THE EXPERIENCE
9days/8nights | Dec 27th, 2020-Jan 4th 2021
Day 1: Arrival in
Dar es Salaam
Sunday Dec 27th
Afternoon Activity: COT Team will pick you up from the airport to welcome you to the city that never sleeps, Dar es Salaam.
Evening Activity: Transfer to Hotel + Welcome Dinner + Relax or Nightlife.
Lodging: Serena Hotel
Bed and Breakfast
Day 2: Historical + Cultural Experience
Monday Dec 28th
Day Activity: After Breakfast, 10:30am departure to visit Kariakoo, a famous market + Textile Shopping experience.
Afternoon: Swahili lunch w/ a Famous Chef located off the beaten path.
Evening: Village museum tour + traditional dance class/ performance
Day 3: The Yatch Experience
Tuesday Dec 29th
Day Activity: Enjoy brunch at the hotel, 12pm depart from Yatch Club for an afternoon boat cruise btwn 1-6pm.
Evening Activity: Sunset cruise back to the hotel. Dinner on your own + Relax at the hotel
Night Activity: Head out for Dar nightlife, if preferred. Return to Serena Hotel for night over.
Day 4: Road Trip to Southern Tanzania
Wed Dec 30th
Day Activity: After breakfast, departure for a road trip to Selous National Park (4-5hours drive). Arrive for a picnic lunch + relax on the luxury Tented Camp.
Giving Back
Wed Dec 30th
Afternoon: Giving Back: Visit Ngorongo Primary school for meet and greet with students and faculty + present them with school supplies.
Luxury Camping Exp
Wed Dec 30th
Evening Activity: dinner + entertainment by Maasai Tribe Night over luxury Tented Camp
Return for a night over at. Serena Tented Camp.
Selous Game Reserve
Located in southern Tanzania and far from the madding crowds, the Selous Game Reserve is Africa's largest game reserve and one of our favorite wildlife viewing areas. This really is a hidden gem! The rivers and lakes of the Selous are the lifeblood of a park that hosts some fabulous game, including elephant, wild dog, buffalo, hippo, crocodile and fantastic prides of lion.
Day 5: Safari
Thursday Dec 31st
Day Activity: After breakfast, departure for a Safari Game Drive in Selous National Park. Then enjoy a picnic lunch inside the game park.
Dress code: Comfortable safari wear + Sneakers or sandals
Day 5: Transfer to Zanzibar
Thursday Dec 31st
Evening Activity: Head out to catch 4pm flight to Zanzibar. Arrive in Zanzibar , Check in + dinner at Serena Restaurant.
Dress code: Comfortable long dresses or Skirts wear + Sneakers or sandals
Day 5: Stone Town + New Year' Eve
Thursday Dec 31st
Lodging: Check into Serena Hotel - Zanzibar - Bed and Breakfast included.
Night Activity: Head out for New Year's eve Nightlife - Full moon beach Party. - one of the best New Year's eve parties in Zanzibar.
Why New Year's in Zanzibar?
Full of exciting experiences on the beautiful white sand beaches of Zanzibar, located in the Indian Ocean 15 miles off the coast of Tanzania, is a breathtaking spot to escape from the world. Zanzibar is home to one of the most famous full moon beach parties in the world, making Zanzibar a fabulous New Year's Eve Getaway for your inner party animal.
Day 6: Stone Town Historical Tour
January 1st, 2021
Day Activity: After breakfast, 12pm depart for a historical walking tour of Old Slave market City. Evening: Sunset Arabic-Swahili Dinner + nightlife. Lodging: Serena Zanzibar Hotel | Bed and Breakfast
Day 7: Road Trip + Rock Restaurant
January 2nd, 2021
Day Activity: After breakfast, 11am Departure for Spice Tour and village experience.
Evening Activity: 2pm depart for 4pm early dinner at the Rock Restaurant. Depart to check in.
Lodging: Breezes Beach Club Zanzibar | half board
Day 8: Free Beach Day
January 3rd, 2021
Day Activity: Relaxed beach day or watersports activities - Kit surfing, fishing.
Night Activity: Farewell dinner at the Hotel + Private nightlife at the hotel
Accommodation: Breezes Beach Club Zanzibar | half board
Day 9: Departure Day
January 4th, 2021
Day Activity: Breakfast + relaxed morning at the hotel, then pick up to held to the Airport to depart from back to the States.
