Tanzania
/ Zanzibar
Safaris, Maasai Country and Zanzibar: 100% Tanzania!
Réf : KTSANZANX
In summary
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Sports
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Duration15 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationTanzania / Zanzibar
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions358.35 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
English
In a few words
Explore northern Tanzania through a spectacular immersion in wildlife and ancestral cultures. Your adventure begins at Lake Natron , in the heart of the Rift Valley . Dominated by the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, this unique, mineral landscape opens the doors to Maasai country , where you'll share special moments with this welcoming community.
Next, head to Africa's most legendary wildlife sanctuaries. You'll traverse the vast Serengeti , explore Oldupai Gorge —the true cradle of humanity—before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater , a geological marvel reminiscent of Noah's Ark. A final safari in Tarangire National Park, famous for its baobab trees and herds of elephants, concludes this continental journey.
The journey continues on the island of Zanzibar . Be captivated by the historic atmosphere of Stone Town , explore the Jozani Forest in search of red colobus monkeys , and awaken your senses with a visit to the spice plantations. You'll conclude your stay with a moment of absolute relaxation on the white sand beaches of the north and east coasts, overlooking the turquoise hues of the Indian Ocean.
The highlights
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Safaris in national parks: N'Gorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire
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Discovering the Maasai people and the landscapes of Lake Natron
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Wild camping, a lodge during the safari and charming hotels in Zanzibar
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
The expert's opinion
The route is easy, although you should be aware that you will be spending nights in the bush, with no barriers between you and nature. The hikes are safe, but precautions should be taken.
This trip presents no particular difficulties. However, going on a safari by vehicle can be tiring due to the long hours of driving on unpaved tracks.
Please note that for our camping tours, we require a contribution for setting up and taking down the camp and for loading and unloading vehicles.
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages spoken:
French
English
French
English
Supervisor
Supervisor
- A French-speaking driver-guide per car, assisted by English-speaking drivers for support vehicles, if needed.
- An English-speaking local guide is available at certain sites, particularly at Lake Natron.
- A cook
- In Zanzibar: French-speaking assistance at the airport and a local English-speaking driver-guide for travel within the country
Program
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Flight to Tanzania
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Boarding for your overnight flight to Kilimanjaro Airport.Day 1 -
Kilimanjaro airport - Relaxation at the lodge
- Transportation Car - 01h30 - 60km
- Accommodation Lodge
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Arrival during the day, depending on your flight schedule. We will be met and taken to our hotel. Check-in is from 2:00 PM. If you arrive early, the hotel will do its best to accommodate you, subject to availability, but immediate access to your room cannot be guaranteed. The rest of the day is free for you to relax after your flight.Day 2 -
Moshi - Rift Valley: Lengai volcano and Lake Natron
- Transportation Car - 06h - 200km
- Accommodation Camping
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
An early start for a beautiful stretch of dirt track through the African savanna to Lake Natron, located between Sonjo and Maasai territory. We set up camp between Mount Lengai and Lake Natron, not far from the village of Engare Sero. The views are stunning! Lake Natron is an alkaline salt lake named after the mineral natron, one of whose constituents, sodium bicarbonate, is dissolved in large quantities in the lake's waters. Rich in microorganisms, the lake attracts colonies of lesser flamingos that feed on the blue-green algae found there.Day 3 -
Lake Natron - Ngare Sero Waterfall, swimming and Maasai encounters
- Activity Autre
- Accommodation Camping
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A day exploring Lake Natron, punctuated by authentic encounters with the Maasai who live in this magnificent region of the Rift Valley. There's no pretense here. At sunrise, we'll stroll along the lake, where pink flamingos and white pelicans abound. In the afternoon, we'll hike along a river to reach Ngare Sero waterfall, where we can swim (wear water shoes). While the walk can be a bit tricky if the water is high, the experience is unforgettable! This region is the filming location for the movie "The Crimson Wing," which tells the story of the migration of lesser flamingos from Lake Natron.Day 4 -
Lake Natron - safari in Serengeti National Park
- Transportation Car - 07h - 220km
- Accommodation Camping
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We leave the Lake Natron region for Serengeti National Park via the Northern Highway, passing through the town of Wasso. This allows us to complete a loop, as the return route is different. The Serengeti, the "endless plain," is Africa's second-largest wildlife park and is home to approximately four million animals, including over 400 bird species and the famous Big Five: lions, leopards, African buffalo, African elephants, and black rhinos. We have lunch en route and begin our safari in Serengeti National Park. Note: To enhance your comfort and experience in the Serengeti, nights will now be spent in a private camp within the park, replacing the former public camp. Adjustments are currently being made.Day 5 -
