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Day 1-2
Depart U.S. / 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.
- Overnight: Mt. Meru Game Lodge
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Day 3
Arusha National Park |
Explore the diverse landscape of Arusha National Park. Share
an unforgettable moment when you see a giraffe or elephant
for the first time! Stretch your legs on a brief hike to a
nearby waterfall and have a picnic lunch before returning
to the lodge.
- Wildlife viewing in Arusha National Park
- Brief hike to waterfall
- Overnight: Mt. Meru Game Lodge
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Day 4
Tarangire National Park |
Today you will depart Arusha, traveling southwest through
the Maasai Steppe to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania's fourth
largest.
- Afternoon wildlife viewing in Tarangire National Park
- Overnight: Thomson Tarangire Nyumba
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Day 5
Tarangire National Park |
Spend another day in Tarangire National Park, viewing some
of Tanzania’s largest populations of elephant and enjoying
the diverse scenery, including the dramatic baobab trees that
are so typical of the park.
- Full day of wildlife viewing in Tarangire National Park
- Swimming at Tarangire Safari Lodge
- Overnight: Thomson Tarangire Nyumba
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Day 6
Ngorongoro Highlands |
At long last, you will meet your Tanzanian pen pals! Your
family can interact with Tanzanians at schools and the homes
of Thomson Safaris’ longtime friends for games and activities.
Gain a further understanding of Tanzanian life during your
excursions from Gibb's Farm today.
- Meet your pen pals / school visit
- Optional afternoon activities include mountain biking,
spa services, bird watching, coffee roasting, tea on the
verandah, a visit to the artist in residence, and more!
(additional fee applies for bike rental and spa services)
- Overnight: Gibb's Farm
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Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater |
The Ngorogoro crater is a geological marvel where almost 30,000
animals live year-round. This is a paradise for animal lovers
who can expect to see lions, zebras, hippos, hyenas, flamingoes,
baboons and much more.
- Full day of wildlife viewing on the floor of Ngorongoro
Crater
- Overnight: Gibb's Farm
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Day 8
Olduvai Gorge / Serengeti National Park |
After breakfast, continue your journey into the unspoilt wilderness
of Tanzania by heading west, toward the Serengeti Plains.
- Brief stop at Olduvai Gorge
- Wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park
- Overnight: Thomson Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 9
Serengeti National Park |
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Enjoy the vastness of the Serengeti, "the land that flows
on forever," along with some of the best wildlife viewing
that Africa has to offer.
- Wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park (if you
have advance reservations, make an early departure for your
hot-air balloon excursion today)
- Afternoon of traditional Tanzanian games, soccer, or
sketching/painting at your Nyumba
- Overnight: Thomson Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 10
Private Nature Refuge |
Make your way to a private nature refuge located in the Serengeti
eco-system, east of Serengeti National Park. Welcome to Maasai
country!
- Explore the area on foot looking for animal tracks
- Overnight: Thomson East Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 11
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 families who wish to enjoy
a true wilderness and exploration experience. In the afternoon,
you will learn more about the Maasai culture by visiting their
homes and then later, they will visit you at your campfire.
- Morning hike
- 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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12
Private Nature Refuge / Arusha / Depart |
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Depart this morning and spend the rest of the day in Arusha,
with a farewell lunch, some shopping and a dayroom to prepare
for your flight home this evening.
- Scenic flight to Arusha (33lbs baggage maximum)
- Farewell lunch in Arusha
- Shopping
- Dayroom in Arusha
- Swim in the pool at your lodge
- Transfer to the International Airport for your flight home
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Day 13
Arrive U.S.
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Connect in Amsterdam and arrive in the U.S. Please check your
flight itinerary for arrival dates and flight details.
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