Transport

4x4 safari vehicles, private shuttle, walking, ferry, minibus.

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group, Arusha. Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Serengeti National Park and in Ngorongoro Crater. Ferry to Zanzibar. Stone Town orientation walk. Beach time in Zanzibar. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Accommodation

Basic hotel (1 nt, single or twin-share), full-service camping (2 nts), hostels (5 nts, multi-share with 3-4 people).

Meals

8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

Hygieneprotocol

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Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer), certified safari guides/drivers, local guides.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Others

• Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. • YELLOW FEVER It may be required to show a Yellow Fever certificate upon entering the country(s) visited. Please check in with your local health expert for advice on Yellow Fever and other inoculations required for this area. • Sleeping bags are not available for rent and difficult to purchase locally. • RAMADAN According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between Feb 28th - Mar 29th 2025, and Feb 17th - Mar 19th 2026. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can’t at that time. • Looking to add to your experience? Check out our Extras! Specially designed for travellers with unique interests, Extras are optional add-ons to your G adventures trip that make your adventure more you-centric. Extras must be booked prior to departure, please see details in our optional activities field and ask your GCO or travel agent about booking.Serengeti National Park - Serengeti Balloon Safari Arusha - Zanzibar Express Stone Town - Christ Church Cathedral & Old Slave Market (5USD per person) - Sultan’s Palace Museum (3USD per person) - Stone Town Walking Tour (15USD per person) Jambiani - Swimming Jozani Forest - Jozani Forest Tour (35-150USD per person)

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arusha
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arusha

Arrive at anytime.

Head out to a local bar where the drinks are affordable and the company is fantastic. Get to know your new travel mates over a few Tuskers as a group. Connect over past travels, set your intentions for this trip, and as the night settles around you; simply enjoy being in the moment.

Included Activities:
- Connect With New Friends
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Day 2: Arusha/Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Arusha/Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Well folks it’s time for the Africa you have all imagined, the experience that has been depicted over and over again in books, movies, and television. So grab those cameras, purchase a quirky bucket hat, and head out on a wildlife safari drive into one of the most famous national parks in Africa; the Serengeti.

Get ready for abundant wildlife, vast golden plains dotted with thorny acacia trees, and hippo-filled rivers as you begin a 3-day and 2-night excursion into the park itself and the great Ngorongoro Crater.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle: Arusha to Serengeti National Park 08:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Serengeti National Park Safari

Additional Notes: The Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater portion of the trip will make use of specialized 4x4 7-seater safari vehicles, with experienced safari driver/guides, who will ensure wonderful wildlife encounters. The safari vehicles each have sliding windows and a large pop-up roof, perfect for viewing animals and scenery. The group will split up among several vehicles and your CEO will spend time in each vehicle over the next three days.
Day 3 Day 3: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro (1B, 1L, 1D)

Grab your buddies and jump aboard for one last morning safari in the Serengeti. As the sun rises higher in the sky watch the animal kingdom come to life in this grassland savannah before returning to break down camp.

Then it’s on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, famous for Africa’s best wildlife viewing. Get ready for epic views from the crater rim and watch as animals meander around below drinking water from the permanent supply on the crater floor. You’ll be setting up camp in the late afternoon at a site near the crater rim and then you can spend the rest of the day enjoying one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on the planet.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro 04:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Serengeti National Park Safari

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Serengeti Balloon Safari

Additional Notes: Please note: if you have pre-booked the Serengeti Balloon Safari, today’s the day for this activity! The CEO will give the final confirmation, as it is subject to change. You will miss the included morning wildlife safari drive with the group, but you will have a much better view from above! If you have not yet pre-booked, add it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

Please note that due to the high-altitude location of our camp, temperatures can drop at night. We recommend bringing extra layers to wear during the evening and following morning.
Day 4 Day 4: Ngorongoro/Arusha (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Ngorongoro/Arusha (1B, 1L)

It’s time to experience “Africa’s Garden of Eden” on a more personal level. Today, venture down to the crater floor where the group will embark on a final safari experience. Have those cameras charged and at the ready because, let’s face it if you are going to see any wildlife this would be the place (and we are so excited for you)!

The animals are bound to this area by the crater walls and the enclosed nature of the crater means its own ecosystem has been created think; rich grasslands, swamps, acacia forests, and Lake Makat so get ready to see some magic.

