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•Intimatesafarigroupslimitedtojust24Tauckguests;6-passenger,open-topvehicleswithwindowseatsforeveryoneongamedrivesledbyexpertsafariguides!

•Two-nightstaysinthelegendarySerengetiNationalParkandMasaiMaragamereserve,plustwonightsinAmboseliNationalPark,withprivatedailygamedrives

•HotairballoonrideatdawnovertheMasaiMaragamereserve,followedbyachampagnebreakfast

•VisitstotheSweetwaterChimpanzeeSanctuaryandtheWilliamHoldenAnimalOrphanage

•OvernightinalodgebuiltintotherimofNgorongoroCraterforgreatviewsofthewildlife-richwilderness

•Visitstolocalvillagesandaweavingdemonstration

•Airporttransfersuponarrivalanddepartureasnoted

•36meals(12breakfasts,12lunches,12dinners);gratuitiestolocalguides,servicecharges,admissionsfees,taxesandporterage

Tauck Value Includes: 1. Arrive ArushA, TAnzAniATour begins: Serena Mountain Village, Arusha. Transfers are included from Kilimanjaro International Airport to the Serena Mountain Village, Arusha, for an overnight stay.

2. LAke MAnyArA nATionAL PArkKick off your amazing African safari* by setting out on a four-night safari to Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti plains, traveling through Lake Manyara National Park for your first unforgettable experience at wildlife viewing. Along with abundant giraffes, baboons and elephants, Lake Manyara is home to a multitude of birds, including great birds of prey. Continue on to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to an estimated 30,000 large mammals. Please join us for a welcome reception and dinner at your lodge; built directly into the rim of vast Ngorongoro Crater, it overlooks the caldera’s lush, wildlife-rich floor far below. Meals BLD

3. ngorongoro CrATerExperience the Africa of bygone days when you explore the “lost world” of Ngorongoro Crater, believed by many to have been Africa’s original “Garden of Eden.” Within this dormant volcano’s walls lie short grasslands, swamps, forests and a freshwater lake, inspiring the continual migration of animals. From aboard

kenyA & TAnzAniA: A CLAssiC sAfAri

Tauck’s safari in Kenya and Tanzania includes game drives in the Serengeti and an opportunity to meet the Maasai.

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Masai Mara Game Reserve

Serengeti National Park

Nairobi

Ngorongoro Crater Arusha

LakeManyaraNational

Park

Maximum Elevation: 8,000 ft.

TANZANIA

KENYA

Mount Kenya Safari Club

AmboseliNational Park

your four-wheel-drive vehicle, you’ll have an opportunity to spot Africa’s renowned Big Five – buffalo, elephant, leopard, the black-maned lion and the endangered, rare black rhinoceros – as well as herds of zebras, wildebeests and gazelles. A picnic lunch in the crater will be a highlight of your day. Meals BLD

4. oLduvAi gorge / serengeTiA memorable day begins with a visit to Olduvai Gorge; it was here that archaeologists Louis and Mary Leakey discovered the fossilized remains of some of the earliest known human species. Enjoy game viewing as you drive to your wilderness lodge in Serengeti National Park; be prepared for bumps and bounces along the unpaved roads. No matter how rough the ride, wait until you see your safari lodge in the Serengeti – it’s newly built for unprecedented pampering in the heart of the “savanna....ahhhh.” Meals BLD

5. serengeTi nATionAL PArkMorning and afternoon game drives take you into the golden Serengeti savanna today. The Serengeti ecosystem is one of the oldest on Earth, where diverse habitats sustain an abundance of flora and fauna. You may spot numerous prides of lions,

Meet the residents of the William Holden Animal Orphanage and the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya; and picnic al fresco in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania’s “Garden of Eden.”

zebras, hyenas, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, black rhinoceros, hippos, buffalo, jackals, gazelles and primates. Enjoy the evening under the backdrop of an African sunset and savor a taste of Pan-African cuisine during a leisurely dinner. Meals BLD

6. AMboseLi nATionAL PArkFly to Arusha this morning for a chance to explore the sights near Kilimanjaro National Park. Dominating the skyline is majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, peaking over surrounding landscapes from more than 15,000 feet up. We’re headed for Kenya this afternoon for a two-night stay in Amboseli National Park. Its savanna grasslands spread across the Kenya / Tanzania border attracting herds of free-ranging elephants and other wildlife. Meals BLD

7. gAMe drives in AMboseLi Your lodge is ideally located in the heart of Amboseli, offering abundant opportunities to see the wildlife that make their homes here. Elephants, hippos and buffaloes frequent the park’s nearby

WOW!WOW!WOW!

“What a trip! We loved our Tanzania and Kenya safari. The

weather was perfect and the animal sights were fantastic. The

places we stayed at and our drivers were wonderful as well. But the

best and greatest part of this trip was our Tauck Director! What a

guide... warm, friendly and humorous and the best tour guide we

have ever had... and we have been on many trips. She made the

trip the memorable trip that it was.” – V. Zadura, Illinois

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emerald-green swamps and grazing antelopes can be spotted in the flat grasslands, along with jackals, warthogs, baboons and monkeys. Dine at your leisure tonight. Meals BLD

8. MT. kenyA / AniMAL orPhAnAgeA morning flight brings you to your next destination, the legendary Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club. Straddling the Equator, the Club was founded in 1959 by late film star William Holden and has since attracted fame and attention as a mecca for celebrities. Become acclimated with the area during lunch and an Equatorial demonstration, followed by an afternoon visit to the nearby animal orphanage and education center. Meals BLD

Follow in the footsteps of the “Big 5” in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, and visit the village of Nanyuki, Kenya, where colorful cultural traditions are woven into the landscapes.

