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Day 1 : Arrive Dar / Kigoma
Upon arrival at the International Airport you will connect with the 1330H Precision flight from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma where you will be met by our representative and transferred to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel. Set amongst acres of lush gardens and overlooking the majestic mountains of Congo and Lake Tanganyika, these delightful colonial style cottages each have a balcony overlooking the lake, an en suite bathroom, and air conditioning. Dinner will be served at the Sangara Restaurant situated in the hotel. Overnight at Kigoma Hilltop Hotel
Day 2 : Kigoma / Gombe
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the lake for boat departure to Gombe. The boat journey takes you through picturesque fishing villages and spectacular scenery to finally arrive at Gombe the smallest of Tanzania’s national parks and famous for its Chimpanzees. Accommodation is at Gombe Luxury Tented Camp designed with every comfort in mind. The spacious tents beside the lake shore are all ensuite and constructed using environmentally friendly materials. After a hot lunch at the Camp you will proceed for Chimpanzee Tracking in the forest returning to the Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 : Gombe Luxury Tented Camp
After breakfast, we depart to track the Chimpanzee’s in the forest. These remarkable mammals are as individually unique as humans and to see them going about their daily lives in their natural habitat is an unforgettable experience. If time permits you may climb to the spectacular Kakombe Water Falls. Return to the Camp for a well deserved rest and an evening spent around the campfire on the beach sharing stories of the day’s adventure.
Day 4 : Gombe Luxury Tented Camp
After a filling breakfast, we go chimp tracking. The park is also home to the olive baboon and Vervet, blue and red tail monkeys. If time allows you will climb to Jane's Peak before heading back to the Camp. Other activities on offer at the Camp include swimming on the beach, fishing and snorkeling. Dinner and overnight at Gombe Luxury Tented Camp
Day 5 : Gombe Luxury Tented Camp
Today is the last day to see the chimps in the forest. We then come back to the camp for lunch. The afternoon will be spent at leisure, snorkeling, swimming or just relaxing. Enjoy the stunning sunset over the mountains of Congo followed by dinner at the Camp.
Day 6 : Gombe / Kigoma / Dar
We depart after breakfast by boat to Kigoma. Lunch will be at Kigoma Hilltop Hotel followed by a sightseeing tour of Kigoma and Ujiji Town. After the tour you will be transferred to the Airport for the Precision flight to Dar es Salaam which departs at 1710hrs to arrive at 1955hrs. You will then connect with your international flight back home. |
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World Travel Market
EXCEL, LONDON
10th-13th November 2008
The SLA Advantage
- 24/7 support
- Guaranteed departure for a minimum of two pax
- Small group size
- Game viewing in customized safari vehicles with guaranteed window seats
- Binoculars, bird and nature books for use in all SLA safari vehicles in East Africa
- SLA's cultural meet and greet service on arrival
- Free bottled mineral water in safari vehicles
- Safari drivers with minimum certificate of KPSGA level.
GENERAL NOTES
- Luggage allowance of 15kgs per person on all flights in Kenya and Tanzania
- All prices are per person in US dollars, with guide prices given in pounds based on 1.7 exchange rate to the £ sterling
- Prices include transport and a driver/guide for the itinerary
agreed, accomodation on a shared basis and meals as stated bed &
breakfast in major towns and full board on safari.
- Christmas/New Year & Easter supplements apply, contact SLA for details
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