SPECIAL TANZANIA CAMPING SAFARI

Basic Tanzania ( 3 Nights / 4 Days - Camping Safari) – WTST 26
Guaranteed Departures Minimum order: 2 People

DAY 01: Arusha – Lake Manyara
Pick up from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree climbing lions and large flocks of flamingoes. The park contains five distinct vegetation zones and is of scenic beauty. Game drive with Picnic Lunch Box to save time. Late in the afternoon at around 0530pm you will drive to Twiga/Jambo/Fig Tree campsite where you booked for the night full board.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}   

DAY 02: Lake Manyara – Ndutu/Olduvai Area
After breakfast, leave Lake Manyara for Ndutu And Olduvai Gorge. On arrival, proceed for a game drive. The park covers an open plains with a good chance to see the Seasonal Wildebeest Migrations, which part of the park are of scenic beauty and occasionally cats can be seen lazing on them. December through March they concentrate at the Ndutu and Salei plains, where the calving season takes place, attracting the attention of predators like lion, cheetah and hyena. When you have time visit Olduvai Gorge(archaeological site located in the eastern Serengeti Plains ) or Oldupai Gorge is commonly referred to as "The Cradle of Mankind”. Lunch Box will be served at a Picnic site. Afternoon at around 0430pm you will drive back to Ngorongoro where you booked for the night full board at Ngorongoro Simba Public campsite.
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DAY 03: Ngorongoro Crater Full Day
After breakfast take a Picnic lunch with you descend 670m into the crater floor for game viewing, breaking for lunch at the Lerai picnic site. The crater is 14.5km. wide and is home to all the big five and hence the same may be seen. Hippos, cheetah, antelopes and the spotted hyena are other species commonly seen as well as flamingoes on the crater lakes. Dinner and overnight at Kudu campsite.
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DAY 04: Lake Manyara – Tarangire – Arusha
After breakfast depart to Tarangire Park for Game drive. This is the classic Africa of lore with shimmering acacia stands, old baobab trees, Masai herds and herds of elephant. After arrival we game drive towards Tarangire Safari lodge, beautifully sited on a bluff over-looking the Tarangire River, arriving at lunch.(Picnic Lunch)You will depart on an afternoon game drive en route to Arusha where your safari ends.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}   

END OF SAFARI

INCLUSIVE SAFARI COST:
Transportation in tourist 4 x 4 wheel drive Tanzania safari vehicles with VHF Radio communication and pop-up roof for easy viewing and Photographing, Full board Accommodation on Safari, All Park entrance fees, Accommodation in Arusha b/b as we agreed, services of English speaking skilled and experienced driver/guide, extensive Game Drives in the National Parks, And drinking water.

EXCLUSIVE SAFARI COSTING:
Visa, Alcoholic drinks, Flying Doctor’s, beverages, Airport departure Tax, tips or Gratitude, Laundry, Personal Toiletries, international flights, personal & baggage insurance, Optional activities, items of personal nature etc.

NGORONGORO CRATER HIGHLAND
Basic Tanzania ( 11 Nights / 12 Days - Camping Safari) – WTST 27
Guaranteed Departures Minimum order: 2 People

DAY 00: Arrival
Arrive in Arusha and overnight in a reserved hotel for bed and breakfast.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}   

DAY 01: Arusha – Ngorongoro Crater
Drive from Arusha and then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a crater tour. This 100 square mile natural amphitheatre is host to an astonishing array of wildlife and you may be lucky enough to see rhino, elephant and lion, as well as large herds of zebra and wildebeest. A picnic lunch will be taken in the Crater before returning to the lodge. Stay a second night at Simba Camp on the rim of the Crater.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}   

DAY 02: Ngorongoro Crater – Olmoti Crater
Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater and descend into the Crater for a second game drive. Then exit the Crater and drive to Nainokanoka. Take an afternoon trek at Olmoti, which takes you through the rain-forested slopes of Olmoti Crater to the rim viewpoint. The trek winds down to the grassy plains of the crater floor and to Munge Falls, named after the distinctive white flourish of the Colobus Monkey tail.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}   

DAY 03: Olmoti Crater – Empakai Crater
The trek continues to the distant Empakai Crater. On this day the trek covers open grassland through a natural amphitheatre created by encircling volcanoes. Masai rush out of their traditional homes (Manyattas) to greet trekkers as they pass by. The steep walk up Empakai affords awe-inspiring views, especially from the top where the sheer sided sunken crater can be seen. We camp on the Crater Rim, with Empakai on one side and Ol Donyo Lengai, the holy Masai volcano, on the other.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}   

