TANZANIAN DELUXE (UNDER CANVAS) TENTED SAFARI (12
Days / 11 Nights
Locations; Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro
Crater, Empakai Crater, Olduvai Gorge, and Serengeti.
Highlights: off the beaten path, all inclusive, comfortable
tented camps, excellent wildlife viewing from 4x4
vehicles (no minibus's) in Africa's premier parks
and reserves, Tarangire, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro Crater,
Empakai Crater, Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge, professionally
guided hikes and walks, and visits to remote African
villages.
This safari gives you the opportunity to experience
Africa off the beaten path. You will visit with local
tribes and walk in the Ngorongoro highlands as well
as view incredible wildlife in the spectacular Parks
of northern Tanzania. Great value and comfort!
DAY 1 Arusha arrival
You will be met in Arusha and accommodated at the
Mountain Village Lodge. Set in beautiful indigenous
gardens the lodge overlooks Lake Duluti. Enjoy an
afternoon walk around the lake and marvel at Mount
Kilimanjaro in the distance. Overnight at Mountain
Village. Meal Plan {B}
Days 2/3 Arusha –Tarangire
After breakfast depart by road to Tarangire River
Camp, a semi-permanent tented camp, situated on the
border of Tarangire; Tanzania's third largest National
Park and a sanctuary for an unusually large animal
population. Group members are accommodated in ten
tents complete with running water in the attached
shower and toilet cubicles. There is solar powered
lighting at night. Meals are served in the mess tent
with attentive service.
During the dry season from June to November, animals
congregate along the Tarangire River, which provides
the only permanent water supply in Masai land. The
area supports a great diversity of wildlife including
lion, leopard, buffalo, Wild dog, Cheetah and up to
six thousand Elephant. Activities at Tarangire include
wildlife viewing drives within the Park, and walks
along the park's border. Cultural interaction with
the local Datoga, a semi-nomadic pastoralist’s
tribe, is common. The Datoga have so far resisted
neighboring tribes' cultural infiltrations. Ladies
still wear fat treated goatskin gowns, carving their
faces and bodies to look prettier. Overnight at Tarangire
River Camp. Meal Plan {B, L, D}.
Days 4/5 Explore Karatu
After breakfast drive across the Rift Valley floor
and enjoy a nature walk near Lake Manyara. Continue
to the village of Mto wa Mbu – (means a Mosquito
Creek), where you can mingle with the locals at the
market. Bargaining for bolts of cloth, crafts, and
local produce will immerse you in a daily ritual of
African life. This afternoon you will visit a local
school before continuing to Karatu, on the outer slopes
of the Ngorongoro Crater. You will overnight at Ngorongoro
Farm House in Karatu.Meal Plan {B, L, D}.
On day 5 Explore Lake Eyasi
Today you will depart early crossing the Rift Valley
to Lake Eyasi. This dry and rugged landscape is inhabited
by Bushmen who live in nomadic groups hunting with
bows and arrows and gathering roots, tubers and wild
fruits. You will partake in a pre-dawn walk with the
local hunters or time will be spent participating
in the morning routine of the settlement. Your guide
will interpret for you and discuss hunting techniques
still used by the tribes. Be prepared for an extraordinary
cross-cultural experience! You will return for overnight
at Ngorongoro Farm House. Meal Plan {B, L, D}.
Days 6/ 7 Discover Ngorongoro and Empakai
Crater
The crater is one of the most impressive wildlife
areas in Africa and has been designated a World Heritage
site. On day six you will drive you will drive down
inside the 100 square mile Ngorongoro crater to view
wildlife on the vast grasslands of the crater floor.
Throughout the year a spectacular parade of animal
life may be found within the crater. You are very
likely to see black manned lion, the highly endangered
black rhino, wildebeest, zebra, elephant, hippo, jackal,
and hyena. The birdlife is prolific with flocks of
flamingoes on the soda lake as well as other species
of water and plains birds. You may see Masai herdsmen
grazing their cattle around the crater rim.
On day 7 you may enjoy a morning walk near Empakai
Crater (weather and road conditions permitting), an
impressive caldera lying at the northern end of the
crater highlands. Empakai is beautiful, with islands
of forest and a waterfall at the source of the Munge
River. Monkeys and buffalo are frequently seen in
the area. An armed ranger will escort you in the area.
Overnight at Ngorongoro, Kibo private camp. Meal Plan
{B, L, D}
Days 8/9/10/11 Explore Serengeti National
Park
After breakfast you will descend by road to the Serengeti
plains. Enjoy a short stop at Olduvai Gorge; the famous
archeological site where the Leakey's discovered remains
of Australopithecus Homo Habilis and Homo Erectus.
