Tanzania & Zanzibar 2022

Depart the US and Arrive in Tanzania through Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at African Tulip Hotel.

Your International flight to/from your home destination is NOT included. You will be responsible for booking your own flight based on a suggested itinerary. A flight coordinator has been assigned and can assist you with booking if needed. You will arrive in Kilimanjaro (JRO) and Depart from Zanzibar (ZNZ)

The transfer will be organized from the airport and it takes about an hour's drive from the airport to Arusha town. Flights can be book through our airline specialist to be part of the group flight or similar flight can be purchased separately. Must arrive in time to make airport transfer or you will be responsible for your own transportation. 

African Tulip Hotel (2 Nights, Bed & Breakfast)

• Comfortable Room with King size bed or single twin bed.
• Direct Dialling Telephone
• Free Bottled Water in Room
• Airconditioning
• Digital Safe Lockers
• Hair Dryer
• Tea/ Cofee Makers
• Refrigerators
• Color Television

Tengeru Cultural Tourism & Africa Cultural Heritage Center

About Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre

The Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre is located in Arusha, Tanzania. It is a place where the past and present of Tanzania's 120-plus tribes can be viewed in a single compound. The center boasts various carvings, gemstones, artifacts, clothing, and books.

The building is shaped like a shield and sword in its design to symbolize the heritage of the Masai people.

This is a walking tour around the village, meet local people and see how they live, performing their activities like farming local livestock keeping visiting entrepreneurs individually or groups, local schools or and local herbalist.

You will also enjoy nature on a walk to one of the waterfalls attractions. And later will get to learn the fine art of cooking with a local family while being introduced to a range of dishes that are the favorites of the local. After you have participated in cooking you will eat your lunch.

In the Afternoon You will Visit the Cultural Heritage Center which is an art gallery showcasing different artworks from different parts of Africa.

1. Breakfast: Welcome breakfast and tour briefing will be done at the hotel.

2. Lunch: Lunch will be served at the cultural village.
3. Dinner. On Your Own 

Today you will visit the Monduli Juu Maasai Village, visit Maasai Schools, participating in Maasai Daily activities, visit the Traditional healers, and getting knowledge about Maasai people and their culture. In the late afternoon drive to Karatu for Dinner and Overnight at Kudu Lodge Karatu.

This experience is located in Monduli Juu, just outside of Arusha, Tanzania. During the experience, visitors can enjoy a picturesque journey through an evergreen rain forest before visiting a traditional Maasai herbs doctor. A small factory where Masai women produce ethnic jewelry will also be visited.

1. Breakfast will be served at your Hotel.
2. Lunch will be served at the picnic site while on Maasai Village.

3. Dinner will be served at Lake Burunge Tented Lodge.

Today we will do half day game drive within Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park is one of the largest national park in Tanzania located in Manyara region, this place is characterized by the large herds of elephants, tree-climbing lions, and the fascinating baobab trees also called the Tree of Life for its almost mythical powers that some cultures attach to it. This park is especially known for the Tarangire river which flows all year round and is the only source of water for wild animals during dry seasons.

In the afternoon we will be driving to Karatu at Kudu Lodge where dinner will be served and later Overnight at this Lodge.

About Tarangire National Park.

Tarangire National Park, situated within Tanzania’s spectacular Manyara Region, is an awe-inspiring national park comprising of granite ridges, river valleys, mixed vegetative landscapes, and free-roaming wildlife. During the annual dry season the Tarangire River is a magnet for thirsty wildlife. Large herds of elephants and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland gather and not surprisingly the predators follow. With lion being among the most commonly spotted animal, it is a rare day that a visitor does not spot this majestic animal prowling or grazing. Tarangire is also the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx and gerenuk are seen regularly. This expansive area is also known for its spectacular baobab trees, its breath-taking views of the Masaai Steppe and the wondrous mountains to the south.

1. Breakfast will be served at Lake Burunge Tented Lodge.
2. Lunch Will be served at the Picnic site in Tarangire National Park.
3. Dinner will be served at the Kudu Lodge.

Iraqw Tribe Tour, Picnic Lunch & Flight to Zanzibar

After your breakfast you will be on your way to Arusha but you will stop to an Iraqw tribe Village to experience to totality of life of this tribe. There you will learn on their historical daily life’s standards, customs and tradition of Iraqw tribe.

A walk through farmlands and and visit a local brick-making factory before proceeding to the Iraqw bomas, for more information and history.

