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March 4-5: En route from U.S. / Arrive Arusha What’s Included Jambo! Upon arrival our guide will escort us to the lodge.
P Tanzanian-born, English-speaking March 6-7: Eastern Serengeti Eco-System professional guides with a minimum Fly to a private nature refuge and enjoy walks, authentic interactions with the local of 10 years’ experience Maasai and wildlife viewing, including a night game drive. P Accommodations in deluxe, walk-in March 8-10: Serengeti National Park tents (with en suite bathrooms) and Spend three days exploring the Serengeti’s abundant wildlife. Look for the “Great comfortable lodges Migration” on the expansive plains. At night, marvel at spectacular star-filled skies. P All meals and unlimited snacks and March 11: Olduvai Gorge and the Ngorongoro Highlands bottled water in vehicles
Stop at the archeological museum at Olduvai Gorge, where you’ll learn about the P Airport transfers for guests who arrive/ Leakeys’ remarkable discoveries into mankind’s origins. depart on scheduled trip dates
March 12: Ngorongoro Crater P Daily safari briefings to help you prepare Spend a full day on the floor of the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, which is for each activity home to roughly 30,000 animals! P Related fees for all scheduled sight- March 13: Ngorongoro Highlands seeing, park, and cultural excursions Meet with an Iraqw historian and learn more about his people’s history. In the after- P Guaranteed window seats in custom- noon, take a “medicine walk” around the grounds of Gibbs Farm with a traditional made, 4-wheel drive safari vehicles Maasai healer
P Scenic internal flight to the Serengeti March 14-15: Depart Arusha / Arrive home Enjoy a farewell lunch at a sustainable business, started by a pioneering local woman. P Complete pre-departure information and Fly tonight, and arrive home tomorrow. access to a personal safari consultant
Optional Serengeti Hot-Air Balloon Safari
At sunrise, you have the option to take a hot air balloon over the breath - taking Serengeti savan - nah. After landing, enjoy champagne and a full English breakfast in the bush before rejoining the group on a wildlife viewing drive. N I K R O
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P C Accommodations Rivertrees Country Inn Nestled in the foothills of Mount Meru, the Inn blends simple elegance and modern convenience.
Exclusive Nyumba Camps Nyumba means “home” in Swahili, and these comfortable, eco-friendly accommodations will feel like one. Each spacious tent offers cozy bedding, solar lighting, and an en suite bathroom with self-contained, pump-flush toilet. Our itinerary includes stays at: Eastern Serengeti Nyumba– exclusive camp set on a private nature refuge Serengeti Nyumba– strategically situated according to wildlife migration Ngorongoro Nyumba– perched on the eastern edge of the Crater’s rim
Gibb’s Farm Fresh food, fresh air, and fresh perspectives abound. This award-winning eco-lodge’s cottages, set amidst the working farm’s lush gardens, are the ultimate in sustainable luxury.
Tanzania: $6,390 per person A Wildlife and Cultural Safari Price is based on double occupancy March 4-15, 2015 and does not include international flights
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Complete Itinerary heart of Serengeti National Park, you’ll be able to spot loads of 3/4/15 Depart From North America wildlife. The big cats often spend these hours lying drowsily on the granite outcroppings of rock (also known as kopjes) that dot the 3/5/15 Arrival into Arusha plains, or up in a tree, while antelope, zebra, giraffe and other ani - Thomson Safaris staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you mals continue to graze. to your comfortable lodge. Accommodations: Southern Serengeti Nyumba (BLD) Accommodations: Rivertrees Country Inn 3/9/15 Serengeti National Park 3/6/15 Arusha to Eastern Serengeti Ecosystem During drives through the vast Serengeti, your expert guide will point Fly from Arusha to the Eastern Serengeti ecosystem. As you journey out leopards hidden deep in the branches of a tree, lions stalking in from the airstrip to camp, your guides will give you a brief history the tall savannah grasses, and large herds of elephants wandering of the 12,000-acre refuge. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way, one the plains (though you probably won’t have any trouble spotting of the tangible results of conservation efforts in the area. Giraffe, those yourself!). You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch so you don’t miss a eland, dik dik, ostrich, leopard and even wild dog can be seen in this minute of the action. unique wildlife haven, dubbed “Giraffic Park” by one enthusiastic Accommodations: Southern Serengeti Nyumba (BLD) Thomson guest. Before lunch, you’ll have the chance to visit a Maasai village school, where you’ll learn more about the role of education in 3/10/15 Serengeti National Park Maasai culture.This afternoon, stretch your legs on a brief but scenic Those with advance reservations will have the opportunity to view walk (a luxury not available in the national parks). A local wildlife the Serengeti from a truly unique vantage-point: floating high above scout will accompany you and your guide on this walk, pointing out it in a hot-air balloon. You’ll head to the launch site before daybreak, nearby wildlife. beginning your ascent just as