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General Tours World Traveler Small Group Safari
HOTEL INFORMATION:  Amboseli Serena Safari LodgeHotel Class: Lodge Masai inspired lodge in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa’s highest peak; the lodge is set beside acacia trees and a natural spring in the heart of Amboseli park, offering uninterrupted views of the African plains.  Mountain Village LodgeHotel Class: Lodge Nestled between Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, the Mountain Village Lodge is the perfect place to experience African wildlife. All guest rooms have air-conditioning, and a view. Guests can also enjoy the bar, lounge area, and restaurant.  Lake Manyara Serena LodgeHotel Class: Lodge Set on the edge of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment, guest rooms have en-suite bathroom and private balcony with great views of the Rift Valley and of the stunning Lake Manyara, home to thousands of pink flamingos, great birds of prey, large elephant population and tree-climbing lions.  Mara Serena LodgeHotel Class: Lodge Beautiful, luxury lodge in traditional Masai architecture and craftwork, with stunning views; the lodge is a masterful interpretation of a traditional Masai village and its swimming pool overlooks the Mara plain.  Lemala Luxury CampHotel Class: Lodge This intimate luxury safari camp is perched on the rim of the crater offering just 8 private tents, each graciously appointed with thick duvets, a dressing area, and a private en suite bathroom. The heart of the camp is the Dining Tent, beautifully furnished with grand sofas, lamps, and rugs. Gourmet dining is offered here or al fresco with wine, beer, and spirits served during meal time. The Camp’s privileged location is just 5 minutes away from the entry route that descends into the Crater.  Lemala Luxury CampHotel Class: Lodge This unique moving camp actually follows the Great Wildebeest Migration! From July through October, this intimate luxury camp sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking the great expanse of the northern Serengeti toward the Mara River which flows just a few minutes away. This privileged location affords guests the opportunity to witness the migration river crossings without large crowds of other visitors. In December, the Camp is tucked in a grove of Acacia trees near a spillway which flows from Lake Ndutu. The water and salts of the spillway attract large numbers of plains animals – and their predators who crouch not far away in the grasses that grow along the edges of the spillway. Regardless of seasonal location, each luxury tent sits on a wooden platform, stylishly decorated with a dressing area and private en suite bathroom. Guests dine in a cozily furnished Mess Tent, with beer, wine, and spirits available during meals.
Day 1 - Arrive Arusha, Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted and escorted to the deluxe Mountain Village Lodge set in the shadow of Mt. Meru, the second highest peak in Tanzania. Day 2 - Arusha This morning’s enlightening cultural excursion brings you to the Mulala Women’s Cooperative to learn about their successful work helping farm villages in the region. Following lunch at the charming Arusha Hotel, you’ll have your first thrilling game drive in Arusha National Park, an often overlooked gem of forests and lakes in the shadow of Mt. Meru. Meals B,L Day 3 - Arusha / Rift Valley / Lake Manyara This morning you journey into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park. Set at the foot of the Gregory Escarpment, this is one of the most dramatic points along the East African Rift, renowned as a photographer’s paradise with the perfect blend of gorgeous scenery and spectacular game. In addition to abundant birdlife, the Park is famous for its unusual tree-climbing lions that often spend the afternoons draped in the shady branches of Umbrella trees. You’ll arrive at your deluxe lodge in time for lunch. Set on a bluff overlooking the Lake with panoramic views across the Great Rift Valley, the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge offers spacious, private-verandah guestrooms that reflect local Masai architecture. Later in the afternoon, visit a local school and then depart on an exciting game drive in the National Park. Meals B,L,D Day 4 - Lake Manyara Today offers further insight into the culture and wildlife of the Great Rift Valley. We’ve arranged morning and afternoon game drives and time for you to explore a local village with your guide. Around midday, you’ll have a delightful lunch and opportunity to enjoy the fine amenities of your lodge, including an inviting, crystal-clear pool with stunning views across the Valley. Meals B,L,D Day 5 - Lake Manyara / Ngorongoro Conservation Area #WHS# Journey this morning to Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact caldera in the world – almost 12 miles across with an encircling volcanic rim that appears as a chain of mountains soaring 2,000 feet above the crater floor. You’ll have lunch at the intimate Lemala Ngorongoro Luxury Camp and enjoy a free afternoon here in this privileged location atop the rim of the crater. Join our fine naturalist guide for dinner – served in the elegant dining tent or al fresco, and then return to your