Ostrich Holidays &
Travel Limited
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In East Africa
Tanzania, Kenya & Uganda
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We strive to satisfy your requirements
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Africa’s Safari Dream:
Why Choose Ostrich Unique Holiday?
Ostrich Holidays & Travel is renowned for the excellence of its tailor-made safari arrangements for
those who wish to travel in style independently to
East Africa and indeed to Tanzania.
In the past years some of our Clients have
written to us expressing that it is worth traveling
in a small congenial groups rather than traveling
alone in order to experience the best and to enjoy
group atmosphere.
They have shown different Opinions, Reasons,
ideas and options.
a) The companionship offered by a group of
minded client’s/ guests with common interest.
a) The companionship offered by a group of minded client’s/ guests with common interest.
b) The desire to be escorted in their safari with a professional tour driver guide, whose local knowledge of flora and fauna will enhance their feeling and enjoyment.
c) Freedom from the worry of luggage and porters.
d) Security in the event of illness and unforeseen difficulties along their holiday other than those of
force majeure.
e) And most important the feeling to be looked after throughout there safari, so that this becomes
not just a stimulating adventure but also a holiday on which their enjoyment is paramount.
Other Options: - Due to the immense choice of destinations it is practically impossible
to feature in this manual every combination of the type of holiday that is required by most
of you. Flexibility is our philosophy enabling you to have your stay in what you want for your holiday.
This is why we offer completely tailor - made holiday to suite your taste, schedule and
budget. Ostrich Holidays & Travel will allow you to design an itinerary of your own, best suited
to your specific requirements. If you do have special interest or unusual request please do not hesitate to let us know and we’ will do our best to accommodate you.
Personal Service:
Our team of Consultants are all Natives of the Region and have traveled extensively within
the Region (East Africa) Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania so recommendation are given on personal
experience.
The Accommodation:
Three to Five star Hotels and lodges, Tented Camps are all part of our safari experience in early
European adventures through virgin African bush, David Livingstone Henry Stanley and before
them, the Chinese and Persian traders.
With a population of over 45 million Inhabitants and rich cultural heritage of more that 120 tribe
and an abundance of wildlife living in their natural habitats, Tanzania today is reputed as one of the
last frontier.
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uaranteed Departure:
Ostrich Holidays & Travel Ltd guarantees the departure of all Itineraries listed in this
Manual or in our Website regardless of group size once we have confirmed your departure date
and have received your full payment. Transport and Tours.
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We do our best to ensure that while on safari you
will travel in the most efficient and comfortable
vehicle throughout your holiday. We never attempt to squeeze our client’s into inadequate vehicle.
When in safari in East Africa with Ostrich Holidays
you will enjoy special benefits all designed to enhance the comfort and enjoyment of your holiday. Our vehicles are designed to give our client’s
a guaranteed window seat, and access to roof
hatches providing unobstructed views of wildlife
and scenery.
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onservation Commitment:
Ostrich Holidays & Travel has commitment to preserve the environment for the future generation. Careful planning of each and every safari is essential with the delicate balance of enjoyment
and conservation carefully maintained. We have pledged our commitment to continue to ensure
that the many wonders of our very special World remain for other
generation to come.
OHTL - THE TRAVEL ADDRESS IN TANZANIA:
With a track record of more than 15 years, Ostrich Holidays & Travel, stands out as one of the
most experienced and reliable Tour operator and Travel Agent in Tanzania. Over those years, Ostrich Holidays has been able to build a dependable organization with an elaborate ground transport
network and Multilingual speaking driver guides.
To ensure personal attention to our guests our Office in Arusha the safari Capital and starting point
for wildlife tours to the word’s richest animal kingdoms of Serengeti,
Norongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire.
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isits to the wilder game sanctuaries of the Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha In the Southern
Tanzania Mikumi and Udzungwa, Gombe and Mahale National Parks can be organized. Besides wildlife tours, Ostrich Holidays, Co-ordinates Beach Holiday relaxation along the Indian
Ocean with excursion to the Islands of Zanzibar and Mafia for the big game fishing.
We also organize wildlife Safaris in Kenya and Gorilla trekking in Uganda. The invigorating Kilimanjaro and Meru climbing expeditions can be organized from our office in Arusha. As a guideline to
the wide range of Tours Ostrich Holidays can offer, we have included in this Agents Manual a
few selected sample itineraries to give an indication of facilities and varieties.
The itineraries have carefully been planned to take
maximum advantages of viewing and photographic opportunities of an incredible array of wildlife, landscapes
and rich African culture.
The Great names of Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Selous, Zanzibar evokes images of the early
European adventures through virgin African bush,
David Livingstone Henry Stanley and before them, the
Chinese and Persian traders.
With a population of over 45 million inhabitants and
rich cultural heritage of more that 120 tribe and an
abundance of wildlife living in their natural habitats, Tanzania today is reputed as one of the last
frontier of the enchanting Africa of the past Century.
Comfortable modern amenities however make
present the exploration delightful. Tanzania is situated just south of the equator bordering the Indian Ocean
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for a stretch of 800 km of unspoiled beach. With an area of 945,087 sq. km. (which embraces the Islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia) it is the largest Country in East Africa Region. The main physical
features vary form coastal plains (o m above sea level) to the Rift Valleys, Miombo woodland, Southern
highlands and mountains (5,895m above sea level) Temperatures vary from 15 degrees along the coast.
Cool between May and October. Rains occur between November and May.
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ilimanjaro is the first land mark to greet
visitors traveling by air to Tanzania. As
the plane crosses the Equator, the flat,
white top of the mountain is seen shimmering in
the atmosphere. It’s majestic bulk evokes the
words of Ernest Hemmingway in his book.
“ the Snows of Kilimanjaro” “As far as you
can see, as wide as the whole World, high
and unbelievably white in the sun, lies the
flat peak of Kilimanjaro” So wrote Ernest
Hemingway The snows of Kilimanjaro.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the crown of Tanzania. Rising abruptly from the open plains, Capped by
snow and frequently fringed by clouds, it is
one of Africa’s classic images. At 5,895 m,
it is the highest mountain in African Continent and the highest summit in the world that
can be reached by walking, without hand over-hand climbing. It’s also the highest freestanding mountain in the world. The mountain can be climbed any time of the year
although it is often wet in the rain forest during the rainy season in April and May. The
best period is from August to November.
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AMPLE KILIMANJARO TREKKING EXPEDITON ITINERARY:
OHTL - 01 - 4 NIGHTS/ 5 DAYS - MARANGU ROUTE TREK:
Day – 0 – Arrive - Arusha:
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where we are met on arrival and transferred to Kibo
Palace Hotel. The Hotel is situated 300m. from the center of Africa half way from Cairo and Cape
Town for overnight.
Day – 1 – Arusha - Marangu Gate (1800m.) - Mandara Hut (2727m.) 4km-4 to 5hrs.
Your day starts early with a briefing, followed by breakfast and a 50-minute drive from Moshi to
Marangugate. Your entire walk today will be through a beautiful rain forest up to Mandara Hut. The
path is well maintained and even passes a few water falls. Dinner and overnight.
Day – 2 – Mandara Hut (2727m.) - Horombo Hut (3720m.) -7km - 5 to 7hrs.
After breakfast we start our trek through giant heather as you make your way up to the moorland.
Some portions of the trail are steep but you have a great view of Mawenzi peak. The Horombo huts
sleep about 120 people. This is where you will meet people coming down from their summit attempts.
Day – 3 – Horombo Hut (3720m.) - Kibo Hut (4703m) - 6km - 5 to 7hrs
Your hike today takes a gradual ascent past the Last Water point and up to the Saddle between the
peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. The trail is gradual and smooth. These huts sleep about 60 people.
Dinner and a short rest until midnight when you start the summit attempt.
Day – 4 – Kibo Hut (4703m.) - Uhuru Peak (5895m.) - 2.5km - 7 to 8hrs.
