Mikumi Uduzundwa and Zanzibar
8 Days Starting in Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and ending in Q6JC+HHJ, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Visiting: Tiffany Diamond Hotel Makunganya Street, Mikumi National Park, Camp Bastian Mikumi, Udzungwa National Park Entrance, Dar es Salaam Port (Bandari ya Dar es salaam), Zanzibar Port, Amaan Beach Bungalows, Stone Town, Prison Island Tour Zanzibar, Spice Farm, Mnemba Island
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2551020
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 50
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
5-90
Special diets catered:
Jain, Kosher, Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Beach Tours, Cultural, Religion and Spiritual, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
This 7-day Zanzibar vacation and Mikumi National Park is a great opportunity to visit African Paradise Zanzibar and also see another side of Tanzania’s wilderness Mikumi. 7 days is enough time to enjoy the beach and see animals like Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant, Zebras, Lions, Giraffe, Baboons, etc. in the wild without sacrificing too much time. The beach and game drives provide ample opportunities. Plus, your food, meals, and lodging are already booked and paid for, saving you the time and hassle of planning every detail.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Day
Location: Julius Nyerere International Airport, Tiffany Diamond Hotel Makunganya Street
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tiffany Diamond Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
On arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport ( JNIA) which caters for domestic flights, you will be met by Black Willow Safaris representative who will drive you to your accommodation in Heart of Dar es Salaam for Overnight at your accommodation awaiting for your safari on the following day.
Day 2 : Dar Es Salaam To Mikumi National Prk
Location: Tiffany Diamond Hotel Makunganya Street, Mikumi National Park
Accommodation: Hotel, Camp, Lodge
Accommodation Name: camp Bastian Mikumi or Tan Swiss Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pick up clients at the hotel early Morning (7am) and drive to ferry for boat to Dar es Salaam, then drive 7 hrs. to Mikumi National Park, on the way to Mikumi national Park we will take lunch at Msolwa Restaurant in Chalinze town before arrive at Mikumi national park, after arrival at Mikumi National Park you have the opportunity to visit Masai village for a cultural and traditional tour, enjoy the moments, before going for a dinner and overnight.
Day 3 : Full Day Mikumi National Park
Location: Camp Bastian Mikumi, Mikumi National Park, Camp Bastian Mikumi
Accommodation: Hotel, Camp, Lodge
Accommodation Name: camp Bastian Mikumi or Tan Swiss Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early in the after breakfast, exit your lodge and head to the park in search for wildlife in a thrilling game drive. Be on the look for the wildebeests, elephant’s giraffes, lions, buffaloes and many more. Have launch break and later visit other park locations such as the Mkata, Chamgore (place of pythons) and Mkata flood plains. In the evening, return to your lodge for diner and an overnight
Day 4 : Udzungwa National Park
Location: Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa National Park Entrance, Mikumi National Park
Accommodation: Hotel, Camp, Lodge
Accommodation Name: camp Bastian Mikumi or Tan Swiss Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The purpose of this trip is to show you the Natural habitats of Udzungwa National Park. Early morning of this day you will be picked from Twiga Hotel and drive to the entrance gate. After registering will start climbing taking the Sanje route to be able to see the 4 stage waterfalls. Udzungwa is one of thirty four World Biodiversity hotspots. Expect to see Primates. Udzungwa have 11 primates species whereby 2 of these are found no where in the world, these are Sanje Mangabey (Cercocebus sanjei) and Iringa Red Colobus (Procobus gordonorum). Also you may have the opportunity to see habituated Sanje Mangabeys, different endemic plant species, birds, reptiles and Amphibians, Butterflies, waterfalls, etc. After Trekking we will drive back to Mikumi at Camp Bastian
Day 5 : Mikumi To Zanzibar Via Dar Es Salaam
Location: Mikumi National Park, Dar es Salaam Port (Bandari ya Dar es salaam), Zanzibar Port, Amaan Beach Bungalows
Accommodation: Hotel, Resort
Accommodation Name: Amani Beach Bungalow
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we will start our Journey return to Dar es Salaam depending on planned arrival time in Dar es Salaam. Arrival in the late afternoon/early evening including transfer back to the hotel in Dar es Salaam or catch the ferry for Zanzibar.
