ZOE NAREOWNER/ TRAVEL CONSULTANTAB SAFARIS

4035941112zoe.nare@fcitravel.ca

http://www.absafaris.ca

SERENGETI MARATHON. BE PART OF THEMIGRATION

Nov 12, 2019 - Nov 23, 2019

$7413 CAD land only per person

Serengeti Safari Marathon 2019 is an event of its own uniqueness as

it's the only Marathon which runs in the famous Serengeti National Park.

The main goal is to promote domestic tourism while increasing the number

of international tourist through Sports Tourism. It is a unique platform

for promoting conservation awareness and anti-poaching campaigns to the

local communities surrounding our National Parks.

The best part is you can connect the run with bush/beaches of Zanzibar

safari in the Tanzania National Parks after finishing the marathon or before

PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE. DEPOSIT OF 25% IS REQUIRED AT TIME

OF BOOKING

BALANCE IS DUE 60 DAYS BEFORE TRAVEL DATE

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Trip Summary

RIVERTREE INN

MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE

PLANTATION LODGE

Day game drive in the Crater and overnight back in Plantation Lodge.

SPEKE BAY LODGE

Ngorongoro Crater

SPEKE BAY LODGE

MARATHON DAY

Day 5: Serengeti Safari Marathon (running 10km in Serengeti national park)

Marathon day. Overnight Speke Bay Lodge

Sunrise/ Sunset cruise by speed boat

GAME DRIVE AND TRANSFER TO RUBONDO

Rubondo National Park Tour

Rubondo tented camp

A Typical Day at Rubondo

Rubondo Island Camp

November 12 - DAY 1

November 13 - DAY 2

November 14 - DAY 4

November 15 - DAY 3

November 16 - DAY 5 MARATHON DAY

November 17 - DAY 6

November 18 - DAY 7

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Full day in Rubondo National Park Tour

Chimpanzee Habituation Experience

Fishing

Forest walks

Forest Drives

Walking Safaris

Flight to Zanzibar

HODI HODI ZANZIBAR

Zanzibar ( Prison Island and stone town tour)

FULL DAY AT HODI HODI

HODI HODI

HODI HODI

HODI HODI ZANZIBAR

Zanzibar ( Dolphin Tour and Yozani Forest)

HODI HODI

Zanzibar –Dar es salaam. Home

November 19 - DAY 8

November 20 - DAY 9

November 21 - DAY 10

November 22 - DAY 11

November 23 - DAY 12

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November 12 - DAY 1

RIVERTREE INNSet in Northern Tanzania just outside the bustling safari town of Arusha, River trees looks out toward

Mt Kilimanjaro, and is perfectly situated for exploring the abundant nature reserves that this region is

home to. The inn is a charming country estate that was once an old coffee farm, and still retains the

nostalgic air of a well-loved homestead. Sprawling ten acres of fertile greenery, the grounds are a

natural extension of Mt Meru’s sloping foothills, and offer a sanctuary for the birds and wildlife

indigenous to the area.

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MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDEFor those fascinated by the local lifestyle, an expedition on bicycle meanders through colourful village

life and rural scenery, highlighting smallholder projects that bear out the region’s coffee-growing

legacy. Zigzagging up into the hills of Mt Meru before spiralling back down to the inn, this is a two-hour

trip that can be tailored to the fitness of the individual, and is led by one of our local guides.

November 13 - DAY 2

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PLANTATION LODGEEarly morning departure from Arusha and transfer to Tarangire. Game drive in Tarangire with a picnic

lunch and late afternoon transfer to Karatu and overnight in Plantation Lodge.

Like a green oasis, The Plantation Lodge rests on the red-brown hills. The individually furnished

rooms and suites melting harmoniously into the flowering garden offer comfort and relaxation.

Everywhere you look, you can see and even feel the personal atmosphere of this owner-run lodge with

furnishings that were selected with great attention to detail. The Plantation Lodge's cordial service

leaves no wish unfulfilled. The lodge's location promises maximum safari enjoyment: a stone's throw

from the entrance to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Lake Manyara national park, and just

a short journey from the Tarangire national park and the Serengeti.

November 14 - DAY 4

Day game drive in the Crater and overnight back in Plantation Lodge.Game drives descend into the Ngorongoro Crater through a lush highland forest, with magnificent bird

life to be spotted among the different tree species. Once on the grassy crater floor, you may discover

a large variety of grazing herbivores, as well as the predators that are attracted by this abundant

supply of prey. Depending on the time of year, you may see huge flocks of pink flamingo around the

shores of the shallow Lake Magadi, while the surrounding swamp is inhabited by hippo. Safari vehicles

are closed, with glass windows and a pop-up roof. Off-road driving is not permitted.

