Expedition with professional photographer to the Great Migration in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Eyasi tribes
TANZANIA
August 19 to 25, 2023
Tanzania
Tanzania
Tour to Tanzania Expedition Kilimanjaro climbing Great migration Serengeti Zanzibar Africa safari
Waking up in a Tanzanian bush in the middle of the savannah with the sounds of wildlife. The sunrise safari is on!
Several hundred thousand antelopes and zebras gather in huge herds as a part of the Great Migration. The Serengeti National Park opens its doors for a journey through the African savannah. The nature! By the way, February is a time of active hunting of wild cats.
Our expedition will also visit the amazing natural reservation area of the Ngorongoro Crater. Undoubtedly, this is one of the best safari destinations on the continent.
Have you ever heard about the Hadza tribes on Lake Eyasi? We're sure to experience this picturesque rift valley creation and get to know the African Bushmen.
Join the team!
Several hundred thousand antelopes and zebras gather in huge herds as a part of the Great Migration. The Serengeti National Park opens its doors for a journey through the African savannah. The nature! By the way, February is a time of active hunting of wild cats.
Our expedition will also visit the amazing natural reservation area of the Ngorongoro Crater. Undoubtedly, this is one of the best safari destinations on the continent.
Have you ever heard about the Hadza tribes on Lake Eyasi? We're sure to experience this picturesque rift valley creation and get to know the African Bushmen.
Join the team!
SCHEDULE AND COST:
Dates: August 19 – 25, 2023
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Number of participants: 7 – 12
Cost per person (in lodges based on double accommodation):
– 2 790 USD subject to 11 – 12 participants, or
– 2 990 USD subject to 9 – 10 participants, or
– 3 150 USD subject to 7 – 8 participants.
Everything is included except for:
- international flight to Kilimanjaro roundtrip (estimated cost Moscow – Kilimanjaro – Moscow is 1000 – 1400 USD. Bought on your own with our assistance)
- international medical insurance,
- visa of Tanzania (obtained upon arrival at Dar Es Salam or Kilimanjaro airport at 50 USD)
- mandatory tips on safari (approx. 80 USD per person)
Single supplement: 480 USD
TRAVEL PROGRAM: TOUR TO TANZANIA KILIMANJARO
Day 1. August 19, 2023 (Saturday). ARRIVAL IN KILIMANJARO AIRPORT – ARUSHA
Arrival in Kilimanjaro International Airport directly. Meet the guide. 45 min transfer to Arusha to Kibo Palace hotel 4*. Rest in the hotel with the nice swimming pool.
Dinner and overnight.
Meals included: dinner
Accommodation: Kibo Palace hotel 4*
* Recommended flights:
– Ethiopian Airlines from Moscow via Addis Ababa, departure from Moscow on August 18 at 22:00, and then departure from Addis Ababa to Kilimanjaro at 10:35 am on August 19, arrival in Kilimanjaro at 13:10 on August 19, or
– Qatar Airways from Moscow via Doha, departure from Moscow on August 19 at 0:55 am, and then departure from Doha to Kilimanjaro at 8:00 am on August 19, arrival in Kilimanjaro at 16:20 on August 19, or
– Turkish Airlines from Moscow via Istanbul, departure from Moscow at 12:40 pm on August 19, and the departure from Istanbul on August 19 at 18:40, arrival in Kilimanjaro at 1:45 am on August 20, or
– Turkish Airlines direct flight from Istanbul, departure from Istanbul on August 19 at 18:40, arrival in Kilimanjaro at 1:45 am on August 20, or
– any other flight arriving in Kilimanjaro at any time on August 19 or on the night from August 19 to August 20.
Day 2. August 20, 2023 (Sunday). ARUSHA – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, drive by 4WD safari Land Cruisers to Serengeti National park (about 6 hrs drive) for evening game viewing.
