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The Serengeti
The Serengeti is arguably Africa's premier game park and is the setting for the most awesome wildlife spectacle on earth.
The seemingly endless plains are home to 1.5 million animals including both migratory and resident populations of wildebeest, gazelle, zebra, antelope, topi, and buffalo.
These huge herds spread out on the plains from horizon to horizon have become familiar from documentary films. Major predators, in particular lions and leopards, are prevalent.
Serengeti Tented Camp
Is a mobile camp that periodically moves with the migration so the gameviewing is always spectacular. This camp comprises 8 large twin bedded luxury walk-in tents with ensuite facilities and a large dining/bar tent. Your days will be spent on game drives among the famous migrating herds of the Serengeti.
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Serengeti Serena Lodge
Is set high on a hill with breathtaking vistas of landscape teeming with game. The lodge design is simple but stunning , inspired by a traditional African village, separate rondeval "huts" house the 66 luxury guest rooms. Serena offers daily game drives, sunset cocktails by the pool, traditional dancing and performances evenings, wilderness breakfasts and lunches.
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Migration Camp
Is a permanent tented camp built within the rocks of a kopje in the picturesque Ndassiata Hills overlooking the Grumeti River. The camp offers traditional game drives as well as walking safaris over the river rope bridge and past Poacher's Hill. This is a small tented camp with guest areas lit with hurricane lamps and camp fires creating a unique bush feel.
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Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater with its small area of 102 square miles of grasslands, streams, swampland, lakes, forests, hills and steep slopes is home to some 30,000 animals.
There are splendid views from the Crater rim down to the floor some five hundred meters below. Access is by 4 wheel drive vehicle only.
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Perched on the southwest rim of the crater above the swirling mists, is an architectural masterpiece. Inspired by the Masai manyatta, the lodge encompasses three separate camps of six to twelve suites each. The eclectic decor includes thatched roofs, crystal chandeliers, velvet drapery and African art. There is a personal butler for every pair of rooms ensuring extraordinary service. Each room has its own breathtaking view of the crater! Staying at the Ngorongoro Crater lodge is pure "rustic decadence".
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The Sopa Lodge
Spread out along the uppermost rim of the crater, offers breathtaking views. It is a first class lodge with spacious rooms, lounge with fireplace, and a pool perched on the rim. It has the advantage of having the shortest drive down into the crater.
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The Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Is beautifully camouflaged by ivy-covered native stone. The 75 rooms and all public areas look out to the crater from private terraces. Activities include daily game, excursions to the Olduvai Gorge, Masai cultural events and slide shows.
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Mt. Kilimanjaro
Climbing Africa's highest mountain, at over 19,000 feet, with it snowcapped peak can be done in 5-7 days. This mountain attracts trekkers and climbers from all over the world. This attraction is all the greater because, with time and correct preparation, it is possible to walk all the way to the summit without technical mountaineering equipment and expense. We arrange your guide, and porters who carry all the equipment and prepare your meals and set up camp. Several climb routes are available depending on your ability.
Mt. Meru
This 15,000 foot mountain is a mixture of lush forest and rock and has a spectacular crater. Animal life is abundant and hiking its forests at the lower altitudes is a great experience. If you are a climber this is a 3 day climb and arrangements can be made to do it.
Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge
Is the home of Peter Leach, a long time Tanzanian resident, and his family. It is situated only 20 miles from Kilimanjaro airport on the slopes of Mt. Meru. A spring rises in the forest near the lodge and runs into a lake full of tropical plants which form an ideal bird sanctuary of incredible beauty. From your balcony you can see the snow capped peaks of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Activities include walks and game drives in Mt. Meru National Park.
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Tarangire National Park
Between June and November, when the surrounding plains are drying out, thousands of animals wander to Tarangire, attracted by its permanent river. This park has excellent wildlife viewing and is one of the best parks in Tanzania to see elephants. Although only two hours from Arusha, Tarangire is not as frequently visited as the other northern parks. The landscape is unique with the large numbers of the giant baobab trees and umbrella acacia trees.
Kikoti Camp
Is situated among a long stretch of "kopjes", ancient boulders commanding views of epic proportions. To the North, the Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands rise above Lake Manyara. To the East are the Simanjiro Plains, calving grounds for the wildebeest herds. Immediately to the West is Tarangire National Park. Accommodation is in large twin bedded tents with ensuite facilities. Activities include walks, day and night game drives and excursions to see rock paintings. There are hides near water holes for wildlife viewing.
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Southern Tanzania
Selous Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve is a vast untainted wilderness which has miraculously escaped human encroachment. Most of Selous remains a trackless wilderness. The Selous may not have so much game as Serengeti it does offer a more natural interaction with wildlife. Selous is wonderful because it offers walking safaris, done with armed warden and without the noise of a vehicle and boat safaris, affording the opportunity to get closer to the animals.
Sands River Lodge
Is the most exclusive lodge in the Selous. It is comprised of 8 secluded cottages all with en-suite bathrooms and stunning views over the Rufiji River. Sands River Lodge prides itself on the high standards of service and cuisine. Activities include combination of walking, boating and fly-camping. Game drives are in specially adapted open vehicles.
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Ruaha National Park
Is a pristine wildlife area along the Great Ruaha River which has spectacular gorges. During the dry season, visit Ruaha to see abundant game. This park is remote and unspoiled with very few visitors which offers the opportunity to view game in a true wilderness setting.
Ruaha River Camp
Constructed on and around a rocky kopje overlooking the river, is a mellow place to stay consisting of a number of beautiful riverside bandas built of stone and thatch. In the dry season, the river attracts great quantities of game including lion, leopard, hunting dog and numerous other species.
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Coastal Tanzania
Please refer to the Indian Ocean page for information on Zanzibar.
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