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Maldive Tours & Safaris
come with us to experience and be hold the beauty and bounty of the animal kingdom in there natural habit Serengeti and Ngorongoro the 8th wonder of the natural world, the home of pastoralist Maasai and larger mammals over 25,000 , behold Serengeti the best known wildlife sanctuary in the world, its endless plains contain more than 3 million larger mammals. also tour to mount Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa...........
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- Harrison Kombe
- Iam Tanzania who is born in Arusha,Own the above named and we are dealing with the tourist"s of all classes and we do safaris for national parks with all kind of climate and we do climbing mountain kilimanjaro which is the roof mountain of africa.
HOW TO GET THERE
Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA):
Flights which operate are KLM Royal Dutch Airline, Ethiopian Airline and Air Tanzania.
Transfer time: Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha town: An approximate 1hour drive.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)
Nairobi Flights operating are British Airways, Sabena, KLM Royal Dutch Airline, Ethiopian Airline, Emirates Airline, Gulf Air, Swiss Air, Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, Regional Air and South African Airways.
Transfer time:
Airport to Nairobi City - Approximate 20minutes.
Airport to Arusha town - By road: Approximate 4 and a half hours drive with 30minutes clearance at the Namanga Border (Kenya / Tanzania Border)
Dar-es-Salaam International Airport (DIA)
Flights operating are British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airline, Ethiopian Airline, Emirates Airline, Gulf Air, Swiss Air, Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania and South African Airways.
Transfer time:
Dar es Salaam to Arusha by road takes 8 to 9 hours with the Luxury Express Tourist Bus.
DOMESTIC AND INTERNAL FLIGHTS:
Air Tanzania, Precision Air, Eagle Air, Zan Air, Coastal Air, Regional Air run scheduled from between Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Arusha and to the various Regional airports and National Park airstrips.
OUR RECOMMENDATION
If you are going on a Safari or Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro, its best to book your arrival and departure from Kilimanjaro International Airport ( JRO) or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
If you are going on a Northern Tanzania Circuit Safari or on a Mount Kilimanjaro Climb with a combination of Southern Tanzania Safari or Beach Holiday to Mafia Island or Zanzibar, it is advisable to book arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport ( JRO) or Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) and departure from Dar es Salaam International Airport (DIA) or Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ).
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Booking Confirmation:Clients are requested to send at least 30% of the total cost of a tour in order to guarantee the Request into our bank account as directed by our salesman.
When to book your Safaris: It is better to book as far in advance as possible to ensure availability of rooms and other services at the time you wish to travel, especially during the peak seasons (July & August and Christmas time). This is especially important for those wishing to travel on private custom safaris and those adding extensions to the scheduled trips.
Cancellation:In the event of cancellation of a tour, the deposit is considered to be the cancellation fee.
Loss/Damages:The company will exercise utmost care in handling its guests and their property, but will not be responsible for loss or damage to personal belongings or personal injury.
Transportation:The Company may, at its discretion, use Land Rover Station wagons, minibuses or any other suitable transport subject to weather and other condition ( a request for a specific type of vehicle will be considered). English speaking driver/guides are provided. All tours start and end in Arusha.
Price Lists:Price quotations are inclusive of hotel or lodge accommodation charges, meals, park fees, driver guides and his expenses. Quotations do not include hotel expenses prior to and at the termination of the tour, alcoholic drinks, tips or any other item not mentioned in the quotation.
Credit Cards as mode of Payment: No we do not accept Visa or MasterCard for your safari deposit/balance payments. The balance is due 60 days prior to departure and is payable through our Bank Account.
Money: Major foreign currencies - particularly US$ or Euro - and travelers cheques are accepted and are convertible at banks and bureaux de changes in the main town and tourist areas Euros are also widely used and have good rates. Credit cards are not widely accepted and carry poor exchange rates. Some of International Banks offer ATM facilities. Standard chattered Bank and Barclays' Banks in Major town and Cities have introduced now ATM facilities at a better rates at least but keep in mind the exchange rates and or service charge will make you loose some money. At Standard Chartered Bank one has to use VISA only to get Cash. Most of Cards are acceptable to Barclays' bank. Visitors may be expected to pay in foreign currency for game parks. Don't change money in the street.
