Budget safaris
3 Days Adventure In Maasai Village, Lake Natron & Climb Mt Oldoinyo Lengai – Maasai Mountain Of God
Meet your guide and start to walk from from your hotel to Maasai Village and local farms, experience Maasai culture and local people life, lunch at Maasai village. After lunch visit Maasai Market
DAY 1: MAASAI VILLAGE
At 9.30am meet your guide and start to walk from from your hotel to Maasai Village and local farms, experience Maasai culture and local people life, lunch at Maasai village. After lunch visit Maasai Market, overnight at Arusha Center Tourist Inn at Pangani st, bed and breakfast.
DAY 2: ARUSHA-LAKE NATRON
Pick up from Arusha Center Tourist Inn Hotel at 9.00am drive to Lake Natron, lunch at Kamakia campsite Lake Natron. After lunch proceed to the lake to view the flock of Flamingos and other species of water birds, lunch at the Lake, then visit the Munge thundering water falls, late evening visit Local people. Dinner and overnight at Kamakia campsite.
DAY 3: CLIMB OLDOINYO LENGAI, MAASAI MOUNTAIN OF GOD
At midnight hours 1.00am drive to the starting point for climbing Oldoinyo Lengai Maasai Mountain of God, 4 hours to the summit, next morning descend down and drive back to the camp for rest, after lunch drive back to Arusha
4 Days Budget Camping Safari Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
Tarangire National Park covers 2,600 square kilometers and at dry times, the concentration of animal’s rivals that of the much better known Serengeti – the game numbers are staggering
Day 1 - Tarangire National Park
Pick up from your hotel in Arusha at 9.00am, drive with picnic lunch to Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive.Tarangire National Park covers 2,600 square kilometers and at dry times, the concentration of animal’s rivals that of the much better known Serengeti – the game numbers are staggering: E.g. 30,000 Zebras, 25,000 Wildebeests, 5,000 Buffaloes, 3,000 Elephants, 2,500 Maasai Giraffes and over 1,000 Fringe-eared Oryx’s (gemsbok), Predators include Lions, Cheetah and Leopards.Also flocks of birds: E.g. Green Wood Hoopoes, Fisher Lovebirds, white bellied go-away birds and giant kingfishers. Dinner and overnight at Migombani campsite.
Day 2 - Serengeti National Park
Early at 6.00am have a cup of coffee and drive to Maasai Boma where you will experience the rhythm of this nomadic tribe’s daily life. Subject to the season, witness the livestock movement in the early morning before meeting the Elders, Moran warriors and women and children with full explanations’ into the status and ranking within the families as well as their traditions and beliefs.Then drive back to the camp for full breakfast. After breakfast have a game drive en-route with picnic lunch to Serengeti National Park, through Ngorongoro Conservation area. The vast Serengeti Plains, home to a huge variety of animals and birds, Search among the trees and kopjes for the elusive Leopards and cheetah as well as Wildebeest Migration. Dinner and overnight at Pimbi campsite.
Day 3 - Serengeti National Park
Early at 6.00am have a cup coffee and proceed for sunrise game viewing, at 8.00am drive back to the Lodge for full breakfast. After breakfast have a Game viewing en-route with picnic lunches and visit to the small but very interesting Dr. Leakey Museum at Olduvai Gorge. Ascend from the plains to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight at Simba campsite(Crater rim) or similar.
Day 4 - Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast drive to Ngorongoro, Descend 610 meters into Ngorongoro Crater floor for 6 hours game viewing with picnic lunch. Spot the endangered black Rhinos, Lions, Elephants, Zebras, Buffaloes and wildebeest and other wild animals.Also in Ngorongoro Crater Soda Lake you will see many species of birds including Flamingos. All these animals in turn support large predators such as Lions and Leopards, and scavengers such as Hyenas and Jackals. Late evening drive back to Arusha.
5 Days Arusha, Lake Natron, Climb Mt Oldoinyo Lengai & Lake Manyara
After breakfast drive to Lake Natron, lunch at Kamakia campsite Lake Natron. After lunch proceed to the lake to view the flock of Flamingoes and other species of water birds, lunch at the Lake, then visit the Munge thundering water falls
DAY 1: PICK UP
Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Jomo Kenyata Airport drive to Arusha. Overnight at Arusha Center Tourist inn hotel.
DAY 2: ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK
Pick up from Arusha Center Tourist inn at 9.00am drive to Arusha National Park for half day walking with a ranger and half day game drive dinner and overnight at Maasai camp site in Arusha.
DAY 3: ARUSHA - LAKE NATRON
After breakfast drive to Lake Natron, lunch at Kamakia campsite Lake Natron. After lunch proceed to the lake to view the flock of Flamingoes and other species of water birds, lunch at the Lake, then visit the Munge thundering water falls, late evening visit Local people. Dinner and overnight at Kamakia campsite.
DAY 4: CLIMB OLDOINYO LENGAI MAASAI MOUNTAIN OF GOD
At midnight hours 1.00am drive to the starting point for climbing Oldoinyo Lengai Maasai Mountain of God, 5 hours to the summit, next morning descend down and drive back to the camp for rest, after lunch drive back to Jambo camp site for dinner and overnight.
