Overview
Combining a unique Tanzania safari adventure with the idyllic beaches of Zanzibar, this itinerary reveals the wonders of Tanzania. Enjoy the Big Five as you explore famous parks like the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire. Then indulge into the sumptuous luxury of a private villa on the tropical white sand of Zanzibar. Exciting and relaxing in equal measure, this really is the best of Tanzania.
Highlights
- Trek to the world-famous Everest Base Camp
- Enjoy the amazing view of the Himalayas from Kala Patthar
- Travel through the Sherpa villages of Namche, Khumjung, Khunde, and Dingboche
- Visit Tengboche the biggest and oldest monastery n the region.
Itinerary
After landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by a Lappet Faced Safaris representative, who will assist with your visa process and luggage collection. Transfer to the African Tulip Boutique Hotel in Arusha for a briefing and a restful evening.
- Overnight: African Tulip Boutique Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
After breakfast, meet your safari guide and cook, then head towards Northern Serengeti via flight from Arusha. Explore the vast, game-rich landscapes with potential sightings of the Great Migration during the dry season months.
- Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Camp
- Meals: Full board
Travel through the Lobo Valley and Seronera Valley, where predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards await. With its unique ecosystem, the Seronera area offers some of the best game viewing and photographic opportunities.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Full board
After a morning drive in Central Serengeti, visit the Olduvai Gorge Museum to explore the origins of early humans. Continue to Ngorongoro for breathtaking views from your lodge.
- Overnight: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge (Full board)
Rise early for a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, famed for dense wildlife populations and picturesque landscapes. Look out for endangered black rhinos among many other species.
- Overnight: Endoro Lodge in Karatu (Full board)
Lake Manyara’s groundwater forest offers a lush environment for diverse wildlife, including baboons and possibly tree-climbing lions. Optional cultural activities in Mto wa Mbu village are available.
- Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals: Full board
Famous for large herds of elephants and giant baobab trees, Tarangire offers an unforgettable day of wildlife encounters, especially during the dry season.
- Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge
- Meals: Full board
y to Zanzibar and settle into the tranquil Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel, where turquoise waters and white sand beaches await. Customize your stay with optional tours of Stone Town, spice farms, or diving adventures.
- Overnight: Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel – Superior Deluxe Chalet (Half board)
After lunch, transfer from Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel to Zanzibar Airport. Fly to Dar es Salaam to catch your international return flight.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- All Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
The Cost Excludes
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation
- Items of a personal nature
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