Camping Safaris: We also provide standard camping safaris and numbers of days will be the same as staying in lodges. Prices for camping safaris include: Park fees, meals, cook, driver, camping gear and transport. Prices for camping safaris per trip will depend on the number of people. Maximum is five people in a 4 WD vehicle. We prefer every client to sit on a window seat. We can arrange for extended car that give all our clients a chance to the window. Your wish is our commitment.
Mountain climbingP: Prices for mountain climbing include entry fees, meals, cook, transport to and from mountain gate, hut fees, rescue fees, porters and guides. It does not include items for wearing e.g. clothes, boots, climbing sticks, socks, goggles etc.
Accommodation: The right is reserved to substitute hotels, when necessary, for those described in the itineraries. Avoid changes for hotel for do pre-booking to reserve the room.
Additional costs one can expect when travel. Our safari packages include all accommodation and meals while on safari, airport transfers, park fees and services of Maldive Tours & Safaris guides and drivers. It is customary to tip your guide and driver, as well as the Cook or Camp staff if you are camping during your safari. You will also need to pay for your own beverages and personal items like laundry service and phone calls before you go, you are responsible for any passport and visa fees. We also highly recommend you purchase travel protection insurance. And finally, if you know yourself to be a big souvenir shopper you'll need to budget accordingly. Flying doctors card can be bought and included in the package on your request.
TANZANIA TRAVEL TIPS
Language:
English is widely spoken but a few words of Swahili will be appreciated. Most of people in tourism speak English and one more language. We can send you a list of Swahili words if you will be interested on learning them.
Health:
Please check with your doctor to ensure you are fully aware of the dangers of climbing mountain at higher altitude. It is also advisable to take anti malarial precautions as far as Yellow fever Vaccination before departure or consult your doctor or Travel clinic before you plan your journey to East Africa. Some antibiotics will help on while on Journey. Remember changing of food and altitude may course diarrhea or headache or losing appetite.
Baggage:
Baggage on safari is limited to one soft sided bag, plus one small piece of hang baggage per person (excluding a camera bag). In total this should not weight more then 15kg. Suitcases and other heavier items can be stored in city hotels whilst clients are on safari. But if the number of people Traveling together is lower you can take all you stuff with you.
Photography:
Bring film and batteries for your camera with you. Protect your camera from dust and keep equipment and film cool. It is courteous to ask permission before photographing local people. If you intend to take some people pictures, be sure to bring an instant camera, that you can leave some copy with people you photograph. You can charge your camera at hotel of in the car if you will carry all required facilities
Liabilities and Insurance:
Vijana Tours acts only as an agent of the passenger in all matters relating to tours and it accepts no responsibility for any personal illness, injury, accident, death, delay, any kind of loss, damage or irregularity of any kind, which may be occasioned by reason of any act or omission beyond its control, including without limitation, any act of negligence or breach of contract of any third party such as a hotel or airline, who is to, or does supply, any goods or services for Business etc. Take out fully comprehensive travel insurance to cover you for loss of baggage or valuables, personnel accident and medical expenses or and kind of loss.
Tipping:
Not obligatory, but a tip 10% of the package price for supporting staff will be highly appreciated. The company does not limit any client from giving tips neither forcing anyone to give tips. The services and friendship will judge the amount and giving.
Time:
3 hrs + GMT.
Electricity:
230v, but power failures, surges and troughs are common. Bring a universal adaptor and a torch (flashlight) or headlamp.
Visas:
Check current requirements with nearest Tanzanian High Commission, embassy or consulate. At the moment visa can be acquired at the embanking point (airport sea port or at the border) contact us when you need it.
Security:
Tanzania is a generally safe country but don't be invite temptation. Keep your eye on your belongings. Don't walk in the towns or cites at night - take a taxi. Don't carry cameras or large amounts of cash, beware of pickpockets and hawkers. Use hotel safety deposit boxes to safeguard valuables and obtain a receipt. Leave valuable jewellery at home.
