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THIS IS THE ITINERARY OF THE CAMPING SAFARI NORTHBOUND:

Activity Package:

The Activity Package amount includes the following: Zanzibar excursion plus ferry, Masai Museum, Arusha, Serengeti camping excursion. You can choose to pay the Activity Package upfront or you can decide to pay for individual activities while on tour.

Day 1/2/3 Zanzibar
After meeting the guide and group we take a local ferry from Dar es Salaam (where we leave the truck) to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. We spend the first night exploring the historical and unique architecture. There are also spice and seafood markets to be explored. The following day we take a transfer to the northern part of the island where we will spend 2 days relaxing on the beach. Optional Activities: Lunch & Dinner, Swimming with Dolphins, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling etc.
Meals: Breakfast x 2

Day 4 Lushoto
Today we leave Zanzibar and catch a ferry back to Dar es Salaam and return to our truck. We continue on to Lushoto, the major town and district centre, albeit small, in the Usambara Mountains, halfway between the coast and the parks. The popular pot plant Saintpaulia has its only wild occurrences in Tanzania, and particularly in the Usambara Mts. Here you will have the chance to hike in the surrounding area, or just relax.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Karatu
Today we take a scenic drive via Arusha to the picturesque town of Karatu. The area's cool climate, verdant hills, and pleasing views made it popular with settlers and farmers. Vast and extensive fields cover the slopes of the volcano and the lands around Karatu town. Karatu is also a stone's throw away from the world famous Serengeti & Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6/7/8 Serengeti and Ngorongoro Excursion
These 4 days are set aside for the optional 3-night excursion into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. This area has one of the most densely inhabited large animal populations in Africa. The excursion is in open topped 4x4 safari vehicles in order to tackle the challenging side roads in the parks. For those not going to the parks, take this chance to absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional Activities: Various Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion packages, Lake Manyara game drives, day hiking & village tours, volunteer at educational project and many more various day trips.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 Arusha
Today the group meets up again and we have the chance to exchange stories of the various adventures that we participated in over the past few days. In the afternoon we visit the local Masai Mara Museum and Snake Park in Arusha. Optional Activities: camel ride to local Masaai village.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 Kenya – Nairobi
After crossing the border into Kenya we continue to travel towards Nairobi and the end of our journey. Usually we end the tour with a group meal out at one of Nairobi's excellent restaurants. Optional Activities: Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

THIS IS THE ITINERARY OF THE CAMPING SAFARI SOUTHBOUND:

Activity Package:

The Activity Package amount includes the following: Zanzibar excursion plus ferry, Masai Museum, Arusha, Serengeti camping excursion. You can choose to pay the Activity Package upfront or you can decide to pay for individual activities while on tour.

Day 1 Arusha
Today we depart the bustling capital of Kenya and cross the border into Tanzania. This afternoon we make our preparations for the optional excursion to the Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2/3/4 Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
These 4 days are set aside for the optional 3-night excursion into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. This area has one of the most densely inhabited large animal populations in Africa. The excursion is in open topped 4x4 safari vehicles in order to tackle the challenging side roads in the parks. For those not going to the parks, take this chance to absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional Activities: Various Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion packages, Lake Manyara game drives, day hiking & village tours and many more various day trips.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Kenya – Tanzania, Karatu
Today those that went into the Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro will meet up with the truck in Karatu, where there will be time to share stories of the wonderful African animals seen in the park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 Lushoto
On route to Lushoto, we will stop in Arusha to visit the local Masai Mara Museum and the snake park. Lushoto is the major town and district centre, albeit small, in the Usambara Mountains, halfway between the coast and the parks. The popular pot plant Saintpaulia has its only wild occurrences in Tanzania, and particularly in the Usambara Mts. Here you will have the chance to hike in the surrounding area, or just relax.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7/8/9 Zanzibar
After an early wake up, we leave Lushoto and head for Dar es Salaam, where a local ferry will take us from Dar es Salaam (where we leave the truck) to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. We spend the first night exploring the historical and unique architecture. There are also spice and seafood markets to be explored. The following day we take a transfer to the northern part of the island where we will spend 2 days relaxing on the beach. Optional Activities: Lunch & Dinner, Swimming with Dolphins, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling etc.
Meals: Breakfast x 3

Day 10 Dar es Salaam
Today we leave Zanzibar and catch a late ferry back to Dar es Salaam. Your tour will end upon arrival back in Dar es Salaam.
Meals: Breakfast

THIS IS THE ITINERARY OF THE ACCOMMODATED SAFARI NORTHBOUND:

Activity Package:

The Activity Package amount includes the following: Zanzibar excursion plus ferry, Masai Museum, Arusha, Serengeti camping excursion. You can choose to pay the Activity Package upfront or you can decide to pay for individual activities while on tour.