DAY 5: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park for full day game drive with your picnic lunches. This superb scenic park, is set around the Lake is most famous for its tree – climbing Lions, late evening drive back to Arusha. End of Tour
15 Days Camping Safari Tanzania Off The Beaten Track
Meet your Professional and Experienced English speaking Mountain guide at your Hotel at 07:00am, drive to Machame Gate (1,640 meters), which takes approximately an hour for the former and two hours for the latter
DAY 1: KILIMANJARO DAY TRIP TREKKING VIA MACHAME ROUTE
Meet your Professional and Experienced English speaking Mountain guide at your Hotel at 07:00am, drive to Machame Gate (1,640 meters), which takes approximately an hour for the former and two hours for the latter.The ascent through the stunning rainforest, is a long one (~11km / 7miles) and takes approximately 4 hours, picnic lunch at Machame camp.After lunch, descend down (2 hours) to Machame gate and transferred back to your Mc Ellys Hotel for Dinner and overnight.
DAY 2: ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK
Meet your Professional English speaking driver guide at your Hotel Mc Ellys at 09:00am for departure Arusha National Park for half day walking with armed range and half day game drive.In the morning hours we go for a game drive, spotting wildlife while enjoying the spectacular views of Mount Meru and the Kilimanjaro, waterfalls, lakes, swamps and steep cliffs. Driving around the Momella Lakes in the South Eastern part of the Park, surrounded by beautiful woodlands. The park is home to many varieties of smaller game as well as giraffe, elephant, Black and White Colobus monkey, water buffalo, bushbuck, and over 400 species of birdlife.After lunch armed ranger will be waiting for you to accompany you on your 3 hours walking safari that will give you the chance to experience the wildlife up-close.Late evening drive back to Mc Ellys Hotel for dinner and overnight
DAY 3: KIKULETWA HOT SPRING -SWIMMING
Your driver guide will pick you at Mc Ellys Hotel at 08;00am, and drive two-hour to Lundugai near Boma Ng’ombe arriving at the Chemka / Maji Moto Hot springs. This scenic drive takes you off the tourist trail and offers a glimpse into local life: bustling markets, local farms, and the like.On arrival at this oasis of its kind you will spend a few hours soaking in the pleasantly warm waters, as well as swinging on the rope swing (if you care for some little adrenaline activity), relaxing in the sun-dappled shade of the treesAfter you have had enough, we will take you back to Mc Ellys Hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY 4: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Your driver guide will pick you at 08:30am and drive to Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive with picnic lunch boxes.Tarangire National Park covers 2,600 square kilometers and at dry times, the concentration of animal’s rivals that of the much better known Serengeti – the game numbers are staggering: E.g. 30,000 Zebras, 25,000 Wildebeests, 5,000 Buffaloes, 3,000 Elephants, 2,500 Maasai Giraffes and over 1,000 Fringe-eared Oryx’s (gemsbok), Predators include Lions, Cheetah and Leopards.Also flocks of birds: E.g. Green Wood Hoopoes, Fisher Lovebirds, white bellied go-away birds and giant kingfishers.Dinner and overnight at Tarangire campsite.Lunch and dinner
DAY 5: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Early in the morning at 05:30 am take your breakfast box and proceed for a sunrise game drive till 08.00 am, drive back to the Lodge for a full breakfast.After breakfast, have a full day game viewing , dinner and overnight at Migombani camp. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
DAY 6: LAKE NATRON
After breakfast have a game drive and enjoy its spectacular wild animals , Zebras, giraffes,Widebeests, Buffaloes ,Continue off-the-beaten track to Lake Natron following the Rift Valley Escarpment northwards. Your drive passes through typical Masai land and soon Oldonyo Lengai – the holy mountain of the Masai – will appear in the distance before reaching the small Masai village of Ngare Sero. Enjoy a guided bush walk to Lake Natron, whose shores shimmer in pink as thousands of flamingos come to breed on the alkaline lake.Then visit the Munge thundering waterfalls for swimming and visit Engarasero Footprint, The group of more than 400 footprints was made sometime between 5,000 and 19,000 years ago at a site called Engare Sero.Dinner and overnight at Worldview campsiteBreakfast, Lunch and dinner
DAY 7: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After early breakfast, continue your journey further north while the vehicle slowly climbs along several serpentine turns. Enjoy a last view onto Lake Natron before leaving the Rift Valley behind and continue via the village of Wasso to Northern Serengeti. Enter Serengeti by midday at Kleins Gate and enjoy a game drive on the way to Seronera center of Serengeti.On the way you will enjoy viewing, a lot different wild species of animals e.g Leopards, lions, buffaloes, elephants, giraffes and zebras and birds.Proceed to your overnight accommodation at Pimbi campsite.Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
DAY 8: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Early morning at 05:45 am take your breakfast box and proceed for sunrise and morning game drive in Serengeti National Park.Drive back to the camp in afternoon for hot lunch.After lunch proceed for evening game drive, in the vast Serengeti Plains, home to a huge variety of animals and birds, Search among the trees and kopjes for the elusive Leopards and cheetah as well as Wildebeest Migrations.After Sunset game drive, drive back to Pimbi campsite for Dinner and overnight. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
DAY 9: LAKE NDUTU TO NGORONGORO CRATER RIM
