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CENTRAL SERENGETI
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JAN / FEB NGORONGORO CRATER & SERENGETI
photo safari
- TANZANIA
Join Wild4 Photographic Safaris on a photo safari to witness some of nature's spectacles in two of TANZANIA's premier wildlife destinations, the NGORONGORO CRATER and the SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

This safari will begin in Arusha where we will overnight.

We then drive on very good tarmac roads to the famous Ngorongoro Crater, a true spectacle not to be missed. We stay 2 nights at a prime location, Sopa Lodge which is only 10 mins. from the entrance to the decent road into the Crater. This ancient collapsed volcano is truly a wonder to see. The crater floor is heavily populated with a variety of animals and the wall of the crater offers a dramatic backdrop for photography. We spend the entire day in the crater with a packed breakfast and lunch. We return to Sopa Lodge at the end of a full day of photography.

After a good breakfast we depart on a 3.5 hr. road journey to the world famous Serengeti National Park. We arrive around midday and after checking in through the main gate we begin exploring the central Serengeti.

At the end of another full day we arrive at our Tented Camp. Beautifully situated en-suite tents await you, along with a well deserved hot shower!

Dinners are enjoyed in the dining tent whilst listening to the nocturnal sounds of the African bush. We spend a total of 4 nights in the central Serengeti exploring the varied landscapes, which include the Kopjes (granite outcrops of rock) these offer fantastic scenic shots and are a characteristic of the central Serengeti.

After 4 nights we head to the Southern Serengeti photographing along the way. We now enter a different landscape, open grassland! This is where the Wildebeest and Zebra gather in their thousands during the months of January and February. The grass is sweet, it is open and here they give birth to their offspring.

Of course the predators are never too far behind and we spend the next 4 nights exploring this area which includes Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek. Our camp is located near Lake Ndutu and overlooks the Marsh. These are luxury tents with en-suite facilities and a communal area for recharging batteries.

At the end of our last 4 nights we travel to the Ndutu Airstrip (20 mins from the camp and fly back to Kilimanjaro International Airport where we will be able to connect with our international flights.

The tour will accommodate a maximum of 6 participants in 3 vehicles (2 per vehicle). Stu Porter will lead the tour and will alternate between the vehicles each day to offer photo tuition and guidance.


Highlights of this safari are the unusual Ngorongoro Crater, beautiful scenery, excellent predator action in particular Lion and Cheetah. You also have the opportunity to witness many thousands of Wildebeest and Zebra on the open grass plains of the Southern Serengeti, with their new borns. The chances of seeing births are very high.

INCLUDED IN SCHEDULED SAFARI PRICE:
> 1 night at Coffee Lodge in Arusha (D, B)
> 2 nights Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge (B, L, D)
> 8 nights in the Serengeti (B, L, D)
> all park entrance fees
> all road transfers
> flight from Serengeti back to Kilimanjaro
> private use of 4x4 Landscruisers with qualified guides
> bottled water on game drives
> photographic tuition
(B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner)
NOT INCLUDED IN SCHEDULED SAFARI PRICE:
> lunch in Kilimanjaro on last day of safari
> all drinks
> curios & personal gifts / items from shops
> optional visits to Masai villages
> tips / gratuities for camp / lodge staff and for your driver / guide
> laundry
> internet usage
> visa fees
> INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO TANZANIA
> Any extra nights of accommodation
 
 
BASIC ITINERARY
Day 1
Arrive at either Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport. Road transfer to Coffee Lodge for overnight.
Day 2

Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater (approx 3.5 hrs) Arrive in time for lunch at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. Afternoon photographing the Crater from the rim (we will not go into the crater today)
OVERNIGHT SOPA LODGE

Day 3 Full day of photography with packed breakfast and lunch inside the Crater returning at the end of the day. OVERNIGHT SOPA LODGE
Day 4 Depart Sopa Lodge after breakfast and drive to the Serengeti arriving around midday. Packed lunch will be enjoyed in the park. Arrive at camp at the end of the day. OVERNIGHT CENTRAL SERENGETI in mobile tented camp.
Day 5 Full day of photography in Serengeti - overnight CENTRAL SERENGETI
Day 6 Full day of photography in Serengeti - overnight CENTRAL SERENGETI
Day 7 Full day of photography in Serengeti - overnight CENTRAL SERENGETI
Day 8 Leave the central Serengeti and photograph en-route to our second camp located in Southern Serengeti. - overnight SOUTHERN SERENGETI
Day 9 Full day of photography in Serengeti - overnight SOUTHERN SERENGETI
Day10 Full day of photography in Serengeti - overnight SOUTHERN SERENGETI
Day11 Full day of photography in Serengeti - overnight SOUTHERN SERENGETI
Day12 After a final morning game drive and breakfast - fly from Ndutu Airstrip back to Kilimanjaro to catch connecting flights back home.
PS: the above itinerary and price is subject to change at any time, based on accommodation availability at the time of booking and changes in currency exchange rates. If changes are necessary then clients will be informed as to what the changes are as soon as we are made aware of them.

IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ OUR BOOKING INFORMATION PAGE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK YOUR PHOTO SAFARI AND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MAKING A BOOKING WITH WILD4
PHOTO SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:
NGORONGORO CRATER & SERENGETI
TANZANIA
Duration: 1 night Arusha, 2 nights Crater & 8 nights Serengeti
Only 2 participants per vehicle
Small group - only 3 vehicles per safari
Photography tuition
Detailed animal behaviour interpretation
LIMIT:
6 x Participants
TOUR LEADER: Stu Porter
2013 DATES:
JAN/FEB 2013 - 4 spaces left
23 Jan to 03 Feb
2013 PRICES:
US$ 7850 per person sharing
US$ 8900 per person single
US$ 1500 p/p DEPOSIT
PLEASE NOTE:
If you are a single traveller, we will do our best to match you up with another single traveller. If it is not possible to do so and you would still like to join the safari you will need to pay an extra US$1900 to cover the exclusive use of the safari vehicle.
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