Gems of the North
 
A luxury 7-day safari in Tanzania travelling by 4x4 vehicle.

As the name suggests, this is the ultimate luxury safari. Expect to be impressed by the accommodation, which is opulent and exquisitely designed; the guides, who are knowledgeable; and the activities, which are as flexible as you would like them to be. For those seeking a stylish safari oozing with romance and sophistication, we highly recommend this trip. This safari includes all meals, drinks and activities. Depending on where you are staying, activities are generally based on game drives and some walking safaris.
 
Duration :   7 days
Starts :  Arusha 
Ends :  Arusha 
Day of Departure :  Any Day
Transport :  Vehicle 4 x 4 Vehicles 
Standard :  Luxury 
Rates from :  USD  4942 p.p.
 
 
 
Detailed Itinerary
 
Days 1-2: Arusha - Lake Manyara
This afternoon you will transfer from Arusha to the airport to connect with a regional scheduled flight to Lake Manyara. Upon arrival you will be met at the airstrip and transferred to camp with game viewing en route. The programme is very flexible here so, if you wish, you can spend the rest of the day on a game drive. Enjoy a morning and afternoon game drive the next day.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater (Approx 2hr30min drive)
This morning, after breakfast, you head West to the park’s border, viewing game en route. Once out of the park and onto the main Arusha - Serengeti road, you will pass the village of Mto wa Mbu before heading through the escarpments to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route you will view the scenic wheat plains & coffee plantations of the highlands, before journeying into the Ngorongoro forests and on to your lodge, perched over the edge of the crater. Following a delicious lunch and perhaps a brief look around, you depart into the crater on an afternoon game drive that returns to the lodge late afternoon.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
A highlight awaits you this morning as you depart by 4x4 to explore what is commonly referred to as the world’s largest wildlife zoo. After breakfast, you will descend 2,000 feet, through the early morning mist, into the crater for a spectacular safari. Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and is also one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor comprises several distinct habitats, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some sandy dunes. It is an awesome wildlife experience. In the afternoon you leave the crater and drive back to the lodge.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Days 5-6: Serengeti (Approx 3hr drive)
After breakfast, you will drive to the airport at Lake Manyara to connect with the Regional scheduled flight to Kleins. Upon arrival you will be met at the airstrip and transferred to camp with game viewing en route. After lunch, you could spend the rest of the day on a game drive that returns late afternoon. The next day you will enjoy a morning and afternoon game drive.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Klein's Camp

Days 5-6: Serengeti (Approx 3hr drive)
After breakfast, you will drive to the airport at Lake Manyara to connect with the Regional scheduled flight to Kleins. Upon arrival you will be met at the airstrip and transferred to camp with game viewing en route. After lunch, you could spend the rest of the day on a game drive that returns late afternoon. The next day you will enjoy a morning and afternoon game drive.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Grumeti River Camp

DAY 7: Day of Departure
After breakfast you will drive back to Lake Manyara for your air transfer to Arusha. This, unfortunately, is the end of your safari.
Meals : B
 


Rates & Terms
 
RATES PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS
 
Validity Period Per Person Sharing Single Room Supplement
6/1/2008 - 10/31/2008 USD  6838 N/A 
11/1/2008 - 12/20/2008 USD  4942 N/A 
 
Package Includes:

Shared game viewing activities at the lodges
Services of an English speaking driver/guide
Accommodation and meals as detailed
Domestic flights as specified
Current park fees and government taxes

Package Excludes:

International flights
Departure taxes
Visas
Driver/guide or local escort gratuities
Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature
Travel insurance

Notes:

We may have to reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability
Please note that this safari does not operate between 1 April and 31 May due to seasonal closures
Please note that there is no single supplement for the first two single rooms booked, but thereafter the hotel will charge

Minimum 2 / Maximum 7 in a vehicle to guarantee a window seat