Zanzibar

DAY 1: Arrival day at Zanzibar airport and Transfer to Kono Kono Beach Resort

Upon your arrival day at Zanzibar Airport, A Lireise Tours Zanzibar’s guide will welcome you at Zanzibar International Airport, after a Meet & Greet you will be heading for the South Coast of Zanzibar, in Michamvi Peninsula, to Kono Kono Beach Resort Zanzibar. Where after a warm welcome, you will have the opportunity to rest and enjoy your private villa and own plunge pool, in this quiet paradise.

Meal: Dinner and overnight in Kono Kono Beach Resort Zanzibar.

DAY 2 & 3: Lifetime paradise activities at Kono Kono Beach Resort Zanzibar

Konokono Beach Resort is located on the Michamvi Peninsula, on the South East Coast of Zanzibar, one of the most authentic and secluded places on the island and overlooks the wonderful Chwaka Bay. Several kilometers of white pristine beach face Konokono. The resort is a quiet paradise offering privacy and tranquility in the heart of nature. In this quiet surrounding you will find all the modern luxuries such as a beach bar, restaurant, pool and spa which were designed with your comfort in mind. You can enjoy long private walks along the beach surrounded by lush forests. At the end of the day beautiful sunsets will provide the perfect setting for sundowners. Konokono is the ideal place to indulge in rest and regeneration of a busy life back home. The resort’s unique and exclusive atmosphere is present also in the Infinity pool, overlooking the magnificent Michamvi peninsula and Chwaka Bay.

Meal: Dinner and overnight in Kono Kono Beach Resort Zanzibar.

DAY 4: Jozani Forest South Zanzibar full day activities

In the morning after breakfast at Kono Kono resort "Earthly Paradise" you will visit of Jozani Forest and its mangroves, home to the Red Colobus monkeys, famous inhabitants of the forest; sub-species only found on this island, they can be seen calmly lazing around or fooling amongst themselves in the branches, their red coats a reminder of British colonial rule. Since centuries Zanzibar has not only been known for its infamous Slave Trade, but as well as the Spices Island. No trip to Zanzibar can be considered complete without a visit to one of our carefully selected Spices farm; our spices tour offers the opportunity to indulge your senses with a kaleidoscope of smells, tastes and textures. From the punch of a chilli to the refreshing succulence of green coconut flesh, we promise that this tour will awaken your senses. It also provides you with the unique opportunity to purchase these exclusive spices straight from the source.

Meal: Dinner and overnight in Kono Kono Beach Resort Zanzibar.

DAY 5: Fishermen Villages Visit and Kono kono resort relaxation

Enjoy of full day at leisure on the white find sand pristine beach of Kono Kono Beach Resort Zanzibar. Should you wish we can gladly organise, for a small fee, a visit of the surrounding fishermen villages of branches, their red coats a reminder of British colonial rule. Since centuries Zanzibar has not only been known for its infamous Slave Trade, but as well as the Spices Island. No trip to Zanzibar can be considered complete without a visit to one of our carefully selected Spices farm; our spices tour offers the opportunity to indulge your senses with a kaleidoscope of smells, tastes and textures. From the punch of a chilli to the refreshing succulence of green coconut flesh, we promise that this tour will awaken your senses. It also provides you with the unique opportunity to purchase these exclusive spices straight from the source.

Meal: Dinner and overnight in Kono Kono Beach Resort Zanzibar.

DAY 6: Swahili Fine Dining and Palatial Night in Stone town

After a lazy morning, late breakfast and a last opportunity to enjoy the fine white sand beach and turquoise Indian Ocean, you will be transferred to Stonetown. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a last sunset on the Island of Zanzibar and experience a Swahili Fusion Fine Dinning. For your last night in Zanzibar, upon the season and/or day of the week you will, either enjoy as sunset drink and dinner on a rooftop terrace overlooking the typical harbor of Stonetown, or enjoy a Swahili Fusion Dinner over a Taarab Music Band.

Meal and Overnight: B & B at the Zanzibar Park Hyatt.