Day 1/2/3 Zanzibar
After meeting your group we will take a local ferry from Dar es Salaam (where we leave the truck) to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. We spend the first night exploring the historical and unique architecture. There are also spice and seafood markets to be explored. The following day we take a transfer to the northern part of the island where we will spend our time relaxing on the beach. Optional Activities: Lunch & Dinner, Swimming with Dolphins, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling etc.
Meals: Breakfast x 3

Day 4 Lushoto
Today we leave Zanzibar and catch a ferry back to Dar es Salaam and return to our truck. We continue on to Lushoto, the major town and district centre, albeit small, in the Usambara Mountains, halfway between the coast and the parks. The popular pot plant Saintpaulia has its only wild occurrences in Tanzania, and particularly in the Usambara Mts. Here you will have the chance to hike in the surrounding area, or just relax.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Karatu
Today we take a scenic drive via Arusha to the picturesque town of Karatu. The area’s cool climate, verdant hills, and pleasing views made it popular with settlers and farmers. Vast and extensive fields covers the slopes of the volcano and the lands around Karatu town. Karatu is also a stone’s throw away from the world famous Serengeti & Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6/7/8 Serengeti and Ngorongoro Excursion
These 4 days are set aside for the optional 3-night camping excursion into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. This area has one of the most densely inhabited large animal populations in Africa. The excursion is in open topped 4x4 safari vehicles in order to tackle the challenging side roads in the parks. For those not going to the parks, take this chance to absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional Activities: Various Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion packages, Lake Manyara game drives, day hiking & village tours, volunteer at educational project and many more various day trips.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 Arusha
Today the group meets up again and we have the chance to exchange stories of the various adventures that we participated in over the past few days. In the afternoon we visit the local Masai Mara Museum and Snake Park in Arusha. Optional Activities: camel ride to local Masaai village.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 Kenya – Nairobi
After crossing the border into Kenya we continue to travel towards Nairobi and the end of our journey. Usually we end the tour with a group meal out at one of Nairobi’s excellent restaurants. Optional Activities: Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

THIS IS THE ITINERARY OF THE ACCOMMODATED SAFARI SOUTHBOUND:

Activity Package:

The Activity Package amount includes the following: Zanzibar excursion plus ferry, Masai Museum, Arusha, Serengeti camping excursion. You can choose to pay the Activity Package upfront or you can decide to pay for individual activities while on tour.

Day 1 Arusha
Today we depart the bustling capital of Kenya and cross the border into Tanzania. This afternoon we make our preparations for the optional excursion to the Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2/3/4 Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
These 4 days are set aside for the optional 3-night camping excursion into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. This area has one of the most densely inhabited large animal populations in Africa. The excursion is in open topped 4x4 safari vehicles in order to tackle the challenging side roads in the parks. For those not going to the parks, take this chance to absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional Activities: Various Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion packages, Lake Manyara game drives, day hiking & village tours and many more various day trips.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Kenya – Tanzania, Karatu
Today those that went into the Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro will meet up with the truck in Karatu, where there will be time to share stories of the wonderful African animals seen in the park. In the afternoon we visit the local Masai Mara Museum and Snake Park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 Lushoto
On route to Lushoto, we will stop in Arusha to visit the local Masai Mara Museum and the snake park. Lushoto is the major town and district centre, albeit small, in the Usambara Mountains, halfway between the coast and the parks. The popular pot plant Saintpaulia has its only wild occurrences in Tanzania, and particularly in the Usambara Mts
Here you will have the chance to hike in the surrounding area, or just relax.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7/8/9 Zanzibar
After an wake up, we leave Lushoto and head for Dar es Salaam, where a local ferry will take us from Dar es Salaam (where we leave the truck) to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. We spend the first night exploring the historical and unique architecture. There are also spice and seafood markets to be explored. The following day we take a transfer to the northern part of the island where we will spend 2 days relaxing on the beach. Optional Activities: Lunch & Dinner, Swimming with Dolphins, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling etc.
Meals: Breakfast x 3

