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Tourism experiences for delegates · November 2026

Explore Tanzania Beyond AfCEM 2026

Arusha is the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Add a city tour, a park day trip, a multi-day safari or a few days on Zanzibar’s beaches to your conference trip.

Day trips Multi-day safaris Zanzibar Shuttle How to book
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Please plan tours around the conference. AfCEM 2026 runs 9–13 November 2026 at AICC, Arusha. Choose dates before 9 November or from 14 November so you don’t miss any sessions — and tell the operator your conference dates when you enquire.
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African Queen Adventures
All tours below are run by African Queen Adventures. Book and pay directly with the operator — AfCEM / EMAT does not take tour bookings or payments.
WhatsApp +255 754 744 300

Day trips from Arusha

Leave from and return to Arusha town the same day. Prices per person, based on a group of 7.

Local delegate rates · day trips
Tarangire National Park TZS 230,000
Ngorongoro Crater TZS 240,000
Per person · VAT inclusive · 7 people sharing a safari jeep
Maasai art and crafts on sale in Arusha

Arusha City Tour

1 dayCulture & historyHotel pick-up
Price
US$45
per person

Operated by African Queen Adventures

City landmarks, markets, art and culture — an easy half-to-full day for any free afternoon.

What you’ll see
  • Arusha Clock Tower — the symbolic midpoint between Cairo and Cape Town
  • Arusha Declaration Museum — Tanzania’s political history and the legacy of Julius Nyerere
  • Central Market — produce, spices, textiles and everyday street life
  • Cultural Heritage Centre — Tanzanian art, gemstones and crafts
  • Lunch stop at a local restaurant (Tanzanian or international)
  • Shanga Workshop — handmade glassware and jewellery by artisans with disabilities
  • Drive through city neighbourhoods, then back to your hotel
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Waterfall in the forest of Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park

1 dayWildlifeClosest park
Price
US$115
per person

Operated by African Queen Adventures

Forest, savannah and Mount Meru views just outside town — a quieter introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife.

Itinerary
  • Short drive from Arusha; game drive past giraffe, zebra, buffalo, warthog and antelope
  • Forest areas known for black-and-white colobus monkeys and rich birdlife
  • Momella Lakes — flamingos and waterbirds against the mountain backdrop
  • Picnic lunch in the park; optional short walking safari if arranged in advance
  • Back in Arusha by late afternoon / early evening
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Elephant mother and calf in Tarangire

Tarangire National Park

1 dayElephants & baobabs
Price
US$115
per person

Operated by African Queen Adventures

Large elephant herds, giant baobabs and wildlife gathered along the Tarangire River.

Itinerary
  • Morning drive from Arusha through rural villages to the park gate
  • Game drive along the river — zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, buffalo, antelope and excellent birdlife
  • Picnic lunch inside the park, then more game viewing
  • Return to Arusha in the evening
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Black rhino on the Ngorongoro Crater floor

Ngorongoro Crater

1 dayCrater safariEarly start
Price
US$175
per person

Operated by African Queen Adventures

A full day in one of Africa’s great natural wonders — dense wildlife in a vast volcanic caldera.

Itinerary
  • Early departure through the Karatu highlands to the crater rim viewpoint
  • Descend to the crater floor: lion, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, hyena, elephant — and possibly black rhino
  • Picnic lunch by a hippo pool, afternoon game drive
  • Climb back to the rim and drive to Arusha, arriving in the evening
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Multi-day safaris

Start and finish in Arusha town. Prices per person, based on a group of 7.

Lion resting in the grass

3-Day Safari

3 days / 2 nightsTarangireNgorongoroMaasai Boma
Price
US$465
per person

Operated by African Queen Adventures

The classic short safari: elephants in Tarangire, a full day in Ngorongoro Crater and a Maasai cultural visit.

Day-by-day itinerary
  1. Arusha → Tarangire National Park → KaratuGame drive along the Tarangire River with a picnic lunch, then on to Karatu.Overnight: Octagon Lodge
  2. Ngorongoro Crater full dayDescend to the crater floor for a full game drive; lunch by a hippo pool; visit Lerai Forest and the soda lake.Overnight: Octagon Lodge
  3. Maasai Boma → ArushaTraditional welcome, village walk and local crafts, then return to Arusha by late afternoon.
What’s included
  • Park fees: Tarangire, Ngorongoro crater entry & crater service fee
  • Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, fridge, window seat for everyone
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • 2 litres of water per person per day
  • Accommodation (shared rooms) and meals as listed
  • Transfers as per the programme
  • Hotel staff tips, service charges and VAT
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Hot-air balloon over the Serengeti

5-Day Safari

5 days / 4 nightsTarangireSerengetiNgorongoroLake Eyasi
Price
US$1,469
per person

Operated by African Queen Adventures

The full northern circuit — two nights in the heart of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, a Maasai Boma and Lake Eyasi.

