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15 DAYS WILD & WALK TANZANIA |
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Tour
N0: SA SPECIAL PACKAGE 04 |
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TRIP SUMMARY:
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ITINERARY
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Trip Plan:
Days 1-2 Depart U.S. / Arrive Arusha
Upon your evening arrival in Arusha, you are met by your guide and
transferred to your beautiful lodge just outside of Arusha. The working
coffee plantation provides a scenic and relaxing backdrop to ease you
into your first days in Africa.
Overnight: Coffee Plantation Lodge
Days 3-6 Serengeti National Park
We fly to the Serengeti this morning to begin our wildlife viewing
amidst the unspoiled wilderness of the Serengeti, where giraffe,
elephant, warthog, antelope, wildebeest (and so many more!) roam freely
over the short grass plains. We may have the opportunity for bush walks
directly from our well-situated Classic Camp. To maximize game viewing
opportunities, we will spend 3 nights classic camping in the central
Serengeti and 1 night in a luxury safari lodge further south.
We'll explore far and wide over the next 4 days before heading west to
Ngorongoro Crater.
All
meals included
Overnights: 3 nights Classic Camping, 1 night Ndutu Safari Lodge
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Days 7-8 Ngorongoro Crater
We proceed by Land Rover to the extraordinary Ngorongoro Crater, often
referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World. "You will have a front
row seat to observe some of the densest wildlife concentrations on earth
in this tiny, 10-mile wide collapsed caldera. Travelling along
seldom-used roads, we'll camp along the crater, and we may have the
opportunity to meet some of the local Maasai who live nearby. The next
day, we will have a full day on the crater floor, with the possibility
of an early morning or afternoon hike to Olmoti Crater.
All meals included
Overnights: Ngorongoro Farm House
Days 9-10 Empakaai Crater / Rift Valley Escarpment
Today, we'll continue further into the
volcanic highlands to set up our camp high on the rim of Empakaii
Crater. From our 10,000 foot high vantage point, we'll enjoy incredible
views of nearby volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai (the Maasai "Mountain of God")
and, if it's very clear, the alluring snows of Kilimanjaro, 100 miles
distant. We'll hike through verdant forest into Empakaai Crater where we
will explore the shores of the flamingo lined lake. There are no roads
and no tourists, and you'll be enthralled by this quiet, magical place.
We hike back up to our camp on the crater rim to spend a quiet night
under the stars before the next leg of our journey.
Our gear will be loaded onto donkeys, and the next morning, we'll leave
Empakaai to begin our gradual descent down the Rift Valley escarpment,
passing through the small Maasai village of Naiobi.
We proceed on foot, interacting with any of the Maasai who use these
trails as they tend their cattle, and later this afternoon, we reach our
campsite amidst picturesque acacia trees.
All meals included
Overnights: 1 night Empakaai Adventure Camp, 1 night Acacia Adventure
Camp
Day 11 Lake Natron
We'll head down the Rift Valley escarpment in the shadow of Ol Doinyo
Lengai and set up camp near the saline shores of Lake Natron.
This remote area is home to many Maasai tribes people who tend their
livestock on the rolling hills. We'll see their traditional houses,
perhaps visit a school, or even try to milk a Maasai cow!
The landscape here is a dramatic mix of sweeping golden plains and
volcanic highlands, and Lake Natron is unlike any lake you have ever
seen.
From our camp nestled at the foot of the escarpment, we'll take a walk
to an exquisite, palm-lined gorge, a surprising and beautiful oasis.
All meals included
Overnight: Lake Natron Adventure Camp
Days 12-13 E Unoto Retreat
After saying goodbye to our faithful donkey caravan, we continue
southward by Land Rover, toward Lake Manyara.
We'll stay at a beautiful lodge where the crisp white sheets and down
comforters will be a welcome luxury after our nights of camping in the
remotest wilds. We have the opportunity for bike rides or walks from the
comfort of our lodge.
All meals included
Overnights: Eunoto Retreat
Days 14-15 Arusha / Depart
We'll depart for Arusha today where you will be able to freshen up and
relax before your flight home. Take a swim or do some last minute
souvenir shopping before being transferred to the airport in the
evening.
Breakfast, lunch
Dayroom: Arusha Lodge
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