2 DAYS SAFARIS TARANGIRE AND NGORONGORO

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Day 1: Arusha-Tarangire

7am pickup from Arusha and drives to Tarangire National Park

The drive time will be approx 2 hours.  Enjoy the animals!

Overnight at the Lodge

Lunch and dinner provided. 2 small bottles of water (500ml) per person are also provided.

Tarangire National Park is almost 3000 sq km in size and is probably best known for its huge numbers of elephants and baobab trees. The name of the park comes from the Tarangire River which crosses through the park. Tarangire is especially spectacular during the dry season (June – November) as wildlife concentrations rival that of the Serengeti (since enormous populations of elephants and other animals are drawn to the Tarangire River as their only source of water). With its varied habitats and permanent water in the Tarangire River the park is home to over 2000 elephants and 500 bird species.

Day 4: Ngorongoro crater -Arusha

With picnic lunches descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a crater tour.

After lunch start the 3 ½ hour drive back to Arusha so as to arrive back by 5pm.

Breakfast and lunch provided. 2 small bottles of water (500ml) per person are also provided

Often called the eighth natural wonder of the world, the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact crater in the world. About 2 million years ago the Ngorongoro volcano erupted, and its walls collapsed. The volcano floor sank to create a natural enclosure with its 600m tall walls. Now, at over 19 kilometres wide, Ngorongoro Crater is filled with great areas of acacia forest, hippo filled swamps and open grasslands. These different habitats contain over 30,000 animals – including elephants, warthogs, flamingoes, magnificent birdlife, the rare black rhinoceros and all the predatory cats. The Maasai can also be seen grazing their cattle alongside the buffalo and wildebeest.

This safari package includes:

  • Transportation in a safari specific vehicle
  • A professional English speaking driver/guide
  • Park entry fees
  • 2 small bottles of drinking water (500ml) per person per day
  • Meals as per the itinerary

This safari package does not include:

  • International flights and visa fees
  • Personal Travel/Baggage Insurance
  • Drinks outside the 2 bottles of drinking water mentioned above
  • Tips for the driver guide and any porters at the lodges
  • Unexpected increases in National Park/Lodge Fees by the relevant authorities
  • Bank Fee/charges in sending your money to Tanzania and getting USD cash out in Tanzania

 

13 ZAMBIA LODGE SAFARI TO KAFUE,LOWER ZAMBEZI AND SOUTH LUANGWA

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The Great Zambia Lodge Safari is a 12 nights / 13 days fully accommodated safari to Kafue, Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa. We take bookings for a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 5 guests at the time. For details of the safari please refer to the itinerary section below.

DAY 1

Arrival in Lusaka

You will be met and welcomed by the driver from Lusaka’s “Kenneth Kaunda” International Airport. From here it is a short drive to hotel where you are booked for the first night. If likely you will do a little sightseeing in Lusaka depending on your time of arrival. DAY 2-4

Central Kafue

After early morning breakfast you check out and have the driver pick you and leave for the Kafue National Park.You will go on a sunset cruise on the Kafue River to get a first impression of the area. You will be accommodated at the Luxury En-suite Safari Tents at Ila Safari Lodge (FB+).

DAY 5

Lower Zambezi

Day 5 – After breakfast we will check out and drive towards the Zambezi Valley. Your destination is Kiambi Lodge, near the confluence of the Kafue and Zambezi River. lunch at Mug & Bean in Lusaka. That’s where the driver from Kiambi Lodge is awaiting you. Accommodation: Luxury tented en-suite chalets (FB) .

