The greatest wildlife spectacle on earth is currently showing right outside the Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp. Ordinarily the annual wildebeest migration occurs near Kirawira between June and Jul, but this year the rain was delayed and now in November, the heavens have finally opened up and the widebeests are appearing in their droves.

This phenomenon also referred to as one of the ‘New Wonders of the World’ occurs but once a year and you cannot afford to miss out this year.

Make your reservation with us to get the front row seats for this show which only runs in November.

The package includes; 2 nights accomodation, 2 game drives per day, return transfers from Grumeti airstrip.

From US $ 830 per person.

*Limited time offer (1st – 30th November)

*Terms and Conditions apply.

 Close to the Grumeti River, famed for its giant crocodiles, perched on a hill with uninterrupted views of the plains of the Western Serengeti, Kirawira Camp offers its guests an exclusive tented safari.

Kirawira is a reincarnation of a Victorian tented camp and guests enjoy luxurious accommodation, a valet service, superb house cuisine, fine wines and the best of East African hospitality. Throughout the camp, native wood, African art and tented canvas are combined with typical Victorian and colonial furniture to recall a bygone era of explorers, pioneers and the early colonial settlers. The accommodation is housed in deluxe individual tents set on wooden platforms. Each has a spacious double bedroom and bathroom, styled from the Victorian period with African art, and a private verandah from which there are spectacular views over the endless Serengeti.

The lush vegetation around Kirawira is home to a wide variety of large game: lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle and wildebeest. It is also an area abundant in bird life, which is regularly encountered around the camp itself.

Kirawira Camp has 25 luxurious double tents and a swimming pool, and prides itself on the personal attention given to each guest. Excellent cuisine can be prepared either according to guest recipes or cooked to-order from the house. Activities include guided walks and driving safaris, fishing and sailing on Lake Victoria, bush lunches, crocodile safaris by the Grumeti River and slide presentations daily by the resident naturalist.

Depart for Mpumalanga. See Blyde River Canyon and God?s Window. Overnight near Hazyview.

DAY 2: Mpumalanga – Kruger park – Mpumalanga

Early morning game drive in Kruger National Park, with pre-packed breakfast. Search for ?Big Five?, enjoy prolific birdlife and game. Afternoon at leisure at hotel. Optional late afternoon or night open-vehicle game drives (for own account). Overnight at hotel. [B]

PRIVATE GAME LODGE OPTION

DAY 2 & 3 MPUMALANGA – SABI SAND CONSERVANCY

DAY 3: Mpumalanga

Early morning coffee/tea. Open vehicle game drive through Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Afternoon at leisure. Optional late afternoon or night open-vehicle game drives (for own account). Overnight at hotel. [B]

DAY 4: Mpumalanga – Swaziland

Early breakfast. Travel to Swaziland and visit glass factory. Complimentary (optional) afternoon excursion to Swazi candle factory. Overnight in Swaziland. [B]

DAY 5: Swaziland – Zululand

After breakfast, re-enter South Africa. Enjoy afternoon game drive. Travel to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region. Overnight Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region. [B]

DAY 6: Zululand – Durban

After breakfast, travel to traditional Zulu village for (ethnic) lunch and show displaying local culture. Overnight in Durban. [BL]

DAY 7: Durban

Day at leisure (unescorted). Optional Day Excursion (for own account). Overnight in Durban. [B]

DAY 8: Durban – Port Elizabeth

Transfer for Port Elizabeth flight. On arrival transfer to hotel. Remainder of day at leisure. Overnight Port Elizabeth. [BD]

DAY 9: Port Eliazabeth – Knysna

Depart for Tsitsikamma Mountains and indigenous forests. Afternoon at leisure at hotel. Overnight Knysna. [B]

DAY 10: Knysna

Leisurely start. Lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve, trailer ride to top of Western Head, and walk back through milkwood trees. Lunch (included). Overnight in Knysna. [BL]

DAY 11: Knysna – Oudtshoorn

Travel over Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Visit Ostrich Farm (guided) and tour vast limestone Cango Caves. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [BD]

DAY 12: Ourshoorn – Cape Town

Breakfast. Travel Route 62 via ?Klein Karoo? and Montagu to Cape Town, arriving late afternoon where tour ends. [B]

Passengers may disembark at Cape Town International Airport, on request.