Day 10 Dar es Salaam
Today we leave Zanzibar and catch a late ferry back to Dar es Salaam and return to our truck. Your tour will
end upon arrival back in Dar es Salaam.
Meals: Breakfast

Safari Facts

Price 2012: Camping ex Dar es Salaam EUR 465 + EUR 739 (for the Activity Package, which includes all acitivites that are mentioned as included in the itinerary, except for the optional activities)

Price 2012: Camping ex Nairobi EUR 425 + EUR 739 (for the Activity Package, which includes all acitivites that are mentioned as included in the itinerary, except for the optional activities)

Price 2012: Lodge ex Dar es Salaam EUR 595 + EUR 739 (for the Activity Package, which includes all acitivites that are mentioned as included in the itinerary, except for the optional activities)

Price 2012: Lodge ex Nairobi EUR 525 + EUR 739 (for the Activity Package, which includes all acitivites that are mentioned as included in the itinerary, except for the optional activities)

Start in Dar es Salaam/Tanzania or Nairobi/Kenya
End in Nairobi/Kenya or Dar es Salaam/Tanzania
Meals B x 9, L x 6, D x 6 
Tour in english
Accommodation: Participatory camping in twin share tents or 2 per room
Transport: Overland truck

Important notes: A single supplement is available on this trip @ EUR 113 Camping north and south; EUR 142 Accommodated north and south

Departure Dates 2012  - Camping safari/Northbound

Departing Dar es Salaam:      01-Apr-12     Arriving Nairobi:     10-Apr-12     G = with german translator and english speaking guide
Departing Dar es Salaam:      15-Apr-12     Arriving Nairobi:     24-Apr-12     
Departing Dar es Salaam:      29-Apr-12     Arriving Nairobi:     08-May-12     G
Departing Dar es Salaam:      13-May-12     Arriving Nairobi:     22-May-12     
Departing Dar es Salaam:      27-May-12     Arriving Nairobi:     05-Jun-12     G
Departing Dar es Salaam:      10-Jun-12     Arriving Nairobi:     19-Jun-12     
Departing Dar es Salaam:      24-Jun-12     Arriving Nairobi:     03-Jul-12     G
Departing Dar es Salaam:      08-Jul-12     Arriving Nairobi:     17-Jul-12     
Departing Dar es Salaam:      22-Jul-12     Arriving Nairobi:     31-Jul-12     G
Departing Dar es Salaam:      05-Aug-12     Arriving Nairobi:     14-Aug-12     
Departing Dar es Salaam:      19-Aug-12     Arriving Nairobi:     28-Aug-12     G
Departing Dar es Salaam:      02-Sep-12     Arriving Nairobi:     11-Sep-12     
Departing Dar es Salaam:      16-Sep-12     Arriving Nairobi:     25-Sep-12     G
Departing Dar es Salaam:      30-Sep-12     Arriving Nairobi:     09-Oct-12     
Departing Dar es Salaam:      14-Oct-12     Arriving Nairobi:     23-Oct-12     G
Departing Dar es Salaam:      28-Oct-12     Arriving Nairobi:     06-Nov-12     
Departing Dar es Salaam:      11-Nov-12     Arriving Nairobi:     20-Nov-12     G
Departing Dar es Salaam:      25-Nov-12     Arriving Nairobi:     04-Dec-12     
Departing Dar es Salaam:      09-Dec-12     Arriving Nairobi:     18-Dec-12     G
Departing Dar es Salaam:      23-Dec-12     Arriving Nairobi:     01-Jan-13

 

