10 Day Tanzania & Zanzibar Bush & Beach Experience

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Ker & Downey Africa's 10 Day Tanzania & Zanzibar Bush & Beach Experience brings together the vast landscapes, extreme beauty and wildlife of Tanzania with the idyllic movie scene type scenery of the golden beaches and crystal blue waters of Zanzibar. Perfect for honeymoons or romantic getaways but equally suitable for family or solo travellers - t...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Arusha
    • Drive to Ngorongoro Crater, enjoy walking safari or standard game drive including sundowners
    • Visit Serengeti National Park's Mwiba Airstrip
    • Enjoy a world class breakfast at your lodge and a morning at leisure
    • Spend your next 3 days at the Resort & Spa enjoying the multitude of activities on offer
    • Discover Zanzibar
    • Enjoy visiting Dar es Selaam

What's this trip about?

    Ker & Downey Africa's 10 Day Tanzania & Zanzibar Bush & Beach Experience brings together the vast landscapes, extreme beauty and wildlife of Tanzania with the idyllic movie scene type scenery of the golden beaches and crystal blue waters of Zanzibar. Perfect for honeymoons or romantic getaways but equally suitable for family or solo travellers - this experience is a culmination of everything that is good about our wonderful continent.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityArusha
End CityZanzibar

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa

Attractions

  • Arusha
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Zanzibar

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Game drive
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodation (As per itinerary)
    • All Meals (As per itinerary)
    • Beverages (As per itinerary)
    • Scheduled Activities (As per itinerary)
    • Transfers (As per itinerary)
    • Park Fees (As per itinerary)

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arusha

Arrive at Arusha Airport before meeting your meet & greet who will transfer you from Arusha Airport to Lake Duluti Lodge. Upon arrival you will enjoy a leisurely check in process before enjoying a one hour tour of the coffee farm.

Optional

Conservation Walks

Canoeing Safari - Lake Duluti

Cultural Tours

Duluti Forest Hike

Included

Coffee Farm Tour

Internet Connection

Mini Bar

Drinking Water

Dedicated Butler

Excluded

Laundry Services

Day 2: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Road transfer from Arusha to the Ngorongoro Crater to check into your Elegant Dome Suite at The Highlands.

Activities and Services

Game Drives

Optional

Walking Safari

Olmoti Climb

Empekaai Descent

Included

2 Daily Game Drives

Walking Safaris

Excluded

Gratuities

Additional Activities other than mentioned

Day 3: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy an early morning game drive before enjoying an incredible breakfast in the heart of Africa.

Once complete, you hike down and into the Ngorongoro crater where our staff will set up a lunch for you in the crater.

Return to camp in time for a walking safari or standard game drive including sundowners before dinner at the Lodge and a camp fire to round the day off.

Activities and Services

Ngorongoro Crater Descent & Lunch

Game Drives

Optional

Walking Safaris

Included

Ngorongoro Crater guided descent

Game Drives

Walking Safaris

Excluded

Gratuities

Day 4: Southern Serengeti

Road transfer to Manyara Airstrip this morning before flying to Serengeti National Park's Mwiba Airstrip. Upon arrival you will enjoy a game drive through to your Lodge, Mwiba Lodge.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive and sundowners before returning to the lodge for a private dinner and relaxation for the evening.

Activities And Services

Game Drives

Sundowners

Optional

Bush Walks

Cultural Experiences

Included

Private Vehicle

Child Minding

Wifi

Private Dinners

Spa Facilities

Gym

Excluded

Activities other than mentioned

Entry into Ndutu or Southern Serengeti

Gratuities

Day 5: Southern Serengeti

Enjoy a world class breakfast at your lodge and a morning at leisure. Today's lunch will be amongst the birds on a treetop platform where you will be served lunch while you look out over the gorge that descends before you.

This afternoon enjoy your game drive and other activities on offer at the lodge.

Activities And Services

Picnic lunch on treetop platform

Game Drives

Optional

Walking Safari

Cultural Experiences

Included

Private Vehicle

Child Minding

Wifi

Private Dinners

Spa Facilities

Gym

Excluded

Activities other than mentioned

Entry into Ndutu or Southern Serengeti

Day 6: Zanzibar

Be transferred from your lodge this morning to Mwibe Airstrip where you will catch a flight to Arusha Airport. From here you will connect on a second flight to Zanzibar International Airport where you will be met and driven across the Island of Zanzibar to the Baraza ...