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SPEKE BAY LODGEGame drive/ transfer over the Crater and through the Serengeti to arrive at Speke Bay lodge in the

later afternoon. Overnight in Speke bay lodge

Be one of only a few fortunate people to glide in a Hot Air Balloon over the Serengeti Plains Floating

silently above the awakening bush, while spotting wildlife and enjoying the amazing scenery of Africa,

across rivers and over numerous small villages.We do an after breakfast game viewing drive along the

Sogore River Circuit, which loops into the plains south of the Seronera River, and which is good for

possible lion, Thomson gazelle, topi, ostrich and cheetah sighting. Dinner and overnight at Speke Bay

Lodge (or similar) Lamadi Town

November 15 - DAY 3

Ngorongoro CraterAfter breakfast, taking picnic lunches with you and drive to Ngorongoro crater descend down to the

crater floor for a full day of tracking game with your guide. The crater is 610m deep and 260km² wide,

making it the largest Caldera in the world. The crater contains all the big five animals (lions, elephants,

rhinos, leopard and buffaloes), hippos, cheetah, antelopes and spotted hyena. Also in the crater you

can see different species of birds. Other game such as velvet monkey, jackal, foxes, rock and tree

hyraxes, warthog, gnu, zebra and hare. You will have your lunch f and later drive to Serengeti National

Park. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti

SPEKE BAY LODGE

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November 16 - DAY 5 MARATHON DAY

MARATHON DAYhttp://serengetisafarimarathon.or.tz/workouts/

MORE INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE LINK

Day 5: Serengeti Safari Marathon (running 10km in Serengeti nationalpark)You will wake up so early in the morning at around 5 pm and drive to Naabi entrance Gate the point

where the Marathon will take place , the Serengeti safari marathon team will pick you up to the starting

point, you will participate the marathon, this will be a half day program, you will have lunch and after

later drive to Speke bay lodge

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Marathon day. Overnight Speke Bay Lodge

November 17 - DAY 6

Sunrise/ Sunset cruise by speed boatThe feel of Mwanza is in large part determined by its geographic attributes: its proximity to Lake

Victoria, its rolling hills, and its huge, unusual rock formations, which earn its nickname Rock City.

To fully appreciate the beauty and serenity of Mwanza, take a sunset or sunrise boat ride on Lake

Victoria.

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GAME DRIVE AND TRANSFER TO RUBONDOGame drives in the Serengeti with packed lunch and to Grumeti Airstrip for afternoon Coastal flight

(16h10/16h45) to Rubondo Island Lodge

November 18 - DAY 7

Rubondo National Park TourDepart from mwanza to rubondo, Rubondo island is located on the south West corner of Lake Victoria,

the second largest fresh water lake in the world, 80 percent of the park is covered by dense forests,

providing habitats for wildlife like sitatunga, bushbucks, velvet monkeys, chimpanzee, genet cats,

spotted necked otters, and other aquatic animals such as crocodiles and hippopotamus.

Rubondo tented camp

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A Typical Day at RubondoThe very best time for rewarding game viewing is in the cooler early mornings and late afternoons,

when the animals are at their most active. Depending on the season, your day may start slightly earlier

or later, but the general pace of life on Rubondo is focused on giving you the very best possible

experience. We usually delay the start of our day until the sun penetrates the tall trees of the

rainforest that surrounds us. If you have booked a private game-viewing vehicle do discuss personal

schedule preferences with your guide.

06:00–06.30 Wake-up call with hot tea & coffee

06:30–07:30 Following breakfast, depart for a morning forest walk or a canoe safari, or leave slightly

earlier, taking a picnic breakfast with you

09:30–1130 Return to the lodge, followed by breakfast (if you wish)

12:30 Lunch

13:30–16:00 A spot of fishing or siesta time: read a book or just relax in camp while the hippo grunt in

the lake in front of you

16:00 Afternoon tea and freshly baked cakes

16:30 Depart for a guided forest walk

18:30 Arrive back at the lodge

19:30 Drinks on the beach followed by dinner under the stars

Rubondo Island CampRubondo Island Camp is the only lodge on Rubondo Island, the largest island national park in Africa.

Tropical forests provide a protected habitat for wildlife that includes sitatunga, elephant, giraffe, 200

species of birds and wild chimpanzees. The deep waters of Lake Victoria also offer spectacular fishing

for record-breaking Nile perch.

November 19 - DAY 8

Full day in Rubondo National Park Tour

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Spend your full day in Rubondo exoloring the beauty of the park, on this day you will do lake trip this

activity gives you an opportunity to enjoy bird life and aquatic life, Rubondo island is one of Tanzania

nation park famous for large number of birds, and later you will do game drive in the park.

