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ACCOMMODATION Serengeti Explorer Camp comprises 12 tents in total, each decorated exceptionally with both luxury and comfort in mind, thus allowing guests to explore the best of nature in style. The tents are spacious, well-appointed and offer a great sense of privacy, catering to couples and families. The accommodation and service both live up to impeccable standards and take “glamping” to the next level. DELUXE TENT The 10 Deluxe Tents offer a top-end bush abode, with a selection of bed configurations and a sizeable living area with luxurious, homey touches. These tents are ideally suited to couples or families of two adults and one child. Average Tent Size: 32 m 2 Mosquito netting on windows (not over beds) One double bed, two twin beds, or one double bed with a single portable bed Lounge area Spacious, protected verandah Day beds and butterfly chairs Writing desk and chair En-suite bathrooms with amenities Gravity-fed showers Dual basins in the dressing area Eco-friendly flush toilets Bottled water provided daily FACT SHEET The absolute premier game experience, Serengeti Explorer Camp offers guests the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to merge with nature and witness wildlife up close, in a setting quite unlike any other – raw Africa; Serengeti National Park. Following the seasonal rainfall, over one million white-bearded wildebeest and other species migrate from Masai Mara in Kenya to the Serengeti in Tanzania on an annual basis, offering spectacular game viewing opportunities. Uniquely, the elite tented camp moves twice a year within the national park to ensure the best possible sightings of this phenomenon. From mid-December to the end of March, the camp is located in the Ndutu region – the perfect site from which to witness the migration and the wonders of calving season. From the start of June to the end of October, the camp is located in the Lobo area, in proximity to both the Grumeti and Mara River, which offers equally sensational viewings of the migration and convenient access to the Lobo Airstrip. Serengeti Explorer Camp is not operational during the months of April, May and November, as well as early December.

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Page 1: ACCOMMODATION · 2018. 3. 5. · ACCOMMODATION. Serengeti Explorer Camp comprises 12 tents in total, each decorated exceptionally with both luxury and comfort in mind, thus allowing

ACCOMMODATION

Serengeti Explorer Camp comprises 12 tents in total, each decorated exceptionally with both luxury and comfort in mind, thus allowing guests to

explore the best of nature in style. The tents are spacious, well-appointed and offer a great sense of privacy, catering to couples and families. The

accommodation and service both live up to impeccable standards and take “glamping” to the next level.

DELUXE TENT

The 10 Deluxe Tents offer a top-end bush abode, with a selection

of bed configurations and a sizeable living area with luxurious,

homey touches. These tents are ideally suited to couples or

families of two adults and one child.

• AverageTentSize:32m2

• Mosquitonettingonwindows(notoverbeds)

• Onedoublebed, two twinbeds,oronedoublebedwitha

single portable bed

• Loungearea

• Spacious,protectedverandah

• Daybedsandbutterflychairs

• Writingdeskandchair

• En-suitebathroomswithamenities

• Gravity-fedshowers

• Dualbasinsinthedressingarea

• Eco-friendlyflushtoilets

• Bottledwaterprovideddaily

FACT SHEET

The absolute premier game experience, Serengeti Explorer Camp offers guests the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to merge with nature and

witnesswildlifeupclose,inasettingquiteunlikeanyother–rawAfrica;SerengetiNationalPark.Followingtheseasonalrainfall,overone

millionwhite-beardedwildebeestandotherspeciesmigratefromMasaiMarainKenyatotheSerengetiinTanzaniaonanannualbasis,offering

spectacular game viewing opportunities.

Uniquely,theelitetentedcampmovestwiceayearwithinthenationalparktoensurethebestpossiblesightingsofthisphenomenon.From

mid-DecembertotheendofMarch,thecampislocatedintheNduturegion–theperfectsitefromwhichtowitnessthemigrationandthe

wondersofcalvingseason.FromthestartofJunetotheendofOctober,thecampislocatedintheLoboarea,inproximitytoboththeGrumeti

andMaraRiver,whichoffersequallysensationalviewingsofthemigrationandconvenientaccesstotheLoboAirstrip.SerengetiExplorer

CampisnotoperationalduringthemonthsofApril,MayandNovember,aswellasearlyDecember.

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FAMILY TENT

The twoFamily Tents are equally stylish, butmore spacious than

the Deluxe Tents. These are the perfect option for couples travelling

withtwochildren–acomfortableenvironmentinwhichthewhole

family can unwind.

• AverageTentSize:42m2

• Mosquitonettingonwindows(Notoverbeds)

• Onedoubleandtwosinglebeds

• Loungearea

• Spacious,protectedverandah

• Daybedsandbutterflychairs

• Writingdeskandchair

• En-suitebathroomswithamenities

• Gravity-fedshowers

• Dualbasinsinthedressingarea

• Eco-friendlyflushtoilets

• Bottledwaterprovideddaily

• Cooledtowelsandcomplementarybeverageonarrival

• Dailyturndownservice

• Laundryservice(atanadditionalcharge)

• Shoecleaningservice

SERVICES & FACILITIES

• Personalvalettolookafterguests’tent

• Solarpowerthroughout

• Separate,communalloungetentwithlibrary,boardgames,

comfortable sofas made from reclaimed wood and a fully stocked bar

The camp can be booked on drive-in basis where travellers arrive

and depart with their safari vehicle or on a game package where

shared transfers andgamedrives areprovidedby the camp’s

4x4safarivehicles.Foranadditionalcost, thecamp’svehicles

can be arranged on a private basis.

