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Tanzania and the Great East African Migration

Program Number: 3716RJ
Start and End Dates:
6/7/2012 - 6/19/2012; 8/19/2013 - 8/31/2013; 9/9/2013 - 9/21/2013; 10/7/2013 - 10/19/2013; 1/20/2014 - 2/1/2014; 2/3/2014 - 2/15/2014; 3/3/2014 - 3/15/2014;
Duration: 12 nights
Location: Tanzania
Price starting at: $4,763.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type: Natural History Activity Level: t (see description)
Meals: 29; 10 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 9 Dinners    
Meal Options: Low Fat; Vegetarian    

Each year two million animals migrate between the plains of the Serengeti in Tanzania and Maasai Mara in Kenya, a journey of 800 miles. The migration is dramatic — considered to be the largest movement of wildlife on earth. Witness the highlights of the migration from strategically placed mobile tented camps and study this phenomena and its impact on the land, the animals and the people living on the periphery of the migration route. Visit the Ngorongoro crater and the Olduvai Gorge, (The Cradle of Mankind), as we follow in the hoof prints of the migrating animals.




Highlights

• Look for the “Big Five” while following the animals of the Great Migration.
• Learn about the contribution of Louis and Mary Leakey to our understanding of our primeval ancestors during a field trip to Olduvai Gorge.
• At a Maasai village and a rural community, learn how the migration impacts the lives of the indigenous people living on the periphery of the migration.



Activity Particulars

Transportation in 4x4 safari vehicles on unpaved, bumpy, dusty roads in the game parks. Outside of game parks travel on paved roads.



Please refer to the daily schedule on the Road Scholar website or contact the Program Provider if you plan on making your own flights for correct arrival and departure dates. Group size is limited to 18.




Date Specific Information

6-7-2012

April to June--The great migration follows the rains into the western Serengeti. Groups during this time will spend two nights in the Central Serengeti followed by two nights in the Western Serengeti. This is also mating season for wildebeest who bellow and grunt to advertise their presence, creating a cacophony of sound. This departure follows the 2012 version of the program and does not include visits to Tarangire National Park. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for this date.



8-19-2013, 9-9-2013, 10-7-2013

Mid July to Nov
Dry season, with light rains starting in October and November. The grass is dried and short, and animals congregate around waterholes and rivers.



Itinerary Summary

Arrival Arusha, 1 night; drive to Tarangire National Park, 2 nights; drive to Lake Manyara, 1 night; drive to Ngorongoro Conservancy and Ngorongoro Crater, 2 nights; drive to Central Serengeti, 2 nights; drive to Southern Serengeti, 2 nights; fly to Arusha for overnight departure.



Overnight flight from the U.S.A.
1 night
Arrival Arusha
1 night
Coach to Tarangire National Park
2 nights

A lecture on the political, economic and social issues of Tanzania provides a solid introduction to the country. After bidding farewell to scenic Arusha, journey southwest to one of the country’s largest protected areas—the Tarangire National Park. Lectures and game drives focus on the large population of elephants that inhabit the park; though ample birding and additional game viewing opportunities are also expected.



Coach to Lake Manyara
1 night
Coach to Ngorongoro Crater
2 nights

Visits to a local community, school and a Maasai village offer opportunities for authentic cultural interaction in and around Lake Manyara. Continue to the Ngorongoro Conservancy in preparation for game drives in the crater the following day.



Coach to Central Serengeti
2 nights

A field trip takes you to the historical Olduvai Gorge where an expert tells the story of Louis and Mary Leakey, who in the 1950s pioneered the excavation work carried on by their family here today. Continue to Central Serengeti where wildebeest can be seen crossing the open plains, evidence that the migration has begun. Look for lion, cheetah, leopard and hyena in close attendance as the migrating animals continue their journey to the Masai Mara.



