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P a g e | 1 Luxury Walking with Masai Package P a g e | 2 Luxury Walking with Masai Package Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Central Serengeti - Lake Victoria 13 Days / 12 Nights Date of Issue: 11 January 2018 Click here to view your Digital Itinerary Overview Accommodation Destination Nights Basis Room Type Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge Arusha 1 B&B Oliver's Camp Tarangire National Park 3 FI The Highlands Ngorongoro Ngorongoro Conservation 3 FI Area Namiri Plains Camp Central Serengeti 2 B&B Rubondo Island Camp Lake Victoria 3 B&B Key B&B: Bed and breakfast FI: Fully inclusive Price From USD 8,000 per person P a g e | 3 Day 1: Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge, Arusha Day Itinerary Meet your Asilia driver on arrival into Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge. where you will overnight in the serene and tranquil surroundings. Arusha Coffee Lodge is hidden among one of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantations on the slopes of the ever present. Mount Meru and is a haven of relaxation. Friendly and helpful staff combined with the rustic feel of a homestead reminiscent of times gone by create a peaceful and warm atmosphere, perfect for a pre or post safari stopover. Arusha Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania located at the foot of Mt. Meru, close to Mount Kilimanjaro, the Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Parks. From there it’s only a short trip to the Serengeti. Just to the north, on the slopes of Mt. Meru is the Arusha National Park. Built by the Germans as a centre of colonial administration because of the temperate climate, Arusha is a good spot to take a day or two off from your safari. Overnight: Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge View iBrochure Located in the middle of a verdant coffee plantation, Arusha Coffee Lodge is a sanctuary of aromatic tranquility and a welcome retreat after a long international flight, or the dust and excitement of a thrilling bush safari. Take residence in one of 30 luxury wooden chalets - 12 Plantation Suites and 18 Plantation Rooms - nestled amongst the surrounding gardens and sea of coffee trees. Turning off the road, a tree-lined drive guides you to the warm and inviting main area with its quiet understated aura of luxury. Vibrant gardens, a spa, and a swimming pool await, and a restaurant, Bacchus, and café bistro, 3° South, boast menus to satisfy the most discerning of palates, successfully fusing international culinary prowess with locally- sourced ingredients. Visitors are also welcome to enjoy convenient gift shopping at the Traders Walk Boutiques, located on site. Browse through a collection of five boutiques offering arts and crafts, jewellery, clothing, gourmet coffee and cakes and traditional Swahili food. Included Bed & Breakfast P a g e | 4 Day 2: Oliver's Camp, Tarangire National Park Day Itinerary After breakfast at the lodge, you will be met by your Asilia driver and taken to Arusha airport for the flight to Kuro Airstrip in Tarangire National Park. Enjoy the scenery along the way and remember to ask your driver any questions you may have. On arrival at Oliver’s Camp, enjoy a leisurely lunch before settling into your new surroundings. After tea, experience your first taste of the wild and beautiful Tarangire National Park on an afternoon game drive with one of the superb guides. If you wish, the option of a night drive is also available at an extra cost; watch the antelopes feed in the cool night air and predators stalking their prey under the cover of darkness. Otherwise, sip a cool gin & tonic as the sun sinks below the horizon and head back to camp for dinner under a blanket of stars. Tarangire National Park After the Serengeti, Tarangire has the greatest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania and in the dry season the Tarangire River is a magnet for thirsty wildlife. Large herds of elephants and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland gather and not surprisingly the predators follow. This is also the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx and gerenuk are regularly spotted. Tarangire is also known for its spectacular baobab trees, and its breathtaking views of the Masaai Steppe and the mountains to the south. Located just a few hours drive from the town of Arusha, Tarangire is a popular stop for safaris travelling through the northern circuit on their way to Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. The park extends into two game controlled areas and the wildlife are allowed to move freely throughout. Overnight: Oliver's Camp View iBrochure Discover Africa, just as it should be. Oliver’s Camp – in the remote southern reaches of Tarangire National Park – has just 10 beautifully appointed safari tents