View allThe wildlife we saw was breathtaking, the Tanzanian people were so kind, and the beaches of Zanzibar sparkled.
Marsha, traveled in March
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- Gold Operator
- Encounters Travel
- Overland Truck
- Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 20
- Age range 10 to 85
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Drive from Nairobi to Arusha
- Camp in the heart of Serengeti
- Explore Ngorongoro Crater
- Shop at Mto wa Mbu Market
- Discover Zanzibar's spice farms
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Nairobi to Arusha
- Day 2 Serengeti National Park (Seronera)
- Day 3 Serengeti National Park (Seronera)
- Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
- Day 5 Back to Arusha
- Day 6 To the coastal town of Bagamoyo
- Day 7 Ferry to Zanzibar and drive to Nungwi
- Day 8 Nungwi, free time or optional activities
- Day 9 Spice Tour and Stone Town
- Day 10 Tour ends in Stone Town
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 20 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 6 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
Operated by
Encounters Travel
Number of tours
83
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- Marsha· March 8th, 2016My husband and I went on this trip to see the Serengeti in Tanzania, as well as the rich history of Zanzibar. Encounters partners with Nomad Travels for the local connections and we found them to be very professional & well organized. Each step of the way we had excellent guides and decent accommodations. [ The only real exception was for our final night in Dar Es Salaam, where the hotel had run down in its care. That location should definitely be changed for future trips. It was also not in a good part of town where we could leave the premises easily.] Overall, it was an exceptional trip--the wildlife we saw was breathtaking, the Tanzanian people were so kind, and the beaches of Zanzibar sparkled. We definitely would recommend this trip to others.Show more
Encounters Travel commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback, we really appreciate it and recognise that it helps us in improving our tours for future travellers. We’re delighted that you had such a good time with us in Tanzania and that the... Show moreTrip date: February 2016
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- From Sunday6 Jul, 2025To Tuesday15 Jul, 2025EnglishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $5,020
- -10%From Sunday20 Jul, 2025To Tuesday29 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,020NZ $4,520
- From Sunday17 Aug, 2025To Tuesday26 Aug, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $5,020
- From Sunday31 Aug, 2025To Tuesday9 Sep, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $5,020
- From Sunday28 Sep, 2025To Tuesday7 Oct, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $5,020
- From Sunday12 Oct, 2025To Tuesday21 Oct, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $5,020
- From Sunday9 Nov, 2025To Tuesday18 Nov, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $5,020
- From Sunday23 Nov, 2025To Tuesday2 Dec, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $5,020
- From Sunday21 Dec, 2025To Tuesday30 Dec, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $5,020
- From Sunday4 Jan, 2026To Tuesday13 Jan, 2026EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $5,425
What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- L
Louis
Asked on January 22nd, 2023I was wondering how much the upgrade of accommodation is and as a solo traveller would I have my own room/ tent?
Encounters TravelOperator•Written January 2023We have availability on our 25th of Mar 2023 till 3rd of Apr 2023, priced at £1699.00 per person sharing on the camping option. The upgraded accommodated option also start on the 25th of Mar 2023 till 3rd of Apr 2023, priced at £1949.00 per person sharing. Plus a single supplement of £290.00 per person in a single room throughout the tour.
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Matt
Asked on January 11th, 2023We're a family with 2 children 15 and 18 aged and are interested in Savannah&Sands safari but would like to not have shared ablutions. Is it possible? What is the total cost for our family?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written January 2023
The minimum age on these trips is 18 years, but we'd be happy to assist with your family including your 15-year-old. If you'd like to have accommodation with ensuite bathrooms, you would need to book the accommodated tour. The accommodated trip from the 29th of Jul 2023 to the 7th of Aug 2023 is priced at €2350.00 per person, 2 per room.
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Gary
Asked on January 1st, 2017Can you please advise if you are able to offer an upgrade during the camping portions of this trip?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written January 2017
The Savannahs and Sands tour is an accommodated tour. Only the Activity Package, which is an optional part, is a 4-day Serengeti Camping experience. No upgrades are available. If travellers don't book this, they will remain behind at the accommodations in Arusha with one of the crew members. Optional day tours are bookable.
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Joseph
Asked on January 1st, 2017Is the a pre/post accommodation needed on this tour?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written January 2017
You will need to spend at least one night pre-tour in Nairobi and one night post-tour in Dar Es Salaam to join and depart from the tour. This can be booked independently or through our services. Please contact us.
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Bryan
Asked on January 1st, 2017I'm travelling solo, is there a surcharge?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written January 2017
If one person will be travelling, the single supplement will apply.
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Amanda
Asked on March 1st, 2016We are wondering what the type of accommodation is for each night of the tour. Is it hotel or camping?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written March 2016
This is an accommodated overland tour, however Serengeti and Ngorongoro Excursion will make use of camping facilities.
Accommodation used on this tour is likely:
Ndoro Lodge
Bagamoyo Travellers Lodge
Ocean View Hotel
Zanzibar Excursion
Amaan Bungalows
Serengeti and Ngorongoro Excursion
Bush Camp: Seronera Campsite.
All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details 4-6 weeks before departure. Under the "What’s Included" tab on each tour page, you can find general info about the accommodations used on the tour before you book.
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