This tour will take about 2 hours before you proceed to Arusha Airport for your early flight to Zanzibar.
Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be transferred to your hotel in Stone Town. Overnight at Tembo House Hotel
Upon your arrival in the night, you may have an opportunity to visit Forodhani Market one of the night markets in Zanzibar.

1. You will be provided with a Picnic Lunch on your way to Arusha.
2. Dinner on your own arrangements in Zanzibar.
3. Overnight at Tembo House Hotel in Stone town.

Today early morning after breakfast we will conduct a city tour of the historical Stone Town, then later spend town on our own in stone town. Overnight at Tembo House Hotel.

Stone Town City Tour offers visitors a tour following the trail of the sultans, slaves, and explorers in the winding streets of Stone Town in Tanzania. We'll learn about events that shaped Zanzibar via a knowledgeable guide while walking through the buildings where it all happened. These historic buildings include the former Slave Market, the Anglican Cathedral, the House of Wonders, the Sultans’ Palace Museum, and the Old Arab Fort and Dispensary. Then, you can SHOP UNTIL YOU DROP! You'll have the opportunity to explore the markets and the residential areas. We can if you need to rest from the heat at The Zanzibar Coffee House, where you can enjoy a selection of drinks, local sweets, and seasonal fruits. 

1. Breakfast at your Hotel at Tembo House Hotel.
2. Lunch: On your Own Arrangements.
3. Dinner: On your Own Arrangements

Transfer to Nungwi Village, rest of the day spent at Leisure.

BEACH DAY AT YOUR OWN LEISURE

Early Morning you will be served with Breakfast at the Tembo House Hotel and later you will be transferred to the beach town of Nungwi, one of the pristine beach areas in Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Nungwi, you will have time at leisure on your own arrangements when you can do anything of interest which is out of this program.

About Nungwi Beach Village: Once little more than a ramshackle fishing village, Nungwi has been transformed into one of Unguja island’s busiest beach destinations and its second-most populated village after its capital, Stone Town. Situated at the island's northernmost tip, Nungwi is blessed with some of Zanzibar’s most idyllic swimming beaches as the water surrounding this section of the island is fairly deep and mostly unaffected by the change of tides. The village is also renowned as a party hotspot with plenty of boisterous nightlife and a thriving social scene hosted by the village’s slew of hotels, bars, shops and restaurants. Spend your days lazing on the spectacular beaches, floating in the idyllic turquoise waters or indulging in a massage. Then, as the sun sets, join the revelers as the town comes alive, cocktails flow freely and the beach bonfires begin to blaze. Daily itineraries tend to be gloriously simple: sunbathe, swim, party, repeat! (aka THE TURN UP)

1. Breakfast at Tembo House Hotel.
2. Lunch & Dinner on own arrangements.

Hotel: Amaan Bungalows

Zanzibar Safari Blue Oceanic Experience.

Today we will go on a Safari Blue Experience to witness the beauty of Zanzibar as an Island.
Your full-day Safari blue experience will start embarking on a traditional dhow from the Fumba fishing village.

This is a full-day boat tour in the Indian Ocean part of Zanzibar. The boats are traditional hand-built sailing dhows finished to the very highest standards of comfort and safety. The tour touches the key attraction spots on the South West waters protected by the Menai Bay Conservation.

The tour includes guided snorkeling with the quality kit, dhow sailing, sandbank stop, swimming in a mangrove lagoon, a delicious seafood buffet lunch, massive tropical fruit tasting, and honest Zanzibar hospitality.

The Key activities include Sightseeing, snorkeling, sunbathing.

Primary the dhow, introduced by the Arabs, was a trading vessel used by Swahili. They could be massive – it once transported a giraffe to the Chinese Emperor. Today they reflect the craftsmanship of Zanzibari timbers.

Aboard you will get to know the sea and shores of Zanzibar, islands and coral reefs of a pristine conservation region, the Menai bay, with a chance to take a dip in front of the naturally occurring sandbanks. After a refreshing swim rest on the white sand with a coconut tree providing shade. The crystal clear turquoise water is appreciated also by the dolphins and you can easily see some swimming around the area.

You will visit a 200 hundred years old baobab trees, and the persistent ones may try to climb it and enjoy breathtaking views. With a little luck, you might even see gigantic coconut crabs, living in the hollow trunk.

Another great opportunity for a swim is in a mangrove lagoon on Kwale Island. Swimming through the branches is quite a special experience! Fingers crossed for a high tide to even enhance it!