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N/B:

Departs weekly: Monday

Tour ends: Friday

Language: All departures in English. German/English on selected departures.

Includes:

11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, accommodation, porterage, transportation, and sightseeing as specified.

Excludes:

Flight: Durban – Port Elizabeth (DUR/PLZ) and departure tax.

Travel via Cape Winelands to Stellenbosch. Wine tasting and museum visit. Continue to Worcester and Robertson. Overnight in Montagu.
DAY 2: Montagu – Oudtshoorn

Travel to Oudtshoorn via Barrydale and Ladismith. Tour Ostrich Show Farm (guided). After lunch, tour vast limestone Cango Caves. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [BL]

DAY 3: Oudtshoorn – Knysna

Travel over Outeniqua Pass to George, continue to Knysna and board ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy trailer ride to top of Western Head and walk back through Milkwood trees for lunch. Overnight in Knysna. [BL]

DAY 4: Knysna

Drive through Nature?s Valley and the Tsitsikamma Forests. Return to Knysna via Plettenberg Bay. Overnight in Knysna. [B]

DAY 5: Knysna – Hermanus

Travel via George, Mossel Bay and Swellendam (lunch). Continue to Hermanus – world?s best shore based whale watching sites (Aug – Nov). Overnight in Hermanus. [BL]

DAY 6: Hermanus – Cape Town

Depart Hermanus via coastal road to Somerset West. Continue to Cape Town where tour ends on arrival late afternoon. [B]

Passengers may disembark, on request, at Cape Town International Airport.

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N/B:

Departs weekly: Wednesday

Tour ends: Monday

Language: All departures in English. German/English on selected departures.

Includes:

5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, accommodation, porterage, transportation, and sightseeing as specified

Excludes:
All air taxes & levies

Tinga Private Game Lodge, billed as the ?ultimate safari experience?, nestles on the banks of the Sabie River, within the world famous Kruger National Park. Personal game guides assist in exploring the unspoilt natural beauty of the African bush, in search of the definitive game viewing experience.

DAY 1: Johannesburg – Kruger National Park

Fly from Johannesburg to Luxury Game Lodge. Meet game rangers and transfer by road to Lodge. Lunch followed by afternoon open vehicle game drive. Dinner and overnight at Lodge. [FB]

DAY 2: Kruger National Park

Early morning open vehicle game drive followed by breakfast. Remainder of morning at leisure. Lunch followed by

afternoon open vehicle game drive. Dinner and overnight at Lodge. [FB]

DAY 3: Kruger National Park – Johannesburg

Early morning open vehicle game drive followed by breakfast. Road transfer to airport for flight to Johannesburg. [B]

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Includes:

2 night?s accommodation on a Full Board basis. Open vehicle safaris and Return flights from Johannesburg.

Excludes:

All air taxes & levies

Drive from Naro moru River Lodge to Sirimon gate drop off, and start walking to Judmier. Overnight in high altitude tents. (3300m.)

DAY 2

Hike up to the Mackinder Valley where there is Spectacular view of the main peaks walking time approximately 6-7 hours and overnight in high altitude tents.

DAY 3

Ascend Pt. Lenana (4985m) via Northern Side and descend to Mintos. In the afternoon have an easy walk to view lake Michaelson overnight in high altitude tents.

DAY 4

fter breakfast descend to Mount Kenya Meru lodge and overnight in our high altitude tents. (5 ? 6 hrs walk.)

DAY 5

After breakfast wait for pick-up Naro moru and drive through beautiful natural forest for about 1 ? – 2 hours continue driving through Meru – Nanyuki and back to the lodge.

Drive from Naro moru through Nanyuki ? Timau – Meru, before arriving at Chogoria. Overnight in our high altitude tents (2,800m) at Mt. Kenya Meru Lodge.

