"Traditional Luxury Mobile Camping Safari" - (12 Days)

The bygone days of Hemingway can be captured in the style of this luxury camping safari. Small camps. Our attention to the slightest detail. The scent of wood smoke and coffee when you awaken. These are just a few of the many amenities to be found when traveling via tented safari. We've combined these pleasures along with "room-to-stretch" in lodges, making this the perfect recipe for delighted clients.

Day 1 - Arrive Arusha (via Nairobi or Mt. Kilimanjaro International) and transfer to Arumeru River Lodge for overnight. Meet and greet safari briefing upon arrival at the lodge or the following morning before starting out.

Day 2 - After breakfast, depart for the private tented camp situated along the boundary of Tarangire National Park. During the dry season from July to November, animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area. As many as 6,000 elephants inhabit Tarangire during the dry season.

Tribal visits and walking in the area neighboring Tarangire is offered to those wanting a cultural experience. Learning about their history is as fascinating as are the views from the several hilltops in the area. You'll also have the ability to game drive the area neighboring Tarangire.

Lunch, dinner and overnight at Naipenda Camp.
Day 3 - Enter Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch and game drive the entire day. Dinner and overnight at Naipenda Camp.

Day 4 - After breakfast we'll drive across the Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park. If lucky, we may see the Manyara lions, known for their tree climbing habits. Elephants, hippos, giraffe, buffalo and other plains animals are present at Manyara. You'll also see the famous jungle where early Tarzan movies were filmed. Birdlife in Manyara is also very impressive. Picnic lunch in the park, with dinner  and overnight at Plantation Lodge in Karatu, well known for it's friendly service, outstanding accommodation and excellent cuisine.
Day 5 - After breakfast, we proceed to Ngorongoro with picnic lunches, for game drives in the Crater. This "eighth wonder of the world" contains one of the most spectacular game haunts in Africa. Permanent availability of water and grass make game viewing excellent any time of the year. Birdlife is prolific with flocks of flamingos on the soda lake. Dinner and overnight at Naipenda camp.

Day 6 - Half day crater tour with accommodation at Naipenda camp.
Day 7 - 11 - After breakfast we drive to Serengeti National Park, stopping at Olduvai Gorge along the way. This is where the Leakey's discovered the remains of Homo Erectus, bringing crucial understanding to the study of the evolution of man. Serengeti is the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world, where the great migration begins and ends.

Numbers of up to 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra inhabit the area. The Kopjes, massive islands of granite standing in a sea of grass, provide shelter to a great variety of animals including lions, and the ever elusive leopard. We will spend our first and last nights at the Serengeti Sopa Lodge, staying in camp the other three nights. The camp areas will depend on the season and movement of animals. Campsites include Moru kopjes, Lobo, Seronera and the western corridor near the Grumeti River.
Day 12 - After breakfast we'll drive to Seronera Airstrip for our scheduled morning flight to Arusha. Upon arrival in Arusha, those departing from Nairobi will be transferred back for their flights, having a lunch stop along the way. Those departing from Kilimanjaro will have lunch, and a day use room where they'll be able to take a shower and prepare for their transfer to JRO for their return flight
TRANSPORT:

Five passenger Toyota Land Cruisers with pop-up shaded cover for excellent game viewing and photography. Guaranteed window seat for all passengers. All vehicles are fitted with:

• Mobile radios
• Carry mammal, bird and plant guidebooks
• Sand bags for stability of photography
• Cold box for water and soft drinks
• First-aid kits
• Two extra tires - An auxiliary vehicle will transport all camping gear and camp personnel. A satellite telephone will accompany each group.

THE CAMPS:

Our small camps ensure the minimum impact on the environment. We settle in the very best locations depending on animal movement. Power is provided by generators which are kept on when guests are in camp and to keep foods fresh.

 THE MESS TENT:

• Spacious with screened windows
• African tables with African covers
• Bar stocked with soft drinks, beers, wines, spirits and ice (made with boiled water)
• Lighting with hurricane lamps

THE STAFF:

• Camp manager
• Chef and helper
• Stewards and camp attendants (dependent on number of clients)

THE GUIDES:

• All highly qualified
• English speaking and personable. Our guides enjoy sharing their beautiful country with clients, and will share their culture and backgrounds. They love to game drive and get off the beaten path to provide the most private safari attainable.
THE TENTS:

Each tent sleeps two comfortably and contain:
• Private shower and flush toilet
• 3 wash basins
• 2 single African olive wood beds with mattress (king on request)
• Fresh linens, 2 blankets and African style bed cover
• 2 sets of towels
• Wooden bedside table
• Hanger stand
• Writing table
• 2 Safari chairs
• 2 Wool African style carpets
• 1 Kerosene lamp
• 1 Electric lamp and flashlight
• Kanga for table cover
• Mirror, waste and laundry basket

THE MEALS:

Delicious three-course meals, prepared in the open and served in a spacious dining tent. They include a selection of salads (washed in boiled water), soups, meats, fish, vegetables, pastas, rice, fresh fruits and cakes. Menus are available for those with special needs if we are alerted 30 days in advance
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Breakfast:
• Coffee and tea at morning call
• Fruit juices
• Fresh fruit and cereals
• Cheeses
• Breads, butter and marmalades, jams and honey
• Eggs, sausages and bacon
 

 Lunch:
• Assorted selection of salads
• Cold cuts (smoked fish, beef, salami, ham)
• Selection of cheeses
• Fruits
• Coffee and tea

Dinner:
• Vegetable vinaigrette
• Cream of pumpkin soup
• Brisket of beef, potatoes au-gratin, seasonal vegetables
• Green salad
• Chocolate mousse
• Coffee and tea
     

SAFARI PRICE - 2010
Cost per person $4,875
Single Supplement $390
(2010Schedule Departure Dates and Rates -  10 Passengers Maximum

January 4 and 18
February 1 and 15
March 1, 15 and 29
April by request only
May 10 and 24
June 7 and 21
July 5 and 19
August 2, 16 and 30
September 13 and 27
October 11 and 25
November 8 and 22
December 6 and 20

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