Ngorongoro Crater
and Zanzibar Trek
This Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar Trek departs from Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and ends Nairobi, Kenia. Explore Zanzibar and Stone Town, spot the Big-5 in the Serengeti and visit the remarkable Nogorongor Crater.
Highlights of our Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar Trek – North tour kicks of with the passengers and crew meeting in Dar es Salaam. Next stop would be to catch the ferry to Zanzibar Island and enough time to explore Stone Town. Soaking in the culture and history for a few days followed by the next part of the tour taking place on the mainland of Tanzania.
The Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar Trek leaves enough room for enjoying attractions and activities on offer. You will also get the opportunity to experience the bustling town of Arusha, get a glimpse of Kilimanjaro and then head to the Serengeti.
This tour is offered in two travel styles:
1. Camping: Clients mostly overnight in comfortable two-man dome tents, with built in mosquito nets and of course a mattress… and a couple of nights are upgraded to budget rooms.
2. Accommodated (hotels/ lodges): Clients overnight in a comfortable twin rooms or permanent safari tents, mostly with en-suite bathrooms.
Route Preview
Reference # 10SSZNC
| Tour Price: | ZAR 31,150 |
| Single Supplement: | ZAR 1,750 |
| How long: | 10 days |
| Group size: | 20 clients max |
| Start point: | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| End point: | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Meals: | Breakfast x 9, Lunch x 9, Dinner x 9 |
| Countries: | Tanzania, Kenya |
Included: Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary, transport, registered guides and selected activities as per itinerary.
Excluded: flights, all items of a personal nature, alcohol, snacks, souvenirs, tips and optional activities etc.
Day 1 – Stone Town (Zanzibar)
After meeting our crew and fellow passengers, we head out early to catch our ferry to Zanzibar Island from Dar es Salaam. After arriving at the ferry port we make our way to our hotel located in Stone Town.
Day 2 – Stone Town – Nungwi
Boasting a rich history this busy port was once a landmark on both the Slave and Spice trade routes. This morning we will travel by road to the north of the island, Nungwi and our base for the next 2 nights. Before our arrival in Nungwi, we will stop along the way to enjoy a guided walking spice tour, which passes through villages and spice plantations. You will be able to witness first-hand how spice farm workers climb the trees and seek out specific plants and will have the opportunity to purchase fresh spices directly from these farms.
Day 3 – Nungwi
Today is a free day to enjoy some of the many attractions and activities on offer. Water sports are the order of the day and Nungwi offers fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving and a variety of ocean safari options. Whatever it is you chose to do today, you will have ample opportunity to create some island memories. Rent a scooter and explore the many attractions on offer or simply relax on the beach and soak up the sun.
Day 4 – Bagamoyo
We bid farewell to the island and board our return ferry, on arrival back at the Dar es Salaam port, we reunite with our truck and return to Bagamoyo where we spend the night.
Day 5 – Arusha
Heading north this morning we travel across the northern reaches of Tanzania, our destination tonight is the bustling town of Arusha. Northern Tanzania is home to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Kilimanjaro. You will be briefed this evening by our local guide on what to prepare for the coming days
Day 6 – Karatu
Although it is short distance to Karatu, we will spend most of the day commuting closer to the Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival in Karatu, our guide will brief us on our overnight excursion into the crater.
Day 7 – Ngorongoro Crater & Seronera Excursion
We rise early and will be collected from our camp and transferred to the Ngorongoro Crater in 4×4 safari type vehicles. We will spend the bulk of our day exploring the crater floor in search of the animals which roam the plains. In the afternoon, we will arrive at our overnight camp in the Seronera region, located in the heart of the Serengeti National Park. The camp is surrounded by spectacular views and abundant wildlife and this evening, while sipping on a cold beverage, we will enjoy the sights and sounds of nature passing right in front of your meru style tent.
Day 8 – Karatu
This morning we rise early to enjoy our time game driving through Serengeti National Park. Famous for the abundant wildlife that exists in the park, we will spend most of our day in search of the animals that reside here. We will arrive back in Karatu in the late afternoon and will spend our evening reminiscing about our encounters of the past two days.
Day 9 – Arusha
Returning to Arusha, we share our experiences of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 10 – Kenya – Nairobi
We cross the border into Kenya this morning and make our way to Nairobi where our journey ends on arrival.
Below you will find answers to frequently asked questions about adventure or overland tours to Africa.
Before and after the tour services
To help with the planning of your trip, you are more than welcome to book these hotels before and/ or after your tour through us. These hotels are either the starting or end point of your tour, or it will be conveniently close to it. These hotels also offer airport transfers. For information on prices, just click “Hotels and Transfers“.
Sentrim Boulevard Hotel is located close to the Nairobi National Museum and the University of Nairobi. It is within walking distance of the city market, a Barclays ATM on the University grounds and there is a grocery store nearby…
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