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As one of Africa’s top safari destinations, this Tanzanian 7th October 2022 - 9th October 2022
safari is something not to miss out on - during this trip,
11th November 2022 - 13th November 2022
you will be fortunate to visit not one, not two, but three
National Parks! * Additional departure dates can be added if there are at
least 6 participants looking to take part.
Your first day will be spent exploring Tarangire National
Park. This expanse of land is based in the midst of the Each trip leaves on a Friday morning and returns on the
Maasai Steppe and the Great Rift Valley, spanning a Sunday evening.
tremendous 2,600km² – twice the size as the US City The cost of the trip is 539 USD. This will be collected
Los Angeles! This makes it the 6th largest of Tanzania’s from volunteers by the local team in USD. Please note
National parks. Famous for its high number of African that tip for the guides and chefs are not included, and
elephants, this place is not to be missed! you should budget between 25-40 USD per day for this
Your second day is spent exploring Ngorongoro Crater – on-top of the trip fee. It may be possible for the trip
the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Combined with to commence with less than 6 participants, however,
its varied scenery, it is believed to home the largest density please note that the fees mentioned will differ from
of game across Africa. This makes it one of Tanzania’s the aforementioned values.
best-known locations for spotting members of the Big 5! The following are included within this fee:
Lake Manyara National Park tops off this wildlife adventure! • Park fees
Although it might be one of Tanzania’s smaller parks, it
is thought to be underrated, with diverse vegetation and • Camping fees
tree climbing lions. Will you be lucky enough to spot one? • Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Throughout the trip, you will be accompanied by an • Guide
English guide for its entirety. Transport will be by Jeep,
exclusively for PMGY participants.
• Chef
We will be running the trip on the following dates subject
• Safari transport (jeep)
to a minimum of 6 sign ups for each trip. • 1L water/day
8th January 2021 - 10th January 2021
12th February 2021 - 14th February 2021 BOOKING YOUR PLACE
12th March 2021 - 14th March 2021 If you’ve already signed up to one of our programs and
would like to join our Safari Weekend Trip then please call
9th April 2021 - 11th April 2021
us or email us.
7th May 2021 - 9th May 2021
If you haven’t signed up already, you can add the Safari
11th June 2021 - 13th June 2021 Weekend Trip onto your trip during the online application
form, which you’ll find by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’
9th July 2021 - 11th July 2021
button on the relevant program web page.
6th August 2021 - 8th August 2021
Should the minimum numbers for the trip not be met,
10th September 2021 - 12th September 2021 no fees will be requested or need to be paid to the local
8th October 2021 - 10th October 2021 team. The local team will instead provide alternative
weekend trip ideas when in country and help you and
12th November 2021 - 14th November 2021 other volunteers with your plans including offering
--- alternative options to join a trip itinerary similar to
this one.
7th January 2022 - 9th January 2022
11th February 2022 - 13th February 2022
ITINERARY
11th March 2022 - 13th March 2022
8th April 2022 - 10th April 2022 Day 1 - Tarangire National Park
6th May 2022 - 8th May 2022 Following breakfast at the Volunteer House, the group
will be collected by Jeep and briefed by their guide, before
10th June 2022 - 12th June 2022
embarking on the 1.5 hour drive to Tarangire National
8th July 2022 - 10th July 2022 Park. On the way, you will have the chance to purchase
12th August 2022 - 14th August 2022 snacks and beverages. Upon arrival, you will dive straight
in with a game drive to become familiar with the land.
9th September 2022 - 11th September 2022 After a quick pit-stop for a picnic lunch, you’ll continue
exploring the beautiful landscapes that you can call your
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home for the weekend! As the sun begins to set, the group
will head out of the park to camp at Lilac camp ground,
for dinner and a good nights rest before the adventure
continues tomorrow.
ACCOMMODATION
You will stay at Lilac Camp ground located in Mto Wa Mbu
Manyara, just outside Lake Manyara National Park. The
accommodation will be dormitory or shared tents with
Day 2 - Ngorongoro Crater mosquito nets and a private western toilet and bath. The
rooms are basic but clean and comfortable.
After a bite to eat for breakfast, you’ll head back out via
Jeep to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, approximately
45 minutes from base camp. From the edge of the crater, MEALS
today’s first game drive will begin. You will be able to take
in the beautiful sights, varying from plains, to forests and The group will be provided with 3 meals a day. The meals
even swamps! Lunch will be taken at the famous ‘Hippo will be continental items such as pancakes and scrambled
Pond’ – if you’re lucky, you might spy a hippo going for eggs for breakfast, BBQ chicken and vegetables for lunch
their midday dip! You will then continue to explore these and stew for dinner. The meals will include a drink of some
breath-taking scenes before returning back to camp in kind, such as tea, coffee, or juice.
the early evening. The day doesn’t finish there however!
It’s time to relax and rewind with dinner and a cultural
dance show. TRANSPORT
Transport will be by Jeep, exclusively for PMGY
participants. You will have English-speaking trip guides to
take you around to the sites.
If the trips are taking place on the weekend you are
due to finish the program, then it may still be possible
to join. The best thing to do in this situation is to add on
this weekend trip and book your return flight to leave
Tanzania on the Monday to ensure you have sufficient
time for a smooth transfer back to the airport after
the weekend trip. Please contact the International
Team if you wish to extend for the Sunday night at our
accommodation when the weekend trip is finished
Day 3 - Lake Manyara National Park before departing Tanzania.
You’ll eat your final breakfast at camp before the
group makes their way to Lake Manyara National Park,
approximately 25 minutes away. Similar to yesterday, you
will enjoy two game drives, split up by a picnic lunch. The
park is famous for its tree climbing lions, great birdlife,
elephants and baboons. As the late afternoon approaches,
your guide will take you back to the Volunteer House in
Arusha.
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