9. sweeTwATers ChiMPAnzee sAnCTuAryWe have an exciting day planned for you as we take an excursion to the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, dedicated to preserving natural habitats for the conservation of endangered species. In addition to the rescued chimpanzees that have found sanctuary here, this protected reserve boasts the largest resident black rhino population in East Africa. Look for them and other elite members of the Big Five during today’s game drives. Meals BLD

10. viLLAge weAversSee local villagers shear, spin, dye and weave sheep’s wool by hand to create colorful rugs, sweaters and shawls on a visit to Nanyuki, then return to your club-like resort for time at leisure. Complimentary activities include tennis, lawn bowling, croquet and swimming; other activities, from golf and fishing to horseback riding are available at an additional cost. Meals BLD

11. MAsAi MArA reservePack your Tauck duffle bag for a two-night stay in tented accommodations at the Fairmont Mara Safari Club. Touch down to a personal welcome by a Maasai warrior, then get ready for an eye-opening evening game drive on the Mara plains. Meals BLD

12. bALLoon ride over The MAsAi MArA Rise early for an exciting hot air balloon* flight as dawn breaks over wildlife herds that roam the Masai Mara reserve, capped by an intimate champagne breakfast served in the bush. A final game drive this evening precedes our farewell dinner at your tented camp – the perfect ending to an amazing safari! Meals BLD

13. nAirobi / Journey hoMeFly to Nairobi this morning for your journey home. We have reserved a day room for you at the Nairobi Serena Hotel; depart the hotel for the airport after dinner. Allow 3 hours for flight check-in. Tour ends: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Meals BLD

HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHTThefeelingofrisingupoverKenya’svastMasaiMaragamereserveaboardahotairballoonasdawnbreaksis,well...indescribable.Asyoufloatoverthegrassyplainsdottedwithwaterpools,youspyAfricanwildlifelivingtheirpartinthecircleoflife,andasmileofwonderplaysuponyourface.YoulandforatrulyunforgettablechampagnebreakfastintheAfricanbush–allincludedwithyouramazingTaucksafari!

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13 dAys froM $6,080* PLus AirfAre(12 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches & 12 Dinners)

begins ArushAJan 16, 30 Feb 13, 27 Mar 13 Apr 10 May 8, 22

Jun 5, 19 Jul 3, 17, 31 Aug 14, 28 Sep 11, 25 Oct 9, 23 Nov 6 Dec 18

Go to www.tauck.com for up-to-the-minute space availability; additional departure dates may become available as these sell out.

Group size limited to 24! All departures are limited to 24 guests to ensure a more intimate safari experience!

International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air, in coach or business, for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).

Hot Air Balloon Experience Included. The price of your journey includes a hot air balloon adventure over the Masai Mara on Day 12… a $470 value!

*Activities marked with an asterisk (*) are at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.

Please ask about additional hotel nights before or after your tour and about our comprehensive Guest Protection Product.

fine hoTeLs / greAT LoCATionsNight 1 Serena Mountain Arusha, Tanzania

Village, ArushaNight 2,3 Ngorongoro Ngorongoro Crater,

Serena Safari Lodge TanzaniaNight 4,5 Bilila Lodge Kempinski Serengeti National

Park, TanzaniaNight 6,7 Amboseli Serena Lodge Amboseli Nat’l Park, KenyaNight 8,9,10 Fairmont Mount Kenya Nanyuki,

Safari Club KenyaNight 11,12 Fairmont Mara Safari Club Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

NGORONGOROSERENASAFARILODGEBuiltrightintotherimofadormantvolcano,highabovethewildlife-richflooroftheNgorongoroCrater,youraccommodationsareinclusteredboulder-builtbuildingslinkedbyrope-lashedtimberwalkwaysthatskirtthebuttressedrootsofancientliana-hungtrees.

FAIRMONTMOUNTKENYASAFARICLUBIt’snotjustitsdramaticsettingontheEquatoroverlookingmajesticMountKenyathatmakesyourtwo-nightstayheresomemorable;it’salsotheclub’selegantold-worldcharmandgraciousservicethatmakeyoufeellikeoneofthemanycelebritieswhofrequentthisexclusiveAfricanretreat.

FAIRMONTMARASAFARICLUBSpendtwomagicalnightsinluxuriousensuitetents,superblyfurnishedandequippedwithpermanentbathrooms.PrivategameviewingdecksthatopenuptotheMaraRiverpromiseregularsightingsofcomicalhipposandwarycrocodilesfromdawnuntildusk.

January – February; June – December*LAND PRICE R ON-TOUR AIR (4 flights) U TOTAL PER PERSON

Double $7215 R $975 U $8190 Single $7709 R $975 U $8684 Triple N/A R N/A U N/A

March – May*LAND PRICE R ON-TOUR AIR (4 flights) U TOTAL PER PERSON

Double $6080 R $910 U $6990 Single $6574 R $910 U $7484 Triple N/A R N/A U N/A

BILILALODGEKEMPINSKIcelebratesthetreasuresofSerengetiNationalParkwithauthenticdecorandamazingviews.