Tanzania's north: Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro, Maasai & Wildlife

Our tour starts in Dar es Salaam: Together we take the ferry to Zanzibar around noon. After we have briefly put things in our accommodation, we go to the historic old town Stone Town. At the Food Market Forodhani we try the delicious Zanzibar pizza and other specialties. We stay in an accommodation in Stone Town. (M, A)

We have an extensive breakfast and then visit Stone Town and the old slave market. After lunch we go by boat - past the islands of the Zanzibar archipelago - to Prison Island. There we meet a colony of Aldabra giant tortoises, which are very photogenic! On the way back we go snorkeling in the fish-rich, colorful coral reefs. We spend the second night in the same accommodation in Stone Town. (F, M, A)

After breakfast, our Spice Tour near the Masingini Forrest National Park is on the program. In the middle of the jungle we look at cocoa and clove plants and try fresh pepper, ginger and other spices. After the tour is over there will be a delicious meal with many exotic fruits. In the afternoon we drive to the west of the island, to Mangapwani, and visit a cave. We end the evening on the beach. When darkness falls, we return to Stone Town in our accommodation. (F, M, A)

We drive to Moshi at the foot of Kilimanjaro and then on to a coffee plantation. There we learn everything about the coffee making process; afterwards a lunch with lots of fruit is waiting for us. In Arusha we have dinner together. We stay at the Student House again. (F, M, A)

Today we take it easy. We drive to hot springs between Moshi and Arusha and relax in the warm water. We stay at the Student House in Arusha. (F, M, A)

We take the coach to Handeni, about 8 hours away. We buy Maasai clothing at a market and off we go on our next adventure! We live directly with the Maasai, cook with them, hike through nature, look after the goats with them and learn many exciting details about their lives. (F, M, A)

A small hike is on the program today. Let your thoughts wander while hiking and enjoy the great Tanzanian landscape! Then when you are at the top of the mountain and look down on the Maasai plain, you have immediately forgotten the arduous ascent. (F, M, A)

We start towards Mikumi National Park before sunrise, because the animals are most active in the cool morning hours. We have breakfast before leaving for Morning Game Drive. On our safari you will see many wild animals, for example hippos, lions, giraffes, elephants, monkeys. We stay in the national park until evening and learn a lot about the flora and fauna. At sunset we return to the hotel in Morogoro. (F, M, A)

On the penultimate day of our trip, we hike around 5 hours in the Uluguru Mountains. A professional guide who tells us a lot about the area accompanies us and leads us to great waterfalls. In the afternoon we take a bus back to Dar es Salaam, 4 hours away. We spend the night there in the Student House. (F, M, A)