the sun starts to rise over the stunning Accommodations: Eastern Serengeti Nyumba (BLD) plains below. After a breathtakingly beautiful flight, you’ll be greeted with champagne and a full English breakfast in the bush, after which 3/7/15 Eastern Serengeti Ecosystem you’ll rejoin the group. For those who opt not to take the balloon Enjoy a light breakfast before heading out on a morning hike. Being excursion, there is much to discover within arm’s reach of camp; out on the plains on foot at this time of day is magical; the sun creep - learn how to identify animal footprints and bird calls with your guide. ing above the horizon bathes the plains in a soft morning light as For the remainder of the day, spend more time seeking out wildlife animals, are at their most active. Continue wildlife viewing and later, and exploring the Serengeti’s rich landscapes. you’ll meet Maasai elder Nekaaki Kioki, a feisty grandmother and Accommodations: Southern Serengeti Nyumba (BLD) fantastic storyteller. She knows hundreds of Maasai folktales and tells them in a truly dramatic fashion. After dinner, take to the plains for 3/11/15 Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area a night drive. Because night drives are not permitted inside the na - On your way out of Serengeti National Park, take in the gorgeous tional parks, few travelers in Tanzania have the chance to participate scenery and wildlife before moving on to the next part of your ad - in such a unique experience. venture. Make a short stop at Olduvai Gorge, the site where fossilized Accommodations: Eastern Serengeti Nyumba (BLD) remains of animals and hominids dating back two million years were discovered by the Leakeys. A brief lecture and small museum tour 3/8/15 Eastern Serengeti Ecosystem to Serengeti National Park are included. After settling in at an exclusive camp set on the rim On your way out of the Eastern Serengeti, you’ll meet with members of the Crater (7,200 feet), pull on your fleece jacket and join fellow of the Enjipai Women’s Group, formed by a small group of Maasai travelers our the campfire. women with a great entrepreneurial spirit. As you journey into the Accommodations: Ngorongoro Nyumba (BLD)
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3/12/15 Ngorongoro Highlands creates new jobs and a sense of purpose for disabled local people Early this morning, you’ll depart for Ngorongoro Crater, a self-con - who had few, if any, employment opportunities elsewhere. As the tained ecosystem absolutely teeming with wildlife. Often called employees learn new skills, they are able to become active members “Africa’s Eden,” this volcanic caldera is one of the few places on earth of the community and make contributions to their families’ wellbe - where it is possible to see all of the Big Five in just one day. And ing. Transfer to a day room so you can freshen up and enjoy a light that’s just the beginning: baboons and warthog in the Lerai Forest, snack before your evening flight home. hundreds of brilliantly pink flamingo around Lake Magadi, and Accommodations: Day Room at Mount Meru Hotel (BL Snack) clusters of wildebeest and zebra call this ecological wonder home. To maximize your wildlife viewing time, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch 3/15/15 Arrive home near a hippo pool on the crater floor. This evening, relax at the tembo fire, an open-air sitting area nestled at the foot of the organic gardens. Please note: Thomson Safaris (TS) will attempt to adhere to this itinerary as much The tradition of the nightly campfire began as a purely practical as possible. Any unforeseeable changes in fees, such as fuel surcharges, increased measure to ensure that elephants—or “tembo” in Swahili—were not park fees, or other fees that are out of TS control will be the responsibility of the tempted to feast in the organic gardens at night. It soon became a guest. Some conditions (political, climatic, environmental, cultural, or wildlife migrations) may also necessitate changes in the itinerary. TS reserves the right to popular place to sit and relax at the end of the day. alter any itinerary at any time, if necessary. We will attempt to notify participants Accommodations: Gibb’s Farm (BLD) of changes as far in advance as possible. Costs incurred by such changes will be the responsibility of the participant. 3/13/15 Ngorongoro Highlands There’s so much to explore throughout the verdant grounds of Gibb’s Farm, this working coffee-estate could warrant its own safari! Start Hot Air Balloon Optional Safari off your day with a guided nature walk where you’ll learn how to dis - Take in sweeping views of the African plains from a hot air balloon tinguish various animal tracks, learn Swahili names for local plants, during your stay in the Serengeti. Launch at sunrise and, depending and enjoy spectacular views of a nearby highlands waterfall. on wind conditions, float over the Seronera River Valley for 30 min - utes to an hour. Upon descending, celebrate with a champagne toast, You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the home of Daniel Tewa, and enjoy a full English breakfast right on the savannah. You may a charismatic local historian, storyteller, and respected member of see wildlife, but the most incredible part of the experience is the un - the Iraqw people, and his wife, Elizabeth, a skilled artisan who will forgettable bird's eye perspective as you skim over the tops of acacia