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- Northern and
Southern Tanzania Parks
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- DAY 1 Arusha -
Rivertrees
- Arrive at
Kilimanjaro Airport where you are met by our representative who will
assist in your
transfer to Monorava.
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- River trees sits
below Mount Meru, in natural gardens along the Usa River. Nature and
harmony are the
focal point at River trees with acres of lush and mature gardens
where guests can
relax or walk undisturbed under the shady trees. The old farm
house,
restaurant and pub are cozily furnished and complement the
surroundings. An inviting
fireplace wards off the evening chill and country-style kitchens
round off the picture of a
peaceful African home. River trees accommodates twenty-four guests,
guaranteeing
privacy, personal attention and service. It is the ideal place for
visitors looking
for peace and quiet away from the hustle of a city hotel.
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- DAY 3 Ngorongoro
Conservation Area - Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
- The Ngorongoro
Crater is an unbroken caldera of an extinct volcano and is located
in the 3,200-square
mile Ngorongoro Conservation Area in northern Tanzania. Ngorongoro
was an active
volcano some eight million years ago; the cone collapsed and slid
back into the volcano
forming the crater. The completely intact rim of the crater, rising
2000 feet above
the floor, is twelve miles across making it the world's
second-largest
crater.
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- In some
opinions, the floor or this extinct volcano offers the finest game
viewing in Africa. The
combination of abundant game (including rare species such as black
rhino) and
awesome scenery will impress even the seasoned safari passenger. The
rich pastures and
permanent water of the crater floor supports a resident population
of some 20,000 -
25,000 large animals. They are by no means confined by the crater
walls and can
freely leave. Since most of the crater floor consists of grassland,
grazing animals
predominate: gnu, zebra, gazelle, buffalo, eland, Coke's hartebeest
and warthogs.
The swamps and forest provide additional resources for hippo, rhino,
elephant,
waterbuck, reedbuck and bushbuck, baboons and vervet monkeys. The
steep inner slopes
provide a habitat for small dik-dik and the rarely seen mountain
reedbuck, while
many other animals pass up and down the slopes as they enter and
leave the
Crater.
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- Ngorongoro
Crater Lodge consists of three adjacent, stylish camps with thirty
Maasai-inspired
suites perched on stilts on the rim of the crater. From the outside,
this unobtrusive
lodge resembles a typical Maasai village, and was described by the
- travel magazine
Discover Africa as 'Versailles meets Maasai in the game lodge at the
edge of the
world'. Set in classic crescents, each stone and thatch suite has
spectacular
views of the crater from floor to ceiling glass windows in the
bathroom, lounge, and
bedroom, and yet, the lodge is almost invisible from the crater
floor.(B,L,D)
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- DAY 4 Ngorongoro
Conservation Area - Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
- Enjoy the
activities available throughout the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. (B,L,D)
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- DAY 5 Lake
Manyara National Park - Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
- Located
1-hour drive from Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park
consists of acacia
woodland which is dominated by spectacular umbrella thorn, tamarind
tree, desert date,
cordia and salvadora shrubs - an excellent habitat for large
mammals. Floodplains
fringing the lake expand and retract according to the water levels
and are typically
fringed by stands of fever trees and ivory palms.
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- Lake Manyara is
renowned for its tree-climbing lions, which may be seen resting in
favored spots.
After a decade of heavy poaching, elephant numbers have recovered
and the great
pachyderms are regularly encountered the park was the site of Iain
Douglas-Hamilton's
pioneering work on elephant societies. Olive baboon troops may
number up to 200
individuals. Giraffe are abundant with many old males that are very
dark in color.
Small numbers of Heck's wildebeest favor the lakeshore. Buffalo
bulls with enormous
horns wallow in the lake shallows, and hippos are regularly seen.
Klipspringers
hold territories around boulders at the base of the Rift Valley
wall.
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- Lake Manyara
Tree Lodge features tree house suites with large windows, inviting
the lush forest
inside. The elegant rooms are fitted with contemporary furnishings
in neutral colors
and textures. Bedrooms have overhead fans, mosquito nets and earthy,
understated
features. Overlooking a forest boma, guest areas are soaring spaces
housing Dodoma
artworks and tactile fabrics. An interactive kitchen allows guests
to observe the
preparation of delicious Pan-African cuisine, which may be enjoyed
in the theatrical
boma, on dining decks or on your private viewing deck with
spectacular
forest views. Breakfasts and picnics are often served on the
lakeshore.(B,L,D)
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- DAY 6 Ruaha
National Park - Mwagusi Safari Camp
- Transfer to the
Lake Manyara airstrip and fly to Ruaha. Ruaha is one of the largest
and wildest
national parks in the world, and one of the finest in Africa.
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- Mwagusi Safari
Camp is a well-appointed tented camp, run by owner Chris Fox, who
was born in the
region. With over 30 years experience in Ruaha, Chris and his
enthusiastic
team are welcoming hosts. The camp, built in traditional African
style, is nestled into
the banks of a sand river and situated in the middle of the park
where the
wildlife is most concentrated.
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- From the moment
you touch down at the local airstrip, the adventure begins.
Experience a
wide variety of wildlife in this unique overlap of Eastern and
Southern African
ecosystems. Within forty-five minutes drive from camp, more than
eighty
- species of
animal and over 480 species of bird can be seen. Absorb and marvel
at the sights, sounds,
and smells of the African bush. Experience game viewing from open
four-wheel drive
vehicles, on foot accompanied by an armed guide or from the
seclusion of the
veranda. (B,L,D)
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- DAYS 7 & 8 Ruaha
National Park - Mwagusi Safari Camp
- Enjoy the
activities on offer at Mwagusi Safari Camp. (B,L,D)
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- DAY 9 Selous
National Park - Sand Rivers
- A safari in the
Selous, an area twice the size of Belgium, is guaranteed to give one
a taste of the
totally wild, unspoiled African bush. Selous has literally thousands
of elephants and
a sizable population of wild dogs. These amazing dogs live in a
highly
cooperative pack, which makes them formidable hunters. Their need to
roam vast areas is
satisfied in the boundless woodlands and undulating savannah of the
Selous.
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- The lifeblood of
the Selous is the Rufiji River with tributaries that form a network
of lakes,
lagoons and channels. These water sources attract an array of
antelope and predators such
as lions and leopards, and contain plenty of crocodiles and hippos.
Black and white
colobus monkeys live in the riverine forests and horned sable and
kudu antelope
graze in the shrubs. A boat on the Rufiji River is the perfect
vehicle from which to
watch game, especially during the dry season months of June to
October when many
animals are drawn to the water.
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- Sand Rivers, the
most exclusive lodge in the Selous, is comprised of six secluded
cottages all
with en suite bathrooms and stunning views of the Rufiji River.
There is a swimming
pool, set in the shade of a Baobab tree on the banks of the river,
in
- which to cool
off in the heat of the day. With a team of experienced and friendly
staff ready to
welcome guests, Sand Rivers prides itself on the high standard of
service and
cuisine. (B,L,D)
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- DAYS 10 & 11 Selous National Park - Sand Rivers
- Enjoy the
activities at Sand Rivers. (B,L,D)
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- DAY 12 Selous
National Park / Dar es Salaam /Holiday Inn, Day Room
- Fly to Dar es
Salaam where a day room at the Holiday Inn is available. All rooms
offer an en
suite bathroom with shower, individually controlled
air-conditioning, television with
a variety of satellite channels, direct dial telephone, hairdryer,
as well as tea
and coffee making facilities. In the evening depart from Dar es
Salaam to back
home. (B)
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