Witness the largest spectacle of African wildlife in
Tanzania. Masai Giraffe, Thomson's
Gazelle, Cheetah, Striped and Spotted Hyena and many more wild animals can be
seen across the Savannah.
Tanzania provides the best opportunity to see distinctive African animals like, African
Lion, Cheetah, Eland and Kudu and birds such as Secretary Bird, African Fish-eagle,
Lilac-breasted Roller, Superb Starling , Vulturine and Crested
Guinefowl, Southern Ground Hornbill, Kori Bustard Red-billed Hornbill. Other
attractions are Nile Crocodile and the largest land animal- the African
Elephant.
Serengeti, Tanzania’s largest and most famous
national park, also known as “Mecca for the wildlife lovers”, is truly a
wildlife paradise. Experience the thrill of exploring ‘endless’ plains of
Serengeti and witness the extensive herds of wildebeests and zebra. The largest
bird- Common Ostrich can also be seen here.
Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best places to
see the critically
endangered Black Rhinoceros, Serval, Wildebeest, African Elephant, Cape
Buffalo and African Lion at close range.
Lake Manyara National Park, an IBA (Important Bird Area) and
potential Ramsar site, is an alkaline lake which offers a view of thousands of
pink-hued flamingos; one can also see Saddle-billed Stork, Blue-capped Cordon
Bleu, Crested Guineafowl, Verreaux's Eagle Owl and Pangani Longclaw. Blue Monkey and Kirk’s Dik-dik are often seen
here.
Dates: 1st-9th March, 2013 (Ex- Mumbai)
What you are likely to see: The big five of Africa, The Little Five, flamingos, Masai giraffe, African wild dogs, Cheetah, Cerval, Hippotamus, and many others
Transport: land
rover/land cruiser with pop-up roof for easy game
viewing and photography, 6
participants per Vehicle.
Tentative Itinerary
Day 1: Mumbai International Airport
Meet at Mumbai International Airport at 11.30 pm.
Day 2: Mumbai – Nairobi –
Kilimanjaro Airport– Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Arrive at the Kilimanjaro Airport at 10.00 am. Lunch at Arusha
Cultural Heritage. After lunch proceed to Ngorongoro Farm
House.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro
Farm House.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
After early
breakfast, depart with picnic lunch for a day long tour of the crater floor, Spend
the day within the crater, in the evening you will return to the lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Serengeti National Park
After an
Early Breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, early morning offers best time for
birding. Also one can see the big five
and numerous plains game. Have an interesting drive with game viewing on the
way. Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge. Afternoon game drive
in Serengeti National Park the setting sun gives great opportunity
for viewing predators.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Spend the entire
day with picnic lunch enjoying game drives within the Great Serengeti.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 6: Serengeti National Park
Morning and Afternoon game drive in Serengeti National
Park
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 7: Serengeti National Park – Lake Manyara National Park
After early breakfast drive towards Lake Manyara, game viewing
on the way.
Arrive in time for lunch at Lodge, afternoon game drive at
Lake Manyara National Park, Manyara is
home to many birds, elephant, wildebeest, baboon, Vervet monkey and numerous
plains game.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park – Kilimanjaro Airport
After early breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National
Park for morning game drive, leave for Kilimanjaro airport
from Lake Manyara with packed Lunch to reach Kilimanjaro airport
on time, to catch connecting flight to Mumbai
Day 9: Mumbai International Airport
Reach Mumbai early morning
NOTE: Itinerary is tentative and subject to change with/without prior notice.
NOTE: Itinerary is tentative and subject to change with/without prior notice.
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The places where BNHS group will be staying in Tanzania
Lake Manyara, Manyara
Serena:
www.serenahotels.com
This photos of Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge is courtesy of TripAdvisor
Serengeti National Park, Serengeti Serena: www.serenahotels.com
This photos of Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is courtesy of TripAdvisor
Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro Farm House: www.tanganyikawildernesscamps.com
This photos of Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge is courtesy of TripAdvisor
Serengeti National Park, Serengeti Serena: www.serenahotels.comThis photos of Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is courtesy of TripAdvisor
Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro Farm House: www.tanganyikawildernesscamps.com
This photos of Ngorongoro Farm House is courtesy of TripAdvisor
Sr.
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Places
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Approx.
travel time
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1
|
Kilimanjaro
Airport to Arusha
|
1 hr
|
2
|
Arusha
to Ngorongoro Farm House
|
2.5 hrs
|
3
|
Ngorongoro
to Serengeti Serena
|
4 hrs
|
4
|
Serengeti
Serena to Lake Manyara
|
4.5 hrs
|
5
|
Lake
Manyara to Kilimanjaro Airport
|
3 hrs
|
Typical Game drive appox. 4-5 hrs( varies depending on
time, place, weather, migration/animal movement or any other factor )
Safari and internal transfer will be by Land Rover or similar vehicle, Six participants in each vehicle with window seat.
Hope you will find this information helpful, may you need any
further information do let us know.
Payment schedule:
Price does not include:
● Drinks such as sodas, beers and dry snacks not forming a part of group menu.
Reporting: 1st March 2013 at 23.30 hrs at Mumbai International Airport.
Camp Fee: Rs. 1, 58,700/- for members and 1, 59,300/- for non-members
Payment schedule:
1st Installment (non-refundable) Immediate Rs. 45,000/-
2nd Installment Date- 15th November 2012 Rs. 30,000/-
3rd Installment Date- 15th December 2012 Rs. 30,000/-
4th Installment Date- 15th January 2013 Rs. 30,000/-
Final Installment Date- 1st February 2013 Rs. 23,700/-
Camp fee includes:
● Economy Class Airfare on Kenya Airlines
● Normal Visa and processing charges.
● Full board accommodation
● All Game park entrance fees.
● Travel insurance upto 70 years
● 1.5 Liter of mineral water per person per day.
● Professional driver guide.
● Game drives as per itinerary.
● BNHS expertise
Price does not include:
● Drinks such as sodas, beers and dry snacks not forming a part of group menu.
● Any sightseeing not mentioned in Itinerary.
● Expenses of a personal nature laundry, and telephone calls.
● Tips and gratuities.
● Services other than those specified in “Camp fee includes”
Note: The cost has been calculated as per 1 USD= 55 INR, and minimum 15 participants traveling together.
Registration*:
Call at Hornbill House 22871202, 22821811 or e-mail at bnhs.programmes@gmail.com for more details. 