ULTIMATE AFRICA SAFARIS
In the Shadow of
Kilima N'jaro Visit: Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti Highlights: all inclusive, transfers by road and air, tented camps and lodges, day and night wildlife viewing from 4x4 vehicles, professionally guided walks, excellent wildlife and birding A perfect combination of beautiful lodges and tented camps that takes you to the very heart of the Serengeti. There are stops on the way at the Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and at the Ngorongoro Crater. A ten day safari in comfort and style! Full itinerary and trip details below: DAY 1 ARUSHA Upon arrival at the Kilimanjaro Airport you will be met and transferred to Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge. Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge is situated on the slopes of Mount Meru at an altitude of 4,000 feet. Ngare Sero means sweet water. A spring is born in the forest beside the small lodge and runs into a lake surrounded by tropical plants. It forms an ideal bird sanctuary of incredible beauty. From the balcony you can see Kilimanjaro framed by forest and coffee trees. Rooms are tastefully furnished and include en suite facilities. An ideal place to relax. ARUSHA, Ngare Sero, dinner bed and breakfast DAYS 2, 3 TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK After breakfast you will be transferred by road to the Arusha Airport in time to board your scheduled flight (included) to Kuro Airstrip. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred by road to Swala Camp. Swala Camp is nestled in a beautiful, acacia forest enclave at the edge of the gently rolling savannah in the southwest corner of the Tarangire National Park. Each of the nine private, permanent tents have an en-suite bathrooms with showers and terraces overlooking the bush and the Gurusi swamps. Swala is the only camp in this section of the national park, affording guests private game-viewing opportunities in open four-wheel drive vehicles with expert guides. For an intimate and interactive introduction to the local culture, additional excursions to a nearby local village school, which is funded by the camp, are available. TARANGIRE, Swala Camp, all inclusive DAYS 4, 5
LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK After
breakfast you will be transferred to the Kuro Airstrip for your scheduled flight
(included) to the Lake Manyara Airstrip. You will be met on arrival and transferred by road to Lake Manyara and Lake Manyara Tree Lodge. Situated
deep in the heart of a mahogany forest within the park, this new lodge accommodates guests
in ten spacious tree-houses with open-air showers and bathrooms. The décor is a
combination of bleached wood and woven makuti (palm fronds) in natural tones and textures.
The new lodge is situated about a kilometer from the lakeshore with easy access to the
water. The lodge offers guests intimacy, romance, privacy and cool surrounds. Activities
include wildlife viewing drives and
professionally guided walks within Lake Manyara National Park supports a wide variety of wildlife due to its diverse habitats. If you are lucky you may see the Manyara lions, well known for their tree climbing habits. The Park is also home to sizable populations of elephant, hippo, giraffe, and buffalo. Activities include wildlife viewing drives within the park. LAKE MANYARA, Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, all inclusive DAY 6 NGORONGORO CRATER After breakfast you will transfer by road to Crater Lodge arriving in time for lunch. The Ngorongoro Crater contains a hidden world teeming with wildlife. This afternoon you will descend from the lush rain forest on the rim to the savanna bush and acacia woodland of the crater floor for an afternoon of wildlife viewing. You are very likely to see black maned lion, the highly endangered black rhino, wildebeest, zebra, elephant, hippo, jackal, and hyena. Late this evening you will drive back up to the crater rim for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. If you wish to stay at Crater Lodge Tree Camp please inquire about the extra cost of doing so. NGORONGORO CRATER, Crater Lodge, all inclusive DAY 7 NGORONGORO CRATER Perched on the rim of the crater and inspired by ancient African architecture, guests at Crater Lodge are accommodated in 30 private cottages with en suite facilities, each with a deck offering dazzling views of the crater floor 500 meters below. Rooms are complimented by graceful antiques, grand chandeliers, and magnificent hand carved four poster beds. After an early breakfast you will descend into the crater for a morning of wildlife viewing. After lunch back at the lodge the afternoon will be spent viewing wildlife in the crater. NGORONGORO CRATER, Crater Lodge, all inclusive DAYS 8, 9, 10 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK After breakfast you will depart by road to the Lake Manyara Airstrip in time to board your scheduled flight (included) to Klein's Camp. 