
Visit: Maasai Boma in Ketumbeine, Lake Natron and Ngaresero waterfalls
2 DAYS: LAKE NATRON CAMPING SAFARI VIA LONGIDO
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
This 2 day excursion off the beaten path and away from the crowds is good way to start or end one safari. It starts with a 3 hour drive from Arusha to an authentic Maasai boma in Ketumbeine where you will spend your day with a Maasai family and in late in the afternoon drive to the shores of Lake Natron for overnight in a camp.
You will wake up to a guided tour around the shores of Lake Natron – a fascinating eco-system which thrives in this harsh environment. The lake also supports a vast population of Spirulina, a blue-green algae with red pigments, on which the large population of Lesser Flamingos feed on. You will then be driven to explore Engare Sero waterfalls and drive back to Arusha later in the afternoon
DAY
ACTIVITIES
HOTELS AND MEALS
ONE
Road transfer - Arusha - Ketumbeine Maasai Boma [ 2.5 hrs drive in a 4x4 landcruiser ]
Afternoon drive to Lake Natron
Public Campsite Natron
Lunch and Dinner plus two 500ml bottles of water
TWO
Guided walking tour around Lake Natron followed by hike to Ngaresero waterfalls
Road transfer to Arusha in the afternoon
Breakfast & Lunch plus two 500ml bottles of water
DAY 1: ARUSHA TO LAKE NATRON
You will be picked from your hotel at 7.00 am for 2 and a half drive to a Maasai Boma in Ketumbeine. Spend the rest of the morning exploring different aspects of Maasai culture and barbequing meat. After lunch enjoy a leisurely ride to a campsite along the shores of Lake Natron where you will overnight. Lunch and dinner provided. In addition 2 small bottles (500 ml) are provided.
DAY 2: EXPLORE LAKE NATRON & ENGARESERO WATERFALL
After breakfast your guide will pick you from your camp for a guided tour around Lake Natron. Take time to enjoy the beautiful views of flamingoes and landscape around the lake. Have a picnic lunch along the shores. In the afternoon go hiking along Engaresero river up the Engaresero waterfalls. Later drive back to Arusha so as to reach your hotel by 6.00 pm End of service
DATES
2 PEOPLE
4 PEOPLE
6 PEOPLE
02 Jan to 31 Mar 2019
01 Nov to 15 Dec 2019
01 Apr to 30 May 2019
01 Jun to 31 Oct 2019
16 Dec to 01 Jan 2020
2 DAYS FROM USD 455 PER PERSON
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION:
Arusha / Arusha
DEPARTURE TIME:
By 0700 hours
WEAR:
Comfortable cotton clothing, safari hat, jacket and sunscreen.
Avoid dark coloured clothes in Tarangire National Park as they attract Tsetse flies
INCLUDED:
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- Park Entrance fees where applicable
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
NOT INCLUDED
- Accommodation on the last day
- International flights (from/to home)
- Tips
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day)
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