The Serengeti is arguably the most impressive wildlife
sanctuary in the world. At certain times of the year
these vast, seemingly unending plains, are inhabited
by enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra. In the
calving season (February-March) the herds concentrate
at the Ndutu and Salei plains attracting the attention
of predators like lion, cheetah and hyena. Another
interesting feature of the Serengeti are the massive
granite kopjes; islands of rock standing in a sea
of grass. From the elusive leopard to the tiny dikdik
the kopjes provide shelter to a great variety of plants
and animals.
Days will be spent on guided wildlife viewing ‘Spice’
drives while Nights will be enjoyed deep in the Serengeti
at one of several private camps. Campsites include
Barafu, Gol or Moru Kopjes, the Lobo area or the western
corridor depending on the season. Walks will be offered
in the Ikoma region outside the park from June through
November and in the Southern sector of the park from
December through May. Overnight at Serengeti, Kibo
private camp. Meal Plan {B, L, D}
DAY 12 Depart for Arusha
Enjoy a morning game drive across the Serengeti plains
with a picnic lunch as you make your way back to Arusha.
You may choose to fly from the Serengeti to Arusha
for an additional US 210/- per person arriving in
time to board a connecting flight to the spice island
of Zanzibar (see extension below) or a shuttle to
Nairobi.
Optional add-ons that you can do to spice up your
safari
Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari
As you float over the plains enjoy the breathtaking
panoramic view of the plains and wildlife. Upon landing
you will enjoy a champagne toast followed by an "Out
of Africa" breakfast in the bush with bone china,
silver cutlery and crystal glasses! US $400/- per
person.
Mount Kilimanjaro / Marangu Route
Climb Africa's tallest mountain. This 8 day trip includes
a Kilimanjaro airport transfer on arrival, a night
in Arusha before and after the climb and an extra
day for acclimatization while climbing. US $1,695
per person based on 2 climbers.
Mount Kilimanjaro / Machame Route
Climb Africa's tallest mountain. This 8 day trip includes
a Kilimanjaro airport transfer on arrival, a night
in Arusha before and after the climb and an extra
day for acclimatization while climbing. US $1,995/-
per person based on 2 climbers.
Zanzibar in Style
Spend 6 Days in exotic Zanzibar and see the following
Visit Stone Town, the former slave market
Livingstone's house.
Scuba dive, snorkel, kayak and swim!
2 Nights at the Zanzibar Serena Hotel, and 3 Nights
at Mnemba Island.
Package includes
• Roundtrip flights from Arusha
• Road and boat transfers
• Dayroom in Arusha at end including dinner.
Guides: Guides are highly qualified, enthusiastic
and well versed in local culture, flora and fauna.
Unlimited mileage is allowed on each safari to ensure
that clients receive the best possible game-viewing.
This is important as some companies limit mileage.
Accommodations:
All camps are privately located in wilderness areas,
camping services and equipment are top notch - large
Ngong type walk in tents (10 x 10 x 8) shared by
two people, with cots and 4" foam mattresses,
linen and blankets, bed side table, 2 wash basins,
towels, and mirror. There will be a shared shower
and toilet for each set of two tents. The camps
will be staffed by a cook and at least 2 camp attendants
to ensure that each client’s stay is comfortable.
Each camp includes a small mess tent with olive
wood tables and chairs. Food is excellent (wine
with dinner, three course meals).
The group (maximum 10 people) will be transported
in custom 4 wheel drive Land Rovers or Toyota Land
Cruisers with roof hatches for game viewing. Each
vehicle seats 5 or 6 guests (everyone has a window
seat), mammal, bird, and plant guide books, a cool
box for water and cold drinks, thermos with tea
and coffee, sand bags for photography, and a long
distance radio capable of reaching Arusha from the
Serengeti and other northern circuit parks. Radio
service has proved invaluable in the event of emergency
as well as giving client’s peace of mind.
Trip includes: meet and greet in Arusha (airport
transfers are extra), transport in 4 wheel drive
Land Rover or Land Cruiser with roof hatches for
game viewing, services of English speaking driver
/ guide, exclusive services of camp crew, all accommodations
on a fully inclusive basis excepting 1 night at
Mountain Village Lodge on a bed and breakfast basis,
all guided wildlife viewing activities with rangers
for walking, camping / park's fees, some drinks,
laundry and Flying Doctor coverage
Trip excludes (unless stated):
international airfare, domestic airfares, airport
taxes, entry visas, and all items of a personal
nature i.e. trip insurance, tips and gratuities,
some drinks, telephone calls
