Karibu Travels & Tours Profile Welcome to Karibu Travels & Tours Ltd a very competent organizer of travel arrangements, from Kenya to destinations all over the word. Karibu has also had the pleasure of bringing tourists to Kenya and Africa from other parts of the world. Our offices are located at Sclaters House 1st floor, Parklands road in the city of Nairobi. Though small in size, karibu through its competent and dedicated staff has managed to provide excellent services to its customers increasing the perceived value of the company products and services. Karibu enjoys a cordial relationship with other players in the industry (i.e hotels, Airlines and other suppliers). This has enabled us to get very good rates, a benefit that we have always passed to our esteemed customers’ with pleasure. This publication is going to take you through the services that we offer as a travel solution provider and much more information that you will find helpful while planning for your trip. We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all our dear customers who have supported our ideas to the level that we have reached. As a company we promise to keep on doing better by bringing in more variety to the services that we offer. Our Vision Karibu travels and tour believes in Customer satisfaction and can be emphasized by our mission statement that says, “We aim to be the leading Travel and Tourism service provider in terms of promoting customer value from the customers’ definition of value”. We are working very hard to learn all our customers’ needs and satisfy them beyond their expectations. Our Mission Our mission is to be the best travel service provider in Kenya. We aim to achieve this through continuous research of our customers’ needs and expectations. Each time we serve the customer the experience should be different even if the service remains the same. We do commit ourselves to working in good relationships with all the stake holders in the industry for the sake of providing quality services. Our Values As a Travel service provider we believe in the following:Integrity Excellence Commitment to our customers Service Minimum Travel Services Trip Planning: We offer advice on travel formalities expected to be fulfilled before, during and after your trip. These formalities include travel documents, Visas, Immigration, Health, Weather/Climate, Customs and Security. AirTravel Formalities: Information is also provided on air travel formalities to the passenger by our travel consultants through Email Fare Quotation: Our experienced travel consultants are trained to advice clients on the most convenvinient times/cost effective schedules and fares. Whenever possible, optional itineraries will be given to travelers for consideration. Ticket delivery: Normal Ticket delivery, we will send you the tickets through email or our messengers will deliver tickets and/or hotel vouchers once issued, to your offices in accordance with your requirements. Last-Minute/Emergency Ticket Requirements, travel plans often change unexpectedly, making short notice or en-route ticketing a must. In these instances KTTL will do the special arrangements to be provided to deliver tickets to the passengers. Product and services for Travellers: Visas: KTTL experience with international travelers has allowed us to establish close working relationship with consular staff (offices). Our ability to expedite visas is one of the keys to our success with international travelers. We will provide you with such assistance, based on the following conditions: - Services request are associated with an international itinerary and ticket booked through us. Service requests are made at least a week before departure. KTTL will charge for the administration of visa. You will pay actual fees imposed by Embassies and Consulates plus a reasonable service fee. Airport Transfers:KTTL provides its client with one of the most valued service of transfers within the Nairobi City area to and from Jomo Kenyatta Airport to all travelers ticketed by on International travel. Our transfers Rates to different areas in Nairobi will be provided on request. This service is available up to and until two hours before check-in time. Self driven Karibu travels cars: has an assortment of cool self driven cars that are available for a full day disposal. We offer the most competitive rates in town. Cruises: KTTL has very affordable cruise itineraries in the east African waters.fo those interested in international cruises you don't have to look any further, all the information you require shall be provided to you while you save your time for other important things. Tours and Karibu travels safaris: & tours will offer custom made safaris to areas of individual interest. Air and Road packages for the parks are available to (Mara, Samburu, Tsavo, Amboseli, Mt. Elgon, Mt. Kenya, Serengeti, Ngorongoro etc), special Package to Mombasa, Lamu and Zanzibar. Hotel reservations made upon request in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Our Wildlife mainsafaris strength is in the following