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PATH
OF THE MASAI
Off The Beaten Path Mobile & Lodge Safari - Wildlife & Culture
MANYARA – BUSHMEN - NGORONGORO CRATER – SERENGETI - TARANGIRE |
| LOCATION: Tanzania |
| DAYS: 12 Days in Africa |
COMFORT LEVEL: Path of the Masai offers two different styles of camping
with basically the same itinerary. Both trips use private campsites,
excellent food, the same deluxe safari 4 x 4’s and professional guides. The main
difference is in the style of tent that is used and toilet facilities.
Mobile Medium Tented Camp – large wonderful tents with proper beds and en suite showers and toilets. Nothing is left behind in comfort. Private Campsites.
Adventure Camping – Born Free exclusive to Africa bush tents – roomy tents, light equipment. Best for experienced campers.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Private camp sites * Two-levels of camping standards available * Camping mixed with comfortable lodge stays * In-Depth Cultural Experience * Walking Safaris * Guaranteed Departures & Limited Group Size * Transfers to & from airport * All Meals are Included on Safari * Deluxe 4x4 Safari Cruisers with Guaranteed Window Seats * All Park Entrance Fees and Flying Doctors' Emergency Evacuation Membership
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REVIEW:
Exciting adventure off the beaten track, unique experiences with local people, great game viewing locations. The medium camp is very comfortable and good for those who want to camp but desire a bit more comfort.
When the sun rose, we walked in the footsteps of ancient warriors,
tracking the wild by the scent on the wind and the prints through the grass. The excitement of experiencing nature by being part of it could not be contained by our group. We gave away our position to a nearby gazelle, who bounced forth suddenly and disappeared into the bush. At night, under canvas tents we listened to the African lullaby echoing through the savannah. When the sun rose, we walked in the Path of the Masai once more. |
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Detailed Itinerary
Safari Tariff: Adventure Camping or Comfortable Camping
Contact Born Free
Air Travel: Born Free will be pleased to assist in securing the best air schedule and fares possible. If you are planning to use mileage rewards, upgrades or purchase online tickets Born Free will also be happy to coordinate your plans.
TANZANIA
Day 1 - ARUSHA, TANZANIA
Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to your lodge where you will have a short safari briefing.
Kigongoni Lodge
Day 2-3 - TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Up early this morning and head out into the beautiful Tanzania countryside. Drive time is approximately 2 hours to Tarangire National Park, the quintessence of Old Africa. The intriguing atmosphere seems prehistoric with ancient baobab trees, scrub bush and strangely horned antelopes and tall giraffe. There is not only excellent wildlife, but also over 300 bird species! The camp staff will set up the camp and prepared a wonderful hot dinner. Tonight sit around the campfire and hear stories about your upcoming adventure.
Our camp is highly personalized and set in a classic style. The large tents have comfortable beds, plus private toilet and shower facilities. Enjoy game drives and a walking safari.
Born Free Private Mobile Tented Camp
Day
4-5 - LAKE EYASI CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Head deep into the bush and the home of the Tanzania bushmen. Travel off-road for several hours to get to local villages. We may encounter the Barbaigs or the Hadzas - two very small "forgotten" bushmen traced back over 800 years.
Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp is situated on the shores of Lake Eyasi Across this seasonal soda lake. The Alipi escarpment wall rises 2,000 feet up into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area providing a stunning backdrop. There will be time to explore the trails around the camp, mountain bike or if water levels allow - canoe along the shore. While it is possible to see wildlife, this area is truly special for its' interactions with the local tribes. The waDatoga are a pastoral group like the Masai, and it is always interesting to visit their boma/village. If possible we always try to arrange time with the hunter-gatherers that speak the language of the first human inhabitants of the continent.
Kisima Ngeda Permanent Tented Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - NGORONGORO HIGHLANDS
Depart the Lake Eyasi area heading toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Stop at a small Masai village arriving at the lodge in time for sunset.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - NGORONGORO CRATER
Descend down on to the floor of the Crater for a full day game viewing. The Ngorongoro Crater is about 12 miles across making it the largest, undamaged collapsed volcano in the world. The crater rim is at an altitude of 7,500 ft. ensuring cool evenings. It is estimated that more than 30,000 animals can be found within the crater walls at any one time. You can anticipate seeing elephant, zebra, Cape buffalo, lion, flamingos and if you are lucky the rare rhino.
After game viewing head off to the Serengeti Plains arriving at our lodge in the late afternoon.
Ndutu Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8-10 - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast – head out to explore the vast Serengeti Plains, the world's greatest wildlife habitat. The base for explorations will be a Born Free mobile tented camp. Wake up to fresh bread and hot coffee. Stay out for a full day game viewing in search of the ‘Big Five’. Return to camp for a delicious dinner and the highlight of each evening - sitting around the roaring campfire hearing stories of Africa.
Born Free Private Mobile Tented Camp
Day 11 - SERENGETI / LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK / GREAT RIFT VALLEY
This morning enjoy one last early morning game drive in the Serengeti before heading back across the Ngorongoro Highlands to the top of the Great Rift Valley Wall. Along the way stop at a charming locally owned plantation lodge for a home grown lunch. Arrive at your lodging which overlooks the vast African savannah in time to freshen up and enjoy a dazzling African sunset.
Kirurumu Permanent Tented Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12 - LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK and YOUR JOURNEY ONWARDS
After breakfast enter Lake Manyara Park with your private driver/guide for a couple of hours of game viewing.
Despite its size, Lake Manyara has a variety of habitats with the consequence of a spectacular diversity of animals and birds. Wildlife includes blue and vervet monkeys in the forest treetops and guinea fowl on the forest floor. Baboons are found within all habitats. Acacia woodland - lion, impala and elephants. Open grasslands - buffalo, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, bushbuck, waterbuck and a few rhino. Over 380 species of birds have been identified within the park. There is also a great hippo pool in the reserve and you may even see the tree-climbing lions.
After a satisfying morning of game viewing head to Arusha where a dayroom awaits. Bid a fond goodbye to Africa and transfer to the airport for your international flight home.
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