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Hike Kilimanjaro, picnic in the Ngorongoro Crater, wildlife-spot in the Serengeti and meet local Maasai tribes<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":120804,"menu_order":10,"template":"","thumbnail_video":null,"checkout_hero_banner":null,"acf":[],"template_id":"TZ2","duration":10,"trip_limit":8,"img_header":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TZ2_THUMB-1000x620.jpg","continent":"Africa","country":"Tanzania","countries":["Tanzania"],"prices_between":{"gbp":{"min":"\u00a33960","max":"\u00a34480"},"eur":{"min":"\u20ac4600","max":"\u20ac5210"},"usd":{"min":"$4935","max":"$5600"},"cad":{"min":"$6490","max":"$7360"},"aud":{"min":"$7275","max":"$8240"},"nzd":{"min":"$8430","max":"$9520"},"hkd":{"min":"$36790","max":"$41865"},"aed":{"min":"DH17200","max":"DH19590"}},"about":"

Superlatives come thick and fast in Tanzania \u2013 and, sure enough, on this 10-day adventure you\u2019ll see the country revealed at its biggest, brightest, boldest<\/em> best.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Always wanted to trek Kilimanjaro? No problem \u2013 you\u2019ll take on Africa\u2019s highest peak, right from the off, with an accessible-to-all day hike. Heard rumours the Ngorongoro Crater is <\/span>the<\/span><\/i> place to spot Big 5 wildlife? Naturally, the world\u2019s largest caldera also comes in reach. How about those Serengeti plains? Step right this way to witness the world\u2019s greatest wildebeest migration, as it moves back and forth from the Mara.<\/span><\/p>\n

But, as always, it\u2019s the above-and-beyond experiences that really set this trip apart. Hanging out with Maasai locals. Surprise dinners in star-lit spots, sundowner stops and smart safari-camp stays. Plus down time in Zanzibar to soak up Stone Town and cruise the Spice Island\u2019s coast. Ready to go wild? Join the stampede\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n","highlights":{"Head off on a scenic day hike of Mount Kilimanjaro \u2013 Africa\u2019s highest peak":"Head off on a scenic day hike of Mount Kilimanjaro \u2013 Africa\u2019s highest peak","Meet local Masai tribes and learn how they live off the land\r\n\r\n":"Meet local Masai tribes and learn how they live off the land\r\n\r\n","Wildlife-spot in the Serengeti and stay in a scenic safari camp":"Wildlife-spot in the Serengeti and stay in a scenic safari camp","Picnic on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater and meet the local hippos":"Picnic on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater and meet the local hippos","Power down in the Spice Island of Zanzibar, staying in Stone Town and sailing the coast":"Power down in the Spice Island of Zanzibar, staying in Stone Town and sailing the coast","Enjoy a surprise dinner and regular sundowner stops":"Enjoy a surprise dinner and regular sundowner stops"},"lang":"us","trip_type":[{"term_id":8452,"name":"Beach Escapes","slug":"beach-escapes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":8452,"taxonomy":"style","description":"More often than not, destinations that are perfect for solo adventures tend to come with picturesque coastlines and pristine beaches. That\u2019s why our list of beach vacations is long.","parent":0,"count":28,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0"},{"term_id":11528,"name":"Escape The Crowds","slug":"escape-the-crowds","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":11528,"taxonomy":"style","description":"Volcanic islands, black deserts, remote oases\u2026 Sometimes, you just need to get as far away as possible and escape the crowds. If that\u2019s the case, let us take you on an off-grid adventure.","parent":0,"count":32,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0"},{"term_id":8454,"name":"Most Active","slug":"active-vacation","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":8454,"taxonomy":"style","description":"If you hadn\u2019t already noticed, active adventures are one of our biggest passions. From mountain expeditions in Peru to off-roading in Portugal, let us show you what real adventure looks like.","parent":0,"count":21,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0"},{"term_id":8457,"name":"Wildlife","slug":"safari-trips","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":8457,"taxonomy":"style","description":"There are few moments more magical than spotting exotic and indigenous creatures in their natural habitat for the first time. It\u2019s why we\u2019ve crafted a series of global adventures around safaris and wildlife interactions, so why not take your pick?","parent":0,"count":20,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0"}],"hidden":false,"seasons":["spring","summer","autumn","winter"],"scenery":["beach","mountain"],"activities":["hiking","local_culture","wildlife"],"activity_level":["moderate","active"],"key_locations":"Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Zanzibar, Stone Town, Lake Eyasi, Lake Magadi, Hippo Pool","itinerary":[{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Arrive in Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA)","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"JAMBO, TANZANIA","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":"

