| 05
NIGHTS MT. KILIMANJARO SAFARI Day
01 : Kilimanjaro
Met
at Kilimanjaro International Airport by a Destination Connect representative,
briefed and transfer to the nearby KIA Lodge / Similar, where you
are booked on Fullboard basis. Freshen up, lunch and then depart
to the foot of Mount Kiliamnajaro located in Mount Kilimanjaro National
Park. You may request a brief hike at the foot of the mountain before
returning to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day
02 : Kilimanjaro / Ngorongoro National Park
Breakfast and then depart with picnic lunch boxes and drive for
03 hours to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend down the steep
walls of the caldera for a Half-day of game viewing in the Ngorongoro
National Park. The Park is a paradise of woodlands and lakes that
provide for abundant wildlife. Gazelle, buffalo, elephants, wildebeest
as well as big cats, particularly the black manned lion, leopards
and hyena. A multitude of birds including flamingos are sighted
regularly. Wildly beautiful as it is, it is not surprising that
Ngorongoro crater has been called a Garden of Eden. Dinner and overnight
at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / Similar.
About Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Rising high above the plains of the Serengeti,
this vast protected area stretches from Lake Natron in the northeast
(the breeding ground for east Africa's flamingoes) to Lake Enaysi
in the south and Lake Manyara in the east. The area includes the
still active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai (Mountain of God), which last
erupted in 1983. The park's centerpiece is the Ngorongoro Crater,
a collapsed volcano forming a crater that is 610m (2000 ft) deep,
20km (12.5 miles) in diameter, covering an area of 311 sq km (122
sq miles). The crater accounts for just one-tenth of the conservation
area, which is home to almost every species of African plains mammal
(except for the impala, topi and giraffe) and particularly well
known for the endangered black rhino. It also has the densest population
of predators in Africa. The rich birdlife includes flamingoes which
are attracted by the soda content in Lake Magadi on the crater floor.
Day
03 : Ngorongoro / Serengeti National Park
After
breakfast, depart with picnic lunch boxes for the Serengeti National
Park, arriving in at the Serengeti Serena Lodge / Similar in mid
afternoon hours. Optional game drive within Serengeti at 1600 hrs.
Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
About Serengeti
National Park
This is a plain-dwellers' stronghold of 14,763 sq km (5678 sq miles)
reaching up to the Kenyan border and claimed to be the finest in
Africa. Here are 35 species of plain-dwelling animals, including
wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, cheetah and lion, which feature in the
spectacular Serengeti migration, and also an extensive selection
of birdlife. Probably the best time to see the migrating herds is
from November to May.
Day
04 : Serengeti
Full day in Serengeti with game drives at 0630 hrs and 1600 hrs
to give you an opportunity to explore this world famous park. The
great plains of Serengeti are where endless streams of wildebeest
and zebra pour south towards Ngorongoro or north towards the Masai
Mara. Our game drives will cover the varied habitats and eco-systems
of Serengeti. All meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge
/ Similar.
Day
05 : Serengeti / Lake Manyara National Park
Depart
Serengeti after breakfast with picnic lunch boxes and drive to Lake
Manyara via Ol Duvai Gorge, the site of the remains of prehistoric
man for a visit to the museum and a short lecture. Proceed southwards
via Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving at Lake Manyara Serena
Lodge / Similar in mid afternoon. At 1600 hrs, enjoy a game drive
in Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara National Park is situated
spectacularly between the Great Rift Valley Escarpment and Lake
Manyara. The most famous spectacle is the tree-climbing lions, which
are occasionally seen along branches of Acacia trees. Dinner and
overnight at the lodge.
About Lake Manyara National Park
Famous for its elephants and tree-climbing
lions. The wall of the Great Rift Valley forms a backdrop to the
park, before which lies forest, open grassland, swamp and the soda
lake. Wildlife includes lions, herds of buffalo, baboons, elephant,
rhino, impala, giraffe, leopard, zebra, bushbuck, reedbuck, waterbuck
and blue and vervet monkeys. Manyara is also noted for its birdlife,
particularly the flamingoes.
Day
06 : Departure
Depart Lake Manyara after breakfast and drive back to Arusha. Early
lunch at the Impala Hotel followed by transfer to Kilimanjaro International
Airport for your international flight back home.
BON
VOYAGE !
| EACH
OF |
Valid from 02/Jan/08-29/Feb/08 |
| Per
person sharing |
$2470.00 |
The
Above costs include:
* Park entrance fees in the game reserves and National Parks
* Fullboard Accommodation while on safari
* Experienced English Speaking driver-guide
* All road transportation and Game drives using custom made Safari
minivans (max.6 clients per vehicle)
*Game Drives per itineraray
The
costs exclude:-
*
Additional sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary
* All items of a personal nature such as tobacco; laundry; phone
calls, etc
* Tips and drinks/beverages.
* Any Other Items not mentioned above
* Medical/Travel Insurance
*International & Domestic Flights
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