Coach to Southern Serengeti
2 nights
Flight to Arusha
Departure on overnight flight to the U.S.A.
1 night

From Central to Southern Serengeti is a continuous game drive only interrupted by a field trip to the Serengeti Wildlife Headquarters and Education Center. A representative from the Wildlife Service will address the group on the work being done to counter poaching associated with the migration. We anticipate witnessing the birthing of a wildebeest in the Ndutu area where over 300,000 wildebeest will be born.




Tanzania

Much of the 23,000-square-mile Serengeti plain lies within the borders of Tanzania. This vast expanse of savanna is the site of the largest and longest overland migration in the world. In a biannual event, more than 2 million herbivores, including more than 1 million blue wildebeest traveling in herds of thousands, follow the autumn rains 500 miles south across the Mara River to Tanzania, where they remain until the return journey in the spring.
Accommodations
Arusha: Modern hotel with landscaped grounds. Tarangire National Park: Modern hotel with views of Mount Meru. Lake Manyara: Lodge on the ridge above Lake Manyara. Ngorongoro Conservancy: Wildlife lodge on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Central Serengeti: Luxury tented camp close to wildlife viewing. Southern Serengeti: Luxury tented camp close to wildlife viewing.
Meals and Lodgings
   Arumeru River Lodge
  Kilimanjaro/Arusha, Tanzania 2 nights
   Olerai Tented Camp
  Western Serengeti, Tanzania 2 nights
   Oltepesi Central Camp
  Central Serengeti, Tanzania 2 nights
   Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
  Ngorongoro, Tanzania 1 night
   Rift Valley Photographic Lodge
  Lake Manyara, Tanzania 3 nights
 Arumeru River Lodge
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 allowed: Yes
  Additional nights prior: Subject to availability. Please contact your program provider, Holbrook Travel, for additional information.
  Check in time: 3:00 PM

 Olerai Tented Camp
Type: Tents
  Description: Seasonal tented camps offer guests the opportunity to maximize their safari experience by following the animals as they move through the Serengeti during the year.
  Contact info: Western Serengeti
00000,   Tanzania
phone: +(255-27) 2508790
web: www.africanconservancycompany.com
  Room amenities: Tents have private bathrooms (with flush toilet, wash basin, and bucket showers), wrought iron beds, dressing table with mirror, carpets, verandah with lounge chairs and a coffee table, and a luggage rack.
  Facility amenities: Dining tent and a campfire area with seating.
  Smoking allowed: No

 Oltepesi Central Camp
Type: Tents
  Description: Seasonal tented camps offer guests the opportunity to maximize their safari experience by following the animals as they move through the Serengeti during the year.
  Contact info: Mobile Tented Camp
Serengeti,   Tanzania
phone: +(255-27) 2508790
web: www.africanconservancycompany.com
  Room amenities: Tents have private bathrooms (with flush toilet, wash basin, and bucket showers), wrought iron beds, dressing table with mirror, carpets, verandah with lounge chairs and a coffee table, and a luggage rack.
  Facility amenities: Dining tent and a campfire area with seating.
  Smoking allowed: No

 Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Type: Lodge
  Description: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge is perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater at 7,500 feet above sea level (with a 2,000 feet sheer drop down to the crater floor), with spectacular and unsurpassed views over the crater's great bowl. Its 75 rooms are centrally heated, and the lounge features a fireplace and panoramic windows that give on to a terrace serving as an observation deck for the crater below.
  Contact info: Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro,  0000 Tanzania
phone: +00000000000000
  Facility amenities: The 75 rooms at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge are simple but nicely decorated and come ensuite with bathroom facilities. The Lodge was the first in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area thus had the preference in picking the best location, which boasts superb panoramic views of the whole crater.
  Smoking allowed: No

