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4 UNESCO sites
Game drives in Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Serengeti National Parks offering superb wildlife
Bushmen experience
Explore Olduvai Gorge and the origins of man
Travel to Mt. Kilimanjaro
Visit Maasai villages
Zanzibar, the spice island
Optional Serengeti balloon ride

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Primary:	Safari, Wildlife
Other:	Snorkeling, Hot Air Ballooning, World Heritage Sites, indigenous tribes

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Tanzania - Cradle of Life

Tanzania, the largest country in east Africa, is home to wildlife, lakes, savannah and mountains. From the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, to Mt. Kilimanjaro (the highest mountain in Africa), Tanzania boasts world-renowned sites and adventure.

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Follow the herds of elephants, lions, rhinos and towering giraffes, as well as millions of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles roaming the savannahs of the Serengeti — truly the quintessential African safari. Enjoy our private mobile tented camp in the wilds of the Serengeti, allowing relocation closer to the best sites as the animals migrate. Enhance your stay with our balloon ride option that takes you up for a bird’s eye view of the famed savannah.

Travel to Lake Natron with millions of flamingos and the Olduvai Gorge, the region made famous by the Leakey’s discovery of our human origins. Explore the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, famous for its size and the abundance of large animals roaming its caldera. Visit Mt. Kilimanjaro, the graceful mountain which rises gently to a spectacular 19,340 feet — the highest point in Africa. Experience the cultures of the Maasai, Chagga and the nomadic Bushmen of Lake Eyasi.

Day 1: Arrive in Arusha (Kilimanjaro Airport)

You are met upon arrival and transferred to our hotel near the airport. On a clear day, enjoy views of Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro. Overnight in Arusha.

Day 2: To Marangu - Chagga village visit

This morning we travel to Marangu where we will have lunch at the hotel. We hike to a local Chagga Village, visit the families, learn about their history, see blacksmiths at work and can also try out the local brew.

Located at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro, these villages are set against the backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain. Overnight in Marangu.

Day 3: To Tarangire National Park

After breakfast we depart for Tarangire with a picnic lunch en route. Spend the afternoon game viewing in the Tarangire National Park, a park idolized in Hollywood movies, romanticized by early settlers and sought after ever since by the modern traveler.

Open savannah, looming primeval baobab trees and stretched groves of acacia compete with roaming herds of elephants and an impressive array of predators to provide the very definition of the African bush. Overnight just outside of the Tarangire National Park.

Day 4: Tarangire National Park

Leaving camp early in the morning, we can make the most of prime game viewing opportunities before heading back to the lodge for lunch.

We will do a game drive in late afternoon and take time to enjoy the sunset in one of the best locations in Africa. The spectacular backdrop will give you a taste of life as an African explorer. An evening game drive in a convertible vehicle will open up the world of Africa’s nocturnal game. Overnight just outside of Tarangire National Park.

Day 5: To Central Serengeti National Park — safari

After breakfast we depart for Tanzania’s most famous game park. Approximately 15,000 square kilometers, the Serengeti is home to literally millions of hooved animals.

While the drive is long between the Tarangire National Park and the central Serengeti area, we will have the opportunity to see a lot of wildlife. We will make frequent stops for photo opportunites. Overnight in a Serengeti wilderness camp.

Day 6: Serengeti National Park – Safari

After breakfast, enjoy a morning and afternoon game drive on the world-renowned Serengeti, famous for its abundance of wildlife such as elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes and millions of wildebeests, zebras and numerous grazing antelopes who remain ever watchful for the park’s predators.

The north of this vast park is not normally travelled to, which makes game viewing exceptional, with its dramatic rolling hills and Lobo Kopjes; Kopjes are eroded granite hills that were created millions of years ago when volcanic bubble broached the surface and solidified, eroded by rain, they became beautiful formations. With the warmth of the sun it is not uncommon to see lions sunning themselves right beside our vehicle. Overnight in a Serengeti wilderness camp.

Day 7: Ndutu Serengeti Area

Wake up to the sounds of the animals as we venture to the south end of the Serengeti. As we drive through the park, watch for the wildebeest migrations. Overnight in the Ndutu Serengeti Region.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater via Olduvai Gorge

Today, get up with the animals for an optional balloon ride, before we say good bye to the Serengeti and move on to the famed Olduvai Gorge. This is where the Leakeys made their famous early hominid discoveries, dated at 1.8 million years old.

In the afternoon, continue on to the Ngorongoro Crater; famous for the greatest wildlife concentration in Africa.

