Kotia Photographic Safaris and Tours

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arrival

Arrival

Our representative (or your guide) will meet you at the airport, pick you up and transfer you to your lodge in Arusha. The drive from the airport to your hotel is about an hour. Your safari consultant together with your safari guide will brief you on various aspects of your itinerary including sharing all the important tips before the safari begins.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Rivertrees Country Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located near Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha National Park and Canoe

Arusha National Park and Canoe

In the morning, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Arusha NP for a day of game drive with packed lunch. The park is home to buffaloes, elephants, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras and white colobus monkeys, baboons and different bird species. You will your afternoon on canoeing safari on Momella lake, which is mostly surrounded by migratory pink flamingos and other colorful water birds. After plenty of time allocated for you to observe the wildlife, you will drive further to your lodging inside the park for leisure.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Rivertrees Country Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located near Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Arusha National Park And Nature Walking

Arusha National Park And Nature Walking

After an early breakfast, you will drive to the ranger post where you will meet an armed ranger waiting for you to accompany you on your walking safari that will give you the chance to experience the wildlife up-close. Only a few other national parks in Tanzania give you such an opportunity and it is something that should not be missed, later you will drive to Tarangire National Park for overnight and dinner.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Tarangire Kati Kati Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

In the morning (depends on agreed time), you will start a game viewing. This park is distinguished for a great number of elephants, birdlife, big cats and other fabulous wildlife. Tarangire River, which cuts through the park, is a magnet for animal life. In the evening proceed to your lodge.

Main Destination:
Karatu District
Accommodation:
Baghayo Garden Suites
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Srengeti National Park Via Ndutu

Srengeti National Park Via Ndutu

After a hearty breakfast, you proceed to Serengeti via Ndutu, part of Ngorongoro & Serengeti famous for cheetahs and other big cats. You arrive in Serengeti for an afternoon game drive that offers every day’s opportunities to spot Tanzania’s most impressive wildlife. Central Serengeti and the Seronera River Valley is a ‘must see’ game area on each safari to Serengeti regardless. This area is dominated by an incredible number of resident wildlife including the “Big Five”.

Main Destination:
Central 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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Into Wild Africa Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6-7

Full Game driving In the Heart of the Serengeti National Park

Full Game driving In the Heart of the Serengeti National Park

Your entire day is dedicated to see the best of Serengeti wildlife activities including tracking the Wildebeest Migration in the western corridor. Mornings and evenings are always the best time to view animals! You will descend into the heart of wild Africa-the Serengeti national park-with its endless plains rolling into the distance as far as the eyes can see. You will head to the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River that provides valuable water and hence attracts wildlife representatives of most of the Serengeti’s species. Later on, you will proceed to the western corridor for an extension game drive, arrive at the camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Into Wild Africa Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Final Game In Serengeti National park

Final Game In Serengeti National park

Enjoy final game drive in Serengeti and yet more heart-stopping photo opportunities! Serengeti accommodates a great number of wildlife including healthy populations of lion, buffalo, impala, hippo, waterbuck, elephant, cheetah, leopard and a host of other game species – not to mention the more than 400 species of birds. Later on, proceed to Ngorongoro, at the edge of the crater, you will have your first glimpse of what awaits you the following day – glistening streams, open grassland and an infinite number of animals.

Main Destination:
Karatu District
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 9

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

As you wind up your safari, you will have another incredible day in Ngorongoro Crater through the splendid landscape rich in wildlife. This dramatic caldera is inhabited by more than 25,0000 resident animals. The Crater is a unique ecosystem of grass steppe and Acacia Forest inhabited by the Big Five as well as zebra, hippo, wildebeest, cheetah, and many more. Later on, ascend the crater and proceed to Arusha for evening leisure, dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Kibo Palace Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Flying to Zanzibar and Stone Tour

Flying to Zanzibar and Stone Tour

Enjoy morning leisure, before we transfer you to Arusha Airport for your domestic flight to Zanzibar. Arrive at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, commonly known as Zanzibar Airport, where our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Stone Town. You will have the entire afternoon to enjoy Stone Town on your own, including visiting the Forodhani food market, which is just brilliant starting from 7pm.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 11-14

Beach Relaxation

Beach Relaxation

While you stay in your beautiful resort – just relax, and refresh for the next 4 nights, the possibilities of activities are endless at Zanzibar, but a lazy day at the beach beats everything else – hands down! The pristine white sand beaches lined with palm trees and surrounded by coral reefs provide a perfect paradise for the conclusion of a safari. Your much-needed rest awaits you here!

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 15

Departure

Departure

Before leaving the paradise island of Zanzibar, enjoy an early morning at the beach or just relax by the pool. Enjoy a lush breakfast/lunch at the hotel, before our representative drives you back to Zanzibar International Airport for your international flight back home.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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