Optional

Scuba Diving

Bicycle Excursion

Snorkelling Trips

Paje Beach Kite Surfing

Windsurfing

Kayaking

Paddle Boarding

Included

Tennis court usage

Kids club

Gym

Pool

Wifi

Excluded

Laundry

Room Service

Babysitting

Water sports activities

Scuba Diving

Day 7: Zanzibar

Enjoy another fully inclusive day at your paradise in the Indian Ocean. Allow our travel experts to arrange and prebook any of the above-mentioned activities, or take the days as they come and choose when and how you enjoy everything on offer as you go.

Activities And Services

Paje Beach Kite Surfing

Paddle Boarding

Snorkelling Trips

Windsurfing

Bicycle Excursion

Scuba Diving

Included

Tennis court usage

Kids club

Gym

Pool

Wifi

Excluded

Laundry

Room Service

Babysitting

Water sports activities

Scuba Diving

Day 8: Zanzibar

Enjoy your final day at Baraza Resort & Spa.

Optional

Paje Beach Kite Surfing

Paddle boarding

Windsurfing

Scuba Diving

Bicycle Excursion

Snorkelling Trips

Included

Tennis court usage

Kids club

Gym

Pool

Wifi

Excluded

Laundry

Room Service

Babysitting

Water sports activities

Scuba Diving

Day 9: Dar Es Salaam

Fly from Zanzibar International Airport to Dar es Selaam International Airport before being met and driven by your guide to The Oyster Bay Hotel. Enjoy this idyllic and luxurious stay as you reflect on the incredible trip you've had, before tomorrow's journey home.

Included

Swimming Pool

Excluded

Laundry

Day 10: Departure

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$1,055
Last Updated: 4/10/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Ker & Downey Africa Reviews & Ratings

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Britta

Mar 2017

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An unforgettable trip to Tanzania thanks to Ker & Downey

Although being used to organising our travels on our own, for this trip to Tanzania we decided to engage Ker & Downey as we wanted everything to be perfect. From...

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Bonnie

Mar 2016

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My mother and I had a trip to Tanzania more wonderful than we could have ever imagined

The trip was wonderful! Everything went extremely smoothly. The service...

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Patricia

Oct 2022

Ker & Downey Africa gave us the trip we asked for, stress free and memorable.

This we hoped would be the holiday of a lifetime for myself and my family and we chose Ker & Downey Africa to organize it for us, we were not disappointed. They ...

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Sarah & Matthew

Aug 2022

Overall, we were very impressed by your planning of the trip

Overall, we were very impressed by your planning of the trip, how seamless everything was, and all of the little surprises along the way! Thank you and your team ag...

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Stephanie

Jun 2022

Incredible safari experience!

We absolutely loved working with Ker & Downey Africa who helped us book our travel in Cape Town and our safari in Botswana. They worked with us on our budget and...

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Ker & Downey Africa

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Ker and Downey® Africa is a Cape Town based travel company specializing in adventurous, high-end safaris to Africa. Our specialities lie in African travel to Botswana, Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. We are the founders of LuxVenture® Trips which are crafted to challenge our clients with adventurous experiences and to connect you to the people, culture and spirit of the destinations you are visiting. With our passion for sustainable travel we encourage clients to leave their legacy in Africa by incorporating conservation and community experiences to your trip to Africa.

LuxVenture® Travel:

LuxVenture® is a product category that we created. We bring together the best of luxurious nights and adventurous days to satisfy our clients' need for thrills in Africa as well as understanding their needs for the finer things in life. We have invested decades of experience, passion and creativity into our LuxVenture® experiences. This means that nothing in our trips is designed by accident, every transfer, lodge and route has been crafted specifically for the best possible experience. Booking with us allows you to leverage our expertise to give you and your family the best possible chance of the trip of a lifetime.


Challenge:

Our LuxVenture® Trips are designed to challenge you to experience the most adventurous and unique experiences in the world.


Connect:

We create opportunities for you to truly engage with the people, culture and spirit of your destination.

Legacy:

Leaving a positive legacy in Africa is the foundation of everything that we do at Ker & Downey Africa. We believe that making a difference starts within our company culture and that it is our responsibility to extend this mantra to our clients as well as everyone we associate ourselves with the industry. Sustainable travel is of utmost importance to us in order to preserve Africa’s wildlife and to empower local communities, which is the driving factor behind our trips which encourages our guests to leave a positive legacy when traveling to Africa. Our Legacy Program has evolved into collaborations with many local initiatives, such as leading conservation NGO, African Parks.

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Tailor-made luxury African safaris with a focus on sustainability and adventurous experiences.

