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King Travelways Presents
TANZANIA
September 24-October 8, 2015
DAY 1 THU 24 SEP 2015
DEPART NEW YORK Depart New
York JFK on the overnight flight to Amsterdam.
DAY 2 FRI
25 SEP 2015 ARRIVE ARUSHA After connecting
in Amsterdam, fly to Kilimanjaro Airport (Arusha). Welcome to
Tanzania! Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Sleep well, your adventure begins in the morning. Lake Duluti
Serena Lodge
DAY 3 SAT 26 SEP 2015
ARUSHA-LAKE MANYARA (BLD)
Leaving Arusha this morning, you are quickly immersed in the
stunning landscapes around you. You will pass through the Masai
Steppe filled with many picturesque villages as well as maize, coffee
and banana plantations. At the town of Makuyuni, you will turn
northwest and continue the journey up through a scenic escarpment that brings you to Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. Settle in,
have lunch and soak in the stunning views from your perch on the
edge of the Rift Valley. Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
DAY 4 SUN 27 SEP 2015
LAKE MANYARA (BLD) After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Watch for
hippo in the Simba River, elephants in the forest and Cape buffalo
on the open plains at Mahali pa Nyati, which means “the place of
the buffalo” in Swahili. Birdwatchers, you have more than 400 species of birds to delight you. Return to the lodge for lunch. Later,
visit Mto Wa Mbu, where you have time to walk through the village
and experience a taste of Tanzanian culture. There are 120 tribes
represented at Mto Wa Mbu. Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
DAY 5 MON 28 SEP 2015 LAKE MANYARA-SERENGETI NORTH
(BLD) Leave Manyara this morning and drive across the plains,
stopping for a picnic lunch enroute to the Serengeti. Serengeti
National Park is Tanzania’s largest and most famous park, and it has
the largest concentration of migratory game animals in the world.
It is also famous for its huge lion population and is one of the best
places on the continent to see them. The park’s 5,700 square miles
makes it larger than the state of Connecticut. Altitude varies from
3,120 to 6,070 feet. Nearly 500 species of birds and 35 species of
large plains animals can be found in the Serengeti. Arrive at the
brand new Serengeti Explorer Camp in time for lunch and then
later, an afternoon game drive. Serengeti Explorer Camp
DAY 6 & 7
TUE & WED 29 & 30 SEP 2015 SERENGETI NORTH
(BLD) In the local vernacular, Serengeti means ‘the endless plains
that go up to the sky’. The Serengeti is also famous for the big
cats. Thanks to the large food supply provided by the plains game,
the big cats are also found in large numbers. Cheetahs love the
kopjes as they provide excellent vantage points for spotting prey.
If you are lucky you might spot the fringe-eared oryx or the shy
klipspringer. Watch the rocks for the rock hyrax...the closest relative
to the elephant! Bird lovers will be busy checking off species from
their list. Look for the Ruppell’s long tailed starling, Griffon vulture,
kori bustard, ostrich and the colorful lilac-breasted roller - to name
just a few. Enjoy two full days of game viewing. Serengeti Explorer
Camp
DAY 8 THU 01 OCT 2015
SERENGETI SOUTH (BLD) Today,
move further south in the Serengeti, following the path of the
migration, and your luxury camp located in the Moru Kopjes area.
Paying homage to the mobile camps of the 1930’s, a time when
an African safari was truly a journey into the unknown, Serengeti
Pioneer Camp’s ‘zero footprint’ and close proximity to nature
combines to make an unmistakably distinctive and truly individual
offering. Comprising of ten-tented accommodations, all of which
have en-suite facilities including a flushing toilet, vanity basin, and
showers, the tent interiors are designed to evoke the very best of an
era long-gone but certainly not forgotten. Serengeti Pioneer Camp
DAY 9 FRI
02 OCT 2015 SERENGETI SOUTH (BLD) Enjoy a
full day of game viewing. Game viewing in the Serengeti is never
disappointing, as the park has one of the highest concentrations of
game in Tanzania. Plains game like Coke’s hartebeest, Thomson’s
gazelle and Grant’s gazelle are plentiful. So too are buffalo and wildebeests. Wildebeests sometimes bear the brunt of jokes because
of their “funny looking” appearance. Some say the wildebeest was
made of spare parts. But it has adapted well to the environment
and the sheer number of wildebeests on the plains will amaze you.
Serengeti Pioneer Camp
DAY 10 SAT 03 OCT 2015
SERENGETI-NGORONGORO (BLD)
Your drive continues on to Ngorongoro today and Oldeani
Ngorongoro Lodge. Reminiscent of an old hunting lodge. Oldeani
Ngorongoro Lodge welcomes guests with large overstuffed chairs,
rich wood decor and warm welcoming fireplaces throughout.
