Accommodations
Arusha Hotel
Set amid beautifully landscaped gardens, The Arusha Hotel features a restaurant specializing in local, international and Asian cuisines, and a swimming pool. Elegantly furnished, climate-controlled guestrooms with private bath offer satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, safe, robes, hair dryer, and tea/coffee-making facilities.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Nestled among groves of baobab trees, the Tarangire Sopa Lodge crowns a hill alongside the Tarangire River. Dine on European, Asian and African dishes at the restaurant where a terrace showcases spectacular views of the bush. Relax in the swimming pool or browse in the gift shop. Each guestroom with private veranda is fitted with a minibar stocked with complimentary bottled water, hair dryer, ceiling fan and bath amenities.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Located atop Lemala Hill, the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge reveals magnificent views of the crater floor. The lodge provides the utmost in comfort. Read by the brick fireplace in the lounge, stroll in the gardens overlooking the crater or swim in the pool. The restaurant serves superb international and local cuisine. Each spacious guestroom includes a hair dryer and a solarium with rocking chairs.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Ideally tucked away in the Nyarboro Hills in the southwest of Serengeti National Park, the Serengeti Sopa Lodge prides itself on providing a luxurious safari experience. Its restaurant prepares delectable Tanzanian and international dishes. The lodge has direct-dial satellite telephone facilities, multi-channel TV and wildlife video films, and a gift shop. All guestrooms are equipped with complimentary bottled mineral water in the minibars, hair dryers and private verandas that frame stunning views overlooking the vast plains.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Nestled in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli Sopa Lodge combines world-class amenities, traditional décor and friendly service. In addition to a swimming pool, a restaurant serving delicious cuisine and a gift shop, it also boasts comfortable guest rooms with hair dryers and individual climate controls.
Lake Naivasha Sopa
The elegant Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort overlooks the lake of the same name. It offers a wide range of services, including a gift shop, swimming pool and a restaurant. The luxurious guest rooms include individual climate controls, hair dryers and mini bars.
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Treasures of East Africa 
October 4 -17, 2011
Safari is the Swahili word for journey. Once it was synonymous for the travels of big game hunters in search of adventure. Today, the anticipation of adventure is still there, but now the visitors are armed with cameras as they eagerly strive to catch a glimpse of the Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, Cape buffalo and elephant—in their natural habitat. Experience the thrill of an African safari on this exciting program that visits some of the best national parks in Tanzania and Kenya. Watch as zebra graze in the grassy plains; admire cheetahs walking quietly along in their search for food; marvel as colorful birds spread their wings before soaring into the sky; and see lions stretch lazily in the sun. Best of all, you will have the unbeatable highlight of staying in the finest lodge accommodations!
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
INCLUDED FEATURES
EXCLUSIVE AHI EXTRAS
Your exclusive Small-Group experience will accommodate a maximum of 28 travelers.
Enjoy a classic East African safari on an itinerary that features Tanzania’s and Kenya’s most spectacular landscapes and deluxe lodge accommodations.
Explore the unique terrain of Tanzania’a Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti plains—both UNESCO World Heritage natural sites.
Explore Amboseli National Park, with it superb views of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro and Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya’s finest wildlife spectacle!
Delight in the splendor of Kenya’s Lake Naivasha.
Marvel at the diverse wildlife found at Tarangire National Park.
Track the magnificent Big Five wildlife in custom 4 x 4 safari vehicles. Guaranteed window seating
Travel with expert guides and drivers who enhance your experience by sharing their extensive knowledge
Cost Special Tulane pricing is from approximately $5770 per person, plus airfare, and V.A.T., based on double occupancy. An Air Program will be offered.
Booking For booking information please contact Alumni Holidays International at 800-323-7373, or Tulane Alumni Travel at 877-488-5263.
Specific trip details (itinerary, meals, sightseeing & accommodations) will be published in the brochure.
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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 :
In Transit from North America
Depart your gateway city for Kilimanjaro aboard scheduled jet service. Flight provided for Air Program participants.
Meals—Appropriate In-Flight Meal Service
Day 2 :
Arusha
Upon arrival, transfer to Arusha and the The Arusha Hotel. Transfer provided for Air Program participants.
This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception.
Accommodations— The Arusha Hotel
Meals—Appropriate In-Flight Meal Service
Day 3 :
Ngorongoro
This morning, transfer by 4x4 Land Cruisers to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.
Excursion: The Great Rift Valley.
Drive along the rim of this fissure in the earth’s surface that extends from southwest Asia through East Africa to Mozambique. Explore Lake Manyara National Park, whose residents include elephants and lions.
Accommodations— Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Meals—Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 :
Ngorongoro Crater
Excursion: The Garden of Eden.
The Ngorongoro crater is a spectacular natural amphitheater formed from a collapsed volcano. Inside walls that rise to 7,497 ft., lush pastures are home to about 30,000 animals, including buffalos, impalas, storks and the endangered black rhinoceros.
Accommodations— Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Meals—Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5 :
Serengeti
Depart for Serengeti National Park and Serengeti Sopa Lodge.
Excursion: The Cradle of Mankind.
The Olduvai Gorge is a ravine in the Great Rift Valley about 30 miles long. In the 1950s, a hominid skeleton discovered by Louis and Mary Leakey earned it the distinction of being one of the most important prehistoric sites.