explain the iconography behind the hundreds of fancifully beaded trees and observe the pristine landscape from above. “wedding skirts” she’s made over the years. Close out the afternoon $540 per person, Advance reservations required; height and weight restric - with an indigenous medicine walk, during which a Maasai traditional tions may apply. healer will explain the medicinal uses of local fauna. Accommodations: Gibb’s Farm (BLD) Pre- and Post-Safari Extensions No extensions are offered in conjunction with this trip however, the 3/14/15 Departure experts at Thomson Safaris are happy to arrange customized exten - Rise early to take in the delightful chorus of songbirds from your sions upon request. verandah and start the day off with a farm-fresh breakfast at Gibb’s. Heading back to Arusha, you will make a brief stop at the Cultural Heritage Center, which offers an abundance of wooden carvings, ar - tifacts, apparel, and crafts. While the center caters mostly to tourists, they also have a separate wing that displays some of the finest African art in Tanzania. During a special farewell lunch at River House, you will have time to say goodbye to your safari companions and visit the heartwarming Shanga workshop. This socially conscious business
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N E L Why Tanzania? Sustainable Travel Visiting Tanzania will feel like stepping into your wildest dream. Recently named to Travel + Leisure’s 2013 World’s Best List in the You’ll stalk with lions, roam with elephants, strut with flamingos, category of Top Safari Outfitters, Thomson Safaris was selected as feel dwarfed by a 2,000-foot-deep crater, stand beneath giant baobab the tour operator for this trip because of their extensive expertise in trees, and sleep under the stars. You’ll discover unbridled beauty at northern Tanzania and award-winning reputation in the adventure World Heritage Sites, practice tracking skills in remote wild lands, travel business. Working exclusively in Tanzania for over 33 years, they learn about dozens of fascinating and unique cultures, and experi - are leaders in ethical, sustainable, and responsible tourism. Below ence peacefulness and connection to the Earth like never before. are some of the many ways Thomson Safaris continues to give back.
You’ll feel safe and comfortable every step of your journey. Known • Thomson owners Rick Thomson and Judi Wineland also own as “the Switzerland of Africa,” Tanzania is a peaceful country. The the Tanzanian operations, where they hire locally and provide people of Tanzania are some of the most warmhearted individuals excellent benefits, job security, and training. on Earth, and they graciously welcome visitors into their homes and • To minimize the impact on Tanzanian landscapes and wildlife, delight in sharing their culture with guests. Thomson Safaris insists on adherence to Leave No Trace ethics at all its camps and on its Mt. Kilimanjaro treks. Experience amazing wildlife viewing year-round at Serengeti Na - tional Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Eastern Serengeti Nature • Thomson cares about the environment: your mobile camps Refuge, all of which are teeming with the animals you’ve dreamed utilize solar lighting and water-conserving technologies, and the of seeing on safari. Hone your wildlife spotting skills with the help U.S. headquarters has 110 solar panels, providing 1/3 of its power. of an expert guide, and make unforgettable memories on a once-in- a-lifetime adventure. • Through personal giving and their many partner philanthropy organizations, owners Rick Thomson and Judi Wineland have What to Expect helped to set up sustainable Tanzanian businesses, support Your itinerary is specially designed to maximize your cultural and Tanzanian schools and women’s empowerment initiatives, and wildlife-viewing experience as well as your comfort. There is virtually fund a 12,000-acre conservation project east of the Serengeti. no bad time to visit Tanzania. Rains in November and April motivate • Thomson Safaris works with the organization Green Living the perpetual movement of animals in search of water (also known Project in an effort to educate individuals and communities on as The Great Migration). The climate is typically dry, sunny, and diverse sustainable practices around the world. warm. In northern Tanzania, expect temperatures with daytime highs in the 80s and lows in the 50s in the evenings and early morn - • In 1996, a group of Thomson guests were touched by Tanzania’s ings. Temperatures will be cooler at higher elevations, such as the limited educational resources and, along with Thomson owner, rim of Ngorongoro Crater (7,200 feet). The timing of this trip was Judi Wineland, founded the nonprofit organization Focus on specifically chosen to occur just after calving season. Over a million Tanzanian Communities (FoTZC). The heart of its mission is to wildebeest and zebra young will have been born just weeks (possibly partner with Tanzanian communities on sustainable development days) before your arrival! projects. In addition to funding, building, and donating much- needed supplies to local schools, FoTZC provides funding for Activity Level healthcare, clean water and women’s empowerment initiatives. This tour involves exposure to the outdoors, full days of touring, and some walking, often along uneven terrain. This is not an active safari, Experienced Guides but you should be in good physical condition in order to enjoy it to Thomson Safaris was one of the first safari operators in Tanzania to the fullest. Wildlife-viewing drives may last up to five hours on insist on local, Tanzanian guides. All your guides have a minimum bumpy, dusty, and occasionally muddy roads. Since your comfort is of 10 years’ experience in the field. More than just leaders, spotters, a priority, these drives are minimized with wildlife viewing and/or and wildlife experts, they are true ambassadors for Tanzania. In ad - cultural stops along the way. dition to superior wildlife spotting skills, your team of guides offers local insight that can’t be found in guidebooks. They can’t wait to share their country’s treasures with you!
