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Expert: Sara Macdiarmid
Date: 11/9/2003
Subject: tanzania
Question
i have just been told that i will be sent to join an expedition on the usambara mountains next semptember. i know its still early but i would like to know whether 9 days after i finish the expedition would be enough to take a short safari to the ngorongoro crater and go diving in zanzibar? i would also like your opinion of what i should do in those 9 days.
thanks
michelle
Answer
Hi Michelle,
It is possible but could be tight. It all depends on how you want (can afford) to travel.
I am assuming that your expedition will terminate back in Dar es Salaam?
To get to Arusha which is where you can pick up a safari to Ngorongoro - an internal flight will take about 1hr (account for transfer time). The local bus will take a full day and they leave from Dar at 7-7.30 am and arrive in Arusha about 5pm - God Willing and no breakdowns!
You have an option of accomodation in Arusha, from hostel to decent 2 star, to top range.
If you can afford to fly from Arusha to Zanzibar (it used to be about US $120 but don't quote me on that), that will save time and then you could have some excellent time on Zanzibar for diving and chilling out.
If you want any more information, e-mail me at
saramacdiarmid@hotmail.com OR
saramacdiarmid@yahoo.com
I know of some local safari companies who could help you and I can give you advise on places to stay/dive in Zanzibar
Be aware of the time of year - rainy season or not?
By the way, the Usumburu mountains are just fantastic, one of Tanzania's secrets, you will have a great time.
Best of luck. Sara.
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