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Day 4: Exciting Game Drives
          Today is filled with opportunities to witness more of the   2026 DEPARTURES
          phenomenal wildlife in Amboseli National Park. Revel in
          a full day of game drives with a break in the afternoon   ○ ● ○○○○
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          for lunch and a siesta. Don’t forget your complimentary   JAN   FEB   MAR   APR   MAY   JUN
          safari hat and essentials pack! A delicious dinner is
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          included at the lodge this evening. MEALS B+L+D           ○○○○○○                                             AFRICA & T HE MIDDLE E A S T
          Day 5: Arusha                                             JUL   AUG   SEP   OCT   NOV   DEC
          Rise and shine early this morning to catch outstanding    From $9,299 per person
          views of Mount Kilimanjaro as we cross the border into    Triple/Quad subject to availability
          Tanzania. Enjoy a wonderful lunch in Arusha before        Visit holidayvacations.com or scan the QR code for
          settling into our accommodations. The remainder of the    available dates and departure cities, or to book now!
          day is yours to relax or explore nearby attractions, such
          as the Arusha Gymkhana and Golf Course. MEALS B+L+D          Valid passport required
          1 night at Gran Melia Arusha                              Deposit: $200 per person
                                                                    Final Payment Due: 95 days prior to departure
          Day 6: Tarangire National Park                            Full refund for cancellations before this date.
          We’re off to appreciate the exotic atmosphere of                 ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
          Tarangire National Park today! Arriving at our lodge,
          there is time to rest before our game drive in Tanzania’s
          most elephant-dense region. This preserved region
          offers signature Tanzanian backdrops and no shortage   guide provides narration as we interpret the sights on our
          of wildlife to see. There are nearly 500 bird species,   photo safari. Following lunch, we check in to our lodge
          zebras, rhinos, leopards, and more. MEALS B+L+D
                                                                with the rest of the day at leisure. MEALS B+L+D
          1 night at Tarangire Sopa Lodge
                                                                2 nights at Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge
          Day 7: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
          This morning, we depart our hotel and soak up awe-    Day 10: The Great Migration
          inspiring vistas on the way to UNESCO World Heritage-  Guests who booked the optional hot air balloon excursion
          listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After settling into   rise just before the sun for the experience of a lifetime over
          our hotel, enjoy lunch and an afternoon at leisure with   the Serengeti. Our day is then spent enjoying a game drive of
          sights of the iconic crater, the world’s largest unbroken   the Serengeti’s Ndutu area, the ultimate region for catching
          caldera. What was an active volcano eight million years   sights of the Great Migration between December and March.
          ago is now home to many species of birds and wild     This iconic natural phenomenon includes herds of roughly
          game, including almost every species of African plains   1.5 million wildebeests and hundreds of thousands of zebras
          mammal, the densest population of predators in Africa,   and gazelles traveling in search of nutrients. We may also
                                                                see their predators lurking nearby! MEALS B+L+D
          and endangered species like black rhinos. MEALS B+L+D
          2 nights at The Retreat at Ngorongoro                 Day 11: Lake Manyara National Park

          Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater                              This morning, we depart Serengeti National Park and begin
                                                                our next adventure at Lake Manyara National Park, known
          Today, we enjoy the thrill of descending nearly 2,000   for its tree-climbing lions. Nestled along the Rift Valley
          feet into one of Tanzania’s most remarkable natural   escarpment, these protected lands offer countless photo
          wonders and become immersed in an astounding          opportunities and views of giant acacia trees, large elephant
          number of wildlife. This nutrient-rich paradise       herds, and a flamingo-filled lake. We arrive at our lodge to
          located on the crater floor exists off the water from   enjoy lunch and get settled in before our thrilling afternoon
          Lake Magadi. Our guide details the great human        game drive to see more wildlife, such as giraffes or baboons.
          archaeological discoveries made here as we enjoy      Tonight, we gather for a Farewell Dinner to celebrate our
          spectacular views during our game drive, which
                                                                unforgettable safari and new friendships. MEALS B+L+D
          includes a picnic lunch at a private site. MEALS B+L+D
                                                                1 night at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
          Day 9: Serengeti National Park
          We venture into the world-famous Serengeti this       Day 12: Depart Africa
          morning, where hominid carbon footprints are believed   After breakfast, we return to Arusha before transferring to
          to date back 3.6 million years. Intriguing wildlife fills the   Kilimanjaro International Airport for our journey home. MEAL B
          sprawling savannah grass landscape; in fact, this is one
          of the best areas to view Africa’s “Big Five.” Our expert   Day 13: Arrive Home

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