In between, you'll sink into the deep blue with your mask and snorkel, swim, perhaps even with a dolphin around. You will certainly be hungry with all these activities, so there's an excellent seafood buffet lunch prepared for you. If you may find it too active you may enjoy your stay on board on the traditional dhow.

1. Breakfast will be served at your Hotel.
2. Lunch will be served in the mid of the ocean, in one of the sea Islands.
3. Today we will be having farewell dinner at the Hotel as tomorrow we will be leaving Tanzania and going back home.

After breakfast, parking, and checking out, we will be on our way to visit the stone town and later transfer to the Airport for the flight back home.

1. Breakfast will be served at the Hotel and Lunch on Own arrangements.

TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT IN OUR GROUP FLIGHT: RESERVE SEAT HERE

Your International flight to/from your home destination is NOT included. You will be responsible for booking your own flight based on a suggested itinerary. A flight coordinator has been assigned and can assist you with booking if needed. You will arrive in Kilimanjaro (JRO) and Depart from Zanzibar (ZNZ). 

Group Travel will be with our partner, Kenya Airways - a SkyTeam Alliance airline. (You will be able to collect miles towards Delta Airlines and any other Sky Team alliance airlines. No - you cannot redeem points to buy tickets booked on group air.)

For Booking Group Flight -  contact: Flight Coordinator/Group Leader: Roslyn Parker, email: [email protected]

FLIGHT ITINERARY

DEPART US:  

07/01/2022 

KQ# 003

JFK - NBO 

1:45PM EST - 10:30AM LOCAL on 07/02/2022

LAYOVER: in Nairobi 

07/02/2022

KQ# 426

NBO - JRO

4:00 - 5:00PM LOCAL

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RETURN TO US: 

07/10/2022

KQ# 491

ZNZ - NBO

10:20 -11:40AM

LONG LAYOVER:  in Nairobi (about 10-12 hours)

Opportunity to explore on your own if you choose

07/10/2022

KQ# 002

NBO - JFK

11:35PM - 7:35AM EST on 07/11/2022

(NOTE: Departing 07/10/2021 and arriving on 07/11/2022)

Your full-day Safari blue experience will start embarking on a traditional dhow from the Fumba fishing village.

This is a full day boat tour in the Indian Ocean part of Zanzibar. The boats are traditional hand-built sailing dhows finished to the very highest standards of comfort and safety. The tour touches the key attraction spots on the South West waters protected by the Menai Bay Conservation.

The tour includes guided snorkeling with quality kit, dhow sailing, sandbank stop, swimming in a mangrove lagoon, a delicious seafood buffet lunch, massive tropical fruit tasting and honest Zanzibar hospitality.

The Key activities include Sightseeing, snorkeling, sunbathing.

Once little more than a ramshackle fishing village, Nungwi has been transformed into one of Unguja island’s busiest beach destinations and its second most populated village after its capital, Stone Town. Situated at the island's northernmost tip, Nungwi is blessed with some of Zanzibar’s most idyllic swimming beaches as the water surrounding this section of the island is fairly deep and mostly unaffected by the change of tides. The village is also renowned as a party hotspot with plenty of boisterous nightlife and a thriving social scene hosted by the village’s slew of hotels, bars, shops and restaurants. Spend your days lazing on the spectacular beaches, floating in the idyllic turquoise waters or indulging in a massage. Then, as the sun sets, join the revelers as the town comes alive, cocktails flow freely and the beach bonfires begin to blaze. Daily itineraries tend to be gloriously simple: sunbathe, swim, party, repeat!

COVID GUIDELINES:  

Travel Insurance is required. All Travelers must be COVID-19 Vaccinated to travel with The Global Intent. Yellow Fever Immunization is also required to travel to Zanzibar. Tours are booked and confirmed only upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit of $750 of the total Tour costs. Deposits are applied toward your payment of the Tour price. There shall be no binding contract until the Deposit has been received and your booking has been confirmed in writing by us. Final payment of the remaining balance of your Tour cost is due March 15, 2022. 

A written cancellation received at least 90 days before your Departure date means that your Deposit will be forfeited but you will have no liability for the remainder of the Tour price. Cancellations received 89 days or less before your Departure date forfeit 100% of the entire Tour cost. For this reason, trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended. We recommend the following vendors for travel insurance: Allianz Insurance and Travel Guard.