DAY 04: Empakai Crater - Nayobi
From the overnight camp, we scramble down the sheer-sided slopes of Empakai onto the crater floor for a foot safari. Empakai Crater is a sunken volcano with a soda lake covering most of the crater floor. Flamingos nest here during the day to escape the blazing heat of the Rift Valley. A large forest on the western shore is home to antelope, buffalo, leopard and lion, with large seasonal zebra and wildebeest populations when they pass through on their migratory circuits.
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DAY 05: Nayobi - Ngaresero
The Masai Mountain of God, Ol Donyo Lengai looms out of the sunrise as we head out early to avoid the African heat. We arrive at the escarpment, the sheer wall that looms out of the Rift Valley floor, to admire one of the finest views in Africa. Sweeping vistas of the Rift Valley 1500ft below, and the scattered active volcanoes, primitive rock formations, glimmering soda lakes and clustered Masai bomas are all in front of you to behold.

The final six kilometers are across the tough uncompromising terrain of the valley floor in extreme heat. Our shaded camp is perched above a refreshing stream, a half-hours walk from a paradisiacal waterfall.
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DAY 06: Ngaresero
Very early morning an optional climb of Ol Donyo Lengai (2878m), an active carbonate volcano with spiritual significance to the Masai. (Please see below)
A visit to Lake Natron (short afternoon visit if Ol Donyo Lengai trek is taken), one of the soda alkaline lakes that jewel the East African Rift, where there is an array of water birds including hordes of resident flamingos. There is also the opportunity to walk up a gorge carved into the Rift Escarpment to a waterfall to wash off five days of dust.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}   

DAY 07: Ngaresero - Arusha
A long driving day returning back to Arusha. Overnight Arusha included (on BB)
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}   

END OF WALKING SAFARI

INCLUSIVE SAFARI COST:
Park entry fees, camping fees, village charges, ranger fees, Masai guide, donkeys, crater fees, game drives, 4 x 4 vehicle with English speaking driver guide,2 nights in Arusha hotel b/breakfast, cook and all meals as indicated in the itineraries.

EXCLUSIVE SAFARI COSTING
Tips, beverages, laundry, any additional transfers or game drives items of personal nature, tents, sleeping bags and mattresses.

END OF SAFARI

INCLUSIVE SAFARI COST:
Transportation in tourist 4 x 4 wheel drive Tanzania safari vehicles with VHF Radio communication and pop-up roof for easy viewing and Photographing, Full board Tent accommodation on Safari, All Park entrance fees, Services of English speaking skilled and experienced driver/guide, extensive Game Drives in the National Parks, Arusha JRO Airport Transfer, Camping gears, And other language speaking Driver’s Guide of your request.

EXCLUSIVE SAFARI COSTING:
Visa, Alcoholic drinks, Flying Doctor’s, beverages, Airport departure Tax, tips or Gratitude, Laundry, Personal Toiletries, international flights, personal & baggage insurance, Optional activities, Drinking water and items of personal nature etc.

Basic Tanzania ( 14 Nights / 15 Days - Camping Safari) – WTST 29
Guaranteed Departures Minimum order: 2 People

DAY 01: Arrive Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Arrival to Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met and transferred to Arusha Center Inn hotel/Similar for the night b/breakfast.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}   

DAY 02: Arusha National Park
We will relax today by taking a day trip to Arusha National Park for a game drive after breakfast. With the stunning view of Mt. Meru as a backdrop and unparalleled views of the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro and the East African Rift Valley. This is your first safari experience with the lush vegetation, mammal species and countless birds of an ecosystem. The highland forests around the Ngurdoto crater as well as the slopes of Mt. Meru harbor the rare Black and White Colobus monkey. Arusha National Park is also reputed to have the highest density of giraffes in Africa. In the early evening we will return to the Arusha Center Inn Hotel/Similar for dinner and get some good sleep for our walking Safari the next day.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}   

