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Agreement | | @2002 | | | Tourism
& Travel Option | |
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 "Endless
plains"
| This
is the best known wildlife Sanctuary in the world. "Serengeti" means
"Endless plains" in the Maasai Language.
| Animals
| It
has more than three million large mammals. About 35 species of plains animals
can be see here, including
Elephant,
Rhino
1,500 Lions
Leopard and
Buffalo.
Huge herds of wildebeest, gazelle, Zebra, Cheetah, wild dog,
Vultures, Hippo, Giraffe, Eland Impala, and other Antelope types, baboons, monkeys.
| Bird
life
| There
are 400 species of bird life, both migrant and resident, black and white Colobus
monkey.
| Size
| 335
km (about 208 miles) from Arusha, stretching north to Kenya and bordering Lake
Victoria to the west. | Location
| 335
km (about 208 miles) from Arusha, stretching north to Kenya and bordering Lake
Victoria to the west.
| Getting
there
| A
six hour drive, or one hour flight, from Arusha.
| What
to do
| Hot
air balloon safaris, Maasai rock paintings and musical rocks. Visit neighboring
Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano and Lake Natron's flamingos.
| Best
time
| To
follow the wildebeast migration, December-July. To see predators, June-October. | Accomodation
|
SERENGETI SERENA LODGE
Surrounded by lush acacia garden overlooking the
Endless rolling plains are 66 Elegant thatched huts in true Maasai Manyatta fashion.
All meal feature active cooking with daily specialties. Cool off in the magnificent
free- form pool above the teeming wilderness, have a bush meal or barbeque, or
take in the splendour from one of the Unique observation points.
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SERENGETI SOPA LODGE
Looking
out over the seeming Endless Serengeti plains, this hill side lodge is a Unique
oasis set in thousands of square Kilometers of National park. The Serengeti plains
are host to a dramatic annual migration of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest
and numerous other species of animals indigenous to the area. The Serengeti SOPA
lodge is an all- suite property. Each suite features a luxurious bathroom, a private
lounge wit mini - bar and a sliding "window wall" giving access to a
balcony which Enjoy Uninterrupted views of the Serengeti . Te lodge also offers
a swimming pool, satellite TV and Video. Guests at Serengeti sopa lodge are truly
cared for.
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KLEIN'S CAMP
Some ten thousand hectares of
private land has been exclusively set a side for this romantic camp in the north
Eastern Serengeti wilderness. Situated among the bush- clad KUKA hills, Klein's
Camp borders the Serengeti National Park South of the Masai Mara Reserve and provides
a haven for migrating wildbeest and Elephant as well as resident wildlife. ACCOMMODATION
comprises of Eight tastefully furnished Cottages built of local rock and thatch,
each with private bedroom, en-suite bathroom ad terrace resplendent in traditional
African design.
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KIRAWIRA CAMP
This luxurious 25 double tented Camp
sits atop a hill overlooking the Grumeti river, famous for its giant Crocodiles.
An intimate Camp that lets you feel at one with Nature, yet still has very imaginable
- from first class Cuisine to heated showers and even valets. One can Relax in
the dramatically set plunge pool. An airstrip near by is serviced by regular flights.
Grumeti meals are served in he scenic dining area overlooking the river beyond.
LOBO WILDLIFE LODGE
This is one of the finest building of its type. It
is Constructed entirely from wood and glass amid the Ronga and Ragged Contours
of an enormous rocky headland to the north of Serengeti, and blends perfectly
with its surroundings. From the Swimming pool, dug out of the rock, and the bar,
the lodge offers a breath-taking View over the plains and bushy Savanna Crossed
by herds of buffalo and Elephants. The lodge offers 75 self- contained guestrooms.
| ACTIVITY
ADVENTURE IN THE SERENGETI
|
SERENGETI BALLOON SAFARIS
Each day, at down
on the Serengeti plains, a fortunate few enjoy the ultimate safari experience.
As the sun rises over the Maasai KOPJES s does the hot air balloon with its enthralled
passengers. You float silently over the game and the stun Scenery then, on landing,
you celebrate with Champagne before sitting down to a traditional "out of
Africa" style breakfast in he bush. This is probably the most beautiful balloon
flight in the world. An experience not to be missed if traveling the Tanzania.
The Itinerary is designed to fit in with yours and this adventure can be booked
as part of any safari which includes the Serengeti. | Kusini
, with just a well- appointed en-suite tents lends a touch of old world Charm
to the Serengeti.
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SERONERA WILDLIFE LODGE
| The
lodge is ideally located at the heart of the Serengeti plains to track the migration
of wildebeests. On the edge of the Seronera River, the Seronera wildlife lodge
is built on a "KOPJES" (ROCK- PILE) and offers 75 self- contained guestrooms.
It also features a restaurant
| Note
| The
route and timing of the wildebeest migration is unpredictable. Allow at least
3 days to be assured of seeing them on your visit - longer if you want to see
the main predators as well.
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