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Tanzania & KenyaClassic SafariPrivate Adventure12 Days
Tanzania & Kenya ClassicSafari Private AdventureEnjoy the big-game safari of your dreams in Kenya and Tanzania's most memorableprivate concessions, reserves, and parks. Visit Tarangire, Lake Manyara, UNESCO-listedNgorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Masai Mara, home to the greatest concentrationof wildlife in Africa. Learn bow and arrow hunting from the indigenous Wahadzabepeople. Track migrating wildebeest, leopards, lions, and elephants, and spot bathinghippos and crocodiles. Relax at remote luxury wilderness lodgings, handpicked to getyou away from the crowds without sacrificing the big-game experience, and immerseyourself in the primal wonder of East Africa. Pricing is seasonal, please call for an exactquote.DetailsTestimonialsArrive:Arusha, Tanzania"Every day presented an OMG moment that will beremembered for a lifetime."Depart:Nairobi, KenyaFlorence C.Duration:12 DaysGroup Size:2-10 GuestsMinimum Age:10 Years OldActivity Level:"Epic East Africa was exactly that and more, it wasamazing to stay in camps inside the parks so closeto the wildlife. Listening to leopards, elephants andlions near camp at night under a full moon was anexperience I'll always treasure."Guillermo B.1-800-974-0300info@mtsobek.com
REASON #01REASON #02REASON #03By combining Kenya's MaasaiMara and Tanzania's Seregentiwe're maximizing the chances tosee the Great Migration on ourAugust and December departures!This quintessential safari isperfect for first-timers or wildlifeenthusiasts who want to see it all.Travel in rugged 4x4 vehicles thatoffer maximum game viewingopportunities. Overnightsat comfortable lodges ordeluxe tented camps willguarantee your every comfort.ACTIVITIESLODGINGCLIMATEThrilling game drives throughKenya and Tanzania's famedprivate concessions, reserves andnational parks, and encounterswith secretive native tribes.Bookend the journey atboutique hotels; in thewilderness, enjoy deluxetailor-equipped safari camps.You will be blessed with atemperate climate year-round.Although the weather is usuallydry, rain or thundershowersare always a possibility.Joseph is affectionately known as ‘Africa’s Smallest Giraffe’Raymond was born in Arusha and raised in Masai villages,by his fellow classmates at the Mweka Wildlife College.in both Ngorongoro and Simanjiro. As a Masai, he’s lived hisHe is a passionate conservationist who was one of onlyentire life within wildlife protected areas and in harmony withfour Tanzanians to be offered a UNESCO Grant to studynature. Consequently, he possesses deep knowledge andConservation and Park Management at University ofrespect for the Serengeti’s wildlife. Raymond is an excellentMichigan. After completing his degree, Joseph returned toleader with 15 years of experience as a guide, and a passion forthe Ngorongoro conservation area to work on anti-poachingsharing Tanzania with MT Sobek travelers.initiatives. Despite his recognition and promotion, JosephRaymond Teekisheprefers to share his enthusiasm of the natural world withvisitors as a safari guide in Tanzania.Joseph Ndunguru1-800-974-0300info@mtsobek.com
ItineraryDAY 1ARRIVE AT KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT & TRANSFER TO ARUSHAWelcome to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania! Meet with an MT Sobek representative for an hour's drive to Arusha. Checkinto the boutique hotel set on five acres of land, with beautifully manicured gardens that provide a home to manyvarieties of birdlife and endemic plant species. Ease into the slow pace of safari life, leaving the daily hustle andbustle behind.DAY 2DRIVE FROM ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARKTake a morning drive to the Shanga River House, a project devoted to empowering disabled Tanzanians, locatedon one of the country's oldest coffee plantations. Tour the workshop and boutique selling jewelry and craftshandmade by disabled artists using recycled glass bottles. There may be a chance to meet some of the artists andsavor the fresh and delicious regional cuisine served at the restaurant. After a leisurely visit, get back on the roadand drive to the deluxe tent camp in Tarangire.Meals: B, L, DDAY 3DISCOVER TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK’S WILDLIFEToday is devoted to a full day touring of Tarangire National Park, home to the greatest concentration of wildlifeoutside the Serengeti. Tarangire is the sixth largest park in the country and relatively less well known to tourists.Feel entirely on your own, come face to face with enormous herds of elephants, wildebeest, buffalo, impala,gazelle, hartebeest, and eland. After a long day tracking game by foot, return to the deluxe camp for refreshingsundowners and a delicious dinner.Activity: Morning & afternoon game drive in 4x4 safari vehicleMeals: B, L, DDAY 4DRIVE TO MTO WA MBU VILLAGE AND LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARKThis morning, tour Mto wa Mbu, a village of farmers and craftspeople. Follow locals through their homes andfarmlands, visit the milling machine, and the market where their woodcarvings and handiwork are sold. Headto Lake Manyara, a shallow alkaline lake often covered by resident flamingos. Apart from the lake and the manylions that roam the park, there is an expanse of tropical jungle filled with baboons and other rainforest wildlife.Later, drive to the mountain lodge, uniquely situated on the outskirts of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.Activity: Morning & afternoon game drive in 4x4 safari vehicleMeals: B, L, D1-800-974-0300info@mtsobek.com
