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Trip Duration: 15 Days
Price: $7,995 (Includes Park Fees)
Optional: Hot Air Balloon Ride: $480 Single Suppliment $400
Departure Dates:
2010: Feb 22 - Mar 8 May 30 - Jun 13 Jun 13 - Jun 27 Sep 6 - Sep 20 |
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- 4 Amazing Parks and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Walking safari in the Serengeti
- Safari game drives
- Private luxury camps, luxurious lodges \ bungalows
- Visit Maasai village, Ol Dul Ceremony and dancing
- Olduvai Gorge Museum visit - site of the oldest human remains
- Professional US, english speaking guide
- Professional co-lead Tanzanian guide
- Junior Elder Maasai Warrior
- National Park Ranger during walking safari
- Optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti
This trip is an amazing mix of wildlife and African cultural experiences. Our relationship with the local Maasai people allow us to have greater access and a more enriching experience with our Maasai friends. Our selection of national parks and conservation area locations have been hand picked to ensure the most authentic and fullfilling African safari experiences.
In the fall of 2008, walking safaris became allowed on a limited basis in the Serengeti National Park. We are proud to be one of the few allowed to offer this amazing experience. Escorted by our guides, our junior elder Maasai warrior and a national parker ranger, we are able to explore these amazing lands many miles away from the disturbance of noisy vehicles or other travelers. This is the true African Safari that people fantasize about. We travel through remote areas were humans haven't set foot in over a half a century. You're able to let your senses take over and absorb all these lands have to offer without the obstruction of any artificial barriers. You're literally walking in the footprints of the many species that have roamed these lands for thousands of years. You can buy books, look at pictures and watch documentaries, but nothing will ever get you close to the often life changing experiences this trip provides.
In addition to the Serengeti we travel to 3 other national parks (Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara) all of which have varying landscapes with amazing wildlife waiting for us to see. Arusha National Park lies between the beautiful mountains of Mt. Meru and Mt. Kilimanjaro. The park is home to a variety of wildlife including giraffes, elephants, cape buffalo and over 400 species of birds. Tarangire National Park with its' permanent river attracks a large gathering thristy wildlife especialy during the dry season where the heards of elephants can be spectacular. The park welcomes wildebeest, zebra, elephants, giraffes, elephants, impala, leopards and rhinos among many other animals. Many of these animals we can see as we look down upon the river from our lodge with our sundowners as the sun sets. Lake Manyara National Park boost one of the largest pools of hippos as well as the famous tree climbing lions, baboons, wildebeest and tremendous numbers of flamingos.
Another highlight of the trip is the world famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area and its' incredible Ngorongoro crater. The crater formed when a massive volcano collapsed in upon itself, leaving the largest intact caldera (crater) in the world. At approximatetly 12 miles in diameter, it is reported to have the greatest concentration of wildlife in all of Afria. It is here that the rare African Black Rhino calls home. Also found within the crater are zebra, gazelles, ostrich, wildebeests, leopards, lions, elephants, baboons and many other animals.
Below is a very brief summary of the itinerary. For a more details description, please click here or on the 'Detailed Itinerary' link on the 'TRIP DETAILS' menu on the top right side of this page.
Days 1-2 Depart your home and begin international flight(s) with scheduled layover based upon itinerary. Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania where you will be greeted by a member of our staff and taken to our private luxury camp Itikoni. A group welcome dinner is awaiting our arrival at camp.
Day 3 Breakfast served as people arise after their long travels. We ease into the day by exploring Arusha National Park. Returning in the evening to our wonderful camp for dinner and a good nights sleep listening to the sounds of wild Africa.
Days 4-5 Depart for Tarangire National Park, enjoying a game drive along the way before arriving and checking into our lodging for the next two nights. We enjoy an afternoon game drive before returning for dinner and sundowners overlooking the amazing Tarangire River.
Day 6 Depart Tarangire, stopping at Manyara National Park. After a picnic lunch we continue our journey arriving in the afternoon at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and our private luxury camp. We take an afternoon hike to a ridge for sundowners while watching the sunset.
Days 7-8 Game drive to Ngorongoro crater floor with a wonderful picnic amongst the animals. Visit with the Maasai in the evening. Hiking in the Ngorongoro highlands, Maasai boma visit, Ol pul and dancing.
Day 9 We descend the highlands and head down into the Serengeti. Viewing the amazing wildlife and stopping at the Olduvai Gorge Museum on the way to our lodge for the night.
Days 10-12 We leave the vehicles behind and enjoy our days walking in remote parts of the Serengeti. On day 12 we meet up with our safari vehicles again which take us to our Serengeti Private Luxury Camp.
Day 13 A day of traditional game viewing in the Serengeti and return to our private luxury camp.
Days 14-15 The day begins early for those that have elected to take part in the incredible hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti at dawn. We begin our journey back to Arusha absorbing those last memories of these amazing lands, wildlife and people. We arrive in the early afternoon and checkin to your dayrooms where you are able to freshin up before our fairwell dinner. After dinner everyone is returned to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for your overnight flights arriving home the next day.
For more information please select 'DETAILED ITINERARY' page under the 'TRIP DETAILS' menu on the upper right side of this page or feel free to call our office.
