Tanzania and the Great East African Migration

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- I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
- I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums
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From the international airport to the hotel is about 30 miles; approximately 1-1.5 hours. Hotel check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. This is an international travel day; no meals or program activities are scheduled on this day. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
At leisure to relax and get a good night’s rest for the day ahead. Prepare luggage for check out tomorrow.
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 possible. Thank you for your understanding. From Arusha to Tarangire National Park is about 100 miles; approxi...
Early morning game drive in the national park, focus on elephants of Tarangire and baobab trees.
Before breakfast, we'll embark on a game drive in the national park. Our focus today will be on the elephants of Tarangire and the seemingly inverted baobab trees th...
From Tarangire to Mto wa Mbu is about 66 miles; approximately 2 hours. From Mto wa Mbu to Lake Manyara is about 5.5 miles. Although not required, previous participants have enjoyed taking coloring pencils/pens and other basic supplies to donate to the local school. Sl...
From Lake Manyara to C. Serengeti Camp is about 124 miles, usually just over 4 hours.
Check out and load vehicles. Early morning, we’ll visit a Maasai village to experience the simple and uncluttered lifestyle of the Maasai. From there, we’ll travel to the Centr...
On our game drive this morning, we’ll search for big cats — lion and cheetah — and learn whether lions follow the migration. After what we hope will be an exciting morning, we’ll return to camp.
On this afternoon’s game drive, we’ll search for the unsung little ...
From C. Serengeti to S. Serengeti is about 50 miles, approximately 2 hours.
After checking out, we’ll head south to Ndutu, with a game drive en route, followed by a visit to the Serengeti Park Headquarters. A presentation by a park representative will address th...
During this morning's game drive we will be on the lookout to witness the birthing of wildebeests. In the southern Serengeti, the young wildebeests grow quickly and gain strength for the long trek ahead. Lion, cheetah, and hyena revel in the easy pickings as they also...
From S. Serengeti to Olduvai Gorge is about 34 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. From Olduvai Gorge to Ngorongoro is about 33 miles, approximately 1.5 hours.
We’ll transfer to the Ngorongoro Crater via Olduvai Gorge, the renowned “Cradle of Mankind” archaeological...
From Ngorongoro to Karatu is about 13 miles. Leisurely paced walk on paved and unpaved paths.
After check out, we’ll climb into 4x4 vehicles for our descent into the crater and a full morning game drive amid one of the most extraordinary concentrations of wildli...
From Karatu to Arusha is about 90 miles, approximately 2.5 hours. Hotel day rooms in Arusha have a 6:00 p.m. check out. Please note that your program does not include overnight hotel reservations for this evening. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers....
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