DAY 7: Stone town Tour, Shopping and Transfer to Zanzibar International Airport

After a succulent breakfast on the seafront terrace of Zanzibar Park Hyatt, overlooking the typical harbor of Stone town, you will be discovering the historic charms of the UNESCO World Heritage City of Stone town. Our Stone town Historical City Tour include the visits of Darajani Market, the Slave Market and Anglican Church, an insight to the architecture and famous Zanzibari Doors, the Old German Consulate, the High Court, Tip Tip House, the Former English Gentleman’s Club, the Old Fort, the House of Wonders, also the Sultan’s Palace been home to the National Museum and much more… This tour is also the perfect opportunity to do some shopping and buy souvenirs. Please note that for logistical reasons, as well as for your flight departure, we might decide to conduct this tour on the day before. The pickup time for transfer has been planned three before your flight take off.

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TOTAL COST

COST PER PERSON:
• 1 PAX = Euro 3,232 per person.
• 2 PAX = Euro 2,549 per person.
• 3 PAX = Euro 2,450 per person.
• 4 PAX = Euro 2,328 per person.
• 5+ PAX = Euro 2,228 per person.

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DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT ZANZIBAR

You will be greeted and picked up by your Lireise Tour driver and transferred to your hotel in the heart of Stonetown. Characterized by the interesting influence of African, Indian and Arab culture, you'll get the opportunity to experience the old world charm of this enchanting place.

Meal: dinner and breakfast at Fumba beach lodge.

DAY 2: STONETOWN AND KIZIMKAZI BEACH DOLPHIN TOUR

After breakfast, you'll be treated to a guided tour Stone Town, meandering through its alleys and learning about the rich history and culture of the city. In the early afternoon, you'll be taken to the lovely Fumba Beach Lodge, where you will be warmly welcomed and shown to your in Deluxe Cottage on a Half Board basis (breakfast and dinner). There are unlimited activities in Zanzibar such as snorkelling, scuba diving, kite surfing, sun bathing or relax at the beach or have a trip to dolphin watching tour.

Meal: Dinner and breakfast at Fumba beach lodge.

DAY 3 & 4: SOAKING UP THE SUN, SAND & SURF

Spend Day 3 completely relaxing and enjoying what the resort has to offer. Chill out at their Boabab bar overlooking the ocean, or have a fantastic cocktail at the Dhow Bar or simply enjoy your romantic cottage with its oversize tub and gorgeous outdoor shower for 2. Day 4, After breakfast, you'll explore the magnificent Menia Bay Conservation Area (on 80% of our trips we see Dolphins), snorkel, BBQ on an uninhabited island, relax, swim and sunbathe. With good wind, you'll sail back with our traditional Dhow.

Meal: Dinner and breakfast at Fumba beach lodge.

DAY 5: ZANZIBAR AIRPORT TO HOME

This day you will check out your hotel and our driver will pick you up and take you to either the Zanzibar airport or port depending on your departure location and time. We hope you enjoyed your ANDA African holiday and we welcome you again next time.

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TOTAL COST

COST PER PERSON:
• 1 PAX = Euro 2,195 per person.
• 2 PAX = Euro 1,704 per person.
• 3 PAX = Euro 1,528 per person.
• 4 PAX = Euro 1,499 per person.
• 5+ PAX = Euro 1,366 per person.

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DAY 1: ARUSHA TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast at Arusha planet lodge, you will depart with your packed lunch box heading to Lake Manyara national park for astonishing game drive. Lake Manyara is a lovely scenic park on the road from Arusha to the Ngorongoro Crater, famous for its tree climbing lions, good elephants and baboons. The lake itself takes up much of the park, leaving a strip of land running along its shores where game concentrates. And its varied landscape supports an impressive range of other game including wildebeest, buffalo, hippo, flamingo, zebra, warthog, waterbuck, dik-dik and impala. The birding here is also very good, especially raptors. In the evening you will depart to Ngorongoro farm house for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal and accommodation at Ngorongoro farm house.

DAY 2: LAKE MANYARA TO NGORONGORO CRATER

Enjoy an early breakfast at farm house lodge; you will descend to the largest world crater for an astonishing game drive. The area contains over 25,000 large animals including black rhinoceros, wildebeests, zebras, eland and Grant's and Thomson's gazelles. The crater also has the densest known population of lions, numbering. Higher up, in the rainforests of the crater rim, are leopards, about 30 large elephants, mountain reedbuck and buffalos, spotted hyenas, jackals, rare wild dogs, cheetahs, and other felines. In the evening you will depart to Ngorongoro Rhino lodge for overnight and dinner.

Meal and accommodation at Ngorongoro Rhino lodge.

