African Adventure
Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, Africa
The Serengeti geographical region located in north-western Tanzania and extends to south-western Kenya it spans some 30,000 km2. The Serengeti hosts the largest and longest overland migration in the world, a semi-annual occurrence. This migration is one of the ten natural wonders of the world. The region contains several national park and game reserves, Serengeti is derived from the Maasi language, Maa; specifically, "Serengit" meaning "Endless Plains". Approximately 70 larger mammal and some 500 avifauna species are found there. Blue Wildebeests, gazelles, zebras and water buffalos are some of the commonly found large mammals in the region. The Ngorongoro Crater, which is the world's largest unbroken, un flooded volcanic caldera. The Crater, which formed when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed on itself some two to three million years ago, is 610 m (2,001 ft) deep and its floor covers 260 km² (102 square miles). It is home to a population of approximately 25,000 large animals, including the black rhinoceros (about 11-15 exist in the crater), hippopotamus, wildebeest, zebra, eland, Grant's and Thomson's gazelles. The crater has the densest known population of lions, numbering 62 in 2001.
Dates:TBA
Cost: $2,550.00
Departure City: Kilimanjaro Airport, Tanzania
Experience:Good Physical Conditions, and day hiking experience
Join us for an exceptional wildlife safari to the Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge commonly referred to as "The Cradle of Mankind." It is a steep-sided ravine in the Great Rift Valley one of the most important prehistoric sites in the world and has been instrumental in furthering understanding of early human evolution. Excavation work there was pioneered by Louis and Mary Leakey in the 1950s. Each trip is 7 full days on the ground and includes
1 rest day, a 6-day, Lodging before and after your safari is at a private
hotel in Moshi, Tanzania. Call SWS Mountain Guides for a information
package with complete details. Optional Mt. Kilimanjaro climbs are available.
Contact us for a full course packet which outlines
all fees, payments, physical conditioning requirements, and experience
needed. We also design custom trekking itineraries for small groups
and individuals.
International Trekking, Climbing, and Adventure Travel Prices include: Quality hotels accommodations, ground transportation, permits, hut fees, entrance fees, group camping equipment, Base camp equipment, equipment transportation via porter or pack animals (as needed), review of climbing or trekking techniques, local guides, meals while hiking, climbing, or trekking, some meals in cities depending on the tour, an experienced SWS American Guide(s), full informational support from the SWS team.
Additional Costs can Include: Visas, immunizations, Airport entrance & exit taxes, International Airfare, immunizations, internal airfares (depending on the tour), Laundry, extra beverages (sodas, alcohol), meals while in cities,
Custom Expedition Design Services Available: SWS Mountain Guides has established relationships with local guides and outfitters in various counties. These are trusted and reliable service providers we have used over the years. If you are interested in having us design an exceptional custom expedition, trek or adventure trip for you with or without an SWS Mountain Guide.
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