This is the longest day. You begin your ascent at around 12:00 am. The path up to Gilman’s Point
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zigzags back and forth along a gravel path. After Gilman’s Point you follow the crater rim over to
Uhuru Peak. The train can have snow and ice and there are a few parts that require care as you
pass a rocky outcropping.
Uhuru Peak (5895m.) -Horombo Hut (3720m.) - 9km - 5 to 7hrs.
After a few victorious photos, it’s time to head back down to Kibo Hut for a short rest before making your way down to Horombo Hut.
Day – 5 – Horombo Hut (3720m.) - Marangu Gate (1800m.) - 11km - 5 to 7hrs.
Enjoy your last views of the mountain as you descend through the moorland and rain forest zones
on your way to Marangu Gate. The path will be muddy, especially if it rained recently. At the gate,
you will receive your completion Certificate if you made it to Gillman’s Point or Uhuru Peak. We
drive back to our Hotel in Arusha for a hot shower and a dip in the swimming pool!.
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nown as the "Whiskey" route”, the Machame route is now the most popular route on the
mountain. Compared with Marangu, the days on Machame are longer and the walks are
steeper.
The Machame route is considered a difficult route, and is better suited for more adventurous folks
and those with some hiking or backpacking experience.
The route begins from the south, then heads east, traversing underneath Kilimanjaro's southern ice
field before summiting. The minimum number of days required for this route is six days, although
seven days is recommended. The Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied. However, due
to the heavy crowds, it loses some of its splendor.
Acclimatization:
Acclimatization is extremely important, both to let you enjoy your ascent but more importantly to
avoid any serious complications.
TOUR TITLE - OHTL - 02 - MACHAME ROUTE. - TOUR LENGTH - 6 NIGHTS - 7 DAYS.
Day – 0 – Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where we are met on arrival and transferred to Arusha
Hotel formerly new Arusha Hotel. The Hotel is situated at the center of Africa half way from Cairo
and Cape Town for overnight (Bed and breakfast.)
Day – 1 – Arusha – Machame Village (1500m) – Machame Hut (3000m.) 18 km’s.
After breakfast, the day starts at dawn with a 01h45 minutes drive from Arusha to Machame village (1500m) where
you’ll be introduced to your porters and guides. While they
sorts out food and gear to be carried up the mountain, you
will receive a lunch pack from the guide and can buy your
own spring water in the village. Weather permitting; it is
possible to drive all the way up to the Machame gate
(1800m), however, if conditions are unsuitable for 4WD access to the parks gate the walk from the village to the
Machame gate takes about an hour.
Much in the same way as the other routes, when arriving at
the gate you must report to the Parks Office to fill in your particulars in the register. After all formalities have been taken care of, you head into the forest and begin the (07h00) seven-hour ascent to the first camp on the mountain. There is a strong possibility of rain in the forest and this
can transform the footpath into a very we, muddy and slippery, so special caution must be taken
when ascending the unusually slippery section. A bit of a breath comes halfway though the forest
when you stop for lunch and a short rest.
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You’ll finally reach Machame Hut (3000m) quite late in the afternoon and there is the possibility of
mist or low clouds over the camp. But before you know it, porters have erected tents and preparing
your dinner, which will be served in the mess tent. Hot water for washing is provided in a basin,
but bear in mind that the tents are incredibly small so this makes washing and storing your gear
almost impossible, let alone sleeping.
Day – 2 – Machame Hut (3000m) – Shira Hut (3840m.) 9 km’s.
Early breakfast and weather permitting, you could take in your fist view of the Western Breach of
the mountain. The walk from Machame Hut to Shira Hut takes (06hr00) six hours and the footpath
heads up a ridge into the moor land.
Although the path is in generally good condition, it requires the occasional scramble before reaching the lunch stop at about (3600m.) After this short lunch break you continue up the rocky ridge
to the next camp. You’ll be able to see the Shira Needle, Shira Cathedral and East Shira Hill and in
an easterly direction the views of Western Breach with its respective glaciers. The porters will erect
tents, collect water prepare dinner, boil drinking and washing water before serving dinner in the
mess tent. Temperature at this camp is below freezing point and possible frost in the morning.
Day – 3 – Shira Hut (3Tower840m) – Barranco Hut (3950m.) 15km’s.
After breakfast you continue your trek eastwards into a
semi desert and rocky environment where you reach an
altitude of (4600m) at Lava Tower after a (05h00) fivehour walk. As you ascend from the Shira Hut there are
good views of the Shira Plateau to the west, Oehler
Ridge to the northeast and the Western Breach to the
east.
Lunch is served in a designated area before ascending a
rock and scree path to Lava Tower. Later descend slowly
a steep rocky path that joins the route to Barranco Hut.
The trek from Lava to Barranco Hut takes about (02h00)
two hours and offers great photo opportunities of the
beautiful landscape. Barranco is located in a valley below
the Breach Wall and Great Barranco Wall, this is the perfect place to collect good drinking water
that is found running off streams supplied by the melting snow and ice. While you wait for the
spectacular sunset on the Breach Wall, the porters erect tents and provide drinking and washing
water before preparing your dinner.
Day – 4 – Barranco Hut (3950m.)– Barafu Hut (4600m.)About 13 km's - Hiking: 7 hrs.
On this route you learn from the lizard when the mountain face becomes almost unrealistically
steep. This creature has a very careful climbing technique. Do likewise. Always use opposing legs to
force your body upwards – push left, pull right – this creates an axis that can be drawn diagonally
through the body, allowing you to freely move your right foot and left hand upwards against the
wall.
The morning starts with a scramble up the vertical Barranco Wall to an altitude of about (4200m.)
The path crosses through the south-western slopes to reach the Karranga Valley after (03h00)
three hours, where lunch is served. The last water stop on the route is Karranga valley, as there is
no water at all at Barafu Hut, you should take care to have stocked earlier along the way. After
lunch continue in a south-easterly direction to the junction before turning north to reach Barafu Hut
for about four hours.
Barafu Hut is situated on an exposed and dangerous ridge. It is necessary to familiarize yourself
with the terrain before dark to avoid any tragedies. Special care should be taken to move around in
this area with extreme caution as many fatal accidents have been recorded at the camp over the
years. As every other day the porters erect the tents and prepare dinner, while this is happening
you can arrange your gear for the summit bid towards midnight. Ensure that you replace your
headlamp and camera batteries.
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Day – 5 – Barafu Hut (4600m) – Uhuru Peak
(5895m.) Hiking time: 08h00 to Uhuru Peak - 7/8
hours to descend to Mweka - Distance: About 7 km's ascent
- 23 km's decent. At around midnight you will head in a
north-westerly direction up the South East valley towards
Stella Point on the Crater rim.
The night is very cold with the footpath rocky and steep in
places. The (06h00) six-hour long walk to Stella Point is a
mental and physical challenge with a steep face just below
Stella posing the ultimate challenge. Depending on the
weather conditions, you could encounter snow and ice from below Stella Point all the way to Uhuru
Peak; this stretch takes about an hour and offers great views of Rebmann, Decken, Kersten and
Heim Glaciers.
From Uhuru Peak you can also see Furtwangle glacier to the north and the Eastern Ice Fields to the
northeast; above all you are rewarded with just the most beautiful African sunrise. The time you
spend on the summit is determined by weather and wind conditions, these could cause temperatures to plummet well below minus –30 degrees Celsius. The walk back to Barafu Hut from the
summit takes over three hours and there you are able to have lunch and a short rest, collect the
rest of your gear before heading down to Mweka (3100m) the final camp.
There’s an element of intense concentration involved in climbing, where one is forced to shut out all
external stimuli and proceed at an altered state of consciousness where all that exists is the relationship between self and the environment. The reciprocal relationship also best expresses the initial appetite for planned climbing. The degree of danger associated with mountain climbing also
causes the body to vibrate with enormous enthusiasm.