Serengeti NP is famous for its population of wild cats as well as for hosting the great migration of wildebeests in its Serengeti and Maasai Mara ecosystem, as well as its population of African wild cats such as lions, cheetahs and leopards. It is probably the best place in Africa to spot leopards. Serengeti National Park is the biggest ecosystem in the world where 1,5 million wildebeests, 700 thousand zebras and 300 thousand Thompson gazelles follow the rains in order to find new feeding grounds.
Upon arrival, enjoy the evening game viewing in Central Serengeti.
After sunset dinner and overnight at fashionable Tanzania Bush Tented Lodge in Central Serengeti.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Tented Lodge in Central Serengeti or Heritage Luxury Camp in Central Serengeti
Day 3. August 21, 2023 (Monday). CENTRAL SERENGETI – NORTHERN SERENGETI
After breakfast drive to the Northern Serengeti for game viewing along the crocodile populated river Mara and experience the wildebeests crossing Mara river in search of fresh pasture. If we are lucky we can observe herds of herbivores, trying to migrate from Serengeti to Maasai Mara forcing Mara river being met by hungry crocodiles and hunted by other predators. Northern Serengeti is a natural habitat for all African Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino.
After sunset overnight and dinner at trendy luxury Tanzania Bush Tented Lodge in Northern Serengeti, right in the middle of savannah with surrounding wildlife.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Tented Lodge in Northern Serengeti or Nyikani Migration tented lodge
Day 4. August 22, 2023 (Tuesday). NORTHERN SERENGETI – CENTRAL SERENGETI
Early morning game viewing on the very border of Serengeti National park and Maasai Mara game reserve (Kenya) to experience the wildlife species and watch the crossing. After the late African bush breakfast we proceed with game viewing along the Mara river and experience the river crossing by wildebeests. Bush lunch and drive to Central Serengeti for overnight and dinner at our favorite Tanzania Bush Tented Lodge.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Tented Lodge in Central Serengeti or Heritage Luxury Camp in Central Serengeti
Day 5. August 23, 2023 (Wednesday). SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – NGORONGORO CRATER CONSERVATION AREA – LAKE EYASI
After breakfast drive to the magical Ngorongoro crater Conservation area famous with its last remaining populations of endangered black rhinos, as well as its richness in other wildness species. Ngorongoro crater is a unique place, closed ecosystem, formed millions of years ago in a giant caldera of the ancient volcano. Great majority of the animals never leave the territory of the park, which appears the home for the whole African Big Five. If we missed the chance to encounter all Big Five in Serengeti, here we'd rather grab our chance to catch it up!
Enjoy a bush lunch at a Hippo Pool and proceed with game viewing until evening. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best wildlife parks in the world, was awarded as the natural World's Wonder!
In the evening drive to Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge for evening leisure at the lodge. The lodge is situated nearby the Lake Eyasi – part of Great Rift valley. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge at Lake Eyasi
Day 6. August 24, 2023 (Thursday). LAKE EYASI – HADZABE TRIBE – DATOGA TRIBE – KARATU
Very early morning drive to the Hadzabe (Hadza) tribe. Before they wake up, experience the traditional cannabis smoking ceremony before hunting. Go hunting with Hadzabe and later back for arrow shooting experience.
The Hadzabe are the indigenous inhabitants of the Lake Eyasi. They live around the lake in the central Rift Valley and in the neighboring Serengeti Plateau. There aresome 1,200 Hadzabe people living in Tanzania, however only around 400 Hadzabe still survive exclusively based on the traditional means of foraging: hunting and gathering.
Genetically, the Hadza are not closely related to any other people. Once classified among the Khoisan languages, primarily because it has clicks (sounds really Martian!), the Hadza language is actually thought to be an isolate, unrelated to any other.
Bush breakfast and proceed to Datoga tribe, specialized in iron smelting.
Datoga is the only Nilotic people living in the central regions of Tanzania, surrounded by the Bantu-speaking population. The Datoga pastoralists appear to have entered the Hadza region in the early 18th century, when the Maasai forced them out of the Ngorongoro Crater.