 Rift Valley Photographic Lodge
Type: Lodge
  Description: Rift Valley Photographic Lodge is located in the world-renowned Rift Valley and surrounded by the most sought after photographic safari destinations. The lodge is set high, in a bush-cloaked ridge, with magnificent views over Lake Manyara. Rift Valley Lodge is designed according to the circular motif of a traditional Masai village offering international sophistication with raw African beauty. The main lodge is built around an ancient Baobab tree in true Masai village style, with each public area designed as an individual unit with spectacular views over Lake Manyara. Relax in the lounge, enjoy fine dining in the restaurant or have sundowners at the bar, adjacent to the deck surrounding the baobab and overlooking the pool area.
  Contact info: PO BOX 2089
Arusha,   Tanzania
phone: +(255-75) 2461088
web: riftvalleylodge.com/
  Facility amenities: Leading from the lodge by walkways, the lodge features individual private chalets, each with uninterrupted views, private verandas and on suite facilities. Furnished in rich leather, the units captivate the “African Bush” atmosphere. •10 Chalets •Central lounge, restaurant, bar •Swimming pool and sundeck •Daily excursions •Satellite TV (in communal areas only)
  Smoking allowed: No


Travel Details
  Start of Program:
All-day arrivals at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Hotel check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. You will be staying at Arumeru River Lodge that night.
  End of Program:
Departures from Kilimanjaro International Airport in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Hotel day room check-out by 6 p.m. You will be staying at Rift Valley Photographic Lodge the night before.
  Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry into Tanzania. For more information please contact the Tanzanian Embassy in Washington DC 2139 R Street NW Washington D.C. 20008 Tel: 202-939-6123/5/7at www.tanzaniaembassy-us.org/
  Required innoculations:
Yes: Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry into Tanzania. Travelers planning to visit Tanzania need to get vaccinated at least 10 days prior to arriving in the country (the amount of time required for the vaccine to take effect). Please review the Center for Disease Control's list of travel recommendations with a personal physician no later than 6 weeks prior to travel. Their information can be accessed by calling 1-800-CDC-INFO or on their website www.cdc.gov
  Parking availability:
NA
Transportation (For Independent Travelers)
To Start of Program
  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.
  From End of Program
  Location:  Departure
  Transportation from site: The hotel can assist with transportation arrangements to the airport (additional charges might apply).


Required innoculations:

Yes: Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry into Tanzania. Travelers planning to visit Tanzania need to get vaccinated at least 10 days prior to arriving in the country (the amount of time required for the vaccine to take effect). Please review the Center for Disease Control's list of travel recommendations with a personal physician no later than 6 weeks prior to travel. Their information can be accessed by calling 1-800-CDC-INFO or on their website www.cdc.gov

Elevation Note: Elevations of up to 8,000 feet at Ngorongoro Crater.
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.


Daily Schedule

Day 1: Depart U.S.A. for Africa - Overnight flight.
(Thursday, June 7)
   
 In Transit: Board your overnight flight to Africa.

Day 2: Arrive to Kilimanjaro Airport -
Transfer to Arusha.
(Friday, June 8)
   
 Evening: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. After clearing Immigrations and Customs, please look for the Road Scholar representative who will be waiting outside the secured arrivals area with an Road Scholar sign (applies to group flights).

Transfer to Arusha.
Arrive at the lodge and check-in.
   
Accommodations: Arumeru River Lodge

Day 3: Arusha-
Program Orientation/Field Trip to Arusha National Park.
(Saturday, June 9)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast at lodge.
 Morning: Program Orientation.

Field trip to the Arusha National Park. This small park has open savanna, forest, lakes, a volcanic crater and the impressive Mt. Meru, the smaller sibling of Kilimanjaro. The park is a wonderful preview of the game viewing to come. Be on the lookout for colobus monkeys and flamingos and the great photo opportunities afforded by these two species.
 Lunch: Boxed lunch in the park.
 Afternoon: Return to the lodge.

Time at leisure to enjoy the beautiful gardens of the lodge. Swim, bird watch, photograph the small resident antelope, or just relax.

Lecture: History and Current Issues. Tanzania's Unique Role in East Africa.
 Dinner: Dinner at lodge.
   
