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12 Day/ 11 Nights Tanzania Explorer Safari

Experience Tanzania on off beaten truck. Visit Kilimanjaro Conservancy, and stay at Ndarakwai ranch camp, West Kilimanjaro with views of both Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru, the camp is nestled in a lush forest of towering fig, podo, and yellow-barked acacias that line the seasonal Ngare Nairobi River. Facilities include eight spacious tents with thatched roofs, en suite bathrooms. Visit Tarangire National Park and stay at Oliver's Camp situated in Tarangire's unspoilt wilderness area. This camp is ideally placed to access the yearly migrations of wildlife throughout the ecosystem, and to view the impressive concentrations at waterholes for a five to six month season each year. Being in the wilderness zone allows us the freedom to offer walking excursions close to the camp, as well as longer walking adventures in the endless woodlands and plains habitat that surrounds us. Off road driving in our open vehicles is another privilege enjoyed by us in this area, something that is not readily available in other National Parks in Northern Tanzania.

Day 1: Arrive Arusha

On arrival at Kilimanjaro, you will be met and assisted by To Africa Tours and Safaris representative. Transfer to your lodge at the foot of Mt. Meru. Today, relax and recover from your flight. You may also wander through the nearby coffee plantation and visit a local village closely associated with the lodge. Overnight at Kigongoni Lodge (B).

Day 2: West Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we drive to Kilimanjaro Conservancy where we spend 2 nights at Ndarakwai Camp enjoying game activities, Masai interaction, close-up elephant viewing and breathtaking views of Mt Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro. Owners Peter Jones and Margot Kiser-Jones fell in love with Ndarakwai's desolate beauty as they were looking for a smaller parcel of land outside Arusha. Once settled, they set up a conservancy to eliminate poaching, restore wildlife habitats to their former glory and create sustainable tourism programs benefiting wildlife and the local Masai. Peter Jones is a British archaeologist who worked at Olduvai Gorge between 1976 and 1984 and later gave up teaching archaeology at Harvard to live in Tanzania. Meals and overnight at Ndarakwai Camp (B, L, D)

Day 3: West Kilimanjaro

Full day in Ndarakwai with morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at Ndarakwai Camp. Ndarakwai Camp is a permanent tented lodge on Ndarakwai ranch, West Kilimanjaro. With views of both Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru, the camp is nestled in a lush forest of towering fig, podo, and yellow-barked acacias that line the seasonal Ngare Nairobi River. Facilities include eight spacious tents with thatched roofs, en suite bathrooms, and a large separate (B, L, D)

Day 4: Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to the remote wilderness of eastern Tarangire, the setting of Oliver's camp. This down to earth camp with comfortable en-suite tents, mess and library tent and camp fires evokes fine memories of old Africa. From here you may enjoy excellent game drives or walks exploring the ancient wildlife migratory paths. Meals and overnight at Olivers Camp (B, L, D)

Day 5: Tarangire National Park

Full day in Tarangire with morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at Olivers Camp (B, L, D) .

Day 6: Ngorongoro Highlands

After a morning game drive, we head for Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying a game drive in Lake Manyara National park en-route. Afternoon at leisure. Meals and overnight at Kifaru Lodge (B, L, D) .

Day 7: Ngorongoro Highlands

After early breakfast, drive into the Ngorongoro Crater, exploring the game-rich crater floor for the 'Big 5'. Return to your lodge for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Meals and overnight at Kifaru Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 8: Serengeti National Park

Today we take the morning flight to Serengeti. On arrival, we conduct a game drive to our luxury camp in remote Serengeti set up in a location close to the zebra and wildebeest migration. Between June and November, the camps are close to the Mara River in Northern Serengeti and are ideally located for the river crossings. Between November and July, the camps are in Gol Mountains, Ndutu and Central Serengeti. We spend 4 days game viewing through pristine wilderness areas which were the subject of two distinguished books, Bernard Grzimeck's 'Serengeti Shall Not Die' and Hugo Van Lawick's 'Savage Paradise'. Meals and overnight at your Luxury Mobile Camp (B, L, D)

Day 9: Serengeti National Park

Full day in Serengeti with shared morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at your Luxury Mobile Camp (B, L, D)

Day 10: Serengeti National Park

Full day in Serengeti with shared morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at your Luxury Mobile Camp (B, L, D)

Day 11: Serengeti National Park

Full day in Serengeti with shared morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at your Luxury Mobile Camp (B, L, D)

Day 12: Depart

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your morning scheduled flight to Arusha. Met on arrival and transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your homebound flight. (B)

Note: Prices are based on 2 passengers. Prices for parties of 4 and 6 are available

Price includes

• Arrival airport transfer in Arusha
• Night accommodation at Kigongoni Lodge
• Nights accommodation at Ndarakwai Camp
• 2 Nights accommodation at Olivers Camp
• 2nights accommodation at Kifaru Lodge
• 4 Nights accommodation in Serengeti at a Luxury Mobile Camp
• All game drives as per itinerary
• All park entrance fees
• Services of a professional English Speaking Driver Guide
• Meals as indicated (B,L,D) - B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=Dinner
• Transport in 1 x 7 Seater 4 x 4 vehicle
• Scheduled flight Lake Manyara-Serengeti
• Scheduled flight Serengeti-Arusha

Price excludes

• All International Flights + Taxes
• Visas
• Travel & Personal accident insurance
• Tips & personal expenses such as telephone calls
• Excursions not detailed in above program

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