Early in the morning at 05:45 take your breakfast box and continue with Sunrise game drive in Lake Ndutu area. Ndutu is the area between South east Serengeti and North West Ngorongoro where the great migration (Thousands of Wildebeest and Zebras) will be from January to late April.This short grassland area has highly nutritious grass due to the minerals found in the area and it is where the great migration calves in February. It is one of the very few places in the Parks where off-road game drive is permitted and the best place to see hunting cats (lions and cheetahs). Other animals in the place include hyenas, warthogs, elephants, giraffes and many more.In afternoon drive back to the camp to take your Picnic lunch boxes and proceed with game drive to Simba campsite Ngorongoro crater rim for dinner and overnight.Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
DAY 10: NGORONGORO CRATER
At 06:00am have a breakfast and take your picnic lunch drive to Ngorongoro, descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro crater floor for a 6 hour game viewing.The Ngorongoro National Park supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park, is it’s dense population of predators, which include Lions, Hyenas, Jackals, Cheetahs and the ever-elusive Leopards, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot.We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of Flamingos, Hippos and other water birds can usually been seen here. Late evening drive back to Simba campsite for dinner and overnight.Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
DAY 11: TREK NGORONGORO CRATER RIM
Early after breakfast drive one kilometer with picnic lunch boxes from simba campsite to the starting point at Northern of the rim of Ngorongoro and start walking through acacia forest accompanied with Maasai warrior, Donkeys (to carry your luggage) and armed ranger, have a nice view of Ngorongoro crater.Walk 17Km through Acacia forest on the rim of Ngorongoro and see so many birds and wild animals such as Giraffes, Zebras, Wildebeests, Bush-backs, Elephants and different species.Dinner and overnight at Leyanai campsite.Main Destination:Ngorongoro HighlandsAccommodation:Budget camping
- On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Non-alcoholic drinks
DAY 12: TREK NGORONGORO CRATER RIM
Early after breakfast, proceed walking 17 Klm with picnic lunch boxes accompanied with Maasai warrior, donkeys and armed ranger on the crater rim from Leianai to Ilkiepusi 5-6 hours cross acacia forest and view crater from the top of rim.You will see many wild animals such as Buffaloes, Zebras, Wildebeest, Elephants, Giraffes, birds etc.Dinner and overnight at Ilkiepusi Bush camp.
DAY 13: LAKE EYASI - VISIT BARBEIG AND DATOGA LOCAL TRIBES
After breakfast, walk about half kilometer, and our car will pick you, drive to Lake Eyasi, on the way enjoy landscapes and other activities, lunch at the Lake Eyasi Bushcampsite.After lunch visit Barbeig and Datoga local people to experience their lifestyle and culture. Late evening walk to the Eyasi Bush Camp for dinner and overnight –Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
DAY 14: HADZABE BUSHMEN AND NIGHT GAME DRIVE LAKE MANYARA PARK
Earlier in the morning at 05.00 am have a cup of coffee or tea, then accompanied by Hadzabe Bushmen Guide proceed for Bushmen activities around Lake Eyasi wooden bush land,Experience the Bees keeping on the tree holes, rock caves, at other Bushmen activities, traditional healearsm, Black smith, Traditional dancing (experience local Bushmen living and culture) e.t.c.In the afternoon return back to the camp for hot lunch, after lunch drive to Migombani camp for rest and diiner.At 08:00pm inter Lake Manyara Park for Night game drive until 12:00 midnight. A whole new world of animal species (nocturnal) awaits you on a night game drive. It gives you a different perspective of the park and wildlife.There is an abundance of elusive animals that are rarely seen in the day, but that are incredibly active at night. Keep your eyes open, and hopefully you will be lucky enough to spot shy genets, lithe civet cats and prickly porcupines. Possibly easier to see will be the massive hippos happily foraging under a leafy tree on the road side. Fleeting leopards often wander around the park and, even though it is not a given that you will see one, there are regular sightings of them. The kings of the jungle, the golden lions, pride themselves on sleeping all day so fortunately, you are sure to seen them as they are most mobile at night.Dinner and overnight at Mogombani camp.
DAY 15: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, have a full day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, home to giant fig trees, acacia woodlands, mahogany trees and grassy flood plains. The contrasts of this area are simply breathtaking, with the open plains, huge escarpment, Soda Lake, dense woodlands, and distance volcanic peaks.Animals such as Elephants, Hippos, Impalas, Giraffe, Warthog, Wildebeest, Blue monkeys and Buffaloes can be seen.This Park is also home to the famous tree climbing lions and Leopards.Lake Manyara National Park provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birds life with over 400 species having been recorded within the Parks boundaries. Highlights include pink-hued flamingoes, herons, storks and pelicans.Late evening drive to Kilimanjaro Airport via Arusha town for shopping.
6 Days Budget Camping Safari Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire
Lake Manyara National Park provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s bird’s life with over 400 species having been recorded within the parks boundaries. Highlights include pink-hued flamingoes, herons, storks and pelicans.
Day 1 - Lake Manyara National Park - Jambo Campsite
Pick up from your Hotel in Arusha at 9.00am, met our professional driver tour guide, who will drive you with picnic lunch to Lake Manyara National Park (About 135Klm), home to giant fig trees, acacia woodlands, mahogany trees and grassy flood plains. The contrasts of this area are simply breathtaking, with the open plains, huge escarpment, Soda Lake, dense woodlands, and distance volcanic peaks.Animals such as Elephants, Hippos, Impalas, Giraffe, Warthog, Wildebeest, Blue monkeys and Buffaloes can be seen.This Park is also home to the famous tree climbing lions and Leopards.Lake Manyara National Park provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s bird’s life with over 400 species having been recorded within the parks boundaries. Highlights include pink-hued flamingoes, herons, storks and pelicans. Dinner and overnight at Migomabani campsite.