Accommodations: Arumeru River Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Western Serengeti -
Fly to Serengeti/Game Drive
(Sunday, June 10)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel.
 Morning: Flight from Arusha to Serengeti.

Arrive in Serengeti and transfer to tented camp.
 Lunch: Lunch at camp.
 Afternoon: Time at leisure.
Afternoon game drive.

During June and July the lush grass plains of the Western Serengeti will quickly become denuded as the Western flank of the migration moves through this area. The concentration of both adult and juvenile wildebeest, zebra and gazelle is a breathtaking sight. For the wildebeest this is the end of their mating season and the loud calls of the males adds to the excitement of the game drives in this region in what is known as a migration hotspot.

Return to the camp.
 Dinner: Dinner at camp.
 Evening: Lecture: The Great Migration
   
Accommodations: Olerai Tented Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Western Serengeti -
Game drives - Focus on Hippos, Crocodiles, and Birds
(Monday, June 11)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast at camp.
 Morning: Morning game drive.

The Grumeti River cuts across the northern boundary of the Western Serengeti and is the first major obstacle facing the animals as they make their way to the promised land of the Masai Mara. With good rains, crossing of the Grumeti River becomes a risky business with large Nile crocodiles submerged in the murky waters. To experience the frenzy of a crossing is one of nature’s rare events and should be celebrated if you are fortunate enough to be at the right place, at the right time to witness this spectacle.

Return to the camp.
 Lunch: Lunch at camp.
 Afternoon: Time at leisure.

Afternoon game drive with a focus on the resident hippos and crocodiles that frequent the two rivers and the pools in this region. Birds are attracted to the riverine areas and offer a welcome respite from the concentration on the large animals of the migration.

Return to the camp.
 Dinner: Dinner at camp.
 Evening: Presentation: Is the Future of the Migration in Jeopardy?
   
Accommodations: Olerai Tented Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Central Serengeti -
Game Drives/Monitoring and Protecting Wildlife
(Tuesday, June 12)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast at camp.
 Morning: Transfer south with a game drive to the Serengeti Education Center where a short self-guided walking trail is lined with exhibits of the Serengeti’s history, ecology, peoples and conservation.

Lecture: The Role of the Rangers and Staff of the Serengeti National Park in Monitoring and Protecting the Wildlife of the Park
 Lunch: Box lunch at the Serengeti Education Center.
 Afternoon: Continue with game drive to the Central camp where the open grasslands are interspersed with small rocky outcrops, home to small mammals and reptiles that are not touched by the migration. This is also hyena country which brings into focus the scavengers of the migration and their role as the ‘waste management specialists’ of the migration.

Time at leisure.
Pre-dinner presentation of the wildebeest and their adaptation mechanisms
 Dinner: Dinner at Camp.
   
Accommodations: Oltepesi Central Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Central Serengeti -
Game Drives/Searching for Big Cats
(Wednesday, June 13)
   
 Breakfast: Early morning breakfast at camp.
 Morning: Game drive in search of the big cats (lion and cheetah,) with site lecture, "Do the lion follow the migration, fact or fiction?"
 Lunch: Lunch at camp.
 Afternoon: Time at leisure.

Game drive in search of the unsung little creatures of the Serengeti (for example the dung beetle) and the vital role they play the overall ecology of the migration.
 Dinner: Dinner at camp.
   
Accommodations: Oltepesi Central Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Ngorongoro -
Olduvai Gorge Archeological Site/Ngorongoro Crater
(Thursday, June 14)
   
 Breakfast: Early morning breakfast at camp.
 Morning: Transfer with game drive from the Serengeti National Park to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at the "Cradle of Mankind" for a field trip to Olduvai Gorge's famous archeological site. Site lecture: Louis and Mary Leakey and the Discovery of Homo Habilis
 Lunch: Picnic lunch at Olduvai Gorge.
 Afternoon: Transfer to lodge with your first view of the Ngorongoro Crater. The view of the crater from the rim is truly one of nature's great spectacles -- thousands of animals choreographed on a 360 degree "stage" 12 miles in diameter that is the crater floor.

