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Photo: David Rush |
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Days 1-2 Depart U.S.
/ Arrive Arusha
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You've
circled half the planet, and now it's finally real: Africa!
There's a sweet, balmy breeze in the night air. Friendly,
smiling faces welcome you with "Jambo!" and "Karibu!"
Through the swirl of exotic sights and sounds, your guide
brings you from the airport to a peaceful lodge, and sleep.
Overnight: Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge
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Days 3-4 Arusha/Tarangire
National Park
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Photo: Matthew Fischer
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Tarangire is
home to innumerable species, but is renowned for its large
elephant populations. The Tarangire River, which winds through
the length of the park, is a valuable source of water, and
you’ll observe lion, gazelle, zebra, elephant and many
other animals as they gather to drink at its banks. All will
enjoy this evening, the first of seven nights in Nyumbas.
All meals included
Overnights: Thomson Tarangire Nyumba
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Day 5
Tarangire/ Ngorongoro Highlands
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Photo: David Rush |
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This afternoon
you’ll be introduced to the volunteer project that you’ll
be helping to support over the next few days. Each visit is
unique and prioritizing which work project comes next is an
important community-based decision. As one project is completed,
another will commence. Get a good night’s rest this
evening in preparation for a busy day tomorrow.
All meals included
Overnight: Thomson Classic Camp - Karatu
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Days 6-8 Ngorongoro
Conservation Area
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Spend these
days supporting the local volunteer work project. Your generous
commitment of time and energy will certainly help to encourage
Tanzania’s children to pursue their creative and academic
interests.
The students you will have met may continue, as a direct result
of your support, to secondary school and eventually to college
as well. When you depart, you will have left behind a lasting
and positive impact on this community. These young students
are Tanzania’s leaders of tomorrow.
All meals included
Overnights: Thomson Classic Camp - Karatu
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Photo: Susan Parry |
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Day 9
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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Photo: Andy
Biggs |
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As you reach the top of the
escarpment wall, your first glimpse of Ngorongoro's crater
floor is nothing short of awe-inspiring. The world’s
largest unbroken caldera, the crater is a geologic marvel,
and in addition, boasts some of the densest wildlife populations
in the world.
In the evening, you will return to your Nyumba, high on the
escarpment wall. At this elevation, temperatures are cool
year-round, take advantage of the roaring fire, sitting in
a comfortable chair, admiring the canopy of stars overhead
and talking about all the day’s interesting sightings.
All meals included
Overnights: Thomson Ngorongoro Nyumba
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Days
10-12 Serengeti National Park
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Spanning nearly 6,000
square miles, the Serengeti has a lot to offer. With
your skilled guides at the helm, the game viewing promises
to be interesting. Home to literally hundreds of thousands
of hoofed animals, it is a unique and pristine sanctuary
that will give you a glimpse into “the world as
it was in the beginning.” From the comfort of
your Nyumba, you will enjoy your evenings in this extraordinary
wilderness.
All meals included
Overnights: Thomson Serengeti Nyumba |
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Photo: Joselyn Diaz |
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Days 12-13 Serengeti
/ Arusha / Depart
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After
a final morning of game viewing in the Serengeti, fly 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. Grab a shower,
rest, or take a swim before you are transferred to Kilimanjaro
International Airport for your departing flight.
Breakfast, Lunch
Dayroom: KIA Lodge
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