luxurious tent for a peaceful slumber. Your spacious tent has a wooden platform, rugs, cozy beds with thick duvets, and private ensuite bathroom with shower. Meals B,L,D Day 6 - Ngorongoro Conservation Area After breakfast, descend to the crater floor for a half-day game viewing expedition. Almost like an immense fishbowl, this nearly treeless expanse is teeming with wildlife including the Big Five - plus hyena, hippo, gazelle, and numerous bird species. Today’s game viewing is sure to be an unforgettable travel experience! Meals B,L,D Day 7 - Ngorongoro / Olduvai Gorge / Serengeti National Park#WHS# Travel this morning to Olduvai Gorge. Often referred to as ‘The Cradle of Mankind,’ our modern understanding of human evolution began here with the pioneering work of Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey and their extraordinary archaeological finds. Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue on to Serengeti National Park, known by the Masai as Siringitu – ‘the place where the land moves on forever.’ Indeed, the wide open expanse of the Serengeti is truly awe-inspiring, unparalleled for it its natural beauty and renowned for its amazing concentration of plains game. Your afternoon journey, with some game-viewing en route, brings you to an early evening arrival at Lemala Serengeti Luxury Camp. Capturing the quintessential grand safari experience, these stylish luxury tents have wooden platforms, comfy beds, and a private ensuite bathroom with shower and dressing area. Dine tonight here at the Camp in the elegant, candle-lit dining tent. Meals B,L,D Day 8 - Serengeti National Park The Serengeti is famed for its unequalled concentration of animals, including the wildebeest and zebras that make up the Great Migration. Set on the plains of the Northern Serengeti, your luxury camp is ideally positioned for wildlife viewing, including migration crossings of the nearby Mara River and large numbers of herds that remain on the Serengeti even after the migration moves into the grasslands of the Masai Mara. Today, our expert safari guides will lead you on thrilling game drives across the vast expanses of the National Park. Meals B,L,D Day 9 - Serengeti National Park Another amazing day unfolds, with morning and afternoon game drives and opportunity to relax in the serene setting of your luxury camp, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Serengeti. Meals B,L,D Day 10 - Serengeti / Amboseli National Park, Kenya After breakfast, you’ll be escorted to the airstrip for the short flight to Arusha, where you’ll be greeted warmly at the airport to begin your journey across the border to Kenya. With game viewing en route, you arrive in time for dinner at the inviting Amboseli Serena Lodge, set in a grove of Acacia trees and surrounded by a sweeping expanse of rolling grassland under the looming silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro. Meals B,L,D Day 11 - Amboseli National Park Amboseli captures perfectly the adventurer’s picture of the quintessential African landscape; it’s a region of open plains punctuated by scenic woodlands and an abundance of wildlife, all set against the dramatic backdrop of Africa’s most famous mountain – Kilimanjaro rising to over 19,0000 feet. Today, we’ve arranged for morning and afternoon safari drives in this game-rich National Park. Meals B,L,D Day 12 - Amboseli / Masai Mara National Game Reserve After breakfast at the Lodge, you’ll be escorted to Nairobi for your short flight into the famed Masai Mara, longtime favorite of travel writers, film makers, and seasoned travelers. It is one of the few places on the Continent where visitors can see big game in the same super-abundance that existed a century ago! Upon arrival at the airstrip, you’ll be met by your guide and escorted to your deluxe lodge, the Fairmont Mara Safari Club. Set in a bend of the Mara River, your luxurious tented accommodations include four-poster, pillow-top beds and a private verandah overlooking the hippo and crocodile-filled river! Meals B,L,D Day 13 - Masai Mara National Game Reserve Set in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, the golden grasslands of the Mara - punctuated by acacia woodland - stretch to the horizon where rugged rocky hills shimmer in the distance. The valley floor is abundant with the Big Five, plus giraffe, zebra, rhino, cheetah, and more than 450 bird species including spectacular birds of prey like eagles and owls. You’ll have morning and afternoon game drives today with lunch, dinner and time to relax back at the Safari Club. Meals B,L,D Day 14 - Masai Mara / Nairobi After an early morning game drive and breakfast at the Safari Club, you’ll be escorted to the airstrip for the short flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you’ll have lunch at the famed Carnivore Restaurant and then visit the Giraffe Center and the Karen Blixen Museum, dedicated to the Danish author, more widely known as Isak Dinesen, who wrote Out of Africa. Our program finishes at the international airport for check-in to your return flight. Or extend your journey with our FreeStyle Add-ons, a convenient way to explore more of Africa and the world! Meals B,L
General Tours World Traveler Small Group Safari
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