Your adventure begins with one of the country\u2019s most iconic sights, Mount Kilimanjaro, looming beyond your airplane window. After being whisked away by private transfer to your lodge, you\u2019ll witness the snow-dusted peak once again from the hotel before tomorrow\u2019s day hike on Africa\u2019s highest mountain. But this first day is all about downtime \u2013 relaxing in the hotel\u2019s pool, spa or simply tuning into birdsong in the garden. Come evening, gather with your fellow Flashpackers for a welcome drink and dinner, ahead of your East African adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"JAMBO, TANZANIA","text":"

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Rested and restored, it\u2019s time to tick off a bucket-list moment \u2013 a day trek on Mount Kilimanjaro, following a 3.5 kilometer section of the Shira Route. Driving to your starting point at Morum Point, keep your eyes open for arboreal <\/span>Colobus monkeys, high up in their happy place.<\/span> From here, you\u2019ll hike to Shira 1 Camp, climbing through wild shrubland, ascending to a height of 3,500 meters and glimpsing views of Kibo Peak on the way, the highest of the three volcanoes that make up Kilimanjaro. Once you\u2019ve reached camp \u2013 and celebrated your scenic day hike \u2013 you\u2019ll feast on a picnic lunch, before heading to your next stay in Arusha.<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"DAY HIKE ON KILIMANJARO","text":"

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You\u2019re up early to seize the day. And what a day it will be. A short morning flight from Arusha airport will take you into the heart of the Serengeti National Park, one of the world\u2019s most biodiverse ecosystems, teeming with two million wildebeest and hundreds of associated animals during the Great Wildebeest Migration. After landing on the park\u2019s airstrip, you\u2019ll transfer (read: take a mini game drive) to your scenic camp for the next two nights. En route, there\u2019s every chance you\u2019ll witness passing wildlife, going about its daily business, so keep your eyes peeled. Once at camp, you\u2019ll stop for lunch under canvas, before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Dinner is back at base, under star-lit night skies.<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"INTO THE SERENGETI","text":"

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Today is a full immersion into the Serengeti with morning *<\/span>and*<\/span><\/em> afternoon game drives. Roaming on four wheels, the anticipation will be palpable. Prides of lions, herds of elephants and towers of giraffes all call the Seregenti home. <\/span>Depending on the season, you might bear witness to <\/span>the Great Migration when millions of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles <\/span>rotate between the Serengeti and Maasai Mara in search of fresh grazing.<\/span> Lunch at camp divides the day before your afternoon safari. But <\/span>psst<\/span><\/i>: there\u2019s one more treat in store \u2013 a surprise dinner.\u00a0<\/span>*You have the option to begin Day 4 with a sunrise hot air balloon over the Serengeti for an additional cost.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"GAME DRIVES & A SURPRISE ","text":"

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This morning takes you out of Serengeti and into the Ngorongoro Crater. But in true Flash Pack style, the journey will be studded with adventure. First, you\u2019ll visit a Massai <\/span>boma<\/span><\/em> (village), where you\u2019ll chat with the tribe as they go about their lives, tending to livestock, thatching a roof or dancing in ebullient style. Then it’s time to dip into the vast Ngorongoro Crater, formed over 2.5 million years ago, stretching 20km across and 610m deep \u2013 and regarded as one of the best places in Africa for wildlife viewing<\/span>. You\u2019ll have a picnic lunch inside the crater and digest with a nature walk around Hippo Pool \u2013 known for its noisy namesakes. After lunch, it\u2019s back on four wheels for<\/span> an afternoon game drive, followed by a short drive to your next lodge. Come evening, you\u2019ll debrief over dinner and drinks at the end of a memorable day.<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"MAASAI LOCALS & THE NGORONGORO CRATER","text":"