Pre-dinner presentation on the Ngorongoro Conservation area and the formation of the crater.
 Dinner: Dinner at lodge.
   
Accommodations: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater/Transfer to Lake Manyara
(Friday, June 15)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast at the lodge.
 Morning: Descend into the crater in the 4x4 vehicles for a full morning game drive among one of the most unique concentrations of wildlife on earth. Viewing animals from so close with a backdrop of the wall of the crater provides outstanding photo opportunities.
 Lunch: Box lunch.
 Afternoon: Ascend from the crater floor to the rim - drive through highland forest before descending the wall of the Great African Rift Valley.

Arrive at the lodge, built in a style reminiscent of a Maasai village, situated on a high ridge with beautiful views of Lake Manyara.
 Dinner: Dinner at lodge.
   
Accommodations: Rift Valley Photographic Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Lake Mayara -
Village Visits/Cultural Interaction
(Saturday, June 16)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast at lodge.
 Morning: Presentation: Rural Tanzania the Old and the New, Retaining the Traditional Lifestyle in a Modern Village.

Visit to a local school for interaction with the students followed by walking orientation of Mto Wa Mbu Village to meet a variety of the village folk as they go about their daily tasks.
 Lunch: Lunch in village with local family.
 Afternoon: Time at leisure.

Late afternoon visit to a Maasai village to experience the simple and uncluttered lifestyle of the Maasai.
 Dinner: Dinner at lodge.
   
Accommodations: Rift Valley Photographic Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Lake Manyara -
In Search of Tree Climbing Lions/Interaction with Locals
(Sunday, June 17)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast at lodge.
 Morning: Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park in search of the famous tree climbing lions.
 Lunch: Lunch at lodge.
 Afternoon: Time at leisure.

Late afternoon return to the village to interact with the locals at the end of their working day.
 Dinner: Farewell dinner at lodge with a Maasai flavor!
   
Accommodations: Rift Valley Photographic Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Depart to U.S. -
Excursion to Shanga Beads/Day room in Arusha
(Monday, June 18)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast at lodge.
 Morning: Depart for Arusha.

Excursion to Shanga Beads: learn about their mission and visit their gallery.
 Lunch: Lunch at Shanga Beads.
 Afternoon: Transfer to hotel for day room accommodations. Participants will be able to rest, finish packing luggage, or freshen up before catching a night flight to the U.S.
Lecture and snacks at the hotel.
 Evening: Transfer to the Kilimanjaro International Airport and check-in for flight to the U.S.
   
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 13: Arrive to the USA.
(Tuesday, June 19)
   
 Arrive To: Arrive to the USA.
Important information about your itinerary: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

Suggested Reading List


Africa, The Serengeti


Author: George Casey (Director), James Earl Jones (Narrator)


Description: A dazzling 40-minute IMAX documentary of the wildebeests' year-long migration in the Serengeti and Masai Mara.



African Wildlife


Author: Raymond Leung (Illustrator), James Kavanaugh


Description: Slip this laminated foldout guide in your pocket for quick reference in the field.



Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania


Author: Dale Zimmerman, Donald Turner, David Pearson


Description: Ideal for the Serengeti, this field guide features 124 stunning color plates.



Bradt Safari Guide Northern Tanzania with Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar


Author: Philip Briggs


Description: A compact, practical overview of the history, wildlife and attractions of northern Tanzania, including the Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Olduvai, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar.



Culture Smart, Tanzania


Author: Quintin Winks


Description: This pocket guide introduces local local customs, etiquette and culture.



Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna


Author: Joseph Lenasolai Lekuton & Herman Viola


Description: Although this short memoir is written for young adults, it will appeal to adults of all ages. Lekuton, a Maasai, details his childhood in Kenya as a member of a poor tribe, living a traditional nomadic lifestyle. He contrasts the freedoms and tribal culture of his early childhood with life at a missionary boarding school and his eventual move to the U.S. to pursue a college education.



