Road to Zanzibar Overview

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,172
      CAD $1,116
      AUD $1,080
      EUR €784
      GBP £688
      NZD $1,380
      ZAR R8,952
      CHF FR956
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $865
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $2,037*
      CAD $1,955*
      AUD $1,907*
      EUR €1,387*
      GBP £1,215*
      NZD $2,418*
      ZAR R14,968*
      CHF FR1,640*
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  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Travel through Kenya and Tanzania on an adventure to Zanzibar.

Visit Africa and travel along the road to Zanzibar through Kenya and Tanzania. Cross vast savannas where magnificent herds of elephants roam, enjoy warm village welcomes in lush jungles and see where white sand and palm trees meet the deep, blue sea on the coast of the Indian Ocean. Discover Kenya and Tanzania's spectacular scenery, superb wildlife and fascinating cultures as you travel across East Africa towards the legendary and exotic spice island of Zanzibar.

  • Go on safari in the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Learn about village life in Mto Wa Mbu
  • Lose yourself in Tanzania's secluded Usambara Mountains
  • Meet the children of Amani
  • Mingle with the Chagga people
  • Relax on sun-kissed beaches in Zanzibar
  • Roam fragrant spice plantations
  • Seek out the iconic Big Five in the Serengeti

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Road to Zanzibar Summary

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Day 1 Nairobi

Once a swamp but now called the 'green city in the sun', Nairobi is a relatively multicultural city with a range of cuisines, museums and cultural centres to enjoy.

Day 2 Arusha

Situated close to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha is a relaxed, friendly city with a wealth of famous sites on its doorstep.

Day 3 Mto wa Mbu

Situated around halfway between Arusha and Ngorongoro, Mto Wa Mbu is a tiny town located near three rivers which is known for its curios and red-skinned bananas.

Days 4-5 Serengeti National Park

Teeming with animals and home to the famous migration of the wildebeest, the Serengeti is a marvel with rolling plains, iconic acacia trees and mesmerising skies.

Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater

Photographic opportunities abound in the Ngorongoro Crater, a massive volcanic caldera with so many animals, it's hard to know where to look first.

Day 7 Marangu

Nestled at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro, Marangu is a small village surrounded by stunning vistas and lush forest.

Days 8-9 Usambara Mountains

Covered in tropical rainforest and being around 100 million years old, the lush Usambara Mountains have wonderful hiking trails and lovely villages to visit.

Day 10 Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam lies by the Indian Ocean and is abuzz with busy streets, laidback restaurants, colourful markets, interesting architecture and lots of water-based activities.

Days 11-14 Zanzibar

Famed for its fragrant spices and infamous for its slave-trading history, Zanzibar mixes divine beaches, an atmospheric main town and Middle Eastern flair with an African beat.

What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Nairobi, Kenya
  • Finish:

    Zanzibar, Tanzania
  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 22
  • Ages:

    Min 18
  • Meals:

    13 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners
  • Accommodation:

    Bungalow (2 nts), Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts), Camping (with facilities) (7 nts), Hotel (2 nts)
  • Transport:

    4x4 Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Overland vehicle
  • Included activities:

    Amani Children's Home visit, Irente - walk & local lunch, Mto Wa Mbu - Village Walk & market Visit, Ngorongoro Crater - Game drive, Serengeti - Game drive, Usambara Village Education Project visit, village walk & lunch, Zanzibar Spice tour

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    406kg pp per trip
  • Notes:

    1. A single Supplement is available on this trip. Please see the trip notes for more information.

  • Trip price from

    USD $1,172
    CAD $1,116
    AUD $1,080
    EUR €784
    GBP £688
    NZD $1,380
    ZAR R8,952
    CHF FR956
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    Kitty

    USD $865
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  • Total price from

    USD $2,037*
    CAD $1,955*
    AUD $1,907*
    EUR €1,387*
    GBP £1,215*
    NZD $2,418*
    ZAR R14,968*
    CHF FR1,640*
    *
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  • Per day from:

    USD $145
    CAD $139
    AUD $136
    EUR €99
    GBP £86
    NZD $172
    ZAR R1,069
    CHF FR117
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About Kenya , Tanzania

    • 14
    • YXOD
    • 4.73 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,172
      CAD $1,116
      AUD $1,080
      EUR €784
      GBP £688
      NZD $1,380
      ZAR R8,952
      CHF FR956
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $865
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $2,037*
      CAD $1,955*
      AUD $1,907*
      EUR €1,387*
      GBP £1,215*
      NZD $2,418*
      ZAR R14,968*
      CHF FR1,640*
      *
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