Serengeti Trail, Kenya & Tanzania safari
| country: | Kenya, Tanzania |
| departures: | Departs most Saturdays and selected Wednesdays throughout the year |
| price: | From £505 (8 days) ex flights plus local payment US $400. We can arrange flights from UK. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Perhaps the two most famous places in Africa – the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater – are yours to experience on this brief but immensely satisfying journey. Serengeti translates from the Masai language as ‘endless plains’, and every species of savannah wildlife, from the tiny dik-dik, to the magnificent African elephant, lives here.
Three million years ago, the Ngorongoro volcano imploded, and today this vast caldera is home to 30,000 animals of all species. With the pre-history of Olduvai Gorge and the glorious scenery en route, you truly have a week you’ll never forget! This is a 7 day overland truck safari, including 3 experienced crew, park fees & permits for included highlights, spacious tents and quality camping equipment.
Highlights included in the price are 3 days wildlife viewing - with 2 days in the Serengeti National Park and a day in the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, a visit to Olduvai Gorge - home to earliest man, a Land Rover (or similar) safari into the Ngorongoro Crater, and visit Lake Victoria - Africa’s largest lake. You will also meet the Masai and learn about their culture and lifestyle.
Three million years ago, the Ngorongoro volcano imploded, and today this vast caldera is home to 30,000 animals of all species. With the pre-history of Olduvai Gorge and the glorious scenery en route, you truly have a week you’ll never forget! This is a 7 day overland truck safari, including 3 experienced crew, park fees & permits for included highlights, spacious tents and quality camping equipment.
Highlights included in the price are 3 days wildlife viewing - with 2 days in the Serengeti National Park and a day in the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, a visit to Olduvai Gorge - home to earliest man, a Land Rover (or similar) safari into the Ngorongoro Crater, and visit Lake Victoria - Africa’s largest lake. You will also meet the Masai and learn about their culture and lifestyle.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Nairobi. Explore Kenya's exciting capital, one of Africa's largest cities. |
| Day 2: | Kisii. Crossing the Great Rift Valley to the tea growing areas of western Kenya is a fantastic way to be introduced to the country's beautiful landscapes. |
| Day 3: | Lake Victoria. Pass through the lands of the Masai and see them tending their cattle. Over the border in Tanzania, camp on the shores of Africa's largest lake. There is a range of optional activities on offer such as a boat trip on the lake. |
| Day 4-5: | Serengeti. Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, zebras and giraffes in the vast grass plains and rocky outcrops of the Serengeti in the early morning and evening, relaxing during the heat of the day. At night, enjoy the chorus of nocturnal animals that roam the area. For a different view of the plains it is possible to take an early morning balloon safari. |
| Day 6: | Ngorongoro Crater. Spend a morning viewing wildlife in the Serengeti. Continue to Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area and spy more game en route. Visit Olduvai Gorge, home to earliest man, before continuing to a camp overlooking the crater. There are few campgrounds in the world that compare to this. The crater is 20km wide with 600m high walls with around 30,000 animals living within its boundaries. |
| Day 7: | Mto Wa Mbu. Descend into the crater to photograph some of the prolific wildlife, which includes elephants, rhinos and lions. Camp in the market village of Mto Wa Mbu and bargain for some ebony makonde carvings or brightly-coloured Tanzanian fabrics. |
| Day 8: | Nairobi. Travel to the modern wilds of eclectic Nairobi, where our trip ends in the late afternoon. |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places. how this holiday makes a difference
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For every week that our passengers spend in Africa, we plant a tree in Kenya through the Woodlands 2000 Trust, a local NGO. The Woodlands 2000 Trust is a wonderful project that provides seeds and seedlings with planting materials as well as land-planning, tree survival and woodlot management services. It aims to increase reforestation and bio-diversify in semi-arid regions, and also to create sustainable and profitable tree products micro-industries that contribute to alleviating poverty.
We believe strongly in low impact tourism and so during this trip we use existing locally owned facilities and camp ground such as the one used in Kisi on the first night. By using locally owned and run facilities we are helping the local communities that we visit.  You will have an opportunity to shop for local sculptures and textiles at a bustling Musoma market during this trip, there is an optional boat ride on Lake Victoria and a trip to the small island where sardine farming is the main industry. The time we spend here will again benefit the local community. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |