Crater RIM WALK. Thank you for a delightful stay-not long enough. Please may we come again? -- JOHN & SUE HOOPER VALID UNTILL: 31 DECEMBER 2017

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1 Crater RIM WALK Thank you for a delightful stay-not long enough. Please may we come again? -- JOHN & SUE HOOPER VALID UNTILL: 31 DECEMBER 2017 Gibb s Farm s FARM TO RIM WALKING SAFARI takes you off the beaten path for a wonderful wilderness experience. While on this 5-7 hour walking safari, your expectations are sure to be exceeded. If you have an adventurous spirit and a love of wildlife and untamed wilderness, this experience is for you! A naturalist will accompany you from Gibb s with a pair of binoculars, and a ranger will join you from the Ngorongoro Conservation area with a rifle. Most walkers will encounter elephant, cape buffalo, bush pig, and a number of other animals along the way, with a forest of plant and tree life. With over 200 species on the Gibb s Farm bird list you are bound to see an abundance of birds. The walking safari starts at Gibb s Farm, which lies at 1,700 metres (5,500 feet) above sea level. We hike up to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, which lies at 2,300 metres (7,500 feet) where our vehicle will meet you with a well-earned, delicious picnic lunch and refreshments before returning you to Gibb s Farm. The altitude and duration of the trek requires you to be in good physical condition. We recommend the following gear for your walking safari: good footwear, long pants, a long sleeve shirt, a light fleece pullover and/or windbreaker, small daypack for your 2 litres of water, a good sun hat, suncreen and insect repellant. Other things you may want to bring include a camera, binoculars and sunglasses. Walking sticks will be provided by your guide. Please take note: This is a full day walking safari ( 5-7 hours). Guests must be in good physical condition. Minimum age is 15 years. Cost: US$ 495 for initial two guests, thereafter US$ 125 per additional guest. This includes - guided walk, transfer from the crater back to the farm, park fees, water and snacks. Availability is subject to track and weather conditions and is not available at all during the months of March to June due to high rainfall. A maximum of 6 guests can be accommodated per walk. The walk has to be booked a minimum of 2 working days in advance. LAST UPDATED: JUNE 2016

2 BIKING, WALKING & SAFARI We fell in love with Gibb s Farm and insisted on changing our itinerary to spend one last night here before departing. We plan to come back next year with our dear friends and family. -- MATTHEW & MELISSA MCCALL SAFARI ADVENTURES AND ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Farm to Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walking Safari Guided by a Gibb s Farm naturalist and rangers from Ngorongoro Conservation Area, this exciting six to seven hour wilderness walk takes you to awe-inspiring, untouched forests where you will encounter unique plant life, animals and rare birds. Starting at Gibb s Farm, you hike to the Ngorongoro Forest and ascend the slopes to the crater rim with magnificent views of the crater floor below. $495 for initial 2 guests, each additional person $125 Includes: Return transportation from Ngorongoro Crater rim to Gibb s Farm, pre-departure briefing, light snack and bottled mineral water during walking safari, park fees & minimum gratuity for rangers and naturalist. Should be booked at time of reservation. Waterfall/ Elephant Caves On this two-hour hike through the forested slopes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area you will discover a magnificent waterfall and incredible elephant caves created by elephants digging up the earth to ingest the vitamin-rich soil. You may see buffalo, bushbuck, waterbuck and baboons, also attracted by the soil. $18 per person Includes conservation area entry fee, no minimum guests required. No advance reservation required, please book on arrival with our guest service team. One Day Ngorongoro Crater or Lake Manyara Safari Experience a one day wildlife safari, starting early in the morning in closed safari vehicles with pop-up roofs. A magnificent experience is sure to be had! Lunch is served picnic style, surrounded by the natural wonders around you as well as the exceptional wildlife, roaming freely, with which you share these extraordinary paradises. $330 up to 7 guests in 4x4 vehicle. Includes: Driver guide. Excludes: National Park Fees, Crater Conservation Fees and Crater Service Fee. Should be booked at time of reservation. Lake Eyasi Day Safari After an early Breakfast, experience a guided drive to Lake Eyasi to meet a local Hadzabe tribe. The Hadzabe are one of the few hunter/gatherer groups left in the world and the only one in Tanzania. A unique opportunity to visit them, meet the family and learn about the culture and the traditional ways of living of the Hadzabe people. Hunt together with the warriors and taste the local brew. $330 up to 7 guests in a 4x4 vehicle VALID UNTIL: 31 DECEMBER 2017 * FREE OF CHARGE LAST UPDATED: JUNE 2016 GIBB S FARM P.O.Box 280, KARATU, TANZANIA RESERVATIONS: (0) RECEPTION : (0) reservations@gibbsfarm.com

3 BIKING, WALKING & SAFARI I can t thank you enough for providing me with one of the highlights of my trip to Tanzania. SHERI BENSON SAFARI ADVENTURES AND ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Hippo Pools Sunset Safari After an early lunch, experience a guided afternoon drive through the famous Manyara National Park to watch the sun set at the Hippo Pools. Enjoy drinks and snacks as you marvel at these magnificent creatures. $330, up to 7 guests in a 4x4 vehicle. Includes: Driver guide. Should be booked at time of reservation. Excludes: Personal park fees. Bicycle Tours * Explore the back roads of the village by bicycle, or for the more adventurous, take a mountain bike day trip to Rhotia, an unforgettable way to experience rural Tanzania. 1.5 Hour Village Cycle Tour, 2.5 Hour Mountain Bike Adventure. Subject to availability of bike. No advance reservation required, please book on arrival VALID UNTIL: 31 DECEMBER 2017 * FREE OF CHARGE LAST UPDATED: JUNE 2016 GIBB S FARM P.O.Box 280, KARATU, TANZANIA RESERVATIONS: (0) RECEPTION : (0) reservations@gibbsfarm.com

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