Camel safaris in Tanzania
| country: | Tanzania |
| departures: | This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary |
| price: | From US $41 (1 days) - US $996 (7 days) excluding flights. Price includes local guides, accommodation in small camping tent, full board, one night typical Nyama Choma (goat roasts on a bbq but only included on longer safaris). |
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introduction to Camel safaris in Tanzania
Experience the thrill of camel back-riding across the Tanzanian savannah, with a small group of friends (we are unable to organize long safaris for one person only but can arrange the one day safari to the baboon cave for single travellers) surrounded by tradition, wildlife and an outstanding scenery.
Camel safaris are the ultimate wilderness experience. They allow you to go deep into the heart of the bush where you can observe closely giraffes, zebras and many other animals without sitting in a vehicle all day. Track elephants on foot and get in touch with the local communities that are perfectly knowledgeable of their rich cultural and natural heritage.
Our safaris combine camel back-riding and walking throughout popular areas with a few that are seldom seen by western visitors, and range from 1 to 7 days. They offer a good alternative if you want to get up close to the animals of the African bush and to the local communities without sitting in a vehicle all day.
Our overnight camel safaris range from 3 - 7 days and are run throughout Maasailand, in the Lengai-Meru-Kilimanjaro Mountain Complex. Choosing to walk or ride the camels, bedecked with comfortable and modern leather saddles, you will set off around the savannah with views stretching as far as you can see. The pace is leisurely and, on the way, wildlife and birds will be pointed out as well as plants and trees traditionally used by the Maasai.
One day camel safaris and one day walking safaris are also available.
If you want to know more about the Maasai culture and if you wish to escape from the town stress for one day, this is the safari for you. A short but intense experience. You will visit a baboon cave, which every night is invaded by more than 300 baboons. The extraordinary of this place, where it is still possible to observe a good try of a dam made in the colonial period, are the youth “Morani” and the old “Olpaiani” Maasai in the 'Orpul'. A traditional Maasai period of men’s life, after which they become fitter and stronger. To reach this place, you will have the chance to pass trough a piece of Maasai Steppe.
3 day Longido camel safari - US $440 (3 days) ex flights
If you are looking for a short but intense adventure, this is the safari for you. You will go trough the plains below Mt Meru, where the Maasai step start to become wild. The Longido mountains is your 'guide' and will always tell you the right direction. You will cross, different kind of antelopes, zebras, giraffes, ostriches and many birds. The friendship of extraordinary Maasai and the unusual bush life are the fulcrum of our safaris.
3 day Kilimanjaro camel safari - US $440 (3 days) ex flights
This is the best compromise for those who do not have a lot of time but would like to experience a wonderful camel safari. It is also an excellent trekking training, for those who plan to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. The roof of Africa will be your destination with Maasai guides at your side. The flora, fauna and landscape of this expedition will give you a clear impression of north-east Tanzania.
5 day camel safari from Kitumbaine to Oldonyo Lengai - US $864 (5 days) ex flights
This safari has been created for those who do not have a whole week to try our longer safaris that cross the amazing plain between Mt Gelai and Mt. Kitumbaine. In this corner of Tanzania, visitors will have the chance to observe the original Maasai living in harmony with the wildlife. The final destination is the Oldonyo Lengai (the translation from Ma into English is “Mountain of God” ) an active volcano, the holy place where even now Maasai go to complete their traditional rituals.
7 day Lake Natron camel safari - US $996 (7 days) ex flights
Lose your sense of time, and experience a world of essential beauty. You will pass near the Mountains of Ketumbainei and Gilai following the direction of Lake Natron. You will see the Ol Donyo Lengai rising from the Maasai Steppe, and this will be your orientation point for the last 3 days of the safari. The animals, the colourful Maasai and the dreaming landscapes, make of this safari not a common journey but a fantastic life experience.
Camel safaris are the ultimate wilderness experience. They allow you to go deep into the heart of the bush where you can observe closely giraffes, zebras and many other animals without sitting in a vehicle all day. Track elephants on foot and get in touch with the local communities that are perfectly knowledgeable of their rich cultural and natural heritage.
Our safaris combine camel back-riding and walking throughout popular areas with a few that are seldom seen by western visitors, and range from 1 to 7 days. They offer a good alternative if you want to get up close to the animals of the African bush and to the local communities without sitting in a vehicle all day.
