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9 DAYS AMBOSELI / MANYARA / SERENGETI / OLDUVAI GORGE
/ NGORONGORO / TARANGIRE / ARUSHA
Areas of Interest: Amboseli National Park,
Manyara National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge,
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire
National Park, Arusha, Wildebeest Migration (Seasonal)
Activities: Game and Bird Watching, Camping,
Culture, Ethnic, Scenery, Wildlife, Boat Ride, Photography,
Excavation site, Historical Site.
Country: Kenya & Tanzania Combination.
Departures: Every Sunday
Price: $830
Local Payment: $680
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
• Transport by special safari vehicle
• Services of an English speaking driver/tour guide
and cook
• All campsite fees
• All camping equipment including use of our three-person
tents (each tent shared by 2 people), stools, foam mattresses
except sleeping bags
• Three meals a day while on safari whether vegetarian
or non-vegetarian prepared by our safari cook
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
• Gamepark entrance fees shown separately as 'local
payment'
• Personal travel insurance
• Sleeping bags [available for hire in the office at
US$15 per bag per safari with US$ 40 refundable deposit]
• Hotel accommodation in Nairobi.
• All airport/hotel/airport transfers [but can be arranged
at extra cost]
• All airport taxes and visas
• All personal expenses and toiletries; e.g. mineral
water, toilet tissue, laundry, telephones, beverages, tips,
portage, etc.
• Any other extras not stated as included above
Amboseli National Park is Kenya’s first established
game park and the word ‘Amboseli’ is the Masai
word for “salt dust”. It is situated on the foot
of Mt. Kilimanjaro very close to the Tanzanian border. Despite
its small size (392 sq km), this fragile ecosystem supports
a wide range of mammals (well over 50 of the larger species)
and birds (over 400 species).
In Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater is said to have the world’s
densest population of lion. In Lake Manyara lions have developed
a liking for residing in the branches of trees, where they
can both sleep and watch for prey whilst the Serengeti is
notable for its large migratory herds of wildebeest and zebras
with strings of predators in trail. Tarangire has one of the
highest concentrations of wildlife of any of the country’s
parks, whilst the small Arusha National Park is one of the
most beautiful Parks t hat
Tanzania has to offer.
Itinerary:
Day 1 & 2– Amboseli
We depart Nairobi in the morning and drive via Namanga, on
the Tanzania border, to the plains below Mt. Kilimanjaro where
Amboseli is situated. After a stopover lunch we proceed into
the scenic Amboseli National Park with the possibility of
seeing game on our way to the campsite. The days are spent
viewing game and bird life with game drives in the morning
and afternoon. We have sufficient time for relaxation in our
campsite, complete with the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro in the
background.
The waters from melted snow drain down the mountain under
lava flows and surface in Amboseli, creating a green belt
of swampland amidst dusty plains. Here, hippo, elephant and
bird life can be seen against the backdrop of the magnificent
snow-capped mountain. At 329 sq km Amboseli is a small park
and lacks the profusion of animal species found in the Mara,
but the landscape provides limited cover so we have better
chances of seeing some of the larger predators. Buffaloes,
lions, gazelles, cheetahs, wildebeest, hyenas, jackals, warthogs,
Masai Giraffes, zebra, baboon, and waterbuck are all present
in the park.
Day 3 – Lake Manyara
After breakfast, we drive into Tanzania via the Namanga
border. We also pass through Arusha to Lake Manyara National
park with lunch enroute. Regardless of the direction we approach
Manyara from, the view is always fantastic. We stop for the
night at the campsite.
Lake Manyara is a shallow, alkaline lake that is part of
the Rift Valley wall; the lake is at the base of this dramatic
western escarpment giving it a beautiful and serene setting.
In addition to this peaceful setting, Lake Manyara’s
main attractions are its rich bird life, tree climbing lions
and its hippos, which you can see at a closer range than many
other places. Lake Manyara also hosts thousands of flamingos
at certain times of the year and has diverse vegetation ranging
from savannah, to marshes and acacia woodland, enabling a
variety of wildlife habitats including butterflies.
