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9 DAYS TANZANIA MIGRATION SAFARIS WITH RUSSELL GAMMON (7 TO 16 SEP 2012)

 
The millions of wildebeest along with hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles crossing the great African plains and mighty rivers is one of the greatest wildlife shows on earth. And this outstanding phenomenon happens between 2 of the finest game parks in Africa, Masai Mara and Serengeti with the attendance of majestic super predators like lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and wild dogs.
 
This trip aims to let you experience this stunning phenomenon at its best! We will use exclusive camps right along the migration route and close to where the drama of the river crossing. The trip will also covers Tarangiri where during the dry season, thousands of buffaloes and hundreds of elephants are common sights; the Rift Valley Lake of Manyara, famous for its huge flocks of flamingos and the famous Ngorongoro Crater.
 
  
Departure Details:
 

-Land Tour Price:
Twin Sharing HK$68,880/-;
Single Supplement HK$18,500/-

-Airfare (subject to availability):
Economy from HK$ 10,835/-;
Business from HK$ 19,136/-

-Travel date: 07 – 16 Sep 2012

-Registration Closing Date:24 Feb 2012 or when tour is fully subscribed.

-Deposit amount:
HK$ 20,000/- per person
 
Highlights of Trip:
-Guided by specialist guide Russell Gammon who has traversed the length of width of Africa continent for the last 20 years. Each evening, enjoy his captivating tales of African explorer and enriching lectures on the intricacies of the wilderness;
-Specially selected exclusive camps & lodges;
-Private Charter flight between lodges
-Small group size of maximum 16 people;
-Complimentary Comprehensive Travel Insurance;
-Escorted by Country Holidays Travel Concierge.
 
DAY 01 07 Sep, Fri HONG KONG / NAIROBI / ARUSHA
Fly
Hong Kong / Doha
QR 813
0145/0530 – Daily (8h 45m)
 
Doha / Nairobi
QR 532
0730/1245 – Daily (5h 15m)
Upon arrival, be met and transfer to charter flight to Arusha.
Upon arrival, be met and transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge.
This evening, be treated to a welcome dinner and a lecture by Russell Gammon on Dr. Livingstone exploration of the Africa during the period of Scramble for Africa.
(Welcome Dinner included)
 
DAY 02 08 Sep, Sat ARUSHA / TARANGIRI NATIONAL PARK
This morning, transfer by light aircraft to Tarangiri National Park.
 
Tarangiri is an expanse of gently rolling countryside is dotted with the majestic babao trees. During the dry season from Jun to Sep, huge herds of elephants that roam the park congregate at the river and many species of migratory wildlife return to the permanent water here making it truly spectacular during these months.
 
Late afternoon, starts your first safari game drive as the day wanes. This is the time when animal is at its most active and the bush at its loveliest. Enjoy a sun downer followed by exciting night drive to observe the many nocturnal animals. Return to your camp for your sumptuous dinner, share tales of your day's adventure and learn more about the amazing wilderness from Russell.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner included)
 
DAY 03 09 Sep, Sun TARANGIRI NATIONAL PARK
You have another day to explore Tarangiri National Park with morning, evening and night drives. For the adventurous, you can also go on nature walk.
 
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner included)
 
DAY 04 10 Sep, Mon TARANGIRI NATIONAL PARK / LAKE MANYARA / NGORONGORO CRATER
Leaving Tarangiri, we drive to Lake Manyara. Lake Manyara is situated at the Escarpment of the Africa Great Rift Valley with lovely scenery and spectacular sight of huge flocks of flamingos. It is also well known the unique tree climbing lion.
 
Continue driving to Ngorongoro Crater for the night.
 
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner included)
 
DAY 05 11 Sep, TueNGORONGORO CRATER
Today, enjoy a full day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater. This spectacular collapsed volcanic crater is a truly remarkable area with the densest game population in Africa on its crater floor - from big games like lions, elephants, leopards, and rhino to antelopes and gazelles to abundant birdlife. The dramatic setting of the crater wall is a nature spectacle by itself.
 