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After breakfast, you’ll visit the farming community of Mto wa Mbu, on the edge of Lake Manyara National Park. Ablaze with color, curios and 120 Massai tribes, this cultural hotspot is a fine way to experience the buzz of the weekly food and craft market and mingle with the locals. You’ll take a walk through the banana and rice plantation to see people going about their daily activities and have the chance to sample some local banana beer – a unique flavor. In the afternoon, you\u2019ll put on your walking shoes for a 2.5 hour hike in the Ngorongoro forest, aiming for the Elephant Caves \u2013 loved by the animals for their calcium-rich walls. You may even spot some in residence. Finish your day with dinner back at the lodge.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Maasai tribal market ","text":"

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It\u2019s time to head back to Arusha, where your journey began – but this time you’ll be heading off on a different kind of adventure. First up, you\u2019ll stop off at Arusha Coffee Lodge, where social enterprise Shanga employs people with disabilities to create jewelry, glassware and homewares from recycled materials. It’s a great opportunity to see local crafters in action, pick up some handmade gifts and learn about traditional techniques. Enjoy lunch at the lodge, before boarding an afternoon flight to the Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar. Touching down in Stone Town, you’ll spend the evening at leisure, visiting a night market with fellow Flashpackers or sinking drinks on the hotel\u2019s roof terrace.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"DOWNTIME IN ZANZIBAR","text":"

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After a week of bucket-list sights, today you can explore things at your own pace from your base in Stone Town, a 19th-century coastal trading town and Unesco World Heritage Site. Choose to explore this Swahili city, sink into a poolside lounger \u2013 or take up the option of a full-day snorkeling and dolphin-watching tour. For this, you\u2019ll be met by your guide and boat captain, before heading to Mnemba Island reef and marine reserve \u2013 home to blue-spotted rays, triggerfish and octopi. Your captain will navigate towards the best locations for dolphins, too, en route to a flavorful barbecue lunch. The evening is yours to meander around the ornate alleys and intricately carved doorways of Stone Town.<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"SLOW ISLAND LIVING","text":"

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Once a thriving port for the spice trade, <\/span>Stone Town is now the historical centre of the capital, Zanzibar City<\/span>. Today, <\/span>history enthusiasts can book an optional guided walking tour to learn about the history of the Sultanate and exotic spice routes. Don\u2019t forget to ask for tips on the best places to try Zanzibarian dishes for lunch, too. For those who would rather rest, <\/span>make use of the hotel\u2019s facilities or ask your Pack Leader to arrange a taxi to guidebook-gracing Nungwi Beach on the other side of the island. This e<\/span>vening’s sundowner cruise is a chance to celebrate the trip with your fellow Flashpackers, before a final farewell dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"BEACHES & A SUNSET CRUISE","text":"

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It\u2019s time to bid a fond farewell to your time in this mighty African nation. Thankfully, you\u2019ll be taking home vivid memories, wildlife-rich tales and joyful new friendships long after the sun has set on this trip of a lifetime. If you\u2019re already feeling the holiday blues, don\u2019t worry. There\u2019s always another Flash Pack adventure\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"FAREWELL, ZANZIBAR (& TANZANIA)","text":"

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If you book alternative pre-tour accommodation or are arriving by another mode of transport you must arrange your own arrival transfer.\nArrival transfers are private to Flash Pack and will be in groups depending on flight times. Sometimes this means waiting in the airport for a short while until other flights have arrived.\nA group departure transfer is provided after breakfast on the day of departure, from your hotel to Zanzibar\u2019s airport. If you require a separate transfer, please consult with your Pack Leader who can arrange a taxi for you.\n"},{"question":"Do I need a visa?","answer":"You will need a visa to enter Tanzania, which you can apply for in advance on the Tanzanian Government website: \u00a0https:\/\/eservices.immigration.go.tz\/visa\/. \nIt is possible to get a tourist visa for a single entry on arrival (multiple entry visas are not granted on arrival) at the main ports of entry to Tanzania.\u00a0\nIf you are a US national, you must apply for a multiple entry visa in advance as you are not entitled to enter with a single entry visa.\u00a0\nWe recommend that you have at least six months validity remaining on your passport and can show a return ticket.\n"},{"question":"What are the Covid-19 requirements for visiting Tanzania?","answer":"Due to the changeable nature of Covid-19 entry requirements, we strongly advise Flashpackers to consult the travel advice issued by your local consular services well in advance of your departure date. 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