Africa:Tanzania
Tanzania Explorer
Tour Highlights:
- Enjoy leisurely big-game safaris in four of Tanzania’s premier wildlife parks – Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara.
- Explore the magnificent Serengeti Plains in-depth during a three-night stay.
- Discover Ngorongoro Crater on a full-day excursion into the caldera among thousand of animals, including giraffe, antelope, lion and rare black rhino.
- Take advantage of six convenient flights for maximum comfort & game-viewing time, with dramatic aerial views of the Great Rift Valley.
- Relish an authentic Tanzania safari experience that combines nights under canvas in deluxe camps with luxurious stays in classic lodgings.
Day 1: Arrive Nairobi, Kenya
Jet into London and connect with your flight to Nairobi, in the heart of East Africa’s safari lands. You are met on arrival and driven to your landmark hotel. Norfolk
Day 2: Nairobi / Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Fly to Kilimanjaro where you board a private charter to Tarangire National Park, which, in season, is second only to the Ngorongoro Crater in its density of wildlife. You spot game right from your lodge or camp among the baobabs. Drive to the Tarangire River, where elephant, birds and migratory animals congregate. Swala Camp, Olivers Camp or Tarangire Treetops (B,L,D)
Day 3: Tarangire National Park
Explore the diverse habitats of Tarangire, where conditions are prime for viewing large herds and unusual birds such as Bateleur and Martial eagles. Swala Camp, Olivers Camp, Tarangire Treetops (B,L,D)
Day 4: Tarangire National Park / Lake Manyara National Park
Depart overland today with picnic lunch and game drive en route to Lake Manyara, which is encircled by forests alive with monkey, giraffe and rare tree-climbing lion as well as a variety of migratory animals and birds. The lake teems with birdlife, including pelicans, flamingos, herons, storks and more. Lake Manyara Tree Lodge (B,L,D)
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park
Observe wildlife around your small, exclusive camp on the lake’s western shore. View the landscapes and species celebrated in the writings of Hemingway, from hippo pools to savannas, to elephant-filled glades. Lake Manyara Tree Lodge (B,L,D)
Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park / Ngorongoro Crater
Drive to the Ngorongoro highlands, rugged volcanic terrain where Masai herders coexist with wildlife. Arrive at your fine lodge with sweeping views of the crater, a natural wildlife arena 2,000 feet below. Ngorongoro Crater Lodge (B,L,D)
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater floor, a haven for nearly every mammal species in East Africa. Rhino sightings are common, and this is a prime place to witness lion or hyena hunts. Ngorongoro Crater Lodge (B,L,D)
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater / Serengeti National Park
Fly from Manyara airstrip to the Serengeti Plains. Arrive for a morning game drive featuring a Picnic lunch. Then, settle into your well-equipped camp, chosen for its proximity to the best game viewing for the time of your visit. This afternoon brings a thrilling photo safari. Kusini, Klein, Kirawira or Grumeti River Camp (B,L,D)
Days 9 & 10: Serengeti National Park
Enjoy the luxury of two full days of Serengeti game viewing. During the migration, hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and other migratory species are concentrated near your camp. Kusini, Klein, Kirawira or Grumeti River Camp (B,L,D)
Day 11: Serengeti National Park / Nairobi / Depart
Depart the wilderness flying via Kilimanjaro to Nairobi. Transfer tonight to the airport for your homeward flight. Norfolk Dayroom (B)
Rates/Departures:
Tanzania Explorer | Double | Single Supplement | Comments |
| Jan 01 -Mar 31 / Jun 01 -Dec 15, 2010 | $14190 | $1190 | Please call for Holiday Supplements |
| Apr 01 - May 31, 2010 | $10390 | $890 |
Rates are for land arrangements only. Airfares are not included unless specifically mentioned in inclusions and can be quoted separately. Rates are per person, in US dollars, and based on two people sharing a room. Valid Jan. 01 – Dec. 21, 2010, unless otherwise noted. The single supplements indicated are based on a single room supplement after the two passenger minimum is met. For solo travelers, additional supplements will apply.