DAY 6

Lower Zambezi Canoe Excursion

After a good night’s sleep you will start the canoe excursion. Breakfast is at 07:30am and then you meet your canoeing guide. Your canoe guide will then give you a briefing about the canoeing. Departure is from the jetty to the Canoe start point. A stop is made for tea time, which is set up by the backup boat. You stop for lunch, which is set up in the backup boat. We continue downriver after lunch. The backup boat goes on ahead to set up the campsite. In the late afternoon you stop at the campsite at Buffalo Beans Island. Distance: 20km

DAY 7

Lower Zambezi Canoe Excursion

After Breakfast you depart again on canoe downriver. The backup boat follows close behind. You stop to visit a local village on the banks of the Zambezi. Here you can visit the school, the shops and view the local way of life. A stop is made again for tea, set up by the backup boat. Stop for lunch, set up by the backup boat and continue downriver after lunch. Arrive at the campsite, already set up by the backup boat and overnight as above. Distance: 20km

DAY 8

Lusaka

Breakfast and transfer by motorboat back to Kiambi Lodge. You will have your lunch at Kiambi Lodge before you drive back to Lusaka. Here you will stay at Latitude 15° for a night again.

DAY 9

South Luangwa

Breakfast than you will check out and the driver from Latitude 15° will take you to your flight with Proflight from Lusaka to Mfuwe at around midday. The pick-up is arranged with Flatdogs Camp. After checking in and a bit of time to relax you will go out on your first game drive in South Luangwa. Accommodation in Twin/Double Chalets at Flatdogs Camp.

DAY 10-12

South Luangwa

The following 3 days are reserved for the big game experience. You will explore the South Luangwa NP on morning and afternoon/night game drives. If possible you can do a walking safari as well. The Luangwa Valley is one of the great wilderness areas in Africa, where predator sightings (incl. Leopard and Wild dogs) are very common.

DAY 13

Departure from South Luangwa

After your breakfast you will pack up and check out from Flatdogs Camp. You will be taken to the Mfuwe International Airport in time for your flight to Lusaka where you connect to the flight back home or any other destination of your choice.

2 nights in Arusha and 5 Days Kilimanjaro climbs via Marangu route

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Day 1: Arrival

Upon arrival into Kilimanjaro International Airport (arrival time to be advice), you will be met and transferred to Tulia hotel and spa you will be book bed and breakfast

Breakfast will be provided

Day 2: Kilimanjaro National Park Gate to Mandara Hut

After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.

5,500 ft / 1,700 m to 9,000 ft / 2,740 m

7 km

4-5 hours

Montane Forest

Meals: LD

Budget Lodging: Mandara Hut

 Day 3: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

You leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the effects of the altitude.

9,000 ft / 2,700 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m

11 km

6-8 hours

Heathland

Meals: BLD

Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut

Day 4 : Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.

12,100 ft / 3,700 m to 15,400 ft / 4,700 m

10 km

6-8 hours

Alpine Desert

Meals: BLD

Budget Lodging: Kibo Hut

Day 5 : Kibo Hut to Summit then Horombo Hut

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.

The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!

15,400 ft / 4,700 m to 19,300 ft / 5,895 m

19,300 ft / 5,895 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m

4 km up / 14 km down

10-15 hours

Alpine Desert

Meals: BLD

Budget Lodging: Horombo Camp

  Day 6: Horombo Hut to Moshi

After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

A vehicle will meet you at Marangu village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for celebration!

12,100 ft / 3,700 m to 5,500 ft / 1,700 m

18km

5-7 hours

Meals: B

Day 7: Departure

Today you will be picked up and transferred to the Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight to back home

End of tour

2 pax USD $1950
3 pax USD $ 1710
4 pax USD $ 1550
5 pax USD $ 1405
6 pax USD $1370

In regards to your climb:

This price includes:

All park entrance, camping (or hut) and rescue fees,

All meals and filtered drinking water while on the mountain,

Guide (Wilderness First Responder certified), cook and porter salaries and fees (porters are paid

According to national park recommendations),

Camping equipment including mountaineering sleeping and mess tents (North Face, Marmot and

Mountain Hardware), foam mattresses, toilet tent, chairs and tables,

Emergency oxygen bottles,

Transfer to/from Kilimanjaro National Park,

Flying Doctors evacuation insurance

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE re YOUR CLIMB:

The climb does not include gratuities, soda/alcohol, energy snacks and drinks such as Power Bars,

Personal camping equipment such as sleeping bags, visa fees, hotel in Arusha, airport transfers,

travel/health insurance, airfare, or items of a personal nature.