WILDEBEEST Connochaetes
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• Meet Dr. Louise Leakey or Dr. Fidelis Masao for a tour of the fossil-rich Olduvai Gorge. • Travel alongside a wildlife biologist, who will interpret the flora and fauna we encounter. • Learn about the traditions and everyday life of the Maasai on a visit to a local village.
Witness the legendary migration of wildebeest across the Serengeti in the company of a renowned wildlife biologist on safari in three phenomenal wildlife parks. Take in extraordinary vistas of the Great Rift Valley and gain insights into the flora and fauna during a first safari in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its elephants, hippos, giraffes, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions.
On your trip, be on the lookout for... Lions, elephants, cheetahs, hippos, Cape buffalo, marabou storks, crowned cranes, lovebirds, impalas, and more.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater to spot some of the 25,000 animals that inhabit this vast volcanic caldera—including colorful birdlife, rare black rhinos, cheetahs, and more. Then experience the power of the migration up close in the vast savannas of the northern or southern Serengeti, depending on the season. Get acquainted with the culture of the Maasai during a traditional ceremony. Meet Louise Leakey or Fidelis Masao for a private tour of Olduvai Gorge, where Homo habilis was discovered on a National Geographic-sponsored expedition.
9 D AY S F R O M $ 9, 6 9 5 MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 25
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Hans Cosmas Ngoteya Conservationist Tanzanian conservationist Hans Cosmas Ngoteya co-founded the Landscape and Conservation Mentors Organization and received a National Geographic grant to help Tanzanian communities co-exist with wildlife. Find the departure(s) Hans will join on our website.
INFORMATION Dates: This expedition is offered from December through March and from July through October. *The July through October departures follow a slightly modified itinerary to provide travelers with the best opportunity to witness the wildebeest migration. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional cost. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.
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