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6 Days - Tarangire - Lake Manyara - Serengeti Camping Safari Walking Safari Itinerary Day 1 Arriving Kiba from Dar es Salaam off the light aircraft you will be met by our guide who will drive you to Bonham Camp. The camp is downstream of Sand Rivers set under trees on the banks of the Rufiji River. It consists of 5 large roomy tents and is where for many years Richard Bonham based himself on his walking safaris. Once settled into camp we will take a short walk in the surrounding forest along the river. Day 2 Leaving camp at about 7 am we will walk upstream along the river through bracsytegia woodland on to a series of floodwater pans where you will meet up with your camp. Throughout your walking safari we spend the heat of the day relaxing in camp, bird and animal watching wherever possible. At about 4 pm we will head upstream by boat, the sand banks giving way to rocky cliffs that have over the years provided us with some of the best leopard sightings in the area. The bird watching and scenery in this gorge is spectacular. After reaching the first cataract we gently float downstream, with the engine switched off, catching our supper. We return to camp as the sun sets for a shower, drinks and dinner round the fire. Day 3 Today is one of the longer walks, leaving camp at first light we head east walking through mosaic bush and forests of baobab and miombo woodland, of which so much of the Selous consists. After lunch under a shady tree at Lake Makubi, watching the many different species of bird and animal come down to drink, we continue walking along the Sumbene Channel which is an old course of the Rufiji that has become a sand river which holds pools of water in the dry season. Day 4 This morning we walk up the Sumbene Channel passing a series of small lakes to camp, which is set in a grove of palms. This area is interspersed with thickets of palm, acacia and terminalia. In the evening we take a short walk in the area surrounding camp, returning to camp at dusk. Day 5 This is your last day full of walking, leaving camp we walk along the shore of Lake Tagalalla arriving at camp which is set under a huge Tamarind tree. After lunch and a siesta we board a boat crossing the lake, to enjoy a swim in the Hot Springs that bubble to the surface at the bottom of the Beho Beho Ridge. Day 6 After a leisurely start to the day we leave Lake Tagalala and drive back to the lodge or airstrip for your onward travel arrangements.

TANZANIA WALKING SAFARIS Tanzania Safaris Ngorongoro Highlands Walking Safari This is an energetic trek which starts high on the cool forested Ngorongoro Crater rim and finishes in the dry heat of Lake Natron. We drive to the Ngorongoro Crater rim where we camp before driving across the Crater, with time for game driving, to reach Nainokanoka, a tiny Maasai village lying just below Olmoti Crater in the heart of the Crater Highlands. From here we walk up to the Munge Waterfalls before driving across the Embulbul depression to Bulati on the edge of the Empaakai Crater. From here the main trek to Lake Natron starts. Several alternatives are now available: the first is to relax at the shady Ngare Sero Campsite and visit Lake Natron itself. The day temperatures by the lake often exceed 40�C (100�F), few animals survive here and only the flamingo makes the lake its home, nesting on the salty surface on upraised mounds where slightly cooler air stops its eggs getting fried! The second is to ascend of the active volcano Ol Donyo Lengai, 2878m (9650ft), in the heart of Masaai country, and locally regarded as a sacred mountain. Looking north from its summit crater the hot barren salt flats of Lake Natron stretch into the distance, beyond lies the Kenyan border. To the south stretch the Crater Highlands, Ngorongoro being one of the prime game parks in Africa. The eastern horizon is dominated by Kilimanjaro and to the west the forested escarpments and hills comprising the western slopes of the Great African Rift Valley. Almost without fail, about every seven years Lengai erupts and plumes of smoke billow out of the crater. At other times it is possible to walk down into the crater, almost to the edge of the molten lavas. The ascent of Lengai is demanding on account of the day time heat, lack of water, steep and unstable slopes of ash and crumbly rocks. An early start is recommended and the best approach is from the west where the morning sun can be avoided for a while. Finally a walk to the dramatic source on the Ngare Sero River provides a complete contrast to the hot plains leading to Lake Natron. You only need to carry a light day pack with you. Other than normal safari and camping equipment you should have a tough pair of walking boots, a sun hat offering neck protection, sun glasses, sun cream, water bottle, tough trousers or shorts and shirt made of a light material (if wearing shorts take long socks or light (preferably) canvas gaiters). A walking pole or two would be useful for the ascent of Lengai. 