Shopping:
The Tourist areas and hotels sell a wide range of souvenirs, jewellery and trinkets. Don't be afraid to haggle at roadside stalls (Your driver/guide will guide you were to shop and advice you on the right price) the best known souvenirs are wood carvings, curios, and famous love stove which is a well known gem stone "Tanzanite" available widely at souvenirs shops.
Longido I"Lkinding"a Mulala 5 Days
Day 1:Arrive day pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport or transferred from Nairobi to Arusha by Shuttle bus. Overnight at the Hotel booked in Arusha.
Day 2: Arusha – Longido
- In the morning at 0830hrs pick up from your hotel from Arusha Town and drive 80km to Longido Town. Walk 10min to Oltepesi and head to Kimokouwa Campsite short walk around while waiting for lunch. Afternoon walk with a guide in the scattered bush for a look of Gerenuk, lesser kudu, klipspringer, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, gazelles, jackals and mongoose. Meals and overnight at Kimokouwa Campsite FB.
Day 3: Mount Longido Climb
- After breakfast at 0700hrs then start hiking on Mount Longido 2629 meters. Ascend with a guide thru dense natural forest where in 3 hours you will arrive at dawa ya supu/ medicine soup viewpoint. Proceed following trails created by buffalos the Maasai warriors will five signals to alert buffaloes that they may not attack on you. 2 hours later arrive at the peak and view all Northern Tanzania Mountains. 3 hours descend you will arrive at the camp for lunch then get in the vehicle and drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight in the hotel or campsite. FB
Day 4: Arusha – Ilkiding’a
- In the morning at 0830hrs after breakfast drive 8km to Ilkidinga at Sembeos household where the tour starts. Walk thru the forest reserve across Ngarenaro River climb Leleto hill where you can view the whole of Arusha Town Maasai steppe and its volcanoes. After picnic lunch visit the Maasai worshiping center located under a BIG fig tree, also visit Maasai herbalist Craftsmen and if time allows walk to the waterfall. Later the drive will take you to Arusha Khan open restaurant for barbecue dinner overnight in lodge or campsite FB.
Day 5: Mulala
- Breakfast followed by 30km drive to Mulala at the slopes of Mt. Meru. A walk guided tour criss-crossing coffee and banana farms hike to the peak of Lemeka hill for a view if the Valleys. Proceed to the farm of Mr. Karoniya who is a traditional herbalist. Lunch in the family house or enroute and after lunch visit various women’s groups and experience home cheese making diary before you drive back to Arusha town in the evening.
Bushmen & Lake Eyasi 4 days
Day 1:
Arrivel day pick up from KIA/Nairobi by Shuttle bus to the hotel booked in Arusha for overnight.
Day 2:
After breakfast you drive to Mang`ola at Lake Eyasi, which lays to the south of the Ngorongoro crater, by passing through the Arabe land of Karatu.
The night will be spent at the Chemichemi camp (water spring), where fresh water comes from the Ngorongoro crater highlands. In the evening your guide will tell you about the history and culture of Hadzabe people and Tanzanians also learn about African cooking.
Day 3:Before breakfast, you can go hunting with the Hadzabe People. For them Hunting and collecting is not a funny activity, but a daily obligation. Don't be surprised if you to are given bow and arrows to hunt. With a little luck, you may experience a successful hunt. Part of the meat will be eaten among the hunters, while the rest will be taken home for the Hadzabe women and Children. Fire is made by making a friction between two pieces of wood.
Later in the morning there will be breakfast and have a rest waiting for lunch at the camp. In the late evening you visit another tribe of Datoga, the Mang`ati people. Mang`ati is a Maasai name meaning 'Enemies', given to this tribe for being their great enemy by stealing their cattle. Dinner and overnight at Mang'ola.
Day 4:Eary in the morning you go on a Flamingo tour on the shore of Lake Eyasi. Later on you drive to your next planned destination. Thank you in advance for your corporation. Wishing to read from you soon and if you do have any to ask on this please do not hesitate to contact me and I will kindly assist you on making all the arrangement on it.
Culture Programe
Day 1: Arrivel day pick up from KIA/Nairobi by Shuttle bus to the hotel booked in Arusha for overnight.
