Soaring Flamingo

SOARING FLAMINGOSAFARIS, CULTURE AND TREKKING IN TANZANIA

Customer satisfaction Soaring Flamingo provides high quality services to its customers at all times. It makes best efforts to satisfy the interests and requests of each individual cus­tomer. Soaring Flamingo informs its customers transparently and honestly.

Team work and employee empowerment All staff of Soaring Flamingo work together as one team. They respect, trust and support each other. Soaring Flamingo respects, trusts and supports its emplo­yees. It fosters employee participation in the decision­making of the company and supports the professional and personal development of each employee.

Local development Soaring Flamingo builds its business on local resources. First, it employs local staff and helps them to develop their skills. Second, it cooperates with the local community to provide its services. Third, it gives priority to local suppliers to purchase products in order to encourage the development of local business.

Soaring Flamingo welcomes you to Tanzania, a country full of natural splendours. In Tanzania authentic Africa is waiting for you. Roam the endless plains of the Serengeti on a safari, encounter an incomparable abundance of wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater, visit the Maasai, climb the icy summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and relax on the white beaches of Zanzibar. Soaring Flamingo will not only show you all these breathtaking places. We are committed to bring you closer to Africa: We don’t only want you to see Africa, but to experience it. Experience Africa close up!

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SOARING FLAMINGO’S COMMITMENT

ABOUT SOARING FLAMINGO

Inspired by the hidden beauty of Empakaai Crater, where flamingos regularly flock for feeding, we chose the name of our company: Soaring Flamingo. It re­flects the intent of our company to provide access not only to the most popular places of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit but also to the hidden beauties in the area and by doing so promote a more comprehensive understanding of the country and the people.

Soaring Flamingo Company Limited is an officially licensed tour operation com­pany specializing in safaris and trekking tours in Tanzania’s Northern Circuit. The company has been co­founded in 2007 by two friends, a Tanzanian and a Swiss citizen. Our highly motivated and experienced local staff proficiently design and run safaris and trekking tours at the highest standard. Our experienced driver guides show you the fascinating wildlife in the most spectacular national parks. Moreover, we encourage you to take a step beyond: Experience nature with all your senses on a trekking tour through spectacular scenery like the Ngorongoro Highlands, the forested slopes and the lake of Empakaai Crater or Oldoinyo Len­gai, an active volcano. No matter how you travel, Soarring Flamingo will provide you a most memorable experience.

On our organised wildlife and cul­ture safaris, you stay overnight in tourist class hotels or camps. On custom­made trips, we also offer ‘budget’ and ‘luxury’ accommoda­tion. On the trekking tours, you are camping and/or staying in huts. To ensure a comfortable and re­laxing trip, Soaring Flamingo and its staff are taking care of the en­tire infrastructure.

The prices in this brochure are based on a group of four adults using double rooms. They include all essential services during your safari and/or trekking tour, i.e. trans­port (excluding international airfare), park fees, accommodation, meals, and, where ap­plicable, cultural programs. These prices are valid until December 31, 2012.

SAFARISSIGN-UP FOR ORGANIZED SAFARISTanzania is the perfect place for your safari. In Tanzania’s many national parks you will encounter great numbers and wide variety of African wildlife in their natural habitats: lions, leopards, elephants, zebras, cheetahs, antelopes, hippos, giraffes and many more. You can observe the great migration of millions of zebras and wildebeests in the world famous Serengeti or marvel at the abundance of wildlife in the renowned Ngorongoro Crater. Extraordinary sightings and amazing scenery will make your safari an unforgettable experience.

This safari shows you the wonders of African nature in four different national parks, among them the World famous Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. You will enjoy such different ecosystems as the shores of Lake Manyara, the forested rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and the endless plains of the Serengeti and, most of all, see an abundance of African wildlife. Experience the splendours of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit.

Proposed dates in 20128­14 April3­9 June

1­7 July5­11 August

2­8 September7­13 October

4­10 November2­8 December

The Splendours of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit – 7 days/6 nights

The Great Migration in the Serengeti – 7 days/6 nights

Proposed dates in 201227 May – 2 June

1­7 July14­20 October

23­29 December

This safari shows you nature in three great national parks in Tanzania’s Northern Circuit, among them the world famous Ngorongoro Crater, but most of all, you witness the overwhelming migration of the immense herds of wildebeest and zebra in the great plains of the Serengeti. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable adventure: Experience the impressive great migration.

All our safaris are run by our experienced, local driver guides. They will enhance your safari with their skills, knowledge and friendli-ness. At the same time, you will enjoy the comfort of and good views from our purpose built Land Cruisers. With Soaring Flamingo you can fully enjoy Africa’s nature.

2,170USD

1,960USD

CULTURE SAFARISSIGN-UP FOR CULTURAL EXPERIENCESTanzania is home to a great number of tribes. There are approximately 270 tribes in Tanzania, each with its proper language and culture. Meeting these tribes and experiencing their cultures is an extraordinary and inspiring experience. It can complement a safari or trekking tour or be a discovery on its own.

