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Safari and Trek in Tanzania and Immersion with the Maasai

In the remote and ancestral lands of the Massais, between trekking with the Massais, immersion at the end of the world and safari adventures. Tanzania has much to offer the most adventurous and long-distance walkers in search of wilderness in search of wild lands and beautiful encounters. This itinerary, part of which is accessible accessible only on foot, will take you to some of the most spectacular lands in East East Africa. You'll be the lucky spectators of scenes from the daily life of the few living here totally out of time, surrounded by animals, wild landscapes, volcanoes volcanoes, streams and waterfalls.

safari itinerary

Difficulty: Moderate

Day 1

Arrival in Tanzania at the airport

We will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

Depending on your arrival time, you may be able to reserve activities (optional)
Campsite: Migombani

Suggestion in Comfort category: Mawe Mawe
Mid-range suggestion: Marera view mountain lodge
High-end suggestion: Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Dinner

Day 2

Serengeti

After breakfast, we'll take the magnificent road to the park.
Serengeti National Park, a unesco World Heritage Site.
We pass the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which offers a breathtaking view of the Ngorongoro National Park.
on its caldera, we plunge into the heart of wild Africa.
with numerous plateaus in the remote Massai lands where men and
You'll see numerous Massai villages (boma) dotted around these exceptional landscapes, and it's not uncommon to come across many Massai accompanied by their herds, and women going off in search of wood or water. The landscape gradually changes, giving way to a wild savannah and numerous Masai giraffes set the scene. The Serengeti finally comes into view, with its endless plains stretching as far as Kenya. Animals roam freely across these vast expanses.

We head for the central region of the Serengeti, known as the
Seronera, one of the park's richest wildlife habitats, with the river
Seronera provides a precious source of water and attracts a wealth of wildlife.
representative of most of the Serengeti's species. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy a safari in search of the big five, hopefully witnessing some incredible scenes of life until late in the day.

Camping: Nyani camp

Comfort lodge: Serengeti sound of silence
In a mid-range lodge: Sametu camp Serengeti
In a luxury lodge: Four Season safari lodge serengeti
Breakfast, lunch, dinner

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Day 3

Serengeti

We'll get up early to watch the sunrise over the savannah, leaving the sun to shine.
appear in flamboyant colors. We continue our safari in the
Serengeti heading south in search of the figs five, with a picnic lunch in a secure area of the park. The endless plains of the Serengeti offer an African landscape dotted with umbrella-shaped acacia trees, and are home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, elephants, hyenas, hippos, jackals, warthogs, gazelles, crocodiles and many other animal and bird species. If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the Black Rhinoceros.

You'll reach the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest collapsed volcanic crater and fourteen kilometers of isolated natural beauty. The Ngorongoro Crater is surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes and the floor, dotted with waterholes, is home to some 30,000 animals. This eventful day ends with a hearty dinner and a good night's rest in your accommodation at :

Camping: SIMBA Campsite.
Lodge accommodation: Ang'ta Ngorongoro Lodge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Ngorongoro

After a quick breakfast, you'll descend to the crater floor around 6.30 am. Visit
he Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of around 260 km2 with a depth of over 2,000 feet. The 5-hour safari on the crater floor will allow you to see many animals. African elephant, buffalo, black rhino, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs and lions are present in large numbers.
Later, you'll begin a steep ascent to the crater's exit and take the road towards Empakai crater.

We cross the impressive Maasai highlands to the edge of the
Empakai crater, where our Massai warriors and their donkeys carrying our
Our luggage, food and drinks are already waiting for us. Accompanied
of a ranger to protect us from the buffalo, we descend through the
mountain rainforest to the lake at the bottom of the crater.
Empakai. As you walk along the shores of the lake, you'll discover the many
birds and a unique landscape.
From our wilderness night camp on the ridge, we can see the village of
Engaruka, where Kaira comes from, is where our school is located".
Eramatare School "which we will visit.
In the evening, we enjoy a fireside dinner and share stories of the past.
with the Massais, and our cook under a starry sky.

Wild camping on the crest of the empakai crater.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner

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Day 5

Empakai - Acacia camp

After breakfast, we walk along a path through the forest.
The landscape finally opens out onto high plateaus of extraordinary scenery. Along the rift valley, we head for Lake Natron in one of the world's most remote regions.
We pass through many small Maasai villages, and meet a large number of
numerous children, women and men, as well as their herds, often
accompanied by zebras and wildebeests in a spectacular, spellbinding landscape.
We set up camp in the shade of the acacia trees for a chat over coffee and tea, and later enjoy dinner by the fire and a good night's sleep.
always starry.

