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using candlelight and fires to light up pathways
and the use of local crafts and furnishings
minimise the impact on the environment from
transportation. Virgin has also developed a ‘Pride
n’ Purpose’ scheme, funded by Virgin Unite to
help the local community with fresh water, food
and education.
Game drives into the wild
Needless to say, one of the highlights is spotting
the ‘big five’ in the bush. If you have an experi-
enced tracker you’ll probably see them more than
Tanzania
once. T_he morning game drives are usually the
most active time.
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Serengeti
Walk in the bush
Perched on the Eastern edge of the Serengeti in
Take an educational morning stroll into the bush,
Northern Tanzania, this lodge is the ultimate in
looking at flora and fauna for medicinal
luxury, yet so close to nature. T_he lodge sits
purposes. Somewhat unnerving if you happen to
overlooking the three million year old volcanic
see a hippo close up, your ranger will keep a
crater. Carved into the topmost reaches of the
close eye out for you.
Ngorongoro Crater rim, the Crater Lodge is
Observatory and champagne
inspired and designed by the Maasai mud-and-
An evening looking up at the stars and constella-
stick manyatta.
tions using the impressive motor controlled
T_here are three separate camps, North and South
telescope while sipping champagne.
Camp, each with 12 suites, and Tree Camp with
six suites. T_he suites are opulent and furnished
How To Get T_here
with panelled walls and floors made of Tanza-
For reservations, contact Elegant Resorts, on
nian hardwoods, rich, raw silk curtains, hand-
01244 897517, or visit
www.elegantresorts.co.uk.
beaded chandeliers, gilt mirrors, a fireplace and a
Stay 3 nights from £2365 per person, save up to
butler's lobby. En-suite bathrooms with a
£120 pp.
centrepiece of red roses have twin hand basins
Price based on 2 adults sharing a River Room, all
and chandelier-lit bathtubs. T_he suites all feature
inclusive, including economy flights and shared
decks with magnificent views of the Crater floor.
charter transfers. Valid February 20 - September
Room rates start from £500 per person per night,
30 2009, inclusive. Price based on May 1
including meals and safari activities. For more
departure.
information, visit;
www.ngorongorocrater.com.
Visit the Maasai Land
Green Credentials
In the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 42 000
T_he owners have used local craftsman and
Maasai live and herd their livestock, spend a few
materials to help build their lodges, such as
hours or sleep overnight under canvas, while
woven banana bark ceilings, helping to retain
bushmen watch them hunt for prey.
character and local employment. During the
Private Guided Safari
building phases 30,000 indigenous trees were
A personal guide to take you on a 4x4 and to see
planted from seeds to reforest the area.
all the wildlife hotspots. Getting up close and
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge use renewable energy
personal with elephants and the very rare Black
to power the lodges and have their own recycle
Rhino will undoubtedly be the highlight.
plantation and a development scheme to support
Ngorongoro Crater
the damaged wetlands of the crater floor to
Hike or take a helicopter to the largest intact
protect the crater from degradation.
volcanic caldera in world. Hiking safaris start
from the Crater to the foot of Ol Donyo Lengai
and offer visitors a chance to see some of the
most spectacular and stunning scenery in
Tanzania.
How To Get T_here
For reservations, contact Carrier, on 0161 491
7610, or visit
www.carrier.co.uk.
Save up to £430pp. Stay 4 nights pay for 3 from
£1285 including full board, local drinks, laundry
and scheduled game-viewing activities. Valid 01
Jan - 30 Jun 2009 * Excludes flights
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