For Tanzania, we offer a variety of overland and fly-in trips operated by Origins Safaris as well as TPS (Tanzania Photographic Safaris).

Compared with the usual 'run of the mill' Tanzania itineraries, I believe the TPS trips are more imaginative, and offer more walking (the perfect 'antidote' for the long game-drives in the Serengeti). TPS' Safari Style trip includes Lake Victoria and the Western Kilimanjaro area, from where visitors can enjoy the classic view of Mt. Kilimanjaro, an absolutely 'must' when visiting Tanzania.

TPS' Safari Style departure has an ideal mix of accommodation: one night in a hotel in Arusha, 4 nights in permanent tented camps, 4 nights in lodges and 2 nights in a mobile tented camp. All accommodation is 'en suite' so there is no 'roughing it' or participation camping. This safari is operated twice monthly throughout the year, except in April and May. There are also monthly departures on the superb 'Adventure Tanzania' safari, which includes the fabulous Kirawira Camp and Rubondo Island Camp on Lake Victoria (details on request). For a longer stay in East Africa, we would recommend adding a few days in either Selous and/or Ruaha, or perhaps an area such as Kenya's Lewa Downs, in the 'dry north' where both black and white rhino may be see, as well as some very special endemic mammals such as Grevy's Zebra and Reticulated Giraffe.

In our opinion, the best choice for a moderately priced overland trip is the 12-day 'Journey into Tanzania'.

JOURNEY INTO TANZANIA 2004
Classic mobile camping and Lodge Safari.

Day 1 : Arr JRO by KLM, New Arusha Hotel B/B
Day 2 : Kikoti Safari Camp – Tarangire
Day 3 : Kikoti Safari Camp – Tarangire
Day 4 : Kisimangeda Camp – Lake Eyasi
Day 5 : Kisimangeda Camp – Lake Eyasi
Day 6 : Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Day 7 : Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Day 8 : Mobile Camp Serengeti
Day 9 : Mobile Camp Serengeti
Day 10: Mobile Camp Serengeti
Day 11: Mobile Camp Serengeti
Day 12: Drive to Arusha or fly Sero – Arusha (Option)

SCHEDULED DEPARTURES SAFARI PRICES 2004:

Price per person sharing: US $3,000.00
Single room Supplement:US $250.00

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: On your arrival you will be met by a TPS representative who will escort you to the New Arusha Hotel for a comfortable afternoon and evening prior to your departure the following morning.

Day 2: Your first experience of safari life will be the thrilling drive through the vastness of Tarangire National Park. Travelling through the park you will marvel at the beauty of this pristine wilderness before arriving at our own Kikoti Camp. Built on a ridge overlooking the park, Kikoti is a superb location from which to explore Tarangire. The welcoming gala dinner and traditional dances are unforgettable experiences and of course our comfortable thatched tents will ensure that you awake refreshed and eager for more the next day.

Day 3: Leaving camp early in the morning with a packed breakfast means that you can make the most of prime game viewing opportunities before heading back to camp for a late lunch. Escorted by armed guards and naturalist, a game walk in the late afternoon will give you an intimate taste of life as an African explorer before you take a refreshing sundowner on Kikoti Rock with some of the best sunsets in Africa as a backdrop. An evening game drive in a convertible vehicle will open up for you the world of Africa’s nocturnal game before you enjoy your bush dinner and retire at the end of an exhilarating day.

Days 4, 5: We take you to our mobile camp on the shores of Lake Eyasi. Travelling via towns such as Mto wa Mbu and Karatu we will have the chance to wander amongst the Barabaiz and Datoga tribes people before reaching the lakeshore. As there are no permanent accommodations on the lake we outfit a full mobile canvas camp for your use here. These spacious tents with en suite facilities, allow you to live much as the first explorers did without making any concessions to modern comfort levels. With such comforts guaranteed, you are perfectly placed to share the lives of the Hadzabe bushmen escorted by Momayo Muhindoi. Experiencing life through the eyes of such ancient peoples will give you a privileged view of the lives of one of the last groups of authentic hunter gather groups left in Africa.