DAY 3: NGORONGORO TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

In the morning after breakfast at Rhino lodge, you will depart to Serengeti national park to explore more about great wildebeest migration. . The Serengeti's main attraction is the Great Migration, consisting of up to 2 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras and 350,000 Thompson’s, impala and grant's gazelles. The predator viewing here is exceptional with approximately 3-4,000 lion and huge numbers of cheetah, leopard and hyena. Other animals commonly found in the park include topi, eland, hartebeest, buffalo, elephant, caracal, serval, bat-eared fox, hyrax, genet, hares, porcupine, aardvark, giraffe, jackal, mongoose, crocodile, monitor lizard, aardwolf, many kinds of primates including baboons, vervet and colobus monkeys, and over 500 species of bird. In the evening you will be driven to Katikati tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal and accommodation at Katikati tented camp.

DAY 4: SERENGETI SERONERA FULL DAY GAME DRIVE

On this day early morning after breakfast at Katikati camp, our guide will drive you to explore the morning wildlife activities, and experience the ecosystem as common in the morning; predators use to chase grazers looking for food. If you are lucky, you will witness the isolated leopard drag its prey up the acacia tree, or the fastest creature on land, cheetah chasing Thompson’s gazelle. After game drive in the evening you will depart to Katikati tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal and accommodation at Katikati tented camp.

DAY 5 & 6: SERONERA TO GRUMETI WETERN SERENGETI

Wake up early in the morning, have some fun memorable pictures at Seronera grass plain, before depart to the western corridor grass plains of Serengeti national park. We will cover about 80 kms for 2-3 hours through rough road and limited vehicle speed to reach the western grass plains for amazing game drive. The Western Corridor follows the path of the Grumeti River up towards Lake Victoria. This region provides superb wildlife action in June and July, when the migrating herds cross the crocodile-infested waters of the Grumeti. In the evening you will depart to Singita Sabora tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal and accommodation at Singita luxury tented camp (day 5)

Meal and accommodation at Katikati tented camp (day 6)

DAY 7: SERENGETI TO ZANZIBAR SPICE ISLAND

Rise up early in the morning and enjoy delicious breakfast at Katikati camp, Driver will take you to Seronera Airstrip for flight to Zanzibar Island for beach holiday. Zanzibar hotels are the ultimate exotic retreat, on the famous 'Spice Islands' off Tanzania's coast. Zanzibar holidays boast some of the world's best diving among-st rainbow coral reefs, the quaint customs and cuisine of the Swahili people, and the Indian Ocean's spotless beaches. From zanzibar airport you will be picked by our representative heading to the southern park to Indigo beach resort for lunch and have a tour at stone town.

Meal and accommodation at Indigo beach Resort.

DAY 8: KIZIMKAZI SOUTHERN BEACH AND DOLPHIN TOUR

Continuing enjoy sand, sun and sea at Kizimkazi southern beach Zanzibar. Kizimkazi fishing village is home to several schools of bottle-nosed dolphins and Humpback dolphins, which can often be sighted following a short boat trip from the village. If you are lucky, you may be able to swim quite close to the dolphins, which can be a very rewarding experience. We are doing this trip in the early morning to avoid the crowds of tourists in the morning, as big numbers of them disturb the dolphins. In the evening depart to Indigo resort for overnight stay.

Meal: Bed and breakfast at Indigo beach resort.

DAY 9: KIZIMKAZI TO BWEJUU EASTERN BEACH

After beakfast at Indigo resorts, depart from southern beach to enjoy and explore the Eastern beach of Bwejuu beach. This part of the coast features a magnificent white-sand beach which runs continuously for 20km, backed by stands of palm trees and fronted by a stunning coral lagoon with a fringing reef around 1km offshore.

Meal and accommodation at Indigo beach Resort.

DAY 10: NUNGWI NORTHERN BEACH HOLIDAY

Wake up in the morning, open windors and looking for beach strip and getting sunrise pictures before depart to the northern beach of Nungwi. Right on the northern most point of the island, the beach that surrounds this area is truly stunning. Azure waters and white sands are what await those that come here. The only drawback really is that many of the hotels have had to perch on the coral cliffs that run north from the village and, as such, lose their beaches at high tide. Meal: Bed and breakfast at Z hotel.

DAY 11: ZANZIBAR TO DAR-ES-SALAAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Depend on the flight time, continuing enjoy sand, sea and sun at nungwi beach, then after depart to Dar es salaam for flight back home. Waving goodbye hands “Kwaheri Tanzania.

