Meals

•Full board basis on safari ( breakfast, lunch and dinner ) •Mineral water on board safari vehicle.

Guide

SAFARI GUIDES: Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate - provides best trained Professional Safari Guides – With a minimum of 15 years’ experience in the field, they have superior wildlife spotting skills and offer local insights that can’t be found in guidebooks. More than leaders, spotters, and wildlife experts, they are true ambassadors for Tanzania.

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INCLUSIONS •All park entrance fees and administrative costs (Value added Tax-VAT 18%) •4x4 Land Cruiser transportation including unlimited mileage on safari •Experienced Safari guides (employee has twelve years experience in the safari industry) •Full board basis on safari (breakfast, lunch and dinner) •Mineral water on board safari vehicle. •6 nights at the Mid-range Safari Lodges and Semi Luxury Safari Tented Lodge (room double/twin sharing) •2 Nights at the hotel in Moshi or Arusha, (one night before and after the safari) •Arrival and departure airport transfers/ Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO). •Maasai Village •Hot Air Balloon Safari

Accommodation

This package offers two safari choices to suit both schedule and style: Mid-range and Standard. The accommodations for these safaris are a mix of tented lodges and standard lodges. Tented camps are permanent or semi-permanent camps sited in areas of excellent game viewing. These rooms are covered in a canvas tent and include a bed and a bathroom. Tented Lodge Categorized into budget, mid-range, and luxury, tented camps are unique accommodation types that use canvas tents rather than concrete walls. This accommodation style is what people call nowadays “glamping” or glamorous camping. You get to stay in full-sized tented camps often with modern facilities, and the best part of it is, these tented camps are strategically located in some of the best parts of the park. There are two kinds of tented camps: permanent and mobile Permanent tented Lodge are those that are permanently stationed in their locations. They are more like safari lodges only they have canvas walls instead of concrete. This accommodation type is what most people deem “the ultimate safari experience” as visitors get to experience the magic of life in the wild while still enjoying the luxuries of conventional hotel accommodations — ensuite bath, veranda, proper furniture, superior quality linens, tea and coffee, and sometimes even an own private lounge and outdoor bathtub! Mobile tented Lodge, on the other hand, are seasonal glamping camps that are only set during certain months, often to keep up with the movement of the iconic wildebeest migration. So if your main goal is to get side-court seats to “the greatest show on earth”, mobile tented camps would be most ideal. After all, this accommodation type guarantees that you will be right in the heart of the action. It is truly amazing that Serengeti, arguably the world’s best safari park, offers a plethora of decadent accommodations. And with an area spanning 14,750 square kilometers, with only a limited number of facilities, the exclusivity, and feeling of being in the wild remains. Lodge Lodges and tented camps are often interchanged as both facilities offer budget, mid-range, and ultra-luxury experiences. The main thing you need to remember, though, is this: lodges have solid walls. Like a hotel or an inn, lodges are permanent buildings with concrete walls. Guests usually get to enjoy their own private space with their own ensuite bath, toilet and other basic facilities you can find in hotels. Typically, the differences between budget, mid-range, and luxury include the size of the room, level of luxury and service the guest/s can experience the view from the room and sometimes, the location as well. Lodges are also often located slightly further from the high-density wildlife of the Seronera. However, most of these lodges can arrange expert-guided game drives that take guests to the best game viewing spots. If you’re looking for solid buildings and added comforts like spas and swimming pools, Serengeti lodges would be perfect for you.

Transport

Our safari vehicles: Our safari vehicles are specially outfitted 4-wheel drive-stretched Land Cruisers providing for maximum flexibility, comfort, and wildlife viewing. Your private safari includes exclusive use of this vehicle with no mileage restrictions and unlimited game drives for the duration of your safari. Our spacious Stretched Land Cruisers are the most ideal safari vehicle and come equipped with a total of eight seats with six of those seats in the back. Land Cruisers: Land Cruisers are also the most functional safari vehicle, capable of handling poor road conditions, and are extremely strong off-road. You will appreciate the flexibility and reliability of your Land Cruiser, especially if your itinerary involves significant off-road driving. The Land Cruiser is the most optimal vehicle to get to all the best wildlife viewing spots which are sometimes well "off the beaten path." One vehicle is ideal for groups ranging from one to six persons. Comfort and Safety: Each safari vehicle can be configured to a maximum of eight possible seats, but our policy is to have no more than six guests to a vehicle – ensuring maximum comfort and the best sight lines for game viewing and taking photos. We can always increase capacity if families want to travel together. Each bucket seat is covered in canvas for comfort with storage pockets and arm rests. Your 4×4 is fitted with a VHF radio, spare tires, an electric winch and extra high lift jack and spades for muddy terrain. All our game vehicles are maintained to the highest standard and replaced regularly. Every thought has been given to improve the game drive experience and every vehicle has reference wildlife books, binoculars and camera charging points in case your battery runs low during the day. Safety allied to brilliant visibility Maximum room and comfort Each vehicle is fully equipped with necessities and helpful extra touches

