TANZANIA SAFARI DURING THE GREAT MIGRATION

January and February 2010

Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Lake Manyara

Travel with us into the wilds of Tanzania, Africa’s premier safari destination. Here, as they have for tens of thousands of years, vast herds of elephant, wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and Cape buffalo roam the savannas, stalked by the magnificent carnivores that prey on them—lion, cheetah and leopard—in one of Earth’s greatest natural spectacles.

Rivaling the grandeur of Tanzania’s wildlife is the panoramic sweep of its scenery. In the north, the snow-crowned summit of Kilimanjaro, Africa’s loftiest peak, towers majestically above the plains. From Lake Manyara, view the stark beauty of the Great Rift Valley, a 3,500-mile-long cleft in our planet’s surface extending from Lebanon in the north to Mozambique in the south. The expansive grasslands of the Serengeti, broken by the occasional rocky outcropping, offer unrestricted vistas in every direction. And, in the Ngorongoro Crater, savannas, forests and wetlands are enclosed by the sheer 2,000-foot-high walls of the ancient caldera.

A typical day on this extraordinary safari begins with first light. Set out on a dawn game drive in the fresh morning air, when nocturnal animals end their foraging and the grazers of the plains begin theirs. Spend the midday hours in the comfort of your lodge, where you can listen to the distant calls of birds and survey the wilds of Africa. In the late afternoon, enjoy a second game drive and, as the day gives way to night, watch the radiant glow of an African sunset. Gather after dinner in the lounge or on the terrace of your lodge and share stories of the day’s sightings with your traveling companions. To enhance your experience, a qualified naturalist-guide accompanies you and shares insight into Tanzania’s wildlife and the environments it inhabits.
Come join us on this special wildlife safari to the game parks of Tanzania. An exceptional travel value––including all accommodations, game drives and most meals––it is certain to sell out quickly. Space is limited, so make your reservation before August 21, 2009, while Early Booking Savings are still available! We look forward to hearing from you soon.