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Highlights include: |
- Tarangire
national park
- Mto wa Mbu
cultural experience
- Ngorongoro
Crater
- Olduvai Gorge
- Serengeti
national park
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Day 1: Arusha to
Tarangire
You will depart
Arusha,
and
head for Tarangire
national park.
Tarangire is famous for
its Elephants and other
large game that roam the
savanna. Tonight you
will
sit around the campfire
and get to know each of
your fellow travelers
and prepare yourself for
the next couple of days
in the African bush.
Lunch. Dinner. |
Day 2: Mto wa Mbu
Cultural Experience
Depart
very early in the
morning, drive to Mto wa
mbu cultural experience.
There is opportunity to
barter for traditional
crafts and beadwork at
the roadside stalls
en-route to the
Ngorongoro Conservation
Area.
The afternoon will be
spent at Mto wa Mbu
(pronounced ‘umto wambu’)
learning more about the
extremely varied cul-
tural heritage of
Tanzania. Within the
estimated population of
around 28 000, Mto wa
Mbu is home to nearly
120 different tribes.
This excellent
opportunity to
experience true
cultural-diversity can
also result in dramatic
photos and lasting
memories.
Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
The first glimpse of the
Ngorongoro Crater is an
unforgettable
experience. Although
commonly referred to as
a crater, it is actually
a caldera. At over 20
km’s across and 600m
deep the Ngorongoro
Caldera is the largest
unbroken, un-flooded
caldera in the world and
clear testimony to this
regions volcanic
history. The most
renowned part of the
Ngorongoro Conservation
Area, this unique
feature is legendary for
the more than 25 000
wild animals that occupy
the crater-floor.
In addition to the
large population of
grazing animals,
the small soda-lake
(Lake Makat) is home to
flamingos. Africa’s Big-5
- Lion, Elephant,
Buffalo, Leopard and
Rhino are all to be
found here along with
Hippo, Zebra, Warthog,
Eland and many of
Africa’s other wild
animals.
Breakfast. Lunch.
Dinner. |
Day 4: Olduvai Gorge &
Serengeti National Park
No visit to this part of
the world would be
complete without calling
in at Olduvai Gorge –
site of the Laetoli
hominid footprints,
Oldupai Mu- seum and
many fossilised hominid,
animal and plant
specimens. A
self-guided tour of the
museum and a short
lecture provides an
excellent start to
learning more about the
history of hominids and
other mammals.
A short
visit to
a nearby Maasai Village
rounds off the morning
of your Tanzania
Tour before you finally
enter the Serengeti
National Park. On
entering the Serengeti
it is immediately
apparent why the Masai
called this Siringet -
“the place where the
land moves on forever.”
Breakfast. Lunch.
Dinner. |
Day 5: Serengeti
National Park
The 14 763 square
kilometres of the
Serengeti is made up of
a variety of different
habitats – plains,
kopjes, river and
forest. The vast size of
Tanzania’s premier
National Park makes game
viewing only one aspect
of the Serengeti as the
scenery is simply
breathtaking.
A good
camera is an essential
item to take with you as
well as lots of spare
batteries, memory chips,
film... There is no bad
time to visit the
Serengeti as every
season has its own
special highlight – even
the rainy season has the
daily thunder and
lightening to look
forward to. Changing
seasons and light
patterns form the most
beautiful backdrop to
view Africa’s majestic
and incredible wildlife.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 6: Arusha to Nairobi
The drive from Serengeti
back to Arusha is still
filled with birds,
animals and beautiful
scenery. On arrival in
Arusha there will be
some time to visit the
Cultural Heritage Centre
where many items of
local produce are on
sale – including
Tanzanite.
For those who prefer to
leave the Serengeti in
comfort an optional
scenic flight from the
Serengeti to Arusha can
be arranged at an
additional cost, but
must be pre booked. On
arrival at Arusha a
separate shuttle-bus
will transport you to
Kilimanjaro airport or
Nairobi where you will
arrive in the early
evening. Breakfast,
Lunch.
Optional Activities:
Flight from Serengeti NP
to Arusha. |
Included:
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Accommodation as per
itinerary
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Transport in a Land
Cruiser/Land Rover
or Minibus
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Services of an
English speaking
tour driver/guide
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Game viewing drives
and parks entrance
fees as per
itinerary
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All Government taxes
and levies
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Mineral Water all
days on Safari
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Not Included:
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All items of a
personal nature e.g.
telephone bills
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Tips and gratuities
for hotel, lodge,
camp staff and
driver/guide
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Alcoholic and non
alcoholic drinks
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Any local and
international flight
and departure taxes
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Laundry services
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Any other items not
specified in this
itinerary
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Holiday supplements
over Christmas and
New Year
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**EXTENSION IDEA**
Indulge in 4-5
days on Zanzibar for a
touch of East Africa
exoticism! The blue
waters, shimmering white
beaches and aromas of
the Spice Trail conjure
up images of yesteryear.
**PURE ADVENTURE**
Consider a Hot
Air Balloon Safari while
you are in the Serengeti
– a unique way for game
viewing followed by a
hearty champagne
breakfast on landing. |
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Best time for this program is
Jan, Feb,
Mar, Apr, May Jun and July. |
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Quick Facts |
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Duration: |
6
days |
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Activities: |
Game viewing, |
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Accommodation: |
Camping |
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