However, direct contacts between the Datoga and the Hadza occurred much later, at the beginning of the 20th century, when, under the onslaught of the Iraqw, Datoga were also ousted from the areas of modern Iraqw residence.
We will see traditional Datoga blacksmiths.
Then drive to comfortable Kudu Lodge in Karatu for late hot lunch. Evening leisure (swimming pool) and dinner at Kudu Lodge.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Kudu Lodge in Karatu
Day 7. August 25, 2023 (Friday). KARATU – MAASAI TRIBE – KILIMANJARO AIRPORT
After breakfast proceed to the east, to visit the Maasai tribe. Stop at the Maasai tribal village to explore their natural lifestyle and culture.
The Maasai inhabit the African Great Lakes region and arrived via the South Sudan. The Maasai speak the Maa language, a member of the Nilotic language family, that is related to the Dinka and Nuer languages of South Sudan.
Maasai are pastoralists, and are famous for their fearsome reputations as warriors and cattle-rustlers. Maasai also consume fresh blood drawn from the necks of cattle with miniature arrows. And we can witness this ceremony.
Maasai are among the best known local populations internationally due to their residence near the many game parks of the African Great Lakes, and their distinctive customs and dress.
Experience traditional dance of Maasai with peculiar very high jumps up.
After early lunch, proceed to Kilimanjaro international airport, while enjoying the landscapes en route. Arrival in Kilimanjaro International airport at 2 – 3 pm. Return flight home.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: no
* Recommended flights:
– Ethiopian Airlines to Moscow via Addis Ababa, departing from Kilimanjaro on August 25 at 17:35, and then departure from Addis Ababa to Moscow at 23:30 on August 25, arrival in Moscow at 7:40 am on August 26 or
- Qatar Airways to Moscow via Doha, departure from Kilimanjaro on August 25 at 17:25, and then departure from Doha to Moscow at 15:35 on August 26, arrival in Moscow at 20:25 on August 26, or
– Turkish Airlines to Moscow via Istanbul, departure from Kilimanjaro on August 27 at 2:40 am, and then departure from Istanbul to Moscow at 14:15 on August 27, arrival in Moscow at 18:10 on August 27 (extra night at the hotel in Moshi/Arusha needed), or
– Turkish Airlines direct flight to Istanbul, departure from Kilimanjaro on August 27 at 2:40 am, arrival in Istanbul at 14:15 on August 27 (extra night at the hotel in Moshi/Arusha needed), or
– any other flight departing from Kilimanjaro International Airport no earlier than 17:00 on August 25.
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Number of participants: 7 – 12
Cost per person (in lodges based on double accommodation):
– 2 790 USD subject to 11 – 12 participants, or
– 2 990 USD subject to 9 – 10 participants, or
– 3 150 USD subject to 7 – 8 participants.
Everything is included except for:
- international flight to Kilimanjaro roundtrip (estimated cost Moscow – Kilimanjaro – Moscow is 1000 – 1400 USD. Bought on your own with our assistance)
- international medical insurance,
- visa of Tanzania (obtained upon arrival at Dar Es Salam or Kilimanjaro airport at 50 USD)
- mandatory tips on safari (approx. 80 USD per person)
Single supplement: 480 USD
TRAVEL PROGRAM: TOUR TO TANZANIA KILIMANJARO
Day 1. August 19, 2023 (Saturday). ARRIVAL IN KILIMANJARO AIRPORT – ARUSHA
Arrival in Kilimanjaro International Airport directly. Meet the guide. 45 min transfer to Arusha to Kibo Palace hotel 4*. Rest in the hotel with the nice swimming pool.
Dinner and overnight.