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. You will spend three all inclusive nights at Klein's Camp (depending upon the time of year other lodges or camps may be suggested and the overall trip costing will change). Lying just south of the Masai Mara in a 25,000 acre private game ranch on the north eastern boundary of the Serengeti, Klein's Camp follows the concept of Kenya's private game ranches, the first of its kind in Tanzania. Opened in 1995 Klein's Camp offers accommodation in 8 tastefully appointed cottages. Built from local stone and thatch each cottage has en suite facilities and a private terrace offering sweeping views of the Grumeti River Valley. Guests enjoy wildlife viewing on a private concession on both day and night game drives and professionally guided nature walks. Elephants are more common here in the woodlands and encounters are frequent. The lodge has a swimming pool. SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, Klein's Camp, all inclusive DAY 11 EN ROUTE After breakfast you will be transferred to the nearby airstrip in time to board your scheduled flight (included) to Arusha. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Ngare Sero where you can relax in your dayroom at the foot of Mount Meru and enjoy dinner. This evening you will be transferred to the Kilimanjaro Airport in time to board your onward flight.
Trip name: In the Shadow of Kilima N'jaro Type of safari: Premier Collection - Top quality all inclusive lodge and tented camp safari with road and air transfers which departs upon request on any dates. This is not a group safari and accommodations, activities, and total number of days can be altered to suit your needs. Trip Length: 11 days Trip cost: US $4,395 per person January and September through December 2004. US $1,275 single supplement. US $4,995 February through March and June through August 2004. US $1,525 single supplement. We do not recommend this safari during low season April / May. Price excludes international airfare, includes internal flights. Extensions:
Air tickets: Click here to view airfares to Africa. When to travel: This trip is best during the periods mid December through mid March and from July through October each year. Departures: This safari departs upon request for one or more travelers. This is not a group safari and accommodations, activities, and total number of days can be altered to suit your needs. 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. Accommodations: The accommodations on this trip are all first class and very comfortable. All of the rooms have proper beds with mattresses and duvets, en suite toilets, basins and showers with hot and cold running water. Other amenities include mosquito netting, lamps, purified water in carafes, insect repellent, flashlights, wardrobes, and ethnic furnishings. Trip price includes: Meet and greet at Kilimanjaro Airport, scheduled flights Arusha - Kuro / Kuro - Lake Manyara / Lake Manyara - Serengeti / Serengeti - Arusha, all wildlife viewing activities in a shared 4 wheel drive vehicle with guide, all accommodations on a fully inclusive basis excepting one night at Ngare Sero on a dinner bed and breakfast basis, and 1 day room at Ngare Sero including lunch and dinner, all guided wildlife viewing activities, teas / coffees / soft drinks / local beers / local spirits / housewines at Swala, Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, Crater Lodge and Klein's Camp, laundry at Swala, Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, Crater Lodge and Klein's Camp, park's fees, and Flying Doctor coverage Trip price excludes: international airfare, airport departure taxes, entry visas, and all items of a personal nature i.e. trip insurance, tips and gratuities, some drinks, telephone calls Visas: American passport holders visiting Tanzania as tourists DO require an entry visa. Please contact the embassy at: Embassy of the Republic of
Tanzania Reservations: Phone toll free 1 800 461 0682 within the United States and speak with one of our safari consultants or send us an email including the trip name, your full name, the number of people traveling, and proposed travel dates. Questions: If you would like to ask any questions send us an email or phone toll free within the United States on 1 800 461 0682 and speak with one of our safari consultants. Return to Ultimate Africa's Tanzania Safari Collection Links to other pages: ULTIMATE AFRICA
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