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Images of Tanzania - Wildlife Photo Safari (12 Days / 11 Nights)
SAFARI INTRODUCTION / DESCRIPTION
An excellent safari for a true nature professional photographer. Best Wildlife Photo Collection Trip to Tanzania, home to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and Mount Kilimanjaro. This safari comes with an exciting photography workshop in one of world's most outstanding wildlife, landscape and cultural locations together with a luxury vacation in fascinating Tanzania.
Limited to 12 participants, this signature safari is a true gem.
Tanzania offers one of the best environments in the world for an enriching wildlife experience. The country's game viewing opportunities are considered by many to be the best in Africa. Its game parks are populated with many of the world's most exotic creatures, including all of the "Big Five." Its lakes are huge and bountiful with fish. Its cities are relaxed and friendly, its cultures vibrant, yet, to a greater degree than is true of many of its neighbors, this sprawling county, the largest in East Africa, remains untouched by the vacationing hordes. This photographic safari lets you discover these and more in comfort and style.
DETAILED ITINERARY:
March 6, 2010
Day 01 : USA / AMSTERDAM
Let the adventure begin when you board your overnight flight to Amsterdam with meals and a movie on board.
Day 02 : AMSTERDAM / KILIMANJARO
Upon arrival into Kilimanjaro International Airport and after clearing customs and immigration, you will be met and transferred to the Serena Mountain Village. An imaginative recreation of a traditional Arican Village set in the heart of a coffee estate at the foothills of Mount Meru, with great views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro. Just 10 minutes from Arusha and 20 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport, the lodge is the perfect basis for a Safari to the National Park and to Kilimanjaro. The Lodge has 38 romantic rondavels and 4 suites, set in beautiful gardens. Every room has a private bathroom with shower and the suites also have baths and a private verandah overlooking the Duluti Lake. The restaurant serves international cuisine. Guests may enjoy a relaxing walk around the lake. Dinner and Overnight at Serena Mountain Village (Half Board)
Day 03 : TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Safari briefing at breakfast time prepares you for an exciting adventure. Depart for Tarangire National Park, named after the river that flows through the length of the park and provides a constant water source for the thousands of animals making their home here. Lunch at the lodge and enjoy a late afternoon game drive. The next day, take a morning game drive to explore the beauty of the park and its wildlife. (BLD)
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Day 04 : LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Arrive in time for lunch followed by a late afternoon game drive. Lake Manyara is home to numerous birds, elephant, tree-climbing lions, hippos and buffaloes. (BLD) Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Day 05 : NGORONGORO CRATER
Get an early morning start to the Ngorongoro Conservation area, host to the birthplace of man. It is also home to the unique intact caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive in time for lunch. Later visit a local Masai Village. (BLD) Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Day 06 : NGORONGORO CRATER
Enjoy breathtaking views of the crater as the sun rises. After breakfast, descend 2000 feet below the rim of the crater for a full day of spectacular game viewing. The crater is home to abundant game, including the "Big Five," plus the black rhino, jackal and Cape Buffalo. Lunch is served picnic-style on the crater. (BLD) Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Day 07 : SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
This morning drive to Olduvai Gorge for a short visit to the site of the remains of prehistoric "Nutcracker man. " Continue your journey to the world's best-known park, the Serengeti. Named after the Masai word, "Siringer" for endless plains of short and long grass, the Serengeti is well known for its large prides of lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog and for nearly a million or so wildebeest. Lunch at the lodge and later in the afternoon, enjoy game viewing drive. (BLD) Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 08, 09 & 10 : SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy THREE full days with morning and late afternoon game drives, with afternoons spent relaxing on the grounds of the hotel. On day 09 or 10 you have the opportunity to enjoy an early morning balloon safari (extra cost) over the Serengeti Plains, which includes a bubbly champagne breakfast upon landing. Or you can take an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Return to the lodge where you have the remainder of the morning at leisure before lunch and a late afternoon game drive. (BLD) Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 11 : KILIMANJARO / AMSTERDAM
After a final morning of game viewing in the Serengeti, you will be transferred to the Airstrip back to Arusha for a farewell lunch. You’ll have a chance to pick up a few last minute souvenirs if you’d like. You’ll head off to your day rooms, which are provided so you can prepare for the final journey home. OPTIONAL dayroom/Serena Mountain Village Lodge. Grab a shower, rest, or take a swim before you are transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departing flight this evening. After an early dinner, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to Amsterdam. (FB)
DAY 12 : AMSTERDAM / USA
Arrive in Amsterdam and connect to your homebound flight to the United States.
COST OF THE TOUR ARRANGEMENT BASED ON 12 PARTICIPANTS;
Cost of Tour Arrangement: Based on 3-4 PASSENGERS per 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser:
Per Person Sharing Twin Room: USD 7500
Single Room Supplement: USD 1985
Extra Night at a Safari Location: USD 465
INCLUDED In the Tanzania Photo Safari Price
- Meet and Greet Services with airport assistance
- Arrival and departure airport transfers with assistance
- Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
- Free excess baggage storage in the Gateway City / Town / Hotel
- Express check-in with assistance in your city hotels and safari lodges
- Bed and breakfast accommodation in your City Hotels
- Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
- Transport in a custom-built safari vehicle with window seat guarantee
- At least a pair of standard Binoculars in each safari vehicle
- All parks and game reserve entry gate fees including vehicle & driver fees
- Complimentary bottled mineral water on safari and game drives
- Unlimited game viewing drives per day whilst on safari
- One way domestic flight from Serengeti to Arusha on last day of safari
- (Optional) Day rooms, if required, on the last day at a City Hotel
- Services of an English - speaking and professional safari driver/guide
- Guided Pre-Departure Shopping Tour at an African Market or Arts Store
- All Government taxes and levies where applicable
EXCLUDED In the Tanzania Photo Safari Price
- International Airfares
- Tourist entry Visa to Tanzania or any other country
- Travel Insurance Cover, Personal or Baggage (Recommended)
- International airport(s) departures taxes (if not included in your ticket)
- Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and/or quoted separately
- Expenses of personal nature such as phone calls, internet, laundry etc.
- All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
- Tips and gratuities to driver guides/lodge/hotel staff
- All other extras not mentioned in the 'included'
VALUE ADDED FEATURES:
- Membership to AMREF's Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation Programme*
- Illustrated Spectrum Guide® to Africa Wildlife Safaris and Animal Spotter®
- Complimentary 'AfriChoice!® Authentic African Safari Hat
NB: The AMREF's Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation Programme ONLY covers the cost of evacuating the casualties from emergency site to the nearest hospital by air or ground ambulance but does not cover hospitalization bills.
An excellent safari for a true nature photographer. This is some of the best of Tanzania, home to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and Mount Kilimanjaro. Tanzania to the south of Kenya is rich in wildlife and photographic opportunities some say better than its northern neighbor. I say this is a trip that will show you an exciting photography workshop in one of world's most outstanding wildlife, landscape and cultural locations together with a luxury vacation in fascinating Tanzania.
Limited to 12 participants, this signature safari is a true gem.
Tanzania offers one of the best environments in the world for an enriching wildlife experience. The country's game viewing opportunities are considered by many to be the best in Africa. Its game parks are populated with many of the world's most exotic creatures, including all of the "Big Five." Its lakes are huge and bountiful with fish. Its cities are relaxed and friendly, its cultures vibrant, yet, to a greater degree than is true of many of its neighbors, this sprawling county, the largest in East Africa, remains untouched by the vacationing hordes. This photographic safari lets you discover these and more in luxurious style.
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Meet and Greet Services with airport assistance
International Airfares 
Membership to AMREF's Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation Program*