Safari Activities ::
Besides our wildlife Safaris, add one or more of these activities for a well rounded Safari
Arusha National Park :
- Canoeing in Arusha National Park
Enjoy a leisure canoe ride on Lake Momella in Arusha National Park. You can spend 30 minutes on the canoe to 2 hours. You will see the Black and White Colobus Monkey, giraffes, zebra while gliding on your canoe or just enjoy the beautiful scenery of Arusha National Park. The canoe can hold 2 people.
- Walking Safari in Arusha National Park
Take your picnic lunch on your walk. You will start from Arusha National Park gate and climb up Mt. Meru, Africa's fifth highest mountain. Enjoy the buffalos, giraffes and zebras in the distance. Your walk will last about 2-3 hours and will be guided by an armed ranger.
Tarangire National Park :
- Walking Safari at Tarangire's Oliver's Camp
Oliver's Camp offers the unique opportunity to leave the vehicle behind and walk with its wildlife. Walking Safaris are guided by experienced walking guides and an armed ranger accompanies the walks. Guests learn about nature, wildlife behavior and animal tracks. Although animals are usually spotted, the goal is not to get as close as possible to the wildlife, but rather to observe their undisturbed behavior. Walking can best be done in the morning. Walks longer than half a day are available upon request.
- Fly Camping at Oliver's Camp
One (or more) nights of private fly camping with animal sounds all around, is an unforgettable for adventurous safari guests. Fly camping tents are made of thick mosquito mash so that stars can be seen from the bed. Fly camping is adventure, not luxury: fly camping tents are lightweight, with an outside short-drop toilet and shower cubicle. Enjoy the African skies under canvas.
Lake Manyara Region :
- Biking in Lake Manyara
Mountain biking is a wonderful way to experience the African bush. From the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro to the stunning landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, this is mountain biking as it should be, off the beaten path and tremendous fun! Tanzania's diversity allows us to offer you an incredible range of biking terrain, accompanied by 'jaw dropping' scenery. Our mountain biking safaris can be tailored to suit anyone’s interest and ability. So no matter what your experience and fitness level we can adjust a trip to suit you. Our shorter trips explore northern Tanzania and are designed to complement your wildlife-viewing safari. We can also arrange longer tours throughout Tanzania, along the coast and into the often-overlooked interior.
- Visiting the Rift Valley Orphanage and/or school in Karatu
On the way to Ngorongoro Region from Tarangire National Park, you can stop at the orphanage and/or school. Here you will meet with the teachers and share stories, gifts, or just enjoy spending time with the children. We can arrange a stop on the go or spend a whole day learning and sharing.
Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area:
- Hiking in Ngorongoro Highland
Although Tanzania has gained a reputation in the global safari market for vehicle based safaris that ferry guests from lodge to lodge, there are huge areas of the country that lend themselves to exciting and unique foot based adventures. Time spent on foot in the bush provides an important contrast to the perspective that you gain when riding in the vehicle and observing the bigger animals. Birds, plants and insects suddenly draw attention to themselves, and the minutiae or life is revealed. A truly unique experience!
Walking can be done for 1/2 day to 5 days. From Olmoti and Empakaai Crater, the breeding ground for the lovely pink flamingoes (1 day) to breathtaking Lake Natron and Gol Mountains (5 days). Longer hikes can be combined with Private Luxury Mobile Camping.
Lake Eyasi Region:
- Hunting with the Hadzabe tribe
The Hadzabe are one of the last click-speaking hunter-gatherer tribes in East Africa. The dwindling tribe is trying to maintain its lifestyle but private concession areas and agricultural farms are effecting their unique lifestyle. You will get to spend time with the Hadzabe tribe members who still living in the forest, hunt small animals that are found around the area ranging from dik dik to baboons.
Serengeti and its larger ecosystem:
- Serengeti Balloon Safari
Spend 1 hour afloat Serengeti National Park. You will enjoy the aerial view of this great animal kingdom. You will glide through the landscape seeing kopjes, hills, impalas, zebra, passing through Grumeti River where you will see the hippos, over the acacia tree where you many spot a resting lion, or just enjoy the sunrise aboard your basket. Finish off with a glass of bubbly champagne and English breakfast under a tree in the middle of Serengeti National Park.
- Walking with the Maasai tribe of Loliondo
From Suyan Loliondo, you will enjoy Walking Safari with the Maasai tribe. From here, you will visit a Maasai Village away from the tourist route as Suyan Camp operates in partnership with a Maasai Village. Part of the profits help the Maasai tribe with school, getting fresh water, and providing medical help. While walking with the proud Maasai warriors or Moran as they are called, you can learn about their unique lifestyle, their animal wealth, how they are coping with modernization and more. You are going to experience a new culture a more natural way. Be ready for a different experience!
- Fly Camping from Ngaroi, Osunyai or Suyan Camp Loliondo
Fly camping in the concession areas, under the African skies, is a great experience for adventure lovers and can give access to the more remote, wild parts of Loliondo and even the Lake Natron region. Tents have mosquito mash sides so that stars can be seen from the bed. Fly camping tents from Suyan Camp are lightweight, with good quality mattresses on the floor and have an outside short-drop toilet and shower cubicle. From Ngaroi, the fly camps have four poster bed - very comfortable.
- Night game drives in Ngaroi or Suyan Camp Loliondo
Night game drives are not allowed inside Serengeti National Park boundaries so we have to go to the larger ecosystem.
We have the private Ngaroi concession area or Suyan Camp Loliondo where we have expert guides who will take you out at night in our vehicles and try to spot the active animals. You will have blankets to keep you warm under the cool African skies.
- Walking Safari in Ngaroi or Suyan Camp Loliondo
Like night game drives, walking is not allowed in Serengeti National Park boundaries. Lucky for us the animals do not know the government boundaries as they are free to move everywhere. Ngaroi and Suyan Camp Loliondo offer walking Safaris from the base camps or you can combine this with our Private Mobile Luxury Camping or Fly Camping. Walking Safari gives you a different perspective from your vehicle Safari. You go slowly and appreciate the little things - from the flowers to the dung beetles. A great way to appreciate this beautiful land.
- Walking Safari and night game drives in Western Kilimanjaro
Western Kilimanjaro's Hemingway Camp is located on the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Wildlife in this region seeps in from Amboseli National Park in Southern Kenya. Resident wildlife include elephants, kudu and lots of bird species. Night game drives and walking Safaris are available from camp and escorted by local naturalist.
