Hosted Trip Ta n z a n i a U t m o s t S a fa r i & W i l d e b e e s t M i g r at i o n
Hosted by Elaine & Damien Wissolik February 11 - 19, 2018
Featuring Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and Rubondo Island
We Share Your Passion
Take Your Travel Experience Further: The Frontiers Hosted Group Difference Unparalleled Service and Knowledge Every Step of the Way
If you were to spin the globe and place a finger on nearly any continent, chances are Frontiers has created a customized and unforgettable experience for a client there. We can help you chase Atlantic salmon on the Kola Peninsula in Russia or confirm the exclusive penthouse suite in Paris. If saltwater flats fishing in the Seychelles or a month long excursion in New Zealand is more your style – we have you covered. Our destination specialists know the private trout streams in Chile, spring creeks in the American West and how to pick the best hotel across Asia. We share your passion for the ultimate travel experience. With hosted group departures, we take it a step further. We not only customize your journey, we are right there with you every step of the way. Hosted trip participants receive the same level of detail in their pretrip documents and final itineraries as all clients. Plus, they receive first-hand knowledge from years of our time spent in the field. We are there to answer questions about where to go for dinner, the best places to shop, and suggest the best time of day to capture the perfect photograph. You will explore the world with like-minded travelers and create memories that turn into stories for generations to come. Covering five of the seven continents, we have hosted clients on trout fishing trips in Montana, Argentina, Chile, Spain and New Zealand; saltwater fishing trips to Christmas Island, Bahamas, Belize and Mexico; followed Africa’s majestic animal populations on a photographic safari and participated in the occasional cast and blast in Alaska. If fly fishing and wingshooting are not high on your list, we also offer an array of exclusive leisure activities each year. Past trips included The Galapagos Islands, India, Myanmar (Burma), Chile, Egypt and the Asian Subcontinent. All of our trips are hosted by industry experts and Frontiers staff. Collectively, this group has gathered thousands of passport stamps and will ensure that you have one of the best travel experiences of your life.
About Your Hosts
Elaine was born and raised in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania where she lived and worked until moving to the United States and joining The Frontiers Team in 2003. Elaine has an intimate knowledge of Tanzania, its people and customs. She maintains strong ties to her birthplace and looks forward to passing on her passion for Tanzania to you while on Safari. Elaine will be joined by her husband, Damien, who was born in Nairobi, Kenya, and spent 9 years in Tanzania as a bush pilot for the Flying Medical Service and a local air charter operator where he and Elaine met. Damien is very proficient about the Tanzanian bush country, its animals and culture. Both Elaine and Damien speak Kiswahili and have traveled extensively around the country and its parks.
Itinerary
Sunday, February 11
ARRIVAL KILIMANJARO AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO ARUSHA Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and road transfer to Lake Duluti Serena Hotel. On arrival, you will receive welcome snacks. Accommodation: Lake Duluti Serena Hotel Meals: On Your Own
Monday, February 12
TRANSFER TO NGORONGORO CRATER After breakfast and a briefing of the safari, depart at 9 am and visit a school or orphanage enroute to Karatu. Enjoy a packed lunch, and later enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Have a first glance of a fantastic view of the Ngorongoro Crater at the crater rim view point site and proceed to your lodge situated on the edge of Ngorongoro Crater Rim. Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Tuesday, February 13
NGORONGORO CRATER TOUR The jewel in Ngorongoro’s crown is a deep, volcanic crater. The crater is the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world at about 20 kms across, 600 meters deep and 300 sq kms in area. Early in the morning at 7 am, have a glance of a fantastic view of the Ngorongoro Crater. At the crater rim view site, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Two thousand feet below the rim, the crater floor which is dotted with watering holes and shelters almost 30,000 animals in an area naturally enclosed by the walls of the volcano. This is the only park where the black rhino can be spotted. This area is also famous for buffalo, cheetah, lion, hyena, hippo, zebras, elephants, wildebeest, and many more of Africa’s most spectacular game animals. Later return to the lodge for a late lunch. Note: You are allowed in the crater for a maximum of 6 hrs. In the afternoon, spend your time at leisure and watch the sunset over the Ngorongoro Crater. Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wednesday, February 14
DRIVE TO NDUTU AREA After breakfast, depart at 8:30 am for a visit via Maasai Village (optional) and proceed to Ndutu Area for a game drive the rest of the day. Overnight at the Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Camp. Accommodation: Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Thursday, February 15
