Tanzania Serengeti Footprints Walking Safari

7 Day Hiking Safari

Safari Description:

Tanzania has recently opened up some of its wilderness areas for fantastic walking safaris inside the national parks. Join this Serengeti tour to experience vehicle–based game viewing as well as 3days walking in this wildlife–packed region. You’ll be set up in private camps under the starry night skies among the game and listen to the haunting night sounds of the Africa bush.  A combination of simple mobile camping and permanent tented camps offering more comfort.

Safari Highlights:

Serengeti National Park and first–class game viewing, hiking in the Serengeti.

Main Attractions:

Tanzania: Serengeti Park

Map & Short Itinerary:

Camping

Day 1 Sopa Ngorongoro Lodge
Day 2&3 Serengeti Wilderness Camp/Ndutu Wilderness Camp
Day 4&5 Serengeti camping (Lightweight walking camp)
Day 6 Serengeti Wilderness Camp/Ndutu Wilderness Camp
Day 7  Return to Arusha

Map & Itinerary
Length 7 days
Safari Type Hiking Safari
Price From NAD 0
Countries Tanzania
Accommodation Camping
Group Size Minimum 2 people
Single Supplement Yes
Please Note Subject to availability of accommodation
Departures On Request

Comfort Level:

How we rate comfort
Camping Comfort1 Star
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Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Starting your safari in Arusha, depart for Ngorongoro – a world–renowned park and UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the top game–viewing destinations and the chance for a walk with a local Maasi guide

Day 2&3 Ndutu Wilderness/Serengeti Wilderness Camp

Join a morning game drive in the caldera of the Ngorongoro Crater watching out for the Big 5 and some of the plentiful plains game and predators found here. Drive on to the Serengeti Plains and enjoy further game drives in this wildlife–rich area famous for wildebeest migration in one of Africa’s top reserves and spend nights in tented camps with good level of comfort

Day 4&5 Serengeti Camp – walking – lightweight walking camp

Today your walking safari starts, accompanied with experienced park rangers, look out for the smaller creatures as well as big game on your travels – learn about the bush and balance of nature on this exciting hike, and experience the silence and solitude it offers, viewng nature from foot will give you a very different perspective from that in a vehicle! Enjoy nights under star–filled African skies on this fully catered camping sector.

Day 6  Serengeti Wilderness Camp/Ndutu Wilderness Camp

A final walk this morning takes you back to the safari vehicle and continue to the lodge to enjoy a well–earned rest and some creature comforts, or for the more energetic, perhaps head out for an optional game drive in the heart of the Serengeti

Day 7 Arusha

Today return to Arusha in time for onward connection – an optional flight is available

How we rate our safaris

Namibia, Botswana and some other African destinations do not have a set star system that is familiar worldwide to many countries, however, as this is widely used, we have tried to replicate this format to give you an idea of the level of comfort during your safari. For example, a mobile camping tour in Namibia is given 1* and luxury accommodation increasing to 5*. Depending on your tour, there may be a bit of a mix of levels of comfort so please check if you are not sure.

1* or 1–2* Rated Safaris – Camping tours:

These are generally scheduled/small group or self–drive safaris (though a private–guided safari can also fall into this category if you wish to camp); the scheduled trips generally involve client participation where you may be expected to put up/take down your tent and assist with camp chores, dome tents and a ground mattress is supplied. For self–drive options this will often mean roof tents on the vehicle and all camping equipment. There may be the occasional night in simple accommodation but majority of nights are spent camping and most camp sites will have shared ablution facilities. If there is a good mix of both camping and accommodation, this may be rated at 1&2*. These are the most basic level of safaris offered and scheduled safari group sizes vary according to the trip and company – 1* tours are the most affordable option and geared for adventurous travellers who do not mind a bit of discomfort.

Accommodated Safaris

Standard/Mid–range safaris 2–3.5*

Standard accommodation style trips generally have no camping included (though on occasion with a specific activity such as a Delta or Serengeti excursion, or perhaps hiking, a couple of nights may be included). As a general rule this is not the case. With most small group/scheduled tours accommodation is generally 2/3* level – clean and affordable but generally without too many frills; rooms will have en–suite facilities, most will offer air con/fans in the rooms, swimming pools etc (not guaranteed), restaurant/bar facilities, though location can be a little further away from main place of interest this option offers excellent value for money for those seeking a bed each night! We try to indicate on each trip the level of comfort for the particular tour

Superior/Luxury Safaris 3.5–5*

A superior style of accommodation. Most lodges at this level will have air–conditioning or fans in the room though some accommodation establishments are technically “camps” as they may be partially build of canvas – these “camps” are permanent fixtures, generally built on a platform, and will have full and comfortable facilities – the occasional trip may have a more basic night or two involved depending on location to ensure clients can fully appreciate the region they are experiencing. Service is generally very good and most places (outside of towns/cities) will have just a few rooms/chalets. Tours in this bracket include very small group safaris (up to 8 clients), self–drive and private–guided options which are tailored to suit you. The luxury options offer a high standard of accommodation, facilities and service in the region with attention to detail – some “camps” /lodges will have private guides and vehicles, but all accommodation is the best available with personalized service and a quality or unique experience perhaps unavailable elsewhere or in a more moderate price bracket. Tours include fly–in safaris, self–drive and private–guided options.

Please note: this is a guideline only and each destination can vary – some areas in Southern Africa do not always have 5* accommodation (there are limited hotels outside of cities that have the same * grading accommodation) but will be best in the area, have limited volume of rooms and some of the best locations and experiences for clients that is outside of the normal “tourist/travel” route. This can include exclusive conservation regions and emphasis is place on clients having a unique experience rather than offering hairdresser type of facilities that may be found is hotels in cities in other countries. Please also remember that some of these locations can be remote so wifi may not always be available, nor a huge menu range.

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Opening Hours

Monday to Friday
08.00 – 17.00
Saturday
08.00 – 13.00
Sunday & Public Holidays
Closed

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