DAY 2

After breakfast walk to Mintos (4,350m) Lunch is served on the way. Walking time 5 ? 6 ? hrs and night is spent in high altitude tents.

DAY 3

An easy day to Lake Michaelson and Lunch is served near Vivienne falls (packed Lunch). After Lunch trek back to Hall tarns and overnight.

DAY 4

Trek through Square Tarn via Tooth peak and Traverse through Hobley valley to Austrian Hut and ascend Pt. Lenana 4985m and descend to Mackinders Valley and overnight.( 6 ? 7 hours)

DAY 5

Hike along Mackinders Valley over to Oltulili Judmaier and down to the Sirimon Park gate where you meet the vehicle to transfer you to the lodge.

DAY 1

Leave Naro Moru River Lodge in the morning after preparing the equipment. You will be driven through Nanyuki, Timau and Meru before arriving at Chogoria Town and then through the rain forest gate to the road-head, (3200m). Overnight at the gate cliffs in tents.

DAY 2

After breakfast, trek to Mintos Hut 4.300m, for overnight. Lunch is served on the way. Trekking time 4-5hours.

DAY 3

Trek along gorges Valley descending to Lake Michaelson, then Lunch at Vivienne. Trek through the magnificent castle rocks to Mintos Hut and overnight ? ?whole day hiking?

DAY 4

Hike up through Square Tarn to climax at Pt. Lenana, 4985m which is the third highest peak on Mt. Kenya. Descend via Austrian Hut then down to Mackinder?s camp for overnight in our Teleki Lodge at 4150m, walking time 5-6 hours.

DAY 5

Descend via Naro Moru Route vertical bog arriving at Met Station before 12.00noon, where our vehicles will be waiting to bring you down to Naro Moru River Lodge.

N/B: Lunch at the Lodge is extra unless where booked on full board.

DAY 1

Morning spent sorting and organizing personal equipment for the mountain trek. Lunch at the Lodge (This is an extra charge). In the afternoon, we are driven to the Sirimon Park Gate and then to the road-head at 3,300m. An easy trek in the afternoon to help acclimatization. Overnight Judmaier Camp (3300m) in the high altitude mountain tents.

DAY 2

Ascend the Sirimon Track to Likii North Valley and camp overnight in this beautiful little valley below the subsidiary peaks of Teleki and Sendeyo, two ancient parasitic vents of the main peaks. (3990m)

DAY 3

Climb out of the North Valley and into the Mackinders Valley, one of the broadest valleys on the mountain, with many giant groundsels. Camp at the head of the Mackinder’s Valley, just below the main peaks of Batian and Nelion (4,300m).

DAY 4

Alpine ascent to the highest peak, Pt. Lenana (4985m). En route up the north face little used by tourists. Four hours of stiff walking to the summit. Then descend to Teleki Valley on the opposite side of the main peaks, to Mackinder?s Camp for a good night rest (4150m.).

DAY 5

Descend to the Met Station (road head) on the Naro Moru Track and back to the Lodge.

DAY 1

Morning spent sorting and organizing personal equipment for the trek. Lunch at the Lodge. (this is an extra charge) In the afternoon drive to the road head of the Naro Moru track to the Met Station where we spend the night in the mountain log cabins. A good day for acclimatization, altitude of 3050 m. A light hike is taken in the afternoon to help acclimatization.

DAY 2

Hike up to the Teleki valley to our Mackinders Camp where there is a spectacular view of the main peaks. Walking time approximately 4-6 hours. Overnight Mackinders Camp (4,150m)

DAY 3

After an early breakfast, begin the circumnavigation of the main peaks by heading north. One traverse takes us below the south and west faces on our approach to Two Tarn Hut then across Western terminal and into Hausberg Valley and finally over Hausberg Col and into Mackinders Valley. Walking time proximately 5 hours. The highest point reached this day is 4,500m. Our camp in Mackinder valley is at an altitude of 4,300m. Night will be spent in high altitude tents.

DAY 4

Alpine ascent of the third highest peak Pt. Lenana up the north face little used by tourists. The top should be reached after about four hours of stiff walking. Altitude of Pt.Lenana is 4985m. We then descend into Teleki Valley and spend the night at our original camp completing a scenic traverse of the Mountain.