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Transportation while on safari Eastern Serengeti Nyumba, 2 nights You’ve gone halfway around the world to be on safari; you don’t want Wake to exceptional views of the Serengeti at this private, remote site. to waste a single minute stuck in the mud or unable to cross the river. After a day of adventure, you’ll appreciate the comforts of the Luckily, you’ll be traveling in specially customized vehicles. These camp. Enjoy a hearty dinner prepared fresh from local ingredients, reliable, rugged vehicles are tough enough for river crossings, wild and discuss the day’s excitement with your fellow travelers and terrain, dirt roads, and anything that comes your way! attentive staff.
Benefits of your customized safari vehicle: Serengeti Nyumba, 3 nights • While the vehicle is built to accommodate 8 passengers, a These semi-permanent, seasonal camps are strategically plotted maximum of 6 guests per vehicle means room to move and across the Serengeti according to wildlife migration patterns. Each guaranteed window seats for everyone location offers comfort in the heart of the wilderness. With spacious • Better views because the seats have been lowered tents, cozy bedding, and en suite bathrooms, you’ll have to look • Protection from the sun due to the pop-up roof outside to remember that you’re deep in the bush. Best of all, with • The ability to stand up and get 360° views when the roof eco-friendly features like solar lighting, you’re not harming the stun - is “popped up” ning landscape. • Easy battery recharging via multiple US-style outlets in each vehicle Ngorongoro Nyumba, 1 night • Worry-free river crossings with a custom snorkel that keeps The Ngorongoro camp is set on the eastern edge of the Ngorongoro the engine going Crater’s rim, and offers the best possible access in and out of the • Complimentary snacks and bottled water, throughout the safari crater, as well as a more private, remote experience. In the morning, • No mileage restrictions – you’ll go wherever the wildlife is you’ll have the eastern floor of the crater almost completely to your - self. Settle in to your spacious tent, enjoy a hot safari-shower in your en-suite facilities, head to the campfire for a drink before dinner, and Accommodations enjoy a traditional Tanzanian meal, a specialty of the camp chefs Accommodations have been chosen for their unique African feel, here. Don’t forget to bundle up at this camp, as nights can be chilly. stunning settings, and ideal proximity to attractions. All lodges are comfortable and have electricity and private bathrooms. Your camps, which were designed exclusively by Thomson, are called Nyumbas Gibb’s Farm, 2 nights Fresh food, fresh air, and fresh perspectives abound at Gibb’s Farm. (Swahili for “home”). They are eco-friendly mobile camps set on At the end of full days of exploration, relax in your eco-friendly cot - private sites that allow direct access to wildlife. The large walk-in tage, set amidst the farm’s lush gardens. Gibb’s Farm offers a variety tents feature real beds dressed in deluxe linens. En suite bathrooms of activities, adventures and opportunities to rejuvenate, from guided include water basins, showers, and self-contained, pump-flush walks around the extensive grounds of this working coffee estate, to toilets. Due to ecological and conservation issues, none of the camps bike tours through the hills of the Ngorongoro highlands, to Maa - have fixed plumbing, and they utilize the abundant sunshine to sai-inspired spa treatments. Whether you wish to relax and recharge, provide solar-powered LED lighting. The camp chef prepares fresh explore the diverse natural surroundings, or learn more about the gourmet meals from local ingredients, and restricted diets are easily local culture and traditions, you have a variety of experiences to accommodated with advance notice. choose from at Gibb’s. Accommodations for your trip include: Rivertrees Country Inn (1 night) Mount Meru Hotel, Day Room Nestled in the foothills of Mount Meru, in view of Mount Kiliman - The Mount Meru Hotel has been a mainstay of Arusha accommo - jaro, this peaceful country estate combines simple elegance and mod - dations since it opened in the 1960s, when Tanzania tourism was ern convenience. Wake up in your farmhouse-style room to the still in its infancy. It was recently renovated top to bottom, and the sound of the rushing Usa River, and enjoy a hearty breakfast in an finished product is even better than the original. With reliable mod - open-air, thatched-roof dining area. ern conveniences, a variety of dining options, and a central location, it is an ideal place to end your safari.
