Camel Riding Expedition » 7 days

Here is your chance to experience a true African safari, but on camelback instead of by jeep.

For 5-7 hours a day you can ride as the groups of giraffes passing by, or follow alongside herds of zebra, antelope, gazelle, and wildebeest, and from a safe distance watch the lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo.

You will ride between Mount Meru and Lake Natron, through savannahs, bush country, and swamps, and stay each night in safari camps.

Tanzania is a country famous for its wildlife and scenery - and for good reason. Here you find the greatest concentrations of wild animals left anywhere in the world, you see extremes of climate unknown in the western world, and you meet people with cultural backgrounds so distinct from your own that you are forced to question all your previous beliefs and way of life. This is wild Africa - this is true exploration, and on camelback!

This is a riding safari between Mt. Meru to the Lake Natron Game Controlled area.

Our route takes us to Lake Natron and the surrounding landscape. The area is unfenced and game moves freely. Expect to see a variety of plains animals including zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, thompson's and grant's gazelle, gerenuk, jackal etc. We often encounter sizeable herds of elephant and may be lucky to find some of the bigger cats and other predators. Other game species often seen include eland, Oryx and lesser kudu.

The local Maasai tribe forms an important aspect to the ride, adding a splash of color and providing an insight into the rich cultural diversity of Tanzania. This ride takes place away from other tourist attractions in unspoiled wilderness. It is unlikely you will meet other visitors during the ride.

Our camps, exclusive to our own group of guests, are comfortable with as many amenities as can be provided considering that the location is changed every day, and we try to limit ecological disturbance by taking only the number of vehicles strictly necessary.

Tents are twin accommodation insect proof, with mattresses and sleeping bags. Each has camp and chairs tables. We bring all water along on safari. This is used for the camels, for cooking, and for bathing. This means that water is limited, but usually enough for a splash in the morning.

Lunch is transported by Land cruiser and laid out in the shade of a tree ahead of the guests' arrival. Camp chairs and tables are provided at each lunch stop. The lunch vehicle has space to accommodate any light baggage riders may wish to use during the stop, e.g. toiletries and cameras.

In the morning at 0800hrs drive from the hotel in Arusha town to Mkuru introduction about ecology and culture of Maasai populations at Mkuru Training Camp area near mount Meru, you will take the camels, guide and all other equipment for the ride at Mkuru. Start the riding from Mkuru to Engikaret village. Dinner and Overnight at Engikaret campsite.

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