Day 2 - Serengeti National Park - Seronera Campsite
Early at 6.00am have a cup of coffee and drive to Maasai Boma where you will experience the rhythm of this nomadic tribe’s daily life. Subject to the season, witness the livestock movement in the early morning before meeting the Elders, Moran warriors and women and children with full explanations’ into the status and ranking within the families as well as their traditions and beliefs.Then drive back to the camp for full breakfast. After breakfast have a game drive en-route with picnic lunch to Serengeti National Park, through Ngorongoro Conservation area. Dinner and overnight at Seronera campsite.
Day 3 - Serengeti National Park - Seronera Campsite
Early in the morning have a cup of Coffee, and then proceed for sunrise game drive in Serengeti, return back to the camp for breakfast.After breakfast proceed for full day game viewing with picnic lunch in Serengeti Plains, home to a huge variety of animals and birds, Search among the trees and kopjes for the elusive Leopards and cheetah as well as Wildebeest Migration. After Sunset game drive back to Pimbi campsite for Dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - Serengeti National Park - Simba Campsite
After breakfast have a Game viewing en-route with picnic lunches and visit to the small but very interesting Dr. Leakey Museum at Olduvai Gorge. Ascend from the plains to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight at Simba campsite (Crater rim) or similar.
Day 5 - Ngorongoro Crater - Migomabani Campsite
After early breakfast drive to Ngorongoro, Descend 610 meters into Ngorongoro Crater floor for 6 hours game viewing with picnic lunch. Spot the endangered black Rhinos, Lions, Elephants, Zebras, Buffaloes and wildebeest and other wild animals.Also in Ngorongoro Crater Soda Lake you will see many species of birds including Flamingos. All these animals in turn support large predators such as Lions and Leopards, and scavengers such as Hyenas and Jackals. Dinner and overnight at Migomabani campsite.
Day 6 - Tarangire National Park - Arusha
After breakfast, drive with picnic lunch to Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive.Tarangire National Park covers 2,600 square kilometers and at dry times, the concentration of animal’s rivals that of the much better known Serengeti – the game numbers are staggering: E.g. 30,000 Zebras, 25,000 Wildebeests, 5,000 Buffaloes, 3,000 Elephants, 2,500 Maasai Giraffes and over 1,000 Fringe-eared Oryx’s (gemsbok), Predators include Lions, Cheetah and Leopards.Also flocks of birds: E.g. Green Wood Hoopoes, Fisher Lovebirds, white bellied go-away birds and giant kingfishers.Late evening drive back to Arusha.
3 Days Safari Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire
Pick up from your Hotel in Arusha at 9.00am, your English driver guide will brief you about your trip, then drive you with picnic lunch to Lake Manyara National Park (About 135Klm) for a full day game drive
DAY 1: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Pick up from your Hotel in Arusha at 9.00am, your English driver guide will brief you about your trip, then drive you with picnic lunch to Lake Manyara National Park (About 135Klm) for a full day game drive. Home to giant fig trees, acacia woodlands, mahogany trees and grassy flood plains. The contrasts of this area are simply breathtaking, with the open plains, huge escarpment, Soda Lake, dense woodlands, and distance volcanic peaks. Animals such as Elephants, Hippos, Impalas, Giraffe, Warthog, Wildebeest, Blue monkeys and Buffaloes can be seen. This Park is also home to the famous tree climbing lions and Leopards. Lake Manyara National Park provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s bird’s life with over 400 species having been recorded within the parks boundaries. Highlights include pink-hued flamingoes, herons, storks and pelicans.Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge or similar.
DAY 2: NGORONGORO CRATER
After early breakfast drive into Ngorongoro, Descend 610 meters into Ngorongoro Crater floor for 6 hours game viewing with picnic lunch. Spot the endangered black Rhinos, Lions, Elephants, Zebras, Buffaloes and wildebeest and other wild animals. Also in Ngorongoro Crater Soda Lake you will see many species of birds including Flamingos. All these animals in turn support large predators such as Lions and Leopards, and scavengers such as Hyenas and Jackals. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge or similar.
DAY 3: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, drive with picnic lunch to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park covers 2,600 square kilometers and at dry times, the concentration of animal’s rivals that of the much better known Serengeti – the game numbers are staggering: E.g. 30,000 Zebras, 25,000 Wildebeests, 5,000 Buffaloes, 3,000 Elephants, 2,500 Maasai Giraffes and over 1,000 Fringe-eared Oryx’s (gemsbok), Predators include Lions, Cheetah and Leopards. Also flocks of birds: E.g. Green Wood Hoopoes, Fisher Lovebirds, white bellied go-away birds and giant kingfishers. Late evening drive back to Arusha.
2 Days Budget Camping Safari Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater
Animals such as Elephants, Hippos, Impalas, Giraffe, Warthog, Wildebeest, Blue monkeys and Buffaloes can be seen.
Day 1
Pick up from your Hotel in Arusha at 9.00am, met our professional driver tour guide, who will give briefing about your trip and drive you with picnic lunch to Lake Manyara National Park (About 135 Km), for full day game viewing at the home to giant fig trees, acacia woodlands, mahogany trees and grassy flood plains. The contrasts of this area are simply breathtaking, with the open plains, huge escarpment, Soda Lake, dense woodlands, and distance volcanic peaks.Animals such as Elephants, Hippos, Impalas, Giraffe, Warthog, Wildebeest, Blue monkeys and Buffaloes can be seen.This Park is also home to the famous tree climbing lions and Leopards, birds’ life with over 400 species having been recorded within the parks boundaries. Highlights include pink-hued flamingos, herons, storks and pelicans. Dinner and overnight at Jambo campsite.
Day 2
After early breakfast drive to Ngorongoro, Descend 610 meters into Ngorongoro Crater floor for 6 hours game viewing with picnic lunch. Spot the endangered black Rhinos, Lions, Elephants, Zebras, Buffaloes and wildebeest and other wild animals.Also in Ngorongoro Crater Soda Lake you will see many species of birds including Flamingos. All these animals in turn support large predators such as Lions and Leopards, and scavengers such as Hyenas and Jackals, late evening drive back to Arusha
12 Days Trekking Maasai Land with Maasai Warriors & Game Drive In Serengeti Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara
DAY 1: KILIMANJARO AIRPORT –MC ELLYS HOTEL
Pick up from Kilimanjaro Aiport transfer you to Mc Ellys Hotel, here your English-speaking driver guide will brief you about your safari, and if you have at time, we will take you for Arusha town tour.Visit Local Market, Tanzanite Gem stone museum to experience the story of Tanzanite, which was discovered only in Tanzania and if you are interested you can buy, overnight at Mc Ellys Hotel- bed and breakfast.
DAY 2: TREKKING FOOTHILLS OF THE DRAMATIC MT LONGIDO AND MAASAI CULTURAL
After breakfast, drive 2 hours to Longido Maasai village. Then guided with Maasai warriors walk 5hours with lunch packets to the refuge of birds like weavers, sun birds, barbets, turacos, buffalo weavers etc, walk through the foothills of Mount Longido to see deference traditional medicine plants species, on the clear days you can see more than 200kms and view all the northern Tanzania mountains. This trek will take more than 7 hours.At night Maasai warriors slaughter a goat and show you how they make the traditional barbecue at the same time enjoy the Maasai traditional dance and eat the barbecue Dinner and overnight at Longido campsite, campfire available, enjoy the stories telling with Maasai elders.Lunch and dinner and overnight at the Longido campsite camp.
DAY 3: TREK UP LONGIDO/DRIVE TO KITUMBEINE MAASAI VILLAGE
Start the day with an early breakfast (06.00am), trek into the foothills of Longido up to a high view point (5,487ft), if weather is clear you will have a great views of Mt. Meru, Mt Kilimanjaro, and West across the floor of the Rift Valley stretching to the Crater Highlands on the very distant horizon.After lunch drive a short distance before leaving the vehicles, proceeding on foot to Kitumeine Village and Kitumbeine Rocky Camp, two kilometers outside the village (alt. of camp is 4,070ft).
Distance ranges from 10kms to 20kms today, depending on the strength and wishes of the group.Your climb drive and trek today will be tough, covering up to 20km. The experience should give you a good understanding how hardly the Maasai who walk these distances regularly really are, you will be walking int the Maasai heartlands, traditional temporary villages with mud-built houses and thorn hedges, where young Maasai boys herd cattle and goats as their forefathers have done for centuries. Dinner and overnight at bush camp. Break fast, lunch and dinner
DAY 4: KITUMBEINE MAASAI VILLAGE
Trek Kitumbeine Mountain to viewpoint on a ridge at 6,300ftThe trail is dusty and rocky to start, but soon merges with a we-trodden goat tail, Temperatures should drop as the day proceeds and you begin to gain altitude, expect to reach the viewpoint early afternoon. Later, trek part way back down and meet the vehicles for a short drive to the Ngarirat Swamp, a mostly dry ancient swamp bed where many wild animals come to drink and graze.Late afternoon, enjoy a game viewing trek in the region around the swamp, Dinner And overnight at KitumbeineMaasai Village – Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 5: TREK CROSS NAGARITAT TO GELAI
Today you will have a vehicle uplift to North – East of Kitumbeine village on rocky terrain. Leaving the vehicles and cross a low saddle between Mt. Kitumbeine and Gilai, climb into the foothills and little shelter from the sun. This section is very challenging with a lot of uphill’s and little shelter from the sun.On this day and the following days, as you venture further into the Rift Valley, you will see more of the wild game that populates the region, e.g. Zebra, Gerenuk, and Giraffe and the bird life is rich along the entire route and you will be fascinated by the nests of the weaver birds. The Superb Starlings, the Go Away bird, hoops and numerous raptors are also seen in the area.Expect to be captivated by the sheer beauty of this region, the Cradle of Mankind. Tonight you camp at Gelai Village Camp site for dinner and overnight – Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 6: LAKE NATRON AND WATERFALLS
After breakfast drive to the bottom of the Mountain and start a short walk to the Ngarasero waterfalls for swimming to the River pool and enjoy viewing deferent spices of birds and butterflies, hot lunch at the waterfalls.
