FEBRUARY TRIP - CALVING SEASON
Africa is the heart of the world, and nowhere else can you find so many wild animals in their daily battle as part of the circle of life.
From $5890
Tanzania is one of the most authentic and untouched places in Africa. It‘s home to the last great migration on Earth, as almost two million Wildebeest follow the rain in an endless circle from Tanzania to Kenya and back. Explorer's Elite will show a new experience of Tanzania's Wildlife.
From the high caldera of Ngorongoro, to the planes of the Serengeti, our natural world safari will provide an adrenalin-packed and awe-inspiring adventure.
Our expedition to this magical land is focused in the best time of the year - and that‘s when the great migration arrives to its southern-most part for a once in a year occasion - the calving season. In this time, 250,000 Gnu mothers give birth within 3 week period. That insane action attracts many of the savannah‘s predators on a feast like no other.
LATITUDE: around 2° south
SIZE: 947,303 km2 (365,756 sq mi)
HUMAN POPULATION: 55,000,000
GNU POPULATION: 2,500,000
CAPITAL: Dodoma
TEMP. DURING STAY: +26°C / 78°F
OUR EXPEDITION
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Super Comfort
Explorer's Elite provides premium comfort for adventure-seeking travelers. The all-inclusive accomodation cover top lodges and delicious meals. We also supply comfortable customized safari vehicles, with space for four people per vehicle. We strive to provide top comfort travel amenities, including VIP airport service, so you can enjoy your expedition worry-free.
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Exclusive Access
Our trips include top level expert guides, visa and park fees, and unlimited game drives mileage. Our experienced drivers observe patterns in animal behavior and help us reach the best views and best possible shots. This gives us the flexibility to follow the wildlife activity and access live-action nature shows, right before our eyes.
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Team of Experts
This expedition is guided by renowned and award-winning wildlife photographer, Roie Galitz, and his team of professionals. While enjoying the journey you will learn more about this region and its incredible inhabitants, and experience a close up and intimate encounter with them, witnessing the best “nature film” you’ve ever seen.
“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position
in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.”
- Bill Bryson
EXCLUSIVE AMENITIES
WILDLIFE
 Lions (Panthera Leo)King of the Jungle and the biggest cat on earth. Living in prides on a vast area, each pride consists of 14 lions and lionesses on average. The females do most of the hunting and the males can help with the bigger and more complicated prey. |  Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)The world’s fastest land animal is truly built for speed. Within 3 seconds, a Cheetah can reach 60 mph and can run up to 70 mph for short bursts. They will only eat prey they’ve hunted by themselves. |  Baboon (Papio anubis)These intelligent monkeys have wonderfully complex social structures and behaviors. The Baboons, alongside with other monkeys of Tanzania, will provide countless funny and exciting moments. |
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 Hyena Crocuta crocuta)The Hyena has a bad reputation, unrightfully so, mostly because of the Lion King movie. These fascinating mammals are matriarchal by nature and posses some of the most intriguing characteristics in the the animal kingdom. They are true survivors and thrive where no-one else does. |  Leopards (Panthera pardus)This strong cat is mostly nocturnal, meaning it’s primarily active at night. Its hunting strategy relies mostly on stealth - a leopard can sneak up on its prey within several feet unnoticed. It will then carry its prey up an acacia tree, which can reach up to three times its own body-weight. |  Black Rhino (Diceros bicornis)The endangered Black Rhino is part of the "Big Five" safari animals. Despite their herbivore diet and limited predators (due to their massive size), Black Rhinos are known to be aggressive. |
 Zebra (Equus quagga)The beautiful Zebras migrate alongside the Wildebeest and guide them towards the rains. They are intelligent and maintain a very high guard against the predators around them. |  African Elephant (Loxodonta africana)The world’s largest land animal is the true giant of the savannah. Herds of dozens of elephants roam together, in search of food and water. |  Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)The tallest mammal on earth, reaching heights of up to 20 feet! We will encounter many of these majestic creatures during our expedition. |
ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival/Ngorongoro
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro, our airport representative will welcome you and assist with the custom and immigration procedures to ensure speedy airport departure (your visa fee is included in the price). After obtaining your visa, you will be assisted to our long Toyota Landcruisers, our vehicle for the duration of our adventure. We've customized our jeeps, with only 3 people per vehicle and removed windows, you’ll have unparalleled comfort and freedom of motion. We have power outlets so you can recharge and a cooler for beer. You’ll also meet your driver and guide; he’s your eyes as he’s usually the one that finds the wildlife. From the airport, we'll drive to a supermarket so you can buy whatever snacks and treats you’d like for the upcoming days. We will sleep in a village named Karatu, at the entrance to Ngorongoro Conservatioon Area.
Day 2 Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, we will drive to the Ngorongoro gate to begin our journey into the safari, through the trails of mud and dust- just the way we like it! We will stop at the view point over the Ngorongoro Caldera for a quick explanation and photo ops, and continue on the rim of the crater and start our descent towards the great plains. Along the way, we expect to see baboons, giraffes, zebras and many other incredible animals. We will have lunch at Ndutu and start our afternoon safari shortly after. We will spend the next 6 nights at one of the best lodges around at the best location!
Days 3-7 Ndutu Area
The best action happens at sunrise, so we'll meet our guide at the vehicle at 6am. Your breakfast and lunch box will be prepared in advance to picnic while in the field. There are several areas in the play zone where we know the action usually is, but we scan where the great herds are at the time, and search for the 250,000 Gnus (Wildebeest) who give birth. We will also follow some Cheetah mothers with cubs and watch them chase and kill gazelles for their young ones. All six cat species reside here year round – leopard, lion, cheetah, caracal, serval and African wildcat. Other animals you can spot include hyenas, warthogs, elephants, giraffes and many more. Action is 24/7 in this densely packed region of Africa. At sunset, we'll return to the lodge for a good shower, warm dinner, to back up our photos and charge our batteries, and of course - a good night’s sleep.
Day 8
Heading Back
We wake up early in the morning for our usual sunrise game drive, only this time we'll take our luggage with us. We spend the first half of the day photographing in the plains with the animals we've grown to love. After lunch, we will start our ascend through the slopes of Ngorongoro while photographing, and in the afternoon we'll reach our lodge in Karatu. Here we will conclude our adventure and share the best photos for review with Roie Galitz and enjoy our last evening together.
Day 9
Flying Home
We will enjoy a warm breakfast, later than usual to rest after our tiring expedition. We will head out towards the airport depending on your flight times. Along the way, if you’re interested, we can stop at souvenir shops and get some gifts for our loved ones at home. We will say goodbye at the airport, until next time!
DATES
RATES
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The trip is for group with around 12 persons.
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Cost depends on the date and duration of the expedition and additional amenities or optional upgrades can be adjusted and added. The expedition is fully customizable and can also be offered at a luxury level.
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Guidance by wildlife photographer Roie Galitz
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All accommodations in high comfort level tented camps - huge tents with flush toilet and shower with running hot & cold water and 24/7 electricity in the tents, at the best location in the park.
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All inclusive basis, all meals included.
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Comfortable customized safari vehicles
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Unlimited Bottled Mineral Water in the vehicles
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All park fees for all the national parks
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Unlimited game drives mileage
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VIP services at the airport
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Tanzania visa fee
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AMREF Flying doctors emergence rescue
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International Flights - We can consult.
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Travel and Health Insurance - you must have one
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Drinks and alcohol.
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Gratuity and tips for guides.
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Extra Amenities (massage, spa etc.)
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Everything not mentioned in the “included” section