Wilderness camp

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6

Acacia camp - Lake Natron

After breakfast, we start our hike at 6am. This
day is a little more adventurous, as the path is narrow and the soil sandy and
makes walking difficult. Soon we can see Lake Natron in the distance, a jewel of a lake.
located on the border with Kenya, rarely visited by tourists. We
walk along the slopes of the sacred volcano overlooking Ol Doinyo Lengai.
We reach our car, which is already waiting for us. We say goodbye to our
companions and our donkeys and make our way to camp at Lake Natron, where we
lunch.

In the late afternoon, we make our way to the shores of Lake Natron, where we
observe the different bird colonies.

This alkaline salt lake, as beautiful as it is inhospitable, takes its name from one of its
chemical components: bicarbonate of soda, which is supplied by the lava.
sodium carbonate from the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. Its colors range from pink to blue
and change according to the season and rainfall. The lake is only three meters
It reaches depths of over 40°C and has no runoff,
which leads to high concentrations of salt and soda, and yet algae and
saltwater crayfish thrive here. Storks, Greater Flamingos, the
pelicans and other water birds live by the thousands in the mouths of the
streams. The rest of the lake, which stretches as far as Kenya, belongs to the two or so
million Lesser Flamingos, which can live on seaweed and salt crabs. Visit
animal carcasses left in the water form a bizarre landscape, because they are
preserved in a short time by salts and calcified, i.e. petrified by the
sodium carbonate in the lake. Near the lake, there are footprints of
petrified steps dating back 100,000 years.
The area around the lake is dry, hot, desolate and, at the same time, beautiful.
bewitching.

Overnight at Africa safari lodge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner

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Day 7

Lake Natron - Massai village immersion

With our local Maasai guide, you can visit the Engare waterfalls.
Sero. After a short walk in the stream, we reach a beautiful swimming pool.

surrounded by sheer rock faces on which the water from the
source. Here we enjoy a refreshing bath. Relax in the water jets cascading over the rocks of this picturesque ravine. Be sure to wear good shoes! We return to our accommodation, gather our belongings, and we're heading for my Massai village for a immersion at the end of the world.

You'll be surrounded by children during this time of shared life. My father has 4 wives and 35 children. The simple life here is punctuated by the herds and the chores of fetching water. My The village is located in a remote area near the Lake Natron region. The landscapes are and there's plenty of hiking to be done. If you wish, you can participate in the emancipation of village women, and learn women's handicrafts During the day, jewelry is an important beauty feature. will be happy to show you how they practice this skill from mother to daughter.

Don't forget that this is not a tourist village, and that we'll be meeting people from all over the world.
in their normal lives.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Night in my village

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Day 8

Massai village immersion in Arusha

You'll be woken by the herds that form a veritable orchestra around you. The start of the day is marked by the young warriors leaving to graze the herds, while the women are busy milking and fetching water. We visit my schoolEramatare Experience's safaris and treks. So, when you travel with us, you're helping to educate 230 children, and contributing to their daily meals, in a region affected by drought.
You will be dropped off at your lodge in Arusha at the end of the day.

Budget: Heritage lodge
Suggestion in Comfort category Under The Shade
Suggested mid-range category: Arusha Villa
High-end suggestion: Arusha Coffee Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 9

Back to the airport

Transfer to the airport for your return.
You can extend your trip with a stay at Zanzibar.

Included in the price of the stay

For the safari part :

- Overnight stays in lodges as mentioned in the program.
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- A modern private land cruiser safari vehicle with sunroof,
comfortable.
- English or French-speaking guide on request
- Entrance fees to all program parks
- Activities mentioned.
- Drinking water and soft drinks.
- Transfers to and from Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport

For the immersion part in the Massai village:

- Transport
- English or French-speaking guide on request
- A cook
- Night in tent
- Camping equipment
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinking water and soft drinks.

For the Zanzibar part :

- Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- Return transfer from Zanzibar airport to your hotel
- Stay in Zanzibar in a hotel of your choice, breakfast included, half-board.
board, full board or all inclusive.

Not included in the price:

- International air tickets
- Visa
- Tips (recommended amount: $10 per day per person)
person)
- Personal insurance
- Tourist tax in Zanzibar
- Compulsory insurance for zanzibar of 44$ per
person with registration and payment on the government website https://visitzanzibar.go.tz

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