DAY 5

Descend the Mountain to Met Station and return to the Naro Moru River Lodge.

DAY 1

Morning spent sorting and organizing personal equipment for the trek. Lunch at the Lodge. (this is an extra charge.) In the afternoon, drive to the road head of the Naro Moru track, to the Met Station where we spend the night in the mountain log cabins, a good day for acclimatization for we will be sleeping at an altitude of 3,050m. A short hike is taken in the afternoon to gain and loose altitude.

DAY 2

Hike up into the Teleki valley where there is a spectacular view of the main peaks. Walking time approximately 4-6 hours. Overnight at Mackinders Camp (4,100m).

DAY 3

A pre-dawn start is made to ensure a successful summit bid and in time for a clear view of the majestic summit scenery. After ascending Pt. Lenana we return to our base camp and then proceed down the mountain and back to the lodge.

This safari is tailored to those who are interested in seeing the fascinating vegetation zones of an equatorial mountain and the associated rich animal and bird life.

On this safari departure from the lodge is at 0800hrs then drive to road head of the Naro Moru Track (altitude 3,000m.). Your Guide sets a leisurely pace for a relaxing trek up the mountain.

Stop at about 3,600m. for your picnic lunch and then continue your stroll to the crest of the ridge at 4,000m, from which vantage point you have a splendid view of the main peaks as well as the Teleki Valley. A quick descent to the met Station, and back to the Lodge in time for dinner.

* Please be advised that the following items could be useful to you: water bottle, rain parka, light wool sweater and a pack for the camera and other gear.

On this Kenya Cultural Tour Acacia Safaris will take you to several tribes in their natural environments. You will receive a rare peek into their daily life and experience their unique traditions first hand. The areas covered in this safari would be the northern region of Kenya, the Rift Valley and the Masai Mara National Park. Accommodation in Kenya Cultural Tours would be provided in camps and all your comforts will be taken care of.

A Cultural Tour of Kenya would include safari around Nairobi, Samburu National Park and its beautiful wildlife, a visit to Samburu tribesmen, and first hand exposure to the Masai Mara tribes, Kikuyu tribes, Turkana tribes and Nderobo tribes. Visit would also include the Masai Mara National Park, Crater Lake, The Great Rift Valley and game viewing.

DAY 1

Pick up from Arusha town or Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Moshi town, which is commonly known as the gateway to Mount Kilimanjaro. Half Board accommodation at a Base Hotel in Moshi.

DAY 2

After breakfast and a short tour briefing from the guide, we will depart to Marangu gate of Kilimanjaro National Park (it is a 45-minute drive from Moshi to the Marangu Gate). Upon registering with park authorities, our climb will officially commence with a four-hour walk to the Mandara encampment. We will pass through a thick rainforest zone, where there is a high chance of rain in the afternoon. We will spend the night at Mandara Hut (2,750m), an attractive collection of buildings. Bathrooms are available with running water.

DAY 3

Today we will continue our ascent through the forest for a short time, before reaching the heather and moorland zone at roughly 3,000m (approximately a six-hour walk).

Enjoy stunning views of the mountain peaks at this altitude. We will spend the night at Horombo Hut (3,720m), which lies in a valley surrounded by giant lobelia and groundsel, flora which are characteristic of this semi-alpine zone. Bathrooms are available with running water.

DAY 4

Our trek continues past the final watering point, and ascends onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro, between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. The vegetation thins out as we enter the desert-like alpine zone (approximately 4,000m) and, once we cross the saddle, Kibo peak comes into view. The saddle is an alpine desert that resembles a lunar landscape.

Be careful to notice signs of altitude sickness. This seven-hour walk will be taken at a slow pace. We will spend the night at Kibo Hut (4,703m), a comfortable stone construction (no running water at Kibo Hut). This semi-desert zone receives an annual rainfall of under 250mm; the ground often freezes at night, but ground temperatures soar to above 30 degrees
Celsius by day. Few plants other than lichens and grasses survive in these conditions.

