Explore the Serengeti and the Northern Parks of Tanzania in this amazing itinerary. A superb fully equipped Safari Drive Land Rover with the latest roof tents and full camping equipment which give you the freedom to explore and game view as you wish. You will be camping in private campsites that have no fences or facilites. But remember that this is a tough expedition with no facilities along the way!  However we will supply every item that you need for the journey. The road to Lake Natron is only for those intrepid campers that relish very remote areas and beautiful landscapes.

FULL ITINERARY

In the morning, you will be collected and driven to our base on the west of Arusha, where you will be briefed on the vehicle, equipment, route and safety issues. Our agent will advise you on the best places to shop in Arusha and discuss your route with you before setting off to Tarangire National Park. You drive to the special campsite in this lovely, game rich region. Both the bird life and mammals here are in abundance and you are sure to have game right in the camp with you. Here you will be camping in a special campsite.

The campsites in Tanzania have no facilities at all so you must be totally self sufficient. The camps are very remote and you will be there on your own with no other people around. You must also be prepared to have game in the camp with you as there are no fences to keep them out, just an area to camp in. The loo is a shovel, loo roll and box of matches and there is no water except what you take with you !

The park has diverse vegetation and the countryside changes regularly.There is a Baobab forest in the north and rich marsh land in the south/centre of the park where big herds of elephant can be found. There are also plenty of predators to keep you alert.

Driving south-west from Karatu you arrive at the northern shore of Lake Eyasi, a mildly alkaline lake stretching for about 50km to the south-west. Here you will be camping. Please book and pay on arrival.

The meadows along the shores of the lake and the forests are home to a wide variety of wildlife including leopard, hippo, a variety of monkeys, various birds, greater and lesser flamingos, storks and pelicans. Several very pleasant, private campsites are located in the forest clearings by the lake, these provide grassy tent spaces, shower and toilet facilities made as far as possible from local materials. At night a cool breeze keeps away mosquitos. This is an ideal place for bird-watchers or those who just want to relax to spend two or three nights in total peace.

You drive to Ngorongoro Crater. This ancient volcanic crater is 10 miles across and is home to 25,000 large mammals, almost half of them zebra and wildebeest. Vast numbers of these animals attract predators, particularly lion and hyena. You will stay in a special Campsite set on the rim of the Crater. Here you stay in a pre booked and paid for campsite.

Drive through Kliens Gate right in the north of the park and through the most remote and stunning country side where you will meet Maasai in their totally traditional life style. The campsite is very simple but friendly. Here you will be camping. Please book and pay on arrival. (TS 10,000)