DAY 03: Transfer to Ngorongoro and Nainokanoka
Leave early in the morning and start driving to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will stop at Ngorongoro Conservation Area park gate for registration and pick up an armed Park Ranger. After registrations we will start driving through the Ngorongoro Highlands to Nainokanoka. We will stop for lunch and after lunch we will transfer everything from to the truck to donkeys. We will be using donkeys as porters to carry everything. We will hike through the nearby Olmoti Crater, a critical watershed and underground reservoir, slowly releasing water throughout the year for the livestock and wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater. We walk onto our wilderness camp on the volcano's northern flank, which offers unparalleled views of the Serengeti's eastern plains and distant Gol Mountains. Our overnight camp will be at Olmoti Crater Rim.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}   

DAY 04: Embulbul Depression
Today we hike around the flank of Olmoti Mountain among the herds of Maasai cattle, sheep and goats. The focus of the day is a visit to one of these highland dwellings where we will see daily life close-up. In the afternoon we will make our way across the wide expanse of the "Embulbul Depression," a retreat for wildlife from the Ngorongoro Crater. Our hike continues into the second wilderness camp situated on the knife-edge rim of the hidden gem of the highlands, Empakaai Crater. This extinct caldera is one of the best-kept secrets of the area with spectacular Rift Valley views from its rim. Its thickly forested sides, and the sparkling lake covering half of its floor is full of flamingos and lurking predators.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}   

DAY 05: Empakaai Crater
A full exploration of Empakaai Crater will take up the whole day. In the morning we will hike down the steep forested slopes of the caldera, hopefully catching glimpses of rarely seen forest animals such as bushbuck, duikers and even leopards. Around the lakeshore we will find many species of water birds, and an abundance of flamingos. Up to four million of flamingos roam the Rift Valley lakes in great flocks throughout the year searching for the best feeding and bathing conditions. Our day will end with an ascent back to the same camp on the crater rim.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}   

DAY 06: Nayobi/Pembe ya Swala
We will descend from the Ngorongoro Highlands to the Great Rift Valley. We will descend through lush grassland pastures scattered with Maasai villages. The scenery alternates between the mountains of Gelai and Ketembeni - both extinct volcanoes - and Lake Natron stretching into the distance. The active volcano Oldonyo Lengai, "Mountain of Gods", dominates the view. Our overnight camp will be in Nayobi with dinner around the camp fire in traditional African style.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}   

DAY 07: Engare Sero/Oldoinyo Lengai
Continue hiking down into the Rift Valley - by now Ol'donyo Lengai is towering above us. Cross the old lava flows and hike towards camp set by a stream at the base of the escarpment. Some options on this day's hike. We can opt to hike up to the waterfalls above the camp for a relaxing swim or to watch the baboons leaping back and forth on the cliffs or we can climb Ol'donyo Lengai. This is a steep 5000-ft climb and involves leaving at 2:00am in order to reach the rim by dawn; the rewards of seeing the sun rise over the Great Rift Valley are incredible. Lake Natron a breeding place for all the Flamingos in East Africa. Flamingos breed in the small island in the middle of Lake Natron which has very high concentration of soda that no any animal can cross the lake to prey on Flamingos eggs or chicks Our overnight camp is on the river under the vast African skies, watching the flamingoes pass overhead on the way back to nesting sites in the middle of Lake Natron. Dinner and Overnight stay at Kamakia Campsite.
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DAY 08: Lake Natron/Serengeti
Breakfast. We will drive across the Great Rift Valley Ridge and make our way to Lake Manyara. From Lake Manyara we will make our way to Serengeti where we start game driving (game view) to our overnight camp at Seronera.
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DAY 09: Serengeti National Park
Leave early in the morning for sunrise game drive when animals are very active grazing on the grasslands and the predators are busy hunting. We will spend the entire day game driving and following the migration of about 1.5 million Wildebeests together with half a million zebra and gazelle on their eternal search for water and greener pastures. This is one of the greatest natural spectacles on Earth. We will have a picnic lunch somewhere under an acacia tree. After lunch we will continue with game drive heading to our lodge which is located in the Seronera, an area rich with wildlife year round. Seronera campsite is set in the Serengeti plains, home to the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth. Overnight stay and meals at Seronera campsite.
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DAY 10: Serengeti National Park
Today we will leave the short grass plains of the Seronera area and make our way towards the west which is Acacia Savannah and wooded grasslands. We will spend the entire day game driving on the western side and alongside the Gurumet River where will see the biggest Crocodiles in Africa. In the evening we will return to the same overnight camp to enjoy the spectacular view of sunset on the Serengeti plains with wildlife by the camp. Overnight stay and meals at Seronera Camp.
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DAY 11: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
We leave after breakfast for Ngorongoro Conservation Area while game viewing on the way. We will make our way to Olduvai Gorge, site of Louis and Mary Leakey's famous discoveries of Man's ancient ancestor, the Zinjanthropus Bosei. After the tour of the site and museum we will take our lunch, and then
Proceed with the drive to our overnight Simba camp on the rim of Ngorongoro crater. Simba camp with abundant variety of wildlife and birdlife. Overnight stay and meals at the Simba campsite.
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DAY 12: Ngorongoro Crater
We will wake up early in the morning and driving down the Ngorongoro crater. We will spend full day exploring the Ngorongoro crater which is a World Heritage Site, home to nearly 25,000 animals, giving you a very real chance of spotting the big five: lion, elephant, endangered black rhino, buffalo and leopard plus countless other African mammal species. Witness the magnificent array of habitats, each with its own unique wildlife and flora. Take time out to stretch your legs and enjoy a picnic lunch at Ngoitokitok Springs watching the hippos jostle for position in the water. After lunch we will proceed with game drive until 0430pm. Overnight stay and meals at Kudu Campsite 30 minutes drive to the crater floor.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}   