Day-by-day itinerary
  1. Arusha → Tarangire National Park → KaratuGame drive along the Tarangire River with a picnic lunch.Overnight: Octagon Lodge
  2. Karatu → Serengeti (Seronera)Stop at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint, enter at Naabi Hill and game-drive into central Serengeti.Overnight: Conserve Safari Camp · full board
  3. Full day in the SerengetiExplore the Seronera Valley — lions, elephants, big herds, and leopard or cheetah around the kopjes.Overnight: Conserve Safari Camp · full board
  4. Serengeti → Maasai Boma → Ngorongoro Crater → KaratuCultural visit, then a crater-floor game drive with lunch by a hippo pool.Overnight: Octagon Lodge · full board
  5. Lake Eyasi → ArushaMorning at Lake Eyasi (Hadzabe or Datoga community visit, depending on arrangements), then drive back to Arusha.
What’s included
  • Park fees: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater entry & crater service fee
  • Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, fridge, window seat for everyone
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • 2 litres of water per person per day
  • Accommodation (shared rooms) and meals as listed
  • Transfers as per the programme
  • Hotel staff tips, service charges and VAT
Enquire on WhatsApp Email Download PDF itinerary
Not included on safaris & day trips
  • Tips for drivers / guides
  • Alcoholic drinks and laundry
  • Tanzania visa (apply online in advance)
  • International flights
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Anything not listed as included

Zanzibar beach escape

All-inclusive beach stays in Nungwi / Kendwa on Zanzibar’s north coast, with private airport transfers. The more people travelling together, the lower the price.

Dhow on a white-sand Zanzibar beach Beach resort pool facing the ocean The Rock restaurant off the Zanzibar coast

Zanzibar Beach Packages

3 days / 2 nights4 days / 3 nightsAll-inclusive
From
US$280
per person

Operated by African Queen Adventures

Price per person by hotel, length of stay and group size:

Hotel & stay2 travellers3–4 travellers7 travellers
Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco4 days / 3 nightsUS$540US$490 4 paxUS$418
Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco3 days / 2 nightsUS$387US$342 3 paxUS$295
Sunset Kendwa4 days / 3 nightsUS$466US$422 4 paxUS$398
Sunset Kendwa3 days / 2 nightsUS$345US$296 4 paxUS$280
Itinerary & optional excursions
  • Arrival: met at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, private transfer north to your hotel (about 75 minutes)
  • Beach days: relax on the beach, or add excursions — Stone Town tour, Safari Blue, swimming with turtles, Prison Island, spice tour (arranged and paid separately)
  • Departure: private transfer back to the airport
Included / not included
  • All-inclusive accommodation
  • Private airport transfers
  • Hotel staff tips, service charges and VAT
  • Flights — optional Arusha → Zanzibar US$232, Zanzibar → Arusha US$223
  • Zanzibar inbound travel insurance US$44 per person (paid on arrival)
  • Infrastructure tax US$5 per person per night (paid at hotel)
  • Optional excursions, drivers’ tips, laundry, visa, travel insurance
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Download the full package (PDF):

Nungwi · 3 days / 2 nights Nungwi · 4 days / 3 nights Kendwa · 3 days / 2 nights Kendwa · 4 days / 3 nights

Shuttle services

Travel together — make your journey to AfCEM 2026 easier with shared transport.

AfCEM 2026 shuttle services: Alphard and Coaster
ALPHARD
US$15
per person · seats 5 passengers
COASTER
US$8
per person · seats 20 passengers

Book your seat in advance with the online form — tell us your flight, arrival and departure times and where you are staying, and the transport team will confirm.

Fill the shuttle booking form → WhatsApp Call +255 754 744 300

How to book

Group prices above assume travellers booking together — ask the operator about pricing for your group size and room type.

Booking steps

  1. Pick your experience and dates — outside 9–13 November.
  2. Call or WhatsApp +255 754 744 300 (or email African Queen Adventures) and mention AfCEM 2026.
  3. Confirm inclusions, group size and availability with the operator.
  4. Pay a 30% deposit to confirm. The balance is due one month before arrival, or in cash on arrival.

Cancellation terms (operator)

  • 30+ days before arrival: full refund
  • 20–29 days: 25% charged
  • 10–19 days: 50% charged
  • 0–9 days: 100% charged
  • No refund once a tour has started; group deposits may be non-refundable

Confirm the full terms with the operator before paying.

What to pack for a safari
  • Light, neutral-coloured clothes, plus a fleece and long sleeves for cool evenings
  • Waterproof jacket, hat and sunglasses
  • Comfortable walking shoes and sandals; swimsuit for Zanzibar
  • Small day pack
  • Sunscreen, lip balm with SPF, insect repellent (DEET)
  • Anti-malarials — check with a travel doctor before you travel
  • Camera, chargers, spare memory card, binoculars, torch, universal adapter
  • Passport valid 6+ months; domestic flight baggage limit 23 kg

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Tours are offered and operated by African Queen Adventures. Prices are in US dollars, per person, as quoted by the operator for November 2026 and subject to availability. AfCEM 2026, AFEM and EMAT are not party to tour bookings, payments or refunds. For conference questions contact info@afcem.or.tz.

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