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Optional

SAFARI: Optional Activities During A Tanzania Safari: More Than Just a Safari: There is so much more to a Tanzanian vacation than game-driving. Sure, seeing the animals of the Big Five is undoubtedly the motivating factor for many visitors, but there is a wealth of options available to visitors who want something a little different. •Village Walk Get an inside look at the homes and exquisite craft of Mto wa Mbu’s many tribes. Visitors will get a chance to meet locals and learn about banana beer, Makonde woodcarvings, and the tribal painting techniques; the village provides a great introduction to everyday life in Africa. Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing: Its snow-capped peak towers above the surrounding Savannah’s and is part of the Kilimanjaro National Park, which is home to a variety of unique flora and fauna. While it is a dormant volcano, it still serves as an important source of inspiration for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world. •Mount Meru Arusha sits at the foot of Mount Meru, the confident and handsome brother to often shy Kilimanjaro. If climbing Kilimanjaro is your goal, Mount Meru is often recommended as a good training hike – and offers an amazing view of both the city and Kilimanjaro to those who make it to the top. •Marangu Village Tour The nearby village of Marangu offers a variety of cultural activities for those wanting to see something beyond the usual tourist attractions. Organic coffee plantations, banana beer breweries, ancient Chaga caves, and serene waterfalls are all on offer for those visiting this village in the Kilimanjaro foothills.

Others

EXCLUSIONS •Beverages at the lodges •visa fees, •health/travel insurance, •international Airline tickets; •Tips for safari Guide

Flights

-Airline tickets; (international and domestic flights), are not included Arrival: If you are arriving at either Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, then airport transfers to and from those airports are included in your trip, we strongly suggest you to email your flight ticket to your Tour Agent / Tour Consultant so we can arrange your transfers accordingly. Our office driver will display your name on a Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate signboard. These procedures ensure that you are picked up by the correct driver at the Airport. Visa Requirements: Make sure that you have a valid passport whose expiry date is sufficient for you to be allowed to enter Tanzania. (Usually, the expiry date must be at least six months from the date of travel, for tourists, and longer for business travelers. With the exception of those travelling from certain African countries (and a few other countries), all visitors to Tanzania must have a valid visa. It is the responsibility of travelers to arrange this. Visas are best arranged in advance. If you are arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, without having arranged a visa in advance, please follow the procedure outlined below, to ensure that you get the correct visa and meet up with your driver-guide outside the arrival door: 1.Complete the visa request form (either on the ﬂight or on arrival). 2.Join the queue for one of the visa counters – please don’t let yourself be assisted by anybody at the airport or be persuaded to give your visa money to anyone apart from the staff at the counter. 3.Pay for the visa – USD 100 per person for US nationals and USD 50 per person for nationals of other countries (visa fees are payable in cash ONLY and US bills should not be older than 2006). 4.Make sure that you get a receipt for this transaction – the receipt is yellowish- orange color with a silver seal sticker. 5.Verify that the number on the receipt is the same as the one written on top of the visa stamp on your passport. 6.Queue up for your ﬁngerprints and passport. 7.Collect your luggage and leave by the exit. 8.Outside the exit door you will see our driver guide holding the ‘Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate’ signboard.

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Day 1 Arrival Date
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival Date

Your guide will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and escort you to tonight’s accommodations in Moshi/Arusha. As local Tanzanians, our guides know the country with unrivaled familiarity, so you’ll be in good hands from the moment you land to the moment you leave.
Day 2 Tarangire National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tarangire National Park

Day 2 – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up and proceed to Tarangire National Park. One of the largest national parks in Tanzania located in the Manyara region, this place is characterized by the large herds of elephants, tree-climbing lions, and the fascinating baobab trees also called the Tree of Life for its almost mythical powers that some cultures attach to it. This park is especially known for the Tarangire River which flows all year round and is the only source of water for wild animals during dry seasons.

After a day spent exploring Tarangire National Park, we leave the park and head to your nearby lodge for dinner and overnight rest at Marera Valley Lodge or Baghayo Garden.
Day 3 Central Serengeti National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast at your lodge, we will set off for Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch, and game drives en route, afternoon game in Serengeti Central Part.

Tanzania’s oldest and most popular national park. A UNESCO World Heritage site and recently proclaimed the 7th wonder of the world, Serengeti is famed for its annual migration where some six million hooves pound the open plains. Serengeti offers an exotic game viewing experience in the whole of Africa giving you an up-close look at the animals you’ve only seen in National Geographic: great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe, and thousands of eland, topi, kongoni, impala and Grant’s gazelle.

Dinner and overnight at Embalakai tented lodge, or Tanzania bush camp tented lodge
Day 4 Northern Serengeti National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Northern Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we will set off for the northern area of the Serengeti (Mara/Kogatende) with a full-day game drive en route in the wilderness following the Great Migration trails. Our experienced driver tour guide will provide you with interesting facts about this highly renowned event, which makes Tanzania the top safari destination in Africa.

Serengeti, a UNESCO world heritage site, is home to around 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle, which join in the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. Listen to the exotic sounds of over six million hooves pounding the open plains. This is just like you imagined Africa to be!

In the evening, enjoy the river crossing viewing of the great migration.