in a spectacular location close to the game-dense Silale Swamps and overlooking a flood plain of the Minyonyo Pools. Oliver’s was inspired by the trailblazing camps that pioneered the early days of safari. It gives you direct access to the dense concentration of wildlife you will find year-round in this remote region, as well as the chance to enjoy walking safaris and fly camping. Oliver’s is intimate and personal, staffed by a world-class team that has worked together for many years to perfect a safari experience that guests consistently rank among their best. Included Fully Inclusive P a g e | 5 Day 3: Oliver's Camp, Tarangire National Park Day Itinerary There is no better way to experience the wilderness of East Africa up close and personal than on foot, and this morning you will leave camp as the sun rises with your expert walking guide to explore the area minus a vehicle! The morning walk will last for around 3-4 hours (temperature dependent), offering the chance to spot giraffe, buffalo, elephant and gazelle, and of course, the ever-present predators. A picnic lunch will be served under the shade of the large baobabs that dot the landscape, before you journey back to camp for a well deserved rest. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the camp and head to the campfire where whiskies are poured and safari tales told late into the night. Included Fully Inclusive Day 4: Oliver's Camp, Tarangire National Park Day Itinerary There is no better way to experience the wilderness of East Africa up close and personal than on foot, and this morning you will leave camp as the sun rises with your expert walking guide to explore the area minus a vehicle! The morning walk will last for around 3-4 hours (temperature dependent), offering the chance to spot giraffe, buffalo, elephant and gazelle, and of course, the ever-present predators. A picnic lunch will be served under the shade of the large baobabs that dot the landscape, before you journey back to camp for a well deserved rest. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the camp and head to the campfire where whiskies are poured and safari tales told late into the night. Included Fully Inclusive Day 5: The Highlands Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Day Itinerary After breakfast, pack your bags and depart to Kuro Airstrip for the flight to Manyara. You will be met by your guide at the airstrip and transferred to The Highlands, the newest addition to the Asilia portfolio, stopping to admire the spectacular views of the ancient volcanoes that make up the landscape. After lunch in camp, spend the afternoon following the ancient Maasai trails to the top of the Olmoti crater.The gentle 2-3 hour ascent leads you through mountain forest, grassland and rocky outcrops and is a botanist’s dream with varying vegetation and a variety of splendid fern species on show. The birding is outstanding and once at the summit, you will be treated to a simply stunning view of the Olmoti crater itself. On return to camp settle in for the night around the inside fireplace, the perfect place to unwind at the end of your long day exploring. Ngorongoro Conservation Area The Ngorongoro Conservation Area includes the famous Crater and its lesser known regions to the north; the Olduvai Gorge (where Lucy was found in 1974) and expansive plains of grassland which run all the way across to the Serengeti. Local Masai herd their cattle and goats alongside Africa's famed wildlife, as they have for centuries. P a g e | 6 Overnight: The Highlands Ngorongoro View iBrochure The Highlands redefines the Ngorongoro experience. Set on the edge of the mountain forest hugging the Olmoti volcano to the north of Ngorongoro Crater, The Highlands strikes a perfect balance between a true wilderness experience and a high-style, contemporary escape. Experience the highlands of the wild Ngorongoro Conservation Area surrounding camp, home to leopard, buffalo and elephant. Follow ancient Maasai trails to the summit of the Olmoti crater and visit local communities to catch a glimpse into the traditional Maasai way of life that has defined this corner of East Africa for centuries. The famous Ngorongoro Crater is easily accessible from camp, while the setting ensures maximum privacy, a rich adventure and a range of activities not possible elsewhere in Ngorongoro. Included Fully Inclusive Day 6: The Highlands Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Day Itinerary Wake up with the rising sun and begin the 40 minute drive from The Highlands to the Ngorongoro Crater rim. Look out for the zebra interspersed with the Maasai cattle as they are brought out to pasture, and the magnificent view down to the Ngorongoro Crater. You will spend the morning exploring the vast 300 sq km crater floor with the opportunity to spot the Big 5 and the many roaming predators present on the mineral rich floor.