March 20-30, 2012                              Only 2 spots remaining!

(Guided by Ryan Snider)   

CAD$4,950 per person

From the savannahs of the Serengeti, to the snows of Kilimanjaro, to the white sand beaches of Zanzibar – this is Tanzania!  And it all culminates in the months of February  and March as two million wildebeest migrate to the Serengeti plains to give birth – an incredible spectacle not seen anywhere else in the world.

March 20, 21:  Flight to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

A comfortable international flight takes you to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (arriving Mar. 21).  Upon arrival, Ryan will welcome and drive you to the charming Kigongoni Lodge.

March 22:  Arusha

After a leisurely breakfast by the pool, take a guided tour of Arusha to visit a Fair Trade craft market, have lunch at a colonial era coffee lodge, and meet the lively children at the Sibusiso Orphanage.   Enjoy a special ‘Welcome to Africa’ dinner by the pool at the Kigongoni Lodge.

March 23, 24:  Tarangire National Park

This morning, take a dramatic drive to the hot and arid Tarangire National Park – one of the best places to photograph large herds of dusty elephant and enormous baobab trees.  Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch over-looking the Tarangire river, followed by a memorable dinner at your exclusive Adventures Aloft Tented Camp.

March 25, 26:  Ngorongoro Crater

After a morning game drive in the conservancy, stop at Naitoli Primary School to donate school supplies before traversing the Great Rift Valley to the cool and lush highlands of the world famous Ngorongoro Crater.  Photograph the sun rising over the Crater before descending 2,000 feet into this wildlife-filled natural wonder.  Sleep in the midst of a beautiful coffee plantation at the Ngorongoro Farmhouse. 

March 27, 28:  The Serengeti National Park - Ndutu

Drive through the extraordinary herds of migrating wildebeest and zebra on your way to the Ndutu region of the Serengeti, stopping at the historic Oldupai Gorge and a Maasai cultural village (optional) along the way.  During morning and afternoon game drives, photograph the full range of African wildlife including lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, and rhino.  Enjoy two nights at the solar-powered Lake Masek Tented Camp located in the midst of the migration.   

March 29, 30:  Kilimanjaro Departure Flight

After one last game drive amongst the wildebeest, board a chartered aircraft (included) back to your day room in Kilimanjaro for a chance to swim, shower, and pack your luggage.  Enjoy a final dinner by the pool before transferring to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international flight home (arriving Mar. 30), with some wonderful memories and a changed world-view!

Included for this safari:

• All en-suite accommodations (based on double occupancy) and all meals as specified in the itinerary.
• Exclusive transport in 4x4 vehicles with 'pop-up' roof and guaranteed window seat.
• Services of an excellent English-speaking guide who is knowledgeable of the local region and culture.
• Long-range radio communication (and access to mobile phone) for the duration of the trip.
• Complementary bottled drinking water.
• All park entry fees, conservation fees, entrance fees, airport transfers, and departure taxes.
• All gratuities for porters, waiters, and room stewards.
• All domestic chartered flights as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Complete pre-departure information including packing lists, customized trip itinerary, and flight details.

Not included:

• International airfare.
• Travel/medical/cancellation/interruption insurance.
• Single Supplement (if you would like your own room).
• Passport fees, inoculations, and Tourist Entry Visa.
• Gratuities for drivers and any optional excursions.
• Souvenirs, soft drinks, bar beverages, laundry, email, phone, and items of a personal nature.