area: Wedding &Honey moon packages, Weekend getaways Beach safaris Flight packages Shopping festivals Group safaris Educational trips Camping, Balloon safaris, East African coast cruise We are now exploring into Medical tourism and tele medicine. For the last few months we have sent quite number of patients to India foe medical attention. We have provided them with a team of excellent medical specialists to examine and treat them of any illnesses. All this is done without compromising the level of comfort. The hospitals involved offer 5 tar service at very affordable rates. Profile SUDHIR PATHAK MANAGING DIRECTOR VIKRAM DAVE DIRECTOR FINANCIAL CONTOLLER NEHA DAVE DIRECTOR ACCOUNTANT GENERAL MANAGER TOUR MANAGER Karibu Travels & Tours WELCOME TO MAGICAL KENYA Kenya is a land richly endowed by nature, situated on the east coast of Africa. It is a land where one can view snow-capped mountains one day and laze on palm fringed beaches the next. The lush farmlands contrast with the harsh desert area and the misty highlands with the sun-kissed savannah. Cosmopolitan cities are set amidst the last bastions of great herds of roaming wildlife. Kenya offers the traveller a great safari attraction. It is also a country of great diversity with much more to offer than only splendid wildlife. The outdoor enthusiast has a host of choices for adventure. From the coastbeaches and water-based activities, to the mountains which present a challenge to hikers and climbers. The rolling savannahs are a game-viewers paradise. The country offers fabulous scenery and a variety of tribal cultures. From its central location, the sacred peaks of Mt Kenya which reign over a landscape primarily covered by grasslands and thorn trees, much of it enclosed within its many parks and reserves. Kenya has a sophisticated tourism infrastructure, with Nairobi and Mombasacontrolling the majority of the tourism trade. The people are friendly and visitors can choose to do as little or as much as they like, and the combination of wildlife, together with its beaches and mountains, make Kenya a fantastic holiday destination. History & People Kenya has known the presence of humankind since the very earliest development of our species. Moreover, the region has long been a migratory path, passed through by wave upon wave of peoples from all over Africa and, later, from the Middle East as well. By the 10th century or so, the region had developed its own lingua franca, Swahili, which is a Bantu language heavily overlaid with Arabic. Among other familiar words, safari is Swahili, meaning simply travel. With the arrival of the Portuguese at the end of the 15th century, the East African coastal region was for a time dominated by the Europeans. However, in 1729 the Portuguese were expelled, to be replaced by two Arab dynasties. Arab rule lasted until the end of the 18th century, when Kenya passed into the British sphere of influence. The country became independent in 1963. Although it has experienced its share of internal and external strife, Kenya has in recent years been moving toward a more stable, multi-party political system. Kenya's population is overwhelmingly (97%) comprised of people of African descent, though that group is composed of over 70 different tribal groups. Among the most significant are the Kikuyu, Kamba, Gusii, Luhya, and Luo. Kenya's primary languages are English and Swahili, though regional tribal languages abound. Kenya Safari Style Experience a different safari every day Kenya offers the traveller an unparalleled range of options. The incredible diversity of landscapes, cultures, wildlife and activities mean endless opportunities. With so many choices at hand, some people find the prospect of planning a trip quite daunting. It doesn’t have to be that way. In Kenya it is very easy to plan and prepare for a safari that is as individual as you are, and that satisfies your own personal needs and interests. If you are planning a trip, use this website to explore Kenya in advance, and decide where you would like to go, what you would like to see and what you would like to do. Here are a few important first points to think about: How Long and How Far? Kenya offers a diverse range of environments all within relatively close proximity to one another, and has an excellent domestic travel infrastructure. This means that you can choice to either stay based in a single location or to move around the country and see a range of different places. Your first decision should be how long you want to stay and how much you want to see. Staying in a single place lets you explore that area in great detail. In wilderness areas, this is the best way to really get to experience many facets of an ecosystem. Kenya’s rich diversity of wildlife means that no two experiences in the wild are ever the same. For couples, Kenya is a perfect destination for a relaxing break. We have many secluded, private guesthouses, camps and hotels ideal for romantic stays or honeymoons. Kenya is also a great family destination. Kids love Kenya, and the sights and experiences of a safari