Day 4 & 5 - Serengeti
We enjoy a refreshing early morning game-drive in Lake Manyara
National Park followed by breakfast in the cool morning air.
We then drive to the great Serengeti National Park game viewing
and with a picnic lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight stay
at the Seronera Campsite. The following day is spent leisurely
viewing game.
Serengeti is Africa’s most famous and Tanzania’s
largest park covering 14,736 sq km and is adjoining with the
Masai Mara National reserve in Kenya. With a wildebeest population
of about 2 million and several other hoofed species (which
include zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, impala, topi, Grants
gazelle, Kongoni, Eland, Kirk’s dik dik, klipspringer,
roan, Oryx, oribi, waterbuck, buffalo, giraffe and warthog),
the Serengeti is sure to attract a string of prey such as
lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, golden jackals and bat eared
foxes. Elephants are relatively scarce and the few remaining
black rhinoceros are restricted to the Moru Koppies area.
Serengeti also offers rewarding bird viewing with ostrich
and kori bustard being common, a variety of larks, finches,
and raptors can be seen but the most distinctive small bird
is the lilac breasted roller.
During March to May the herds move in search of grazing to
the southern section and in May to June, they move towards
the western corridor of the park. Serengeti in the low season
will still offer game viewing to match that of any park in
Africa, and for some, the fact that there will be fewer tourists
may be an added bonus.
Day 6 - Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge
After an early breakfast, we drive south to the magnificent
Ngorongoro crater via the historical Olduvai Gorge whilst
game watching only interrupted by a picnic lunch enroute.
We stop and set camp at the Simba (Lion) Campsite.
The Ngorongoro crater is the world’s biggest whole
volcanic caldera at 8300 sq km and is arguably the most stunning
arena. It is frequently described as one of the wonders of
the world, not only because of its geological magnificence,
but also because it serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary
for some of Africa’s largest populations of large mammals.
The Olduvai Gorge cuts through rock beds layered in time
sequence from 2 million years ago to the present. It is here
where humanoid bones have been found dating back to over 1.75
million years including a direct ancestor of modern man. Fossil
footprints (over three million years old) have also been found
here and are the most ancient footprints yet discovered. There
is an excellent site museum where you can explore the diggings
with a guide and it is also a great place to view birds.
Day 7 - Tarangire
Morning crater tour and after lunch we proceed to the
less congested wildlife paradise, Tarangire National Park.
Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.
Tarangire becomes most active during the dry season between
July and November, when large herds of game attracted to the
everlasting waters of the Tarangire River make this reserve
every bit as appealing as the Serengeti. Tarangire is more
densely vegetated than the Serengeti, covered primarily in
acacia and mixed woodland including baobab trees and supports
similar large mammals to the Serengeti. It is also home to
a variety of bird species.
Day 8- Arusha
After breakfast we proceed on the early morning game
drive followed by lunch at the campsite, before continuing
to Arusha for dinner and overnight in a hotel of your choice
at an extra cost.
Day 9 - Nairobi
We depart Arusha by DHL Shuttle for Nairobi. Arusha is a vibrant
and bustling town as it is the gateway to Tanzania’s
national parks and game reserves.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING ON SAFARI:
• Sleeping bag [available for hire in our office
for US$ 15 per bag per safari plus a refundable deposit of
US$ 40 after the safari; Tanzania/Uganda - US$ 30].
• Money for personal spending and tipping approximately
Kshs.1000 a day
• Only a small case or rucksack, as storage space is
limited [maximum 20kgs].
• A pair of long trousers and jersey for the cool mornings
and evenings in addition to plenty of light clothes for hot
days (do not forget a hat), swim suit, a pillow, good walking
and biking shoes and sweets
• Torch, sunglasses, suntan lotion, insect repellent/spray
but not mosquito coils
• Mineral water for drinking (available for sale in
our office)
• Camera, films, binoculars, maps, guide-books and also
darts for our dart board at Maasai Mara
• Toilet paper, towel, soap and toothbrush/paste
• All personal travel insurance
• It is good idea to bring any drinks you might want
around the campfire as they are not always available on route.
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