There are also personal ethics involved in climbing. Each individual sets his own standards and
doesn’t pass judgment on what makes for a fulfilling jaunt. Without deliberately spelling out specific
rules for mountaineering, the knowledge of experienced climbers is an inspiration for danger- hungry adventurers. The power of mountains is phenomenal. You loose consciousness of your own detached reality and melt into the earth to become part of the universe; such experiences really enrich your life.
Day – 6 – Barafu Hut (4600m) – Mweka Hut (3100m.) - About 15 km's - Hiking time: 3
hours
The route to Mweka Hut is straightforward and takes about
four hours. You will head down the rocky, scree path into
the moorland and eventually into the forest – depending on
past and current weather conditions the footpath in the forest can be muddy and slippery.
The camp is on the upper border of the forest where rain,
mist or low clouds can be expected. Tents are erected and
soon afterwards a good dinner is served. Drinking and
washing water is also prepared on demand and spring water, soft drinks and beer are also available from the ranger at the camp. You will stay for overnight
at Mweka Hut before departing for the Mweka Park gate the next morning. (Note that now the
guides and porters expect to receive their tips at the camp before descending to the parks gate.)
Day – 7 – Mweka Hut (3100m) – Mweka Village (1450m.)
Early morning hearty breakfast before the three-hour long descent to the parks gate, there are
strong chances of the path through the forest being wet, muddy and slippery. After constantly slipping and sliding you eventually arrive at the Parks gate where your particulars are entered in the
parks register.
The guides are issued with green certificates for climbers who reached Stella Point and gold certificates for those who managed to reach Uhuru Peak. After all formalities are over, continue you’re
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decent to the Mweka village where transport awaits to transfer you to the Hotel in Arusha where
certificates are presented during dinner. The drive takes about 01h45 minutes.
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ARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK:
Tarangire National Park covering and area
of 2,600 sq. Km. Lies to the south of the
large, open grass plains of the Maasai
land. Herds of up to 300 elephants scratch the
dry River bed for underground streams, while
migratory wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, impala,
gazelle, hartebeest and eland crowd the shrinking lagoons.
It’s the greatest concentration of wildlife outside
the Serengeti ecosystem a smorgasbord for
predators. The Park is at its best during the dry
season (July to October) when the animals
leave the harsh, to congregate along the River.
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AKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK:
Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley
escarpment, lake Manyara National Park is
one of the most beautiful places in Africa As you
enter the gate, the park is dramatically marked
of by lush green vegetation consisting of tall
trees of the ground water forest.
Over 350 species of birds including the lovely
Flamingo (lesser and greater) pelican, sacred
ibis, grebe and stork can be viewed.
(The Bird watcher’s paradise) The most
famous spectacle in the park are the tree climbing lions which spend most of the day spread out
along branches of Acacia trees 6 to 7 meters
above the ground.
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GORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA:
Ngorongoro Conservation Area boasts the finest blend of landscapes, wildlife, people and
archaeological sites in Africa. Often called an “African Eden” and the “7th Natural Wonder
of Africa” it is also a pioneering experience in multiple land use.
For Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the idea of multiple land use means to allow humans and wildlife to coexist in a natural setting. Ngorongoro Crater, the largest unfolded and unbroken Caldera
or collapsed volcano, 250 square kilometers and 23 kilometers in diameter.
The Crater walls has anaverage depth of 610 m. Today there are some 42,000 Maasai pastoralists
living in Ngorongoro with their over 100,000 cattle, donkeys, goats, and sheep's. The Maasai is
probably the only tribe in East and Central Africa which has welcomed modern practice, while faithfully keeping to old ideas.
(The ancient myth) …
“First of all God created the Maasai after which he created cattle to keep him
alive, thereby making all cattle of the world his by Divine right is still the mainstay of the Maasai’s lifestyle.”
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AMPLE SAFARI EXPEDITON ITINERARY:
OHTL - 14 - 7 NIGHTS/ 8 DAYS - CHEETAH TRAIL.
Day – 0 – Arrive - Arusha:
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where we are met on arrival and transferred to Kibo Palace Hotel. The Hotel is situated 300m. from the center of Africa half way from Cairo and Cape Town
for overnight.
DAY – 2 – Arusha – Lake Manyara.
Breakfast, 08.00 am leave your Hotel and board your safari vehicle to Lake Manyara for game viewing, break for lunch at Lake Manyara Hotel or similar. Afternoon descend 600 m. the Great Rift Valley escarpment into Lake Manayara National Park for game viewing. Evening ascend into your Hotel
for dinner and overnight.
DAY– 3 & 4 - Lake Manyara – Serengeti.
After breakfast, drive to the Serengeti National
Park, passing through farmland and the
Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a stop at
Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of mankind, visit to the
small museum to view the archaeological fossil
fragments believed to be the old ancestors of
current day man and proceed to Serengeti the
best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world and
home to the highest density of game in Africa as
well as being unequalled for its natural beauty
and scientific value.
Three magical Days with game-drives exploring
the wide-open spaces of the Serengeti, visiting
different habitats. Dinner overnight at Seronera
Wildlife Lodge or Serengeti Serena Lodge.
DAY – 5 - Seronera – Ngorongoro Crater.
Early breakfast drive to Seronera Balloon launch site. The flight will take approximately one
hour. Champagne full English breakfast will be served in the bush. Drive back to seronera balloon
office for flight Certificates and onwards to yourlodge. Depart for Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or
similar for lunch via the Olduvai Gorge famous for the early human discoveries. Afternoon descend
into the Crater floor for game viewing. Dinner overnight.
DAY – 6 - Ngorongoro Crater.
After breakfast in 4WD descend into the Crater floor for a half day Crater tour admiring the abundant game, seeing perhaps the elusive endangered Black Rhino. Ascend to your Lodge for lunch. Afternoon free at the lounge. Evening visit the Maasai Bomas to interact with their culture. Dinner and
overnight.
DAY – 7 - Ngorongoro – Tarangire National Park.
Breakfast; with picnic lunch boxes leave for full day game viewing at Tarangire National Park famous
for its dense elephant population and other plain game stopping on the way at Mto wa Mbu for fresh
fruits. Evening at leisure at the swimming pool Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge.
DAY – 8 - Tarangire – Arusha – Home Bound Flight.
After breakfast leave your Hotel for Arusha with game drive along the Tarangire River. Stop over at
Oldoinyo Orok or Heritage center for purchases of carvings and precious stones arriving in Arusha in
time for Lunch at Impala Hotel or similar. Afternoon and evening at leisure at the swimming pool.
Late evening transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your home bound flight.
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ERENGETI NATIONAL PARK:
It was 1913 and great stretches of Africa were still unknown to the white man when Stewart
Edward White, an American hunter, set out from Nairobi. Pushing south, he recorded: “We walked
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Two more miles and found our selves In paradise. Over 90,000 tourists visits Serengeti
National Parks each year. Tanzania’s first and
most famous park, the Serengeti, is renowned
for its wealth of leopards and lions.
Two world heritage Sites and two Biosphere
Reserves have been established within the
30,000 km2 region. It’s unique ecosystem has
inspired writers from Ernest Hemingway to filmmakers like Hugo von Lawick and Alan Root
as well as numerous photographers and scientists - many of which have put their works at our disposal to see, enjoy and appreciate. The Serengeti ecosystem is one of the oldest area on earth.
The essential features of climate, vegetation and fauna have barely changed in the past million
years. Early man himself made an appearance in Olduvai Gorge about two million years
ago. Some patterns of life, death, adaptation and migration are as old as the hills themselves.
TRAVEL IN SYLE - FLY IN SAFARI:
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ou wish to visit some of east Africa's finest National Parks and game reserves, private camps,
beauty spots.
You do not have all the time in the world, neither is
your pocket limitless, but you do wish to travel in
style and comfort, as well as enjoy the luxuries of life
whilst you seek a pride of lion, herds of elephants
cheetah hunting, buffalo fighting until the vanquished
retreats, or that rare species of black rhino in
Ngorongoro so elusive.