Green Hills of Africa


Author: Ernest Hemingway


Description: Hemingway and his wife set out on a two-month East African safari. This classic brings culture, customs and natural beauty of the area to life in beautiful, descriptive personal prose.



Insight Guides Tanzania & Zanzibar


Author: Insight Guides


Description: Part of the Insight Guide Series, this book contains a wealth of information about Tanzania and Zanzibar. Filled with maps, information and great photos.



Into Africa, With a New Postcript


Author: Craig Packer


Description: Packer writes of a year in the field, from studying primates at Gombe to the lions of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.



Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals


Author: Jonathan Kingdon


Description: An artist and biologist, Kingdon provides both delightful full-color illustra-tions and informative text for this great guide.



Lonely Planet Tanzania Country Guide


Author: Lonely Planet


Description: Following in the tradition of Lonely Planet's country guide publications, this book provides a nice overview of Tanzania, its people, and its many attractions.



Mammals of Africa Including Madagascar (Collins Field Guide).


Author: Theodore Hattenorth, Robert W. Hayman, and Helmut Diller


Description: This book is considered the "Bible" of animal guides by some travelers.



Ngorongoro


Author: Reinhard Kunkel


Description: Kunkel's three hundred stunning photographs celebrate the abundant wildlife of the crater and surrounding conservation area. Kunkel has been traveling and photographing in the region since 1973.



Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tourist Map and Guide


Author: Harms IC Verlag


Description: The entire conservation area at a scale of 1:230,000, with a nicely detailed topographic map of the crater itself on the reverse.



Serengeti National Park Map


Author: Ma Company (Tanzania)


Description: This detailed, full-color sketch map of the Serengeti ecosystem includes camps, lodges, watercourses, habitat and topography.



Serengeti, Natural Order on the African Plain


Author: Mitsuaki Iwago


Description: This handsomely produced volume by the celebrated Tokyo photographer features 300 full-color images of the Serengeti plains. Beautiful and timeless, it's one of our favorite photo collections.



Tales from Tanzania: A Mostly True Story


Author: Scott Balows


Description: Balows' keen ear for dialogue and wry perspective make Tales From Tanzania a must read for anyone who's ever (or, for that matter, never) traveled with a group of strangers. A highly entertaining account of the comic human safari.



Tanzania Map


Author: Nelles


Description: A clear, double-sided map of Tanzania, with neighboring Rwanda and Burundi, at a scale of 1:1,500,000.



The Africans


Author: David Lamb


Description: As bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times, Lamb logged over 300,000 miles in Africa. He talked to presidents and guerrilla leaders, university professors and witch doctors. Part travelogue, part contemporary history, this is still one of the best overviews of modern-day Africa (published in 1987).



The Safari Companion: A Guide to Watching African Mammals


Author: Richard Estes


Description: Specifically written for those interested in understanding behavior of the animals they see on safari. This text includes icons, tables and a thorough glossary.



The Tree Where Man Was Born


Author: Peter Matthiessen


Description: This classic portrait of East Africa, enthralling in its detail on nature and daily life, takes in the Maasai, Ngorongoro, the Kenyan highlands and Mathies-sen's field trips, safaris and adventures in the Serengeti.



The Worlds of a Maasai Warrior, An Autobiography


Author: Ole Saitoti


Description: aitoti looks back on his life among the Maasai as spokesperson for the tribe and one of their first safari guides, bridging several worlds with tremendous grace.



West with the Night


Author: Beryl Markham


Description: Markham evokes the landscapes, people and wildlife of East Africa in engross-ing detail in this memoir of adventures as a bush pilot in 1930s Kenya, a Lon-gitude favorite.



Wildlife of East Africa


Author: Martin B. Withers, David Hosking


Description: This compact guide to 475 common species of birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, trees and flowers of East Africa features full-color photographs with detailed descriptions on facing pages.





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