Zanzibar: Lake Manyara Safari & Culture Explore with Flight

from $950

Duration

3 days

Type

Guided, Private

Difficulty

Easy

Zanzibar: Lake Manyara Safari & Culture Explore with Flight

Discover Tanzania’s stunning highlands and warm culture on a gentle 3-day journey designed especially for senior travelers and relaxed explorers. Fly from Zanzibar to the mainland for a serene experience of Lake Manyara’s beauty, Karatu’s lush coffee farms, and authentic cultural encounters, all enjoyed at a comfortable, unhurried pace with top-class lodges and attentive care.

Inclusions

<ul style="list-style: none;">Round-trip flights: Zanzibar ↔ ArushaPrivate English-speaking senior-specialist guideAll park and cultural entry feesPrivate 4x4 safari vehicle with bottled water2 nights in mid-luxury or luxury lodges (Plantation Lodge or similar)All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)Airport and lodge transfers</ul><ul><li>National park entrance fee</li><li>Parking fees</li><li>Departure tax</li><li>Entry tax</li><li>Food & drinks</li><li>Entry or admission fee</li></ul>

Exclusions

<ul style="list-style: none;">Alcoholic beveragesPersonal expenses & tipsOptional travel insurance</ul><ul><li>Tip or gratuity</li><li>Landing & facility fees</li></ul>

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Day 1 Zanzibar to Lake Manyara: Nature’s Gentle Beauty

Fly from Zanzibar to Lake Manyara, where your private guide will greet you with a warm welcome. Enjoy a gentle drive through Lake Manyara National Park, known for its shimmering lake, flamingos, baboons, and famous tree-climbing lions.

This slow-paced afternoon game drive (around 3 hours) lets you experience wildlife from the comfort of your vehicle, with frequent stops for photos and rest. Later, arrive at your luxury lodge in the Mto wa Mbu or Karatu area, where you can unwind amid peaceful gardens and enjoy a leisurely dinner.

Accommodation: Manyara's Secret

Day 2 Karatu Highlands: Culture & Comfort

After a relaxed breakfast, begin your “Taste of Karatu” experience — a calm, guided visit to a local coffee farm. Learn the art of roasting and brewing while seated in shaded areas, savoring freshly brewed Tanzanian coffee without strenuous walking.

In the afternoon, enjoy a “Cultural Showcase” at an Iraqw or Mbulu community center. Sit comfortably as locals share their heritage through storytelling, traditional music, crafts, and dance. It’s interactive, authentic, and designed to engage without physical effort.

Return to your lodge for a quiet evening, fine dining, and a restful night surrounded by the highland’s cool breeze.

Accommodation: Manyara's Secret

Day 3 Leisurely Morning & Return to Zanzibar

Begin the day at your own pace with a slow morning in the lodge’s tranquil gardens. Take a refreshing dip in the pool, read a book with a mountain view, or simply enjoy the birdsong. After a leisurely lunch, transfer to Arusha Airport for your afternoon flight back to Zanzibar, where your driver will take you to your hotel.

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location or pick-up: Customers can come to our location or we can pick them up on request.

Please Note

<ul><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Pace & Accessibility: This is a slow-paced tour designed for senior travelers and relaxed explorers.</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Transport: All road transfers and game drives are in a private 4x4 safari vehicle equipped with large viewing windows, soft seats, and bottled water.</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Activities: All excursions are designed for comfort — seated coffee tasting, relaxed cultural performances, and short guided drives.</li></ul>