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Day 1-2
Depart North America / Arrive Arusha |
Connect in Amsterdam with your flight to Kilimanjaro Airport,
arriving late evening. You will be met by Thomson Safaris
staff and transferred to your lodge. We
can arrange your international flights, please call for competitive
pricing and availability.
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Day 3
Private Nature Refuge |
After breakfast, take a brief flight to a private nature refuge,
an exclusive area for Thomson guests in the Serengeti ecosystem.
Enjoy a gentle orientation walk after lunch.
- Welcome lunch
- Exploration on foot
- Overnight: Thomson East Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 4
Private Nature Refuge
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This remote and pristine region is a private wilderness refuge
- its unique geography, and its location outside the park
make it a perfect destination for discerning guests who wish
to enjoy a true wilderness and exploration experience.
- Early morning exploration on foot
- Maasai boma visit
- Overnight: Thomson East Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 5
Private Nature Refuge |
This remote and pristine region is a private wilderness refuge
- its unique geography, and its location outside the park
make it a perfect destination for discerning guests who wish
to enjoy a true wilderness and exploration experience.
- Morning wildlife viewing
- Gain further insight into the local culture by visiting
a Maasai women's collaborative
- Maasai boma visit
- Gather around the campfire to listen to traditional folklore
from a Maasai storyteller
- Overnight: Thomson East Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 6
Serengeti National Park |
Enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing in the famed Serengeti
at an exclusive location that few have the privilege of visiting.
- Wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park
- Overnight: Thomson Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 7
Serengeti National Park |
Travel to your second location in the Serengeti enjoying plenty
of diverse wildlife viewing along the way. Spanning nearly
6,000 square miles, and home to hundreds of thousands of hoofed
animals, this promises to be another exciting day.
- Wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park
- Overnight: Thomson Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 8
Serengeti National Park |
After wildlife viewing this morning, set out on foot to the
local village where you can learn more about Tanzanian life.
The people who inhabit this village, the Ikoma, are known
for their drumming, dancing and storytelling.
- Wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park
(if you have advance reservations, make
an early departure for your hot-air balloon excursion today)
- Walk and village visit
- Overnight: Thomson Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 9
Ngorongoro Highlands |
After breakfast, continue your journey
by heading east, toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Enjoy the scenery of rolling hills and vibrant colors as you
make your way to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at Gibb's
Farm in the afternoon, where you are sure to enjoy the serenity
of this lush and extraordinary oasis.
- Morning wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park
- Brief stop at Olduvai Gorge
- Optional afternoon activities include tea on the verandah,
a visit to the artist in residence or spa services (additional
spa fee applies)
- Overnight: Gibb's Farm
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Day 10
Ngorongoro Crater |
The Ngorogoro crater is a geological marvel boasting several
vegetation zones from lakes to forest to savannah. It is home
to about 30,000 animals, despite its tiny size of only 10
miles across.
- Full day of wildlife viewing in Ngorongoro Crater
- Overnight: Gibb's Farm
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Day 11
Ngorongoro Highlands / Mto wa Mbu |
Visit the town of Mto wa Mbu where you are sure to increase
your understanding of Tanzania's fascinating culture: taste
banana beer, see coffee being roasted and witness the art
of wood carving.
- Guided walk through the town of Mto wa Mbu
- Optional visit with Daniel Tewa, a local historian and
storyteller
- Overnight: Gibb's Farm
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Day 12
Arusha / Depart |
Drive to Arusha this morning arriving in time for a farewell
lunch, some shopping and a dayroom to prepare for your flight
home this evening.
- Farewell lunch in Arusha
- Shopping
- Dayroom in Arusha
- Transfer to the International Airport for your flight
home
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Day 13
Arrive North America |
Connect in Amsterdam and arrive in North America. Please check
your flight itinerary for arrival dates and flight details.
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