Safari in Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation Camping
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The Serengeti National Park, spanning over 14,000 km², is one of Africa's largest and most pristine ecosystems. It offers a landscape of immense plains and vast grasslands dotted with striking granite boulders, acacia forests, and rivers teeming with birds. Here, you can observe all of Africa's major wildlife, and we embark on a two-day unforgettable safari in search of wildebeest, zebras, dik-diks, topi, antelopes, and their predators: lions, leopards, cheetahs, and more. We spend the second night in the park at our camp, located in the heart of the park in the Seronera area, named after the river teeming with wildlife. To enhance your comfort and experience in the Serengeti, nights will now be spent in a private camp within the park, replacing the former public camp. Adjustments are currently being made.Day 6 -
Serengeti Safari - Museum and hike in Oldupai Gorge - Ngorongoro Ridge
- Transportation Car - 04h - 150km
- Activity Autre
- Accommodation Camping
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We leave Serengeti National Park for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, the safari continues as the road offers more and more stunning wildlife scenes. The name of the Ngorongoro Crater comes from the sound made by the small bells of the Maasai herders' goats. The crater was once inhabited and used for livestock farming before becoming the modern-day Noah's Ark for wildlife! We stop at Oldupai Gorge to visit the museum, which teaches us a great deal about the early hominids of this valley. We also take a walk through the heart of the gorge, formed by volcanic strata. In the afternoon, we drive to the rim of the Ngorongoro Caldera, where we spend the night camping with a breathtaking view of the crater. It is the largest caldera in the world that is still intact and unsubmerged, covering 326 square kilometers!Day 7 -
Safari in the Ngorongoro Crater - Lodge in Mtowembu
- Transportation Car - 02h - 100km
- Accommodation Lodge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
An early departure takes us to the bottom of the Ngorongoro Crater, in the heart of the conservation area. A true gem of Tanzania, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. We'll spend a day on safari in a vehicle within this immense natural amphitheater, 20 km in diameter and 600 m deep. It's a veritable Noah's Ark where all the animals of the savannah have gathered. Rhinos, elephants, hippos, zebras, flamingos, lions, and hyenas all coexist in this caldera. Only the giraffes haven't managed to descend the crater walls! We leave the park in the afternoon (time in the crater is limited to 6 hours). We then return to our lodge with a swimming pool, located in the small village of Mtowembu, at the foot of the crater slopes.Day 8 -
Morning safari in Tarangire National Park - flight to Zanzibar
- Transportation Car - 03h - 130km
- Accommodation Lodge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
A morning of wildlife observation in Tarangire National Park, which covers nearly 2,600 km². This reserve boasts the highest concentration of animals in Tanzania outside the Serengeti. Still relatively untouched by the typical tourist routes, this park is renowned for its large elephant population, savannah landscapes, and baobab trees. Return to Arusha, from where we fly to Stone Town in Zanzibar. Dinner at your leisure.Day 9 -
North coast and beaches of Nungwi
- Transportation Car - 02h30 - 60km
- Accommodation Lodge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Free morning and lunch in Stone Town, a city with superb Omani architecture. Zanzibar was once the capital of the sultanate, a city whose glorious past is still palpable. We then leave the "capital" and head towards the north coast and the beaches of Nungwi. We check into our hotel and take some time to enjoy the beach. Dinner is at your leisure.Day 10 -
North coast - free day - Nungwi beach
- Accommodation Lodge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
A free day to enjoy the white sand beaches and turquoise sea. Meals are not included. Note: On-site, it is possible to book excursions such as diving or fishing trips, for an additional fee.Day 11 -
North coast - spice tower - Josani forest and monkeys - mangrove - southeast coast
- Transportation Car - 02h - 100km
- Activity Autre
- Accommodation Lodge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
We leave the north coast to discover the spices that have made the island famous, with a walk through the forest and a visit to a farm. We have lunch there. Then, we head to the Josani forest where we observe the red colobus monkeys, an endemic species of the island. Afterwards, we return to our beachfront hotel on the southeast coast near Jambiani beach. Dinner is at your leisure.Day 12 -
Southeast coast - beach
- Accommodation Lodge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Free day on the east coast. Meals not included.Day 13 -
East Coast, return to Stone Town then flight
- Transportation Car - 02h - 40km
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
In the morning, we enjoy the beaches of Zanzibar one last time. Lunch is at your leisure. In the mid-afternoon, we are taken to Stone Town airport for our overnight flight home.Day 14 -
End of the journey
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Arrival in France in the morning (depending on your flight times).Day 15
Note
This itinerary is provided as a guide only: depending on weather and operational conditions, your tour guide may modify this itinerary for your comfort and safety and that of the group.