A day of travelling calls for a good meal with good friends at our lodge set high on the rim of Africa’s Eden. Marvel in the views that plunge down over the crater floor, some 7,500 feet above sea level. Make sure you have your binoculars to spot the creatures that you will be seeing the next day. Relax on the balcony as you watch the sun set on the animals captive within the crater. Overnight in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater

Today after breakfast we will depart with our picnic lunches for a full day crater tour. One of the most identifiable sights in Africa, the Ngorongoro Crater is 12 miles wide and has numerous species of animal found in east Africa. The views from the crater rim are spectacular, but once you arrive at the bottom of the crater floor you will understand why it has been compared to Noah’s Ark. We will drive into the crater and get up close and personal with many types of wildlife.

In the late afternoon we will drive to Ngorongoro. Overnight in the Ngorongoro area.

Day 10: Lake Eyasi bushmen

Enjoy your morning at leisure. After lunch we will drive to Lake Eyasi. En route we hope to visit the Meali Primary School located in rural Karatu.

Lodging

Kisima Ngeda Camp

Description

This permanent tented camp is located on a two hundred acre plantation on the shores of Lake Eyasi. The camp is situated in a beautiful natural palm and acacia lakeshore forest with a colossal rock as a backdrop and a natural spring nearby. The spring, which is similar to the groundwater springs of Lake Manyara, produces over four million liters of water a day which eventually feed into the lake. Across the lake, which stretches away in front of the camp, the Alipi escarpment wall raises two thousand feet up into the Endulen area of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Day 11: bushmen experience, Manyara Area

Wake up at Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp on the shore of Lake Eyasi. After breakfast we will enjoy the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers experience.

Related to the San and Kung Bushmen of Kalahari fame, the Hadzabe are a fascinating, traditional people. Experiencing life through the eyes of such ancient peoples will give you a privileged view of the lives of one of the last groups of authentic hunter-gatherer groups left in Africa.

After lunch we will drive to the Rift Valley, the most sought after photographic safari destination. Overnight in the Manyara area.

Day 12: Maasai & Mto Wa Mbu Villages

This morning we will visit the traditional Maasai Boma village. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the history and lifestyle of the Maasai people.

We will then spend our afternoon in the Mto Wa Mbu village. The Mto Wa Mbu village is among the most active villages in Northern Tanzania. Learn about what the people do for a living, learn different modes of production and what exists in their culture. Overnight in the Rift Valley area.

Day 13: Fly to Zanzibar

After breakfast, we drive to Arusha arriving in time for lunch. After lunch, we continue to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.

You will be met on arrival and be driven to the north coast in Nungwi to relax as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean. Overnight in Nungwi.

Day 14: Snorkeling, Dhow “Sailing” Sunset Trip

A day to kick back and relax, go swimming, snorkeling, diving or simply do nothing, but enjoy the ocean and relaxed pace of Zanzibar.

In the afternoon, enjoy a “Dhow” Sunset trip as the perfect way to bid farewell to the experience and memories of Tanzania. Overnight in Nungwi.

Day 15: Zanzibar City Sights

After breakfast, journey back to south Stone Town. Enroute, enjoy a guided exploration of Zanzibar’s history including the slave trade, a visit to the slave market and the Anglican Church, and learning about Livingstone. Visit Kizimbani spice farm where you will be shown a few local spices, fruits and plants and be given an explanation about their uses and special properties.

Experience a local village where the villagers give a performance of daily activities including: a show on how their houses are constructed, a singing performance by the school, cooking methods, farming methods, social activities etc. This day is really a fantastic excursion that touches on every aspect of Zanzibar. Overnight in Stone Town.

Day 16: Depart Zanzibar

After breakfast, proceed to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight.

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L. Stevenson

“The Sopa Lodges were wonderful! The variety was nice and appreciated.”

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D. & R. Manner

“The trip was terrific. The food was wonderful everywhere we went, particularily at the coffee plantation and Amboseli. Our favorite activity was the game drives. The Serengeti/Balloon experience was a great experience and we would recommend for everyone.”

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K. Leadley

“I just wanted to say a BIG thank you for arranging a great adventure vacation for us. We had a fabulous time! Each day, we would say that it could not get any better than this day. Much to our surprise, it would. We feel so privileged to have had such an experience. As an aside, the trip was well organised; the accommodations excellent, the food superb and the guides — top notch. We especially enjoyed the mobile tented camp experience in the Serengeti. We can't wait until our next Eldertreks adventure. “

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S. Mercer

"I don't know how you could possibly find a better guide. He became a friend. His driving on those roads was remarkable." "We're looking forward to dealing with you again and are telling all our friends how well we were looked after by your staff."