Meals included: dinner
Accommodation: Kibo Palace hotel 4*
* Recommended flights:
– Ethiopian Airlines from Moscow via Addis Ababa, departure from Moscow on August 18 at 22:00, and then departure from Addis Ababa to Kilimanjaro at 10:35 am on August 19, arrival in Kilimanjaro at 13:10 on August 19, or
– Qatar Airways from Moscow via Doha, departure from Moscow on August 19 at 0:55 am, and then departure from Doha to Kilimanjaro at 8:00 am on August 19, arrival in Kilimanjaro at 16:20 on August 19, or
– Turkish Airlines from Moscow via Istanbul, departure from Moscow at 12:40 pm on August 19, and the departure from Istanbul on August 19 at 18:40, arrival in Kilimanjaro at 1:45 am on August 20, or
– Turkish Airlines direct flight from Istanbul, departure from Istanbul on August 19 at 18:40, arrival in Kilimanjaro at 1:45 am on August 20, or
– any other flight arriving in Kilimanjaro at any time on August 19 or on the night from August 19 to August 20.
Day 2. August 20, 2023 (Sunday). ARUSHA – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, drive by 4WD safari Land Cruisers to Serengeti National park (about 6 hrs drive) for evening game viewing.
Serengeti NP is famous for its population of wild cats as well as for hosting the great migration of wildebeests in its Serengeti and Maasai Mara ecosystem, as well as its population of African wild cats such as lions, cheetahs and leopards. It is probably the best place in Africa to spot leopards. Serengeti National Park is the biggest ecosystem in the world where 1,5 million wildebeests, 700 thousand zebras and 300 thousand Thompson gazelles follow the rains in order to find new feeding grounds.
Upon arrival, enjoy the evening game viewing in Central Serengeti.
After sunset dinner and overnight at fashionable Tanzania Bush Tented Lodge in Central Serengeti.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Tented Lodge in Central Serengeti or Heritage Luxury Camp in Central Serengeti
Day 3. August 21, 2023 (Monday). CENTRAL SERENGETI – NORTHERN SERENGETI
After breakfast drive to the Northern Serengeti for game viewing along the crocodile populated river Mara and experience the wildebeests crossing Mara river in search of fresh pasture. If we are lucky we can observe herds of herbivores, trying to migrate from Serengeti to Maasai Mara forcing Mara river being met by hungry crocodiles and hunted by other predators. Northern Serengeti is a natural habitat for all African Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino.
After sunset overnight and dinner at trendy luxury Tanzania Bush Tented Lodge in Northern Serengeti, right in the middle of savannah with surrounding wildlife.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Tented Lodge in Northern Serengeti or Nyikani Migration tented lodge
Day 4. August 22, 2023 (Tuesday). NORTHERN SERENGETI – CENTRAL SERENGETI
Early morning game viewing on the very border of Serengeti National park and Maasai Mara game reserve (Kenya) to experience the wildlife species and watch the crossing. After the late African bush breakfast we proceed with game viewing along the Mara river and experience the river crossing by wildebeests. Bush lunch and drive to Central Serengeti for overnight and dinner at our favorite Tanzania Bush Tented Lodge.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Tented Lodge in Central Serengeti or Heritage Luxury Camp in Central Serengeti
Day 5. August 23, 2023 (Wednesday). SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – NGORONGORO CRATER CONSERVATION AREA – LAKE EYASI
After breakfast drive to the magical Ngorongoro crater Conservation area famous with its last remaining populations of endangered black rhinos, as well as its richness in other wildness species. Ngorongoro crater is a unique place, closed ecosystem, formed millions of years ago in a giant caldera of the ancient volcano. Great majority of the animals never leave the territory of the park, which appears the home for the whole African Big Five. If we missed the chance to encounter all Big Five in Serengeti, here we'd rather grab our chance to catch it up!
Enjoy a bush lunch at a Hippo Pool and proceed with game viewing until evening. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best wildlife parks in the world, was awarded as the natural World's Wonder!