In - fact, those magical moments, which are such an
integral part of your safari experience. How do you
avoids many hours of bumping over rough roads, and enable you to spend most of your time at
your destination rather than in between. From the air craft, typically at heights of between 2000
and 4000 feet above ground, your view is spectacular with large hills and mountains visible over
100 miles away. Such is the airstrip –to - airstrip philosophy that unnecessary night stops between
locations are avoided completely. Each place you stay at has specific function for you to enjoy and
appreciate.
Where can you go?
To any decent Lodge or luxury Camp with an airstrip nearby and a vehicle on hand with a professional Tour guide to take you around. Ngorongoro is a (Serious 2:00 hours drive away) but is 0:45
hours by air with a glorious hot spring pool to luxuriate in. For the more paleontological amongst
you, a visit to Serengeti the worlds Wildlife sanctuary is inevitable.
How Long is the Safari?
As long as you wish from a day to a week or more. Your itinerary will be designed to suit your level
of experience or desire. Kindly refer to our website for more sample itineraries.
Note: Seating capacity is based on approximately 10 to 15 kg of luggage per person. Luggage
compartments in small aircrafts have limited capacity and passengers are advised to bring small
and soft bags. City Hotels normally provides storage facilities on request free of charge.
Who will look after you?
Our experienced crew will be your guide/ host and mentor from arrival at the airstrip throughout
the safari.
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How much does it cost?
Our costs include almost everything except tipping and serious bar.
What kind of aero planes do you fly in?
You will fly in following aircrafts depending on your group size and weather conditions.
Type of aircraft
Engine
Seat Capacity
Speed
Cessna - C - 206
Single prop
5 Persons
140 mph
Cessna - C - 402
Twin prop
7 Persons
200 mph
Cessna - C - 208 Caravan Single prop
11 Persons
180 mph
Cessna - C - 404
10 Persons
200 mph
Twin prop
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ur Safari Itineraries are designed allowing our clients staying exclusively in selected seclude
luxury Tented Camps, Hotels and Lodges throughout their stay, with close proximity to wildlife
and privacy in the bush untamed or unaffected by developments or modernization.
AMPLE FLY IN AND LAND SAFARI ITINERARIES:
OHT - 07 - 4 Nights/5 Days- Fly In Safari - LEISURE TRAIL:
Day – 0 – Arrive - Arusha:
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where we are met on arrival and transferred to Kibo
Palace Hotel. The Hotel is situated 300m. from the center of Africa half way from Cairo and Cape
Town for overnight.
DAY – 1 - Arusha -Lake Manyara.
After breakfast, leave for Arusha Airport for your flight to lake Manyara. On arrival meet and transfer to lake Manyara Serena or similar check in your Hotel and depart for full day game viewing with
picnic lunch. Lake Manyara a birdwatcher’s paradise.
Marvel at the variety of species, spoonbill, pelican kingfisher, hornbill and cormorant. In the tall
trees, forest monkeys leap from branch to branch on the slope of the Great Rift escarpment,
elephants stand in the shade of the baobab; and in the acacia woodland, lion’s lie draped along the
branches of the umbrella trees .Dinner overnight.
DAY – 2 - Lake Manyara - Serengegi.
After breakfast depart to lake Manyara Airstrip for your flight to Serengeti National Park. On arrival
meet and transfer to Seronera wildlife lodge or Serengeti Serena Lodge with game viewing en-rout.
Short break at the lounge with snacks while waiting for your lunch. Afternoon leave for game viewing to explore the Serengeti plains searching for the predator, Lion, Cheetah and possibly the secret Leopard. Late evening return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY - 3 - Serengeti - Ngorongoro.
After early breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro crater with game drive en - route, where you descend
2000 ft for fascinating game drive on the crater floor. In a landscape reminiscent of the volcanic
upheavals of the Rift valley, the world’s largest unbroken un flooded volcanic caldera (collapsed
cone of a volcano) covers 300 sq. Km. Same 20,000 great mammals are permanently in residence
there are permanent water springs here there is no need to migrate. Picnic lunch will be served .
Enjoy game viewing at the crater until late in the afternoon when you ascend to Ngorongoro
Serena Lodge or similar for dinner and overnight.
DAY – 4 Ngorongoro - Serengeti.
After breakfast, leave Ngorongoro and proceed to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge. Olduvai gorge, revered by anthropologists worldwide since 1959 when Mary Leakey discovered an early human skull
revered by anthropologists worldwide since 1959when Mary Leakey discovered an early human
skull reputed to be 1.7 million years old. Continue to Serengeti visiting Ndutu Soda Lake. On the
seemingly endless and almost treeless plains with game viewing en-route. Picnic lunch is served on
the way. Afternoon proceed leisurely to Seronera with game viewing en-route for dinner and
overnight.
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Day - 5 – Serengeti – Arusha.
Early breakfast drive to Seronera Balloon launch site. The flight will take approximately one hour.
Champagne full English Breakfast will be served in the Bush. Drive back to Seronera Balloon Officefor flight Certificates and onwards to your lodge to collect your luggage. Depart to Seronera airstrip
for your flight to Arusha arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon visit Heritage center for purchases
of carvings and precious stones.
Evening at leisure at the lounge tea/coffee, snacks or beverage will be served while exchanging the
days adventures with your friends and companions. Late evening transfer to Kilimanjaro International airport for your Home bound flight.
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THE WILDEBEEST MIGRATION:
T
he annual wildebeest migration undoubtedly
heads the list of wonders offered by the Serengeti. The plains are carpeted by over six million
animals. Triggered by the seasonal rains more
than 1.5 million wildebeest, 500,000 thousands
zebras and One and quarter million associated
species trekking across the plains.
The 1,000 km trek is probably the longest running
show on Earth and one of the most chronicled
wildlife phenomenon. It is a tireless landscape
where one can believe that the animals know they
have inherited the Earth as they move freely
across the plains in search of food and water,
aware of no other restrictions than those placed
upon them by their behavioral patens.
OHTL - 05 –5 Night/6 Days –WLEDEBEEST MIGRATION TRAIL:
Day – 0 – Arrive - Arusha:
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where we are met on arrival and transferred to Kibo
Palace Hotel. The Hotel is situated 300m. from the center of Africa half way from Cairo and Cape
Town for overnight.
DAY –2 - Manyara –Ngorongoro.
After breakfast, descend 600m through the Rift Valley escarpment into Lake Manyara National
parka birding paradise (more than 380 species), especially for waterfowl and migrants. The forests
is thebest places to see leopards, lions hunt on the grassy shores of the lake, and were once known
for their habit of climbing trees.
You will visit places of interest like the hot water
sulphur springs (60OC.) called Maji moto and will
reputedly cook an egg in about 30 minutes. Break
for lunch at your Hotel. Short break after lunch late
evening proceed to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or
similar for dinner and overnight.
DAY – 3, 4 & 5 –Ngorongoro –Serengeti.
Breakfast, with Lunch boxes depart leisurely for
game viewing around the sulphur Ndutu Lake
where calving of the young born wildebeest, zebras
and other wild game take place. Evening proceed to
Serengeti Serena Lodge or similar where you will
spend (three memorable nights) enjoying the
endless plains with game viewing, encountering
one of the most incredible sights you will ever see.
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DAY - 6 - Seronera - Balloon Safari - Ngorongoro.
Early breakfast drive to Seronera Balloon launch site. The flight will take approximately one hour.
Champagne full English breakfast will be served in the bush. Drive back to Seronera balloon office
for flight Certificates and onwards to your lodge to collect your luggage. Depart for Ngorongoro
Serena Lodge or similar via Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of mankind, visit to the small museum to
view the archaeological fossil fragments believed to be the old ancestors of current day man and
proceed to Ngorongoro for lunch.
The site is renowned by anthropologists worldwide since 1959, when Mary Leakey discovered an
early human skull reputed to be (1.7 million years old.) Afternoon descend into their Crater floor
610m. deep from the Crater rim for game viewing in search for the very elusive black Rhino, black
manned Lion and other plain game. Late evening ascend to your Lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY –7 - Ngorongoro –Tarangire – Arusha.
Breakfast 07.45 with (picnic lunch boxes)
depart for game view in Tarangire National park famous for its dense elephant population and
other plain animals.
Evening return to Arusha with stop over at the Oldonyo Orok or the Heritage center for your final
shopping of carvings/souvenir and onwards to Kibo Palace Hotel or similar for dinner and overnight
or tentatively to the airport for your home bound flight.
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SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS TOURIST CIRCUIT:
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IKUMI NATIONAL PARK:
Mikumi National Park covering an
area of 3,230 sq. km. Is less than 300
km. South west of Dar es Salaam,
and is quite accessible by road and by charter
plane. Because of its accessibility it is one of the
most popular parks in Southern Tanzania as well
as education Center where students go to study
ecology and conservation.
The Park gets it name from the borassus palm
trees that are common in the area. It is dominated by River flood plains with ridges, swamps,
and open grassland. The miombo woodlands
found in the park and the mountain ranges that
border it on two sides are also significant features
A wide variety of game can be observed. This includes Baboon, Buffalo, African hunting dog,
eland, elephant, giraffe, hartebeest, hippo, leopard , lion, Impala, sable antelope, warthog, waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra and greater kudu.
Over 300 species of birds have been observed in the park some of which are Eurasian migrants
that are present from October to April.
Facilities: There are two Lodges and two Tented camps offering tourist class accommodation.
TOUR TITLE - OHTL - 10 - THE YEAR OF THE WILDEBEEST MIGRATION.
TOUR LENGTH - 5 NIGHTS - 6 DAYS.
DAY - 0 - Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where we are met on arrival and transferred
to Arusha Hotel formerly new Arusha Hotel. The Hotel is situated at the center of Africa half way
from Cairo and Cape Town for overnight.
DAY - 1 - Arusha - Manyara.
Early breakfast. With lunch boxes leave for Arusha National Park for walking safari. Afternoon tour
around the park. Evening proceed to Lake Manyara Serena Hotel or similar for dinner and overnight.
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DAY -2 - Manyara - Ngorongoro.
After breakfast descend 600 m. the Great Rift Valley escarpment into Lake Manyara National Park
for game tour. Break for lunch at your Hotel. Afternoon at leisure at the swimming pool. Late evening proceed to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or similar for dinner and overnight.
DAY - 3 - Ngorongoro -Serengeti.
Breakfast, with lunch boxes depart for game viewing around the alkaline Ndutu Lake. Early evening
leave leisurely with game en-route to Serengeti Serena Lodge or similar for dinner and overnight.
DAY - 4 - Serengeti.
Breakfast at 07.45 a.m. with picnic lunch boxes depart to encounter one of the most incredible
sights you will ever see. Un unending streams of wildebeest, zebras and Thomson gazelle pour
across the plains in search of pasture and water while a parade of hungry predators lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena anxiously try to prey upon the younger or the weakest members of the herds. Tour along the Kirawira River to view
the giant crocodiles. Dinner and overnight.
DAY - 5 - Serengeti Balloon Flight.
Early breakfast drive to Seronera Balloon launch site. The
flight will take approximately one hour. Champagne full
English breakfast will be served in the bush. Drive back to
Seronera balloon office for flight Certificates and onwards to
your lodge. Depart for Ngorongoro for lunch via the Olduvai Gorge. Afternoon descend 610 m. into the Crater floor
for game view. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or similar.
DAY -6 - Ngorongoro - Tarangire - Arusha.
Breakfast at 07.45. With picnic lunch boxes leave for game viewing in Tarangire National Park
famous for it's dense elephant population and other plain animals. Late evening return to Arusha
with stop over at Oldonyo Orok or Heritage Centre for carvings and precious stone purchases. Dinner and overnight at Naura Spring Hotel or similar.
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DZUNGWA MOUNTAINS FOREST WOODLAND:
Uduzungwa is the largest and most biodiversity of a chain of a dozen large forest-swathed
mountains that rise majestically from the flat coastal scrub of eastern Tanzania. Known collectively as the Eastern Arc mountains, this archipelago of insolated massifs has also been dubbed
the African Galapagos for its treasure trove of endemic plants and animals, most familiarly the delicate African violet.
It covers an area of 1,900 square kilometers. Not a conventional game viewing destination, Udzungwa is a magnet for hikers. An excellent network of forest trails includes the popular half day
ramble to Sanje waterfalls, which falls 170 meters (550 feet) through a misty spray into the forested valley below. The more challenging two nights Mwanihana trail leads to the high plateau, with
its panoramic views over the surrounding sugar plantations, before ascending to Mwanihana peak,
the second highest point in the range.
Facilities: There are three modest comfortable lodges with en-suite rooms near the park entrance.
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UAHA NATIONAL PARK:
Covering 13,000 sq. km. This relatively new and undisturbed park is one of Tanzania’s Second
largest . Ruaha is the only protected area in which the flora and fauna of Eastern and Southern Africa overlap, leading to fascinating combinations of wildlife - both greater and lesser kudu, sable
and roan antelopes.
A pride of giraffe may race beside the airstrip, with a line of zebras parading across the runway in
their wake as nearby protective elephant mothers guard their young under the The bird life is very
interesting and varied and over 370 species have been recorded here some of which are not found
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in the other parks especially those of northern Tanzania.
Facilities:
The Park has an airstrip for light aircrafts. There are three Tented Camps, one Lodge that offer services during the dry season, May to December.
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ELOUS GAME RESERVE:
The Selous occupying an enormous land area of 55,000 sq. km. Is the largest Game
Reserve in Africa. The Reserve is one of Africa’s greatest wilderness area bigger than Denmark or Switzerland. The Reserve covers more than 5% of Tanzania’s land area and it three times
larger than Serengeti.
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f visitors are looking for the big task elephants,
this is the place to find them. The Reserve supports enormous numbers of wild animals, 200,000
buffalos, over 30,000 elephants and the healthiest
population of the endangered African Wild dog.
Named after the famous hunter and explorer Frederick Courtney Selous, whose books about his exploits
were the best sellers in Victoria England.
He was kilf visitors are looking for the big task elephants, this is the place to find them. The Reserve
supports enormous numbers of wild animals,
200,000 buffalos, led here during the fighting in
World War one.
This is the only place where walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger can be
organized together with game drives and boat trips. The Selous is inaccessible during the rainy
season March to May due to floods and the best time to visit the reserve is from June to October.
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AMPLE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS ITINERARY:
OHTL –28 - 5Nights/6Days: - Bagamoyo Beach Excursion - Selous Wildlife.
DAY - 1 - Dar es Salaam - Bagamoyo - 75 km 01:30 hrs
Early breakfast, depart 07.45 am for Bagamoyo. Visit the 15th Century slave trade market area,
the starting point of interior adventures by famous discovers like Dr. David Livingstone and others.
Lunch break in any of the restaurants, afternoon free. Evening visit the Kaole ruins, Meals and
overnight at Paradise Beach Hotel.
DAY - 2 - Bagamoyo - Dar es Salaam.
Breakfast visit the famous Bagamoyo Chuo cha Sanaa, the African Traditional Culture. Break for
lunch. Afternoon free at the beach, 05:00 pm depart for Dar arriving in time for dinner, overnight
Kunduchi Beach Hotel or similar.
DAY - 3 - Dar es salaam - Selous Reserve.
Early breakfast, 07:30 a.m. to Selous (with lunch boxes). Arriving late afternoon and check in at
the Rufiji River Tented Camp.