This trip is combined with the "Best of Safari and Rift Valley in Maasai Country" tour. Therefore, you may be accompanied by participants from that tour during your safari. This does not change the maximum number of participants on the trip.
Accommodation
During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.
🏠 Lodge - Days 2, 8 to 13
Comfortable lodge with double rooms (single rooms available on request) and comfortable bedding. Private bathroom.
⛺️ Camping - Days 3 to 7
Access
Departure
France
Day 1
End of stay
France
Day 15
Go to the starting point
The nearest airport isJRO - Kilimandjaro - Aéroport de Kilimandjaro
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Price details
The price includes
- International flights
- Guided by a local French-speaking Tanzanian driver-guide on the mainland
- English-speaking driver in Zanzibar for transfers and French-speaking guides for visits such as the spice tour and the Josani forest.
- Land transport
- The excursions detailed in the program
- Accommodations as indicated in the itinerary
- Full board except for meals listed as "free" in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to national parks.
The price does not include
- Mandatory insurance on Zanzibar (see Formalities): $44
- The environmental and social contribution
- Visa fees (~ $50).
- Tourist taxes in Zanzibar hotels ($4 to $5 per night per person).
- Meals listed as "free" in the daily schedule. Expect to pay around €15 per meal.
- Drinks
- Tips for local staff are at your discretion.
Options
- Single room supplement for the entire duration of your stay : CHF365.92 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- We provide the camping and cooking equipment, both for groups and individuals.
Equipment to bring
- 1 sleeping bag (with a comfort temperature between 0 and 5°C (especially from June to September when nights can be cool)
- 1 sleeping bag liner
- Toiletries (opt for biodegradable products and 1 bar of Marseille soap)
- 1 quick-drying bath towel
- 1 pair of sunglasses, high protection rating
- 1 headlamp (spare batteries and bulbs)
- 1 Swiss Army knife or equivalent (in checked baggage!!)
- High protection sunscreen
- Toilet paper + lighter to burn it after use
- Camera with charging cable and extra memory card if needed
- 1.5L water bottle
- A pair of binoculars
- a universal adapter compatible with type G (British 3-pin) plugs
Clothing to bring
This equipment list is intended to be exhaustive and adapted to a Tanzanian climate which can vary.
We advise you to take with you on the plane the important clothes for the beginning of the trip: shoes, jacket, sleeping bag...etc in case of delay of your luggage.
- 1 cap or hat for the sun
- 2 or 3 thermal undergarments (short or long-sleeved T-shirts)
- 2 T-shirts (short and long sleeves)
- 1 lightweight fleece or equivalent
- 1 Gore-Tex type breathable waterproof hooded jacket
- 1 or 2 pairs of shorts or bermudas
- 1 pair of comfortable walking pants
- 1 spare pair of trousers
- 1 pair of low-cut trekking shoes
- 1 pair of sneakers or light shoes
- 1 pair of sandals
- 1 swimsuit
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