Khataw

Summary

Travel Dates

Safari sector: July 3, 2020 to July 11, 2020

Zanzibar sector: July 11, 2020 to July 14, 2020

Group Size

14 guests

Great Wildebeest Migration & Big 5 Safaris in Tanzania – Core Safari Sector from July 3 to July 11

• Arusha: The gateway to Tanzania’s Northern wildlife parks, Arusha is also an eclectic town that melds local Tanzanian as well as European influences. Often called the “Switzerland of Africa”, Arusha has beautiful museums and art galleries, as well as places to shop for local artwork (paintings, sculptures, masks) as well as jewelry (TANZANITE, etc.)
• Tarangire National Park: Although not as well-known as its neighbors, Ngorongoro and Serengeti, Tarangire is a wildlife gem in its own right. This is the place where you can see some of the largest herds of elephants with the biggest tuskers in Tanzania. Tarangire also has a good-sized predator population, iconic herbivores like giraffe, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, impala, etc. as well as wonderful birdlife.
• Ngorongoro Conservation Area: Often called “The Garden of Eden” because of the variety and density of wildlife, the Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most breathtaking places in the world. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site – for good reason.
• Serengeti National Park: In the Maasai language, “Serengeti” means “Endless Plains”. And that is exactly what this most famous of African parks is…a very large savannah/grassland area that is teeming with all the iconic African wildlife species living in an unadulterated, natural habitat. The location of several National Geographic as well as BBC Nature shows and specials, Serengeti is also home to The Great Wildebeest & Zebra Migration!

Beach, Ocean, and Cultural Holiday (Zanzibar) – Optional Add-On from July 11 to July 14

• Zanzibar, Stone Town: Stone Town is the historical area of Zanzibar – with its rich culture sites, museums, markets, historical buildings, and of course the world-famous wooden doors that adorn some of the oldest buildings on the island.
• Zanzibar, The Swahili Coast: The waters and beaches of the Indian Ocean are some of the most spectacular in the world. The Northern part of the island features beautiful stretches of white-sand beaches. There is great diving and snorkeling in the area as well.

• July 3: You and your group will arrive together at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by Fair Trade Safaris’ Certified English-speaking driver and escorted to yourvehicle for road transfer to your hotel in Arusha. (**NOTE: If the whole group does not arrive together, and if any guestsneed individual transfers from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha – because of different flight arrival times – then the cost per transfer will be $120.)
  • Accommodations: The African Tulip. Meals included: Breakfast.
• July 4: After breakfast, you will be driven to Tarangire National Park, a wildlife haven for large herds of elephants and other mammals, reptiles, and birds.
  • Accommodations: Tarangire Balloon Camp. Meals included: All meals.
• July 5: After breakfast at your lodge, you will check out and you will depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area for lunch at your new lodge (located in Karatu, a town in the Ngorongoro Highlands). The afternoon will be at your leisure, and you can choose to participate in a lovely walk around the lodge, enjoy the breathtaking scenery, and/or witness local village life.
  • Accommodations: Acacia Farm Lodge. Meals included: All meals.
• July 6: You will wake up early in the morning and have a hot beverage along with a light snack/breakfast. Then you will be driven to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater – known as the “Garden of Eden” for a full day spent in the African natural wilderness. Here, you will witness an amazing range of wildlife and birdlife. For lunch, you will stop by a lake that is home to a large family of hippos and have an enjoyable picnic. In the late afternoon, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
  • Accommodations: Acacia Farm Lodge. Meals included: All meals.
• July 7: After breakfast, you will be enjoy safari game viewing as you are driven to Central Serengeti National Park. En route, you will enjoy sightings of several species of wildlife. Lunch will be at your new lodge. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a safari game drive in Serengeti.
  • Accommodations: KubuKubu Luxury Tented Lodge. Meals included: All meals.
• July 8: You will enjoy a full day of wildlife experiences and safari drives in Central Serengeti. Optional activities such as a Hot Air Balloon safari (where you will see the Serengeti from the air, in a hot air balloon) and a Bush Breakfast (breakfast in the middle of the Serengeti savannah) can be arranged at extra cost.
  • Accommodations: KubuKubu Luxury Tented Lodge. Meals included: All meals.
• July 9: After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and make your way to your new camp in Northern Serengeti. If you are fortunate, you might experience the Great Wildebeest & Zebra Migration in its full and natural splendor. Lunch will be at the new camp. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a safari game drive in Northern Serengeti. Optional activities such as a Hot Air Balloon safari (where you will see the Serengeti from the air, in a hot air balloon) and a Bush Breakfast (breakfast in the middle of the Serengeti savannah) can be arranged at extra cost.
  • Accommodations: Mara Under Canvas. Meals included: All meals.
• July 10: You will have this full day to experience the wildlife in Northern Serengeti. If you are fortunate, you might also experience the Great Wildebeest & Zebra Migration in its full and natural splendor. Optional activities such as a Hot Air Balloon safari (where you will see the Serengeti from the air, in a hot air balloon) and a Bush Breakfast (breakfast in the middle of the Serengeti savannah) can be arranged at extra cost.
  • Accommodations: Mara Under Canvas. Meals included: All meals.
• July 11: After breakfast at the lodge, you will be driven to the nearby airstrip where you will take a flight to EITHER Arusha (for those guests who do not wish to continue on to Zanzibar) OR Zanzibar (for those guests who choose to include Zanzibar in their package). The cost of this flight is included in the package pricing.Upon arrival in Arusha, guests who choose to end their trip (and not go on to Zanzibar) will be met by our representative and transferred together to Kilimanjaro International Airport for the flight back home. (**NOTE: If the whole group does not depart together, and if any guests need individual transfers from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport – because of different flight departure times – then the cost per transfer will be $120.)

