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9 Day Active Safari in Tanzania & Zanzibar

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Rhys MacLean, Travel Agent in Tampa, FL

Rhys MacLean

Tampa, FL Travel Agent

Rhys MacLean

Tampa, FL

The Route Beyond Adventure Travel, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
DESTINATIONS VISITED:Tanzania
PLACES VISITED:Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Zanzibar
SUGGESTED DURATION:9 Days
Highlights •Bike, hike and safari among a vast array of animals and scenery, with chances to photograph Africa’s legendary Big Five •On the tropical island of Zanzibar, dive into a marine paradise as you snorkel vibrant reefs and bask on a sun-drenched sandbank •Connect with a land and its people during a Maasai village visit, interpretive walking safaris and a coffee farm tour •Explore extraordinary World Heritage Sites, from the savanna of the Serengeti to the Swahili trading center of Stone Town •Fly by private charter to remarkable wilderness lodges, where you can rejuvenate in luxury suites, sip sundowners alfresco and spot wildlife from the pool
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DAY1
Lake Manyara
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Welcome to Tanzania!
Embark on an adventurous ride past banana plantations, vibrant farming villages and a yellow-barked acacia forest • At a local favorite hidden restaurant, sample an abundant variety of local Tanzanian food • Marvel at Lake Manyara’s breathtaking scenery, keeping a lookout for fauna grazing at the water’s edge • Bike in the lush Karatu region of the Tanzanian highlands, a prolific coffee-growing area • Sip sundowners and savor a farm-to-table dinner at our lavish abode.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Lake Manyara's stunning scenery
DAY2
Lake Manyara
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Biking on the Savanna
Continue on from Day One. The biking, walking and hiking routes on this trip primarily follow dirt roads, narrow rocky paths and rough bush trails that wind through local villages and countryside. Routes range from mostly level to moderately hilly, which can feel more challenging in areas of thick brush and rough terrain.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Sundowner at Gibb's Farm
DAY3
Ngorongoro
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Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Safari inside the Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site teeming with incredible wildlife and beauty • Hike the caldera’s forested rim for dramatic views of vast grasslands • Stargaze at our traditional safari camp.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Hiking on the caldera rim
DAY4
Serengeti
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Charter Flight to Serengeti
Reach the extraordinary Serengeti, home to spectacular game, via a chartered flight • Stay on the only private reserve to border the Serengeti and Maasai Mara National Parks • Explore wide-open savanna, forests and streams
HIGHLIGHTS:
Admire the views over the vast Serengeti
DAY5
Serengeti
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Big Five in the Serengeti
Search for the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros and buffalo • Join an interpretive bush walk, with chances to see herds of wildebeest and zebra
HIGHLIGHTS:
Bush walk in Kuria Hills
DAY6
Serengeti
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Game Drive in Serengeti
Visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about their unique pastoral heritage and culture • Take a moonlit game drive.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit with Maasai villagers
DAY7
Zanzibar
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Island Vibes of Zanzibar
Fly to the legendary island of Zanzibar • Sunset sail aboard a traditional wooden dhow boat • Listen to stories of Swahili culture and maritime heritage that bring the island’s past and present to life
HIGHLIGHTS:
Sailing in the Indian Ocean
DAY8
Zanzibar
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Sail, Snorkel and Swim
Soak up the sun during an incredible day sailing on turquoise waters • Snorkel through coral reefs teeming with tropical fish • Swim at a pristine remote sandbank • On Kwale Island, indulge in a lavish Swahili-style seafood barbecue
HIGHLIGHTS:
Count tropical fish at a healthy coral ecosystem
DAY9
Zanzibar
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Explore Stone Town
Take a guided walking tour of Stone Town, a World Heritage Site • Stroll in the footsteps of traders, sultans and seafarers through narrow alleys and past carved wooden doors.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Immerse in the narrow alleys of Stone Town
FINAL THOUGHTS
This is a suggested itinerary. All of my tours can be completely customized as you wish. Please reach out to me to begin building your dream safari adventure. *All photos from my personal collection*