can outdo any theme park. There are hotels that cater especially for families and have special facilities, programs and safari guides for children. Your own Style Look at as many options as you can before you come to Kenya. Each day you’ll experience and see completely different things. Try and plan for the perfect safari for yourself. If you want five Spending time in a single location also allows you to really get star Luxury accommodation you’ll be spoilt for choice. But if you to know and learn from the local cultures, and to get to know want to really rough it and experience life away from the trappings of civilization it can be equally easily arranged. locals on an individual level. Alternatively, it is possible in Kenya to take a safari to a completely different destination every single day. This is a good option for travellers who like variety of experience and environment. In a single trip to Kenya, you can visit tropical forests, beautiful beaches, and deserts, climb mountains and explore the wild. Think about how you are going to get around and how long it will take. Do you want to be use light aircraft to avoid long road trips, or do you enjoy the experience of driving through the countryside? It is possible to plan a safari that blends adventure and relaxation, luxury and natural simplicity, social experiences and solitude. Another choice is to decide on 2 or 3 destinations and spend a Consider trying several different experiences and seeing this great few days exploring each one. The choice is yours. When you are land from several different perspectives. planning your trip, think about how many destinations you’d In Kenya, you can experience a different safari every day. like to visit and how long you’ll spend in each one. Who to Bring Whether you are travelling solo or looking for a family trip, Kenya has plenty of options to suit. Think in advance about whether or not you’d like to join an organized safari group, or have your own private transport and guides. Kenya has plenty to keep the single traveller busy. Organized safaris and camping trips are often great social experiences and a good way to meet other travellers. Kenya is popular with independent travellers, and is quite easy to meet up with travelling companions on the road. ELEPHANT TRAIL Day 1: Nairobi On arrival at JKIA you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel. All meals on own arrangement. Overnight accommodation at Nairobi Serena Hotel or similar Day 2: Amboseli After breakfast drive south to Amboseli National Park via Nairobi arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon game viewing with the immense grandeur of Mt Kilimanjaro in the background. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge or Similar B,L,D. Day 3: Amboseli After breakfast full day game drive (option of 2 short game drive i.e early morning and afternoon) All meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge Day 4. Amboseli - Aberdares After breakfast, drive to Nairobi. On arrival; you will be transferred to JKIA for your departure flight. EXPLORE KENYA Day 1: Nairobi On arrival at JKIA you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel. All meals and overnight at Nairobi Serena Hotel or Similar Day 2: Nairobi- Maasai mara After breakfast depart to Mara arriving at the camp for late lunch. Afternoon check in you will depart for the first game drive later to return for dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge or similar L, D Day 3: Maasai Mara After breakfast full day game drive (option of 2 short game drive i.e early morning and afternoon) All meals and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge Day 4: Maasai Mara- Lake Nakuru Distance: 200 km (3 hrs.) After breakfast, depart to Lake Nakuru National Park via Nyahururu Falls, formerly Thomson Falls. Arrive for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon game drive for a truly remarkable tour that includes Flamingoes as well as the rare white rhino in this world famous ornithological paradise with over 450 species of birdlife. Dinner & overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or Similar, B,L,D. Day 5: Lake Nakuru- Amboseli After breakfast drive south to Amboseli National Park via Nairobi arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon game viewing with the immense grandeur of Mt Kilimanjaro in the background. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge or Similar B,L,D. Day 6: Amboseli After breakfast full day game drive (option of 2 short game drive i.e early morning and afternoon) All meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge camel rides and night game drives. Lunch, dinner & overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp, B,L,D. Day 6 Sweetwaters- Lake Nakuru Distance: 200 km (3 hrs.) After breakfast, depart to Lake Nakuru National Park via Nyahururu Falls, formerly Thomson Falls. Arrive for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon game drive for a truly remarkable tour that includes Flamingoes as well as the rare white rhino in this world famous ornithological paradise with over 450 species of birdlife. Dinner & overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or Similar, B,L,D. Day 7: Amboseli- Tsavo West After breakfast, drive to Tsavo West National Park. The Park is a vast expansion of African savanna with a more diverse array of habitats which include open plains, semi desert scrub, woodland, Chyulu Hills and rock outcrops. Dinner and overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge or Similar Day 8: Tsavo West- Mombasa After breakfast, drive to Mombasa. Arrive for lunch (on own arrangement). Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Serena Beach Hotel D Day 7: Lake Nakuru- Maasai mara After breakfast depart to Mara (approx. 6 hrs.’ drive) arriving at the camp for late lunch. Afternoon check in you will depart for the first game drive later to return for dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge or similar L, D Day 8: Maasai Mara After breakfast full day game drive (option of 2 short game drive i.e early morning and afternoon) All meals and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge. Day 9 & 10: Mombasa Spend the day at leisure. B,D Day 9: Departure After breakfast, drive to Nairobi. On arrival; you will be transferred to JKIA for your departure flight. Day 11: Mombasa- Nairobi After breakfast, you will be transferred to Mombasa International airport to connect with your departure flight. MAGICAL MARA KENYA CLASSIC TRAIL Day 1: Nairobi On arrival at JKIA you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel. All meals and overnight at Nairobi Serena Hotel or Similar Day 2: Nairobi- Amboseli After breakfast drive south to Amboseli National Park via Nairobi arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon game viewing with the immense grandeur of Mt Kilimanjaro in the background. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge or Similar B,L,D. Day 3: Amboseli After breakfast full day game drive (option of 2 short game drive i.e early morning and afternoon) All meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge Day 4. Amboseli - Aberdares Distance: 365 km. (4.5 hours) Cross the Kenyan Highlands, through pineapple and coffee plantations, to your "base hotel" in time for lunch. Afternoon transfer to The Ark or Treetops for an floodlit game viewing. L,D. Day 5. Aberdares - Sweetwaters Distance: 150 km (2 hr. 30 min). After breakfast drive South to this private game sanctuary. Afternoon game viewing is offered but there are optional activities as walking safaris, Day 1: Nairobi On arrival at JKIA you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel. Meals on own arrangement. Overnight accommodation at Nairobi Serena Hotel or similar L, D . Day 2: Nairobi- Maasai mara After breakfast drive to Mara arriving at the camp for late lunch. Afternoon check in you will depart for the first game drive later to return for dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge or similar B,L, D. Day 3: Maasai Mara After breakfast full day game drive (option of 2 short game drive i.e early morning and afternoon) All meals and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge B, L, D Day 4: Departure After breakfast, drive to Nairobi. On arrival; you will be transferred to JKIA for your departure flight. NOTHERN TRAIL Day 1: Nairobi On arrival at JKIA you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel. All meals and overnight at Nairobi Serena or Similar. Day 2: Nairobi- Mt. Kenya After breakfast, cross the Kenyan Highlands, through pineapple and coffee plantations, to your hotel in time for lunch. Afternoon game viewing on stilts. Dinner and overnight at Serena Mt. Lodge. B L,D. Day 3: Mt.Kenya - Sweetwaters Distance: 150 km (2 hr. 30 min). After breakfast drive South to this private game sanctuary. Afternoon game viewing is offered but there are optional activities as walking safaris, camel rides and night game drives. Lunch, dinner & overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp, B,L,D. Day 4: Sweetwaters- Samburu After breakfast drive to Samburu National reserve arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Game Lodge or similar. Day 5: Samburu Full day in Samburu with game drives. (Optional visits to Samburu villages). All meals and overnight at Samburu Game Lodge. Day 6: Samburu- Lake Naivasha After breakfast, depart to Lake Naivasha. Arrive for lunch . spend the afternoon at leisure or with optionl activities offered by your host. Dinner & overnight at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge or Similar, B,L,D. Day 7: Lake Nakuru- Maasai mara After breakfast depart to Mara (approx. 6 hrs.’ drive) arriving at the camp for late lunch. Afternoon check in you will depart for the first game drive later to return for dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge or similar L, D. Day 8: Maasai Mara After breakfast full day game drive (option of 2 short game drive i.e early morning and afternoon) All meals and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge. Day 9: Departure After breakfast, drive to Nairobi. On arrival; you will be transferred to JKIA for your departure flight. Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Day 1 – Kigali Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by Jambo tours representative, outside the airport arrivals section and transferred to your hotel. Accommodation at Kigali Serena/Flame Tree BB Day 2 – Volcanoes National Park Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a City Tour of Kigali. (Cost of city tour included) The history of Rwanda dates back centuries, Kigali has been a part of it for 100 years. Founded in 1907 as a German settlement, Kigali did not become the capital until Rwanda’s independence in 1962 when it replaced the colonial seat of power in Butare. Visit the Kandt museum, see old Kigali and the craft centres then visit the genocide memorial site. Learn about Rwanda’s history from pre-colonial times to the 1994 genocide; learn about other genocides in the world and how this country has dealt with that past. Tour more and see the new developments in Rwanda; the recovery has been incredible, a testament to humankind’s resilience. Lunch in Kigali. Later, depart Kigali and drive to Ruhengeri. Approximately 2.5 hrs arriving in the early evening at the Volcanoes National park. In the evenings, Optional Intore, Cultural Dancers troupe will spice your stay with memorable Rwandan dances. (At an extra cost per person). Overnight at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge/ Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Home Inn (L- DBB) Day 3: – Kigali / Departure - Gorilla Trek Breakfast at the lodge. 0700 hrs: Registration is a simple process where the park staff determines which group of gorillas you will visit. The park staff discusses your fitness level and advises you of the trekking times and conditions to the various groups based upon their location in the park the previous evening. There are a total of 88 gorilla permits available each day with a maximum of eight trekkers visiting any one group. Once the trekkers are put into groups, each group’s Lead Guide briefs the trekkers of the trekking procedures as well as the “do’s and don’ts” while in the presence of gorillas. After the briefing, trekkers return to their respective vehicles for the drive up the mountain to the starting point. Trekking can take from two to six or more hours if the gorillas move before the park rangers locate them the next morning. The guides stop frequently to allow trekkers a chance to rest and take photos along the way. After the trek, rejoin your driver Guide for a transfer to your lodge for lunch. After lunch, depart from foothills of the volcanoes and drive south past coffee, tea and banana plantations on a scenic drive to Kigali. Everything and everywhere, sheer green and hanging on the hills; Rwanda truly - land of a thousand fertile green hills. (Approximately 2.5 hrs). Later, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (Cost of flight not included). Costs Includes: Airport transfers and assistance Accommodation in Kigali on Bed and breakfast basis Accommodation at Lodge / hotel on Full board City Tour of Kigali Private transport in a 4x4 Land cruiser Services of an English speaking driver-guide One gorilla permit (Cost given separate from Per person cost- Subject to change) Bottled drinking water while trekking and in vehicle All taxes on the services quoted above Costs Excludes: Meals and beverages, other than specified. International, regional and local Airfares. Airport taxes. Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas. Excess baggage charges levied by airlines. Gratuities to driver/guides and other conveyance attendants. Laundry and other items of a personal nature such drinks, telephone calls ETC Personal and baggage insurance. Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above. Insurance coverage is available for Baggage, Accident and Trip Cancellation/Interruption at special low cost group rates. Ruhengeri area is located at 2400 meters above sea level and is chilly early morning and evening. While trekking, it can rain unexpectedly, hence waterproof clothing is a good essential including zip lock bags for cameras and film. You will also need boots that can cope with some mud Gorilla permits are only confirmed upon payment of a deposit .The balance payable 60 days before trekking date. (Non refundable). ZANZIBAR Zanzibar, the majestic spice island of the Indian Ocean. These are two main islands of Unguja and Pemba. Over centuries different cultures have influenced Zanzibar to become what it is today. Sumerians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Phonecians, Indians, Chinese, Persians, Portuguese, Omani Arabs, Dutch and British have settled here at one time or another and influenced the local culture into the present fusion. Day 1: Zanzibar Arrive at the Zanzibar airport, you will be received by our representative and then transferred to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. Overnight at your hotel. Day 2 & 3: Spend the day at leisure or with optional excursions such us