• July 11: Guests continuing on to Zanzibar will continue on the flight from Arusha to Zanzibar. The cost of this flight is included in the package pricing. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Stone Town. In the late afternoon/evening, you can choose (for extra cost) to go on a sunset cruise on a traditional Zanzibari sailboat known as a “dhow”.
  • Accommodation: DoubleTree Hotel (Stone Town). Meals included: Breakfast.
• July 12: Full day at leisure to explore Stone Town.
  • Accommodation: DoubleTree Hotel (Stone Town). Meals included: Breakfast.
• July 13: After breakfast at your Stone Town hotel, you will be taken for lunch at The Rock restaurant (http://www.therockrestaurantzanzibar.com). Cost of lunch will be extra and at your own expense. After lunch at The Rock, you will be transferred to your beach resort, Kisiwa On The Beach Resort. Afternoon will be at your leisure on the beach.
  • Accommodation: Kisiwa On The Beach. Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner.
• July 14: The morning will be at leisure at the beach hotel. In the afternoon, you will be dropped off (again as a collective group) at Zanzibar airport for your flight back home.

Disclaimers:

• This itinerary is subject to Terms and Conditions. A copy of the Terms and Conditions will be sent for your review. Please note the General Terms & Conditions itemized below.
• This Itinerary is subject to availability of quoted services at time of booking.
• Costs are based on rates made available by our suppliers and therefore subject to change.
• Costs are subject to change due to currency fluctuations or any other statutory increases beyond our control.
• It might be necessary, due to circumstances beyond our control, where we might need to change the program. Closing times at sightseeing points, changed flight times, road blocks, detours or act of God can also delay the program. We reserve the right to make changes due to circumstance of this nature.

General Terms & Conditions:

• Park Entry Fees: The quoted prices above are inclusive of current park entry fees; however should there be any new statutory taxes introduced and/or increase of any current levies or fees by Government/statutory bodies, these will be passed on to you.
• Luggage restrictions: Soft-sided luggage (i.e. duffel bags) is preferable to hard luggage for storage on safari vehicles. Items of dimensions greater than 24″x 17″x 7″ are difficult to store in vehicles and on aircraft, and should be avoided. (Baggage and personal effects are at owner’s risk throughout the tour and baggage insurance for members is strongly advised).
• Seasonal variations: Some bookings might straddle two seasons, making the above seasonal quotations on accommodations NOT APPLICABLE. In such cases, please contact us for TAILOR-MADE QUOTATIONS for dates that cut across seasons.
• Ngorongoro Crater: Currently, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) is allowing full day crater tours; but they might restrict tours to just half day in the future.