Accommodations—Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Meals—Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6 :
Serengeti National Park
Game Drives: Join early morning and afternoon game drives to explore this vast savannah that supports one of the largest concentrations of plains animals in Tanzania.
Accommodations—Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Meals—Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7 :
Serengeti
Game Drives: Today’s game drives will provide more opportunities to check off your sightings of the Big Five—Cape buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard and rhinoceros.
Accommodations—Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Meals—Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8 :
Tarangire National Park
Travel to Tarangire National Park and the Tarangire Sopa Lodge.
Game Drive: This afternoon, watch for the many types of animals that call the park home. Accommodations— Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meals—Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9 :
Amboseli National Park
Travel to Kenya’s Amboseli National Park and the Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
Accommodations— Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meals—Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10 :
Amboseli National Park
Game Drives: Early morning and late afternoon game drives provide opportunities to see elephant, zebra, wildebeest and other animals.
Accommodations— Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meals—Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11 :
Lake Naivasha
Today’s journey takes you to Lake Naivasha. A fresh water lake, it is home to over 450 bird species, as well as a number of hippos. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort. Accommodations—Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Meals—Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12 :
Masai Mara
Game Drives: The lush vegetation of the great Mara-Serengeti ecosystem is renowned for the world’s most spectacular abundance of wildlife! The Mara is the native habitat to all of the Big Five, plus more than 450 species of birds.
Optional Excursion: Up, Up and Away.
Instead of participating in this morning’s game drive, you may choose to take a hot air balloon ride over the game reserve for breathtaking views over the plains.
Accommodations— Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals—Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 13 :
Masai Mara Game Reserve
This morning, transfer to Nairobi for your flight to the Masai Mara Game Reserve and the Mara Serena Lodge.
Accommodations— Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals—Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 14 :
Masai Mara
Game Drives: The lush vegetation of the great Mara-Serengeti ecosystem is renowned for the world’s most spectacular abundance of wildlife! The Mara is the native habitat to all of the Big Five, plus more than 450 species of birds.
Optional Excursion: Up, Up and Away.
Instead of participating in this morning’s game drive, you may choose to take a hot air balloon ride over the game reserve for breathtaking views over the plains.
Accommodations— Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals—Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 15 :
Masai Mara/In Transit
Game Drives: Enjoy a final game drive early this morning.
After breakfast, travel to Nairobi, where day rooms are provided at the Nairobi Safari Club Hotel.
This evening, board the overnight flight to Amsterdam. Day Rooms—Nairobi Safari Club Hotel
Meals—Breakfast and Appropriate In-Flight Meal Service
Day 16 :
In Transit
Upon arrival in Amsterdam, board the connecting flight to your gateway city. Provided for Air Program participants.
Meals—Appropriate In-Flight Meal Service
Day 17 :
In Transit
Arrive in your gateway city.
Meals—In Flight Meal Service
Note:Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change.
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INCLUDED FEATURES
Accommodations
- One night in Arusha, Tanzania, at the deluxe Arusha Hotel.
- Two nights in Ngorongoro Crater at the deluxe Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.
- Three nights in the Serengeti at the deluxe Serengeti Sopa Lodge.
- One night in Tarangire National Park at the deluxe Tarangire Sopa Lodge.
- Two nights in Amboseli National Park, Kenya, at the deluxe Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
- One night at Lake Naivasha at the deluxe Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort.
- Three nights in the Masai Mara Game Reserve at the deluxe Masai Mara Sopa Lodge.
- Day rooms in Nairobi at the deluxe Nairobi Safari Club Hotel.
Transportation
- Safari vehicle transfers between Arusha, the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara Game Reserve, including baggage handling.
Activities and Events
- All game drives as outlined in your program itinerary.
- Attend a Welcome Reception and a Farewell Dinner.
Meals
- All meals included while on safari.
Air Program
For your convenience, AHI offers a flexible Air Program featuring special air fares available at an additional cost in conjunction with the Land Program.
AHI has designated specific Group Air Schedules for this departure utilizing scheduled, round-trip jet service from North America to Arusha, Tanzania, with return from Nairobi, Kenya,. Those participating on these flights will enjoy:
- Motorcoach transfers between the arrival/departure airports, including baggage handling.
- Prices are dependent upon dates, air routes and class of service chosen and will be reflected on your Reservation Confirmation, which will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation. Air schedules will be sent with your Final Invoice approximately 90 days before departure.
- Prices quoted to you will include all domestic and foreign governmental airport departure taxes and fees and any applicable fuel surcharges.
- AHI ticketed passengers will also receive Automatic $250,000 Flight Insurance, subject to policy terms.
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OPTIONAL INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY
T'ang Dynasty Dinner Show Xi'an, cosmopolitan capital of the T'ang Dynasty (618-907), was an important city on the Silk Road. Standing on the crossroad of commerce and culture, the city's affluence grew and the arts flourished as rulers of this dynasty embraced the many cultures introduced to the city. So admired was Xi'an that the ancient Japanese capitals of Nara and Kyoto were modeled after it. Join this excursion to an entertaining T'ang Dynasty Dinner Show that highlights the culture of this Chinese Golden Age. Enjoy the music, dancing and singing of this glorious period in Chinese history.
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