After arrival in Zanzibar our driver will pick you and drive to your hotel for dinner and Overnight at Nungwi
Day 6 : Stone Town, Prison Island & Spice Farm
Location: Amaan Beach Bungalows, Stone Town, Prison Island Tour Zanzibar, Spice Farm, Amaan Beach Bungalows
Accommodation: Hotel, Resort
Accommodation Name: Amani Beach Bungalow
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast in your hotel we will pick you for a walk through the historical Stone Town; here you will see House of Wonders (Beit al ajaib), the Palace Museum (People’s Palace), the Arab Fort and the Slave Chambers. These historical attractions will teach you about the events that shaped the history of Zanzibar over the course of several centuries. Stone Town is a maze-like town; you will get to walk the winding alleys just like the inhabitants and rulers of Zanzibar did centuries ago. At Stone Town, time seems to have stood still for a few centuries.
In the afternoon, you will sail to Prison Island; the island was meant to be a prison for slaves but it was later turned into a quarantine for sailors and traders suffering from serious ailments from the East African interior. The main attractions on the island are old and friendly giant tortoises as well as a historical slave museum.
Late in the evening, you will head out to Forodhani Gardens where you will experience seafood the Zanzibar style. Dinner and overnight accommodation at your hotel.
Day 7 : Dolphin Tour And Snorkeling
Location: Amaan Beach Bungalows, Mnemba Island, Amaan Beach Bungalows
Combine three of Zanzibar’s must-do outdoor adventures into one half-day private tour without all the hassle of having to arrange anything for yourself. Head for the island’s north-eastern waters and watch for dolphins in their natural habitat before snorkeling at Mnemba Island Reef, where corals and clear waters teem with angel fish, rays and other tropical species. Finish at a sandbank to swim in the calm and bright shallows—the perfect finale. Hassle-free Mnemba Island Reef private snorkel, dolphin and swim trip
Visit Zanzibar’s stunning snorkel and beach spots with ease Spot dolphins, snorkel corals and swim at a sandbank in one trip Relax: tour includes snorkel equipment, refreshments and hotel transfers
Day 8 : Departure
Location: Amaan Beach Bungalows, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you will end up your trip in Tanzania and Zanzibar, with late check out, after this amazing experience you will departing by night flight back home.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
1.5 Lt
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Accommodation
yes
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Accommodation
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Yes
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Entrance Fees
yes
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
yes
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Fully Guided
yes
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Game Drives on Safari
yes
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Meals – Half Board
In Zanzibar
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Meals – Full Board
Yes On Safari
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
No
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Country Entry Visas
No
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Drinks with Meals
No
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International Travel
No
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Local Taxes
No
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Tipping and Gratuities
Yes its recommended $25 and a above
Check out our Q&As
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes as per world health requirements
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes on Arrival and departure day
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes if your coming from the country need Visa to enter Tanzania
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes with separate approching
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years and above are recommended
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What is the maximum group size?
50
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4 Stars
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What currencies are required for this tour?
US Dollar, Euro and Tanzania Shillings
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Do you offer alcohol for this tour
No
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We will continue with our Tour
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What is the tipping policy?
Its recommended to give tip from $25 per day per group
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Yes 25 Kg per person
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Mid
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Just You is exclusively for solo travelers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes you can join with different arrangement
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
All the people in your group will be solo travelers and will share your passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travelers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of laughs along the way
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes we do give back to the society
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Will I eat alone?
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been operating for more than 5 year with Solo,Sharing , Family and Bid Group on Budge, Mid Range and Luxury Budget
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We follow the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels policy which recognize businesses and destinations worldwide that we have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene protocols on all holidays.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip. Also you will receive the full detailed itinerary for your trip
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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