Tanzania and the Great East African Migration
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- Look for the “Big Five” while following the animals of the Great Migration.
- Learn about the contribution of Louis and Mary Leakey during a field trip to Olduvai Gorge.
- At a Maasai village and a rural community, learn how the migration impacts the lives of the indigenous people.
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- 11 nights of accommodations
- 9 expert-led lectures
- 16 expert-led field trips
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
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Accommodation: Mt. Meru Hotel
Evening: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. After clearing Immigrations and Customs, please look for the Road Scholar representative who will be waiting outside the secured arrivals area with an Road Scholar sign (applies...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tarangire Osupuko Lodge
Activity note: Please be aware that program activities and scheduled times could change due to local circumstances. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possibl...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tarangire Osupuko Lodge
Breakfast: Early morning target species game drive in the national park. Our focus today will be on the elephants of Tarangire and the seemingly inverted baobab trees that dot the ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
Breakfast: At the lodge.
Morning: Begin transfer to Lake Manyara. Visit to a local school* (if in session) for interaction with the students, followed by walking orient...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Semipermanent Tented Camp - Central Serengeti
Breakfast: At the lodge.
Morning: Early morning visit to a Maasai village to experience the simple and uncluttered lifestyle of the Maasai. Begin trans...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Semipermanent Tented Camp - Central Serengeti
Breakfast: Early morning breakfast at the camp.
Morning: Game drive in search of the big cats (lion and cheetah,) with site lecture, ‘Do the lions foll...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp - Southern Serengeti
Breakfast: At the camp.
Morning: Transfer south to Ndutu. En route, enjoy a game drive and a visit to the Serengeti Park Headquarters. Lecture: The Role of t...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp - Southern Serengeti
Breakfast: Early morning breakfast at the camp.
Morning: During this morning's game drive we will be looking to witness the birthing of wildebeests. In the s...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Breakfast: At the lodge.
Morning: Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater via Olduvai Gorge. Stop at the "Cradle of Mankind" for a field trip to Olduvai Gorge's famous archeological...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Acacia Farm Lodge
Breakfast: Early breakfast at the lodge.
Morning: Descend into the crater in 4x4 vehicles for a full morning game drive among one of the most unique concentrations of wildlife on ...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Mt. Meru Hotel
Activity note: Hotel day rooms in Arusha - checkout is at 6:00 pm in preparation for a group transfer to the international airport. This marks the end of your Road Scholar program. Please note that...
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Mt. Meru Hotel: 2 nights Arusha
This attractive, modern hotel sits on 9 acres of landscaped grounds in the town of Arusha. The international airport, located on the outskirts of the city, is approximately 30 miles away.
Tarangire Osupuko Lodge: 2 nights Tarangire
The lodge is located less than 5 miles outside the main gate to Tarangire National Park.
Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp: 1 night Manyara
This attractive African camp is well-situated near the main gate to Manyara National Park. Camp grounds face Lake Manyara and the Rift Valley escarpment.
Semipermanent Tented Camp - Central Serengeti: 2 nights Serengeti
The semipermanent tented camp in the Central Serengeti region is made up of a small number of guest tents, a main dining tent with bar, and an outdoor sitting area for guests to enjoy some evening conversation around the campfire.
Mobile Tented Camp - Southern Serengeti: 2 nights Serengeti
Mobile tented camps provide an authentic safari experience without giving up on comfort. This seasonal tented camp in Southern Serengeti is made up of a small number of guest tents, a main dining tent with bar, and an outdoor sitting area for guests to enjoy some evening conversation around the campfire.
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge: 1 night Ngorongoro
The lodge is strategically built on the rim of Ngogorongoro's large crater, affording amazing views of the crater floor and its diverse wildlife. Buildings were constructed out of mostly local materials, including stone and wood. Rooms have large windows facing the crater.
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