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Tanzania Nature Cultural Safari |
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A Tour exploring the wildlife and cultural life of Tanzania. |
Ref: TZ06
14 days
from £2489 (minimum 2 passengers)
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Destination:
Tanzania
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This is an exceptional safari, giving you the chance to explore close up both the wildlife and the cultural life of Tanzania, meeting local Tanzanian people in their homes and venturing out on foot to view the animals.
Tanzania has some of the best wildlife areas in Africa- no less than 25% of this vast country is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife - and names like Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara bring forth images of savannah abounding in wildlife. It is East Africa’s largest country. The bulk of the country is a highland plateau, some of it is semi-desert and the rest savannah and scattered bush.
Nowhere else in the world will you see wildebeest, gazelle, zebra and antelope in such enormous numbers and Tanzania’s characteristic plains make spotting wildlife easy. Blessed with some of the world’s largest game reserves, the country also has one of the highest concentrations of buffalo, crocodile, hippo, hunting dog, chimpanzee and elephant. Tanzania’s widely varying geography accounts for its differing climatic conditions. The altitude of the high plateau considerably tempers what would otherwise be a tropical climate. In many places it can be quite cool at night. The coastal strip along the Indian Ocean and the offshore islands of Pemba, Zanzibar and Mfia have a hot, humid, tropical climate alleviated by sea breezes. Only on the mountain slopes of the north-east does the country enjoy an almost temperate climate for most of the year. |
Day 1 | Depart UK. | Day 2 | Arrive in Arusha and transfer to hotel. There will be a briefing before the safari, with advice on what to expect and suggestions on how to maximise your enjoyment of your safari. We start with a half day visit to Ngiresi Village. Meet Mzee Loti. A walk past many houses and meet a lot of people on their way in to Arusha to sell their crop at the market in Arusha or on the way back from Arusha hectic life to visit their family. Ngiresi Village is situated 7 km from Arusha on the slopes of Mount Meru. Mzee Loti will show how he has constructed a drum to make bio-gas that by a pipe travel into his house where it is used for gas to the stove for cooking or the light in the living room. He will also show you the school, the village plantations of different crop, how the village has planted trees and bushes to prevent soil erosion, he will show the village irrigation system and finally you can spend the evening by the light lit by the bio-gas with Mzee Loti's family and exchange experience and thoughts. Meals prepared by Mrs Loti. We return, via the banks of the Marisha River -amidst the bursts of tropical birds and playful monkeys to Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge for dinner and overnight.
| Day 3 | After breakfast depart for Tarangire National Park. This is the classic Africa of lore with shimmering acacia stands, old baobab trees, Masai herds and herds of elephant. After arrival we game drive towards Tarangire Safari lodge, beautifully sited on a bluff over-looking the Tarangire River, arriving at lunch. We will depart on an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge.
| Day 4 | A full day of game-viewing, exploring Tarangire National Park in our 4WD safari vehicle. In the dry-season of July-October, Tarangire National Park surpasses the Serengeti in terms of animal concentration as big herds begin to congregate around the permanent water of Tarangire River. It is not uncommon to see herds of 50+ elephant as well as every other mammal species including the rare Kudu and Oryx. The park is also noted for its prolific bird life and the occasional sighting of cheetah and the rare African Hunting Dog. We will return to the Lodge for brunch, relaxing at the camp during the hottest hours of the day, before setting out again in the afternoon. Dinner and Overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge.
| Day 5 | Depart for Lake Manyara after breakfast, traversing the Great African Rift Valley that scars Africa from the Red Sea to Mozambique, and arriving at Kirurumu Tented Lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara National Park was immortalised in Hemingway's "Green Hills Of Africa" and represents a habitat distinct from elsewhere in our safari. Our afternoon game drive allows us to explore the ground-water forest, rich in birds and monkeys, visit the hippo pool, and the acacia woodlands that border the soda lake swathed in the pink of the resident flamingos. There is also the option to stop and explore Mto Wa Mbu, the nearby market town. Dinner and overnight at Kirurumu Tented Lodge perched atop the Rift Valley escarpment.
| Day 6 | Early morning game drive in the Park to examine the wildlife as it goes about its business before the heat of the day. Today we might visit the Hot Springs at the southern tip of the park and perhaps catch a glimpse of the elephant population that was the inspiration for Ian Douglas-Hamilton's "Amongst The Elephants". We return to the Lodge for a late breakfast and a short rest. After a siesta we will hike to a nearby hippo pool to see the jostling residents and myriad of water birds that co-habit with them. There will also be the opportunity to meet some of the local Tanzanian residents, such as the Masai or cushitic Iraqw people. Dinner and overnight at Kirurumu Tented Lodge.
