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6 day Camping Serengeti Explorer, Tanzania
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Expected African Safari Tour Experience:
Accommodation: Budget and luxury safari accommodation options available
Activities: Mto wa Mbu Cultural Experience, Olduvai Gorge & museum tour, game drives, Cultural Heritage Centre
Destinations: Nairobi, Amboseli, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Arusha
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Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli, KenyaYou will depart the capital of Kenya, Nairobi and head for Amboseli National Park. Located at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro, Amboseli is famous for its Elephants and othe large game that roam the savanna. Tonight you will sit around the campfire and get to know each of your fellow travellers and prepare yourself for the next couple of days on your African safari tour. Lunch & Dinner. |
Day 2: Mto wa Mbu Cultural Experience, TanzaniaTanzania is just a short distance from Amboseli National Park. After crossing the border we stop for a short while in Arusha to collect supplies for the next few days. There is opportunity to barter for traditional crafts and beadwork at the roadside stalls en-route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The afternoon will be spent at Mto wa Mbu (pronounced ‘umto wambu’) learning more about the extremely varied cultural heritage of Tanzania. Within the estimated population of around 28 000, Mto wa Mbu is home to nearly 120 different tribes. This excellent opportunity to experience true cultural-diversity can also result in dramatic photos and lasting memories. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. |
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater, TanzaniaThe first glimpse of the Ngorongoro Crater is an unforgettable experience. Although commonly referred to as a crater, it is actually a caldera. At over 20 km’s across and 600m deep the Ngorongoro Caldera is the largest unbroken, un-flooded caldera in the world and clear testimony to this regions volcanic history. The most renowned part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, this unique feature is legendary for the more than 25 000 wild animals that occupy the crater-floor.
In addition to the large population of grazing animals, the small soda-lake (Lake Makat) is home to flamingos. Africa’s Big-5 - Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard and Rhino are all to be found here along with Hippo, Zebra, Warthog, Eland and many of Africa’s other wild animals. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. |
Day 4: Olduvai Gorge & Serengeti National ParkNo visit to this part of the world would be complete without calling in at Olduvai Gorge – site of the Laetoli hominid footprints, Oldupai Mu- seum and many fossilised hominid, animal and plant specimens. A self-guided tour of the museum and a short lecture provides an excellent start to learning more about the history of hominids and other mammals.
A short visit to a nearby Maasai Village rounds off the morning of your Tanzania Tour before you finally enter the Serengeti National Park for your Serengeti safari. On entering the Serengeti it is immediately apparent why the Masai called this Siringitu - “the place where the land moves on forever.” Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. |
Day 5: Serengeti National Park, TanzaniaThe 14 763 square kilometres of the Serengeti is made up of a variety of different habitats – plains, kopjes, river and forest. The vast size of Tanzania’s premier National Park makes game viewing only one aspect of the Serengeti as the scenery is simply breathtaking.
A good camera is an essential item to take with you as well as lots of spare batteries, memory chips, film... There is no bad time to visit the Serengeti as every season has its own special highlight – even the rainy season has the daily thunder and lightening to look forward to. Changing seasons and light patterns form the most beautiful backdrop to view Africa’s majestic and incredible wildlife.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 6: Arusha to NairobiThe drive from Serengeti back to Arusha is still filled with birds, animals and beautiful scenery. On arrival in Arusha there will be some time to visit the Cultural Heritage Centre where many items of local produce are on sale – including Tanzanite.
For those who prefer to leave the Serengeti in comfort an optional scenic flight from the Serengeti to Arusha can be arranged at an additional cost, but must be pre booked. On arrival at Arusha a separate shuttle-bus will transport you to Nairobi where you will arrive in the early evening. Breakfast, Lunch.
Optional Activities: Flight from Serengeti NP to Arusha. |
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Serengeti Migration
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1.5 million wildebeest are constantly driven around the Serengeti by the search for food. If the rains arrive on time, the vast herds follow predictable patterns.
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The Serengeti
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The tropics of East Africa have two distinct rainy seasons; the Short Rains in November and December and the Long Rains from March to April.
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