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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 |
Depart after breakfast on a flight to the easterm Serengeti.
Continue your journey into the remote wilderness of Tanzania
by heading to a private nature refuge, an exclusive area for
Thomson guests, in the Serengeti ecosystem.
Here, you will venture out to the first of many excursions
in the bush.
- Afternoon hike
- 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 area
- 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. Learn
more about the Maasai culture as you visit their homes and
a women's collaborative.
- Early morning exploration on foot
- Gain further insight into the local culture by visiting
a Maasai women's collaborative
- Maasai boma visit
- Night game drive
- Overnight: Thomson East Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 5
Private Nature Refuge |
Revel in the exclusivity of your stay in this private refuge.
Walk far and wide searching for wildlife, follwing tracks
and enjoying the scenic beauty around you.
- Morning wildlife viewing
- Guided walk to further explore the area on foot
- 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 |
Drive to Serengeti National Park, home to literally hundreds
of thousands of hoofed animals. This pristine and unique sanctuary
will give you a glimpse into “the world as it was in
the beginning.”
- Full day of wildlife viewing
- Overnight: Thomson Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 7
Serengeti National Park |
Relish in the vastness of the Serengeti, "the land that
flows on forever," along with some of the best wildlife
viewing that Africa has to offer. Relax at camp this afternoon
or take an optional walk to the nearby village of Robanda.
- Full day of wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park
(if you have advance reservations, make
an early departure for your hot-air balloon excursion today)
- Village visit
- Overnight: Thomson Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 8
Serengeti National Park |
Spanning nearly 6,000 square miles, the Serengeti has even
more to offer you today. With your skilled guides at the helm,
the game viewing promises to be interesting on this last day
of your adventure in the Serengeti ecosystem.
- Full day of wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park
- Overnight: Thomson Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 9
Ngorongoro Crater |
Make your way from the Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater, 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.
- Stop at Olduvai Gorge
- Overnight: Thomson Ngorongoro Nyumba
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Day 10
Ngorongoro Crater |
You will have a front row seat to observe some of the densest
wildlife concentrations on earth during your wildlife viewing
drive on Ngorongoro's Crater floor.
- Full day of wildlife viewing on the crater floor
- Overnight: Thomson Ngorongoro Nyumba
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Day 11
Maasailand |
This morning travel to Empakaai Crater, where you will hike
down onto its floor and explore the shores of its flamingo-lined
lake. There are no roads and no tourists, and you'll be enthralled
by this quiet, magical place. Return to the rim in a rigerous
ascent which promises stunning panoramic views.
- Hike Empakaai Crater
- Picnic lunch
- Overnight: Empakaai Camp
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Day 12
Maasailand |
Take a step back in time today during this full day of hiking
through the remote and historic Maasailand. Your Maasai walking
guide will lead you down into the Rift Valley where few travelers
have ventured - enjoy the exclusivity of these remote lands.
- Full day of trekking through Maasailand
- Overnight: Acacia Camp
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Day 13
Great Rift Valley |
Walk for several hours through this beautiful setting, with
Ol Doinyo Lengai in the background. Complete the final, dramatic
descent from atop the Great Escarpment to the floor of the
Rift Valley. At nearby Lake Natron, guides and drivers will
meet you and take you to a relaxing retreat.
- Half day of hiking
- Picnic lunch at the scenic Lake Natron
- Walk to a waterfall
- Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
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Day 14
Great Rift Valley / Arusha / Depart |
Depart for 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 15
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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