Departure Dates 2012  - Camping safari/Southbound

Departing Nairobi:     31-Mar-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      09-Apr-12
Departing Nairobi:     14-Apr-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      23-Apr-12
Departing Nairobi:     28-Apr-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      07-May-12
Departing Nairobi:     12-May-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      21-May-12
Departing Nairobi:     26-May-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      04-Jun-12
Departing Nairobi:     09-Jun-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      18-Jun-12
Departing Nairobi:     23-Jun-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      02-Jul-12
Departing Nairobi:     07-Jul-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      16-Jul-12
Departing Nairobi:     21-Jul-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      30-Jul-12
Departing Nairobi:     04-Aug-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      13-Aug-12
Departing Nairobi:     18-Aug-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      27-Aug-12
Departing Nairobi:     01-Sep-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      10-Sep-12
Departing Nairobi:     15-Sep-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      24-Sep-12
Departing Nairobi:     29-Sep-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      08-Oct-12
Departing Nairobi:     13-Oct-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      22-Oct-12
Departing Nairobi:     27-Oct-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      05-Nov-12
Departing Nairobi:     10-Nov-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      19-Nov-12
Departing Nairobi:     24-Nov-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      03-Dec-12
Departing Nairobi:     08-Dec-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      17-Dec-12
Departing Nairobi:     22-Dec-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      31-Dec-12

Departure Dates 2012  - Accommodated safari/Northbound

Departing Dar es Salaam:      01-Apr-12     Arriving Nairobi:     10-Apr-12     G = with german translator and english speaking guide
Departing Dar es Salaam:      15-Apr-12     Arriving Nairobi:     24-Apr-12     
Departing Dar es Salaam:      29-Apr-12     Arriving Nairobi:     08-May-12     G
Departing Dar es Salaam:      13-May-12     Arriving Nairobi:     22-May-12     
Departing Dar es Salaam:      27-May-12     Arriving Nairobi:     05-Jun-12     G
Departing Dar es Salaam:      10-Jun-12     Arriving Nairobi:     19-Jun-12     
Departing Dar es Salaam:      24-Jun-12     Arriving Nairobi:     03-Jul-12     G
Departing Dar es Salaam:      08-Jul-12     Arriving Nairobi:     17-Jul-12     
Departing Dar es Salaam:      22-Jul-12     Arriving Nairobi:     31-Jul-12     G
Departing Dar es Salaam:      05-Aug-12     Arriving Nairobi:     14-Aug-12     
Departing Dar es Salaam:      19-Aug-12     Arriving Nairobi:     28-Aug-12     G
Departing Dar es Salaam:      02-Sep-12     Arriving Nairobi:     11-Sep-12     
Departing Dar es Salaam:      16-Sep-12     Arriving Nairobi:     25-Sep-12     G
Departing Dar es Salaam:      30-Sep-12     Arriving Nairobi:     09-Oct-12     
Departing Dar es Salaam:      14-Oct-12     Arriving Nairobi:     23-Oct-12     G
Departing Dar es Salaam:      28-Oct-12     Arriving Nairobi:     06-Nov-12     
Departing Dar es Salaam:      11-Nov-12     Arriving Nairobi:     20-Nov-12     G
Departing Dar es Salaam:      25-Nov-12     Arriving Nairobi:     04-Dec-12     
Departing Dar es Salaam:      09-Dec-12     Arriving Nairobi:     18-Dec-12     G
Departing Dar es Salaam:      23-Dec-12     Arriving Nairobi:     01-Jan-13

Departure Dates 2012  - Accommodated safari/Southbound

Departing Nairobi:     31-Mar-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      09-Apr-12
Departing Nairobi:     14-Apr-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      23-Apr-12
Departing Nairobi:     28-Apr-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      07-May-12
Departing Nairobi:     12-May-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      21-May-12
Departing Nairobi:     26-May-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      04-Jun-12
Departing Nairobi:     09-Jun-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      18-Jun-12
Departing Nairobi:     23-Jun-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      02-Jul-12
Departing Nairobi:     07-Jul-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      16-Jul-12
Departing Nairobi:     21-Jul-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      30-Jul-12
Departing Nairobi:     04-Aug-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      13-Aug-12
Departing Nairobi:     18-Aug-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      27-Aug-12
Departing Nairobi:     01-Sep-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      10-Sep-12
Departing Nairobi:     15-Sep-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      24-Sep-12
Departing Nairobi:     29-Sep-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      08-Oct-12
Departing Nairobi:     13-Oct-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      22-Oct-12
Departing Nairobi:     27-Oct-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      05-Nov-12
Departing Nairobi:     10-Nov-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      19-Nov-12
Departing Nairobi:     24-Nov-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      03-Dec-12
Departing Nairobi:     08-Dec-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      17-Dec-12
Departing Nairobi:     22-Dec-12     Arriving Dar es Salaam:      31-Dec-12

 

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