Cottages are spread throughout the grounds, with vegetable patches
lining the paths and panoramic vistas through your large glass
doors. Oldeani Ngorongoro Lodge
DAY 11 SUN 04 OCT 2015
NGORONGORO (BLD) Ngorongoro
Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and is also one
of the world’s seven natural wonders and is believed to support
the largest density of predators in Africa. A highlight awaits this
runs through the park), Tarangire is a haven for wildlife and you
might find high concentrations of plains game like Thomson’s gazelle, buffalo, eland, hartebeest, impala, waterbuck and much more.
There are 8 distinct zones in Tarangire, from seasonal swamps to
open plains and acacia woodland. Look (and listen) for the spotted
hyena whose distinctive “whoop” is often heard through the still
of the night. Thanks to the plentiful supply of food, predators like
lion, leopard and cheetah are well represented in Tarangire. More
than 300 species of birds have been recorded in Tarangire, so keep
your eyes peeled for the bateleur eagle, ground hornbill and abundant species of bee-eaters and rollers. Tarangire River Camp
DAY 14 WED 07 OCT 2015
TARANGIRE-ARUSHA-DEPART (BD)
Your time in the bush has come to an end. Drive back to Arusha,
where there is time to shop and have lunch on your own. Day
rooms are available at the Lake Duluti Serena for freshening up
before your flight home. Enjoy a light dinner before transferring to
the airport to board your flight to Amsterdam and beyond.
DAY 15 THU 08 OCT 2015
ARRIVE NEW YORK After connecting
in Amsterdam, arriving back in New York later today. Welcome
Home!
Serengeti Pioneer Camp
morning as we drive through the conservation area to the rim of
the crater. We then descend through the early morning mists 2,000
feet into the crater for game viewing.
This is a microcosm, Africa in miniature, where we will see the
animals at close distance. Lions will lope along the paths close to
our vehicle, spotted hyenas will lie besides the road, elephant are
in the forest and perhaps a leopard hiding in the tree limbs, large
herds of cape buffalo will approach and stare, perhaps we might
see a cheetah stalking a kill, the black rhino appears, and the pods
of hippo floating and grunting in the pool will watch as we eat our
picnic lunch. Watch out for the monkeys and baboons, and the kite
birds eager to steal your lunch. This is just a sampling of this very
important day! Oldeani Ngorongoro Lodge
DAY 12 MON 05 OCT 2015
NGORONGORO-TARANGIRE (BLD)
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire. Tarangire River Camp is set
within 25,000 hectares of concession area, included on the land is
a branch of the Tarangire River itself, which the camp overlooks.
The property is in a great location for game viewing since it is only
3.5km from the main entrance to Tarangire National Park.
Traditional grass thatching adorns the roof of the main lodge
structure, which is set off the ground on an elevated deck. The
breezy lounge boasts ample seating in a relaxing open-air environment. The dining area, where culturally inspiring meals are served,
consists of simple safari style seating and the elevated position
allows for excellent views over the riverbank below. We will head
out on an afternoon game drive. Tarangire River Camp
DAY 13 TUE 06 OCT 2015
Oldeani Ngorongoro Lodge
TARANGIRE (BLD) Enjoy a full day of
game activities in the park. Thanks to the Tarangire River (which
Tarangire River Camp
Land Only Per Person Prices in US Dollars
Per Person
Sharing Twin
Per Person Sharing Twin Bedded Room
$7,915
Single Room Supplement
$1,515
Estimated International Airfare from New York JFK
$1,700
Land only prices do not include international airfare. Estimated airfare shown
above; exact prices available at the time of booking.
United Travel Group standard Terms & Conditions (including cancellation
penalties) apply. Details available on request.
TOUR FEATURES INCLUDE
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First Class accommodations on twin/double - bedded basis with
en-suite facilities
Full breakfast daily, lunches and dinners as shown in the itinerary by BLD
Serengeti Explorer Camp and Pioneer Camp includes house
soft drinks, local wines and spirits
All park entry fees, hotel service charges and taxes
Transport in Tanzania by 4x4 safari vehicles with English speaking driver/guide
Bottled water during game drives
UTG baggage tags and small travel bag
UTG Exclusive Safari Delay Protection including up to $500
Trip Delay and Baggage Delay Protection, up to $1,000
Baggage Delay Protection and $100,000 Medical Evacuation
Protection
TOUR FEATURES DO NOT INCLUDE
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Visa and passport fees. International Airfares
Items of a personal nature such as beverages, laundry, phone
calls and meals not specified in the itinerary.
Gratuities to driver/guides
Tips to porters, wait staff or hotel staff.
Optional Travel Cancellation/Interruption Insurance
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