07 DAYS TANZANIA GROUP JOINING WILDEBEEST CALVING ADVENTURE SAFARI
Overview
| Tour Package | Month | Start Date | End Date | Price/Person |
| 7 Days group Joining Wildebeest Calving Safari | February | 23 | 29 | |
| March | 09 | 15 | USD 2550 | |
| December | 15 | 21 |
Tour Plan
Upon arrival at Arusha or Kilimanjaro international airport, you will be warmly greeted by your driver guide, after short introduction you will be offered bottles of mineral water followed by a private transfer to Arusha Planet Lodge in Arusha for dinner and overnight. Depending on your arrival time, you will have good opportunity to explore the lodge`s/hotel`s surroundings. Meal Plan: Bed, and Breakfast Included.
In the early morning and after breakfast, leave your lodge/hotel for a drive to Serengeti national park via the "eighth wonder of the world", popular Known as the Ngorongoro Conservation area. Your driver guide shall be stopping in some if the beautiful views overlooking the crater for viewing and sightseeing. Animals like Giraffes, Elephants, Wildebeests, Gazelles, Zebras, Lions, and Buffaloes may be revealed in Ngorongoro. On your way, you can opt to visit one the Maasai boma in Ngorongoro for a short but authentic Maasai Cultural tour. On crossing the border, picnic lunches will be served to you followed by game drives en route to Tanzania Bush Camp for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
We are completely flexible with your preferences and this day will be organized according to your wishes. Your guide will discuss with you the best timing for you, including the game drives and the wake up time. For example, you may opt to do a morning game drive, return to the camp for lunch and relaxation and finish with an afternoon game drive, or you could do a full day game drive with picnic lunches. The Serengeti Park derived its name from Maasai Language meaning endless plain. This massive plain (14763sq km) is home to many animals including Lions, Elephants, Giraffe, Wildebeest, Zebra, Leopard, and Cheetah, baboon, warthogs, Hyena plus lots of bird life. In many cases migration is taking place around Serengeti and at that particular time millions of wildebeest and zebra are mingling together followed by predators. Our professional guide will lead you into the right path making sure you have the best time to enjoy these great phenomena. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Safari Lodge. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Every day is a new day in Serengeti with different amazing series of events. After breakfast, you will leave the camp with your packed lunches for another memorable day towards the Ngorongoro conservation area. On this day still, you will have a great opportunity to explore the Serengeti ecosystem with the great possibility to spot any other animals that you did not see in your first days. Lunchboxes shall be served to you at the picnic point followed by a further game drive to the famous Ndutu plains in the Ngorongoro area for dinner and overnight at Ndutu Heritage Tented Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Your chance to see the wildebeest migration across the Ndutu plain is high. This season, the wildebeest migration is on its move around the Ndutu plains and in the north of the Ngorongoro Conservation area. In January – February, and March the plains are fully occupied by millions of wildebeest and zebra cows with their new calves born in a short window around February. Gradually, they spread across these plains to the west, and then around April, they begin their long northward migration to Maasai Mara in Kenya through central and western Serengeti. As long as you keep your eyes open, it is uncommon to spot a pride of Lions feeding on buffalo kill or Cheetah demonstrating hunting techniques to her cubs and Vultures competing on a wildebeest carcass. Other animals inhabiting this paradise are Impala, Giraffes, Hyenas, Warthogs, and hundreds of bird species. Dinner and overnight at Ndutu Heritage Tented Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Early in morning and after breakfast, leave the camp with your packed lunches ready for another exciting day. Today your expert safari guide will lead you into the Ngorongoro crater for a wonderful game drives. The Ngoro Ngoro crater is the 8th wonder of the Natural World, spreading over 102 sq. miles and has 2.000 ft high walls, making it virtually a Noah's ark like, it is inhabited by almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa including the rare and endangered black rhinos, other animals that can be revealed on your game drives are Elands, Lions, Waterbucks, Wildebeests, Hyenas, jackals, African Elephants, Buffaloes, Secretive leopards, Cheetahs, hippos and many more alongside hundreds of bird species eg. Maasai Ostrich, Kori bustard, Ibis, Starlings etc. Lunchboxes shall be served to you at the picnic point inside the crater. Later ascend the crater walls and drive further to Lake Manyara for dinner, and overnight at Nsya Lodge. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
As the morning sun rises, embark on an exciting drive from the lodge to Lake Manyara National Park, where a thrilling wildlife safari awaits. Enveloped in lush greenery and bordered by the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is a haven for diverse wildlife and a paradise for bird enthusiasts. As you enter the park, keep your camera ready to capture the enchanting sights of graceful giraffes, herds of elephants, and playful baboons roaming freely in their natural habitat. The park's dense woodlands and open grassy plains are home to a plethora of wildlife, including zebras, wildebeests, impalas, and more. The park is also renowned for its incredible birdlife, with over 400 species calling this area home. Keep your binoculars handy to spot vibrant flamingos wading in the shallow waters, majestic eagles soaring high above, and colorful bee-eaters darting through the air. Venture deeper into the park to discover the mesmerizing landscapes, including the famous tree-climbing lions, a unique behavior that has intrigued wildlife enthusiasts for generations. Later after game drives, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight departure back home.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch Included.
