Kibo Safais - Tanzania, Camping Safaris

Safari Length: 12 Days

KIBO DELUXE CAMPING SAFARI

Highlights:

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
LAKE EYASI
NGORONGORO AND EMPAKAAI CRATERS
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

This full service tented safari is for those who want to get off the beaten path in comfort that Kibo provides. This safari not only travels to the best viewing areas in Tanzania but also provides for educational visits to tribes. Near Lake Eyasi we visit the Hazda one of the last hunter gather tribes still in existence as well as the Watindiga and Datoga as well as the famous and well photographed the pastoral Maasai. There is also opportunity for walking at the Olmoti Crater and in Kibo's private area on the boundary of Tarangire National Park.

Hot water for showers is provided each evening for the bucket showers, which have shower heads. Clients can enjoy the sense of security and comfort of insect proof 7x7 ft. walk in canvas safari tents, cots with mattresses, crisp cotton sheets and warm wool blankets. In the dining tent the cooks serve wonderful 3 course meals each evening and full English type breakfasts. The chefs send picnic lunches with a diverse selection of food. Kibo only uses rugged 4-wheel drive vehicles with removable hatches for game viewing. Highly trained enthusiastic English speaking guide is determined to show you the splendors of his fine country. Game viewing in Tanzania is excellent throughout the year.

DAILY ITINERARY - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES 2001

THE CLASSIC SAFARI CAMP

THE TENTS

Ngong type tent for two persons. Size: 10 x 10 x 8 ft.
2 Wash basins.
2 Bedcotts in canvas + 4" Foam mattress.
Fresh linen + 2 blankets.
2 Sets of towels.
1 Metal bedside table.
1 Kerosene lamp.
1 Torch.
Kangas to cover tables.
Mirrors, waste and laundry baskets.
Toilets and showers in the camp.

THE MESS TENT

Small Mess Tent.
African olive wood tables covered with African materials.
Chairs.
Lighting in the camp with hurricane lamps.

THE STAFF

Cook.
Camp attendants at least 2 crew....depending on the number of the clients in the group

THE VEHICLES

4WD. Land Cruiser or Land Rover with roof hatches for game viewing. (6 seats - 5 window seats)
HF+VHF Communication radios.
Mammals, Birds and Plants guide books.
Cool box for water and cold drinks.
Thermos with tea and coffee.
Sand bags for photography.
Auxiliary vehicles for transport of camp.

MEALS:

Delicious 3 course meals cooked in open air, are served in an spacious mess tent. Selection of salads carefully washed with boiled water (and served in vinegar dressing), soup, meat, fish and vegetables, pasta or rice, fresh fruits and cakes for dessert are part of our menus.

A selection of local beers is available as well as mineral water and soft drinks. It's suggested that clients bring their favorite hard alcoholic beverage or order from us before the start of the journey. All bottled beverages are billed at the end of the safari with the exception of wine during the evening meal.

Day 1 - ARRIVE IN ARUSHA

You will be received in Arusha and accommodated at the Mt. Village Lodge./ Willy's Guest Cottages or Moviaro Lodge.

Days 2,3 - TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, depart to our private tented camp situated within Tarangire eco- system.

Tarangire is the third biggest national park in Tanzania. Majestic baobab trees are an interesting feature of the park, dwarfing all but the elephants among the many animals that feed beneath the trees. During the dry season from June to November, animals concentrate along Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in Maasai land. The area supports a great diversity of wildlife, including giraffe, buffalo, lesser kudu, eland, oryx and zebra. Lion, leopard and cheetah are also present in the area. Up to 6.000 elephants inhabit Tarangire in the dry season. Tribe visits & walking on the private land next to the park.
Two nights full board accommodation at our private camp.

Day 4 - LAKE EYASI
After breakfast we'll drive across the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Mto wa Mbu. After climbing the escarpment we will reach Karatu where we'll take a rough road to Lake Eyasi, another soda lake in the Rift Valley. We will spend these days exploring on foot this dry and rugged landscape, which is still inhabited by a small group of Bushmen: The Hadzabi or Watindiga, who still live in bands, hunting with bows and arrows; gathering roots, tubers and wild fruits, as the Humankind lived 10,000 years ago. Another interesting tribe in this area are the Datoga (also called the Barabaig or Mang'ati). Initially, they were exercising a lot of rivalry over grazing land with the Masaai., but at the moment it is a thing of the past. An aspect of elegance is to be seen in the way they go about their daily chores and their traditional performances.
Overnight at our camp at Lake Eyasi.

Days 5,6,7 - WED - NGORONGORO & EMPAKAAI CRATERS

From Lake Eyasi we'll proceed to Ngorongoro. Accommodation at our private camp situated on the Crater rim. On the 6th day of our Safari we will descend to the Crater floor. Here animals are found throughout the year due to the permanent availability of grass and water. Ngorongoro is one of the most spectacular game haunts in Africa and has been designated a World Heritage site. Nearly 20 kms wide, it contains an impressive variety of wildlife including lions with black manes; the highly endangered black rhino; herds of gnu, zebra, elephants, hippo, and hyena.

The birdlife is also prolific, with flocks of flamingos on the soda lake, plus other species of water and plains birds. We may also see the Maasai herdsmen, grazing their cattle around the Crater rim or bringing their animals to drink at the lake in the crater.

During our stay here we'll also visit Olmoti Crater (weather & roads permissive), an impressive caldera lying at the northern end of the Crater highlands. Olmoti is specially suited to hiking. There are no roads to the floor, but there are many cattle trails, which can be followed. Olmoti crater is known for its spectacular scenery.

