“Steeped in culture and history, Zanzibar enticed adventurers, seafarers, and traders from far and wide. Known as the spice island, from the centuries-old trade of cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon, today the Zanzibar Archipelago is still bathed in the heady scents of spices and traditional dhows still drift across the horizon”

Basic info:

Where: Moshi | Marangu waterfalls | Mkomazi National Park | Coffee Tour Uru Village & West Kilimanjaro | Arusha National Park| Tarangire National Park | Serengeti National Park | Ngorongoro Crater | Stone Town Tour, Prison Island Tour| Nungwi Village Tour & Sunset Cruise | Mnemba Island Tour | Spice Tour | Stone Town

Included:

For Bush Safari

• All national park fees.

• Drinking water for duration of trip.

• Accommodation and food

• All government tax 18%.

• Private transport 4*4 safari jeep

• Both Swahili and English speaker driver guide

For Beach Safari

• All Excursions shown in the package

• Soft Drinks & Sea Food BBQ – Snorkelling at Mnemba Island

• Pick up and drop off from your Hotel

• Experienced Professional Tour guides

• All swimming and safety gears

• All taxes and service fees included

• Hotels Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast

• Entrance fees & Boat charges

• Transfer & Transport waiting charge

Not included:

For Bush Safari

• Alcoholic and other beverages

• Optional activities not outlined on the itinerary.

• Items of a personal nature e.g. laundry etc

• Tips and gratuities

• International flight

• Visa

• Medical Insurance

 For Beach Safari

• Medical insurance

• International flights

• Visa

• Expenses of a personal nature

• Airport Taxes

• Gratuities for guide/driver

• Infrastructure Tax

Following your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by a Tanzanian Velo Adventures representative who will transfer you to Chanya lodge https://chanyalodge.co.tz/ where you stay overnight.

ACCOMMODATION: Chanya Lodge, HB https://chanyalodge.co.tz/

The following morning, after breakfast, you will have a short briefing from your guide about your itinerary. Thereafter, you will be invited if you fancy a town tour around Moshi. If tired you are more than welcome to take a rest and enjoy a nice swim at the lodge.

ACCOMMODATION: Chanya Lodge, HB https://chanyalodge.co.tz/

After breakfast and a short briefing from your guide, you will jump into your jeep and drive up to Marangu which is approximately 1600M above sea level. Upon arrival, we will take a 20 minutes hike to Ndoro waterfall passing through plenty of banana and coffee plantations which gives this walk a flowery smell.

The waterfall provides a great opportunity to swim and cool off. Be warned though, the water is VERY cold!

Thereafter we will jump into the jeep and go for the starting point of Mount Kilimanjaro through Marangu Route. In the afternoon you will be transferred to Nzoroko Hotel which is a 10minutes drive to Mkomazi National Park

ACCOMMODATION: Nzoroko Hotel, FB

Today you will have a full-day game drive at Mkomazi National Park.

Set below the verdant slopes of the spectacular Usambara and Pare Eastern Arc Mountain ranges and overseen by the iconic snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro, Mkomazi is a virgin breathtaking beauty exhibiting unique natural treasures and an immense sense of space. Mkomazi is vital refuge for two highly endangered species, the charismatic black rhino and the sociable African wild dog, both of which were successfully reintroduced in the 1990s. Nomadic by nature, wild dogs might be seen almost anywhere in the park, but black rhinos are restricted to a fenced sanctuary, ensuring their safe keeping for future generations enjoyment and prosperity.

Mkomazi supports several dry–country specialists’ species that are rare elsewhere in Tanzania; these include the spectacular fringe-eared Oryx, with its long back–sweeping horns, and the handsome spiral-horned lesser kudu. Oddest of all is the gerenuk, a gazelle distinguished by its slender neck, bizarre alien-like head, and habit of standing tall on its hind legs stretching for acacia leaves that other browsers cannot reach. In the evening you will be driven out of the park for dinner and accommodation

ACCOMMODATION: Mkomazi Bandaz, FB

After breakfast, we continue with a morning game drive at Mkomazi National Park and then have a picnic lunch at the park. Thereafter you will be transferred to Moshi for dinner and overnight stay.

