5 Nights 6 Days Dar - Mikumi - Zanzibar

5 Nights 6 Days Dar - Mikumi - Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam is the largest city and economic capital of Tanzania. Located in a quiet bay off the Indian Ocean coast, the city has developed into an economic importance to become a prosperous centre of the entire East African region. Seven kilometres north of the city, is Bongoyo Island Marine Reserve which offers good snorkelling and diving sites for those who want to explore the water. The reserve boasts of its beautiful beaches, secluded islands and many varieties of marine species.

Itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam

Stop At: Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Day 1: Arrive Dar es salaam, Transfer to Hotel with Dinner.

Dar es Salaam is the largest city and economic capital of Tanzania. Located in a quiet bay off the Indian Ocean coast, the city has developed into an economic importance to become a prosperous centre of the entire East African region. Seven kilometres north of the city, is Bongoyo Island Marine Reserve which offers good snorkelling and diving sites for those who want to explore the water. The reserve boasts of its beautiful beaches, secluded islands and many varieties of marine species.

Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at hotel
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 2: Mikumi National Park

Stop At: Selous Game Reserve, Morogoro Tanzania
Day2: After breakfast drive to Mikumi National Park with Lunch in Morogoro. Late afternoon arrives at lodge & relax. Dinner at lodge.

Located between the Uluguru Mountains and the Lumango range, Mikumi is the fourth largest national park in Tanzania and only a few hours’ drive from Tanzania’s largest city. The park has a wide variety of wildlife that can be easy spotted and well acclimatized to game viewing.

Most visitors come to Mikumi National Park aiming to spot the ‘Big Five’ (cheetah, lion, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), and they are always not disappointed. Hippo pools provide close access to the mud-loving beasts, and bird-watching along the waterways is particularly rewarding. Mikumi National Park borders the Selous Game Reserve and Udzungwa National Park, and the three locations make a varied and pleasant safari circuit.

Included: breakfast, lunch and dinner, all transfers
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 3: Mikumi National Park

Stop At: Mikumi National Park, A7, Tanzania
Day3: After early breakfast we go for full day game drive in the Mikumi National park with picnic lunch. Late evening after sunset back to lodge with dinner.

Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, all transfers
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodge

Day 4: Zanzibar

Stop At: Prison Island - Changuu Private Island, Off the Coast From Stone Town Shangani, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 3395 Tanzania
Day 5: Full Day excursions at Prison Island, Spice Farms & Stone town tour with lunch. Late evening transfer to Beach Resort with Dinner.

Changuu Island also known as Prison Island lies about 30 min by boat from Stone Town. The island was formerly owned by an Arab and saw use for confinement of refractory slaves, but no prisoners were ever housed here instead the island became a quarantine station for yellow fever epidemics. There is a dedicated foundation on the island which looks after the tortoises’ welfare. This tour includes a visit to the historic Prison Island with its giant land tortoise. While on the island you will be able to observe and feed the tortoises, swim, sunbathe and snorkel.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, full day excursion activities and all transfers
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 5: Prison Island, Spice Farms & Stone town tour

Stop At: Prison Island - Changuu Private Island, Off the Coast From Stone Town Shangani, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 3395 Tanzania
Day 5: Full Day excursions at Prison Island, Spice Farms & Stone town tour with lunch. Late evening transfer to Beach Resort with Dinner.

Changuu Island also known as Prison Island lies about 30 min by boat from Stone Town. The island was formerly owned by an Arab and saw use for confinement of refractory slaves, but no prisoners were ever housed here instead the island became a quarantine station for yellow fever epidemics. There is a dedicated foundation on the island which looks after the tortoises’ welfare. This tour includes a visit to the historic Prison Island with its giant land tortoise. While on the island you will be able to observe and feed the tortoises, swim, sunbathe and snorkel.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, full day excursion activities and all transfers
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 6: Zanzibar Beach - Airport return

Stop At: The Island Pongwe Lodge, pongwe, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Day 6: Relax at Beach & transfer to airport for flight back home.

A transfer will be organised after breakfast to drop you to the airport.

Included: Breakfast and transfers
Duration: 12 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.