Vacation Packages

EXAMPLE VACATION PACKAGE

8-Day Culture & Safari Tour

DAY 1
Arrival

Welcome to Zanzibar! You will be greeted at the airport by our driver. They will take you to your hotel, Zanzibar Queen, in the northeastern village of Matemwe.

Once you arrive, you’ll have free time to settle into your Zanzibar holiday. Maybe wander through the village or soak up some sun on the soft white sands of the seemingly infinite Matemwe beach.

Inclusions:
– Airport pick-up
– Accommodation: Zanzibar Queen
– Meal plan: Bed & breakfast

DAY 2
Relax

Today’s your day to enjoy as you please! Relax at the hotel, explore your new surroundings, and arrange your activities for the week.

DAY 3
Zesty Zanzibar & Jozani Forest

This day is all about nature and fresh food! First, take a tour at one of our famous organic spice farms and find out why Zanzibar is known as the “Spice Islands.” Visit a nearby village for a delicious, traditionally cooked lunch. Then, explore the only national park on the island, Jozani Forest, which is home to endangered red colobus monkeys and boasts a beautiful pathway through a mangrove forest.

Inclusions:
– Transfers for the day
– Guided Zesty Zanzibar tour
– Lunch at a spice farm
– Jozani entrance fee and guide

DAY 4
Mikumi National Park

This morning we have an early departure from Zanzibar Queen to catch an 8:10 Auric Air flight to Dar es Salaam.

From Dar es Salaam airport, we’ll drive to Mikumi National Park. The drive takes 6-7 hours but will include stops for lunch and refreshments in Morogoro town. You’ll arrive at Mikumi National Park in the late afternoon.

There, you’ll join an expertly led game drive through the park. Expect incredible animal sightings in different areas of the park, like the Mkata plain, the Kisungura area, and the hippo dams. Afterwards, we’ll head to our lodge for dinner and our overnight stay.

Inclusions:
– Accommodation: Mikumi Bandas
– Full Board (lunch & dinner)
– Safari car (4WD with open top) and guide
– Entrance fee to national park
– Local flight ZNZ-DAR and airport transfer

DAY 5
Udzungwa & Masai village

After an early breakfast, we drive to Udzungwa National Park for a trail trek to the magnificent Sanje waterfalls. Soak up the spectacular natural beauty of the park and cool off with a refreshing swim at the base of the falls.

Afterwards, immerse yourself in Masai cultural traditions. We’ll visit a Masai village, where you’ll watch a cultural dance, visit authentic Masai houses (Boma), and learn about everyday life in the community. Take your time browsing Masai handicrafts for the perfect souvenir to take home.

In the evening we’ll return to the lodge for a sunset dinner.

Inclusions:
– Accommodation: Mikumi Bandas
– Full Board (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
– Safari car (4WD with open top) and guide
– Entrance fees to national parks

DAY 6
Mikumi National Park

The best time to see animals is in the early morning, so it’s another early day today! After breakfast, we’ll head out on a game drive (up to 5 hours) through the park.

Then, enjoy a scenic drive back to Dar es Salaam, with a stop for lunch in Morogoro town (2 hours’ driving time from Mikumi National Park). We’ll arrive late in the evening, and you’ll be dropped off directly at your Hyatt hotel.

Inclusions:
– Accommodation: Hyatt Dar es Salaam
– Meals: breakfast & lunch
– Safari car (4WD with open top) and guide
– Entrance fees to national parks

DAY 7
Transfer back to Zanzibar

After a lazy morning at the hotel with a delicious breakfast buffet, we’ll drive you to the airport for your flight back to Zanzibar.

From Zanzibar airport we’ll take you to the Emerson on Hurumzi hotel in Stone Town. In the evening, you’ll have some free time to explore the historic town and indulge in a delicious dinner — there are plenty of tasty places to choose from!

Inclusions:
– Accommodation: Emerson on Hurumzi
– Meal plan: Bed & breakfast
– Transfer to the Dar es Salaam airport
– Transfer from Zanzibar airport

DAY 8
Stone Town and departure

Close out your Zanzibar experience with a tour and lunch in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your guide will take you to see all the main sites, both contemporary and historical, including the Sultans Palace Museum and the Old Slave Market.

Your tour finishes at noon. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel reception and bring you to Zanzibar airport for your flight back home.

Inclusions:
– Breakfast
– Guided tour of Stone Town
– Entrance fees to museums
– Transfer to Zanzibar Airport