Overview
After conquering Kilimanjaro, it’s time to treat yourself to some well-deserved rest and relaxation. This R&R add-on is designed to complement any of our Kilimanjaro treks or can be booked as a stand-alone adventure. From the breathtaking safaris in Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater to the pristine beaches of Zanzibar, this add-on has it all. You’ll kick back, unwind, and soak in the natural beauty of Tanzania in style.
Start with a game drive through some of Tanzania’s most famous wildlife spots before hopping over to Zanzibar, where you’ll explore the vibrant streets of Stone Town and end with a few days of pure bliss on the beach. This is the perfect way to wind down after your trek—whether it’s watching elephants in the wild or dipping your toes into the Indian Ocean.
What's Included?
- Airport transfers and internal flights
- Private transport and all park entrance fees for safaris
- 1 Night in a lodge near Lake Manyara
- 1 Night near Ngorongoro Crater
- 1 Night in a hotel in Arusha
- 3 Nights in Zanzibar (1 in Stone Town, 2 at a beachside lodge)
- Daily Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner as per itinerary
- Guided Game Drives in Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park
- Stone Town Tour in Zanzibar
- Drinking water during game drives
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Soft Drinks, Alcohol or Drinking Water
- Tips for Guides
- Personal Equipment & Clothing
- Souvenirs
Trip Highlights
- Lake Manyara National Park: Experience incredible wildlife, including tree-climbing lions, elephants, and flamingos, against the stunning backdrop of the Great Rift Valley.
- Ngorongoro Crater Safari: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including the Big Five.
- Tarangire National Park: Discover Tanzania’s iconic baobab trees and spot large herds of elephants in one of the country’s most unique and beautiful parks.
- Historic Stone Town: Wander the winding streets of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in culture, history, and vibrant local life.
- Zanzibar’s Pristine Beaches: Unwind on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar, where you can snorkel, swim, or simply relax with the Indian Ocean at your feet.
Daily Itinerary
After meeting in Moshi, we’ll set off for the next leg of your adventure! We’ll drive to the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and the stunning backdrop of the Great Rift Valley. This compact but diverse park offers incredible wildlife viewing in a relatively short time. After the game drive, we’ll head to our lodge where you can relax and take in the incredible surroundings.
Meals Included: Dinner
Today is all about the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ngorongoro Crater, often called “Africa’s Eden.” This is one of the best places in Tanzania to see the Big Five in one game drive. As you descend into the crater, be ready for some of the most concentrated wildlife sightings in the world. After an exciting day of safari, we’ll head back to Karatu for a relaxing evening at the lodge.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our final safari stop is Tarangire National Park, known for its huge elephant herds and striking baobab trees. You’ll spend the day exploring this unique landscape and spotting wildlife on a game drive. After soaking in the sights, we’ll return to Arusha for a restful night at Kahawa House.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
It’s time to switch gears from safari to beach! After a morning flight to Zanzibar, we’ll dive into the history and culture of Stone Town. Explore its labyrinthine streets, bustling markets, and stunning architecture. This UNESCO World Heritage site is rich with history, and you’ll have plenty of time to experience its charm before heading to your hotel for the night.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After exploring Stone Town, we’ll head to one of Zanzibar’s pristine beaches to unwind. Whether you’re a beach lover or water sports enthusiast, the Indian Ocean’s turquoise waters are waiting for you. Relax at a beachside lodge, soaking in the sun and ocean breeze.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is all about leisure and relaxation. Whether you want to lounge on the white sands, swim in the crystal-clear waters, or try out some snorkeling, today is yours to enjoy. It’s the perfect way to recharge after your safari adventure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sadly, your Tanzanian adventure comes to an end today. After a final breakfast by the beach, we’ll arrange your transfer to the airport for your journey home. We hope you leave with incredible memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, culture, and beaches!
Meals Included: Breakfast
Where We'll Stay
Your R&R add-on offers a mix of charming lodges, comfortable hotels, and beachfront relaxation, perfect for winding down after your Kilimanjaro trek or as a standalone escape.
In Lake Manyara, you’ll stay in a peaceful lodge surrounded by nature, with stunning views of the Great Rift Valley. After your safari in Ngorongoro, enjoy a night in Karatu, where you can unwind in the comfort of a countryside lodge. In Arusha, we’ve selected a hotel that provides a restful spot before you transition to the beautiful island of Zanzibar.
Once in Zanzibar, you’ll spend one night in the heart of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the vibrant history and culture are right on your doorstep. Then, it’s off to the beaches, where your beachfront lodge will be the perfect retreat to soak in the sun, relax by the ocean, and enjoy the serene surroundings.
Wherever you stay, each accommodation is handpicked for its comfort and proximity to the incredible sights and experiences that Tanzania has to offer.
Like the sound of this trip, have a question or want to check something before you book? Maybe even have a great idea to customise this itinerary? Get in touch and start your adventure!
Interactive Route Map
Check out the interactive map of this trip below. You can simply zoom in and have a look at the route.
Or, if you’re wanting to get a feel for the route or to dive into the daily details then click on any of the steps and you’ll be redirected to our Polarsteps page.
What is Polarsteps?
