Bush & Migration TANZANIA NORTHERN NATIONAL PARKS Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Manyara Sail CATAMARAN IN ZANZIBAR & PEMBA ISLANDS Beach FUNDU LAGOON PEMBA
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN DAR ES SALAAM You will be collected from Dar es Salaam airport in the morning following your BA flight and driven to Msasani Bay, where you will spend the day resting and acclimatising at the Alexander s Hotel in B&B. You may enjoy your day at the slipway, with lots of entertainment, shopping and restaurants or relaxing by the pool at the hotel. DAY 2: DAR ARUSHA - MANYARA After breakfast, head for the airport, and board your flight to Arusha. You will be met by your private guide at the airport and head for the Tarangire National Park The Manyara National Park is 330 square kilometers large, including 230 for the lake. It looks like a long corridor on the western shore of the lake. Part of the great Rift Valley, the west bank consists largely of cliffs above the turquoise waters. The park contains many elephants, giraffes, baboons, lions, impalas, hippos and many species of birds, especially flamingos. You will have a picnic lunch in the Park.
Accommodation will be outside the Park at the Manyara Ranch Conservancy
DAY 3: MANYARA TO SERENGETI After breakfast, you head for the Serengeti (2h30 to 3h drive) Covering an area of 14.763 km2, Serengeti is the largest and also the oldest National Park in. It is undoubtedly one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in the world. His plains are renowned for their variety of vegetation including plains, lakes, hills and rock outcrops (kopjes) and the extraordinary concentration of animals. The view of the migration of thousands of wildebeest followed by zebras and buffaloes including their predators in search for water and greener pastures is a breathtaking experience. You will follow their tracks during the game drive. Night at the SERONERA PRIVATE TENTED CAMP in Full Board DAY 4: SERONERA MARA RIVER After a sunrise game drive and breakfast, you will head for the Northern part of the Serengeti. You will cross the great plains of the Serengeti and enjoy these beautiful savannah landscapes. Game drive on the way for a late afternoon arrival on the Mara river banks. Night at the MARA RIVER PRIVATE CAMP in Full Board.
DAY 5: THE MARA RIVER Day focusing on the observation of the Migration crossings, hippos and the many predators around the river and the surrounding ecosystem. DAY 6: THE HEART OF THE SERENGETI After one last morning on the Mara River banks, lunch at the camp or on the way, as you prefer. Then you will return towards Seronera, in the middle of the Serengeti Park. Game drive on the way, and arrival in the late afternoon. Night at the SERONERA PRIVATE TENTED CAMP in Full Board DAY: SERENGETI NGORONGORO We head for the Ngorongoro Crater and spend a day of Game Drive inside the crater. This is one of the culminating moments of your safari. The sight of the Ngorongoro Crater is simply stunning. The caldera with a diameter of 20 km, covering a mere 260 km2 surface in a 600 m deep crater is home to a
permanent population of more than 30,000 animals, a natural paradise. The few rough roads allow viewing and observing almost all the wildlife in the crater. Night in Full Board at the Ngorongoro Farm House DAY 8: MANYARA ARUSHA ZANZIBAR You will head back to Arusha, for a last lunch with your private guide, then fly to the Island of. Once in (about 2h flight), a taxi will wait for you to take you to Stone Town s beach front Serena Inn. Set on the Shangani seafront, the forefront property of the Serena chain is also the poshest hotel in town. The building used to house the British Consulate, which has been beautifully restored. This property also houses two restaurants, a swimming pool, a bar, a business centre, and a shop. Spend the afternoon at the hotel enjoying its facilities and swimming pool, or wonder the streets of Stone Town, for some shopping and cultural time.
Welcome aboard our Admiral 50 Itinerary 5 Nights Cruise Pemba 25 th July to 30 th July
Day 9 Departure Arrival Description Transfer to Nungwi Shortly after breakfast, you will be taken to the yacht in Nungwi (about 1 hour away). There the skipper will take you through the yacht, for a quick debriefing, and set sails to the Island of Mnemba Mnemba Island 10.00 11.30 Arrive around the Island of Mnemba for a snorkel session, swim and lunch. Crossing to Pemba Shortly after lunch, set sails and sail straight to the North Tip of Pemba, for an night arrival. Day 10 Departure Arrival Description Njao Gap This spot offers perfect shelter. It is located near a very interesting and picturesque village worth visiting. Nearby you may go and snorkel one of the most exciting reefs in Pemba. Great location for diving. Children come and sell you fresh bananas on their canoes. Visit a typical i village. Children on their canoe coming to inspect the yacht
Reef near Njao Gap Day 11 Departure Arrival Description Cruise to Vuma Wimbi Njao Gap 8.00 Vuma Wimbi 9.30 About Vuma Wimbi Beach An amazing Unspoilt Beach on the northern tip of Pemba. Spend a day In this pristine location. Take your dinghy to explore the wild Mangrove Forest nearby.
Vuma Wimbi Beach Day 12 Departure Arrival Description Cruise to Fundu Island Njao Gap 8.00 Fundu Island 9.30 About Fundu Island This is one of the largest Islands off the Pemba Coast, but very little goes on here. You ll be lucky to see a single fisherman on the beach. Off shore the snorkelling and fishing is excellent. The Island itself is worth exploring as it has rare plants and trees. Lunch while moored Cruise to Uvinje Islands Fundu Island 14.00 Uvinje 15.30 About Uvinje Islands The Uvinje Islands are a group of 7 small Islands. They offer excellent shelter, very good snorkelling and a myriad of secret sand coves and beaches to discover. Once again these Islands are secluded, very picturesque and peaceful.
A Massive Pemba dhow transporting Cargo to the mainland Day 13 Departure Arrival Description Cruise to Mesali Island Uvinje 8.00 Mesali Island 9.30 Mesali Island is the only marine park in Pemba. It has a fantastic unspoilt beach and a fringing coral reef offering the best snorkelling you will experience during your stay. There are few visitors. Going to Mesali is a very exclusive and memorable experience. Snorkeling is also the best in the area! Activities on the Island, Lunch on the beach. Fundu Lagoon Lodge Mesali Island 16.30 Fundu Lagoon 18.00 This is the location of the very chic and hidden Fundu Lagoon Lodge. Although is it not a very small Lodge, it feels like it is. The Management and Staff are very Yacht Friendly and welcoming. You could choose to have dinner at their restaurant, or evening drinks at their bar - OR OR Stay in Mesali Have a quiet night at Mesali Island with dinner on the island s beach around campfire.
Coconut Crabs roaming free on Mesali Island Day 14 Departure Arrival Description Checkout You will be dropped off at the Fundu Lagoon Lodge anytime before lunch NOTE: All itineraries are subject to weather conditions, and the route taken by the boat is ultimately under the sole responsibility of the skipper. Guests are also welcome to talk to the skipper while onboard and modify the course, timetable according to their preferences. Therefore, we only give you this itinerary as a template, and do not guarantee its content whatsoever.
DAY 14 TO 16 FUNDU LAGOON The Fundu Lagoon is living proof that eco, style, and comfort can be in harmony together. This stylish lodge has a special spirit. You arrive / leave by power boat and are treated in style for your entire stay. Guaranteed Relaxation and Good Time!
On the final day, you will be taken by Boat + Taxi to the Chake Chake Airport, fly to Dar es Salaam and spend the last night at Alexander s Hotel in Dar es Salaam to catch your early flight the next day. 1 Night at the Alexander s in B&B. DAY 17 TRANSFER TO DAR AIRPORT AND BA FLIGHT (6.00AM) Early Transfer to catch your international BA flight to London.