River crossings at Kogatende start to occur every day in August as the mega herd settles into the area. For August, September, and October, game viewing up here is superb with river crossings pretty much guaranteed every day. There is no distinct movement as the herds tend to cross back and forth over the river, following the rains and subsequent fresh grasses. It is not uncommon to see different herds crossing in different directions on the same day.

Dinner and overnight at Tanzania Bush camp or Acacia migration Tented Lodge in Serengeti.
Day 5 Northern Serengeti National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Northern Serengeti National Park

Fully day North Serengeti + Hot Air Balloon Safari.

Early morning, enjoy a hot air balloon safari. Pick-up is at early dawn usually around 5/5.30 AM and you could grab a coffee and a light breakfast before departing your lodge. On your way to the launch site, you may spot nocturnal animals that you could not have encountered at any other time of day.

There is a pre-launch safety briefing from the pilot while the balloon is being inflated. Flight time is approximately 1 hour and the balloon can ascend up to 1000 ft exposing the vast magnificence and spectacular panorama of the Serengeti below. The pilot can precisely control the altitude of your balloon, sometimes flying at treetop height so you can see individual animals at close quarters.

Upon landing, you will be welcomed with a champagne reception toasting to “maisha marefu”, which translates to “long life”. After that a splendid bush breakfast in the middle of the Serengeti awaits, capping off what is sure to be one of the most thrilling experiences ever.

After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in north Serengeti mostly exploring the wildebeest Migration

Serengeti National Park, Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area, with a pride of lions up to 30 strong, however, from July to October the area turns into a wildlife paradise. The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note - actually finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck. If it’s your lucky day you will be able to witness this natural wonder crossing the river and watch nature take its course. Tracing the great migration, you might even move towards the Lobo Valley.

The pristine Lobo Valley is scattered with woodlands, plains, hills, and famous granite Kopjes. It offers an enormous amount of big cat game with lions, leopards, and cheetahs in plenty. During the dry season, the permanent water sources in the valley attract plenty of resident and migratory animals, resulting in excellent game viewing.

After the full-day game drive, the day comes to an end with a tasty dinner and a good rest in your choice of accommodation, overnight rest at Tanzania Bush Camp Tented Lodge
Day 6 Northern To Central Serengeti
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Northern To Central Serengeti

Starting your day at the routine time of 8 AM after a heavy breakfast, today you will head south towards the central Serengeti. The 4-hour drive to the center will offer a mild en-route game. The drive south from the Mara River valley takes you through hill country, the Lobo area, woodlands, and then back into the Seronera terrain. The central portion of the Serengeti - known as the Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species.

As you make your way into the Seronera region, you will begin to notice the hilly and broken terrain altering into plain grasslands. In Seronera one must really look out for the many lion pride that thrive in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion prides provide an excellent game-viewing experience all year round. A picnic lunch will be done during the day-long drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation. The next day you will head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Day 7 Central Serengeti To Ngorongoro Crater + Maasai Village
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Central Serengeti To Ngorongoro Crater + Maasai Village

The exciting sounds of Africa will rouse you from your sleep. We make the most of the day with an 08:00 start, heading off on our morning game drive. Later, the adventure will continue when we travel up to Ngorongoro, another African icon.

It’s almost impossible to spend too much time in Serengeti and with more than 1.6 million herbivores – plus thousands of predators – there’s always something new and interesting to see. The changing seasons and natural light simply add to the diversity. This morning your driver-guide will help you spot some more of the many species at Serengeti, teaching you about their fascinating habits and habitats. After a pleasant picnic lunch, it’s time to drive eastwards to visit another spectacular setting for Tanzania’s wildlife, the famous Ngorongoro Crater.

On the way back from Serengeti to Ngorongoro, you will pass to Masai village, you will spend one to one and a half hours interacting and getting a glimpse into their unique culture, customs, and practices. After enjoying some dancing with song and movements, and after experiencing their lifestyle and culture heading to Ngorongoro.

On arrival, settle in at the lodge while a tasty, hot dinner is prepared for you. Tomorrow, the wonders of the crater await us.

Dinner and overnight at Rhino Lodge
Day 8 Ngorongoro Crater.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ngorongoro Crater.

Today we descend into Ngorongoro Crater to explore the panoramic, game-rich prairies of this ancient volcanic caldera. Backdropped by crater walls nearly 2,000 feet high, Ngorongoro offers the safari experience of a lifetime in a setting unmatched the world over. Observe profuse and diverse wildlife roaming freely in an authentic “Lost World,” where it’s possible to encounter every member of the Big Five in a single day. Afternoon, enjoy lunch al fresco in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch, short game drive, then we depart the crater ascend the walls of the Crater climb up to the rim, and begin our long drive back to Arusha/Moshi.
Day 9 Deperture
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Deperture

You will be transferred to the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to catch your flight back home

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The Great Wildebeest Migration And Hot Air Balloon Private S

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Tarangire National Park

Central Serengeti National Park

Northern Serengeti National Park

Northern Serengeti National Park

Northern To Central Serengeti

Central Serengeti To Ngorongoro Crater + Maasai Village

Ngorongoro Crater.

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