We’ve loaded all of our itineraries onto Polarsteps. It’s an app that can help you plan, track and relive your travels. We’ve used it to display our trips in all their glory but anyone can easily create on-the-go mementos of their adventures.
Carbon Emissions
This trip emits approximately 234 kg of carbon per person. This includes emissions from accommodation, ground transport, food, activities, and the operations behind the scenes to run the trip.
What does this mean?
This is roughly equivalent to driving a typical petrol car about 750 miles.
It’s similar to the carbon emissions from heating an average UK home with a gas boiler for about 11 days during winter.
Our Approach
We understand the impact of carbon emissions from travel and strive to create experiences that benefit the communities and environments we visit. This estimate allows you to make informed choices about your carbon footprint and consider offsets that resonate with you.
More Information
Is travel insurance mandatory?
Yes, it is. We run adventurous trips and it’s mandatory that you have suitable travel insurance in place to cover overseas medical treatment as well as evacuation or repatriation.
We can’t recommend which provider you use but the main things we’d encourage you to look out for is that you’re fully covered for the activities you’re taking part in (i.e., covers you up to the altitude you’ll be trekking at) and that it covers cancellation in the event that illness or other circumstances prevent you from travelling.
How do I find out which hotels, meals and activities are included?
Unfortunately we can’t provide an exhaustive list of everything included in the ‘What’s Included’ section of this page as we include a whole bunch of stuff on our trips!
If it’s in the itinerary and we’ve not explicitly said that it’s an optional activity, then yes – it’s almost certainly included. If you’re not sure, please ask.
The meals that are included are all listed on the daily itinerary.
For the accommodation, we’ve got a shortlist of properties that we use. You can get a sense of the types of accommodation we use higher up the page in the ‘Where We’ll Stay’ section. We cannot guarantee any specific properties for your trip as it’s based on availability. If you are wanting to specifically request a property then please get in touch as we’re able to customise our trips.
Which airport do I need to fly into and out of for my trip to Tanzania?
All of our trips to mainland Tanzania will start and end at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
If you’re also travelling to Zanzibar then flights can be booked from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). You might also look at flights out of Dar Es Salaam (DAR) but please be aware that this will require you to take a ferry to the mainland.
Please let us know if you need assistance selecting flights for your trip.
What are your payment terms and is my booking financially protected?
Yes, absolutely. Here’s a link to where you can read more about how we are an ABTOT member and have an ATOL licence and what this means for your financial protection when booking a trip with us.
Deposits vary from destination to destination and from trip to trip. Generally speaking we require a deposit of 25%. This amount may be higher for certain trips where more services that usual need to be booked and paid for in advance (such as gorilla permits in Rwanda). Deposits are non-refundable.
Balance payments are required up to 70 days prior to travel.
If you need to cancel your booking, the following fees will apply based on the time before your scheduled departure:
- Immediate loss of deposit (25% of total cost) upon cancellation.
- 50% of the total cost if cancelled after the balance is paid and up to 45 days before departure.
- 75% of the total cost if cancelled 30 to 45 days before departure.
- 100% of the total cost if cancelled within 30 days of departure.
These fees compensate for expenses and bookings made on your behalf in anticipation of your trip.
Can I customise this trip in any way?
- adding in extra days or cutting out a day here or there;
- squeezing in other destinations or removing them;
- starting or finishing the trip in a different place;
- staying in a hotel or guesthouse that we don’t list as an option.
What if someone under the minimum age wants to travel?
It might not be an issue. Some destinations such as Rwanda have firm rules in place about how old people should be in order to visit the gorillas. In other destinations it’s more of a guideline.
Please do contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
What information will I receive after I book?
After you book, we’ll get to work confirming that the dates you’ve selected are completely available.
There are extremely rare circumstances that may mean we’re unable to confirm your booking. These circumstances are limited to events beyond our control or not being able to secure the services that you wanted to book.
In the extremely rare event that we’re unable to confirm your booking you will be offered an alternative itinerary or a full refund without any fees. Please do not book any non-changeable travel plans until you receive the confirmation from us. This will be within 72 hours.
A detailed Trip Dossier will then be sent to you after you make your booking. It’ll contain all the information you might need to help you pack and get prepared for your trip, including information on visas, vaccinations, packing and training.
We encourage you to refer to the UK Government’s official travel advisory service when planning your trips. You can find the FCDO advice here.
And when you travel, we work closely with local experts to put together the best itineraries. We’ve worked with them exhaustively to provide safe adventures at great value. They know their destination better than we ever could so you’ll be in good hands! You can read a bit more about why we will only ever have locally-led trips here.
How much should I tip in Tanzania?
Tips are not included in any of our trips. They are entirely discretionary but in most cases are expected by the teams that will be looking after you. We know it can be daunting to work out exactly what to give so whilst this guideline hopefully helps, please remember that it’s a completely personal choice and you should feel free to tip more or less based on the quality of service that you receive.
Lead Trekking Guide: $25 USD per day
Assistant Trekking Guide: $15 USD per day
Porters or Support Staff: $6-15 USD per day
Drivers: $10 USD per day
Again, tipping is not compulsory and please only do so if the service you’ve received warrants it. It’s hugely appreciated and a way for the teams looking after you to supplement their income.
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