TANZANIA
MAGIC!
It is a breeding area for hawksbill turtles and home to many dolphins.
We will have the opportunity to do reef cleanup dives and help maintain the local coral nursery, to support the health of this beautiful underwater world.
The adventure begins in Zanzibar! The waters around Zanzibar are some of the most abundant in the world. There are over 500 species of fish in crystal clear water, with reefs, walls, deep diving and excellent snorkeling.
We will be there in the dry season, and will likely see white tip and black tip sharks, dolphins, spotted eagle rays, turtles, seahorses, humpback whales and maybe even whale sharks! The macro life is world famous: nudibranchs, Spanish dancers, frog fish, leaf fish, mantis shrimp, octopus; cuttlefish, porcelain crabs and so many more; all common.
We had such a fantastic time in Tanzania in 2024 that we just have to go again! This time we will have a week in Zanzibar and have extended our safari to include Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds.
Our safari will be heading to North Serengeti for the Great Migration of Wildebeest and Zebras across the Mara River and we will fly out of North Serengheti to Arusha on our final day.
This is the largest migration of animals in the world, with up to two million wildebeest and 300,000 zebras.
We will be traveling with the exceptional Victor Izoba owner of Transcendent Journeys, and Instructor at the Professional Guide School in Arusha.
Aug 28 - Sept 10, 2027
Extraordinary dive and safari adventure to Tanzania!
Our main diving area is Mnemba atoll, marine conservation area since 2005 and home to two rarely seen creatures- the dragon eel and the largest nudibranch, the Djibouti Spanish Dancer.
Week 1 Zanzibar - Aug 28 - Sept 4, 2027
We begin our adventure at the Sunshine Marine Lodge,
a stunning beach front Swahili style hotel with onsite PADI 5 Star Dive shop. This beautiful setting boasts a gourmet restaurant that will provide our International style meals with a Swahili twist and local spices and flavors from this ‘Spice Island’. The glorious food fresh from the ocean and local village prepared with aromatic spices will be a unique experience for your tastebuds!
When we must leave this beautiful place our adventure continues with a flight to Arusha to prepare for our private group safari!
Week 1 Zanzibar - Aug 28 - Sept 4, 2027
Basic Itinerary
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Day 1 - 28th Aug, Arrival/ Check in, Welcome & Dinner
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Day 2 – 29th Aug, Morning dives, Lunch, Coral talk, Dinner
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Day 3 – 30th Aug, Morning dives, Lunch, Yoga, Dinner
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Day 4 – 31st Aug, Day tour of Stone Town & Prison Island
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Day 5 – 1st Sept, Nungwei & Timbatu diving, Boat lunch, Yoga
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Day 6 – 2nd Sept, Morning dives, Lunch, Spice farm tour, Yoga
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Day 7 – 3rd Sept, Morning dives, (Options: Stone Town visit, Reef walk, Beach clean up), Festive Swahili dinner
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Day 8 - 4th Sept, Breakfast, Final gathering, ZNZ flight to Arusha
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THE SAFARI
Week 2 Safari - Sept 4 - 10, 2027
Our safari will take us into the extraordinary worlds of Tarangire National Park and the Serengeti.
Tarangire is a lush tree-covered park centered around the Tarangire River. This river provides fresh water to a wide variety of wild animals during the dry season, especially huge herds of elephants.
The scale of the Serengeti is unfathomable; almost 6,000 square miles! We will drive through the endless plains of central Serengeti for the first part of our safari and then head north for the Great Migration. We will stay inside the park and be surrounded by wildlife day and night. Our experienced guides will take us, in our Land Cruisers, to find animals of all sizes and descriptions as we traverse the extraordinary beauty of the plains, forests and Baobab trees with climbing pythons!
We will drive into the world’s largest crater, Ngorongoro Crater, home to an estimated 30,000 large mammals.
On our final morning we will fly from Kogatende, northern Serengeti to Arusha and then be driven to Kilimanjaro to meet our international flights. Departures should be booked from JRO any time after 5 PM on the 10th of September.
Week 2 Safari - Sept 4 - 10, 2027
Basic Itinerary
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Day 1 - 4th Sept, Arrival from Zanzibar to Tarangire
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Day 2 – 5th Sept, Tarangire National Park to Marera Valley Karatu
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Day 3 – 6th Sept, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti Central
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Day 4 – 7th Sept, Central Serengeti
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Day 5 – 8th Sept, Serengeti Central and Northern Serengeti- Kogatende Area
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Day 6 – 9th Sept, Northern Serengeti and Optional Balloon Safari
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Day 7 – 10th Sept, Serengeti North- Arusha- Kilimanjaro Airport
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GOOD TO KNOW
INCLUDES:
• DiverMojo concierge trip leadership
• Donation to the DiverMojo Foundation
• Accommodation in Sunshine Marine Lodge in double room (Sunshine Suite)
• Full Board (breakfast, lunch and gourmet
4-course dinner – no drinks)
• 2 guided boat dives per day ( 5 days/10 dives) with 12 L tanks, weights & guide
• Divemaster to diver ratio - 1:6
• Water, fruits and snacks on the boat during diving trips
• Tours of Stone Town (birthplace of Freddie Mercury), Prison Island and its 100 year old tortoises, and a Spice Farm Tour
• Yoga sessions
• Mnemba Conservation Fee
• Airport transfers
• Flight from ZNZ to Arusha
• 18% tax and all additional fees
SAFARI:
• Flight from Kogatende to Arusha
• All shared accommodation and meals
• All park entry fees
• All camping fees
• All guide and vehicle hire charges
• Drinking water
• Airport transfers
• All taxes and fees
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
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Passport is required
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Travel insurance is recommended
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Dive insurance is required
Here’s to forever blowing bubbles,
-Merlin
To reserve your place or to have any questions answered please click here.
NOT INCLUDED:
• International flights
• Gear rental
• Beverages
• Tips
• Nitrox ($60)
• Dive Insurance (required); we suggest DAN.
• Travel Insurance (highly recommended); we suggest Allianz.
*any inability to travel must be covered by your insurance. DiverMojo will not reimburse any costs.
*A non-refundable deposit of $1500 will reserve your place.