LAND TOUR Tanzania's Great Migration Safari

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1 LAND TOUR Tanzania's Great Migration Safari JANUARY 31 FEBRUARY 10, 2019

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3 Contents 5 Itinerary REGISTRATION 10 Important Information 13 Registration Form Central Serengeti Nyumba Camp Eastern Serengeti Ecosystem KENYA Southern Serengeti Nyumba Camp TANZANIA SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK Olduvai Gorge Gibb s Farm LOLIONDO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA Ngorongoro Nyumba Camp Ngorongoro Crater Arusha MOUNT KILIMANJARO Kilimanjaro International Airport TANZANIA'S GREAT MIGRATION SAFARI JANUARY 31 FEBRUARY 10, 2019 Photography: Michelle Valberg, Clayton Anderson 3

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5 LAND TOUR Tanzania's Great Migration Safari JANUARY 31 FEBRUARY 10, 2019 $9,395 usd based on double occupancy Single Supplement Price: $600 usd Optional Serengeti Balloon Safari: $550 usd Duration: 11 days Starts & Ends: Arusha, Tanzania Max Travellers: 16 Fitness Level: Easy Africa: Culture and tradition, song and story. Wildlife beyond your wildest dreams. The sights, sounds and smells of the Serengeti. An African adventure awaits An African safari is a globetrotter s fantasy. The great migration on the Serengeti plain is among the planet s most incredible phenomena. Travel in small numbers, with experienced local guides. Stay in rustic luxury as you visit Tanzania s wildest national parks and nature reserves. Seize your chance to try to spot the Big Five: lion, black rhino, elephant, Cape buffalo, and leopard. See hippos bathing at Ngorongoro, and hear the hoof beats of wildebeest on the march! Meet the Maasai people and learn about their fascinating culture. Connect with people and projects dedicated to preserving African wilderness, culture, and wildlife. HIGHLIGHTS Camp in safety and comfort amidst plentiful wildlife Seek the Big Five African animals with knowledgeable guides Enjoy exclusive access to private reserves, for our use only Visit spectacular Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area Photograph the phenomenon of migration on the Serengeti Appreciate Maasai culture and local conservation efforts 5

6 DAY 1 ARRIVAL INTO ARUSHA Your guides will warmly welcome you upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport this evening. From here, you will transfer with your group to your accommodations at Rivertrees Country Inn. DAY 2 ARUSHA TO EASTERN SERENGETI ECOSYSTEM A brief, scenic flight takes you from Arusha to the Eastern Serengeti Ecosystem. Your safari guides will meet you at the airstrip. They ll provide a brief tour and history of the wildlife refuge as you make your way to camp viewing wildlife along the way. You can relax and refuel during lunch at your Nyumba (camp) before afternoon wildlife viewing in the Eastern Serengeti Ecosystem. Back at camp, the welcome dinner features legendary Tanzanian hospitality. DAY 3 EASTERN SERENGETI ECOSYSTEM A morning hike in the Eastern Serengeti Ecosystem affords spectacular wilderness viewing opportunities. Later, we ll visit a community development project demonstrating a collaborative approach to tourism at the local level. After a lunch at our Nyumba camp, we ll visit a Maasai boma and learn more about Maasai culture; the Maasai of northern Tanzania are fiercely proud of their traditions. Later, we ll take a night drive across the plains for a nocturnal wildlife viewing opportunity. Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without notice.

7 DAY 4 EASTERN SERENGETI ECOSYSTEM TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK From the Eastern Serengeti Ecosystem, we ll head into Serengeti National Park. We ll visit the Enjipai Women s Group, a collaborative of Maasai women entrepreneurs. We ll learn about their crafts, their lifestyles, and their community goals. We ll spend the afternoon viewing wildlife in the Serengeti. Our guides will react and respond to every opportunity for safe, responsible viewing! After an afternoon of thrills, we ll relax at camp whether by exercising, or putting up our feet. DAY 5 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK There is nothing as stimulating as a morning spent on the plains of the Serengeti, searching for wildlife! While leopard and rhino are both solitary, reclusive species, it is sometimes possible to spot all of the Big Five on a trip. After a lunch at our Nyumba camp, we ll continue our safari, hunting with our cameras and enjoying the area s rich landscapes. Later, we ll unwind at camp and reflect on the day. DAY 6 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK The most social of the big cats, lions live in groups called prides composed mostly of females and cubs, with only one or two adult males. We ll be watching for lions, and more as we journey to our next Nyumba. We ll enjoy a lunch at our new camp before heading back out on safari. We ll make the most of our guides uncanny wildlife-spotting instincts. Tonight, we ll sit by the fire to socialize, reflect, and relax. 7