Evening out on a boat Safari along the wonderful Rufiji River which holds the highest concentration
of hippos and crocodiles in Africa, overnight at the Camp.
DAY - 4 - (With Lunch boxes)
Early breakfast, 07.30 a.m. out of the camp to get in torch with nature, Take a boat ride down the
meandering river to the walking Safari starting point. With an armed Ranger/guide the walking Safari through this virgin African Bushes is an unforgettable experience. Get a sauna treat at the hot
water natural swimming pool before a boat ride back to the camp fro dinner and overnight.
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DAY - 5 - Selous - Dar es Salaam.
Sunrise game drive starts at 06.20 a. m. return
to camp 10.00 p.m. for branch. Depart for Dar es
Salaam arriving in time for dinner. Overnight
Bahari Beach Hotel, White Sands Hotel, Kunduchi
Beach Hotel, New Africa Hotel or similar.
DAY - 6 - Dar es salaam city tour.
Breakfast 08.00 a.m. drive to the city center,
visit the famous Makonde Carver village, the
village museum, and Nyumba ya Sanaa arts
center. Break for lunch, afternoon and evening
free at the lunge while exchanging the days
adventures with your friends and companions.
Late evening transfer to the airport for your
home bound flight.
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ESTERN TANZANIA:
Mahale mountains, like its northerly
neighbor Gombe Stream is home to some of Africa’s last remaining wild Chimpanzees, a population
of roughly 800, habituated to human visitors by a Japanese research project founded in the 1960s.
Tracking the chimps of Mahale or Gombe is a magical experience. The guide’s eyes pick out last
nights nests - shadowy clumps high in a gallery of trees. Scraps of half eaten fruits and fresh dung
become valuable clues, leading deeper into the forest. Butterflies flit in the dappled sunlight.
Then suddenly you are in their midst, preening each other’s glossy coats in concentrated huddles,
squabbling noisily, or bounding in the trees to swing effortlessly between the vines. And while
Chimpanzees are the star attractions, the slopes support a diverse forest fauna, including readily
observed troops of red colobus, red tailed monkey and a kaleidoscopic array of colorful forest birds.
The best time to visit these park’s is during the dry season from May to October and the short rains
of January and February.
Facilities: - There are two Tented Camps. Gombe Tented Camp in Gombe National Park and
Nkungwe Tented Camp in Mahale.
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ATAVI NATIONAL PARK:
The name “Katavi” immortalizes the legendary hunter - Katambi - whose spirit is believed to
possess a local tamarind tree ringed with offering
from local begging his blessings.
Remote and wild, Katavi National Park is the third
larges National Park in Tanzania, yet one of least
visited, meaning you can look forward to having
this huge untouched wilderness to yourself.
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atavi boasts Tanzania’s largest population of
crocodile and hippos, while lion and leopard
find prey among the huge population of herbivores.
An estimated 4000 elephants might converge on
the area, together with several 1000 buffalos. The
park is open throughout the year, but the best
time to visit is May to October and December to
February.
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Facilities: There are two luxury Tented Camps. Katuma Tented Camp and Katavi Wildlife Camp.
THE INDIAN OCEAN CIRCUIT: -ZANZIBAR MYSTERIOUS EXOTIC:
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hink of Zanzibar and images of romantic dhows with curved white sails, veiled women of mystery, ancient ruins, and exotic spices float before your eyes.
Z
anzibar is known through out the world as the
jewel of the Indian Ocean and has a romantic, colorful history of seafarers and explorers, of
riches and tragedy, and of the dark stain of slavery.
Z
anzibar is an archipelago of Islands in the Indian Ocean, made up of Zanzibar, Pemba and
several small Islands. The archipelago lies about
25 miles off the coast of mainland Tanzania, 6
degrees south of the equator.
Zanzibar Island (known locally as Unguja, but as
Zanzibar Internationally) is 60 miles long and 20
miles wide, occupying a total area of about 650
square miles. The island is characterized by sandy
beaches, spectacular coral reefs and historic
Stone Town, said to be the functioning ancient
town in East Africa.
The different races that have settled in Zanzibar over the centuries have left an impact on the people and architecture, the house of Wonders” (Once the palace of the former Sultan) and the
narrow streets of the old stone town are just some of the vivid reminders of the Island’s long history.
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AFIA ISLAND:
Only 40 minutes flight south of Dar es salaam is one of the most exciting big game fishing
and diving locations in the world. The virtually un-fished water off the Island abound with a rich
variety of fish of tremendous size and weight, many of them being great fighter.
Catches include marlin, sailfish, shark, tunny, kingfish, barracuda, snapper, rock-cord, dolphin,
horse mackerel, five fingered jack and fimbo. The main fishing season is from September to March
although fishing is possible all year round inside the reef and channel. Mafia Island Lodge offers
accommodation and facilities for underwater diving along the coast and to neighboring islands.
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AMPLE BEACH HOLIDAY - BEACH RELAXATION ITINERARY:
OHTL - 27- 4 Nights/5 Days - Zanzibar Historical Tour.
Old stone Town, Spice tour and a visit to Persian Baths.
DAY - 1 - Old Stone Town Tour.
Breakfast, this full day tour with a lunch break will take you to the historical Sites of the old Stone
town including the modern local market, the slave market, National Museum House of Wonder,
Maruhubi Palace (Ruins) are among the informative attraction’s on this flexible guided tour in an
around Zanzibar town. Dinner and overnight Neptune Hotel. Or Similar.
DAY - 2 - Spice Tour.
Breakfast this tour will take you to the “magic’ Spice farms of Zanzibar. Guides will take you on a
waling tour of the spice farms at Kizimbani, picking bunches of leaves, fruits and twigs from bushes
and inviting you to smell or taste them to guess what they are. The target is to discover natural
spices at the rural growing areas and to interact with the local people. Dinner and overnight the
Mbweni Ruins Hotel or Similar.
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DAY - 3 - After breakfast drive to Kidichi Bath which was built for the second wife of the Sultan.
Break for lunch and proceed to Mwangapwani slave caves where slaves were hidden before export
after the abolition of the man slave market in the city on June, 1873 Dinner and overnight Uroa
Bay hotel, Mapenzi Beach Hotel or Tamarind Beach Hotel.
DAY - 4 - Uroa Beach - Fishing & Scuba Diving.
Early breakfast, with lunch boxes leave for a full day fishing expedition evening return to the Hotel
for dinner and overnight.
DAY - 5 - Jozani Forest Tour.
Breakfast leave to visit this ancient forest area Unique for its endangered Kirk’s Red Colobus
monkey, as well as the rare forest antelope, Ader’s duiker.
Here hikers will discover that the flora and fauna is still intact and rich compared to other parts of
the Island. Evening drive back to the Stone town for Dinner and overnight at a Hotel of your choice
or proceed to the Airport for your flight or Zanzibar Port for ferry transfer to Dar es Salaam.
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ENYA SAFARIS:
Kenya often describe as the Land of contrasts. Lies astride the equator and occupies an
area of 582,644 sq. km. Roughly the size of France.
Kenya is notably a popular holiday destination in
East Africa, of fearing endless choice of tourist at
tract ions to its visitors from al l over the world.
Tourist at tract ions in Kenya are varied and
diverse, of ferrying something for everyone.
Though Kenya is known worldwide for its magnificent wildlife parks and exciting wildlife safaris, the
country has much more to offer you. On tours to
Kenya, you will find breathtaking mountain scenery,
splendid beaches and coral reefs, spectacular lakes
and deserts, and extensive savannah grassland.
Kenya also has amazing ancient Swahili cities as well as modern cosmopolitan cities, known for
their rich and fascinating culture and architecture.
If you're looking for an exciting and unforgettable holiday in Africa, then Kenya promises to be a
good choice. Ostrich Holidays offers special designed tour packages for Kenya, covering the most
popular tourist attractions of the country. Just select an ideal tour package for you and Ostrich Holidays & Travel will take care of the rest.
