Inspired by Prince William’s visit to Tanzania to raise awareness of the Illegal Wildlife Trade conference and learn more about Tanzania’s conservation work, we have teamed up with our long standing partner, Tent with a View, to combine our Serengeti and the Secret Migration tour with their great knowledge and impact on protection of Tanzania’s wildlife, allowing unrivalled immersion in Tanzania’s animal kingdom and conservation efforts.
Tanzania’s wildlife resources include Africa‘s last intact savanna wilderness ecosystem, the Serengeti, site of the world’s largest terrestrial mammal migration, the highest density of predators in Ngorongoro and of elephants in Tarangire. But Tanzania’s wildlife populations are under threat from poaching and clashes between wildlife and people involved in activities such as farming and mining, as the benefits of wildlife tourism are not shared equally. However, there are some good news as conservation projects have a huge positive impact.
A Tent with a View started in 1995 when friends David Guthrie & Masa Kilanga started their own mobile safari company. David started as a wildlife guide in Selous Game Reserve, later becoming involved in lion research in Selous and founding the endangered green turtle project in Saadani National park which is run from the wildlife research centre at Simply Saadani Camp. He was, with the respected Dr Alfred Kikoti at the forefront of anti-poaching efforts in 2012 when he set up the Tanzania Elephant Protection Society (TEPS). David has worked tirelessly with the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) on anti-poaching and set up a task force which was eventually involved in shaping government policy at Tanzania’s Wildlife Division. David featured in the 2013 ground-breaking Nat Geo film ‘Battle for the Elephants’ which focused on the slaughter of Africa’s elephants for their tusks.
These days David does not guide tours as often as he’d like but, with little convincing, he agreed to lead a small group on this one-off Secret Migration itinerary with Jules Verne as we join forces to raise awareness.
We have selected the best season of travel when the bushrovers are located close to the iconic Mara river crossings and included Saadani’s off-the-beaten-track reserve, revealing a white sand beach location unique in East Africa combining marine and mainland flora and fauna, home to the green turtle project led by David Guthrie.
Fly overnight from London to Kilimanjaro, via Addis Ababa.
Transfer to Arusha, for overnight at Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge.
Drive to Tarangire National Park, boasting, impressive numbers of wildlife. Afternoon game drive and overnight at Kirurumu Tarangire tented camp, overlooking a flood plain often visited by elephants.
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Travel to Lake Manyara, a shallow soda lake attracting birdlife and animals for a game drive. Stay two nights at Endoro Lodge, Karatu overlooking the Ngorongoro forest.
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Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest complete volcanic caldera, 100 square miles of prolific wildlife. Extended game drive including lunch, in the company of a Masai guide.
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Drive to the Serengeti and visit Oldupai Gorge and museum enroute. Overnight at Heritage Camp.
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Continue for two nights in the unique Bush Rover Suites, placed according to the season and migration movement at a prime location such as the Grumeti, Mara river or Kusini areas.
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A fabulous day's game viewing in the migration area on game drives and from your exclusive Bush Rover Suite.
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Game drive through the Serengeti western corridor, emerging at Lake Victoria for a canoe ride through the "Little Okavango" channels and along the lake amongst stunning birdlife. Two nights at Little Okavango Camp.
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Take an intimate look at life on the lake including a fish market. Afternoon birding walk.
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Drive to Mwanza, the Rock City, for the morning flight to Dar es Salaam. Transfer to Simply Saadani Camp (6hrs) for a three-night stay. Briefing about the next 3 days of conservation-based safaris.
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Enjoy a safari and talks about conservation projects with David Gunthrie, the man who started all of these fantastic projects, and his team. The focus will be on historic elephant collaring, new zebra and lion collaring in the park and the protection of the endangered green turtles.
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Enjoy a safari and talks about conservation projects with David Gunthrie and his team.
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Morning at leisure. Drive to Dar es Salaam for your return flight.
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Arrive in the morning.
SAFARI VEHICLES: 4x4 land cruisers with opening roof exclusive to Jules Verne carry a maximum of 6 guests with a guaranteed window seat.
Driving is often on unmade, rough roads which can be affected by seasonal dry and wet weather conditions.
On occasion, accommodation and safari routing may be subject to change.
The movement of the migration is not completely predictable and viewing success may vary.
Some travel is on unmade, bumpy roads and it is sometimes necessary to 'climb' into the safari vehicle.
Two nights in a unique & private mobile camp sited in the migration area, a Land Rover conversion with tented accommodation on a working Land Rover, hardwood bathroom, elevated bedroom with balcony, mosquito nets, downstairs bathroom and front seat WC.
Explore Ngorongoro Crater and with an extra night in the Serengeti, witness the Great Migration on game drives and from the elevated balconies of unique bush rovers
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Air travel and taxes, transfers, 12 nights' accommodation, full board, itinerary as described in 4x4 vehicles, park fees, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Travel insurance, visa procurement, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
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