Our overnight camel safaris range from 3 - 7 days and are run throughout Maasailand, in the Lengai-Meru-Kilimanjaro Mountain Complex. Choosing to walk or ride the camels, bedecked with comfortable and modern leather saddles, you will set off around the savannah with views stretching as far as you can see. The pace is leisurely and, on the way, wildlife and birds will be pointed out as well as plants and trees traditionally used by the Maasai.
One day camel safaris and one day walking safaris are also available.
camel safaris
1 day Baboons Cave camel safari - US $41 (1 day) ex flightsIf you want to know more about the Maasai culture and if you wish to escape from the town stress for one day, this is the safari for you. A short but intense experience. You will visit a baboon cave, which every night is invaded by more than 300 baboons. The extraordinary of this place, where it is still possible to observe a good try of a dam made in the colonial period, are the youth “Morani” and the old “Olpaiani” Maasai in the 'Orpul'. A traditional Maasai period of men’s life, after which they become fitter and stronger. To reach this place, you will have the chance to pass trough a piece of Maasai Steppe.
3 day Longido camel safari - US $440 (3 days) ex flights
If you are looking for a short but intense adventure, this is the safari for you. You will go trough the plains below Mt Meru, where the Maasai step start to become wild. The Longido mountains is your 'guide' and will always tell you the right direction. You will cross, different kind of antelopes, zebras, giraffes, ostriches and many birds. The friendship of extraordinary Maasai and the unusual bush life are the fulcrum of our safaris.
3 day Kilimanjaro camel safari - US $440 (3 days) ex flights
This is the best compromise for those who do not have a lot of time but would like to experience a wonderful camel safari. It is also an excellent trekking training, for those who plan to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. The roof of Africa will be your destination with Maasai guides at your side. The flora, fauna and landscape of this expedition will give you a clear impression of north-east Tanzania.
5 day camel safari from Kitumbaine to Oldonyo Lengai - US $864 (5 days) ex flights
This safari has been created for those who do not have a whole week to try our longer safaris that cross the amazing plain between Mt Gelai and Mt. Kitumbaine. In this corner of Tanzania, visitors will have the chance to observe the original Maasai living in harmony with the wildlife. The final destination is the Oldonyo Lengai (the translation from Ma into English is “Mountain of God” ) an active volcano, the holy place where even now Maasai go to complete their traditional rituals.
7 day Lake Natron camel safari - US $996 (7 days) ex flights
Lose your sense of time, and experience a world of essential beauty. You will pass near the Mountains of Ketumbainei and Gilai following the direction of Lake Natron. You will see the Ol Donyo Lengai rising from the Maasai Steppe, and this will be your orientation point for the last 3 days of the safari. The animals, the colourful Maasai and the dreaming landscapes, make of this safari not a common journey but a fantastic life experience.
travelling with a local operator
This holiday is operated by a company based in the holiday destination and they will be able to provide expert local knowledge. They will be able to tailor make your holiday to suit your requirements not only concerning the dates of travel but also typically the standard of accommodation, and thus price. It is rare for local operators to be able to help with the booking of your flights.how this holiday makes a difference
 We employ 20 local people. All our guides are local people. Each tourist visiting our program is paying a development fee that goes to the community which pays for projects such as building renovation, funds for secondary education or primary health care assistance for women and children of the community (e.g. 1 local primary school). The project's main objective is to raise the living conditions of the Uwiro community by making tourism a sustainable, community-based income generating activity, while ensuring the protection of natural environment, preserving the local culture and traditions and guaranteeing long-term sustainability of the sector.To reach this objective a viable business development strategy will be developed, that includes the expansion of business opportunities through product development and the involvement of private sector; the expansion of employment opportunities for the Uwiro community by raising the number of visitors experiencing the camel and walking safari; the protection of natural environment and cultural value of the area.  This holiday is part of the responsibletravel.com and Conservation International Community Based Tourism Programme to support and promote community based tourism ventures that offer significant conservation and development benefits to local communities. To see other community based tourism holidays and find out more about the programme click here. We are a community-based Tourism Programme and environmental tourism initiative directly managed by local people with the support of the Tanzania Tourism Board and Oikos East Africa, a local NGO committed to combine environmental conservation and community development. |
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