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TOTAL COST

COST PER PERSON:
• 1 PAX = Euro 5,718 per person.
• 2 PAX = Euro 5,185 per person.
• 3 PAX = Euro 5,006 per person.
• 4 PAX = Euro 4,867 per person.
• 5+ PAX = Euro 4,626 per person.

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DAY 1: ARUSHA TO LENDOROSI GATE (2100M) TO FOREST CAMP (2750M)

- Hiking time: 3 hours
- Distance covered: 6.5 km
- Climate: Montane forest
At the first day of trekking itinerary, after hot breakfast at Impala hotel guide will drive you to Kilimanjaro lendorosi gate for trekking registration, about 81 kilometers to be covered for barely 2 hours, and then proceeding on ascending to Forest camp. At the entrance gate, the guides and porters distribute the supplies and register with the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA). You are now ready to begin your 3-hour hike into the rain forest. Be on the lookout for Colobus monkeys! Along the way, you will stop for an afternoon lunch break and arrive at Mti Mkubwa (“Big Tree”) Campsite (2750m) in the early evening. The porters, who arrive at the campsite before the clients, will set up your tent and boil water for drinking and washing. The chef will prepare a snack then dinner for the clients.

DAY 2: FOREST CAMP (2750M) TO SHIRA 2 CAMP (3840M)

- Hiking time: 7-9 hours
- Distance covered: 17kilometers
- Climate: Moorland
Rise up early in the morning at Mti mkubwa camp; enjoy delicious breakfast and then continuing with trekking ascending to Shira camp. You will begin your ascent out of the rainforest and into the heather moorland zone. You will cross many streams and walk over a plateau that leads to Shira 2 Camp (3840m). At this campsite, you will be next to a stream and have a spectacular view of the Western Breach and its glaciers in the East. Similar to the first night, your tents will be set up prior to arriving at camp and the porters will prepare drinking and washing water for you. You will enjoy evening snacks then dinner prepared by our chef.

DAY 3: SHIRA CAMP 2 (3840M) TO LAVA TOWER (4630M) TO BURRANCO CAMP (3950M)

- Hiking time: 7 hours
- Distance covered: 15 km
- Climate: semi desert
Following an early morning breakfast, you will leave the moorland environment and enter the semi desert and rocky landscape. After 5 hours of walking east, you will be come face to face with the Lava Tower (4630m). Packed lunches are served at the Tower and hikers have the option of climbing the massive Lava Tower weather permitting. At this point of the hike, it is normal for hikers to start feeling the effects from the altitude including headaches and shortness of breath. Following lunch, you will descend from Lava Tower (4630m) to the Barranco Campsite (3950m). The 6800m descent gives hikers a huge advantage to allow their bodies to adjust to the conditions of high altitude. The descent to camp takes around 2 hours to reach. It is located in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall (“Breakfast Wall”). Drinking and washing water and dinner will be served as hikers view the sun setting.

DAY 4: BURRANCO CAMP (3950M) TO BARAFU CAMP (4550M)

- Hiking time: 7 hours
- Distance covered: 13 km
- Climate: Alpine desert
After an early morning breakfast, it is now time to conquer the Great Barranco Wall! Although it may look intimating at first glance, hikers state that this Class 2 hike is usually much easier than they anticipated. At the top of the Wall, you will have a view of Heim Glacier and will be above the clouds. The trail then winds up and down in the Karanga Valley and intersects with the Mweka Route, which is the trail used to descend on the final two days. As you continue hiking for an hour, you will reach Barafu Hut. This is the last water stop for the porters because there is no accessible water at Barafu Camp (4550m). The word “barafu” in Swahili means “ice” and this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge. Tents will be exposed to wind and rocks so it is important for hikers to familiarize themselves with the campsite before dark. An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night.

DAY 5: SUMMIT ATTEMPT BARAFU CAMP (4550M) TO UHURU PEAK (5895M) TO MWEKA (3100M)

- Hiking time: 7 hours to uhuru peak, 8 hours to mweka
- Distance covered: 10 kms ascend, 23 kms descending
Your guide will wake you around 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt. The route heads northwest and you will ascend over stone scree. During the ascent, many hikers feel that this is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the climb. In about 6 hours, you will reach Stella Point (5685m), located on the crater rim. After enjoying the magnificent sunrise, you will continue ascending for about 2 hours on a snow-covered trail to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment! You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Barafu Camp takes about 3 hours.