7 DAYS TANZANIA WALKING SAFARI ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival and overnight Springlands Hotel Tanzania BB Day 2 Depart from Moshi in the morning and drive to Manyara National park with lunch box on the route. Dinner and over night at Kudu campsite. Day 3 After breakfast drive across Ngorongoro crater to Nainokanoka Village, walk up the Olmoti crater and Munge waterfalls. Dinner and overnight at Nainokanoka/ Embulumbulu campsites full board. Day 4 We start our trek from Embulmbul/Nainokanoka village walking towards Empakai Highlands. After lunch walk down the crater for flamingoes population and back to the camp on the crater rim for dinner and over night � Empakai campsite. Day 5 After breakfast we depart towards Naiyobi village with lunch box on walk to the base of Lengai, picked up by the driver and overnight at Kemakia campsite. Day 6 After breakfast drive back to Moshi at the Springlands Hotel. Day 7 Depart. 9 DAYS TANZANIA WALKING SAFARI ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival and overnight at Springlands Hotel. Day 2: Drive to and Tour Tarangire National Park, Dinner and Overnight At Twiga Campsite. Day 3 Drive to and Tour Ngorongoro National Park, late afternoon drive to Nainkanoka village hike up the Olmoti crater, dinner and overnight at Nainokanoka campsite. Day 4 Walk to Empakai highlands via Grassy Expanse of Embulmbul, afternoon walk down to Empakai crater, dinner and overnight at Empakai campsite. Day 5 Walk to Lake Natron area via Nayobi village to the base of Lengai � Then drive to Kemakia campsite. Afternoon rest at the campsite, then at the midnight drives to the base of Lengai and starts ascending the Lengai Mountain. Day 6 In the morning you will be picked up from the base of Lengai and drive to the campsite for rest. Late afternoon drive to and walk around the Lake Natron to watch the magnificent flocks of flamingoes and to the waterfalls. Dinner and overnight at Kemakia campsite. Day 7 After breakfast drive to Mto Wa Mbu, game drive in Lake Manyara National Park or if you are tired you can have a rest at the campsite and the following day you do morning game drive. Dinner and overnight at Twiga campsite. Day 8 Morning game drive at Lake Manyara National Park, then drive back to Moshi at the Springlands Hotel for overnight. Day 9 Depart. 10 DAYS TANZANIA WALKING SAFARI ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival and overnight Springlands Hotel BB. Day 2 Drive to and tour Tarangire National Park, dinner and overnight at Twiga campsite full board. Day 3 Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, half day tour in the crater then drive to Nainokanoka village. Walk up the Olmoti crater and Munge waterfalls. Dinner and overnight at Nainokanoka campsite. Day 4 Walk to Empakai Highlands, pass the grassy expanse of Embulumbulu depression and Bulati village. Dinner and overnight at Empakai campsite. Day 5 Walk down the Empakai crater for a half day � then continue walk to acacia campsite pass by Nayobi village. Dinner and overnight at Acacia Campsite. Day 6 Walk to the base of Lengai � Then to be picked up and drive to Kemakia campsite at Ngaresero area for a short rest. Late afternoon drive to and walk around the Lake and waterfalls. Midnight drives to the base of Lengai and start ascending the mountain. Day 7 To be picked up in the morning at the bases of Lengai then drive the campsite for rest. Afternoon walk around the Ngaresero village and the River. Dinner and overnight at Kemakia campsite. Day 8 Drive to Mto Wa Mbu village via Engaruka Ruins, afternoon game drive at Lake Manyara National Park, however, if tired you can do the game drive in the next day. Day 9 Morning day game drive at Lake Manyara National Park, then drive back to Moshi, dinner and overnight at the Springlands Hotel. Day 10 Depart. 11 DAYS TANZANIA WALKING SAFARI ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival and overnight Springlands Bed and breakfast. Day 2 Drive from MOSHI to and tour Lake Manyara National Park, dinner and overnight at Twiga campsite. Day 3 Transit through Ngorongoro Highlands, drive to and tour Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge, dinner and overnight at Seronera campsite Full board. Day 4 Full day tour in Serengeti National Park, dinner and overnight at Seronera campsite. Full board. Day 5 Half day tour in Serengeti, afternoon drive to Ngorongoro Highlands, overnight at Simba campsite full board. Day 6 After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro crater for half-day tour, and then drive to Nainokanoka