Serengeti National Park - Wonders of the African Plains

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Serengeti National Park Wonders of the African
Plains
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As Far as the Eye Can See

• For many people, Africa conjures up images of a
  land forgotten by time, where animals still roam
  the plains in abundance and nature reigns
  supreme.
• The Maasai people have inhabited the region in
  and around the Serengeti for hundreds of years.
• The word Serengeti is derived from the Maasai
  word siringet, meaning the place where the land
  runs on forever.

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The Park is Established

• Serengeti National Park encompasses 5,700 square
  miles of savanna, grassland plains, and riparian
  forest and woodland in northern Tanzania.

• The park was established in 1951 as an effort to
  preserve the areas wildlife.
• The park is divided into 3 regions
• Serengeti plains (near-treeless grassland)
• Western Corridor (swampy savanna)
• Northern Serengeti (open woodlands and hills)

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Natures Menagerie

• The incredible landscapes of the Serengeti are
  inhabited by an abundance of wildlife.
• Depending on the region of the park, visitors can
  expect to see
• African bush elephant
• Lion, African leopard, cheetah
• Zebra, impala, zebra, giraffe
• Nile crocodile
• Colobus monkey, baboon
• African wild dog, hyena

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A Rich Cultural History

• Northern Tanzania has traditionally been
  inhabited by the Maasai, semi-nomadic
  pastoralists that are a Nilotic people (refers to
  ethnic groups inhabiting the Nile Valley).

• The Maasai are known for their elaborate beaded
  jewelry, colorful clothing, and pierced ears, and
  their music and dance consist of various rhythms,
  vocals, and harmonies.
• Many Maasai villages are known to be welcoming to
  visitors, inviting them to come experience Maasai
  culture and traditions.

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The Big 5

• A term originally coined by hunters, the Big 5
  refers to
• African lion
• African elephant
• Cape buffalo
• African leopard
• White/black rhinoceros
• These animals were named as such because they are
  the most difficult and dangerous to hunt.
• Safari-goers generally prefer to spot the Big 5
  from the safety of an all-terrain vehicle!

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Creature Feature

• The tallest mammal in the world, even giraffe
  newborns are taller than most people.
• Much like human fingerprints, no two giraffes
  have the same spot pattern.
• Giraffes ultra-long necks help them reach leaves
  high in the canopy.
• With one of the shortest sleep requirements of
  any mammal, giraffes spend just 10 minutes to 2
  hours asleep per day.

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Experience the Serengeti

• As part of one of its most exciting African
  cruises, AmaWaterways takes guests on an
  adventure through Serengeti National Park for two
  full days and several nights on the Golden Trails
  of East Africa trip.

• Guests will marvel at the incredible scenery and
  wildlife found in the park, including
• Lions, leopards, and cheetahs
• All three species of African jackal, spotted
  hyenas
• Blue wildebeest
• African elephants
• Giraffes
• Any of more than 500 species of birds recorded in
  the area, including ostriches and black eagles

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Luxury Accommodations

• The adventure across Eastern Africa begins aboard
  the luxurious Zambezi Queen, an eco-friendly
  river boat specifically designed to maximize
  wildlife sightings.
• AmaWaterways saves the best for last on its
  Golden Trails of East Africa adventure with an
  excursion to Serengeti National Park, where
  guests enjoy accommodations in local luxury
  lodges and tented bush camps.

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About AmaWaterways

• Founded in 2002, AmaWaterways operates one of the
  worlds finest river cruise fleets, providing
  all-inclusive river cruise vacations on the great
  waterways of Europe, Russia, Vietnam, Cambodia,
  Myanmar (Burma), and Africa.
• With an innovative product and rapidly-growing
  fleet of custom-designed ships, the cruise line
  enjoys a reputation as the leader in river
  cruising. Visit www.amawaterways.com to learn
  more about our river cruises and first-class
  ships, or call 1-800-626-0126.