2,990USD

1,400USD

This safari shows you the wonders of African nature and culture in Tanzania’s Northern Circuit. Enjoy a mixed experience of wildlife, nature and culture. You travel to the world famous Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, experience diverse ecosystems from the shores of Lake Manyara to the endless plains of the Serengeti and see an abundance of African wildlife. You experience diverse traditional cultures of local tribes in Tanzania’s Northern Circuit. Finally, you have the option to enjoy yourself and relax on the magical island of Zanzibar for 4 days/4 nights for an additional USD 600.

On this extensive safari, you visit preeminent tribes of Northern Tanzania: Maasai, Wameru, Sonjo, Sukuma, Datoga and Hadzabe. You are introduced to their cultures in visits to their villages and on excursions on foot in the environment. In addition to these traditional lifestyles, you also experience modern towns to complete your experience of the African way of life. Along the way you also discover Africa astonishes nature and the magnificent scenery, in particular during your safaris in some of Africa’s most famous national parks.

On this safari, you visit special tribes of Northern Tanzania: Maasai, Wameru, Datoga and Hadzabe. You are introduced to their cultures in visits to their villages and on excursions on foot in the environment. In addition to these traditional lifestyles, you also experience modern towns to complete your experience of the African way of life. Along the way you also discover Africa astonishing nature and the magnificent scenery.

Proposed dates in 201210­19 June22­31 July

19­28 August9­18 September16­25 December

Treasures and tribes of Tanzania – 10 days/9 nights

Cultures of Northern Tanzania – 14 days/13 nights

Culture explorer – 7 days/6 nights

3,350USD

Proposed dates in 20128­21 July

26 August – 8 September23 December – 5 January

Proposed dates in 201217­23 June

12­18 August

TREKKING SIGN-UP FOR ORGANIZED TREKKING TOURSTrekking in Tanzania offers you a special experience. In Tanzania’s breath­taking sceneries you walk through unspoilt wilderness and enjoy Africa’s exotic nature with all your senses. You can trek across the Ngorongoro Highlands experiencing the authentic African savannah and the Maasai way of life, climb majestic Mount Kiliman­jaro, the roof of Africa, or simply descend to the enchanting shores of Empakaai Crater’s soda lake on a short hike. No matter where and how long you go trekking in Tanzania it will be an unforgettable experience.

Mount Kilimanjaro, with 5896m the highest mountain in Africa, has become a legend, rising high above the plains into the sky. On the Machame Route you climb Mount Kilimanjaro on one of the most scenic routes. In an unforgettable experience you climb from the lush rainforest through the moorland, the alpine desert and finally to snow and ice on the summit.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on the Machame Route – 6 days/5 nights

On all trekking tours by Soaring Flamingo you will be guided by our experienced local guides. They not only know the trail but will provide you information on nature, people and their customs and, last but not least, ensure your comfort. With Soaring Flamingo you can fully enjoy your experience in Africa’s nature.

Are you keen on experiencing Tanzania’s incredible nature and culture up close and personal? Are you keen on observing chee­tahs in their natural habitat, discovering a multitude of bird spe­cies, or visiting the most striking volcanic rock formations along Tanzania’s Rift Valley? Would you like to hike through an area, where Maasai people still live in their traditional ways? Have you dreamed about zebras crossing your path?

CUSTOM-MADEDESIGN YOUR OWN SAFARI

Proposed dates in 201224­29 June

29 July – 3 August23­28 September

16­21 December

1,740USD

Mount Meru is an impressive peak of 4562m at the heart Arusha National Park. Although neither as famous nor as high as Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru offers you an equally if not even more fascinating experience. You start your trekking tour in the bush of Arusha National Park and continue through the lush forest and the mountain moorland to reach the alpine desert at the summit. Along the way you are likely to encounter a variety of different animals such as giraffes, buffalos, elephants, antelopes, monkeys and a variety of different birds.

Climbing Mount Meru – 4 days/3 nights

Proposed dates in 201220­23 June25­28 July

19­22 September12­25 December

After an astonishing introductory safari in the Ngorongoro Crater on your way out, this trekking tour takes you through the fertile Ngorongoro Highlands. In spectacular scenery, you experience authentic Africa where indigenous Maasai people live in their traditional ways in unaltered nature. As the final highlight of your trekking tour you climb Oldoinyo Lengai, the Maasai Mountain of god, an active volcano.

Maasai trekking through the Ngorongoro Highlands to Oldoinyo Lengai,

the mountain of god – 6 days/5 nights

Whatever your personal preferences may be, we will be happy to design a custom­made program for you to match your personal interests and wishes. For your inspiration, we encourage you to visit our website www.soaringflamingo.com, in particular the pages ‘Chose from our proposed safaris’ and ‘Choose from our proposed trekking tours’ as well as the informative pages under ‘Good to know’.

Proposed dates in 201212­17 August

9­14 December1,330

USD

760USD

Don’t hesitate to request an offer by filling in the form on our

website www.soaringflamingo.com or by e-mail to

[email protected].

TANZANIA

Soaring FlamingoP.O. Box 16196ArushaTanzaniaOffice: +255 732 978 [email protected]

FRANCE

Tel.: +33 6 03 60 21 [email protected]

www.soaringflamingo.com

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