At camp, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending down to Mweka Hut (3100m). The Mweka Trail will lead you through the scree and rocks to the moorland and eventually into the rain forest. Mweka Camp (3100m) is located in the upper rain forest, so fog and rain should be expected. You will have a dinner, wash, and rest soundly at camp.

DAY 6: MWEKA CAMP (3100M) TO MWEKA GATE (1980M)

- Hiking time: 3 hours
- Distance covered: 15 kms
- Climate: Montane forest
Following a well-deserved breakfast, your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing. It is here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters. After celebrating, you will descend for three hours back to Mweka Gate. The National Park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached Stella Point (5685m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. After receiving certificates, hikers will descend into the Mweka village for 1 hour (3 kilometers). You will be served a hot lunch then you will drive back to Arusha for long overdue showers and more celebrations.

DAY 7: ARUSHA TO ZANZIBAR SPICE ISLAND

In the morning after breakfast, depart for beach holiday safari at the spice island of Zanzibar. Guide will drop you to Kilimanjaro International Airport then take a flight to Zanzibar airport. Our driver will meet you at Zanzibar Airport and transfer to Magical beach of Nungwi (North Coast). The Swahili culture was born there in the seventh century. Stone Town is the ideal place “to feel” the atmosphere, and soul of Zanzibar. Elegant trader’s houses, old coral stone buildings set behind large carved doors, some with Koranic inscriptions in Arabic, narrow alleyways with covered balconies, wonderful shops and tiny stalls, spice and fish market, and in the evening sounds and smells from the Forodhani Gardens where fish and lobster are grilled on barbecues.

Meal: bed and breakfast at Indigo beach resort

DAY 8: ZANZIBAR BEACH VACATION

The whole day will be spent relaxing at the beautiful Zanzibar beach. All meals and overnight will be at Next paradise boutique resort in a luxury beach front bungalow (the lodge organizes activities like diving, snorkeling, village tour and others that you can book directly from the lodge and pay them).

Meal: bed and breakfast at Indigo beach resort.

DAY 9: BEAH HOLIDAY AT KIZIMKAZI AND DOLPHIN SWIMMING

Continuing enjoy sand, sun and sea at Kizimkazi southern beach Zanzibar. Kizimkazi fishing village is home to several schools of bottle-nosed dolphins and Humpback dolphins, which can often be sighted following a short boat trip from the village. If you are lucky, you may be able to swim quite close to the dolphins, which can be a very rewarding experience. We are doing this trip in the early morning to avoid the crowds of tourists in the morning, as big numbers of them disturb the dolphins. In the evening depart to Indigo beach hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal: Bed and breakfast at Indigo beach resort.

DAY 10: KIZIMKAZI TO BWEJUU

After breakfast at Indigo hotel, depart from southern beach to enjoy and explore the Eastern beach of Bwejuu beach. This part of the coast features a magnificent white-sand beach which runs continuously for 20km, backed by stands of palm trees and fronted by a stunning coral lagoon with a fringing reef around 1km offshore. Enjoy sand and Sea the whole day at Bwejuu beach.

Meal: Bed and breakfast at Indigo beach resort.

DAY 11: BWEJUU TO NUNGWI NORTHERN BEACH

In the morning driver will take you from Bwejuu Eastern beach heading to the Northern famous beach of Nungwi. Right on the northern most point of the island, the beach that surrounds this area is truly stunning. Azure waters and white sands are what await those that come here. In the evening driven to Z hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal: Bed and breakfast at Z hotel.

DAY 12: ZANZIBAR SPICE PLANTATION AND SWAHILI TOUR

After breakfast visit spice plantations to learn about African spices (Zanzibar spices are very famous in the world). You will then do a tour in Prison Island to see the oldest turtles in East Africa. And then you will explore Zanzibar stone town and learn more about Swahili culture as well as history. In the evening you will depart to Z hotel for bed and breakfast.

Meal: bed and breakfast at Z Hotel.

DAY 13: ZANZIBAR TO DAR-ES-SALAAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

In the morning after enjoy hot breakfast at Z hotel, you will proceed to enjoy sand, sea and sun at Nungwi Northern beach, depends on flight time, in the afternoon you will be taken to Dar-es-salaam for International flight back home, “Karibu tena” welcome back again.

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TOTAL COST

COST PER PERSON:
• 1 PAX = Euro 4,843 per person.
• 2 PAX = Euro 4,122 per person.
• 3 PAX = Euro 3,964 per person.
• 4 PAX = Euro 3,824 per person.
• 5+ PAX = Euro 3,696 per person.

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