you to the most famous tour in Zanzibar called spice tour Our spice tour guide will give you a chance to visit one or more spice farms growing a variety of key spices. Farms growing a variety of key spices to Zanzibar such as Cloves, Chilli, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Pepper, and Vanilla. You will learn about the uses of the different spices, their history on the island, how they grow and best of all able to taste them. If you wish you will also be able to buy them direct from farms. While you will be taken right into the heart of the Island to the growing area, there is more to discover other than spices. During the tour you will also encounter a selection of tropical fruits and depending on the season try some of these such as the wonderful coconut with its refreshing milk and sweet flesh or the exotic rambutan. The spice tour guides will also teach you about the many other uses both cosmetic and medicinal for spices and herbs seen at the farms like the shampoo plant or the iodine. Then you will be transferred back to the hotel for evening enjoyments, dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Zanzibar
Accommodation: Marijani Beach Resort and SPA
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 9 - Departure DayThis will be the last day at Zanzibar, depending on the time of your flight you will be transferred to airport for your way back home. While at home don’t forget to post various photos and share this wonderful area of Tanzania to friends and relative
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Rates Per Person
Feb 12, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
African Chitah
African Chitah Limited was established to cater for the need of people who are willing and able to visit and enjoy the habitats and inhabitants of East Africa. The founders of the company decided to establish African Chitah Limited in order to fill the gaps of offering the best service to the clients which was not attained by most of the companies in East Africa.
This company has the most experienced staff who have been in tourism industry for more than a decade.
The company is well equipped with all modern facilities to ensure that our clients are comfortable. The company possesses safari vehicle land cruisers and town tour vehicles which are in good conditions. We have well experienced tour guides who are conversant with all parks inhabitants and their natural characteristics.
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