DAY 5EXPLORE THE NGORONGORO CRATERDrive to Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day of game watching with a picnic. This UNESCO World Heritage Site isfamed for its abundance of "big five" game and birds. Descend into the sunken cone to track game along thecrater floor, its high walls serving as a natural enclosure for an abundance of wildlife. Look out for exceptionalbirds such as the lammergeyer, Verreaux's eagle, Egyptian vulture, rosy-breasted longclaw, flocks of lesser, andgreater flamingos. End the day with sundowners and dinner back at the lodge outside the conservation area.Activity: Full day game drive in 4x4 safari vehicleMeals: B, L, DDAY 6MEET WAHADZABE PEOPLE AT LAKE EYASITour villages of the Datoga and meet with the Wahadzabe people, who live as hunter-gatherers around LakeEyasi, one of the oldest parts of the Eastern Rift Valley, renowned for its colorful bird life. An off-shoot of theAcadi tribe, the Wahadzabes are a very secretive and protective community. Learn to hunt with a bow and arrow,start a fire, or join the women gathering roots, tubers and wild fruit. Discover their way of life - an unforgettableexperience — and return to the mountain lodge in Ngorongoro.Meals: B, L, DDAY 7DISCOVER SERENGETI NATIONAL PARKFrom Ngorongoro, head to Serengeti National Park, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Relax at safaritent camps just like Out of Africa. MT Sobek mobile camps allow blending in with the environment, and upondeparture, there is little if any evidence of camping left behind. Spacious and comfortable accommodations offera good rest after long days of tracking. Come evening, head out for a game drive, then sit around the campfire toshare stories of the day's greatest discoveriesActivity: Morning & afternoon game drive in 4X4 safari vehicleMeals: B, L, DDAY 8JOURNEY THROUGH THE SERENGETIBesides being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Serengeti is Tanzania's oldest and most popular park, as well asone of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Today head into the south-central corner, an area that sees few1-800-974-0300info@mtsobek.com
tourists. Witness majestic lions, herds of wildebeest, zebra and crocodile in the savannas, plains, forests andwoodlands. Enjoy game-viewing in the early morning and late afternoon.Activity: Morning & afternoon game drive in 4X4 safari vehicleMeals: B, L, DDAY 9EXPLORE MARA NORTH CONSERVANCYAfter breakfast, fly to Tarime for a connecting flight to Migori, Kenya and a two-hour drive to Mara NorthConservancy, just north of the Masai Mara National Reserve. En route, enjoy a leisurely game drive, spottinglions, hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, and leopards. A private concession, the Mara North Conservancy partnerswith a few member camps and 800 Maasai landowners to establish a protected wilderness area. Its savannas andgrasslands attract herbivores of all kinds, from elephants, giraffes and zebras to gazelles and impalas. Arrive tothe luxury tent camp at lunchtime.Activity: Afternoon game drive in 4x4 safari vehicleMeals: B, L, DDAY 10ENCOUNTER WILDLIFE OF THE MARA NORTH CONSERVANCYWake to the smell of freshly brewed coffee for the first morning game drive in Kenya. Early mornings are oneof the best times to view wildlife, as most activity goes on before the day heats up. Return to camp for a heartybreakfast and a nature walk in the wild. In the afternoon, set off on a game drive with drinks and snacks for happyhour out in the bush. Back at camp, enjoy a hot shower before dinner is served.Activity: Morning & afternoon game drive in 4x4 safari vehicleMeals: B, L, DDAY 11EXPLORE MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVEStart the day early and set out towards the gates of the Masai Mara National Reserve. With a packed picnic lunch,enjoy the whole day exploring another part of the famous conservation area. Visit the Mara River and marvel atthe famous migration routes. Arrive just in time for a quick swim in the pool or an easy walk before sunset. Enjoydinner and celebratory drinks to end the extraordinary African adventure.Activity: Morning & afternoon game drive in 4x4 safari vehicleMeals: B, L, D1-800-974-0300info@mtsobek.com
DAY 12NAIROBI, KENYAAfter breakfast, board a flight to Nairobi, Kenya's capital city, and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the heatedswimming pool, fully equipped day rooms and the hotel's restaurant prior to departure. Refresh and relax beforehitting the road to the airport for international flights home.Meals: B, L1-800-974-0300info@mtsobek.com
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PRICE INCLUDESPRICE DOES NOT INCLUDEPricing based on July - October departures. Pleasecall for exact quote on other dates.International airfare, airport taxes, and excessbaggage feesShared guided wildlife drives in KenyaAlcoholic beverages (MT Sobek provides wine atselect events)Expertise and services of our experiencedadventure Tanzania guidesGratuities for MT Sobek guides and guide-driversAll accommodations as noted in the itineraryTravel Protection ProgramAll breakfasts, almost all lunches and dinners asnoted in the itineraryPersonal expensesSnacks and water between mealsAdditional regional guides and experts on manytripsComprehensive Trip Planner with detailed pre-tripinformationPrivate guided tours at historic sites, museums,wineries and other select attractions as noted in theitinerarySpecial events and other select attractions asmentioned in the itineraryAll gratuities at hotels and restaurantsEquipment and experienced guides for activities asdescribed in the itineraryPark and other entry fees (unless otherwise noted)Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel aslisted in the itinerarySelect transfers as mentioned in the itineraryBaggage transfers and porterage1-800-974-0300info@mtsobek.com
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Conservation and Park Management at University of Michigan. After completing his degree, Joseph returned to the Ngorongoro conservation area to work on anti-poaching initiatives. Despite his recognition and promotion, Joseph prefers to share his enthusiasm of the natural world with visitors as a safari guide in Tanzania. Joseph Ndunguru
