ZOE NARE OWNER/ TRAVEL CONSULTANT AB SAFARIS 4035941112 zoe.nare@fcitravel.ca http://www.absafaris.ca SERENGETI MARATHON. BE PART OF THE MIGRATION Nov 12, 2019 - Nov 23, 2019 $7413 CAD land only per person Serengeti Safari Marathon 2019 is an event of its own uniqueness as it's the only Marathon which runs in the famous Serengeti National Park. The main goal is to promote domestic tourism while increasing the number of international tourist through Sports Tourism. It is a unique platform for promoting conservation awareness and anti-poaching campaigns to the local communities surrounding our National Parks. The best part is you can connect the run with bush/beaches of Zanzibar safari in the Tanzania National Parks after finishing the marathon or before
Page 2 of 17 PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE. DEPOSIT OF 25% IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF BOOKING BALANCE IS DUE 60 DAYS BEFORE TRAVEL DATE
Page 3 of 17 Trip Summary November 12 - DAY 1 RIVERTREE INN MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE November 13 - DAY 2 PLANTATION LODGE November 14 - DAY 4 Day game drive in the Crater and overnight back in Plantation Lodge. SPEKE BAY LODGE November 15 - DAY 3 Ngorongoro Crater SPEKE BAY LODGE November 16 - DAY 5 MARATHON DAY MARATHON DAY Day 5: Serengeti Safari Marathon (running 10km in Serengeti national park) Marathon day. Overnight Speke Bay Lodge November 17 - DAY 6 Sunrise/ Sunset cruise by speed boat GAME DRIVE AND TRANSFER TO RUBONDO November 18 - DAY 7 Rubondo National Park Tour Rubondo tented camp A Typical Day at Rubondo Rubondo Island Camp
Page 4 of 17 November 19 - DAY 8 Full day in Rubondo National Park Tour Chimpanzee Habituation Experience Fishing Forest walks Forest Drives Walking Safaris Flight to Zanzibar HODI HODI ZANZIBAR November 20 - DAY 9 Zanzibar ( Prison Island and stone town tour) FULL DAY AT HODI HODI HODI HODI November 21 - DAY 10 HODI HODI HODI HODI ZANZIBAR November 22 - DAY 11 Zanzibar ( Dolphin Tour and Yozani Forest) HODI HODI November 23 - DAY 12 Zanzibar Dar es salaam. Home
Page 5 of 17 November 12 - DAY 1 RIVERTREE INN Set in Northern Tanzania just outside the bustling safari town of Arusha, River trees looks out toward Mt Kilimanjaro, and is perfectly situated for exploring the abundant nature reserves that this region is home to. The inn is a charming country estate that was once an old coffee farm, and still retains the nostalgic air of a well-loved homestead. Sprawling ten acres of fertile greenery, the grounds are a natural extension of Mt Meru s sloping foothills, and offer a sanctuary for the birds and wildlife indigenous to the area. HB MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE For those fascinated by the local lifestyle, an expedition on bicycle meanders through colourful village life and rural scenery, highlighting smallholder projects that bear out the region s coffee-growing legacy. Zigzagging up into the hills of Mt Meru before spiralling back down to the inn, this is a two-hour trip that can be tailored to the fitness of the individual, and is led by one of our local guides. November 13 - DAY 2
Page 6 of 17 PLANTATION LODGE Early morning departure from Arusha and transfer to Tarangire. Game drive in Tarangire with a picnic lunch and late afternoon transfer to Karatu and overnight in Plantation Lodge. Like a green oasis, The Plantation Lodge rests on the red-brown hills. The individually furnished rooms and suites melting harmoniously into the flowering garden offer comfort and relaxation. Everywhere you look, you can see and even feel the personal atmosphere of this owner-run lodge with furnishings that were selected with great attention to detail. The Plantation Lodge's cordial service leaves no wish unfulfilled. The lodge's location promises maximum safari enjoyment: a stone's throw from the entrance to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Lake Manyara national park, and just a short journey from the Tarangire national park and the Serengeti. November 14 - DAY 4 Day game drive in the Crater and overnight back in Plantation Lodge. Game drives descend into the Ngorongoro Crater through a lush highland forest, with magnificent bird life to be spotted among the different tree species. Once on the grassy crater floor, you may discover a large variety of grazing herbivores, as well as the predators that are attracted by this abundant supply of prey. Depending on the time of year, you may see huge flocks of pink flamingo around the shores of the shallow Lake Magadi, while the surrounding swamp is inhabited by hippo. Safari vehicles are closed, with glass windows and a pop-up roof. Off-road driving is not permitted.
