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Tanzania and the Great East African Migration

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13 Days | 12 Nights
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Start of Program
Aug 13, 2012
All-day arrivals at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Hotel check-in begins at 3:00 p.m.
You will be staying at the Arumeru River Lodge that night.
Location: Kilimanjaro/Arusha
Nearest airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Transportation to site: Taxis are available at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. If you choose to use this service, please negotiate a price with the driver beforehand.

End of Program
Aug 23, 2012
Departures from Kilimanjaro International Airport in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Day room check-out by 6 p.m.
You will be staying at the Losirwa Tented Camp (aka Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp) the night before.
Location: Departure
Transportation to site: The hotel can assist with transportation arrangements to the airport (additional charges might apply).
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Arumeru River Lodge was built on the site of an old coffee farm and is situated only 700 m. south of the main Arusha - Moshi road, just a 35 minutes drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport and 15 minutes away from the town of Arusha. This exclusive resort with its particular African charm is now open to welcome guests. The lodge aims to offer our guests comfortable luxurious accommodation, personalized service, great attention to detail, excellent international and local African cuisine and an inviting homely atmosphere. This magnificent new lodge is spread over 12 acres (ca. 50,000 sq.m.) of beautifully landscaped gardens and natural African bushland, bordering on a river lined with precious large old trees.

Contact info:
P.O. Box 46
USA River (Near Arusha)
Arusha, 0000 Tanzania
phone: +(255-27) 2553573
web: www.arumerulodge.com

Room amenities: 20 large, comfortable double/twin rooms with private bathrooms/WC.

Facility amenities: The main building features a wonderful large fire place in the centre with an African traditional lounge around it where you can relax in the evenings. Two restaurants; the main carvery restaurant seating up to 50 guests, and the outdoor terrace restaurant for 30 guests. Exquisite international and African cuisine. Cozy Safari Bar stocked with a wide selection of local and imported drinks. Boutique and curio shop with clothes, toiletry articles, books, African curios, Tanzanian coffees and teas. Large solar-heated swimming-pool with terrace, sunshades, sun-beds and changing rooms. Internet facilities.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: Subject to availability.
Please contact your program provider, Holbrook Travel, for additional information.

Check in time: 3:00 PM
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Type: Luxury Tented Camp

 Description: Permanent tented camp located on the northeastern part of Lake Manyara, within a short drive from the entrance to Lake Manyara National Park. The camp is actively involved in local conservation efforts and community improvement projects in the Lake Manyara area.

Contact info:
10 minutes from the Lake Manyara National Park gate
Lake Manyara, Tanzania
phone: +000000000000000000000
Room amenities: The double occupancy tents have private baths with flush toilets, hot water, mosquito nets and screens, and a porch with sitting area. Tents are built on permanent bases with beautiful thatched roofs (some tents are raised and require climbing a few steps).

Facility amenities: The camp has a restaurant, lounge bar, swimming pool, laundry services, gift shop, and a balcony with views of the Rift Valley. Electricity is provided by solar power.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
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