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ENYA DESTINATIONS:
MOUNT KENYA:
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ount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro. Sitting astride
the equator its icy summit reaches to 5,199m (17,058 ft) above sea level. The entire mountain above the 3,200m contour forms Mount Kenya National park.
In fact the mountain consists of three principal zones: - The rock peak area, an eroded volcanic
plug, with its mantle of glaciers and snowfields.
The alpine zone with distinctive giant vegetation, and the vast gentle lower slopes drenched in
mountain forest and bamboo jungle.
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HE MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE:
Located about 225 km west of Nairobi in southwestern Kenya, the Maasai Mara is one of
finest Game Reserves in the African continent . Nest led amidst the Great African Rift Valley,
is an extension of the famous Serengeti National Park of Tanzania.
The Maasai Mara Game Reserve covers an area of approximately 1,500 sq. km, mostly comprising
of open rolling savannah grasslands.
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HE MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE:
Located about 225 km west of Nairobi in southwestern Kenya, the Maasai Mara is one of finest Game Reserves in the African continent . Nest led amidst the Great African Rift Valley, is
an extension of the famous Serengeti National Park of Tanzania.
The Maasai Mara Game Reserve covers an area of
approximately 1,500 sq. km, mostly comprising of
open rolling savannah grasslands. Named after the
world-famous Maasai Tribes and the Mara River,
the Reserve is known for its rich density of game,
promising a wonderful experience for wildlife
enthusiasts and natural lovers.
Wildlife in Maasai Mara Game Reserve is rich and
varied, game density is exceptional, ensuring
better opportunities for game viewers.
OHTL - 21 - 5 Nights/ 6 Days - The Big Five.
Day – 0 – Arrive - Arusha:
Arrive at Nairobi. Kenya’s cosmopolitan capital.
Once little more than a watering hole for Maasai
tribes, today Nairobi is the largest city between Cairo and Johannesburg. Transfer to one of the
world’s most historic hotels for overnight.
DAY - 1 - Nairobi - Masai Mara.
Pick up from your Hotel at 08:00hrs, drive via the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara Kenya's renowned Game Reserve, arriving in time for Lunch. Afternoon game viewing in search of the big
five. Dinner and overnight at the Keekorok Lodge.
DAY - 2 - Masai Mara.
Morning and afternoon game drives in the Mara. Meals and overnight at the Lodge.
DAY - 3 - Masai Mara - Tree Tops.
Depart Masai Mara after breakfast and drive to Lake Naivasha for Lunch. After Lunch proceed on to
the Outspan for late check - in to Treetops. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
DAY - 4 - Tree Tops - Samburu.
After early morning tea / coffee at Treetops, return to the Outspan for breakfast and continue to
Samburu arriving in time for Lunch. Afternoon game drive. - Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge.
DAY - 5 - Samburu.
Morning and afternoon game drives inSamburu. Meals and overnight at the Lodge.
DAY - 6 - Samburu - Nairobi.
After breakfast leave for your Nairobi Hotel arriving before Lunch.
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OHTL - 22 - 6 Nights/7 Days - Mountain Rock Route.
DAY - 1 - Nairobi - Mountain Rock Hotel.
After breakfast transfer from your hotel to mountain climbing base Mountain Rock Hotel at
1,950m above sea level. For lunch. Afternoon acclimatization nature walk to the Mau Mau water
falls at 2050m. Above sea level. Dinner and overnight.
DAY - 2 - Mountain Rock Hotel - Old Moses camp.
Early breakfast with picnic lunch depart to the park gate 2,600m. Above sea level begin hiking to
the Old Moses Camp 3,300m. Above sea level fro dinner and overnight.
DAY - 3 - Old Moses Camp - Shiptons Camp.
After breakfast with picnic lunch hike gradually to Shiptons camp 4,200m. Above sea level for dinner and overnight.
DAY - 4 - Shiptons - American Camp.
Breakfast with picnic lunch proceed to American Camp 4,250m. Above sea level Dinner overnight.
DAY - 5 - American Camp - Point Lenana Shiptons camp.
Early breakfast depart to attempt the alpine ascent of
Point Lenana at an altitude of 4,985m. Above sea
level. Mt Kenya’s third highest peak.
A short time is taken to admire the magic surroundings before descending to Shiptons Camp at 4,200m.
Above sea level fro dinner and overnight.
DAY - 6- Shiptons Camp - Mountain Rock Hotel.
After breakfast descend leisurely via Sirimon and
Transfer to Mountain Rock Hotel. Meals and overnight.
DAY - 7 - Mountain rock Hotel - Nairobi.
After breakfast at leisure to rest your legs after a long
trek. Early lunch and transfer back to your Nairobi
Hotel arriving late in the evening.
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GANDA SAFARIS:
The scenery is different, the vegetation is different, the climate is different, and
most of all, the people are different from anything elsewhere … in the whole range of
Africa” Sir Winston Churchill.”
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ganda “The Cradle of the Nile” site aloft on a plateau 1,200m. Above sea level and occupies an
area of 243,460 sq. km The country is enshrined in infinite variations from its tropical sun,
snow capped mountains, rolling green hills, rich and fertile valleys, magnificent lake s to its endless
grass plains, humid and impenetrable forests (The home of the rare Gorillas.)
She has population of 34.5 million people of which 1.5 million people leave in Kampala. It is
bordered by the Sudan in the North, Kenya on the eastern, Tanzania and Rwanda on the South and
Zaire on the West. English is the official language with Luganda and Kiswahili widely spoken.
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GANDA DESTINATIONS:
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Mgahinga gorilla National Park is located in the south western corner of Uganda. The park covers
the northern slopes of the three northern most Virunga Volcanoes: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
is 33.7sq.km2 (13.0sq.miles is the smallest Park in Uganda and consists of the partly forested
slopes of three extinct volcanoes.
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From far away, the huge cones of the Virunga volcanoes dominate the landscape and
beckon you as you approach. When you reach the park you can get great overview of the
area by walking up the viewpoint, just 15 minutes from Ntebeko Gate.
Mgahinga Park has great biological importance
because throughout the climatic changes of the
Pleistocene ice ages, mountains such as these
provided a refuge for mountain plants and animals
which moved up or down the slopes as climate
became warmer or cooler.
The Virungas are home to a large variety of
wildlife, including about half the word’s critical endangered mountain gorillas.
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AMPLE WILDLIFE SAFARI ITINERARIES:
OHTL - 24 - FULL DAY CITY TOUR.
Day – 0 – Arrive - Kampala:
Arrive at Entebe International Airport meet and
transfer to Kampala the Capital city of Uganda.
Transfer to Nile Mansion one of the world’s most
historic hotels for overnight.
Day – 1 - After breakfast depart to the National Museum for cultural crafts. Proceed to Makerere
University the oldest center for higher learning Education in East Africa (established in 1925).
Continue westwards to Kasubi the Kabaka Tombs, the burial place for the last Kings of Buganda.
Then visit the Rubaga and Namirembe Cathedral and Kabuli Mosque. Return to Kampala in time for
lunch.
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et majestically in the shadow of the
Ruwenzori, flanking Lakes Edward and George,
the lash savannah this 1,978 sq. km.
Queen Elizabeth National Park offers a prime grazing
of buffalo, elephants and various antelope. A
checklist of 600 plus bird species testifies to the
extraordinary ecological diversity of this park.
Any visitor to this park cannot fail to be amazed by
the enormous diversity in each kingdom of creation.
It's simply a visual feast. Take a boat trip, a game
drive, a woodland walk or simply enjoy any of the
myriad stunning views.
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AMPLE WILDLIFE SAFARI ITINERARIES:
OHTL - 29 - 5 Nights/6 Days - THE GORILLA
TRAIL:
Day – 0 – Arrive - Kampala:
Arrive at Entebe International Airport meet and transfer to Kampala the Capital city of Uganda.
Transfer to Nile Mansion one of the world’s most historic hotels for overnight.