At evening walk again to the car and drive to Lake Natron to see one of the major flocks of Flamingos breeding areas and you will enjoy to see deferent species of waterbeds.
Late evening after sunset you will drive back to the camp for dinner and then settle in for your overnight stay. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 7: SERENGETI NATIONALPARK
After early breakfast, continue your journey further north while the vehicle slowly climbs along several serpentine turns.
Enjoy a last view onto Lake Natron before leaving the Rift Valley behind and continue via the village of Wasso to Northern Serengeti. Enter Serengeti by midday at Kleins Gate and enjoy a game drive on the way to Seronera center of Serengeti.
On the way you will enjoy viewing, a lot different wild species of animals e.g Leopards, lions, buffaloes, elephants, giraffes and zebras and birds.
Proceed to your dinner and overnight accommodation at Pimbi campsite Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 8: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Early morning at 5.30am have a cup of coffee, and then proceed for sunrise game viewing till 8.00am come back for full breakfast.After breakfast, have a full day game viewing with hot lunch in vast Serengeti Plains, home to a huge variety of animals and birds, Search among the trees and kopjes for the elusive Leopards and cheetah as well as Wildebeest Migration. After Sunset game drive back to Pimbi campsite for dinner and overnight at or similar.
DAY 9: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Full day game drive in Serengeti. After breakfast proceed for full day game drives in Serengeti with hot lunch,
After sunset drive back to Pimbi campsite for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 10: SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO CRATER RIM
Early at 5.30am have a cup coffee and proceed for sunrise game viewing, At 8.00am, drive back to the camp for full breakfast.After breakfast have a Game viewing en-route with picnic lunches and visit to the small but very interesting Dr. Leakey Museum at Olduvai Gorge.Then ascend from the plains to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight at Simba campsite (Crater rim). Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 11: NGORONGORO CRATER
After early breakfast, descend 610 meters into Ngorongoro Crater floor for 6 hours game viewing with picnic lunch. Spot the endangered black Rhinos, Lions, Elephants, Zebras, Buffaloes and wildebeest and other wild animals.Also in Ngorongoro Crater Soda Lake you will see many species of birds including Flamingos. All these animals in turn support large predators such as Lions and Leopards, and scavengers such as Hyenas and Jackals. Dinner and overnight at Migombani campsite. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 12: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, have a full day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, home to giant fig trees, acacia woodlands, mahogany trees and grassy flood plains. The contrasts of this area are simply breathtaking, with the open plains, huge escarpment, Soda Lake, dense woodlands, and distance volcanic peaks.Animals such as Elephants, Hippos, Impalas, Giraffe, Warthog, Wildebeest, Blue monkeys and Buffaloes can be seen.This Park is also home to the famous tree climbing lions and Leopards.Lake Manyara National Park provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birds life with over 400 species having been recorded within the parks boundaries. Highlights include pink-hued flamingos, herons, storks and pelicans.Late afternoon drive to Kilimanjaro Airport. Price includes: –
- Flying doctors Insurance
- 4WD safari vehicle with popup roof/radio call/fridge/electric system to charge phones and laptops
- Unlimited kilometers during game drives
- Experienced English-speaking driver guide
- Maasai English speaking for walking
- All government taxes
- All Parks entry fees
- Walking fees
- Camping fees
- WMA fees for controlled area
- Lake Natron fees
- Ngorongoro crater service fees
- Three meals a day: – https://www.aaaexpressadventure.com/meals/
- Cook
- Mineral water 1.5 liters per person per day
- Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport
Price Excludes –
- Tips for your driver guide, cook and Maasai
- Olduvai Gorge Fees US dollars 36 per person (Optional)
- Maasai village US Dollars 50 per group
7 Days Budget Camp Safaris Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire
Tanzania’s parks have an incredible variety of fauna and flora, which cannot fail to impress. Hollywood also chose this region to film the movie “Hatari” in which Hardy Kruger starred alongside the legendary John Wayne.
DAY 1 - ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK
Pick up from your Hotel in Arusha at 8:30am, drive to Arusha National Park, a short 40 minute drive from Arusha town.The park has an incredible variety of fauna and flora, which cannot fail to impress. Hollywood also chose this region to film the movie “Hatari” in which Hardy Kruger starred alongside the legendary John Wayne.At the Momella Gate, an armed ranger will be waiting to accompany you on a walking safari that will give you the chance to experience the wildlife up-close. Only a few other National Parks in Tanzania give you such an opportunity and it is something that should not be missed.After a delicious picnic lunch we continue our safari within the Arusha National Park. After plenty of time to observe the wildlife, we will drive to Mc Elly’s Hotel for overnight, bed and breakfast.
DAY 2 - LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Pick up from Mc Elly’s Hotel at 8:30am, drive to Lake Manyara National Park (About 135Klm), home to giant fig trees, acacia woodlands, mahogany trees and grassy flood plains. The contrasts of this area are simply breathtaking, with the open plains, huge escarpment, Soda Lake, dense woodlands, and distance volcanic peaks for a full day game drive with picnic lunch.Animals such as Elephants, Hippos, Impalas, Giraffe, Warthog, Wildebeest, Blue monkeys and Buffaloes can be seen.This Park is also home to the famous tree climbing lions and Leopards.Lake Manyara National Park provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s bird’s life with over 400 species having been recorded within the parks boundaries. Highlights include pink-hued flamingoes, herons, storks and pelicans. Dinner and overnight at Migombani campsite.