Days 8,9,10,11 - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Our journey to Serengeti includes a visit to Oldupai Gorge, the famous archaeological site where the Leakeys discovered the remains of Australopithecus, Homo habilis and Homo erectus. Serengeti is likely the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world. These seemingly unending plains contain, during the months of the migration big herds of herbivores, mainly wildebeest and zebra. In February-March they concentrate at the Ndutu and Salei plains, where the calving season takes place, attracting the attention of predators like lion, cheetah and hyena.

Another interesting feature in Serengeti are the "Kopjes", massive islands of granite standing in a sea of grass, which provide shelter to a great variety of plants and animals, from the elusive leopard to the tiny dik-dik.
We will spend four nights of full board accommodation at our private camp, set in wilderness areas, depending on the season and movement of the animals.

Day12 - SERENGETI- ARUSHA
Early morning departure from our Serengeti Camp. Picnic lunch en-route to Arusha. End of services….

Optional accommodation at Mt. Village in Arusha or at Willy's Guest Cottages
Transfer to the JRO airport or Nairobi.
We arrange safaris to the Selous, Zanzibar, Arusha National Park or climbs to Mt Meru or Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa.
Please note that certain times of the year depending on the projected Game viewing we will spend three nights in Tarangire and three in the Serengeti.

Safari Costs

PRICE per person: US $ 2,695
Single Supplement: US $ 375

TRANFERS

Kibo Transfers NAIROBI - ARUSHA..... $ 137.50 per pp Min.2 pax
KILI. AIRPORT - ARUSHA..one way . $ 52.50 per person minimum of 2 pax
NAMANGA - ARUSHA ..... $ 90 per person Min.2 pax
Arusha Airstrip to Mt. Village $ 20 per person Min.2 pax
Arusha to Willys ShuttleTransfer NAIROBI - ARUSHA. $ 40 per person One way

Optional
FLIGHT SERENGETI - ARUSHA (includes transfer to town) $ 175 pp
DINNER on the 12th Day ..... $25 pp
DAY ROOM ……US $ 70 PP

Included Services

Transport in 4WD Safari + guide
Exclusive services of camp crew whilst in camp.
All meals on safari including mineral water & soft drinks.
Acc. At KIBO MEDIUM CAMP, including bedcotts, linen, showers and toilets.
National Park entry fees.
Camping fees.
Game Ranger for walking.
One night at Mt. Village or Willy's Cottage BB
Flying Doctor Service

Departure Dates - 2000

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
Friday 1st - Arrival Arusha Acc. Mt. Village Tuesday 12th - Serengeti/ Arusha Friday 15ht - Arrival Arusha Acc. Mt. Village Tuesday 26th - Serengeti/ Arusha

Departure Dates - 2001

JANUARY
Friday 5th - Arrival Arusha Acc. Mt. Village Tuesday - 16th Serengeti/ Arusha Friday 19th - Arrival Arusha Acc. Mt. Village Tuesday 30th - Serengeti/ Arusha

FEBRUARY
Friday 2nd - Arrival Arusha Acc Mt,. Village Tuesday 13th - Serengeti/Arusha Friday 16th - Arrival Arusha Acc Mt. Village Tuesday 27th Feb- Serengeti/Arusha

MARCH
Friday 2nd - Arrival Arusha Acc Mt. Village Tuesday 13th - Serengeti/Arusha Friday 16th - Arrival Arusha Acc Mt. Village Tuesday 27th - Serengeti/Arusha

APRIL & MAY
On Request JUNE Friday 1st - Arrival Arusha Acc. Mt. Village Tuesday 12th - Serengeti/ Arusha Friday 15th - Arrival Arusha Acc. Mt. Village Tuesday 26th - Serengeti/ Arusha

JUNE/JULY
Friday 29TH June - Arrival Arusha Acc. Mt. Village Tuesday 10th - Serengeti/ Arusha Friday 13th - Arrival Arusha Acc. Mt. Village Tuesday 24th - Serengeti/ Arusha Friday 27th - Arrival Arusha Acc. Mt. Village Tuesday 7th Aug - Serengeti/ Arusha

AUGUST
Friday 10th - Arrival Arusha Acc. Mt. Village Tuesday 21st Serengeti/ Arusha Friday 24th - Arrival Arusha Acc Mt. Village Tuesday Sept 4th - Serengeti/ Arusha

SEPTEMBER
Friday 7th- Arrival Arusha Acc. Mt. Village Tuesday 18th - Serengeti/ Arusha Friday 21st- Arrival Arusha Acc. Mt. Village Tuesday 2nd Oct. - Serengeti/ Arusha

OCTOBER
Friday 5th- Arrival Arusha Acc. Mt. Village Tuesday 16th - Serengeti/ Arusha Friday 19th - Arrival Arusha Acc Mt. Village Tuesday 30th.- Serengeti/ Arusha NOVEMBER Friday 2nd - Arrival Arusha Acc Mt. Village Tuesday 13th - Serengeti/ Arusha Friday 16th - Arrival Arusha Acc Mt. Village Tuesday 27th - Serengeti/ Arusha

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
Friday 30th NOV - Arrival Arusha Acc. Mt. Village Tuesday 11th - Serengeti/ Arusha Friday 14ht - Arrival Arusha Acc. Mt. Village Tuesday 25th - Serengeti/ Arusha Friday 28th - Arrival Arusha Acc. Mt. Village Tuesday 8th JAN. 2002 - Serengeti/ Arusha

These Dates are worked on the basis of KLM Flights into and out of Kilimanjaro International Airport which are presently available on Tuesdays and Fridays and Saturdays.
These Arrivals are appropriate to those using KLM for both Fly-In and Fly-out. However, as the program starts and ends in Arusha, it is possible to use other entry points i.e. Nairobi.
The same program can also be done as an FIT....... for a Price of $3,153 per person. In such circumstances, one could choose to have flexibility on the dates.