Serengeti Trail
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
8 days (ex Nairobi)
Highlights:
Experience the beauty of the Great Rift Valley, Safari through the famed grasslands of the Serengeti, Be captivated by the Ngorongoro Crater's extraordinary colony of animals
Trip Code:
YOS
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling
Group Size:
Minimum 4, Maximum 21
Price:
Prices from USD $1045
Park Fees USD$150
*(plus local payment USD $165)
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Extras:
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Arguably the two most famous places in Africa, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater are yours to experience on this amazing journey. The Serengeti National Park is the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, unrivalled in its natural beauty and biodiversity. With almost 15,000 sq km of endless rolling plains, the park teems with wildlife - from the tiny dik-dik to the magnificent African elephant. The equally impressive Ngorongoro Crater is home to some 30,000 animals and you won't have to travel far to see them. Roads in this region might be unpaved and accommodation very basic but if you have a sense of adventure and want to experience some of the most superb game viewing in Africa, then this will truly be a week to remember.
about guerba
The 2006 merger of Intrepid and Guerba created one of the world's leading suppliers of small group adventures. With over 25 years experience operating safari and overland journeys throughout Africa, Guerba really know their stuff. Guerba shares our desire to get off the beaten track and our commitment to responsible and sustainable travel. Their leaders are local and as well as being passionate about their homelands are among the most experienced in the adventure travel sector.
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meals included: All meals while camping
transport: Overland truck, 4WD safari vehicle
accommodation: Hotel (1 nt), participation camping (6 nts)
budget: Allow USD $50 for meals not included.
departs: Sat, selected Wed from Jul to Nov
important notes: Please note that the minimum age for this trip is 18 years of age.
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Why not combine the classic of Tanzania with the incredible off the beaten track of this diverse and wonderful land. Hiking through villages, visits to the Galopogas of Africa, boat trips spotting hippos and crocs and an amazing remote island hideaway. (YSB)
Day 1 Nairobi
Get ready for this Serengeti safari adventure.
Day 2 Kisii
Travel westward across the breathtakingly beautiful landscape of the Great Rift Valley to Kenya's fertile highlands. Stock up on essentials in hilltop Kisii - this is the last stop before journeying into the wilds. Famous for its soapstone, you might also like to pick up a few hand-carved souvenirs while here.
Day 3 Lake Victoria
Put tastebuds to the test at a tea plantation and learn how humble green leaves are turned into fragrant blends. Experience the untamed wilderness camping on the remote shores of one of the world's largest lakes.
Days 4-5 Serengeti National Park
Undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, the Serengeti National Park is a haven for African animals. Embark on early morning and late afternoon game viewing safaris through its savannah grasslands and hope to see cheetahs, leopards or gazelles. Safe and sound in a tent, drift off to sleep with the sounds of nocturnal animals in your ears.
Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater
Birthplace of human ancestors, Olduvai Gorge is an interesting place to explore. Continuing to the campsite on Ngorongoro Crater's edge, stop to admire the stunning sight of rolling grasslands thousands of metres below - few camps in the world have a view better than this.
Day 7 Mto Wa Mbu
Take a 4WD into the crater to catch sight of the prolific wildlife, including elephants, rhinos and lions. Camp in the market village of Mto Wa Mbu and maybe bargain for some ebony Makonde carvings or brightly-coloured Tanzanian fabrics.
Day 8 Nairobi
Travel across open plains and through Arusha, a beautifully-situated country town, on return to Nairobi.
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