Kenya & Tanzania: A Classic Safari The Maasai call it “Siringitu”
which means “the place where the land moves on forever.” Here columns of wildebeest plod along centuries-old migration routes; behind them, prides of lions prowl, hoping to happen upon a straggler. Elephants, buffaloes and hippos graze upon the large coarse grasses, while zebras and topi feast on what’s left behind. Look up to catch the swish of a leopard’s tail in the branches above or a long-necked giraffe nibbling on leaves. This is the Serengeti, one of the most spectacular places in the world to see wildlife. In Tanzania, you can find a birdwatcher’s paradise in Lake Manyara and Africa’s “Garden of Eden” in Ngorongoro Crater. The circle of life continues in the savannas of Kenya, where indescribable vignettes play out before your eyes...
1. ARRIVE ARUSHA, TANZANIA Tour begins: Mountain Village, Arusha. Transfers are included from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Mountain Village, Arusha, for an overnight stay.
2. BIRDS OF LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK Set out for a four-night safari to Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti plains, traveling through Lake Manyara National Park. Along with abundant giraffes, baboons and elephants, Lake Manyara is home to a multitude of birds, including great birds of prey. Continue on to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to some 30,000 large mammals. Please join us for a welcome reception and dinner at your lodge overlooking the vast and wildlife-lush Ngorongoro Crater far below. Meals BLD
3. A GARDEN OF EDEN IN NGORONGORO CRATER Experience the Africa of bygone days when you explore the “lost world” of Ngorongoro Crater, believed by many to have been Africa’s original “Garden of Eden.” Within this dormant volcano’s walls lie short grasslands, swamps, forests, fresh and saltwater lakes, inspiring continuous animal migration. From aboard your four-wheel-drive vehicle, you’ll have an opportunity to spot Africa’s renowned Big Five – buffalo, elephant, leopard, the black-maned lion and the endangered, rare black rhinoceros – as well as herds of zebras, wildebeests and gazelles. Today’s picnic lunch in the crater will be a highlight. Meals BLD
4. ANCIENT MAN IN OLDUVAI GORGE Your day begins with a visit to Olduvai Gorge, the world-famous paleoanthropological site studied by anthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey for more than 40 years, finding exceptional stone tools, animal bones and fossilized evidence of some of the earliest known human species. Enjoy game viewing as you drive to your wilderness lodge in Serengeti National Park; be prepared for bumps and bounces along unpaved roads. No matter how rough the ride, wait until you see your safari lodge in the Serengeti – it’s built for unprecedented pampering. Meals BLD
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 877-519-1035
Tauck Value Includes
Intimate safari groups limited to just 30 Tauck guests; game drives in 6-passenger, open-top vehicles with window seats for everyone, led by expert guides
Two-night stays in the legendary Serengeti National Park and Masai Mara game reserve, plus two nights in Amboseli National Park, with daily game drives
Hot air balloon ride at dawn over the Masai Mara game reserve, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush
Visits to the Sweetwater Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the William Holden Animal Orphanage
Overnight in a lodge built into the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, called Africa’s “Garden of Eden,” for its great views of the wildlife-rich wilderness and one of the oldest sites of habitation by our human predecessors
A private tour and lecture at the Cynthia Moss Elephant Research Center in Amboseli and a village weaving demonstration in Nanyuki, Kenya
A three-night stay at the Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club within view of Mount Kenya
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
36 meals (12 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 12 dinners); gratuities to local guides, service charges, admissions fees, taxes & porterage
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