Day 2: Arusha – Manka
-In the morning pick up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi or Nairobi and drive to Manka on Mbaga hills at Hill Top Cottage for lunch, the starting center of the tour. After lunch short hike to the famous Malameni Rock, Hiding place and Mghimbi caves. Dinner and overnight in the Hill Top – Cottages or camping FB
Day 3: Manka – Chome village
Wake up at 0630 hrs for an early breakfast followed by hiking Tona Moorland, heading to Tona Ranz Dam for 2hrs. Missionary Mr. D.J. Danholz had a wheat farm at Tona Moorland. Proceed to Chome village where you will arrive in the early afternoon for lunch. Enjoy the scenery of the as the village is very green and famous for producing vegetable and fruits. Dinner and overnight in Kisaka villa Inn or Camping FB
Day 4: Chome – Shengena Mountain – Chome
-Breakfast in Chome, and then ascend Mt. Shengena, which rise at 2463m, the highest point in both Pares and Usambara Mountains. Proceed with your hiking up through Shengena forest reserve, which consist of endemic plant species and the Shengena black and white Colobus monkeys. 3 hrs walk, you will reach on the peak where on clear days you will be able to view Mt. Meru, Kilimanjaro and Usambaras. Another 3hrs descend to Chome arriving in the early afternoon for lunch. After lunch relax at Leisure in the lodge/camp or walk around the area.
Dinner and overnight in Chome. FB
Day 5: Chome – Manka – Arusha:
-After breakfast, walk back to Manka where you will arrive in the early afternoon in time for lunch. After lunch the drive will take you back to Arusha.Trekking Safaris
Day 1. Arusha: Arrival JRO transfer to Kijenge Farm House. B/B
Day 2. Machame Hut Drive to Machame Village. The climb begins at the end of the tarmac road, walking for about 6 hrs gradually ascending through the forested hills onwards to Machame Hut (3000m). Dinner and overnight.
Day 3. Shira Hut: Early in the morning, you will cross a valley and stream before ascending a steep ridge. The path then drops into a river gorge before you climb more gently onto the moorland of the Shira plateau - 3,800m. Total climbing time is about 6hrs. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4. Barranco Hut: The path continues directly up the ridge towards Kibo, then turns right and descends into Barranco gorge. Climb to Barranco hut at 3940m shortly after. Total climbing time is about 6 hrs. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5. Barafu Hut: Crossing the Barranco Valley, climb the Barranco wall (not technical climbing), then follow the Kibo South Circuit. You will then turn left and climb up a ridge for about 2 hrs to Barafu hut at 4,600m . Dinner and overnight.
Day 6. Mweka Hut :Very early start for the summit first to Stella Point and then Uhuru Peak at 5895m. After sunrise, descend down to Mweka hut, which takes about 6 hrs. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7. Mweka Gate: This is the last day of your climb. You will descend to Mweka Gate where you will be met our vehicles and Kijenge Farm House in Arusha.
Day 8: Departure.
Day 2. Machame Hut Drive to Machame Village. The climb begins at the end of the tarmac road, walking for about 6 hrs gradually ascending through the forested hills onwards to Machame Hut (3000m). Dinner and overnight.
Day 3. Shira Hut: Early in the morning, you will cross a valley and stream before ascending a steep ridge. The path then drops into a river gorge before you climb more gently onto the moorland of the Shira plateau - 3,800m. Total climbing time is about 6hrs. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4. Barranco Hut: The path continues directly up the ridge towards Kibo, then turns right and descends into Barranco gorge. Climb to Barranco hut at 3940m shortly after. Total climbing time is about 6 hrs. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5. Barafu Hut: Crossing the Barranco Valley, climb the Barranco wall (not technical climbing), then follow the Kibo South Circuit. You will then turn left and climb up a ridge for about 2 hrs to Barafu hut at 4,600m . Dinner and overnight.
Day 6. Mweka Hut :Very early start for the summit first to Stella Point and then Uhuru Peak at 5895m. After sunrise, descend down to Mweka hut, which takes about 6 hrs. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7. Mweka Gate: This is the last day of your climb. You will descend to Mweka Gate where you will be met our vehicles and Kijenge Farm House in Arusha.
Day 8: Departure.