Day 6, 7: Bidding farewell to our cultural hosts we will drive up to the Ngorongoro highlands taking an early lunch at the Ngorogoro Wildlife Lodge that will be your home for the next two evenings, we will have plenty of time in the afternoon to explore this magnificent habitat. The crater walls drop sheer for almost 2000ft before depositing you in the middle of the greatest wildlife concentration in Africa. In addition to these superb wildlife viewing opportunities we will also take you to visit the Olmoti Crater, high above the park floor, from which the Mungi river flows in a magnificent picture perfect waterfall on its way to the crater floor below.

Day 8, 9, 10, 11: We shall spend in the Serengeti, once again staying in our mobile camp. On the way we shall stop to visit Olduvai Gorge, a river canyon cutting 300ft into the volcanic Serengeti plains, once home to our earliest ancestors. Their remains can still be found nestling in the exposed soils. Part of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, Serengeti National Park is home to the most famous wildlife spectacle on earth, the annual migration of a million wildebeest. We use the Seronera Plains for our camping in order to ensure year round access to this mobile feast.

Day 12: You may either return to Arusha by road, a trip of approximately 7 hours, or take the option of a scheduled flight back from Seronera airstrip – the choice is yours.

Services included in the Package:

Transport: Six passenger Extended Toyota Land Cruisers, with photographic hatches fully equipped with binoculars, bean bags, cool boxes for cold drinks and mineral water, First aid kits, wildlife library (Birds and plants, mammals, tracks), basket with hot tea and coffee. The vehicles are fitted with VHF Radios and mobile phones, towe rope, shovel, axe and machete. Kleenex box and toilet paper also available.

Full board accommodation as per the itinerary, inclusive of park fees, Camp Crew, 4x4 Camp Truck for equipment, camp fees, mineral water and soft drinks, walking fees where applicable, night game drives, bush dinners, sundowners on Kikoti Rock, armed game ranger services, and visit to Olduvai Gorge.

Services NOT included in the Package:

Tips to driver guides, camp staff and hotel staff, Laundry, drinks, telephone calls, Airport taxes, All transfers on the first and last day, flight from Serengeti to Arusha and any items of personal nature.

SAFARI DATES 2004:

SAFARI STYLE - 11 NIGHTS 12 DAY
Schedules departures - 2004

Minimum 2 persons.

ITINERARY FOR SAFARI STYLE - WEDNESDAY DEPARTURES

Day 1: ARUSHA
Arrive Kilimanjaro international airport by KLM, you will be met on arrival by a Tanzania Photographic Safaris representative who will transfer you for dinner and overnight at the Mt.Village lodge.

Day 2 : ARUSHA TO KILIMANJARO - NDARAKWAI CAMP
After breakfast, taking with you packed lunches, you will make your way to Arusha national park, with its diverse montane alpine vegetation, located on the base of Mt. Meru. A great opportunity to seek out red duikers, the rare black and white Colobus monkeys, rare suni and bushbuck. This afternoon you will make your way to Ndarakwai, arriving in time for dinner and overnight at Ndarakwai camp - west Kilimanjaro region.

Day 3 : KILIMANJARO - NDARAKWAI CAMP
Early morning walk through Ndarakwai, stopping for a bush breakfast. Thereafter embark for a morning game drive through Ndarakwai private concession, returning in time for lunch at the camp. Afternoon at leisure. Evening game drives with cocktails, on a tree viewing platform overlooking a waterhole, returning to camp for dinner. Thereafter proceed for a night game drive. Overnight at Ndarakwai camp - West Kilimanjaro Region.

Day 4: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK - KIKOTI SAFARI CAMP
After breakfast, taking with you a packed lunch, you'll proceed to Tarangire National park, game driving en-route arriving in time for dinner and overnight at Kikoti Safari Camp.

