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The massive majesty of the Ngorongoro Crater is yours to explore...the enormous caldera is home to Tanzania’s largest, permanent concentration of large mammals. En route to Serengeti you’ll visit Olduvai Gorge, site of Mary Leakey’s groundbreaking discovery of one of our human ancestors. And then Serengeti...when you think of “Africa,” this is the place your mind pictures. And it’s even larger in life. Guaranteed to entrance, enthrall – and make you want to return.

This Safari starts and ends at either the Nairobi or Kilimanjaro Airport.

ARRIVAL.
You will be met at the airport by your Driver/Guide and personal Safari Manager.  All of our safaris start first thing in the morning so if your flight is scheduled to arrive after 10:00 AM (after 6:00 AM if you have the Air Option) we will take you to your hotel in Nairobi or Arusha for a free day, with your safari starting tomorrow.  Don't worry if your flight is late – they will be there when you arrive and will have made any necessary adjustments to your safari schedule.

Day 1.
Your safari starts with the drive to Ngorongoro Crater.  From Nairobi you will either drive to Ngorongoro  or, with the Air Option, you will fly to Kilimanjaro Airport and then drive to Ngorongoro.  Your Driver/Guide will make several stops along the way at various places of interest, including a stop at the edge of the escarpment overlooking Lake Manyara.  After arrival in Ngorongoro you will head into the crater for a game drive at the bottom.  Overnight in Ngorongoro.  (BLD)  (LD)

Day 2.
A wonderful full day game drive (with a picnic lunch) inside the Ngorongoro Crater.  As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 foot high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species.  Your Driver/Guide will be in contact with other safari drivers and will amaze you with his skill at locating the hidden animals.  Overnight in Ngorongoro.  (BLD)

Day 3.
After breakfast, you start on your way to Serengeti National Park.  A picnic lunch will be provided.  On the way you will stop at the Olduvai Gorge where anthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey made many significant discoveries, contributing to the theory that human life originated in Africa.  After stopping for your picnic lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping) in Serengeti (where the entry gate and services are located) you will continue further into the park and go on a game drive on your way to your Lodge.  Overnight in Serengeti .  (BLD)

Day 4.
A full day of game drives around Serengeti.  Depending on the time of year and the migration of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos,  rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species.  As in Ngorongoro your Driver/Guide will be in contact with other safari drivers and will amaze you with his skill at locating the hidden animals.  Overnight in Serengeti.  (BLD)

Day 5.
Another full day of game drives.  Your Driver/Guide, having consulted overnight with the other Driver/Guides will head out in whatever direction will bring you to animals you haven't yet seen.  Overnight in Serengeti.  (BLD)

Day 6.
One final morning game drive before leaving.  You will fly to Arusha/Kilimanjaro and then to the Kilimanjaro Airport if flying back or by road if driving to Nairobi.  A picnic lunch will be taken along.  Whichever mode of transportation, upon arrival in Nairobi you will be taken either to the airport for your departing flight or to your hotel for an overnight stay.  If you will be staying the night, transfers to the airport the next day are included.  (BL).

ALL of our Safaris to Serengeti INCLUDE the flight from Serengeti to Arusha/Kilimanjaro.
The Air Option for the Lion Safari INCLUDES roundtrip flights between Nairobi and Kilimanjaro Airports.

• English speaking Professional Driver/Guide throughout.

• Complete sightseeing program as stated including all park entrance fees.

• Double or twin bed rooms with private bath or shower, breakfast daily "in town."

• All meals on safari, when outside of Nairobi and Arusha.

• All airport transfers and ground transportation by Safari Van or FWD.

• No more than 5 guests per Safari Van on safari (capacity 9).

• No more than 4 guests per FWD on safari (capacity 5).

• All hotel taxes and service charges.

• Services and assistance of our offices in Nairobi and Arusha.

Not included are:

• Meals not mentioned.
• International airfare. Departure taxes. Entry visas.
• Gratuities.
• Extras and items of a personal nature.

From & To Nairobi   

From & To Kilimanjaro

From & To Nairobi   

From & To Kilimanjaro

LAND ONLY PRICES.  All prices are in US dollars and are per person, double occupancy.  Extra nights can be added and include accommodation, meals and game drives.  All prices good through 15 December 2006 with the exception of Christmas, New Years and Easter holiday periods (contact us for prices for those times).

LOW SEASON DISCOUNT.  For trips between 15 April and 15 June (any year), deduct 15%.

PRE- and POST-SAFARI NIGHTS AND EXTENSIONS.  If you arrive one or more days before your safari or depart one or more days after it ends we can provide excellent accommodations in Nairobi.  We also have an excellent selection of Extensions to your safari.  After all, you've come all this way, you may as well see and do more.

DEPARTURE DAY ROOM.  If your departure flight is in the evening, we offer a day room at the Grand Regency and later transfer to the airport for US$95.

CHILDREN (12 years old and under).  The above prices are for adults (those over 12 years old).  For one child, sharing the parents' room, deduct 40%.  For two children, sharing the parents' room, deduct 15% for each.

BALLOON SAFARI.  One of the greatest experiences in the Serengeti and/or Masai Mara is a Balloon Safari.  Starting at dawn you silently float over the herds for an experience never to be forgotten.  $425 per person.

FLYING DOCTORS.  The Flying Doctors provide emergency evacuation and other services throughout the region.  If you do not have Travel Insurance we recommend you join them for the duration of your safari.  $50 per person.

TRAVEL INSURANCE.  We strongly recommend the purchase of Travel insurance.  This coverage protects you financially if you should have to cancel or interrupt your trip due to an unforeseen circumstance or if you need to seek medical attention while traveling.  The price is approximately 6% of the total 

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS.  Flights To and From Nairobi are not included in our prices.  We have tour inclusive fares to Nairobi with major air carriers and can provide the lowest possible fare for your holiday.