Tanzania's two main drawcards are the celebrated grasslands of the Serengeti and the outstanding Ngorongoro Crater. Both are so well known they need little introduction. The Serengeti Plains/Masai Mara eco-system is one of the largest in Africa, covering some 15,000 square kilometres (about a quarter of the size of the Australian state of Tasmania and three times the size of Wales). It supports the largest concentration of plains animals anywhere in the world, along with plenty of predators. Nearby is the ancient crater at Ngorongoro, measuring 20 kilometres in diameter and is the largest unbroken, intact and unflooded caldera (collapsed cone of an ancient volcano) in the world. Often described as a 'natural zoo', the crater offers outstanding opportunities for seeing a large variety of wildlife, including the highly endangered black rhinoceros. Before venturing into these wonderful wildlife arenas we first spend time at a very inspirational school and learn how one Australian woman's dream of fighting poverty through education has become a reality. Seeking out the poorest of the poor and providing the support required to help these children to complete primary and secondary education, this school hopes to set the foundations for the future success of Tanzania as this generation move forward into adulthood. All in all, this trip offers a superb wildlife encounter whilst also providing support for a very inspirational project and hundreds of poor children whose dreams of a good education are now a reality.

Highlights

School of St Jude

Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Crater

Itinerary:

1 Nairobi2 Nairobi - Arusha3 School of St Jude - Mto Wa Mbu4-5 Serengeti National Park6 Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area7 Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha8 Arusha - Nairobi

Included: A driver, an experienced safari guide and a camp cook assist us whilst on safari; specialist local driver/guides in Ngorongoro Crater; park fees; 1 night budget hotel, 6 nights camping; transport in custom built safari vehicle, 4WD landrovers and by foot.
Not Included: International flights, local payment, arrival and departure transfers, airport/departure taxes, visas, pre-tour or post-tour accommodation, all other meals, drinks, sleeping bag, pillow, all optional additional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature, laundry and flights (unless specified).
Meals: As a guide we recommend you allow a figure of up to US$50 for additional meals, snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic) not included.
Valid From: 17/11/2007
Starts/Ends: Nairobi/Arusha or Nairobi
Trip Reference: GATT