8-Day Ultimate Bush Safari and Zanzibar - Melia Lodges

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) which caters to domestic flights, you will be met by our representative who will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha. Overnight will be at the Gran Melia Arusha, an oasis within Arusha set out on 18 acres of beautiful landscaped coffee and tea plantations. It offers pure tranquility with spectacular views of Mount Meru. Have some rest while waiting for your safari on the following day.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Gran Melia Arusha

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Ngorongoro Crater

Your exciting safari starts here! After a well-served breakfast, you will start your safari heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On arrival, you will descend into the famous Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most famous sites and is said to have the highest density of wildlife in Africa. Ngorongoro is the best place to see the endangered black rhinoceros. It is home to all of the Big Five and a good place to see lion, herds of wildebeest and zebra, the elusive caracal, and Cape buffalo year-round. Lunch will be served at the picnic site. After a day well spent, you will head back to your accommodation for the evening leisure, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Lodge Melia Collection

• Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

A great time in wild Africa - the Serengeti National Park

A complimentary Masai visit on day 3 will be added before heading to Serengeti Park. As you proceed with your safari, these days are dedicated to game drives in the most famous national park in the world, the Serengeti. This is wild Africa – with its endless plains rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well-representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. As for big cats and large predators, it's the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and many more animals.

This part of the Serengeti has a good number of resident game throughout the year. Non-migrating game like elephant, buffalo, gazelle, zebra, lion, leopard, and cheetah can be seen here all year round. Dinner and overnight will be at Melia Serengeti Lodge.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Melia Serengeti Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Onward flight to Zanzibar Island

Enjoy the early morning drive in the central part of Serengeti. Later, you will head back to your accommodation for breakfast. You will then enjoy the en-route game drive on your way to the Seronera Airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. Accommodation will be at Melia Zanzibar, a luxury resort at the beach.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Melia Zanzibar

• Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Relaxation time at the beach

These days are for relaxation at the beach. You can have some rest and enjoy this paradise of beautiful beaches with white sand and turquoise water from the Indian Ocean. Spend the day at your leisure on the beautiful white sands of the North Zanzibar beaches. Relax in paradise on the beach resort on an all-inclusive stay. There are many extra activities you can enjoy like scuba diving, snorkeling, a dhow cruise, massage, etc.

Being in Zanzibar, you may also opt for activities such as a half or full-day tour to Stone Town (includes Old Town guided tour, Spice Tour and Prison Island), walking to Jozani Forest or any other available activities (activity supplement applies). Dinner and overnight will be at Melia Zanzibar Resort.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Melia Zanzibar

• Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Departure time

Zanzibar has one of the best beaches in the world. Today, you have the opportunity to relax, swim, sunbathe, go fishing or enjoy walking on the beach.

Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.