Chimpanzee Habituation ExperienceHome to a very special group of chimpanzees whose ancestors were brought here in the 1960s as

part of an ambitious conservation project, today you can be part of the habituation process. Available

for a limited time, this is a unique opportunity to join the habituation team as they accustom the chimps

to the presence of humans and witness them up close in the wild.

FishingRubondo Island offers some of the best fishing in East Africa and is renowned worldwide among

anglers for the standard of the fishing guides and the opportunity to catch one of Africa’s biggest and

most sought-after freshwater species – the Nile perch. Catch-and-release fishing can be done from

the camp, on the beach or rocks on the shore or from a boat.

Forest walksGuided walks through the pristine equatorial forest are tailored to each guest – walks can stretch from

a one-hour stroll to full-day or multi-day hikes, incorporating a stay in the exclusive tree-house or a fly

camp on the beach. With the wildlife at eye-level, there is no better way to experience the wonders of

the island.

Forest Drives

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Daily forest drives by boat and in open vehicles are conducted by Asilia’s expert wilderness guides.

These excursions take in the breathtaking scenery, diverse vegetation and prolific bird and micro life

Walking SafarisThere is no better way to experience the African bush than on foot.

It is likely that you will get close to larger mammals with Asilia’s experienced walking guides, but this is

your chance to explore the ecosystem from the ground up, learning about animal tracks, the beetles

and bugs, the grasses, bushes and trees and the astounding bird life. If you’re interested to see what

a walking safari with Asilia is all about

Flight to ZanzibarPick up in Stone Town and transfer to Hodi Hodi for dinner and overnight

HODI HODI ZANZIBAR“ONCE YOU ARRIVE, YOU WON’T WANT TO LEAVE”

We welcome you to one of our three private boutique villas, each individually designed and offering a

range of sleeping options for parties between six to eight people.

ll of our villas boast comfortable beds, privacy, modern amenities and quick and effortless access to all

that HODI HODI has to offer, including:

STUNNING WHITE SANDY BEACHESTROPICAL GARDENS

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HONESTY BARCOCKTAIL POOLFRESH, LOCAL FOOD COOKED DAILYTEA & COFFEE STATIONWARM, CALM LAGOONSNORKELING & DIVING NEARBYEXCURSIONS

November 20 - DAY 9

Zanzibar ( Prison Island and stone town tour)After breakfast we will head out to Stone town tour

FULL DAY AT HODI HODIYour experience could include: Waking up to a dazzling pink sunrise coming over the Indian Ocean

horizon, long leisurely lie-ins, fresh tropical fruit platters, walks along the beautiful beach – an hour to

the north, or to the south, light healthy lunches, half-day boat trips watching for dolphins, an excursion

to Stone Town for shopping and sightseeing, a ride to another beach for a change of scenery,

poolside dinners of fresh seafood whilst gazing at the Southern Cross and Milky Way, the best night’s

sleep with open windows and the sound of the waves on the distant reef and, if you are lucky – the

magical full moon rise!

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HODI HODI

November 21 - DAY 10

HODI HODIAfter breakfast you will go Safari blue.

Safari blue tour in Zanzibar is a full day tour starts and ends at your hotel,

The main attractions:-

-snorkelling

-swimming

-beach relaxation on the sandbank

Diving and snorkelling on beautiful Mnemba Atol. Professional PADI dive companies, or local

fishermen' boats. Half day trip.

Day trip to Stone Town. If no time to stay overnight, a day trip is a must. We can arrange a taxi and a

guide.

Spice Tour. Visit one of the little spice farms on the island to learn about the culinary, medical and

magical uses of spices.

Fishing. Deep sea fishing with all the equipment for a full day, or just a hand-line from a local boat

whilst on a sunset cruise.

Village walk. Visit our local village of Kilima Juu with Hodi Hodi staff who live there, and bring your

learning gifts to the school.

Hire a bicycle to better explore our 10 km beach, drop into a couple of bars or restaurants on the

way.

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Other : Quad biking, horse riding, golf..

HODI HODI ZANZIBAR

November 22 - DAY 11

Zanzibar ( Dolphin Tour and Yozani Forest)It’s one of the most exciting tours in Zanzibar. The tour offers you a chance to swim with dolphins in

their natural environment. Activities to enjoy here are snorkeling and spotting different kinds of

beautiful fish.

HODI HODI

November 23 - DAY 12

Zanzibar –Dar es salaam. HomeSAD DAY, GOING BACK HOME

Depending on your International Flight Schedule, transferred to Zanzibar Airport and fly to Julius

Nyerere International Airport, in Dar es Salaam to connect with your International flight back home.

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