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What's excluded

    • Meals other than mentioned
    • Premium brand drinks
    • Sightseeing and activities other than specified
    • Travel insurance
    • Gratuities
    • Visa costs
    • Any items of a personal nature

Accommodation

,Lake Duluti Lodge | Arusha Just a 10 minute easy drive out of Arusha town in lies a mysterious yet spiritual and very scenic crater lake named ‘Duluti’ by the local Meru people. On its shores stands another stunning reason to visit Arusha, Lake Duluti Lodge. Named after the crater Lake it straddles, Lake Duluti lodge is the finest countryside retreat that has perfectly incorporated the authentic African rural life setting with the amenities and service rivalling the best lodges in Africa. Boasting idyllic scenery, mild climate, stunning architecture and design, Lake Duluti lodge offers both a retreat in one of Tanzania’s most famous landscapes and a cultural education in a region that is home to a strong cultural heritage. The activities offered, cuisine served and the excellent service delivered at the lodge will make your stay an unforgettable one. Discover Tanzania’s world famous warm hospitality and luxury at Lake Duluti Lodge.   The Highlands Ngorongoro | Ngorongoro Conservation Area The Highlands redefines the Ngorongoro experience. Set on the edge of the mountain forest hugging the Olmoti volcano to the north of Ngorongoro Crater, The Highlands strikes a perfect balance between a true wilderness experience and a high-style, contemporary escape. Experience the highlands of the wild Ngorongoro Conservation Area surrounding camp, home to leopard, buffalo and elephant. Follow ancient Maasai trails to the summit of the Olmoti crater and visit local communities to catch a glimpse into the traditional Maasai way of life that has defined this corner of East Africa for centuries. The famous Ngorongoro Crater is easily accessible from camp, while the setting ensures maximum privacy, a rich adventure and a range of activities not possible elsewhere in Ngorongoro. YOUR STAY 2 Nights Full Board All Drinks Included FAST FACTS Hotel Spoken Languages: English, Swahili No. Rooms: 8 Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife   Mwiba Lodge | Southern Serengeti Mwiba Lodge, the newest addition to the Legendary Expeditions’ portfolio, is set among massive stone boulders, ancient coral trees and acacias, overlooking the Arugusinyai River cascading down its rocky gorge. Vast and privately controlled, this exquisite 126,000 acre wildlife reserve is lush with color-infused botanicals, saturated with wildlife and features 33 freshwater springs. The interiors are an artful combination of both traditional and modern design elements, and the architecture breathes life into the landscape's behemoth boulders. The lounge invites relaxation with ease and style, and looks over the riches of the undulating landscape beyond. One level below from the cool respite of the infinity pool, guests can enjoy the sights and sounds of a constant parade of wildlife coming to drink from the valley's springs. The ten double suites all give way to a wide-open layout, conceived with the aim of making the most of each spectacular vantage point. Inside, traditional canvas accented with copper features, vast soaking tubs, private outdoor showers and hardwood decks conspire to offer an experience of the wilderness unlike any before.   Baraza Resort & Spa | Zanzibar Baraza Resort & Spa, Zanzibar's most exclusive boutique resort, is located along the beach that was named as one of the top 30 island beaches in the world by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. With just 30 villas, this stunning fully inclusive boutique resort evokes the heritage of Zanzibar dating back to the era of the Sultans. A fusion of Arabic, Swahili and Indian design, with Swahili arches, intricate hand carved décor, and antiques. Each villa boasts large bathrooms as well as a spacious terrace and private plunge pool. Facilities include an excellent restaurant featuring the very best produce that the island has to offer as well as an impressive spa, yoga center, fitness center, and tennis court. Your Stay 3 Nights Full Board All Drinks Included Fast Facts 5 Star Resort Spoken Languages: English No. Rooms: 30 Special Interests: Beach / Coastal, Leisure, Relaxation, Watersports, Wine   The Oyster Bay | Dar Es Salaam Whether it is just for a few hours or overnight – guests will be pampered and receive a similar type and standard of hospitality received (or are about to receive) in the small, luxurious properties of the Southern Tanzanian game parks and the Indian Ocean Islands. And when it is time to leave for the airport, the chauffeur is waiting – it’s all part of the service. The Oyster Bay is like staying with friends, a beautiful large home and garden with 8 luxurious ocean facing guest suites, spacious in the extreme (70 sqm) with luxurious bathrooms, air-conditioned, fabulously furnished in contemporary African style, the suites reflect modern day Africa in a timeless setting – balmy, equatorial, coastal, Dar es Salaam. Extensive lounges and terraces overlooking mature gardens,  swimming pool and within secure walking distance of the Oyster Bay shopping center.
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