Dedicatedvehiclesareavailablefortravellerswishingtoflyinto

the nearest airstrip for their stay at the camp. These custom built

vehicles have open sides and a pop-up roof. They are driven by

highly experienced English speaking guides who are familiar

withSerengetiNationalPark,themigrationandtheotherwildlife

found near the camp.

VEHICLES

Perfectly complementing the overall Serengeti experience,

diningis likewiseaspecialoccasionatthesecamps–glorious

cuisineinadreamsetting.Alovelydiningtentsetsthelocation

wherepersonalisedmealsareserved.Occasionalbushmealsare

served near to the camp, and camp-fires are lit when conditions

allow,addingavibrantatmosphere.Privatediningcanalsobe

arrangedonrequest.

Withadvancenotice,specialdietaryanddrinkrequirementscan

be catered to, and children may be provided with meals tailored

to their likes and dislikes.

As visits to Serengeti ExplorerCamp are offered on a partial

all-inclusive basis, all meals, soft drinks, domestic beer and

house wines are included in the price. Spirits, premium wine,

champagne and other drinks are available at an additional cost.

DINING

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Ensuring that children have an equally thrilling taste of Africa, the

RafikiExplorerClubisofferedasanaddedvaluetofamiliestravelling

with children aged six to 15. These special guests become members

of this club to keep them involved and entertained during their visit.

The club is based at the camp and includes learning activities such as

footprint tracking, animal call identification, cooking and traditional

Africanboardgames,tonameafew.Childrenwillhavethedelightof

meetingRafikiandhisteamwholiveatthecamp.Theywillfurtherbe

givenanexcitinghamperofgifts,including:

• Acustomdesignedbag

• Apersonalisedactivitybookpackedwithfunpuzzles,gamesand

wildlife lists

• Colouredpencils

• AbaseballcapwithRafikiembroideredonthefront

• Asetofpostcards

RAFIKI EXPLORER CLUB

Hot air balloon safaris are offered from both

camp locations, providing guests with the chance

to see the Serengeti from a different, majestic

perspective. This is a remarkable experience that

topsoffthewholeAfricanadventureperfectly.

HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI

GENERAL INFORMATION

LOCATION

15 December to 31 March: Ndutu RegionLatitude3degrees,0’,6”SouthLongitude35degrees,0’,32”East

•NearestAirstrip:SeroneraAirstrip(60-minutedrivetocamp,excludinggameviewingenroute)

•380kmfromcamptoArushacitycentre

01 June to 31 October: Lobo RegionLatitude1degree,58’,32”SouthLongitude35degrees,5’,5”East

•NearestAirstrip:LoboAirstrip(30-minutedrivetocamp,excludinggameviewingenroute)

•500kmfromcamptoArushacitycentre

CHILD POLICY

• Childrensixyearsofageorolderarewelcome• Childrenundersixyearsofagecanbeaccommodatedifthe

whole camp is booked on an exclusive basis• Athirdbedcanbeaccommodatedindeluxetentsatanextra

charge• Childmindingservicecanbearrangedbyrequestatthetime

of reservation, at an additional cost

CHECK IN TIMES

Check-in: 13H00Check-out: 10H00

CONTACT

ReservationsTel:+27214275900Fax:+27214275901Email:[email protected]

www.newmarkhotels.com

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Serengetimigrationarea,otherwiseknownasthegreaterSerengetiarea,comprisesSerengetiNationalPark,inTanzaniaandMasaiMaraGameReserve

tothenorth,inKenya,amongothergamereservesandconservationareas.Thesouthern,Nduturegion–locatedinTanzania,ontheborderofSerengeti

NationalParkandNgorongoroConservationArea– ispredominantlycharacterisedbysweepinggrasslandsbut furtherboasts forestsaroundLake

Ndutu.Thenorthern,Loboregion–alsolocatedinTanzania,butclosertotheKenyanborder–istypicallydefinedbyitshillyandwoodedlandscape.

TheclimateintheSerengetiismostlywarmanddryalthougheveningscanbechilly,especiallyduringcoolermonthsoftheyear,fromJunetoOctober.

ThemainrainyseasontakesplacefromMarchtoMay,butlighterrainsalsofallfromOctobertoNovember.Whenthelushvegetationdriesupsometime

after the rains, animals seek out waters, driving migration patterns.

ABOUT SERENGETI

SUGGESTED PACKING LIST

• Light-weightclothing• Warmclothing,includingitemssuchasajacket,scarf

and beanie• Waterproofjacket• Hat• Sunblock• Sunglasses• Insectrepellent• Smallflashlight• Binoculars• Camera

TEMPERATURE

Average Day Temperatures: 29˚C(DecembertoMarch)28˚C(ApriltoMay)27˚C(JunetoSeptember)29˚C(OctobertoNovember)

HEALTH

It is recommendedthatguestspack in insect(particularly,mosquito)repellentand anti-itch or antihistamine cream. The necessary precautionary measures to protectoneselffromMalariamustalsobetaken.VisitorstoTanzaniaarerequiredtohaveaYellowFevervaccineand topresent thecertificate (orcertificateofexemptionfromamedicalprofessional)uponenteringthecountry.It isfurtherrecommended that guests contact their local travel clinic for advice on the necessary precautionary measures for visits to this region.

CURRENCY

Currencies:Euro(EUR),USDollar(USD),TanzanianShilling(TZS)AllcreditcardsareacceptedNochequesaccepted

ELECTRICITY

•24-hourelectricitywithsolarpanelsandinverters•SolarpoweredLEDlighting

LOCALITY