DAY 13: Lake Eyasi
We will leave after breakfast and head out towards Lake Eyasi to visit the Hadzabe, an ancient hunter - gatherer tribe who live in relative isolation and continue to follow their ancient traditional ways of living. These pygmy-like people assumed is the direct descendant of early human beings dating 3 million years ago, live around Lake Eyasi situated within the Great East African Rift Valley. Should time permit, we will spend some time with the Tatoga tribe. In the evening, we will drive to our lodge a lovely farmhouse converted to a lodge run by a German couple. The lodge offers fresh foods from their farm, home cooked style. This cozy homely lodge built within a coffee plantation overlooks the beautiful hills and valleys of Karatu, a region known for its coffee plantations, sugar cane and rice fields. The beautiful well-kept gardens with a variety of flowers are very inviting for a walk in the evenings. There is also a pool to enjoy during the hot afternoons. Overnight stay and meals at Chemuchemu campsite.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}   

DAY 14: Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast we will leave for Lake Manyara National Park nestling at the foot of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. We will spend the day game driving in the park and along the lake which attracts large flocks of flamingos that, when viewed from far away, form a pink mantle over the lake. Elsewhere in the park there is a surprising diversity of habitats from open grasslands to hot water springs, river forest and swamps to rocky outcrops. The habitat supports a fantastic array of wildlife and a magnificent birdlife numbering over 400 species. In addition to flamingos, the park is known for its large and boisterous hippo population, populous groups of baboons, and several herds of elephant, whose tempers can be a little short as a result of the years of poaching that decimated their number. Another phenomenon distinct to Lake Manyara is the occasional spotting of lions on acacia trees. Suggestions for this behavior include escaping the land heat by catching the air breeze, avoiding the flies or, more likely, to escape the disturbance from the elephant and buffalo herds. Overnight stay and meals at Twiga/Jambo/Fig Tree campsite.
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DAY 15: Mto wa Mbu /Arusha /Depart
We will leave after breakfast and drive down through the small town of Mto wa Mbu very famous for its fertile volcanic soil and diverse cultures. We will stop at few curio and souvenirs shops which are beautifully decorated and full of high authentic artworks, sculptures, antiques, fabrics and textiles from Tanzania. We will stop at Meserani Snake Park forPicnic lunch and to take a tour where you will see all the East African snakes. After lunch we will proceed with our drive to Arusha. We will arrive in Arusha early in the evening, where we will have a day room for you to take shower, freshen up and have dinner before you depart to JRO for your flight back home.
Meal Plan: {B, L}   

END OF SAFARI

INCLUSIVE SAFARI COST:
Transportation in tourist 4 x 4 wheel drive Tanzania safari vehicles with VHF Radio communication and pop-up roof for easy viewing and Photographing, Full board Tent accommodation on Safari, village charges, ranger fees, Masai guide, donkeys All Park entrance fees, Services of English speaking skilled and experienced driver/guide, extensive Game Drives in the National Parks, Arusha JRO Airport Transfer, Camping gears, And other language speaking Driver’s Guide of your request.

EXCLUSIVE SAFARI COSTING:
Visa, Alcoholic drinks, Flying Doctor’s, beverages, Airport departure Tax, tips or Gratitude, Laundry, Personal Toiletries, international flights, personal & baggage insurance, Optional activities, Drinking water.