ACCOMMODATION: Chanya Lodge, HB https://chanyalodge.co.tz/

After breakfast and a short briefing from your guide, you will jump onto your jeep and drive up to Uru which is approximately 1600M above sea level for our Coffee tour and a dip at Materuni waterfall. A hike down to the waterfall takes about 45 minutes through a scenic rainforest path with plenty of local fruits, such as avocados, mangos, lemons and bananas, providing a fruity scent in the background. Also, watch out for the flower of love and forgiveness in case you need it. The waterfall provides a great opportunity for a swim and a cool-off.

Kilimanjaro is known as one of the leading coffee growers in Tanzania and the best in East Africa. This wonderful trip is designed in such a way that you will get to know the whole coffee growing process and history of the local coffee growers. The most interesting part, just like locals, you will get a chance to pick, roast and grind coffee beans, culminating with making your cup of coffee

After the coffee tour, we will join our local family friend for lunch, Chagga’s favourite dish and a little chat. Our friend may tell you a little about the history of the Chagga people and you may share your own stories and experiences.

After lunch, we head to West Kilimanjaro for Maasai evening activities. Living in the vast plains of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania, the Maasai are probably the best-known ethnic group in East Africa and are known for their distinctive customs and dress. During our adventure to West Kilimanjaro, we will stop to meet the Maasai, get to know them and even have the chance to try on their striking clothes. And in the evening, we will listen to stories from our hosts and share the dancefloor with them as they show us some traditional dances.

ACCOMMODATION: Osiligilai Maasai Lodge, FB

After breakfast, you will be driven to Arusha National Park for a game drive. If we’re lucky, we’ll spot herds of elephants as we drive through the Ngasurai open plain, which is a migratory path for them to and from the Amboseli National Park in Kenya, and we’ll get to see the fantastic view of Mount Meru looming in the distance before reaching the bustling city of Arusha. Animals such as zebras, waterbuck, giraffes, antelopes and monkeys can be spotted in this park. You will also do canoeing at Lake Momella

ACCOMMODATION: Meru View Lodge FB

Early in the morning after breakfast, you will be driven from Arusha to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. The Tarangire national park is spectacular in any season and many of the migratory wildlife species can be found in the permanent waters of the Tarangire River. Huge herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, elands and giraffes gather until the onset of the rain when they migrate again to good grazing areas. In the evening before dark, you will be driven to the lodge/ campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

ACCOMMODATION: Eileen’s Tree Inn Lodge, FB

After breakfast, we will drive you to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai George, which takes between 3 and 4 hours. On our way to Serengeti, we will take stop for a picnic lunch in the park. After lunch and little rest, you will enjoy an evening game drive in the Serengeti, Again this is a great time to view game-particularly the carnivores as this is their favourite time to hunt. Before dark, you’ll head to your lodge for dinner and a restful night’s sleep.

ACCOMMODATION: Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge, FB

Today, you’ll spend a full day exploring this diverse and expansive landscape, with opportunities to spot all of the “Big Five”, as well as many other wildlife species like zebra antelopes, wilder, beasts, and the natural wonder of the world, the great migration. Before dark, you’ll head to your lodge for dinner and a restful night’s sleep.

ACCOMMODATION: Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge, FB

Today after early morning breakfast you will have a half day exploring this diverse and expansive landscape and then later head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area floor. In the crater, you are also likely to see lions, rhinos, hippos, elephants, hyenas and many members of the antelope family, and small mammals of all sorts. You will have a full-day game drive in the park with a picnic lunch. After a long day in the crater, you will be driven back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

ACCOMMODATION: Rhino lodge, FB

Early in the morning after breakfast, you will head to the Ngorongoro crater floor. In the crater, you are also likely to see lions, rhinos, hippos, elephants, hyenas and many members of the antelope family, and small mammals of all sorts. You will have a half-day game drive in the park with a picnic lunch. After a long day in the crater, you will be driven to Karatu.

