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Your journey begins with your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. A friendly Gama Travel and Tours representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Spend the evening unwinding and preparing for your upcoming adventure.<\/p>"},{"title":"Drive to Nayapul and trek to Ulleri","content":"
After breakfast, you\u2019ll head to Tarangire National Park, a sanctuary known for its towering baobab trees and vast herds of elephants. Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch as you explore the park\u2019s river valleys and grassy savannahs, home to lions, giraffes, wildebeest, and over 500 bird species. Overnight in a lodge near the park.<\/p>\n
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Today you travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of Africa\u2019s most remarkable wildlife havens. Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive in a self-contained ecosystem teeming with wildlife\u2014including rhinos, buffalo, lions, and flamingos around the soda lake. After a picnic lunch inside the crater, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.<\/p>"},{"title":"Serengeti National Park","content":"
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, driving through highland forests and expansive plains. Along the way, you may visit a Maasai village or the Olduvai Gorge. Once inside the Serengeti, enjoy an afternoon game drive en route to your lodge or tented camp, surrounded by the endless grasslands and wildlife of the central Serengeti.<\/p>"},{"title":"Full-Day Serengeti Safari","content":"
Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti\u2019s diverse habitats in search of Africa\u2019s Big Five. Your expert guide will help track lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos, as well as cheetahs and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your game drive. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and a night under the stars.<\/p>"},{"title":"Fly from Serengeti to Zanzibar","content":"
After a morning game drive and breakfast, you\u2019ll transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival on the island, you\u2019ll be met and transferred to your beachfront resort. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on the white sand beaches or swimming in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.<\/p>\n
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Another day to soak in the beach atmosphere or engage in marine excursions. Consider a traditional dhow sailing trip, a visit to Prison Island to see the giant tortoises, or snorkeling in the Mnemba Atoll. Return to your resort for a farewell beachside dinner.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Departure from Zanzibar","content":"\n
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The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection."},{"title":"Is it necessary to hire Guides\/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?","content":"Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.\r\n\r\nIt really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. 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