Guide

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

Meals

9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends. Transfer from Nairobi to 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.

Transport

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

Accommodation

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

Hygieneprotocol

As of October 1, 2021 G Adventures' Vaccinated Tours Policy applies:&nbsp; All travelers must meet the G Adventures requirements for joining their tours.&nbsp; The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour.&nbsp; There are some tours and departures that are only ‘Travel-Ready’ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours before the first day of the tour.&nbsp; Please, double check with the G Adventures Support Team about the requirements of your tour and departure date. ** Updated Vaccine Mandate Changes as of 16 December 2022 below** Travel with Confidence &amp; Vaccinated Tours As we continue to see vaccine mandates shifting and countries evolving COVID-19 policies, we have continued to monitor and adjust our policies in line. Based on this, we will be making some adjustments to our Vaccinated Tours and Travel with Confidence policy in 2023. Tours departing on or after March 31, 2023 we will no longer be requiring all travellers to be vaccinated to travel with G Adventures. However, we still strongly recommend that all travellers are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to travelling. As per our existing policy, it is the travellers responsibility to ensure they are aware of and adhere to the regulations of the country they are visiting. Please remember to ensure that your travellers have adequate travel insurance to protect them should their travel plans change, this should include trip disruption and COVID-19 coverage. Our National Geographic Journeys, National Geographic Family Journeys and G Expedition will remain fully vaccinated for all departures . You can read more about these policies here: https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/&nbsp; Leading up to March 31, 2023 our tours will continue to be Vaccinated Tours and you can look for the Vaccinated Tours icon to indicate which departures are vaccinated and which will not require a vaccination as we move forward with this change. You can find more information on our Travel with Confidence landing page https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/ &nbsp;or as well as on Sherpa. &nbsp;Thank you for your continued support as we navigate these updates. ** Updated Vaccine Mandate Changes as of 16 December 2022 above**

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Others

Nairobi - The Carnivore Restaurant (51-82USD per person) - Karen Blixen Museum (34-73USD per person) - Bomas of Kenya Tour (26-65USD per person) - Railway Museum (6USD per person) - David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Visit (26-65USD per person) - National Museum (21-33USD per person) Serengeti National Park - Serengeti Balloon Safari Arusha - Zanzibar Express Stone Town - Stone Town Walking Tour (20-40USD per person) - House of Wonders (5USD per person) - Christ Church Cathedral & Old Slave Market (5USD per person) - Sultan's Palace Museum (3USD per person) Jambiani - Swimming Jozani Forest - Jozani Forest Tour (35-150USD per person)

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Nairobi - Karen Blixen Museum (34-73USD per person) - Railway Museum (6USD per person) - The Carnivore Restaurant (51-82USD per person) - Bomas of Kenya Tour (26-65USD per person) - National Museum (21-33USD per person) - David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Visit (26-65USD per person) Serengeti National Park - Serengeti Balloon Safari (599USD per person) Arusha - Zanzibar Express Southbound Stone Town - Christ Church Cathedral & Old Slave Market (5USD per person) - House of Wonders (5USD per person) - Stone Town Walking Tour (20-40USD per person) - Swimming Dar es Salaam - Sultan's Palace Museum (3USD per person) Jozani Forest - Jozani Forest Tour (35-150USD per person)

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 ).

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

Day 1: Nairobi

Arrive at anytime. Prepare for tomorrow’s early morning by checking out the hotel bar with your newest friends. Travelling can take a lot out of you so sit back, fill those food and drink needs, and spend a chill night becoming familiar with your group and CEO. Accommodation: - The Heron Portico (or similar). Included Activities: - Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group - Connect With New Friends
Day 2 Day 2: Nairobi/Arusha (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Nairobi/Arusha (1B)

Hop in the shuttle and hit the road in style as you cross through the semi-arid lands of the Maasai people en route to Arusha, Tanzania. Marvel at the epic views of mighty Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance and swap stories with your road trip buddies! Accommodation: - Vijiji Lodge (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Shuttle 07:00 - 08:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Border Crossing (Kenya - Tanzania)
Day 3 Day 3: Arusha/Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: 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. Accommodation: - Seronera Campsite (or similar). 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 4 Day 4: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: 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. Accommodation: - Simba Campsite (or similar). 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 5 Day 5: Ngorongoro/Arusha (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: 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. Accommodation: - Vijiji Lodge (or similar). 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 6 Day 6: Arusha/Dar Es Salaam (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: 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. Accommodation: - Kipepeo Beach Village (or similar). 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 7 Day 7: Dar Es Salaam/Stone Town (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: 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. Accommodation: - Spice Palace Hotel (or similar). 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 8 Day 8: Beach Day In Zanzibar (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: 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. Accommodation: - Fun Beach Hotel (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)
Day 9 Day 9: Beach Day In Zanzibar (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: 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. Accommodation: - Fun Beach Hotel (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast
Day 10 Day 10: Stone Town (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: 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 (Activities) Additional Notes: Today you will be transferred from Jambiani to the Tausi Palace Hotel in Stone Town where the tour will end on arrival. Please book onward travel after 14:30pm.

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Nairobi To Zanzibar: Serengeti & Sunsets

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Itinerary of your trip Nairobi To Zanzibar: Serengeti & Sunsets

Day 1: Nairobi

Day 2: Nairobi/Arusha (1B)

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

Day 4: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 5: Ngorongoro/Arusha (1B, 1L)

Day 6: Arusha/Dar Es Salaam (1B, 1D)

Day 7: Dar Es Salaam/Stone Town (1B)

Day 8: Beach Day In Zanzibar (1B)

Day 9: Beach Day In Zanzibar (1B)

Day 10: Stone Town (1B)

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