Page 7 of 17 SPEKE BAY LODGE Game drive/ transfer over the Crater and through the Serengeti to arrive at Speke Bay lodge in the later afternoon. Overnight in Speke bay lodge Be one of only a few fortunate people to glide in a Hot Air Balloon over the Serengeti Plains Floating silently above the awakening bush, while spotting wildlife and enjoying the amazing scenery of Africa, across rivers and over numerous small villages.we do an after breakfast game viewing drive along the Sogore River Circuit, which loops into the plains south of the Seronera River, and which is good for possible lion, Thomson gazelle, topi, ostrich and cheetah sighting. Dinner and overnight at Speke Bay Lodge (or similar) Lamadi Town November 15 - DAY 3 Ngorongoro Crater After breakfast, taking picnic lunches with you and drive to Ngorongoro crater descend down to the crater floor for a full day of tracking game with your guide. The crater is 610m deep and 260km² wide, making it the largest Caldera in the world. The crater contains all the big five animals (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopard and buffaloes), hippos, cheetah, antelopes and spotted hyena. Also in the crater you can see different species of birds. Other game such as velvet monkey, jackal, foxes, rock and tree hyraxes, warthog, gnu, zebra and hare. You will have your lunch f and later drive to Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti SPEKE BAY LODGE
Page 8 of 17 November 16 - DAY 5 MARATHON DAY MARATHON DAY http://serengetisafarimarathon.or.tz/workouts/ MORE INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE LINK Day 5: Serengeti Safari Marathon (running 10km in Serengeti national park) You will wake up so early in the morning at around 5 pm and drive to Naabi entrance Gate the point where the Marathon will take place, the Serengeti safari marathon team will pick you up to the starting point, you will participate the marathon, this will be a half day program, you will have lunch and after later drive to Speke bay lodge
Page 9 of 17 Marathon day. Overnight Speke Bay Lodge November 17 - DAY 6 Sunrise/ Sunset cruise by speed boat The feel of Mwanza is in large part determined by its geographic attributes: its proximity to Lake Victoria, its rolling hills, and its huge, unusual rock formations, which earn its nickname Rock City. To fully appreciate the beauty and serenity of Mwanza, take a sunset or sunrise boat ride on Lake Victoria.
Page 10 of 17 GAME DRIVE AND TRANSFER TO RUBONDO Game drives in the Serengeti with packed lunch and to Grumeti Airstrip for afternoon Coastal flight (16h10/16h45) to Rubondo Island Lodge November 18 - DAY 7 Rubondo National Park Tour Depart from mwanza to rubondo, Rubondo island is located on the south West corner of Lake Victoria, the second largest fresh water lake in the world, 80 percent of the park is covered by dense forests, providing habitats for wildlife like sitatunga, bushbucks, velvet monkeys, chimpanzee, genet cats, spotted necked otters, and other aquatic animals such as crocodiles and hippopotamus. Rubondo tented camp
Page 11 of 17 A Typical Day at Rubondo The very best time for rewarding game viewing is in the cooler early mornings and late afternoons, when the animals are at their most active. Depending on the season, your day may start slightly earlier or later, but the general pace of life on Rubondo is focused on giving you the very best possible experience. We usually delay the start of our day until the sun penetrates the tall trees of the rainforest that surrounds us. If you have booked a private game-viewing vehicle do discuss personal schedule preferences with your guide. 06:00 06.30 Wake-up call with hot tea & coffee 06:30 07:30 Following breakfast, depart for a morning forest walk or a canoe safari, or leave slightly earlier, taking a picnic breakfast with you 09:30 1130 Return to the lodge, followed by breakfast (if you wish) 12:30 Lunch 13:30 16:00 A spot of fishing or siesta time: read a book or just relax in camp while the hippo grunt in the lake in front of you 16:00 Afternoon tea and freshly baked cakes 16:30 Depart for a guided forest walk 18:30 Arrive back at the lodge 19:30 Drinks on the beach followed by dinner under the stars Rubondo Island Camp Rubondo Island Camp is the only lodge on Rubondo Island, the largest island national park in Africa. Tropical forests provide a protected habitat for wildlife that includes sitatunga, elephant, giraffe, 200 species of birds and wild chimpanzees. The deep waters of Lake Victoria also offer spectacular fishing for record-breaking Nile perch. November 19 - DAY 8 Full day in Rubondo National Park Tour