Trekking Safaris
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES-KILIMANJARO CLIMBING
Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Kijenge Farm House in Arusha
DAY2: Breakfast, drive from your hotel to Marangu gate, we will spend about two hours for registration, payments of fees and final parking. Start climbing through dense semi-tropical to the first hut- Mandara hut (9,000ft). Dinner and an overnight stay at Mandara hut, B.L.D.
DAY3: Breakfast, ascend through the alpine meadow, and grassland and moorland to Horombo hut (12,000ft). Both Mawenzi and Kibo peaks can be viewed easily on the way. Dinner and an overnight stay at Horombo hut, B.L.D.
DAY4: Breakfast, further ascending to Kibo hut (15,000ft). The landscape becomes very stony and eroded. Spectacular mountain vegetation like giant cactus, groundswell and lobelia appear on the way. Dinner and an overnight stay at Kibo hut, B.L.D.
DAY5: Wake up at midnight, and after a snack, proceed to the summit through Gilman's point (18,640ft). It is about 5-6hours and 1-2 hours from Kibo hut to Gilman's point and from Gilman's point to Uhuru Peak (19,340ft) respectively. Thus reaching the peak in the early morning of the fifth day and start descending after picture taking on the top to Horombo hut for diner and an overnight after a short break at Kibo hut, B.L.D.
DAY6: Breakfast, Descend from Horombo hut to Marangu gate. The waiting car will take you to Kijenge Farm House in Arusha, B.L.
DAY7: Transfer to the airport for your return flight, B.
Option: One may choose 6days/5nights, with an extra day for acclimatization at Horombo hut, which will increase his/her chance to reach the top.
Trekking Safaris
KILIMANJARO CLIMBING
SUGGESTED INTINERARIES
DAY 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Kijenge Farm House in Arusha.
DAY 2: Breakfast, Drive to the gate of Londorosi for a few minute of registration and other formalities. The 4WD will take you further up to Lemosho glades, thereafter you can walk for about 4hrs to Mti Mkubwa Campsite (9,200ft) Dinner and overnight at the camp, B.L.D.
DAY 3: Breakfast, leave the Mti Mkubwa campsite for Shira plateau (11,550ft), walking through the moorland steepenning track. Dinner and Overnight at the Shira I Camp, B.L.D.
DAY 4: Breakfast, hike across the high desert to Shira II camp (12,220ft) with significant acclimatization effect as we goes up the mountain. B, L, D.
DAY 5: After breakfast, we leave Shira II for Baranco hut (13,100ft). We will pass through the last water drop at Karanga valley on the way up. Overnight Baranco hut, B, L, D.
DAY 6: After breakfast, we leave Baranco hut for Barafu hut (14,910ft). We will pass through the last water drop at Karanga valley on the way up. Overnight Barafu hut, B, L, D.
DAY 7: Wake up at midnight, and after a small snack, start ascending to Uhuru Peak through the Stella point (18,640ft), then after reaching the summit, we will head down to Mweka hut (10,100ft) for dinner and overnight, B, L, D.
DAY 8: After breakfast, we will head down to Mweka gate with lunch packet, and the waiting vehicle will take you to Kijenge Farm House in Arusha, Dinner and Overnight.
DAY 9: Transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Basically, our land arrangements INCLUDE:
Arrival and departure airport transfers.
2 nights accommodations in a basic hotel (Bed and Breakfast), before and after the climb.
Accommodation in mountain tents/huts.
Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
All park fees, including mountain rescue fees, and government taxes.
Services of our own trained English-speaking mountain guide, and a skilled cook, and enough numbers of porters for your luggage, food, and water, and a dinning tent.
Transport from your hotel to the mountain, and back to your hotel
EXCLUDE:
Items of a personal nature such as passport, visa, traveler's insurance, medical evacuation insurance (@ 50$ value).