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Sylvia Slomin

"What I liked about the trip – close contact with the animals and people of the country, the country – accommodations, food transportation, the pace and scheduling of daily activities, the amazing scenery and viewing of animals and the atmosphere of caring and support of the group, thanks to the tone set by our tour leader."

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TRIP INCLUDES

all accommodations throughout
all meals, starting with dinner on day 1 and finishing with breakfast on departure day (i.e. the last day of the ElderTreks tour)
bottled drinking water throughout the trip
all internal transportation
airport transfers on day 1 and departure day (i.e. the last day of the ElderTreks tour)
all day trips and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary
tips for hotels (porterage), restaurants and spot guides
services of a trip leader

TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE

International flights
tips to ElderTreks tour leader
national guide bus driver
alcoholic drinks
visa’s and travel insurance

CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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                                        Day 1: Arrive in Arusha (Kilimanjaro Airport)
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                                        You are met upon arrival and transferred to our hotel near the airport. On a clear day, enjoy views of Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro. Overnight in Arusha.
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                                        Day 2: To Marangu - Chagga village visit
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                                        Day 7: Ndutu Serengeti Area
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                                        Wake up to the sounds of the animals as we venture to the south end of the Serengeti. As we drive through the park, watch for the wildebeest migrations. Overnight in the Ndutu Serengeti Region.
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                                        Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater via Olduvai Gorge
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                                        <div>Today, get up with the animals for an optional balloon ride, before we say good bye to the Serengeti and move on to the famed Olduvai Gorge. This is where the Leakeys made their famous early hominid discoveries, dated at 1.8 million years old. </div><div><br></div><div>In the afternoon, continue on to the Ngorongoro Crater; famous for the greatest wildlife concentration in Africa.</div><div><br></div><div>A day of travelling calls for a good meal with good friends at our lodge set high on the rim of Africa’s Eden. Marvel in the views that plunge down over the crater floor, some 7,500 feet above sea level. Make sure you have your binoculars to spot the creatures that you will be seeing the next day. Relax on the balcony as you watch the sun set on the animals captive within the crater. Overnight in Ngorongoro Conservation Area. </div>
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                                        Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater
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        Today after breakfast we will depart with our picnic lunches for a full day crater tour. One of the most identifiable sights in Africa, the Ngorongoro
        Crater is 12 miles wide and has numerous species of animal found in east Africa. The views from the crater rim are spectacular, but once you arrive at
        the bottom of the crater floor you will understand why it has been compared to Noah’s Ark. We will drive into the crater and get up close and personal
        with many types of wildlife. 
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        In the late afternoon we will drive to Ngorongoro. Overnight in the Ngorongoro area.
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                                        Day 10: Lake Eyasi bushmen
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                                        Enjoy your morning at leisure. After lunch we will drive to Lake Eyasi. En route we hope to visit the Meali Primary School located in rural Karatu. 
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                                                    <td valign="top"><a style="color: #3D6287;" target="_blank" href="http://www.kisimangeda.com"><b>Kisima Ngeda Camp</b></a></td>
                                                    
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                                                    <td valign="top">This permanent tented camp is located on a two hundred acre plantation on the shores of Lake Eyasi. The camp is situated in a beautiful natural palm and acacia lakeshore forest with a colossal rock as a backdrop and a natural spring nearby. 
The spring, which is similar to the groundwater springs of Lake Manyara, produces over four million liters of water a day which eventually feed into the lake. Across the lake, which stretches away in front of the camp, the Alipi escarpment wall raises two thousand feet up into the Endulen area of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.</td>
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                                        Day 11: bushmen experience, Manyara Area
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                                        <div>Wake up at Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp on the shore of Lake Eyasi. After breakfast we will enjoy the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers experience.</div><div><br></div><div>Related to the San and Kung Bushmen of Kalahari fame, the Hadzabe are a fascinating, traditional people. Experiencing life through the eyes of such ancient peoples will give you a privileged view of the lives of one of the last groups of authentic hunter-gatherer groups left in Africa. </div><div><br></div><div>After lunch we will drive to the Rift Valley, the most sought after photographic safari destination. Overnight in the Manyara area.</div>
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                                        Day 12: Maasai & Mto Wa Mbu Villages
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        This morning we will visit the traditional Maasai Boma village. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the history and lifestyle of the Maasai
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        We will then spend our afternoon in the Mto Wa Mbu village. The Mto Wa Mbu village is among the most active villages in Northern Tanzania. Learn about
        what the people do for a living, learn different modes of production and what exists in their culture. Overnight in the Rift Valley area.
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