Zebra on the Serengeti Photo: Andy Biggs

NEW Family Adventures: TanzaniaRecommended for families with kids ages 8 and up.

Jul 10 - Jul 21 and
Dec 20 - 31, 2012
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  • Unbelievable wildlife viewing. There is no greater wildlife experience in the world than Tanzania—a nation that devotes 33% of its land to conservation and boasts the highest concentration of animals anywhere on the planet. From the vast Serengeti to the lush rain forests of the Mahale Mountains, Tanzania is home to wildebeest, chimpanzee, zebra, hippopotamus, giraffe, hyena and cheetah—just to name a few! Imagine seeing a hundred Thomson gazelle springing across a dirt road or majestic elephants leading their babies to a watering hole. Tanzania is one of the only places on earth where the “big five”—buffalo, elephant, leopard, the black-maned lion, and the endangered black rhinoceros—all live in one place.
  • Travel with professional photographers. The group will be accompanied throughout by professional photographers, who will offer instruction and expertise in a manner and amount that is suitable to the interests of the guests. Learn more about John Blumenkamp and Randy Hanna.
  • Peaceful, safe, and stable. Tanzania is a peaceful, safe country. A democracy since gaining independence 1961, Tanzania is led by a president and national assembly elected by popular vote. While not a wealthy country, Tanzania is quite stable, and its people are committed to preserving its natural and cultural resources. Tanzania is referred to as the “Switzerland of Africa,” peacefully sustaining more than 120 different ethnic groups and free of the political upheaval present in some other African countries.
  • A “tech tent” at each nyumba camp. Each tech tent includes tables, chairs, lighting, and a generator so you can clean and recharge equipment and download photos. (Please note that the generator will be shut down by 9:00 p.m. each night.)
  • Private VIP tour at Olduvai Gorge. Go for a guided VIP-tour with an archaeologist to get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the current digs. You’ll also have time to visit the small museum before having a picnic lunch.
  • Visit a private nature refuge that is part of the Serengeti ecosystem and is exclusively for use by Thomson guests, where activities such as walks and night drives are permitted.
  • Meet and interact with the Maasai. Experience exclusive off-the-beaten path opportunities to meet and interact with Maasai, both in their boma and at your camp. You’ll be warmly welcomed by these semi-nomadic people. The Maasai, who speak Maa, originated from the lower Nile valley and began migrating south around the fifteenth century, arriving in central Tanzania between the seventeenth and late eighteenth century.
  • Settle in to private, custom-designed accommodations. Swahili for “home,” the Nyumba camps are the culmination of over 30 years of safari expertise and are Thomson’s signature style of accommodation. Nyumbas are canvas structures luxuriously appointed with handcrafted furnishings, sisal rugs, Maasai beading, fine linens and antique textiles. The spacious layout offers plenty of room and each Thomson Nyumba includes a spacious private verandah with comfortable seating and a writing table. Oversized, fine-mesh windows look out over beautiful African vistas while allowing the fresh breeze in off the savannah. Private, comfortable en suite bathroom facilities include self-contained, pump-flush toilets that do not require fixed plumbing and safari-style showers with plenty of hot water day or night. While at these Nyumbas, your family will enjoy unparalleled yet unobtrusive access to the wildlife. Unlike conventional lodges, the Nyumbas put you in the wild, up close to the animals. Imagine unhindered views of the star-filled night sky, gourmet meals prepared from fresh local ingredients in coal-fired ovens, and a sincere welcome from friendly, reliable staff at each camp. In short, it is the perfect balance of luxury, sustainability and immersion, a world away from civilization.
  • This tour features the following World Heritage sites:
    • Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    • Serengeti National Park
    See a complete list of all Smithsonian tours featuring World Heritage sites.


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