DAY - 1 - After breakfast leave Kampala for lake Nabugabo and Masaka with brief stop at
Nabusanke equator crossing. Lunch at Masaka Hotel. Evening game drive in Lake Mburo, overnight
at Mbarara Hotel.
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DAY - 2 - Leave Mbarara for Kibale in Southern
Uganda viewing the round rolling Kigezi
hills renowned as the Switzerland of Africa. Lunch
White Horse Inn. Afternoon and evening at leisure
at the lunge dinner and overnight.
DAY - 3 – After breakfast depart for Bwindi.
impenetrable forest via Kanaba camp. Picnic lunch,
continue to Ishasha home of the tree climbing lion.
Dinner and overnight at Ishasha river camp.
DAY - 4 - Early departure north via Naramagambo
forest viewing baboons, chimpanzees and various
species through Katunguru fishing village arriving
at Mweya Safari Lodge in time for lunch, afternoon
rest.
Evening visit the scintillating launch cruise on
the Kzinga channel, overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
DAY - 5 - This day will be fully utilized for game viewing in the Queen Elizabeth National park. A
visit to Kasese and Kilembe mines. (Lunch at Hotel Margarita will be included)
return to Mweya Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY - 6 - This is your final safari day when you return to Kampala via Mbarara and
Masaka lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight at your town Hotel.
DAY - 7 - Kampala - Entebe International Airrport - Home Bound Flight.
After breakfast at leisure depart to the National Museum for cultural crafts. Proceed to Makerere
University the Oldest center for higher learning Education in East Africa (established in 1925).
Continue westwards to Kasubi the Kabaka Tombs, the burial place for the last Kings of Buganda.
Then visit the Rubaga and Namirembe Cathedral and Kabuli Mosque. Return to Kampala in time for
lunch. After lunch at leisure at the swimming pool depending on your flight schedule time. Later
depart to Emtebe International Airport for your home bound flight.
End of our Service.
In 1907 Winston Churchill on his Uganda
safari famously described the country as ‘a
Pearl of Africa’. You are welcome to the Safari country that is gifted by nature.
This is your opportunity to live and fall in love
with the incredible experience that is Uganda.
Discover unrivalled wild beauty on your dream
safari.
Mountain Gorilla tracking exploration is a must
do for every visitor to East Africa. At the centre
of the African continent, Uganda is endowed
with beautiful vegetation and scenery that spoils
any visitor with choice.
Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees being our
great cousins, finding them interacting in their
natural environment is amazing and awesome
that will surely leave you with a life time memorable experience.
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Whether your interest is mountain Gorillas trek, game viewing, forest primates trek, bird viewing,
mountain climbing, white water rafting, bungee jumping, spot fishing, cultural tours, the country
simply holds most of Africa's Secrets. Consider this magical and gifted by nature country for your
next destination with Adventure Trails as your ultimate travel guide.
BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST:
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is True African Jungle. It is so called because of the dense
undergrowth, vines and other vegetation make it almost ‘impenetrable’ It’s mysterious and
awesome. It has been estimate that there are only about 630 remaining mountain gorillas in the
world and about half of these are thought to be in Uganda.
The vast majority of these are in Bwindi although these are few at Mgahinga National Park, which is
part of the Virunga volcano range which extends across Ruwanda. Chimpanzees, in families of 20
or 30, make the rounds, searching for fruits and edible plants. The Park is located in south western
Uganda, covering parts of Bukungiri, Kisoro, and Kabale districts with an area of 331 sq . Km.
OTH - 25 - 3 Nights/4 - Days - Kampala - Bwindi - Kabale. The Gorilla Trail:
DAY - 1 - Kampala - Bwindi National Park 480km - 07: 00 hrs.
Breakfast drive South west of Kampala across
the equator to Mbarara stop for lunch on the
way. Afternoon proceed through the spectacular
scenery of Kabale to Buhoma in Bwindi Impenetrable forest National park and proceed to your
tented camp for dinner and overnight.
DAY—2 - Bwindi National Park.
After an early breakfast, start gorilla tracking at
8.00 a. m. in Bwindi Impenetrable forest. We
recommend that you wear good walking shoes
and carry a rain jacket and a flask of water.
You will carry a picnic lunch into the forest with
you. You will be thrilled to have seen these rare
primates (no guarantee.) And the return journey
will be easier. Dinner and overnight at the camp. Booking for gorilla trekking should be
made at least 4 - 6 months in advance.
DAY - 3 - Bwindi National Park - Kabale - 120 km - 03:00 hrs.
After breakfast leave for morning game viewing. Lunch break at the camp. Afternoon free. Evening
drive to Kabale for dinner and overnight.
DAY - 4 - Kabale - Kampala - 415 km - 05:00 hrs.
After breakfast at leisure at the lounge viewing incredible array of birds life jumping from one leaf
to another. Later drive en-route to Kampala game viewing via Mbarara for Lunch. Thereafter drive
to Kampala.
End of Our Service.
N
ote: - Twelve people are permitted to track each day and you are allowed to view the gorillas
for only one hour in two groups of six (6) A third group of four was started to cater for the
increase in demand.
Booking for gorilla trekking should be made at least 4 - 6 months in advance.
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USEFUL INFORMATION:
V
ISA.
Visas are required except for citizens of some countries of the Commonwealth. Travelers
can obtain visas from any Tanzania Diplomatic Mission or Consulate abroad, at Main entry
points in the country such as Dare es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar International
Airports, Namanga, Tunduma, Sirari Isebania, Horohoro Lungalunga and Holili Taveta border posts.
F
LYING DOCTOR.
All clients booking safaris in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda are automatically covered by the
Flying Doctors emergency evacuation services to Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center (KCMC)
or Nairobi on purchase of U.S. $.30 voucher before start of safari. We assist in this respect, but
medical bills have to be settled direct by the client.
F
T
REE RECONFIRMATION OF FLIGHTS.
Our services include automatic reconfirmation of your clients onward flight reservations on
production of the appropriate air tickets tour Office or representative on arrival.
ARIFF.
a) Rates Includes all expenses in connection with transport and driver guide, Hotel and Lodges
accommodation with board table dhoti meals whilst on safari, government hotel taxes, hotel
service charges, game viewing trips, all park visitation fees and all camping facilities in case
of luxury and basic camping safaris.
b) Rates Excludes Hotel expenses prior to the tour, visa fees, vaccinations, international flight
tickets, insurance, airport departure fees, tips and all items of personal nature.
I
C
TINERARIES.
All our itineraries in this manual are intended as a guide only. Flexible/ suitable itineraries may
be prepared as per clients wishes and demands.
ANCELLATIONS.
Should you need to cancel your booking you must notify as immediately in writing. In this
eventuality you Deposit is non refundable. Should notification of cancellation be received by us
21 days or less before the commencement date of your Tour a cancellation fee of 50% of the total
cost of your holiday arrangements will be payable, and in case of notification given 7 days or less
prior to commencement the tour cancellation charge will be 100% of the total cost.
H
EALTH.
Malaria is endemic to certain areas of Africa and all visitors should take precautions against
malaria. Anti-malaria medication should be taken prior to arrival, during the stay and after
departure. Visitors originating from countries infected with cholera and yellow fever should have
with them valid vaccination certificates.
T
ERMS & CONDITIONS:
Our booking Terms and Conditions, Prices and quotations are enclosed in this manual or you can download them in
our website below for your scrutiny well in advance.
FOR MORE INFORMATION FOR OUR VARIOUS SERVICES PLEASE CONTACT:
OSTRICH HOLIDAYS & TRAVEL LIMITED
MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. BOX 623
ARUSHA - TANZANIA
EAST AFRICA.
Mobile No. +255 - 783 –868 - 400
+255 - 755 - 799 - 980
Telephone No: +255 - 27 - 2545720
Email: [email protected]
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Website: http://www.ostrichholiday.com
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