In the evening drive to Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge for evening leisure at the lodge. The lodge is situated nearby the Lake Eyasi – part of Great Rift valley. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge at Lake Eyasi
Day 6. August 24, 2023 (Thursday). LAKE EYASI – HADZABE TRIBE – DATOGA TRIBE – KARATU
Very early morning drive to the Hadzabe (Hadza) tribe. Before they wake up, experience the traditional cannabis smoking ceremony before hunting. Go hunting with Hadzabe and later back for arrow shooting experience.
The Hadzabe are the indigenous inhabitants of the Lake Eyasi. They live around the lake in the central Rift Valley and in the neighboring Serengeti Plateau. There aresome 1,200 Hadzabe people living in Tanzania, however only around 400 Hadzabe still survive exclusively based on the traditional means of foraging: hunting and gathering.
Genetically, the Hadza are not closely related to any other people. Once classified among the Khoisan languages, primarily because it has clicks (sounds really Martian!), the Hadza language is actually thought to be an isolate, unrelated to any other.
Bush breakfast and proceed to Datoga tribe, specialized in iron smelting.
Datoga is the only Nilotic people living in the central regions of Tanzania, surrounded by the Bantu-speaking population. The Datoga pastoralists appear to have entered the Hadza region in the early 18th century, when the Maasai forced them out of the Ngorongoro Crater.
However, direct contacts between the Datoga and the Hadza occurred much later, at the beginning of the 20th century, when, under the onslaught of the Iraqw, Datoga were also ousted from the areas of modern Iraqw residence.
We will see traditional Datoga blacksmiths.
Then drive to comfortable Kudu Lodge in Karatu for late hot lunch. Evening leisure (swimming pool) and dinner at Kudu Lodge.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Kudu Lodge in Karatu
Day 7. August 25, 2023 (Friday). KARATU – MAASAI TRIBE – KILIMANJARO AIRPORT
After breakfast proceed to the east, to visit the Maasai tribe. Stop at the Maasai tribal village to explore their natural lifestyle and culture.
The Maasai inhabit the African Great Lakes region and arrived via the South Sudan. The Maasai speak the Maa language, a member of the Nilotic language family, that is related to the Dinka and Nuer languages of South Sudan.
Maasai are pastoralists, and are famous for their fearsome reputations as warriors and cattle-rustlers. Maasai also consume fresh blood drawn from the necks of cattle with miniature arrows. And we can witness this ceremony.
Maasai are among the best known local populations internationally due to their residence near the many game parks of the African Great Lakes, and their distinctive customs and dress.
Experience traditional dance of Maasai with peculiar very high jumps up.
After early lunch, proceed to Kilimanjaro international airport, while enjoying the landscapes en route. Arrival in Kilimanjaro International airport at 2 – 3 pm. Return flight home.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: no
* Recommended flights:
– Ethiopian Airlines to Moscow via Addis Ababa, departing from Kilimanjaro on August 25 at 17:35, and then departure from Addis Ababa to Moscow at 23:30 on August 25, arrival in Moscow at 7:40 am on August 26 or
- Qatar Airways to Moscow via Doha, departure from Kilimanjaro on August 25 at 17:25, and then departure from Doha to Moscow at 15:35 on August 26, arrival in Moscow at 20:25 on August 26, or
– Turkish Airlines to Moscow via Istanbul, departure from Kilimanjaro on August 27 at 2:40 am, and then departure from Istanbul to Moscow at 14:15 on August 27, arrival in Moscow at 18:10 on August 27 (extra night at the hotel in Moshi/Arusha needed), or
– Turkish Airlines direct flight to Istanbul, departure from Kilimanjaro on August 27 at 2:40 am, arrival in Istanbul at 14:15 on August 27 (extra night at the hotel in Moshi/Arusha needed), or
– any other flight departing from Kilimanjaro International Airport no earlier than 17:00 on August 25.