village. Starts walking up the Olmoti crater and Munge waterfalls, dinner and overnight at Nainokanoka village full board. Day 7 Walk from Nainokanoka village via Bulati to Empakai Highlands, afternoon walk down the Empakai crater, overnight at Empakai campsite full board. Day 8 Walk to Lake Natron area to the Base of Lengai via Nayobi village, midnight drive to the base of Lengai � ascending Lengai, overnight. Day 9 Descending from Lengai � pick up and drive to Kemakia campsite, afternoon rest at the campsite. In the late afternoon drive to and walk around the Lake Natron and waterfalls, dinner and overnight at Kemakia campsite. Day 10 After breakfast, drive back to Moshi via Engaruka Ruins, dinner and overnight at the Springlands Hotel. Day 11 Depart. Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice. Price includes: * Camping equipment * All park fees * Camping fees * Walking fees * Guide fees * All meals on safari * Transportation (4 x 4 vehicle with an open roof) * Driver/ guide allowance * Cook allowance * Maasai Donkeys and Local Maasai Guide. * 2 nights at Springlands Hotel with breakfast Price excludes: * Tips for your driver/ guide, cook and other staffs * Any personal expenses. Remember to bring along: * Sleeping bag * Sun hat * T shirts * Shorts * Socks * Sweater * Raincoat * Walking shoes * Long cotton trousers * Water bottle * Torch and batteries * Small pocket knife * Personal medication TANZANIA WALKING SAFARI ITINERARIES The 'Walk on the Wild Side' Tanzania Walking Safari - 12 days A wonderful adventure, designed especially for those who love walking. A good amount of conventional game viewing in vehicles is also included, but the highlights of this safari are the intimate moments you�ll experience in Tanzania�s very remote backcountry on foot. Superb guides include local Maasai, introducing you to some of the real treasures of the wilderness. Tanzania Walking Safari 12 days & 11 nights exploring northern tanzania Day 1 ARUSHA Whenever you arrive, you�ll be personally met and taken to a lovely resort on Mt. Meru, Africa�s 5th highest mountain. For those arriving early, optional activities can be arranged. Dinner and overnight at the resort. Day 2 WEST KILIMANJARO Three days are now spent in a very remote, private 60,000-acre wilderness on the western slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The morning drive from Arusha is past many small pretty peasant farms, market towns and small villages, before crossing a large open plane composed of wheat farms. There can be fabulous views of Mt Kibo, the Shira Plateau and even Mt Meru on clear days. Arrival in camp is met by fresh juice and a bush lunch. The late afternoon is spent meandering to the nearby Maasai village of Olmalog or simply relaxing in camp. A campfire using sustainable wood sources accompanies the dying light and sounds of the Maasai�s cattle heading back to their bomas. Overnight in an adventure camp. Day 3 WEST KILIMANJARO Soon after breakfast you head by foot out with your guide and scout while the crew packs the camp to move it onto the plains on the lower slopes. During the morning walk, game grows more prevalent and zebra often canter away after approaching curiously. Giraffe, eland, impala and Grant�s gazelle are also usually seen. Picnic lunches are taken under the shade of an acacia tree, and there is then usually time to relax as the hottest part of the day passes over. At the end of the afternoon walk, you arrive camp which has been set under a set of huge acacia trees with sweeping views of the plains that head up to Kilimanjaro. As the sun sets you enjoy the scrumptious dinner prepared with locally fresh foods by Hoopoe�s expert bush cooks. Day 4 WEST KILIMANJARO An early morning walk to the top of Napopong hill affords great views of the sun rising and hopefully the Uhuru summit of Kilimanjaro as well. Then it�s breakfast back in camp before getting into the Landrovers for a wider search of the area. There is a diverse set of bird life as well as a number of different mammals in this magnificent area. With luck family groups of elephants or majestic old bulls will be spotted grazing or resting under the shade of a spreading acacia tortillis. Lunch is taken back at camp, and in the afternoon another game drive is possible. In the late afternoon you head out for a scenic sundowner before game driving back to camp with a spot light, seeking out the more elusive nocturnal creatures. Day 5 TARANGIRE On the final morning at West Kilimanjaro an early morning walk before breakfast is possible. Then drive back to Arusha town for lunch at a popular local restaurant, before continuing in the afternoon to Tamarind Tented Camp in Tarangire National Park. Depending upon your arrival time, there may be time for a short afternoon walk and a dusk game drive