Tips to guides and porters.Safaris Proposal
Day 1: Depart at 2PM to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, about 3.5 hours drive, arrival late afternoon. dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge - HB
Day 2: AM descent onto the crater floor for the rest of the day exploring the wildlife, packed lunch at a campsite. Later we ascend to the crater rim and drive to Serengeti National Park, en-route game drive in Serengeti Park, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge - FB
Day 3: AM and PM game drive of Serengeti National Park (lunch or packed lunch as game drives times will depend on where the animals are ). Late afternoon return to the lodge. Second Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Lodge. - FB
Day 4: Early AM game drive of Serengeti National Park for your scheduled flight from Serengeti airstrip to Arusha Airport - BB. End of Tour
Safaris Proposal
Day 1. Arrive Arusha and transfer to Kijenge Farm House. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 2. Drive to Tarangire National Park for day in park. Overnight Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Day 3. Morning in Tarangire Park and continue to Lake Manyara. Optional walk in afternoon. Overnight at Kiboko-Bushcamp.
Day 4 Day in Lake Manyara National Park, well known for its tree-climbing lions. The park is a good introduction to the wildlife of Tanzania and has a variety of habitats in a relatively small area: ground water forest, grass plains, and acacia woodland. The camp is in a quiet and secluded area close to the park. Overnight Kiboko-Bushcamp
Day 5. Drive to Ngorongoro Crater. Picnic lunch in crater. Overnight Ngorongoro Lodge.
Day 6. Option A: Continue to Embakai crater and start hike to Lake Natron accompanied by Maasai guide. This is a six hour each day. Overnight fly camp. Option B: drive to Manyara and Engaruka. Overnight Kiboko-Bushcamp.
Day 7. Option A: continue hike down to Lake Natron. Option B: continue to Lake Natron via Engaruka and implosion crater and meet up with walking group of Option A. Overnight Lake Natron Camp.
Day 8. Walk up Engare Sero gorge to the waterfalls and visit lake shore. Optional climb of Oldoinyo L'Engai or walk to waterfalls/hike up the escarpment, visit Maasai village, walk to lake flats and see flamingo. Overnight Lake Natron Camp.
Day 9. Continue to Serengeti via Sonjo and Wasso. Overnight Lobo Wildlife Lodge.
Day 10. Game drive in northern and central Serengeti. Overnight Serengeti Wildlife Lodge.
Day 11. Game drive and/or hikes in Serengeti. There are the options of game drives, hiking, visiting a gold mine that uses traditional methods of extracting gold, and visiting the local village and its traditional life. Overnight Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Day 12. Drive to Manyara via Karatu. Overnight Kiboko-Bushcamp
Day 13. Return after breakfast to Arusha.
Safaris Programs
SUPPLEMENT FOR HIKE APPOX.
Day 1. Arrive Arusha and transfer to Kijenge Farm House/Impala
Day 2. Drive to Tarangire National Park for day in park. In late afternoon drive to Lake Manyara. Overnight Kiboko-Bushcamp.
Day 3. Day in Lake Manyara National Park, well known for its tree-climbing lions. The park is a good introduction to the wildlife of Tanzania and has a variety of habitats in a relatively small area: ground water forest, grass plains, and acacia woodland. The camp is in a quiet and secluded area close to the park. Overnight at Kiboko-Bushcamp
Day 4. Drive to Ngorongoro Crater. Picnic lunch in crater. Overnight Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge.
Day 5. Option A: See Embakai Hike. Overnight fly camp near Embakai. Option B: drive to Manyara and Engaruka. Overnight Ngorongoro Campsite-Karatu
Day 6. Option A: See Embakai Hike. Overnight at fly camp. Option B: continue to Lake Natron via Engaruka and implosion crater . Overnight Lake Natron Camp.
Day 7.Option A: See Embakai Hike. Overnight Lake Natron Camp. Option B: optional climb of Oldoinyo L'Engai or walk to waterfalls, hike up the escarpment, visit Maasai village, walk to lake flats, see flamingos. Meet up with walking group of Option A. Overnight Lake Natron Camp.
Day 8. Continue to Serengeti via Sonjo and Wasso. Overnight Kirawira Game Lodge.
Day 9. Game drive in northern and central Serengeti. Overnight Serengeti Sopa Lodge.
Day 10. Game drive and/or hikes in Serengeti. There are the options of game drives, hiking, visiting a gold mine that uses traditional methods of extracting gold, and visiting the local village and its traditional life. Overnight Serengeti Sopa Lodge.
