15-Day Ultimate Tanzania Tour

Tour Overview

Explore the best of Tanzania on a safari that offers a beautiful mix of pristine African bush and idyllic tropical beaches on an amazing 15-day tour of this magnificent country. Make your way from the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater on a quest to discover Africa’s greatest wildlife. Visit a Maasai community and uncover some of the secrets of Tanzania’s famous coffee processes on cultural tours. Experience being surrounded by amazing natural landscapes on Zanzibar Island and on a visit to the Materuni Falls. An amazing safari awaits, giving you to opportunity to learn about some of the regions history, to meet is people and to see its renowned wildlife.

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General Information

Safari types:

Beach Safari, Big Five Safari, Cultural Safari, Wildlife Safari
You will visit:

Lake Manyara NP, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar
Wildlife:

Big Five, Birds, Antelope, Thomson's Gazelle, Zebra, Giraffe, Hippo, Crocodile, Cheetah, Wild Dog, Hyena, Wildebeest, Colobus Monkey, Baboon, Dik Dik, Dolphin, Marine Life, Giant Tortoise
Activities:

Game Drive, Walking Safari, Boat Cruise, Hot Air Balloon, Nature Walk, Snorkelling, Optional Activities, Village Visit, Cultural Experience, Swimming
Getting around:

Transfer Vehicle, 4x4 Vehicle, Flight
Start/end:

Start in Arusha, end in Zanzibar
Minimum age:

4

Highlights

Materuni waterfall & coffee tour
Arusha town market & tour
Cultural heritage & Shanga deaf centres
Maasai market & community visit
Tarangire National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Zanzibar Stone Town
Zanzibar Slave Island
Zanzibar dolphins & snorkeling

Day by Day Overview

Day 1

Arusha

You will be met by one of our representatives at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and taken to your hotel for the evening.

Overnight at Parkview Inn: bed & breakfast

Day 2

Materuni Coffee & Waterfalls Tour

In the morning you will make your way into the lush foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro to the Materuni village. The fertile volcanic soil allows the coffee plantations to harvest some of the best coffee in Africa. Visit one of the coffee farms and learn about the process from bean growth to roasting and later enjoy a cup of the fresh brew in the traditional Chagga way. Later you will hike up to the Materuni Falls, making your way through the banana plantations. Arrive at the beautiful falls, hidden away in a pristine valley with towering cliffs overhead. Take a swim in the rock pool below the falls before heading back to Arusha for the evening.

Overnight at Parkview Inn: bed & breakfast

Day 3

Maasai Community Tour

After your leisure breakfast you will drive to Duka Bovu and witness some of the ways of a traditional Maasai tribe. Receive a briefing about their traditions and customs, meet their children and enjoy some of their cuisine over the course of the day. After lunch you will make your way to their local market to see where they trade their goods and harvests. Later you will make your way to your hotel for the evening.

Overnight at Tulia Hotel & Spa: bed & breakfast

Day 4

Arusha Town Tour

Today you will go on a tour of Arusha. Walk to the Maasai market where you can buy some gifts for your family and friends, explore the Tanzanite Museum and learn about the rare blue coloured gemstone that were first discovered in Tanzania. Later you will enjoy some lunch at a local restaurant where you will be able to sample some of the famous Nyama Choma or grilled meat with Ugali or fried banana.

Overnight at Tulia Hotel & Spa: bed & breakfast

Day 5

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

After breakfast you will drive to the Tarangire National Park. Spend a full day exploring this magnificent game park with its spectacular, backdrop views of the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy a game drive in the reserve, discovering numerous animals including elephant and zebras. Later you will head to your lodge for the evening.

Overnight at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge

Day 6

Tarangire National Park - Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha

In the morning you will make your way to Lake Manyara National Park. Explore the park filed with an abundance of game, including the Kirk’s dik dik. Leopards may also be spotted along with the famous tree-climbing lions that inhabit the area. In the evening you will make your way back to Arusha.

Day 7

Arusha - Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

After breakfast you will make your way to the Ngorongoro Crater and descend down its steep volcanic walls, into the magnificent reserve that lies below. Enjoy a full day exploring the park and hope to find the rare black rhino. You could see the whole big five today or even see some Maasai tribesmen, herding their cattle as they graze alongside the wild animals in the reserve. Enjoy a picnic beside a hippo pool before some further game viewing and later make your way back to Arusha for the evening.

Overnight at Planet Lodge

Day 8

Arusha - Zanzibar

In the morning you will fly to Zanzibar, known for its stunning beaches. Upon arrival you will be met by one of our representatives and taken to your hotel. You will receive a short briefing about the remainder of the tour on the island and then spend the rest of your afternoon at leisure. Enjoy a massage on request and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Day 9

Stone Town & Prison Island & Spice Tour

After breakfast you will head out for an interesting morning tour of the historic Stone Town. Learn about the architecture, history and culture of this beautifully preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a lunch break, you will head to Prison Island on a half-hour boat ride for the chance to see some of the famous prison ruins. Later you will go on an exotic spice tour where you will be able to sample some of the different spices, fruit and the delicious coconut juice that come from the area. In the late afternoon you will make your way back to your hotel for dinner.