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Included on Your Safari We cannot confirm reservations without a deposit. Final payment is • Accommodations (based on double occupancy) due 90 days prior to departure and is payable by check or wire • All National Park fees transfer. Credit cards are not accepted for final payment. • Meals as noted in itinerary, inclusive of restaurant staff tips • Beer, wine, spirits, and soda at welcome and farewell dinners Airfare • Complete preparation materials including helpful tips, International airfare is not included in the trip price. Thomson Safaris packing list, trip expectations, tipping guidelines, etc. has access to competitively priced business class flights on Delta/KLM • Access to a personal safari consultant by phone or email, Airlines (based on availability). We cannot book economy class flights. five days a week Guests needing economy class should use Delta.com or KLM.com and • Full-color, 120-page Safari Journal look for routing into and out of Kilimanjaro International Airport • Safari briefings throughout the trip (JRO). Guests who book their own flights will be asked to share their • Services of highly-trained guides, drivers, and Nyumba staff, final itinerary with Thomson Safaris prior to departure. including chef and wait staff • Land transportation in a customized, 4-wheel drive safari Insurance vehicle with unlimited mileage It is highly recommended that you consider purchasing trip insurance • Guaranteed window seating in vehicles that offers comprehensive coverage of expenses in conjunction with • Village, school, and cultural visits as noted in itinerary cancellation, illness or accident as well as damage or loss of luggage. • Scenic internal flight(s) as noted in itinerary Information will be promptly sent to you following registration and • Complimentary bottled drinking water and snacks throughout payment of deposit. your safari • Keep Fit Kit at each Nyumba camp Shares • Airport transfers for Delta/KLM flights on scheduled arrival Single accommodations are limited, and cannot be guaranteed. and departure days Should you wish to share a room, we will attempt to find a roommate • Baggage handling for you at your request. If we are unable to provide a roommate by the final invoice date, the single accommodation fee will be assessed. Not Included • International round-trip flight to Tanzania Cancellation and Refunds • Gratuities for guides, drivers, and camp staff Notification of cancellation must be received in writing (by letter, (approximately $200-$300US per traveler) fax, or email) to Thomson Safaris. At the time we receive your • Airline-imposed fuel surcharges, seat assignment, and checked cancellation, the following per person cancellation penalties apply: baggage fees • Meals and expenses en route to Tanzania Up to 91 days before departure: Deposit • Fees for passport, visa, or immunizations 90-61 days before departure: 50% of the package price • Cost of hospitalization or evacuation 60-46 days before departure: 65% of the package price • Beer, wine, spirits, and soft drinks, laundry, phone, internet, 45 days or less before departure: 100% of the package price and items of a personal nature Terms and Conditions How to Book A detailed liability statement, concerning, among other things, lim - To reserve a spot, call Thomson Safaris at 800-235-0289, email itations of Wineland-Thomson Adventures, Inc.’s liability for loss of [email protected] , or mail the reservation form with property, injury, illness, or death, will be provided to passengers upon your deposit to 14 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472. A enrollment, along with an information form to sign and return to non-refundable deposit of $700 per person by Visa, MasterCard, Thomson Safaris shortly after enrolling on the trip. Each of these American Express, Discover, or check, payable to Thomson Safaris. forms is also available to prospective travelers upon request.
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