Day 5 : TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK - KIKOTI SAFARI CAMP
Depart early morning with picnic breakfast, you'll game drive in the Tarangire eco-system returning to your camp for a late lunch. 4:00 pm : Embark on a guided bush walk, where you'll have opportunities to see territorial markings, tracks, and learn about the medicinal uses of some of the trees in the area, arriving in time for sundowners on Kikoti rock. Dinner and overnight at Kikoti Safari Camp. Option: Night game drives.

Day 6 : LAKE MANYARA TO NGORONGORO CRATER - SERENA LODGE
After breakfast, taking with you packed lunches, you'll proceed to Lake Manyara National park, a birder's paradise. Spend most of the day game-viewing in the park. Late afternoon depart for Ngorongoro via a small farming community called Karatu, arriving in time for tea / coffee at the Lodge. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena lodge.

Day 7: NGORONGORO CRATER - SERENA LODGE
After breakfast, taking with you packed lunches, this full day will be spent exploring the unique crater floor with its abundant wildlife including the rare endangered black rhino, returning for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena lodge.

Day 8: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK - SERENA LODGE
After breakfast, taking with you packed lunches, proceed to Serengeti National park, en-route visit Olduvai gorge, a prehistoric site where the Leakeys discovered some of the most important hominid fossils. Thereafter game driving en-route to the central part of the Serengeti. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena lodge.

Day 9: LAKE VICTORIA - SPEKE BAY LODGE
After breakfast, depart with packed lunches, game driving en-route through the western corridor of the Serengeti arriving early afternoon at Speke Bay lodge - Lake Victoria. Evening guided walk around the lake, where there will be excellent birding opportunities with cocktails served on the beach. Enjoy drinks as the sun sets over the Lake, returning for dinner and overnight at the Speke Bay lodge.

Day 10: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK - MOBILE TENTED CAMP
Breakfast at the lodge. Thereafter depart in a traditional fishing boat along the lake in time to catch up with the fishermen coming in with their morning catch - duration (1 hour and a half ). A short walk, through the traditional fishing village on the shores of Lake Victoria. The shores are a beehive of activity as the buyers gather in anticipation, to purchase their daily fish supplies. (great cultural experience & wonderful photo opportunities). Return to the lodge for an early lunch, thereafter proceed to Serengeti, game driving en-route. Arrive in time for dinner and overnight at the Serengeti Mobile camp.

Day 11: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK - MOBILE TENTED CAMP
After breakfast, morning and afternoon game drives in the western part of Serengeti national park, where you'll have opportunities to see the famous nile crocodiles and the rare black and white Colobus monkeys. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Mobile camp.

Day 12: DEPARTURE
After breakfast, a short drive to Grumeti airstrip for your regional air flight to Arusha departing at 10:40 hrs. You'll be met by a TPS representative who will transfer you for lunch at the Cultural heritage, thereafter proceed for day rooms and an early dinner at the Impala Hotel - Arusha. At 18:00 hrs : transfer to Kilimanjaro International airport for your KLM flight home.

PRICE PER PERSON SHARING : U$ 3,900.00
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT : U$ 885.00

Prices are valid up to 15th of December 2004.

ITINERARY ON SATURDAYS WORKS IN REVERSE ORDER (Refer to itinerary at glance)

Prices are inclusive of:
Full board accommodation, Park fees, transport in a 4x4 Land cruisers with English speaking guides, scheduled flight from Serengeti to Arusha. Mineral water whilst on safari, house wines, beers, and soft drinks at Serengeti Mobile camp, Ndarakwai camp and Kikoti camp. All activities at Kikoti Safari Camp.

Not inclusive of:
Flights to and from Arusha, tips to driver guides, (US $10.00 per person per day suggested), tips to hotel staff and camp staff, laundry, drinks at the lodges, personal telephone calls and any additional services.

We do not operate this tour in APRIL & MAY.

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