DAY 5

Shortly after midnight, we will commence our climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro, since it is easier to climb the slope to Gillman’s Point (5,861m) on the crater rim when it is frozen and an early start for the six-hour hike improves our chances of reaching the summit in time for sunrise. From Gilman’s Point, it is a further two hour round trip along the crater’s edge
to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. >From the summit, it is downhill all the way to Horombo Hut where we will spend our last night on the mountain.

DAY 6

Today?s descent continues past the Mandara encampment to the bottom of the mountain, where each hiker will receive a well-earned certificate.
From here, you will be transferred to a Base Hotel in Moshi for dinner and overnight.

DAY 7

After breakfast, transfer back to Arusha town.

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The rates for Kilimanjaro climb include

Ground transfers with pick up and drop off at Arusha or JRO, park entrance fees, rescue fees, Mountain Guide, porters, accommodation and meals with 2 nights at the hotel as
indicated on the above itinerary.

They do not include

Lunch on the last day, climbing equipment, sleeping bags, drinks, tipping and all other expenses of personal nature.

DAY 1:

Pick up from Arusha town or Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Moshi town, which is commonly known as the gateway to Mount Kilimanjaro. Half Board accommodation at a Base Hotel in Moshi.

DAY 2:

Transfer to Machame Gate and begin ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro via Machame Route. Today you will be transferred to the Machame Gate to begin your climb. Depending on the weather this can be a moderate to very demanding day as the trek winds through a beautifully lush rain forest. Overnight in mountain tents at Machame Hut (3000m.)

DAY 3:

A full day as you start early, leaving the forest behind and climb a steep ridge for 3-4 hours. The path then drops into a gorgeous river gorge before you climb more gently up onto the moorland of the Shira Plateau.

The Shira Plateau is all that remains of an older volcano that was engulfed when the much larger Kili formed. On clear days the views are absolutely
breath-taking: a seemingly endless expanse of multi-colored heath to the gargantuan rim at the end of the plateau where billows of clouds melt down onto the plateau floor.

Overnight camping in mountain tents at Shira Hut (3840m).

DAY 4:

Today’s 5-6 hours walk across the plateau makes little net elevation, although there are ups and downs throughout the day. We’ll enjoy sightings of the typical Kilimanjaro mountain vegetation and rewarding views of the spectacular Barranco Valley. Overnight camping in mountain tents at Barranco Hut (3950m).

DAY 5:

The standard day includes about 6-8 hours of trekking, up the Barranco Wall, then across scree and ridges to the Karanga Valley (4100m) for lunch, before continuing up to Barafu Camp at 4600m. Overnight camping in mountain tents at Barafu Hut.

DAY 6:

You will rise around 2330hrs and after some tea and biscuits you will shuffle off into the night. You will head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This 8-hour walk to Stella point is for many climbers, mentally and physically, the most challenging on the route.

At Stella point (5685m) you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting).

From Stella Point you will normally encounter snow all the way on your 2-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak (5896m). Despite the actual distance of the trek not being too far the progress is slow- there is less than half the oxygen than at sea level! Uhuru Peak provides a unique reward and usually a plethora of emotions. If your progress has been good you can watch the sunrise from the rooftop of Africa! Take a brief respite at Barafu Camp before descending all the way down to Mweka Camp at 3100m. Overnight at Mweka Camp

DAY 7

After breakfast descend through the lower heath section that quickly turns into rainforest. Your time on Kilimanjaro ends at Kibololoni Gate where you will be met and transferred back to a Base Hotel in Moshi for dinner and overnight. Overnight in 3-4 hotel (BB

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The rates for Kilimanjaro climb include: Ground transfers with pick up and drop off at Arusha or JRO, park entrance fees, rescue fees, Mountain Guide, porters, accommodation and meals with 2 nights at the hotel as

indicated on the above itinerary.

They do not include: Lunch on the last day, climbing equipment, sleeping bags, drinks, tipping and all other expenses of personal nature.

This tour provides a rare experience to prove why Zanzibar is referred to as the Spice Island.