Day 11. Drive to Manyara via Karatu. Overnight Kiboko-Bushcamp
Day 12. Return after breakfast to Arusha.
Safari Programs
Day 1. Drive to Tarangire National Park for day in park. Continue in late afternoon to Lake Manyara. Overnight Kiboko-Bushcamp.
Day 2. Lake Manyara National Park, well known for its tree-climbing lions. The park is a good introduction to the wildlife of Tanzania and has a variety of habitats in a relatively small area: ground water forest, grass plains, and acacia woodland. The camp is in a quiet and secluded area close to the park. Overnight Kiboko -Bushcamp
Day 3. Continue to Lake Natron via Engaruka and implosion crater. Walk up Engare Sero gorge to the waterfalls and visit lake shore. Overnight Lake Natron Camp.
Day 4. Continue to Serengeti via Sonjo and Wasso. Overnight Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Day 5. Game drive in northern and central Serengeti. Overnight Kirawira Game Lodge
Day 6. Game drive and/or hikes in Serengeti. There are the options of game drives, hiking, visiting a gold mine that uses traditional methods of extracting gold, and visiting the local village and its traditional life. Overnight Kirawira Game Lodge.
Day 7-9. Day in Serengeti with options of game drive, walking and visiting local village. Overnight Serengeti Wildlife Lodge.
Day 10. Continue to Ngorongoro Crater via Olduvai Gorge. Afternoon in Ngorongoro Crater. It is an opportunity opportunity of seeing rhino and if you haven't already seen enough lions this is the place to see them. Ngorongoro Crater is amazing not only scenically but also for its wildlife, one of the very few places that has such an abundance of animals in such a small area and in so may varying habitats. Exit crater in late afternoon for the drive to Lake Manyara. Overnight Kiboko_Bushcamp
Day 11. Return after breakfast to Arusha.
Tanzania
Tanzania has been home, haven, and stopover to countless people of many different origins. Her history has been influenced by a procession of people from the original Bantu settlers from South and West Africa to the Arabs from Shiraz in Persia and the Oman, from the Portuguese to the Germans and the British.
Tanzania was still known as Tanganyika when she achieved her independence in 1961. When Zanzibar became independent in 1964, the two countries united as the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. In late 1964 they renamed their country the United Republic of Tanzania.
Tanzania offers some of the greatest wildlife viewing on earth amidst a dramatic setting of snowy peaks, volcanic craters and the Maasai steppe of endless plains. Unfenced and untamed, the animals roam free across the vast grasslands, and hordes of wildebeest and Zebra migrate annually followed by a host of predators. Few countries in the world can compare to Tanzania in natural beauty and cultural diversity. Tanzania offers an incredible array of wildlife and unique cultures in a spectacular setting.
The Northern safari circuit, which is the most popular area for first time visitors, includes: The snow capped Mt. Kilimanjaro - the highest mountain in Africa; Arusha National Park of Momella lakes, Ngurdoto crater and the Mount Meru; Tarangire National Parks famous for its dramatic baobab trees; Lake Manyara National Park with its tree climbing lions and flamingos and water birds at its lake shores; the incomparable Ngorongoro crater, a natural 20 km amphitheatre; and the mighty Serengeti, teeming with 3.5 million animals together with its dramatic annual migration of wildebeest.
All of the National Parks and Reserves abound with plains animals, bird life, and local tribal history. Here you find elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, buffalo, elands, orix, impalas, hyenas, jackals, foxes, crocodiles, kudus, waterbucks, bushbucks, dik dik, klipspringer, Grant & Thomson gazelle, topis, hartebeest, cheetahs, serval cats, spring hare and many other species. As for birdlife, Tanzania is a jewel for the ornithologist. Professionals and amateurs will find water birds, bird's of prey, forest species, and plains species. Over 1040 species of birds have been sighted in Tanzania.
The Tanzanian climate is tropical. The central plateau is dry and arid with hot days and cool nights, while the north-west highlands are cool and temperate. June to September is the cooler season. The long rains are from March to May and the short rains are between October and December. The hottest months are between October and February. On the coast it rains in November and December and from March to May. Coastal areas are hot throughout the year.
Maldive Tours & Safaris
Maldive Tours & Safaris