Included/Exclude
- Round Trip Airport transfers in private car
- Transport and wildlife drives in modified 4WD Land Cruiser with photographic roof
- All parks entry fees as per itinerary
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide
- 3 ltrs of Mineral drinking water per person per day
- Delicious picnic lunches where necessary
- Accommodations, and meals as per itinerary
- 24/7 Office Assistance
- International, flight tickets
- Items of Personal nature.
- Gratuities for safari guide
- Travel insurance
- Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for Americans & Irish Passport Holders- to be paid upon arrival)
- drinks and beverages in hotel, lodges and camps
- Any purchase not mentioned in the program
- Any other not specified in the program.
Mount Kilimanjaro is located three degrees south of the equator in Northeastern Tanzania. It is the tallest mountain in Africa and is the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Of the famous highest seven peaks in the world, this is the easiest to get to and the easiest to climb. It requires no technical climbing experience, and any moderately fit person can summit the mountain.
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Groups are between to 5-7 people. We will combine groups up to this limit if they are starting the same route on the same day. However, we can also arrange for private groups at no extra cost. We will try to add single travelers to a group if at all possible, but we cannot guarantee it. We can accommodate large groups of any size.
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FOR CHIEF GUIDE: US$15 – US$20 PER DAY x number of days on Mountain,
Assistant Guide: US$10 – US$12 PER DAY x number of days on Mountain,
COOK: US$ 5 – US$8 PER DAY x number of days on Mountain,
PORTERS: 6 – 10 PER DAY x number of days on Mountain.
OR
ANOTHER OPTION EACH PERSON CAN GIVE 10% OF THE PRICE HE OR SHE PAID FOR THE TOUR BOOKED.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE GUIDLINES AND TIPS CAN BE GIVEN ACCORDING TO SERVICES GIVEN TO CLIENTS/CUSTOMERS BY STAFFS.
OR
TIPPING GUIDELINES (Aprox): US$ 200 per person.
“TIPS IS HIGHLY APPRECIATED AT THE END OF THE TRIP!!”
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* Passport
* Yellow fever certificate
* Entrance visa
* Medical insurance
Clothing
* Jersey
* Waterproof jacket
* Water proof pants
* Shorts
* T-shirts
* Jeans
* Warm jacket
* Thermal underwear
* Balaclava
* Gloves
* Sunglasses
* Woollen socks
* Hiking boots
* Light shoes
* Cap/hat
* Towel
* Underwear
* Socks
Equipment
* Sleeping bag
* Day pack
* Water bottle
* Toilet paper
* Torch and batteries
* Pocket knife
Food
* Energy drinks
* Chocolate
* Sweets
* Fruit
* Nuts
* Energy snacks
Photographic
* Camera
* Spare batteries
* Film
* Different lenses
* Video camera
* Binoculars
* Video tapes
First aid/medical
* Asprin
* Assorted plasters
* Sun protection cream
* Anti malaria tablets
* Insect repellent
* Lip salve
* Water purification tablets
* Antiseptic cream
* Bandages
* Adhesive tape
* Throat lozenges
Personal items
* Toothbruch & paste
* Matches
* Candles
* Soap
* Address book
* Travellers cheques
* Travel insurance
Miscellaneous
* Walking stick
* Notebook
* Pens
* Plastic bags
* Pencils
* Cash dollars (smaller bills)
* Alcohol
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Payment:
- A 20% deposit is due at time of reservation.
- Final payment is due 60 days prior to arrival.
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Price Increases:
- Price increases are permitted when an itinerary is changed at the request of customer(s)
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VISA:
- Visas can be obtained upon arrival at Dar es Salaam International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Zanzibar International Airport and the border posts of Namanga, Tunduma, Taveta and Holili.
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