I just returned from just such a trip a couple weeks ago. My time was spent
between Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro, and safari.
Zanzibar has superb beaches, but as mentioned before, you can find these all
over the world for a LOT less trouble and expense. That said, I was told the
east side of Zanzibar is the best for beaches, but I did not see it. You can
also learn to scuba or snorkle very cheaply and there are coral reefs very
close by.
If you go to Arusha I highly recommend Roy Safaris. They have a rather poor
web page, but they have good prices and incredibly good guides. If you want
animals on the quick the Arusha National Park is close by and there are many
of the animals you will see in the Serengeti. Also, it is rain forest and
green - much more jungle than the Serengeti which is very dry prairie this
time of year. Roy can arrange trips to just about anywhere you want to go.
Kili is a killer - literally. If you are not prepared it is impossible. Even
if you are prepared it is very, very difficult and impossible for many
people who are in great shape. Don't do this on a lark.
Regardless where you go, bring the outdoor gear you will need. It is very
hard to locate and assemble all the things you need on the spot.
How much? Hard to say. I paid up 6 months ago and got a 7 day Kili climb and
5 days in the Serengeti for about $1,300 which is a good price. Fuel prices
are up there just like everywhere else and so the cost of travel is too.
Have fun!!!!
"Duncan Mackay" wrote in message
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> Hello,
> My friend and I plan to travel to East African coutries to see the
> safari/wild animals and the beaches there. We plan to stay at the
> beach for about a week after or before seeing the safari.
> I would like to know what is the reasonable amount of time we should
> spend at the safari to see all the big animals? where we should go?
> Kenya or Tanzania or both? what is reasonable price and good travel
> company/guide?
> I appreciate all your advise :-)
> Duncan
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