8 DAY 7 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK Today, we ll spend a full day viewing wildlife. The Serengeti migration is actually a yearround process involving over one million wildebeest and 200,000 zebras. Our guide will point out reclusive animals, like leopards in trees or lions in tall grass. You may choose to forego the afternoon s safari and remain at the Nyumba camp to relax and recoup your energy. In the morning, those with advance reservations will have the opportunity to view the Serengeti via hot-air balloon. DAY 8 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA Today we ll drive from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, cutting across the bush country before arriving at the famous World Heritage Site. Following the meandering path out of Serengeti National Park, we ll make a short stop at Olduvai Gorge. This deep ravine is a world-famous site for ancient fossilized remains of animals and hominids. Tonight we ll rest up at a new Nyumba camp for the exciting days to come. Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without notice.

9 DAY 9 NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA TO NGORONGORO HIGHLANDS Ngorongoro began as an experiment to mix wildlife preservation alongside human settlements. Today it has a delicate ecology in which cattle grazing, tourist activities, wildlife preservation, and habitat conservation must all be balanced. We ll visit the floor of Ngorongoro Crater, where we re likely to find an abundance of wildlife. After a picnic lunch on the crater floor near a hippo pool (to maximize wildlife viewing time), we ll visit Gibbs Farm and take a leisurely stroll through the world-famous gardens. DAY 10 NGORONGORO HIGHLANDS Most prominently, the Iraqw people settled around Ngorongoro Highlands centuries ago. Today we will visit Daniel Tewa, a charismatic local historian, storyteller, and respected member of the Iraqw community. In the afternoon, we ll choose from a range of optional activities around Gibbs Farm, for a true farm-to-table experience. Later, we ll relax around a Tembo fire, at the foot of the organic gardens. Tonight, we ll enjoy a farewell dinner reflecting on this marvelous adventure in Tanzania. DAY 11 DEPARTURE Today we ll depart the highlands for Arusha, stopping at the Cultural Heritage Center. We ll enjoy a farewell lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge before our transfers to the airport for flights home. 9

10 Included: Accommodations (based on double occupancy) Meals as noted in itinerary, inclusive of restaurant tipping Welcome and farewell dinners House wine, spirits, beer, and soda and welcome and farewell dinners All park fees Complete preparation materials (including Helpful Tips, Packing List, Trip Expectations, Tipping Guidelines, etc) Access to a personal Safari Consultant by phone or during business hours, five days a week Safari briefings throughout the trip Professional safari guides and drivers Services of Nyumba Camp staff, including chef and waitstaff Transportation in a customized, four-wheel-drive safari vehicle Unlimited mileage in safari vehicles Village, school, and cultural visits as noted in itinerary Guaranteed window seating in safari vehicles Scenic internal flight(s) as noted in itinerary Guided walks with a naturalist (when available) Complimentary bottled water throughout your safari Keep Fit Kit at each Nyumba Camp $150 per person Nature Refuge Conservation fee Airport transfers for Delta/KLM flights on scheduled arrival and departure days Baggage handling Farewell lunch Gratuities Not Included: International round-trip flight to Tanzania Airline-imposed fuel surcharges Airline-imposed seat assignment and baggage fees Meals and expenses en route to Tanzania Fees for passport, visa, or immigration Cost of hospitalization or evacuation Beer, wine, spirits, and soda Laundry, phone use, Internet use, personal items Any expenses incurred due to changes beyond our control Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without notice.

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