Tanzania ABZEAT Package
Anthropological, Botanical, Zoological, and Educational Adventure Travel
Breathtakingly majestic, Tanzania—the Cradle of Humankind, offers its foreign visitors what can neither be found nor matched anywhere else on planet earth. From its archaeological heritage to the highest mountain peak in Africa, diverse wildlife, relaxing white sandy beaches, languages, and cultures. Succinctly, Tanzania stands tall—as the truly authentic African safari destination.
No wonder, the Tanzania ABZEAT Program is a special itinerary designed for inquisitive visitors. Today’s savvy traveler believes that participating in hands-on educational experiences abroad is the ultimate way to broaden one’s world-view, knowledge, and expertise. It is ideal for students seeking to combine academic or research work with an expedition to earn college credits, teachers, researchers, other professionals, individuals interested in life-changing experiences, travel enthusiasts looking for cultural-immersion, curious safari-goers intent on gaining insightful information about Tanzania’s unique flora and fauna, and other learning communities such as pastors and parishioners attracted to Tanzania, the Cradle of Humankind. This program revolves around four key components, namely, Anthropological, Botanical, Zoological, and Educational Adventure Travel—hence, the acronym, ABZEAT.
ZANZIBAR
A multi-day trip, designed to showcase the beauty and history of Zanzibar. Highlights include: visits to Stone Island and Prison Island; relaxing stops at beautiful beaches; an exploration of Jozani Forest (with its ancient hardwood forest, mangrove swamps, exclusive Red Colobus monkeys, and giant turtle sanctuary); full-day cruise on a traditional dhow boat at the southern coastline of Zanzibar; and more!
- Safari on Foot-Get out of the 4X4 For New Experiences
Accompanied by an armed ranger, go for a walk in the savannah for an incredible immersion in the wild.
- Night Safari
Another life begins at night safari. Observe the nocturnal animals aboard a 4×4 equipped with spot lights for surprising discoveries.
- Safari by Boat
In Ruaha or in Nyerere, on the Rufiji River, crocodiles and hippos flirt with the boats for wild experiences!
- Hot Air Balloon Safari
Onboard a basket of 12 to 14 people, fly over the Serengeti or Tarangire to approach animals by air balloon and enjoy upon landing.
Congenial Safari Activities
- The Great Migration
We offer you a unique safari experience to witness the world-famous wildebeest migration. The great Serengeti wildebeest migration is the movement of vast numbers of the Serengeti’s wildebeest accompanied by large numbers of zebras and smaller numbers of the Grant’s gazelle, Thomson’s gazelle, eland, and impala. These animals move in an annual pattern which is fairly predictable. They migrate throughout the year, constantly seeking fresh grazing land and better-quality water. The precise timing of the Serengeti wildebeest migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year.
Contact with the Local Communities
A stay in Tanzania allows the incredible opportunity to meet some of the tribes who treasure their traditions in the heart of the country secrets.
- Maasai
Living in harmony with a nature both grandiose and cruel that surrounds them, they open the doors of their bomas to share some medicinal traditions and
- Bushmen
The Hadzabe are the last hunter-gatherers in the country, the Datogas work in leathers and metals, and these encounters will plunge travelers thousands of years back.
- Zanzibar
Zanzibar is an Archipelago in the Indian ocean 25-50 kilometers off the coast of the mainland and consists of many small islands and two large ones, Unguja, which is the main Island, referred to informally as Zanzibar, and Pemba Island. Heavenly beaches and transparent lagoons are offered to travelers after a wild escape on the continent! Many activities are available to discover this jewel of the Indian Ocean.
- Stone Town
This Zanzibar capital is classified as a Unesco world heritage site and allows its visitors to immerse themselves in its rich history.
- Mnemba Island
In the heart of a national marine park and surrounded by an atoll of coral reefs, Mnemba is a small paradise to explore with different oceanic experiences.
- Spice Tour
Walk in the farms with spices and their intoxicating smells: cloves, cinnamon, cardamom etc. Colors and scents are unforgettable experiences you will encounter during your visit.
- Sunset on the Ocean
Sunset behind the traditional and emblematic island: Board the famous traditional dhow for a timeless moment on the Indian Ocean.
Travel Tips
Weather Seasons & Climate
It is possible to travel to Tanzania all year-round. Temperatures range between 20 to 35 degrees Celsius. There are two rainy seasons that punctuate the calendar year the heavy rains season from the end of March to mid-May and the short rains period in November. How the broad weather pattern works in relation to the great migration is of particular interest to most of our guests. Hence, is a summary:
- December to March
During this time of the year, the wildebeest are in the southern area of the Serengeti more in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and it is calving season at Ndutu. During this period the migration is “in between” the locations. As such, these months are
- April to June
slightly transitional times for seeing the herds, which can be found in the central and western parts of the Serengeti.
- July to October
During these months the wildebeest are in the northern Serengeti plains, and you have a chance of seeing thousands of herds crossing the great Mara River.
- November
During this month in a ‘normal year’ the short rains have begun — propelling the wildebeest to leave the now denuded grasslands of the Maasai Mara and head back to the rejuvenated Serengeti.
Formalities
- With ample support from USARI, guests are strongly advised to consult their travel agents, family medical doctors, and other providers to ensure compliance with outbound in destination requirements.
- These include airline tickets, travel insurance, passport validity, entry visa issuance, general health-check-up, Covid 19 vaccine status and PCR tests, local taxes, customs, currency, baggage and airport information.
- Health authorities recommend vaccination against yellow fever even if the risks are increasingly low. Preventive treatment against malaria is recommended.
- Consult your medical doctor before your departure. You are advised to check the validity of your passport before traveling and to renew it if necessary. Passport must be valid 6 months into the future after your date of arrival.
Airports
- Three International Airports
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
- Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Reach Tanzania in One Stop-Over
- KLM via Amsterdam
- Qatar Airways via Doha
- Fly Emirates via Dubai
- Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa
- Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
- Kenya Airways via Nairobi
- What’s Included
- All transfers as per itinerary
- Safari jeep 4×4 pop up roof
- Professional English driver guide
- Accommodations as per itinerary
- Park fees & government taxes
- Flying Doctors
- All government taxes and charges
- All activities as per itinerary
- All meals as per itinerary
- Bottled mineral water while on safari.
- What’s not included
- International flights
- Personal items
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and bottled Non-alcoholic beverages
- Tips & Gratitude’s
Accommodation links – Luxury Accommodation
Please Note: If you wish to extend the tour to Zanzibar, we can extend this itinerary and add the Zanzibar part and also amend the quotation.
Please Note: It is possible to add Safari Balloon as extra activity
