Destination: Tanzania

Travel Dates: January 19th to

February 3rd 2010

'A child on a farm sees a plane fly by overhead and dreams of a faraway place. A traveler on the plane sees the farmhouse and dreams of home.'
Carl Burns

Highlights
Luxury/Comfort Tour
Vintage Destinations Tour Leader
Lake Manyara National Park
Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park
Ruaha National Park
Selous Game Reserve
Rufiji River Boat Safari
Selous Game Reserve Walking Safari
Mikumi

Optional
Mahale National Park - A chimpanzee Safari for 4 Days
Zanzibar Island extension for 4 days
Please ask for details

Itinerary
19th January
Arrival at Kilimanjaro airport in the evening (KLM) or arrival from another destination. Collect from the airport and transfer to Arusha, O/N in Olasiti Lodge.

20th January
Lake Manyara full day safari with picnic lunch. O/N in Kirurumu Tented Lodge.

21st January
Ngorongoro Crater safari with picnic lunch on the crater floor (6-hour permit). O/N Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

22nd - 24th January
Drive to Serengeti/Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Game drive en-route. O/N Ndutu Safari Lodge located in the southern plains of the Serengeti. Based on research completed by Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS), and our friend Grant Hopcraft (employed by FZS), Ndutu Safari Lodge is the closest and best location, during these dates, for the annual wilderbeest migration to be located.

The time here will evolve around the scenic region of Lake Ndutu (normally dry), focusing on finding ourselves amongst thousands of wildebeest, on their yearly migration. Hugo Van Lawick, a famed european wildlife film maker, lived in this region for a good part of his life, due to the plentiful game and scenic landscape. During our days here we will encounter many of the plains game including; lion, leopard, cheetah, zebra, elephant, buffalo and many species of antelope... Birdlife is especially exciting, if there is a small amount of water in the lowland areas, of the now dried up Lake Ndutu.

25th January
Transfer back to Arusha, with picnic lunch on the way. O/N in Olasiti Lodge.

26th January
Transfer to Mikumi, with picnic lunch on the way. O/N in Vuma Hills Tented Camp.

27th - 29th January
Proceed to Ruaha National Park, with picnic lunch on the way. O/N in Ruaha River Lodge.

Full day safaris in Ruaha National Park. A morning walking safari in Ruaha National Park will be arranged. O/N in Ruaha River Lodge.

30th January
Transfer back to Mikumi, O/N in Vuma Hills Tented Camp.

31st January - 2nd February
Proceed to the Selous Game Reserve, with picnic lunch on the way. O/N in Rufiji River Camp.

A morning walking safari and boat safari on the Rufiji river with afternoon game drives will be arranged. O/N in Rufiji River Camp.

3rd February
Transfer to Dar es Salaam, with picnic lunch on the way. International flight in the evening (or extention to Zanzibar - ask for details).

Tour cost notes - Important information about the price on this tour:
Due to the nature of this exclusive tour, and the locations we visit, we have priced the tour, based on the total number of people signed up. As we don't know this in advance, we have broken this down, to reflect different numbers of guests, to a maximum of 12.

Check with us for the number of people signed up, and we will honour the price listed below, to all as the group grows. If you would like this tour 100% exclusive, (Just your party) these prices will be effective for the size of your group. Please ask for clarification if you need more information. Note: If your an experienced traveler, and you would like to do this tour without a tour leader, or as a camping trip/budget hotels, Please ask for details.

Tour cost, per person sharing, for this comfort & luxury tour...

Single Room Supplement - USD1036.00
To help singles - As this tour fills we will try and match up singles to share rooms if you desire.

Tour cost notes: Special rate available for group booking - ask for details(4+).

Included
All entry fees
4wd transport in Land Cruisers
English speaking driver/guides & Vintage Destinations tour leader
Full board lodge/tented lodge accommodation during the safari
2 bottles of mineral water per person per day safari
Walking safaris, boat safari, night safari as described
2 overnights (Bed and Breakfast) in Arusha: Olasiti Lodge
2 overnights (full board) in Vuma Hills Tented Lodge, Mikumi
All transfers as described

Excluded
Drinks and beverages
Other meals in Arusha
Personal expenses
Tips
Travel & cancellation insurance
International flights

Please contact us to join this tour

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