Rift Valley lodge safari in Tanzania
| country: | Tanzania |
| location: | Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park, Rift Valley |
| departures: | 2008: 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 20 Dec 2009: 7 Feb, 30 May, 20 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 19 Sep, 10 Oct |
| price: | From £1599 - £2199 (10 days) including flights from the UK, depending on departure date. Local payment US $310, single supplement £195. See below for prices including optional Zanzibar Island 6 day extension |
| late availability: | Late availability on 9th August and 20th September departures. Special offer: Free insurance on late availability departures |
the amazing things you'll be doing
An adventure in the Rift Valley where you can enjoy the fantastic wildlife of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater from the comfort of atmospheric lodges. Features Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti & Lake Manyara and Rift Valley wildlife, journeying by 4WD vehicle and on foot, and staying in comfortable safari lodges and atmospheric tented lodges which allow for the atmosphere and thrill of a safari whilst not losing your creature comforts. Lodge (4 nights), tented lodge (2 nights), stilted cabins (2 nights).
Lake Manyara and the Serengeti
Leaving Arusha, you head off into wild Africa and the Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its high density of elephants and unusual tree-climbing lions. Continuing west you reach the vast rolling plains of the world’s most renowned wildlife sanctuary – the Serengeti. Here game drives allow ample opportunity to spot a variety of wildlife from elephants and giraffes to herds of wildebeest and gazelles.
Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire
Travelling via Olduvai Gorge, where fossilised bone fragments attest to the existence of early man, you head for the world famous Ngorongoro Crater. Its dramatic rim wall encloses lush grasslands – home to some 30,000 large mammals including wildebeest, zebra, lion, hyena, cheetah, gazelle and baboon. The setting and sheer abundance of game conspire to provide an unforgettable wildlife experience. A trip to Tarangire NP, with its many different types of vegetation, completes this classic safari before your return to Arusha and the chance to relax in comfort prior to flying home.
Price includes: 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
Climate: Year round destination
Group size: Maximum 12 people
Grade: Gentle - These trips are more about culture, landscapes and sights, rather than activity. There may be the odd walk on reasonably flat terrain, but be aware that walking city streets or clambering over ancient monuments can still be tiring. The itinerary could involve some tough travelling, so a sense of adventure is essential; you should be flexible, open-minded and prepared for the unexpected. Anyone in good health should be able to take part.
Optional Zanzibar Island trip extension
The rambling alleyways and lively bazaars of Stone Town, steeped in history and culture, provide a fascinating contrast to the stunning white-sand beaches of this beautiful spice island. The chance to relax, swim, snorkel or take a walk along the beach to a local Zanzibari village make this the perfect place to extend your trip. Total cost including optional extension: from £2498 - £3148 (16 days) including flights from the UK, depending on departure date. Local payment US $310, single supplement £215
Lake Manyara and the Serengeti
Leaving Arusha, you head off into wild Africa and the Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its high density of elephants and unusual tree-climbing lions. Continuing west you reach the vast rolling plains of the world’s most renowned wildlife sanctuary – the Serengeti. Here game drives allow ample opportunity to spot a variety of wildlife from elephants and giraffes to herds of wildebeest and gazelles.
Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire
Travelling via Olduvai Gorge, where fossilised bone fragments attest to the existence of early man, you head for the world famous Ngorongoro Crater. Its dramatic rim wall encloses lush grasslands – home to some 30,000 large mammals including wildebeest, zebra, lion, hyena, cheetah, gazelle and baboon. The setting and sheer abundance of game conspire to provide an unforgettable wildlife experience. A trip to Tarangire NP, with its many different types of vegetation, completes this classic safari before your return to Arusha and the chance to relax in comfort prior to flying home.
Price includes: 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
Climate: Year round destination
Group size: Maximum 12 people
Grade: Gentle - These trips are more about culture, landscapes and sights, rather than activity. There may be the odd walk on reasonably flat terrain, but be aware that walking city streets or clambering over ancient monuments can still be tiring. The itinerary could involve some tough travelling, so a sense of adventure is essential; you should be flexible, open-minded and prepared for the unexpected. Anyone in good health should be able to take part.
Optional Zanzibar Island trip extension
The rambling alleyways and lively bazaars of Stone Town, steeped in history and culture, provide a fascinating contrast to the stunning white-sand beaches of this beautiful spice island. The chance to relax, swim, snorkel or take a walk along the beach to a local Zanzibari village make this the perfect place to extend your trip. Total cost including optional extension: from £2498 - £3148 (16 days) including flights from the UK, depending on departure date. Local payment US $310, single supplement £215
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly to Arusha |
| Day 2: | Lake Manyara |
| Day 3-4: | Serengeti NP |
| Day 5-6: | Ngorongoro Crater |
| Day 7: | Tarangire NP |
| Day 8: | Arusha |
| Day 9-10: | Overnight flight to London |
Optional Zanzibar Island trip extension | |
| Day 9: | Fly to Zanzibar and overnight in Stone Town |
| Day 10-14: | East Coast beach |
| Day 15-16: | Flight to London |
how this holiday makes a difference
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On this trip: We support the Arusha children’s trust ( see video here), a charity which runs projects in rural communities in the more remote areas of The Rift Valley, seeking to improve the lives of the tribal groups that live there, without imposing Western values on them. The projects aim to help children in a number of areas including education, health services and environmental awareness. If you would like to offer your much-needed help to the project, as well as monetary donations, the trust would be delighted to receive any picture books for young children, games, construction toys, puzzles or sports equipment that you are able to carry out with you. On this trip we hope to be able to show you one of their interesting projects such as the women’s project making low fuel consumption cookers. This will depend on local constraints - your guide will advise you.
Our Responsible Travel Code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us. Charity Partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems. Carbon Balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full. Our Foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you book. |
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