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Experience the best of East Africa on a safari of incredible
variety and stunning settings. We’ve combined exquisite
Tarangire National Park, with its lovely woodlands and
winding rivers that attract abundant wildlife year-round,
with Eden-like Ngorongoro Crater and the legendary
Serengeti, where vast herds of migratory
plains animals and their predators roam.
Our private camps are set in gorgeous
locations, specially chosen to bring you
extraordinary up-close game viewing,
and you’ll enjoy activities not possible
elsewhere: exciting game walks with
your tracker guides, night game drives,
off-road travel, fascinating cultural
encounters with the Masai, and more.
Special breakfasts in the bush, a sunset hike topped by
a glass of champagne, nights by the campfire, a billion
stars overhead, our wonderfully comfy camps—this is the
way safari was meant to be!
Days 1-5 Arusha / Tarangire
(December-March “Green Season”
itineraries) Tarangire National Park
is a haven for wildlife, home to the
richest concentration of animals
outside the Serengeti ecosystem.
Elephant in the hundreds, as well
as migratory herds of wildebeest
and zebra, are drawn to the
permanent waters of the Tarangire
River, which meanders dreamily
through a lovely landscape
dotted with baobab trees and high
grasses. Our very private camp,
set within the territory of one of
Tarangire’s largest lion prides,
offers all the creature comforts.
While here, you’ll savor the
thrilling experience of exploring
on foot, night drives in search
of nocturnal wildlife, and visits
with the local Masai. Feeling
adventurous? You can even spend
a night in a “fly camp!” As an
added treat, enjoy the option of an
exciting balloon safari, complete
with a champagne breakfast!
Days 6-8 Lake Manyara /
Ngorongoro Crater Head out
for game viewing in lush Lake
Manyara National Park, home
to tree-climbing lions and troops
of baboons and blue monkeys.
The birdlife is astounding—more
than 350 species of birds dwell
around its soda lake. Ngorongoro
Crater hosts a magnificent array
of wildlife—zebra, wildebeest,
and plenty of lion. This is also
one of the best places to see the
endangered black rhino—more
than 20 currently reside in the
crater, where they are carefully
monitored by biologists. While
at Ngorongoro, we stay at a
lovely lodge on the crater rim at
a cool 6,000 feet.
“The trip was life-
changing on so many
levels! We saw the
animals so close
up, and had a deep
connection with the
people. Fantastic!”
Gena C., Santa Cruz CA
With more than 35 years’ experience in this magical realm, we offer the quintessential safari, with a finely tuned itinerary adjusted seasonally to ensure the best
wildlife viewing possible. PHOTO: TODD GUSTAFSON
QUESTIONS? 1.800.368.2794 OR EMAIL 64