With full camera rolls the group will exit the crater in the late morning and travel back to Arusha. Swap stories along the way, pick those favourite photos from earlier, or simply sit back and let yourself enjoy the passing scenery as you cruise along.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle: Ngorongoro to Arusha 04:00 - 05:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch
- Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari Drive
Day 5 Day 5: Arusha/Dar Es Salaam (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Arusha/Dar Es Salaam (1B, 1D)

Leave Arusha early and be on the lookout for the mighty Mt Kilimanjaro on the road towards Dar es Salaam and watch as the Tanzanian countryside passes by and the blue waters of the Indian Ocean make their debut.

The city started as a fishing village in the mid 19th century before becoming a port and trading centre. The group will spend the night here before embarking for the island beaches of Zanzibar.

Want to cut travel time in half and spend more time in Stone Town? Pre-book the Zanzibar Express on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 12:00 - 13:00 Hr(s)

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Zanzibar Express

Additional Notes: Zanzibar Express; transfer this morning from your Arusha hotel to the airport for a scenic flight to Zanzibar. Arrive in Stone Town and spend the afternoon exploring on your own. Enjoy an extra night in Stone Town and meet back up with the group the following day. Only breakfast included.
Day 6 Day 6: Dar Es Salaam/Stone Town (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Dar Es Salaam/Stone Town (1B)

After the jam packed last few days of this trip where you are going next is going to be just what you needed. Wake in Dar es Salaam before hopping on the ferry to the paradise of Zanzibar.

Get ready for picturesque island beaches that will make you contemplate staying here and living off the grid. Few places on this planet are as entrancing and exotic as this Tanzanian archipelago so get ready to enjoy it, take loads of pictures, and relax in a place that has long lured backpackers and adventurers to it’s sandy shores.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Ferry: Dar es Salaam to Stone Town 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Stone Town Orientation Walk

Additional Notes: Zanzibar is a Muslim society. Immodestly dressed women or men in shorts will get harassed and cause great offence in Stone Town. On the beach, customs are a little more relaxed, but travellers are encouraged to be respectful of the island’s culture and cover up when walking around. Never try to take a photograph without asking permission.
Day 7 Day 7: Beach Day In Zanzibar (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Beach Day In Zanzibar (1B)

Roll out of bed this morning in Stone Town and explore the heart of Zanzibar. Wander the winding historic unpaved alleyways of Stone Town passing by balconies and gigantic wooden carved doors along the way.

Get lost and spend hours exploring the streets and squares, drinking potent coffee from pavement vendors and buying sweetmeats from tiny cafes. Keep an eye out for tinga-tinga paintings, antique shops, beautifully printed cloths (kangas and kikois worn by local people), little carved chests with copper inlays, and spices – all beautiful presents or memories to take home. Transfer to the tropical haven of Jambiani for a relaxing few days as a group.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)
Day 8 Day 8: Beach Day In Zanzibar (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Beach Day In Zanzibar (1B)

Wake up in this island paradise and get ready to seize the day. You’ll be exploring one of the world’s great cultural crossroads… think Africa meets Arabia and add the Indian Ocean into the mix as the cherry on top.

The day is yours to spend as you choose; head out for a diving experience, grab some goggles and go snorkelling, hop aboard a sailing trip, or just lounge on the beach and relax. Zanzibar’s tropical setting, unique culture, and active beach-party scene make this place a very enjoyable East African Indian Ocean experience.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 9 Day 9: Stone Town (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Stone Town (1B)

Your most difficult task today is going to be pulling yourself away from the beauty that surrounds you in Jambiani. Travel back to Stone Town on the other side of the island and explore the heart of Zanzibar.

The tour ends in the late morning.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

Additional Notes: Morning group transfer from the beach. Depart Stone Town upon arrival in the late morning. Onward travel should be booked no earlier than 2:30pm.

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Tanzania To Zanzibar: White Sands & The Wilderness

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Itinerary of your trip Tanzania To Zanzibar: White Sands & The Wilderness

Day 1: Arusha

Day 2: Arusha/Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 3: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 4: Ngorongoro/Arusha (1B, 1L)

Day 5: Arusha/Dar Es Salaam (1B, 1D)

Day 6: Dar Es Salaam/Stone Town (1B)

Day 7: Beach Day In Zanzibar (1B)

Day 8: Beach Day In Zanzibar (1B)

Day 9: Stone Town (1B)

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