DAY 3 - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Early at 6.00am have a cup of coffee and drive to Maasai Boma where you will experience the rhythm of this nomadic tribe’s daily life. Subject to the season, witness the livestock movement in the early morning before meeting the Elders, Moran warriors and women and children with full explanations’ into the status and ranking within the families as well as their traditions and beliefs.Then drive back to the camp for full breakfast.After breakfast have a game drive en-route with picnic lunch to Serengeti National Park, through Ngorongoro Conservation area. Dinner and overnight at Pimbi campsite.
DAY 4 - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Early in the morning have a cup of Coffee proceed for sunrise game drive in Serengeti, at 08.00am return back to the camp for breakfast, After breakfast proceed for full day game viewing with picnic lunch in Serengeti Plains, home to a huge variety of animals and birds, Search among the trees and kopjes for the elusive Leopards and cheetah as well as Wildebeest Migration. After Sunset game drive back to Pimbi campsite for dinner and overnight
DAY 5 - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK-SIMBA CAMPSITE (CRATER RIM)
After breakfast have a Game viewing en-route with picnic lunches and visit to the small but very interesting Dr. Leakey Museum at Olduvai Gorge (your option to visit). Ascend from the plains to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight at Simba Campsite (Crater rim).
DAY 6 - NGORONGORO CRATER
After early breakfast descend 610 meters into Ngorongoro Crater floor for 6 hours game viewing with picnic lunch. Spot the endangered black Rhinos, Lions, Elephants, Zebras, Buffaloes and wildebeest and other wild animals.Also in Ngorongoro Crater Soda Lake you will see many species of birds including Flamingos. All these animals in turn support large predators such as Lions and Leopards, and scavengers such as Hyenas and Jackals, dinner and overnight at Migombani campsite.
DAY 7 - TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK - ARUSHA
After breakfast, drive with picnic lunch to Tarangire National Park for a full day game driveTarangire National Park covers 2,600 square kilometers and at dry times, the concentration of animal’s rivals that of the much better known Serengeti – the game numbers are staggering: E.g. 30,000 Zebras, 25,000 Wildebeests, 5,000 Buffaloes, 3,000 Elephants, 2,500 Maasai Giraffes and over 1,000 Fringe-eared Oryx’s (gemsbok), Predators include Lions, Cheetah and Leopards.Also flocks of birds: E.g. Green Wood Hoopoes, Fisher Lovebirds, white bellied go-away birds and giant kingfishers. Late evening drive back to Arusha.
11 Days Midrange Safari Tarangire, Lake Natron, Climb Mt Ol Donyo Lengai, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Eyasi
The park has an incredible variety of fauna and flora, which cannot fail to impress. Hollywood also chose this region to film the movie “Hatari” in which Hardy Kruger starred alongside the legendary John Wayne.
DAY 1: KILIMANJARO AIRPORT TO ARUSHA MC ELLYS HOTEL
Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport, drive to Mc Ellys Hotel or similar for overnight, bed and breakfast
DAY 2: ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK
Pick up from Mc Ellys Hotel at 9.00am, drive to Arusha National Park, a short 40 minute drive from Arusha town.The park has an incredible variety of fauna and flora, which cannot fail to impress. Hollywood also chose this region to film the movie “Hatari” in which Hardy Kruger starred alongside the legendary John Wayne.At the Momella Gate, an armed ranger will be waiting to accompany you on a walking safari that will give you the chance to experience the wildlife up-close. Only a few other National Parks in Tanzania give you such an opportunity and it is something that should not be missed.After a delicious picnic lunch we continue our safari within the Arusha National Park. After plenty of time to observe the wildlife, we will drive to Mc Ellys Hotel for overnight. Bed and breakfast.
DAY 3: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, at 9.30am drive with picnic lunch to Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive.Tarangire National Park covers 2,600 square kilometers and at dry times, the concentration of animal’s rivals that of the much better known Serengeti – the game numbers are staggering: E.g. 30,000 Zebras, 25,000 Wildebeests, 5,000 Buffaloes, 3,000 Elephants, 2,500 Maasai Giraffes and over 1,000 Fringe-eared Oryx’s (gemsbok), Predators include Lions, Cheetah and Leopards.Also flocks of birds: E.g. Green Wood Hoopoes, Fisher Lovebirds, white bellied go-away birds and giant kingfishers. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge or similar.
DAY 4: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Early morning at 30.00 am have a cup of coffee and proceed for a sunrise game drive till 8.00 am come back to the lodge for a full breakfast. After breakfast, have a game viewing with picnic lunch en route to lake NatronArrive in the afternoon. A short tour to Lake Natron on foot. Lake Natron is one of the major flamingo breeding areas. Evening, visit the nearby waterfalls for a swim in the river and also visit a Maasai family for a short cultural interaction. Dinner and overnight at Lake Natron Tented Camp or similar.
DAY 5: CLIMB MT OLDONYOLENGAI
Early at 1.0am have a cup of coffee, then drive to the starting point of Mt Oldonyo Lengai. The climb takes about 4 to 5 hours on a normal pace. The climb is strenuous and requires a physically fit person, arrive at the peak just before sunrise. Lengai volcanic crater looks like a field infested with red firelight insects just before sunrise. An amazing site to visit.The tour of the active crater after sunrise, then retracing your steps down to the base, drive to the camp for food and rest, dinner and overnight at Lake Natron Tented Camp or similar.
