Mike Rosen Presents – Tanzania Wildlife Safari
The Greatest Show on Earth is no longer the circus. Instead, it’s the animals in their natural African habitat during the Great Wildebeest Migration; a spectacle unlike any other on the planet. Sound like a dream come true? Well, you’re invited to make it a reality by joining me on Safari in Tanzania in January 2022.
During our journey through the great game reserves of Tanzania, we’ll have many chances to see countless species of African wildlife. Elephant, lion, zebra, cheetah, hippo, rhino, crocodile, giraffe, ostrich, thousands of wildebeest…and many, many more, all in their natural habitat. Our expert driver-guides will get us amazingly close to the animals in 6-passenger open-roof safari vehicles, with each person guaranteed a window seat.
Speaking of safari guides, it is the people who take care of us along the way who will make you absolutely fall in love with Tanzania. These are literally the kindest and hardest working people you will ever meet. From our daily game drives with our safari guides to the staff at each hotel, it really doesn’t get any better than this. We’ve selected first-rate accommodations throughout our journey that both highlight the natural beauty of Tanzania and put us in the best locations for wildlife viewing.
The camps and lodges we’ll be staying in during this safari will limit our group to only about 35 or so and I expect it to fill up fast. This will truly be an adventure of a lifetime and has been on my bucket list for years. We’re not getting any younger or more mobile. The pros at Cruise & Tour are the best at what they do. They’re happy to answer any questions and are available to take your reservation now. Let’s take a Dream Vacation together!

Per Person Double Occupancy
$9999
Single Supplement: $1599
International Airfare Included!
Jan. 24-Feb. 5, 2022
13 Days / 12 Nights
Limited to 35 participants!
Itinerary
Depart USA
Today we begin our exciting journey with your flight bound for Arusha, Tanzania.
Arrive in Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll meet your driver-guide and transfer to the beautiful Serena Duluti Lodge, our home for the next two nights.
Explore Arusha
Today we’ll discover the city of Arusha, meet its warm people and tour a village to see locals blow glass, weave and make fine local handicrafts available for purchase. Later we’ll visit the children of Tumaini Orphanage, an orphanage that Cruise & Tour and its safari guests have sponsored. This evening is free to explore or relax at our hotel. (B)
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast and a morning safari briefing, the adventure really begins as we enjoy our first game drive in Tarangire National Park. Tanzania’s newest and least developed national park, Tarangire is famous for its large number of elephants and the baobab tree. Some species of baobab trees can live for a thousand years—potentially reaching a stunning height of 80 feet and a diameter of 40 feet. Home to more than 550 different species, Tarangire is particularly popular with bird enthusiasts. The water source of the Tarangire River also provides an excellent opportunity for us to spot some of our first large game of the journey including wildebeest, zebra, elephant, impala, gazelle and more. We will spend two nights at the Tarangire Sopa Lodge. (B, L, D)
Tarangire National Park
Today enjoy two full game drives in Tarangire National Park. (B, L, D)
Ngorongoro Crater
Today we say farewell to Tarangire with a morning game drive. We’ll visit a Massai community to learn about their way of life. Our morning will be complete with a natural history tour through the grounds of Gibbs Farm. Here we will learn about the hundreds of species of flora planted throughout the grounds, some planted as early as 1959. Following the tour, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in a beautiful setting overlooking the valley. Later, we’ll travel to Ngorongoro Crater to check in at the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, perched on the jagged rim of the crater. A blend of luxury and ethnic style, the lodge is literally built right into the crater’s rim, affording endless views of the crater below. (B, L, D)
Ngorongoro Crater
An abundance of food and water in the Ngorongoro Crater make it the perfect home for more than 30,000 large mammals. After breakfast we’ll descend into one of the largest unbroken craters on earth. The grassy plains on the crater’s floor are a permanent home to huge herds of common zebra, gazelle and wildebeest. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is also the best place to see a natural population of black rhino. (B, L, D)
Southern Serengeti Plains
This morning after breakfast we’ll depart for the Southern Serengeti plains. On our way we’ll stop at the far end of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to see the Olduvai Gorge archaeological site, widely regarded as the cradle of mankind and the most important prehistoric site in the world. It is at Olduvai where remains of Zinjanthropus, the world’s first humans, were discovered by Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey over 50 years ago. Upon arrival at the Lake Masek Tented Lodge, we’ll check in, have lunch and prepare for our afternoon game drive. Our luxury tented camp, located by the shores of Lake Masek in Ndutu, is perfectly situated between the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park and the northwest side of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It’s on these surrounding plains that wildebeest cows congregate in the thousands to give birth. The intention is to overwhelm the predators by sheer numbers when the young calves are at their most vulnerable but, as you’d expect, there are plenty of predators and lots of action at this time of year. (B, L, D with complimentary beer & wine)
Optional Experience: A thrilling hot air balloon over the Serengeti followed by a Champagne breakfast on the Serengeti plains.
Southern Serengeti Plains
Today enjoy two full game drives in Serengeti National Park. (B, L, D)
Southern Serengeti Plains
Today enjoy two full game drives in Serengeti National Park. (B, L, D)
Serengeti National Park
Our game drive through the Serengeti brings us to our final accommodation, the Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge. Today’s game drive will give us an excellent opportunity to spot the king of the Serengeti; the black-maned lion. Keep your cameras ready as the delicate balance of this serene setting can burst into a life and death struggle at any moment. With so many large mammals concentrated into this virtual eden, the age old predator-prey relationship is played out time and again. Lions, leopards, cheetahs and spotted hyenas remain in constant competition for their next meal. (B, L, D with complimentary beer & wine)
Fly to Arusha
Flight schedule permitting, we’ll embark on our final game drive prior to our flight to Arusha. After lunch at the Serena Duluti Lodge, you’ll have a day room for relaxation prior to departure for the airport for our evening overnight flight to Amsterdam. (B, L, D)
Homeward Bound
We arrive in Amsterdam early in the morning and connect to our flight to the USA, arriving in the afternoon, filled with memories of our African adventure that we will treasure forever.
Inclusions
Included
- International economy class airfare
- Local flight from Seronera to Arusha
- All transportation in Tanzania including exclusive use of 4x4 vehicles with pop-up roof on the safari sector
- First class hotel accommodations
- All meals as described in the itinerary
- Expert English speaking driver-guides
- All tips including driver-guide, service staff and porters
- Flying doctor service
- Park entrance fees
- Complete services of Cruise & Tour
Not Included
- Government taxes and fees of $629.20
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Any newly imposed or increased Tanzania government taxes, fees or airline surcharges
- Optional balloon safari
- Baggage fees
- Items of a personal nature (passport fees, visa fee of $100, vaccinations, air upgrades, etc.)
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DEPOSITS AND PAYMENT:
$1000 per person deposit required with your reservation
$2000 per person second deposit due 6/28/21
Final payment due 9/24/21
All payments can be made by check or cash.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:
Initial $1000 deposit refundable through 6/28/21, less a $500 cancellation fee
6/29/21 to 9/24/21: Cancellation charge is 50% of deposits paid
After 9/24/21 or non-appearance on departure day: 100% of cost forfeited
*Due to the nature and remoteness of this trip, travel insurance is strongly recommended

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