The Experience

See a different side of Tanzania on an independent journey that combines great game viewing in Saadani National Park with relaxation and inspiring local culture in Zanzibar. Day 1: Arrive in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
Day 2: Saadani National Park | Thrilling Game Drive
Transfer to airport and fly to Saadani National Park; game drive en route to lodge.

Sanctuary Saadani River Lodge | Meals: B L D
Days 3-4: Saadani National Park | Savanna Game Drives
Two days spent on game drives through the savanna of Saadani National Park, watching for grazing waterbucks, omnipresent warthogs, numerous giraffes, plains zebra and elands; daily river excursions to the mouth of the river and into the Indian Ocean; and optional sunset or walking safaris.

Sanctuary Saadani River Lodge | Meals: B L D
Day 5: Zanzibar | Coastal Cityscape
Depart Saadani and fly to Zanzibar; afternoon city tour to colorful, buzzing market where locals barter for fresh vegetables and baskets of tropical fruit; visit the cathedral and former slave market, built in 1874; see residence of the late Sultans of Zanzibar, the Tip Tip House, the Old Fort, Peoples Palace and the House of Wonders; and a stroll through the narrow streets of the old town with time for shopping.

Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar | Meals: B L D
Day 6: Zanzibar | Time to Unwind
Spend your first full day at leisure, perhaps partaking in low and high-tide activities; booking an appointment at the spa; or learning the art of palm-weaving on sun-drenched Bwejuu beach.

Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar | Meals: B L D
Day 7: Zanzibar | A Heady Mix
Pay a visit to a Zanzibar spice farm to learn about medicinal, culinary and cosmetic uses for cloves, nutmeg, rambutan, iodine, lemongrass, vanilla and henna, with option to buy and taste fresh spices; and a visit to Maruhubi Palace, ruins built by Sultan Said Baraghash Bin Said to house his harem.

Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar | Meals: B L D
Day 8: Depart Dar es Salaam
Transfer to the airport and fly to Dar es Salaam, where a dayroom awaits; board your homebound flight.

Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro (dayroom) | Meals: B

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