Tanzania is a country in Africa known for its wildlife and culture. Thirty percent of the country is made up of national parks, with the city of Arusha being its safari capital. On this trip, travelers will experience the Serengeti National Park, famed for its wildlife spotting and safaris, explore the Ngorongoro Crater, and visit Zanzibar, an island off the coast of the country known for its pristine water and cultural traditions. This trip is for travelers interested in experiencing Tanzania's wildlife, outdoor activities, and coastal areas. While visiting the Serengeti National Park, travelers will partake in a three-day wildlife safari in which they will visit Ngorongoro Crater, a conservation area that is known for having Africa’s best wildlife viewing. In Serengeti National Park, travelers will experience multiple game drives, where they can spot iconic wildlife across the savannah. Travelers will also have the chance to descend to the crater floor, where they will experience a separate ecosystem created in the crater that contains grasslands, swamps, forests, and Lake Makat. Travelers will then pass by Mount Kilimanjaro on the way to Dar es Salaam before spending the last few days of the trip in Zanzibar. The island is a crossroads of African, Arabian, and Indian cultures with pristine beaches, crystal-blue water, and diverse cuisine. During their time in Zanzibar, travelers can join a sailing trip, relax at the beach, or go snorkelling. In Stone Town, Zanzibar’s cultural and historical hub, travelers can explore the winding alleyways, visit antique shops, and purchase artisan works such as tinga-tinga paintings, cloths, and copper trinkets.
This is a 9-day trip that costs $2,399. It is an 18-Thirtysomethings trip catering to travelers ages 18-39. The trip is led by G Adventures, a sustainable, small group tour company that has been leading travelers for 35+ years. They have been pioneers in community tourism and their trips directly benefit the local communities they visit. They have a responsible travel effort called G For Good and partner with the nonprofit Planeterra, dedicated to ensuring communities touched by tourism benefit from it. They were rated one of CATALYST PLANET’s 8 Best Sustainable Travel Companies.