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| African Temptations |
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| Extraordinary Activities |
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| There are many fantastic activities available (some totally private) that offer a tremendous range of experiences and adventures. |
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| List of Activities |
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| Game viewing day and night in a 4x4, boat game viewing, dhow cruises on Lake Tanganyika (meet Big Bird), walking and tracking Safaris, helicopter flights with game viewing, birding (1,388 bird species), fishing, horse-riding, mountain biking, spas, hot air ballooning, picnics at remote bush destinations, genuine Maasai cultural interactions, picnic on Shira Plateau just beneath Mt Kilimanjaro, chimp trekking, Great Migration + Mara River crossings, Out of Africa exploring “Dr Livingstone, I presume!”, and Mary and Louis Leakey’s Olduvai Gorge paleontology site. More details of some of these are listed below. |
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| Horseback Game Viewing |
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| Intermediate and advanced horseback riders will fall in love with the 18 world-class horses at Singita’s Equestrian Center, arguably the best such center in Africa, located near Singita Sasakwa Lodge. Day outrides on the plains of the Serengeti are an enchanting way to explore this spectacular landscape. The center’s horses are carefully handpicked for temperament and pace, and include South African Boerperd (an indigenous African breed), thoroughbreds, and a variety of cross breeds. |
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| Tennis |
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| Enjoy a lovely game of tennis on a clay court in the middle of the wilderness, overlooking the Serengeti Plains. This activity can be enjoyed during your downtime between game drives. |
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| Hot Air Ballooning |
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| Discover a new
perspective with a
private air balloon
game viewing flight
over the endless plains
of the Serengeti. Taking off alongside the rising sun, you will
gently soar above one
of Africa’s most
magnificent
landscapes, admiring
panoramic views of the spectacular scenery and wildlife. |
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Boating Safari
(Lake Tagalala, Lake Tanganyika or Lake Victoria) |
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| Each of these lakes are surrounded by a number of rivers, natural springs, and feeder streams, which attract amazing birdlife as well as large hippo and crocodile populations. Not to mention the land animals who are attracted to the water and surrounding greenery. Indulge in fishing or just cruise along on traditional watercraft and watch the water world unfold around you. |
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| Mahale Tanzania Fishing |
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| Tanzania National Parks administers and protects the waters of Lake Tanganyika around Mahale Mountains National Park where there is no commercial fishing. The lake holds at least 250 species of cichlid fish and 75 species of non-cichlid fish, most of which live along the shoreline down to a depth of approximately 590 feet. Species of particular note include the Tanganyika yellowbelly, Sardineand its predators, the giant Nile perch, small Nile perch, and goliath tiger, which are important angling species. |
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| Chimp Trekking in Mahale Mountains National Park |
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| View chimps in their natural habitat, and discover evolution by comparing the chimp's daily lives, their movements, feeding routines, squabbling, foraging, and grooming habits with our own. Spending time with our very rare and endangered closest genetic relatives in their amazing natural forest habitat is truly a humbling and awe-inspiring experience that will stay with you forever. |
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| Olduvai Gorge and Shifting Sands |
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| An excursion to the volcanic ash dune of Shifting Sands near Olduvai is a highlight! It is also an opportunity to explore the roots of humankind on our half or full-day excursions to the famous archeological site of Olduvai Gorge. Nearby, Laetoli has revealed fossil footprints of animals and ancestral humans who walked the earth 3.6 million years ago. Olduvai Gorge has produced the finest quality and greatest abundance of paleo-anthropological information concerning the behavior and physical structure of our earliest ancestors. |
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| Tanzanite One Mine Tour |
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| Tanzanite One Mining Ltd is the world's largest, leading and most scientifically advanced mine and supplier of the rare and precious gemstone Tanzanite. Their precision cutting and polishing facilities and supply partnerships with prestigious international gem and jewellery companies means that they are involved in every step of our ethical Tanzanite’s journey, from mine to market. |
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| Private and Lavish Outdoor Picnics/Sundowners |
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| Enjoy our private exciting al fresco picnics, sundowners, bush breakfasts, or brunches set at unique, remote destinations. All locations include varying landscapes and experiences, with romantic settings and exceptional views overlooking lakes, plains or mountains. Our teams head out ahead of your arrival and set up the picnic no tables placed with crystal glasses, chilled champagne, gleaming silverware, and a wonderful array of food. |