ACCOMMODATION: Eileen’s Tree Inn Lodge, FB

After breakfast, it’s your time and you can spend it however you like while waiting to be transferred to the airport i.e. Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport depending on your flight. On the way, you will have a chance to do some shopping if that’s what you’d like!

ACCOMMODATION: https://chanyalodge.co.tz/ If your flight is at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Savanna House it is from Arusha Airport.

On this day, you will be dropped off at the Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. On reaching Zanzibar you will be warmly received by our partners and here you will begin with a new tour.

Arrive at Zanzibar airport and transfer to Tausi Palace Hotel in Stone Town for check-in.

ACCOMMODATION: Tausi Palace Hotel

At 09:00 am the tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and begin the trip to Prison Island Boat Tour home of Aldabra Giant Tortoises. Flanged by an amazing beach of reef sanctuary, the island is ideal for swimming, snorkelling and beach relaxation, after the tour at 02:00 pm you will begin the Stone Town City Tour, this tour takes the aroundyou the historical culture and architectural important town of Zanzibar with a century history. It includes a visit to former slave market site, which now stands as Anglican Church built in 1871, the town market, a visit to the Zanzibar Memorial Museum, Old Arab Fort, Palace Museum, Old Indian dispensary (Cultural Center) to Maruhubi Palace Ruins via Living Stone House. After the tours, the driver will take you to Amaan Beach Bungalows in Nungwi for check-in.

ACCOMMODATION: Amani Beach Bungalows

Morning at 11:30 am the tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and start the Nungwi Cultural Village. After Stone Town, the village of Nungwi is the second biggest town on the main island (known as Unguja, but just referred to as Zanzibar island) of Zanzibar. Nungwi is located at the very northern tip of the island, about one hour and a one-hour drive from Stone Town. Though the village is known for several things, probably the most famous reason to visit Nungwi is to enjoy one of Zanzibar’s most spectacular beaches. Here, you will enrich yourself with village culture (see local living in the community), the Baraka Aquarium where you can swim with sea turtles, and visit several of the legendary dhow building yards. At 04:00 pm you will start the Dhow Sunset Cruise, use handcrafted dhow which is operated by the professional, trained crew and fully equipped with life jackets, first aid kit, sunshade, boarding ladder and waterproof bags. After the tour ended the guide will take you back to your hotel.

ACCOMMODATION: Amani Beach Bungalows

Spend the whole day at the beautiful Amaan Beach Bungalows

ACCOMMODATION: Amani Beach Bungalows

At 8:00 the guide will take you to Mnemba Island for a boat trip encircled by a large coral reef. The island is home to a luxury lodge and is only available to guests. Many of the sites surrounding the island are colourful and thriving making for fun snorkelling at any time of year. Expect to see fish also you could see Turtles swimming around in the shallows as well as Humpback Dolphins while you are sailing to the Island. This tour includes a seafood barbeque lunch and soft drinks. The tour will end around 3:00 pm and the driver/guide will take you to the hotel for relaxation and overnight.

ACCOMMODATION: Amani Beach Bungalows

Spend the whole day at the beautiful Amani Beach Bungalows

ACCOMMODATION: Amani Beach Bungalows

This is where Zanzibar comes to its own. It’s inevitable and unsurprising that everyone who visits Zanzibar ends up taking a spice tour. After all, this cluster of islands off the coast of Tanzania is nicknamed the Spice Islands, and there was once a time when Zanzibar was the largest producer of cloves in the world!

The driver will pick you up from the hotel at 10:00 am and begin the trip to Spice Tour on this tour you will see and taste the tropical fruits, spices plantation or plots on the island. A variety of spices plants used as ornament, medicines, flowers, fruits and another other interesting flora can be seen during the spice tour and visit Kidichi bath built in 1850 by the first Sultan for his wife Sheharzad (granddaughter of Fateh Ali Shah of Persia. The tour will end at 01:00 pm and the driver will take you back to your hotel.

ACCOMMODATION: Amani Beach Bungalows

Pick up from Amaan Beach Bungalows and transfer to Tausi Palace Hotel in Stone Town for check-in.

ACCOMMODATION: Tausi Palace Hotel

Pick up from Tausi Palace Hotel and transfer to the airport for departure.