11 Days from Bush to Beach Glamping : This 11 Day from Bush to Beach Glamping takes you an adventure to explore the incredible Tanzania wildlife destinations, the beautiful Lake Natron, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
After experience the wilderness of Tanzania, you will fly to the tropical Zanzibar Island, where you will explore this beautiful island and relax on the white sand beaches. On this bush to beach glamping safari, you will enjoy an incredible glamping experience combining the closeness to nature associated with camping with the luxury and convenience at your luxury lodges.
Highlights of 11- Day from Bush to Beach Glamping
Day 1: Pick up from Arusha
Day 2, 3: Lake Natron
Day 4: Transfer to Lake Manyara
Day 5: Full day in Lake Manyara
Day 6: Transfer to Ngorongoro
Day 7: Transfer to Tarangire
Day 8: Transfer to Arusha and fly to Zanzibar
Day 9,10: Zanzibar Beach Experience
Day 11: Departure
Detailed itinerary of 11- Day from Bush to Beach Glamping
Day 1: Pick up from Arusha
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our African Vacation Safari representative and set of for Lake Natron, arrive in time for lunch. Relax and later embark on a guided walk to visit the Southern part of Lake Natron and explore the ecological diversity and magnificent breeding sites of flamingoes. Here you will see a variety of pink flamingoes during your walk, in the forest you will get to see a number of giraffes and also enjoy a magical sunset. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Natron Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2, 3: Lake Natron
Spend full exploring Lake Natron, exploring the east side of Lake Natron. Together with your safari guide and a local Maasai guide for a walk to one of the least visited areas around the lake. During the walk you will see lots of zebras, some wildebeests and may be even giraffes. Get close to the lake to see flamingoes up close.
In your safari car you will drive to the nearby natural pool. This area has no roads making it a real adventure. Once you get to the pool, you can relax, swim (the pool is shallow and their water is pretty warm), watch the Maasai walk by with their cattle or make a short walk to the shore of the lake. It is a 20 t 30 minute walk. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Natron Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Lake Manyara
After breakfast, we set off from Lake Natron to Lake Manyara National Park. This beautiful park is 127 square miles (329 km2) and the lake’s alkaline waters cover approximately 89 square miles (231 km2).
While most known for the rare tree climbing lions and baboons, Lake Manyara National Park and the surrounding area are home to other wildlife such as hippos, impalas, elephants, wildebeest, buffalo, warthogs and giraffes. If you are lucky, you may see the rare tree climbing lions. Dinner and overnight at your camp
Accommodation: Natron Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Full day in Lake Manyara
After breakfast, we head to Lake Manyara National Park where we will spend a whole day exploring and enjoy a delectable picnic lunch. This beautiful park is nestled at the base of the rusty golden Great Rift Valley Escarpment and the scenic landscape is breathtaking.
During the game drive, expect to see lots of baboons, monkeys, buffalo, elephants, giraffe, impalas and the ferocious hippos that inhabit the lake. The park hosts over 380 species of birds, some of which are migratory making it the ideal location for bird watchers, the thousands of pink-hued flamingoes occupy the shores of the lake, other large water birds you will see include pelicans, storks and cormorants. Later, head to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Baobab Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Ngorongoro
After breakfast, you will be driven to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full day game drive with your packed lunch boxes for picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is the main feature of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a large unbroken, unfilled volcanic caldera. The crater was formed when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed on itself about two to three million years ago.
Ngorongoro Crater is famously known for being home to the Big Five (lion, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffalo. Other animals you will see include zebras, rhinos, gazelles, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, hippos and different species of birds. In the evening, ascend the crater and head to your lodge for an evening of rest, have dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Nomad Entanamu Ngorongoro
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Transfer to Tarangire
After breakfast, set off for Tarangire National Park, a famous Tanzania National Park for the massive baobab trees and large herds of elephants.
Tarangire National Park may be small, but it is home to abundant wildlife including zebras, elephants, African buffaloes, hyenas, giraffes, leopards, lions, wildebeests, cheetahs, warthogs, wild dogs, lesser kudus among others which you will enjoy sight of during the game drive. Enjoy picnic lunch and continue exploring the park till evening. Head to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Baobab Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Transfer to Arusha and fly to Zanzibar
After breakfast, you depart for Arusha where you will be dropped off at Arusha Airport to catch your flight to the beautiful Zanzibar Island, on landing at Abeid Amani International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a African Vacation Safari Zanzibar Driver-Guide and transfer to Stone Town. Enjoy lunch at your hotel and later go for a guided walk in the ancient Stone Town.
This town has had a minimal change in the last 200 years hence your chance to experience its-well preserved heritage and exotic antiquity. Some of the fascinating places you will visit include the Forodhani Market, the Old Dispensary, the Slave Markets among others. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9,10: Zanzibar Beach Experience
Spend these two days relaxing and unwinding on the beautiful Kendwa Beach with an interesting book and a glass of your favorite drink. The beach is also a haven for underwater lovers as you can also enjoy a day of snorkeling, scuba diving and sunset dhow cruise.
Accommodation: Sun Set Kendwa.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Departure
This is your last day on the beautiful islands of Zanzibar, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and enjoy the rest of your day relaxing in the pool or on the beach while taking in as much sunshine as you can. Stroll along the white sands of Kendwa and take as many photos as possible. In the afternoon, you will be taken to the airport for your onward destination.
End of 11- Day from Bush to Beach Glamping