NDUTU AREA After breakfast, enjoy a game drive of the Ndutu Area where we hope to see the great wildebeest migration, return to the lodge for lunch and relax. An additional game drive will occur later in the afternoon. Return to Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Camp for dinner and overnight accommodations. Accommodation: Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Friday, February 16
NDUTU AREA After breakfast, depart for a game drive of the Ndutu Area hoping to see the great wildebeest migration. Return to the lodge for lunch and relax, a further game drive in the afternoon and later return to Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Camp for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Saturday, February 17
FLIGHT TO RUBONDO ISLAND After breakfast, we shall do a morning game drive and then transfer to the airstrip for a private charter flight to Rubondo Island. Accommodation: Rubondo Island Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Sunday, February 18
RUBONDO ISLAND After breakfast, spend the day doing various activities including game drives, boating safaris, swamp excursions, nature walks, chimpanzee experience, fishing and fishing permits, or dhow sailing and kayaking. Accommodation: Rubondo Island Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Monday, February 19
FLY TO ARUSHA, TRANSFER KILIMANJARO AIRPORT After breakfast, proceed to Rubondo airstrip for a private charter flight to Arusha Airport. You are met on arrival and road transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport with time to do any last minute shopping and a farewell dinner. Meals: Lunch on your own
About Rubondo Island Rubondo Island offers superb reward for the adventurous and active where days can be spent exploring the pristine forest and water around the island. On land, the island offers guided forest walks, a guided “Chimpanzee experience” through the chimp environment (no guarantee of viewing the chimps that are unhabituated at this stage - habituation in progress), excellent bird viewing or game drives through the dense forest. A platform in the trees offers a romantic and adventurous night in the bush, conveniently located within 15 minutes of main camp. Out on the water there are world-class fishing opportunities and superb boat based game viewing possibilities. There are two fishing boats available for half day hire “Sato”, a six person Tom Cat for $210, and “Sangara,” a smaller four person boat for $170. A sailing dhow offers early morning excursions to surrounding islands and beaches, as well as evening sundowner cruises. Kayaks are also available for exploring the coastline around the island.
Costs
$9,250 per person with shared accommodations. Rates subject to change based on government or national park fees. Single supplement is available upon request. Inclusions: * English speaking Driver / Guide (the same person), specialized in wildlife, and completed over 300+ safari trips, excellent performances, very friendly and knowledgeable * 4WD Safari vehicle PRIVATE VEHICLE * 3 meals a day breakfast, lunch or lunch boxes, dinner while on safari * Guaranteed window seat while on game drives * Access to open roof(s) to be able to stand in vehicle, while on game drives * Some meals may be taken at local restaurant on February 19, 2018. * Accommodation in lodge/tent and bungalow with self-contained bathroom * All National Park and Conservation Entry Fees * Maasai Villiage visit and an orphanage visit * Private charter flight Ndutu / Serengeti to Rubondo Island, Rubondo Island to Arusha Airport * Arrival and departure group airport transfers * Use of vehicle on February 19 afternoon and evening for dinner
* Rubondo Island Lodge includes: Full board accommodation, all drinks (except champagne, cellar wines, premium brand spirits), game drives, boating safaris, swamp excursions, nature walks, chimpanzee experience, fishing and fishing permits, dhow sailing and kayaks, transfers to/from Rubondo airstrip and laundry service. *Current government taxes. Exclusions: * Beverages at all lodges * Laundry Your Airline Connection * Telephone * Tourist Visa for Tanzania When traveling as far afield as Africa, * All activities or excursions not included in the program you don’t want to leave any of your * Airport departure taxes and Fuel Surcharge if any increases occur air travel details to chance – or the * Hot air balloon ride * Mineral bottled water Internet! Our team of air travel experts * Any Medical expenses are standing by to coordinate all flight * Evacuation emergency medical insurance: $50 per person arrangements from your home city to * Tipping to your safari crew the Kilimanjaro Airport and beyond. Safari Driver / Guide $10 per person per day Elaine Wissolik will provide additional Olduvai Guide: $10 per group details at the time of booking. Transfer driver: $2 per person Lodge waiter/porters $2 per person per day * Items of personal nature and all not mentioned in cost included * Any increase due to government changes * If you need to enter Serengeti from Ndutu on any one day, cost per person park fee is USD $60 - per day * Dinner on February 11 and lunch on February 19 *TANAPA Chimp permit (should they be introduced), exclusive fishing boat hire (details under activities above), flying doctors/medical evacuation insurance, flights & airport taxes, gratuities and items of personal nature.
Frontiers Contact Our team of highly specialized agents coordinate every last detail of your trip. For this hosted departure, please contact:
Elaine Wissolik
Senior Program Manager Toll-free: 1-800-245-1950 Phone: 724-935-1577 ewissolik@frontierstravel.com