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner included)
 
DAY 06 12 Sep, Wed NGORONGORO / SERENGETI
Drive back to Manyara airstrip for flight to a remote camp in Serengeti.
 
Serengeti is easily the most stunning park in Africa. And it is here where the annual migration of the 2 million wildebeest along with hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles is at its height from July to Sep. Our exclusive camp is away from it all right by the Mara River. This is where one of the "star spectacles" of crossing the river is played out.
 
You will enjoy a late afternoon game drive.
 
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner included)
 
DAY 07/08 13/14 Sep, Thu/Fri SERENGETI
You have 2 full days here to experience this once on a life time wildlife experience!
 
On the last evening, you will be treated to a farewell dinner of a Hemmingway style fine dining in the wilderness of African bush!
 
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner included)
 
DAY 09 15 Sep, Sat SERENGETI / NAIROBI / HONG KONG
After the last morning safari activity, bid farewell to the wilderness and fly back to Nairobi via Arusha. Catch your connect flight home.
Fly
Nairobi / Doha
QR 533
1840/2335 – Daily (4h 55m)
 
Doha / Hong Kong
QR 812
0120/1440 – Daily (8h 20m)
Arrive in Hong Kong on Day 10 afternoon.
 
(Breakfast, lunch included)
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PRICE

 
TOUR PRICE PER PERSON:
·These prices are based on minimum ten persons traveling together
Our Recommended Hotels
Price Per Person*
Single Supplement
Land tour Price
-Arusha Coffee Lodge
-Tarangiri Treetops
-Manor at Ngorongoro Crater
-Serengeti Migration Camp
HK$ 68,880/-
HK$ 18,500/-
*Flights: Qatar Airways Economy Class ‘H’ from
HK$ 7,500 + tax 3335
= HK$ 10,835/-
*Flights: Qatar Airways Business Class ‘D’ from
HK$ 15,500 + tax 3636
= HK$ 19,136/-
*Note: Prices are subject to change depends on the availability of the flights.

updated 04-11-11
COST INCLUDES:
-Airfare Hong Kong/Doha/Nairobi/Doha/Hong Kong by Qatar Airlines;
-All flights within Africa by light aircraft (subject to 15kg luggage limit per person);
-Accommodation on double sharing basis;
-Meals as stated;
-All safari activities;
-Laundry service at the camp;
-Evening lectures by Russell Gammon;
-1 tour concierge from Country Holidays;
-Comprehensive Travel insurance
 
COST EXCLUDES:
-Visa;
-Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, bar bills and etc.
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HOTEL

 
In Arusha:
-Coffee Lodge: lies cradled in the endless acres of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantation.This exclusive, boutique hotel lodge has been designed around the farms’ original plantation homes, radiating the warmth and invitation of the old colonial plantation homes historically distinctive to the coffee plantations. Luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine, and roaring fires, beckon to the most seasoned traveler. (www.elewana.com/acl/arusha-coffee-lodge.html)
 
In Tarangiri:
-Tarangiri Tree Lodge: Perched high up in the age old Baobab and Marula trees, the lodge sits astride the path of the Elephant Migration. It offers great views to Lake Manyara and the Rift Valley wall and twenty suites, each 65m2 with a private balcony, are distinctively and lavishly furnished.( www.elewana.com/ttt/tarangire-tree-tops.html)
 
In Ngorongoro:
-The Manor: at Ngorongoro is reminiscent of an elegant, up country farm home in the Cape Dutch style of architecture. It offers 20 luxurious guest cottage suites. (www.elewana.com/tnm/about-the-manor-at-ngorongoro.html)

In Serengeti:
-Serengeti Migration Camp:Hidden among the rocky outcrops or kopjes of the vast, internationally renowned Serengeti plains are a camp that exudes decadence reminiscent of old Africa. Richly furnished throughout, the camp provides a haven of sumptuous indulgence among the raw splendour of the surrounding bush. (www.elewana.com/smc/serengeti-migration-camp.html)
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