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| Katavi Nat’l Park Lavish Private Picnic |
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(en-route Selous Nat’l Park-Mahale Mountains Nat’l Park)
Break up your flight with a wonderful al fresco picnic at Katavi National Park. Isolated, untrammeled and seldom visited, Katavi is a true wilderness providing a thrilling taste of Africa as it must have been centuries ago. As you land, after passing over vast floodplains and seasonal lakes, you will see your picnic setup alongside the airstrip. Awaiting you under an umbrella thorn tree will be a lovely table set with crystal glasses, chilled champagne, gleaming silverware and wonderful food. |
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| Private Authentic Maasai Village Cultural Visit at Ngorongoro Crater |
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| Ole Dorop, a local Maasai clan leader will invite you to a Maasai “Olpul” site and ceremony near his boma. Some of the young warriors will explain all the details of this warrior induction ceremony and will possibly teach you how to throw spears. They will also be preparing a traditional feast, which you will be offered to sample. You then return to the boma for a sumptuous three-course dinner, where Maasai men and women in traditional dress will perform some fun and exciting singing and dancing around the fire. Guests are encouraged to participate with some of their own singing and dancing for the entertainment of their Maasai hosts. |
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| Scenic Mt. Kilimanjaro Private Helicopter Flights |
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| What better way to view the highest point in Africa and Africa’s only permanent glacier, than from your own private helicopter!? Make a day of it and stop for a short hike on the lower slopes, followed by a sumptuous picnic lunch on the scenic Shira Plateau, which offers great close-up views of Kilimanjaro’s massive peak. |
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| With a choice of the following helicopter types |
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| EC145 (or equivalent) |
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| Twin turbine (2x550 kW), fitting 1 to 7 passengers |
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| EC 130 B4 (or equivalent) |
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| Single turbine (632kW), fitting 1 to 5 passengers |
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| Bell 407 (or equivalent) |
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| Single turbine (606 kW), fitting 1 to 5 passengers |
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| AS 350 B3 (or equivalent) |
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| Single turbine (632kW), fitting 1 to 5 passengers |
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| Lavish Picnic on Shira Plateau with a view of Mount Kilimanjaro |
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| Shira Plateau stretches out for around 8 miles to the west of the massif of Kilimanjaro, which sweeps up to the glaciers near the summit (Kibo). This plateau is a caldera, a collapsed volcanic crater. Drive from the helipad on Simba Farm through tropical rainforest and watch as it quite quickly turns into a shrub land setting. Enjoy spectacular views of the mountain while having your picnic. You will have the option to enjoy the fantastic opportunity of getting close to this mystical mountain and World Heritage Site by taking a walk along its base before or after your sumptuous lunch. |
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| Lavish Picnic at Lake Natron |
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| Remote, pristine, and mysterious, Lake Natron is a closed basin, low-lying lake situated in northern Tanzania. Although the lake is alkaline, it is not devoid of life. Lake Natron's waters support a thriving ecosystem of salt marshes, freshwater wetlands, flamingos, other wetland birds, the specially adapted tilapia fish, and algae on which large flocks of flamingos feed. It is shallow and fills up with water for only a few weeks a year when the strange algae-colored water provides unique photographic opportunities. Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight from Ngorongoro Crater to visit this moonlike landscape, accompanied by a lavish picnic. |
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| Lavish Private Picnic on Rubondo Island |
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| Break up your flight or take a helicopter excursion with a wonderful al fresco picnic on Rubondo Island. It is an important breeding ground for both migratory birds and various fish species. For a long time it stood to be the only area in the waters of Lake Victoria that was well protected and preserved. Eighty percent of the island is covered by a dense forest, thus providing a variety of habitats for wildlife such as sitatunga, spotted necked otters, chimpanzees, elephants, giraffes, black and white colubus monkeys, suni, and African grey parrots. Enjoy this hidden Eden as you picnic with chilled champagne and wonderfully prepared food. |
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| Visit the Historical Livingstone Site |
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| Break up your flight by landing at Kigoma on the shores of Lake Tanganyika and taking a short dusty drive to Ujiji, the site where Stanley met Dr. Livingstone and famously spoke the words, “Dr. Livingstone I presume?”.Visit the museum and listen to a delightful description of the history of this event by a most entertaining guide. Finally, refresh yourselves as you picnic with crystal glasses, chilled champagne, gleaming silverware, and wonderful food. |
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| Let African Temptations make your dream Safari come true |
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