Page 12 of 17 Spend your full day in Rubondo exoloring the beauty of the park, on this day you will do lake trip this activity gives you an opportunity to enjoy bird life and aquatic life, Rubondo island is one of Tanzania nation park famous for large number of birds, and later you will do game drive in the park. Chimpanzee Habituation Experience Home to a very special group of chimpanzees whose ancestors were brought here in the 1960s as part of an ambitious conservation project, today you can be part of the habituation process. Available for a limited time, this is a unique opportunity to join the habituation team as they accustom the chimps to the presence of humans and witness them up close in the wild. Fishing Rubondo Island offers some of the best fishing in East Africa and is renowned worldwide among anglers for the standard of the fishing guides and the opportunity to catch one of Africa s biggest and most sought-after freshwater species the Nile perch. Catch-and-release fishing can be done from the camp, on the beach or rocks on the shore or from a boat. Forest walks Guided walks through the pristine equatorial forest are tailored to each guest walks can stretch from a one-hour stroll to full-day or multi-day hikes, incorporating a stay in the exclusive tree-house or a fly camp on the beach. With the wildlife at eye-level, there is no better way to experience the wonders of the island. Forest Drives
Page 13 of 17 Daily forest drives by boat and in open vehicles are conducted by Asilia s expert wilderness guides. These excursions take in the breathtaking scenery, diverse vegetation and prolific bird and micro life Walking Safaris There is no better way to experience the African bush than on foot. It is likely that you will get close to larger mammals with Asilia s experienced walking guides, but this is your chance to explore the ecosystem from the ground up, learning about animal tracks, the beetles and bugs, the grasses, bushes and trees and the astounding bird life. If you re interested to see what a walking safari with Asilia is all about Flight to Zanzibar Pick up in Stone Town and transfer to Hodi Hodi for dinner and overnight HODI HODI ZANZIBAR ONCE YOU ARRIVE, YOU WON T WANT TO LEAVE We welcome you to one of our three private boutique villas, each individually designed and offering a range of sleeping options for parties between six to eight people. ll of our villas boast comfortable beds, privacy, modern amenities and quick and effortless access to all that HODI HODI has to offer, including: STUNNING WHITE SANDY BEACHES TROPICAL GARDENS
Page 14 of 17 HONESTY BAR COCKTAIL POOL FRESH, LOCAL FOOD COOKED DAILY TEA & COFFEE STATION WARM, CALM LAGOON SNORKELING & DIVING NEARBY EXCURSIONS November 20 - DAY 9 Zanzibar ( Prison Island and stone town tour) After breakfast we will head out to Stone town tour FULL DAY AT HODI HODI Your experience could include: Waking up to a dazzling pink sunrise coming over the Indian Ocean horizon, long leisurely lie-ins, fresh tropical fruit platters, walks along the beautiful beach an hour to the north, or to the south, light healthy lunches, half-day boat trips watching for dolphins, an excursion to Stone Town for shopping and sightseeing, a ride to another beach for a change of scenery, poolside dinners of fresh seafood whilst gazing at the Southern Cross and Milky Way, the best night s sleep with open windows and the sound of the waves on the distant reef and, if you are lucky the magical full moon rise!
Page 15 of 17 HODI HODI November 21 - DAY 10 HODI HODI After breakfast you will go Safari blue. Safari blue tour in Zanzibar is a full day tour starts and ends at your hotel, The main attractions:- -snorkelling -swimming -beach relaxation on the sandbank Diving and snorkelling on beautiful M nemba Atol. Professional PADI dive companies, or local fishermen' boats. Half day trip. Day trip to Stone Town. If no time to stay overnight, a day trip is a must. We can arrange a taxi and a guide. Spice Tour. Visit one of the little spice farms on the island to learn about the culinary, medical and magical uses of spices. Fishing. Deep sea fishing with all the equipment for a full day, or just a hand-line from a local boat whilst on a sunset cruise. Village walk. Visit our local village of Kilima Juu with Hodi Hodi staff who live there, and bring your learning gifts to the school. Hire a bicycle to better explore our 10 km beach, drop into a couple of bars or restaurants on the way.
Page 16 of 17 Other : Quad biking, horse riding, golf.. HODI HODI ZANZIBAR November 22 - DAY 11 Zanzibar ( Dolphin Tour and Yozani Forest) It s one of the most exciting tours in Zanzibar. The tour offers you a chance to swim with dolphins in their natural environment. Activities to enjoy here are snorkeling and spotting different kinds of beautiful fish. HODI HODI November 23 - DAY 12 Zanzibar Dar es salaam. Home SAD DAY, GOING BACK HOME Depending on your International Flight Schedule, transferred to Zanzibar Airport and fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, in Dar es Salaam to connect with your International flight back home.
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