stone town tour, spice tour, sandbank tour, Prison island tour, sunset cruise. B,D Day 4: Depart After breakfast transfer to airport for your onward flight home. The Best of Tanzania Day 1 Arusha - Lake Manyara Arrive at Kilimanjaro International airport where you will be met by your private driver/guide who will escort you for the duration of your safari in Tanzania. Transfer from Arusha to Lake Manyara Serena Lodge in time for lunch. This afternoon enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park in search of the elusive tree-climbing lion. Lake Manyara Serena Lodge is dramatically situated on top of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment, overlooking the vast expanse of the Great Rift Valley. The 66 rooms blend gracefully with the serene natural surroundings and the lodge is located only a few minutes from Lake Manyara National Park. For those who want some time out of their vehicles, the lodge supports a number of nature trails and also has a resident naturalist to enhance the experience. Guests may also choose to relax at an observation post or by the pool. Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge Day 2 Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro Crater This morning is at leisure before transferring to Gibbs Farm, located in the Ngorongoro Crater highlands, for lunch. Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest unbroken caldera in the world and the first sight of it is breathtaking. Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge is situated on the eastern rim of the crater. The 92 rooms of the lodge are built in the traditional African rondavel style. There is a beautifully designed dining room, a bar, a well-stocked gift shop and a swimming pool. Overnight: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Meal Plan: B,L,D Day 3 Ngorongoro Crater Enjoy an early breakfast before venturing out on your game drive. From your lodge on the crater rim descend to the crater floor by 4WD safari vehicle for a morning unlike any other you will experience in Africa. Spot some of the rarer species in Africa like the black rhino against the spectacular backdrop of the crater’s forest covered walls. Enjoy a picnic lunch amongst the hippos and birds before visiting a Maasai village this afternoon. The floor of the crater is only 100 square miles but is home to around 30,000 animals with a high concentration of predators and some of the finest black-maned lions in Africa. Rhinos can be seen with calves at heel. Eland and waterbuck appear not to notice the human visitors, enabling photographers to shoot at ease. On the lake in the middle of the crater you may see thousands of flamingos, fluttering and shimmering like a pink heat haze. Zebra and wildebeest account for almost half the animals - gazelle, buffalo, eland, hartebeest and wart hog can also be seen. Overnight: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Meal Plan: B,L,D Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti Following breakfast this morning transfer to Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of mankind, made famous by Dr Leaky’s discovery of fossil fragments dating back some 3.5 million years. After a picnic lunch continue the drive to your lodge, centrally located in the Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game viewing en route. Serengeti Serena Lodge is located high on a hill offering magnificent views of the Serengeti Plains. The lodge is pure Africa. Rustic and natural, circular like an African village, its 66 rooms make up a series of rondavels. The simple style is enhanced with sophisticated detail in the form of traditional handicraft, such as wood carvings, beadwork and pottery designs. The lodge offers its own unique game trails devised in conjunction with park consultants to allow enjoyment of the Serengeti’s unequalled variety of game. Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge Meal Plan: B,L,D Day 5 Serengeti Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti by 4WD vehicle with thrilling morning and afternoon game drives. Whether this is your first time on safari or a return trip, the Serengeti will not disappoint. The Serengeti National Park is arguably the most famous national park in the world. The Serengeti perhaps defines the safari experience as surely as the wildlife that inhabits it. Established in 1951, and covering an area of almost 15,000 square kilometers, an area comparable to the state of Connecticut or Northern Ireland, the Serengeti hosts a fantastically diverse ecosystem. The principal attraction of the Serengeti is the passing of the wildebeest migration, when 1.5 million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of zebra, gazelle and other game that follow close behind make their way across the plains, stalked by the inevitable predators who make the most of the feast close at hand. Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge Meal Plan: B,L,D Day 6 Serengeti - Zanzibar Following breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred by private vehicle to your beach resort. Breezes Beach Club is situated along a pristine, untouched beach, stretching as far as the eye can see. It is located on the eastern side of the island, near the village of Bwejuu approximately one hour from the airport. The hotel has a swimming pool, fitness and aerobics centre, water sports centre, floodlit tennis court, scuba diving, Makuti a-la carte restaurant, Breakers lunch restaurant, The Safari bar, Upepo Lounge and Mutiny Pool Bar. Overnight: Breezes Beach Club Day 7 Zanzibar Enjoy the day doing as much or as little as you please. You may like to take an optional trip to explore the old Stone Town, a spice farm or Jozani Forest to see the Red colobus monkey which is endemic to Zanzibar (tours not included). Alternatively you may prefer to just relax at your resort or pamper yourself at the spa, enjoy yoga or meditation. There is also a water sports centre for snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing or canoeing and a licensed PADI dive centre. Overnight: Breezes Beach Club Meal Plan: B,D Day 8 Zanzibar Enjoy another full day at your idyllic beach resort. Overnight: Breezes Beach Club Meal Plan: B,D Day 9 Depart Zanzibar Transfer to the airport for your onward international flight. CLASSIC TANZANIA Arrive Kilimanjaro - Arusha Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International airport you will be met and transferred by private vehicle to your lodge set on a coffee plantation in Arusha. The remainder of your day is at leisure. Arusha Coffee Lodge is located on a coffee plantation on the outskirts of Arusha. Designed around the original plantation houses but completely renovated to achieve the highest standards of comfort, the décor is luxuriant and stylish with undertones of the bygone days of early exploration. Each of the 18 plantation houses has been lavishly furnished and features a split level living area and a private deck. The lodge also boasts a coffee shop, patisserie, conference facilities and a swimming pool. Overnight: Arusha Coffee Lodge Meal Plan: D Day 2 Arusha - Tarangire Today meet your private driver/guide in the lobby of your lodge for a short briefing before transferring to Swala Camp located within Tarangire National Park. This afternoon enjoy a game drive in Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is noted for its elephant population and spectacular baobabs of every shape creating a beautiful setting for your safari. Swala Camp is located under a majestic umbrella of acacia trees at the southwestern part of the park. The camp offers a peaceful setting for the traveller after a long day of game viewing. The camp is comprised of nine double tents and a mess tent with a common room. All tents face east overlooking the marshland and watering hole which are regularly visited by lions, buffalo and elephants. Overnight: Tarangire Sopa Lodge Meal Plan: B,L,D Day 3 Tarangire - Ngorongoro Crater Following an early breakfast, head out on a game drive before leaving Tarangire for Ngorongoro Crater highlands. Transfer to your lodge located adjacent to the Ngorongoro Conservation area. This afternoon is at leisure to participate in one of the many activities on offer at your lodge including coffee tasting, guided walks on the estate, bike riding or horse back riding. The Manor at Ngorongoro is reminiscent of an elegant, up country farm home in the Cape Dutch style of architecture. With its 20 luxurious guest cottage suites, this is a luxury safari experience fusing East African safari hospitality with old world Afro-European architecture and décor. Overnight: Ngorongoro Manor Meal Plan: B,L,D Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater Enjoy an early breakfast before transferring to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend to the crater floor by 4WD safari vehicle for a game drive unlike any other you will experience in Africa with the forest-covered crater walls rising around you. Enjoy a picnic lunch amongst the hippos and birds before visiting a Maasai village this afternoon. The floor of the crater is only 100 square miles but is home to around 30,000 animals with a high concentration of predators and some of the finest black-maned lions in Africa. Rhinos can be seen with calves at heel. Eland and waterbuck appear not to notice the human visitors, enabling photographers to shoot at ease. On the lake in the middle of the crater you may see thousands of flamingos, fluttering and shimmering like a pink heat haze. Zebra and wildebeest account for almost half the animals - gazelle, buffalo, eland, hartebeest and wart hog can also be seen. Overnight: Ngorongoro Manor Meal Plan: B,L,D Day 5 Depart Ngorongoro Crater This morning transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Upon arrival you will be met and assisted with your onward flight. Karibu Karibu Travels & Tours Ltd, P.O.Box 14252 - 00800, Nairobi Kenya. Tel: +254-20-4454104/2048152 Fax: +254-20-4454105 Mobile: 0733-761500, 0728-651299 Email: [email protected] website:www.karibu-travels.com
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