In
Detail
(note all bookings include an in depth information pack)
DAY 1
ARUSHA
On arrival you are personally met by one
of our representatives and transferred to Arusha to a well
appointed hotel. In the afternoon there is a full briefing
with your guide. Dinner is included at your hotel.
Overnight The Arusha Hotel (half board)
DAY 2
LAKE MANYARA / RIFT VALLEY
After breakfast you depart in your safari
prepared vehicle. The tarmac road follows a line of ancient
volcanoes to the rift valley and here nestled at the base
of the rift wall lies Lake Manyara National Park, a veritable
bio diversity hotspot. Despite being a small reserve it is
home to at least 6 different habitats ranging from lake to
thick ground water forest each with it's own flora and fauna.
Made famous by pioneering elephant research and for numerous
film scenes, this part is a fine start to any safari. In the
late afternoon you head up to your lodge for the evening.
Overnight Ngorongoro Farm House (full board)
DAY 3
NGORONGORO CRATER
An early start is advised to make time for
game driving later in the day. You depart in your safari vehicle
and make your way to the next accommodation in time for lunch.
In the afternoon you descend into the 2000 feet deep caldera,
home to over 20,000 large mammals including the rare black
rhino. An afternoon is spent game driving before heading back
to your accommodation.
Overnight Ngorongoro Farm House (full board)
DAY 4
NGORONGORO / MAKAROT
This morning we set out to the start of our
hiking adventure! An armed ranger joins us and your guide
provides you insights into the scenery and Maasai way of life.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a mixed land use reserve
where Maasai people live side by side with wildlife. Serendipitous
meetings with the Maasai on foot over the next few days provide
glimpses into a way of life that has prevailed for millennia
and yet, as now, is a way of life that is ever changing. The
goal of today's hike is to summit the volcano Makarot - hopefully
for some stunning views of Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti
plains before heading to your lightweight bush camp set in
the heart of Makarot.
Overnight Makarot Camp (full board)
DAY 5
LITTLE OLDUVAI
In the early morning as the cattle head out
from the Maasai bomas (corrals), we set off walking cattle
and wildlife tracks through and down Mt Makarot. The tracks
lead us out to the Serengeti short grass plains, annually
home to the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth - The Migration.
We head to camp in the afternoon and have time to relax and
take in the environment as our bush chefs work hard to keep
us fuelled up for the day ahead. Here, at the base of Makarot
man literally evolved side by side with other species as the
relationship between environment and survival strategies lead
to the rise of our species and the fall of so many others.
Overnight Little Olduvai (full board)
DAY 6
SERENGETI SHORT GRASS PLAINS
Today there is a challenging hike to the
next camp and some may like to only complete a half day. The
route takes us across the short grass plains to the West towards
a prominent rocky outcrop, quite different from the rock and
environment we have come from. Here we approach another habitat
of the short grass plains and in the evening we can ascend
the nearby kopje to watch the sun set over the Serengeti plains.
Overnight Kopje Camp (full board)
DAY 7
SERENGETI
From the previously relatively open plains
hiking we now head into acacia woodland for the final hiking
section of our adventure. Once again options exist for those
that want to hike part of the way and in the late afternoon
we head into our camp for a well deserved shower and sundowners.
This mobile camp moves seasonally to follow the migration
and is our base for the next 3 nights.
Overnight Serengeti Camp (full board)
DAY 8
SERENGETI
The final 2 nights are spent under canvas
as we explore the Serengeti to find the migration of wildebeest,
Zebra and other plains game. A period of plenty for the resident
carnivores, early starts are rewarded with more activity from
the predators and the variety of habitats offers great wildlife
and birding sightings.
Overnight Serengeti Camp (full board)
DAY 9
SERENGETI
A final day is spent in the Serengeti and
on one of the days a visit to Olduvai gorge is a must where
over 3 million years of evolutionary history are laid bare.
The Olduvai Museum and lecturers are able to give added insights
into the area and history of man and other megafauna.
Overnight Serengeti Camp (full board)
DAY 10
DEPART
In the morning we depart for central Serengeti
to catch a scheduled flight to Arusha. Flying out saves us
long drive times and maximises our game viewing time and the
flight back offers us a unique perspective on the land below.
Once landed a vehicle is on hand to transfer you to town for
lunch and then for optional shopping. A day room is held for
you to shower and change pre flight. Note that from Arusha
Airport you can connect to Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam or even
to other programs to southern Tanzania, Kenya or further afield.
Day room only
End of Services
Prices
on application
Custom dates are available subject
to availability. Contact
us to set up custom dates.
Includes
- Trip leader
- Trained Safari guides with 'safari
library'
- Specially designed safari 4x4 with
cool box and soft drinks and water
- All relevant Park fees & rescue
fees
- Emergency medical evacuation
- all accommodation as described in
the itinerary
- Transfers as described in the itinerary
- Internal flights as described in
the itinerary
- Limited drinks selection in trekking
camps (beer, red wine, soft drinks, water)
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Excludes
- International flights
- Entry visas
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Alterations to this itinerary (i.e.
if different accommodations and services are provided
then the price will most likely vary up or down)
- Airport departure taxes (unless
stated)
- Laundry
- Beverages in hotels (except those
in your personal safari vehicle)
- Hospital bills and international
evacuation in the event of an emergency
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