with a spot light before dinner in camp. Day 6 TARANGIRE The entire day is spent in the large Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch. There�s an enormous amount of game here, including giraffe, buffalo, lesser kudu, eland, Oryx, zebra, lion, leopard, cheetah and elephant. Game viewing tracks meander along the great Tarangire River, one of East Africa�s famous �Sand Rivers�. The bird life here can be superb and the rolling hills are dotted with ancient Baobab trees and some dense woodlands, distinguishing Tarangire from most of the rest of the northern plains game parks. In the evening return to Tamarind for dinner and overnight. Day 7 LAKE MANYARA A relatively short and spectacular morning drive to the base of the Great Rift Valley where much of the day is spent in Lake Manyara National Park. This UNESCO biosphere is a relatively small park but with an amazing diversity of habitats. Ground water forest, open glades, plains, and acacia woodland create homes for a fantastic array of birds and mammals. Picnic beside the lakeshore. In the late afternoon head up the steep escarpment to Kirurumu Tented Lodge in time to enjoy sundowners on the deck that overlooks the lake and the rift providing a most spectacular panoramic view. Dinner and overnight at this award-winning eco-camp. Day 8 NGORONGORO RIM WALK Morning drive to the fabled Ngorongoro Crater with its truly breath-taking views. Continue round the rim, where a crew of guides, a ranger and Maasai and donkeys will be waiting. Begin a marvelous walk in this pristine Maasai land. The track takes you part way around the rim of the crater through open woodland and acacia forests. To your right are the remarkably spectacular views of the crater floor below, and to your left are the endless plains of the Serengeti. A very simple camp is set in a remote location where one of the important rivers off the highland volcanoes enters the crater. Day 9 NGORONGORO After an early breakfast camp is packed up and the morning trek continues along the crater rim traversing the Olmoti slopes. The trail leaves the rainforest and cuts through grassland and open woodlands inhabited by local Maasai. In the late afternoon we reach a vehicle track which winds out of Ngorongoro crater towards Empakai crater. Landrovers will be waiting with refreshments to take us back to our lodge. Day 10 SERENGETI We leave at dawn to enjoy further game viewing on the crater floor. This unique hundred-square mile wildlife paradise has a greater density of wildlife than practically any other protected wilderness in Africa. It�s the last place to see relatively easily free-ranging black rhino. There are numerous lions, and large families of buffalo. The plains gazelle seem innumerable. The crater provides a scenic wonderland distinguished by its central lake and many shore birds including at times large numbers of flamingo. By late morning we ascend the opposite side of the crater and head into the Serengeti plains. stopping en-route at Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of mankind. The Serengeti -- undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world -- is the fitting climax for our exciting safari. In the Serengeti your adventure camp will be placed seasonally to optimize game viewing. Day 11 SERENGETI The day is spent exploring the wide open spaces of the Serengeti, visiting different habitats and following the ebb and flow of life in its seasonal movements. In addition to the abundant game, there may be opportunities to visit sacred Maasai sites and cave paintings. The Serengeti satisfies the most demanding imaginations of what Africa is, with its endless grassland plains filled with wildlife. Your last night in camp will be a celebrated one, as you review the wonderful days you�ve spent learning about this magnificent land. Enjoying sundowners around the fire before dinner, you�ll undoubtedly be blessed by one of the Serengeti�s unrivaled sunsets, bringing to a spectacular end this remarkable journey. Day 12 ARUSHA - DEPARTURE Morning game drive to the nearest airstrip, where you take a quick flight back to Arusha. You�ll be met by new vehicles that will take you around time to shop and sightsee, and for another local lunch before continuing to the hotel adjacent Kilimanjaro airport. You�ll have a private room before the evening departures. Walk on the Wild Side Walking Safari Tanzania The Selous Walking Safari - 6 days The Selous Game Reserve is located South West of Dar es Salaam, and is one of the largest areas set aside for preservation anywhere in the world, totaling 54,000 Sq. Kilometers! This spectacular setting is the home of some of Africa�s largest populations of remaining wildlife. The Safari Company offers you the very best of the Selous with two types of exciting walking safaris.