DAY 6 : SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast have a game drive en-route with picnic lunch to Serengeti National Park, crossing over Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The vast Serengeti plains are home to a huge variety of animals and birds species. Dinner and overnight at Shuhudia Adventure Camp or similar.
DAY 7: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Early morning at 5.30am have a cup of coffee, and then proceed for sunrise game viewing till 8.00am come back for full breakfast.After breakfast, have a full day game viewing in vast Serengeti Plains, home to a huge variety of animals and birds, Search among the trees and kopjes for the elusive Leopards and cheetah as well as Wildebeest Migration. After Sunset game drive back tofor dinner and overnight at Shuhudia Adventure Camp or similar.
DAY 8: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast proceed for a Game viewing en-route with picnic lunches and visit to the small but very interesting Dr. Leakey Historical Museum at Olduvai Gorge. Ascend from the plains to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight at Rhino Lodge or similar.
DAY 9: NGORONGORO CRATER
After early breakfast descends to the Crater floor for 7 hrs game viewing with picnic lunches in Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongoro is one of the true wonders of nature and home of Rhinos, Elephants, Lions and many other species. Dinner and overnight at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge or similar.
DAY 10: LAKE EYASI - LOCAL HUNTING WITH HADZABE BUSHMEN
Early at 5.30am drive to the bush meetHdzabe Bushmen tribe.They are often willing for visitors to come and see their simple bush homes where the tree canopy alone or a cave provides them with shelter.They live entirely off the bush and from hunting. After getting a special opportunity to walk with the Hadza, hunting or gathering honey and insects from the bush, after lunch drive to the lodge for breakfast.After breakfast visit Barbeig tribe and Mangati tribes to experience their daily life.After lunch drive back to Mc Ellys Hotel for overnight, bed and breakfast
DAY 11: ARUSHA –KILIMANJARO AIRPORT
After breakfast, drive to Arusha Town for town tour and shopping. Then drive to Arusha Town /Kilimanjaro airport or Arusha Airport
FOOD FOR BUDGET CAMPING SAFARI
BREAKFAST
Tea, Drinking chocolate, Milo, Coffee, Biscuits, Milk
Breakfast
Porridge – Oat porridge, Finger millet porridge, Maize porridge, Semolina (sooji) porridge Fruits – Assorted fruit plate, Fruit platter, Selection of Fruits
Toasted Bread, French toast
Eggs – Onion omelet, Plain omelet, Spanish omelet, Scottish eggs (over easy)
Grilled bacon, Grilled sausages
Cheddar cheese
Tanzania tea, drinking chocolate, Coffee, Decaffeinate, Milk (Nido) Pan cakes
Sautéd potatoes
Stir fried mushroom
HUMPER HOT LUNCH SAVING
Cooked rice brown or white
Packed with portable dishes:
Green vegetable or beans
Fruits
Juice
Mineral water
Chicken or Beaf stew
Black coffee or Tea
FOOD MENU
Grilled chicken
Beef pies and Veg pies Accompaniment:
Biscuits, Pringles, Potatoes crisp Hard boiled eggs and tomato ketchup Sweet breads
Pancakes
Dessert Chocolate
Fruit slices, Fruit platter, Fruit Salad
Veg fuss ills
Tea, Coffee, Drinking chocolate, Milo, Milk (Nido)
Starters
Soups
Cream of cucumber and potatoes Cream of celery soup
Leeks soup
Cream of garlic soup
Vegetable soup
Cream of cucumber and potatoes
MAIN COURSE
Grilled beef served with Gravy garnished with grilled tomatoes Beef stroganoff
Fried chicken
Spiced meatballs with a creamy pomodoro sauce
Mincemeat with bolognese sauce
Chicken chasseur
Grilled Beef fillet served with a mint sauce
Chicken fricassee, with a coulis and tomato sauce
Vegetable rice
Macaroni with cheese
Spaghetti pomodoro
Turmeric rice
Accompaniment Lyonnaise potatoes
French fries
Fried potatoes Dessert
Banana fritters
Queen cake glassed with chocolate source
Grape suzettes and pancake
Creamed Caramel
Custard pudding
Bread and buttered pudding
Cake
Fruit salad
Fresh fruits
Tea, Coffee, Drinking chocolate, Milo, Milk (Nido)
VEGETARIAN MENU ON KILIMANJARO
We have many trekkers who are vegetarian and our cooks are well trained to handle these requirements. You are free to meet our cook during the briefing session to discuss and create a menu which meets your criteria.
Here are some sample dishes:
Soups
Vegetable soup and bread
Pumpkin soup Cucumber soup Leek soup Vegetable Salad Sweet potatoes soup Carrot soup
Salads
Mushrooms with Vegetables
Fried potatoes with vegetable sauce Main Course:
Grilled Sandwich Pasta
Rice
Porridge
Boiled Potatoes Mashed potatoes Beans
Vegetable Samosa Chapati
Chinese rice
Spaghetti Accompaniment:
Chips Fruits Black Tea Fruits
Cream of cauliflower & carrot Vegetable soup and bread Pumpkin soup
Cucumber soup