| Day 7 | After an early breakfast we carve our way through the forested slopes of the Ngorongoro Highlands, en route to the Serengeti. We stop at Olduvai Gorge to visit the site where Mary and Louis Leakey first discovered the remains of Zinjanthropus Bosei, a distant ancestor of man believed to be 1.8 million years old, Australopithecus Bosei, the 'Nutcracker Man', a species that became extinct about 1 million years ago and fossilised foot prints that date back 3,6 million years. From here the predator-rich plains of the Serengeti unfurl before us as we game drive through the park to arrive at Ikoma Camp, just before dusk. Dinner and Overnight at Ikoma Bush Camp.
| Day 8 | A full day to explore the Serengeti, the most famous National Park in Africa. Our driver-guide will choose our route based on his extensive knowledge of the park and local conditions but the Serengeti rarely disappoints. We carry our packed lunch with us so as to make the most of the day, but our trip might include a trail along the banks of the Grumeti River in search of basking lions, tracking cheetah through the Gol Kopjes or hunting leopard along the Seronera River. Dinner and Overnight at Ikoma Bush Camp.
| Day 9 | A day hiking in the Serengeti region requires an early start and we start hiking at 06:30 am, tracking the game as it takes advantage of the cool temperatures to find water and food. Our guides are invaluable when it comes to finding tracks and spotting distant animals but the principal attraction is learning about the birds and plant-life that form such an important part of the Serengeti eco-system. We take refuge from the heat of the day with a picnic lunch en route, and perhaps a siesta, before continuing the foot safari until dusk. We take Sundowners on a hill overlooking Serengeti before driving back to camp. Dinner and overnight at Ikoma Bush Camp.
| Day 10 | After breakfast depart for Ngorongoro Crater, with a final Serengeti game drive en-route, to arrive at the Lodge in time for lunch. We then descend down the 2000-ft walls of the Crater, a World Heritage Site and home to nearly 25,000 animals, for a game drive. Here you have a very real chance of spotting the big five: lion, elephant, endangered black rhino, buffalo and leopard plus countless other African mammal species. We return to the Lodge just before dusk. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, perched on the Crater Rim.
| Day 11 | After an early breakfast we meet the guide and ranger that accompany us to Olmoti Crater for a full day hike with packed lunch. Olmoti is one of the lesser known craters that stud these highlands and is away from the usual tourist trails. We will visit the Munge Falls, named after the colobus tail that it is said to resemble and examine the birds and plants that lie on the forested slopes. There is also game in the area such as buffalo, bushbuck, Waterbuck and others and we must be careful to stay close to the group and ranger as buffaloes can be aggressive, if taken by surprise. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.
| Day 12 | After breakfast depart for Longido where we will meet up with our Masai guide before driving to their village. We will meet Esto's son in his home and have the chance to talk about the Masai, their lifestyle and their traditions. Lunch will be served by the women group before an afternoon visit to the Masai boma. We will bring a gift such as tea or sugar to the boma before spending the afternoon with the Masai, who are happy to show you around their homes, proud of their lifestyles. Dinner and overnight at Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge.
| Day 13 | Transfer to the airport for flight back to UK.
| Day 14 | Arrive UK.
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Accomodation - Click Here for Full Accomodation Information
|  Tarangire Safari Camp
Tarangire Safari Lodge is located on a ridge with one of Tanzania's most spectacular panoramic views. Relaxing on the patio you can observe a variety of animals passing below, including herds of up to 300 elephants. Enjoy the friendly, comfortable, hospitality while being able to appreciate one of the world's last enclaves of wildlife.
The tents are complete with beds, electricity and en-suire W.C. with solar heated shower. more >> |  Kirurumu Tented Lodge
Kirurumu Tented Lodge is set high on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, enjoying a marvellous, uplifting and panoramic view eastward over Lake Manyara, the Rift floor and Mt. Losimingori. Behind Kirurumu, the Ngorongoro Highlands rise in green and fertile splendour and form the gateway to Ngorongoro Crater and, finally, Olduvai Gorge, the Serengeti and our own 200 sq. km. game-rich Loliondo Concession which immediately borders the Serengeti. more >> |
Departures Between | Price from | 01 Jan 05 - 31 Mar 05
01 Sep 05 - 11 Dec 05 | *£2489 | 01 Apr 05- 30 Jun 05 | *£2095 | 01 Jul 05 - 31 Aug 05 | *£2765 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Price is per person based on two sharing and includes:
· International flights
· Full board while on safari (3 meals per day)
· Accommodation in 4* Lodges and Camps
· Park entrance fees
· Transport
· Visit to Oldovai Gorge
· Game drives and transfers
Price excludes: beverages, tips, visas, laundry or any other items of a personal nature.
This holiday is offered by and booked with Real Africa ATOL 6115.
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Tanzania Nature Cultural Safari
A Tour exploring the wildlife and cultural life of Tanzania.
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