Cost includes:
· double/twin accommodation in comfortable hotels and luxury lodges as per the program
· double accommodation in tents on Kilimanjaro trek
· all airport transfers
· according to the program, safari car with the driver and air conditioned
· full board meals
· all permits to National parks (entry fees, concession fees, rescue fees)
· all activities according to the program
· accompaniment of experienced local English-speaking guides and Russian and English speaking team leader throughout the trip
Cost excludes (to be additionally paid):
· international flight to Kilimanjaro airport (roundtrip)
· international medical insurance
· visa of Tanzania
· mandatory tips (approx. 80 USD per person)
· single accommodation
To bring along:
• summer wear: shorts, T-shirts, long sleeve shirts
• one set of warm clothes
• buff
• swimsuit
• forehead torch
• raincoat
• big backpack or travel bag for all stuff (up to 70 l),
• small backpack for personal stuff and photo-, video cameras for everyday hiking
• repellents,
• sunblock set (cream, sunglasses, cap)
• personal hygiene items (towel, wet tissues, soap)
• personal bottle (is a must)
• thermos (up to you)
• personal medical kit (analgesics, sanitizers, antibiotics, rehydration, your personal medicine)
• photo and video camera with batteries
· double/twin accommodation in comfortable hotels and luxury lodges as per the program
· double accommodation in tents on Kilimanjaro trek
· all airport transfers
· according to the program, safari car with the driver and air conditioned
· full board meals
· all permits to National parks (entry fees, concession fees, rescue fees)
· all activities according to the program
· accompaniment of experienced local English-speaking guides and Russian and English speaking team leader throughout the trip
Cost excludes (to be additionally paid):
· international flight to Kilimanjaro airport (roundtrip)
· international medical insurance
· visa of Tanzania
· mandatory tips (approx. 80 USD per person)
· single accommodation
To bring along:
• summer wear: shorts, T-shirts, long sleeve shirts
• one set of warm clothes
• buff
• swimsuit
• forehead torch
• raincoat
• big backpack or travel bag for all stuff (up to 70 l),
• small backpack for personal stuff and photo-, video cameras for everyday hiking
• repellents,
• sunblock set (cream, sunglasses, cap)
• personal hygiene items (towel, wet tissues, soap)
• personal bottle (is a must)
• thermos (up to you)
• personal medical kit (analgesics, sanitizers, antibiotics, rehydration, your personal medicine)
• photo and video camera with batteries
KEY FEATURES:
Tanzania, Zanzibar
Best season: June - October, December - March
Safari in the Serengeti National Park - the largest national park, which is a unique ecosystem, where millions of herds of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles migrate from year to year in the wake of the rains in search of succulent grass. The apogee of the Great Migration is the crossing of the Mara and Grumeti rivers by the herbivores, where crocodiles and other hungry predators await them.
Located on the land of the Maasai, a unique national park in the crater of the ancient volcano Ngorongoro is a natural wonder of the world, the habitat of the entire "Big African Five"
Acquaintance with the culture and life of the Maasai tribe
Best ever safari experience with fashionable lodges in great locations
Why with MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS?
- 1UNIQUENESS
We find the most astonishing places on Earth and speed up to reach them. Our motto is to go ahead of road roller, touch the unique and unknown, before it disappears. - 2ADVENTURISM
Wherever we go, we look for challenging activities and adventures, filling the journey with absolutely different spirit and emotions. That is why people join us over and over again. - 3SAFETY
In our trips we pay special attention to safety. All our travels are based on personal experience, equipped with the best gear, involving proved providers and experienced local guides who perfectly know local features. - 4EXPERIENCE
We have a unique experience of the most offbeat expeditions and ascents, deep knowledge of countries and peoples, and are ready to share it with you. All the expeditions and climbings are guided by Mzungu himself, guaranteeing exciting traveling and your comfort. - 5LOW PRICE
All our trips are reach in adventures, with high quality accommodation, transportation and meals included. We do not save on it. Thanks to solid contacts with reliable providers we offer really good prices and high quality.
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