WHY THIS ADVENTURE?
This is a trek back through millennia of evolution from the relatively recent hominid footprints right by our Lake Natron Camp, all the way to Olduvai, commonly known as “one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world”, and home to evidence of our earliest ancestors. Each camp location and design is being targeted at guests that are looking for an off the beaten track experience, entirely respectful of the environment, and yet just enough comfort to ensure a superlative well balanced adventure. If you think this is for you read further!
HOW TO BOOK
All our adventures can be booked through a tour operator near you. Just ask them about Lake Natron Camp, Ngare Sero and our range of activities and adventures and specify the “Walking in the Footsteps on Man” trek. You can add this adventure into your dates – all trips are customised to your dates.
HIGHLIGHTS
Hiking the Gregorian Rift Valley, Sanjan Gorge, Gol, Olduvai Gorge, witnessing untouched Maasai culture, being immersed into places people have never been before, stunning views, the migration (if timed right), off the beaten track, going back in time from old footsteps to new.
DESCRIPTION
This is a 5 day itinerary with 2 nights spent at Lake Natron Camp. Olduvai gorge is known as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’ and this trekking expedition courses routes either to or from this area incorporating the history of mankind, geology and landscapes spanning 250 million years. You can time this expedition with the migration in the short grass plains, or append a migration experience post / pre trek.
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day 0 |
Lake Natron Camp | Lake Natron |
2 nights |
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day 2 |
Sanjan Gorge Camp | Gol Mountains |
1 night |
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day 3 |
Piyaya/Gol Camp | Gol Mountains |
1 night |
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5 Days / 4 Nights
Special Interests: walking, hiking, trekking, views, early man, history, culture, maasai, olduvai, natron, Sanjan, Piyaya, Nasera Rock, Serengeti, off the beaten track, landscape, gol mountains
$1800 per person RACK
Includes:
- Walking Guide
- Wildlife Department fees BEDNIGHT Natron / Sanjan
- Activity fees Natron
- Village bed night fees
- Meals
- Sodas
- Alcoholic drinks - beer / wine
- Transfer to LAKE NATRON NGARE SERO airstrip
Excludes:
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCAA) entry fees* $70.8
- Transfer Ndutu to Nasera rock / Piyaya $360
- Transfer Natron to Mto Wa Mbu OR Arusha $360
- Olduvai gorge entry $35.40
- Wildlife Department fees per person entry $11.80
- Wildlife Department fees entry vehicle + Tz driver $9.00
- Ngorongoro district gate fees Natron $17.70
- Longido gate fee $11.80
- Engaruka gate fee $11.80
*when picking or dropping guests at Nasera Rock gate, tour operators must have pre paid NCAA entry fees before hand. Those booking transfers with Leonotis can request these be paid in advance and we recommend a stop at Olduvai (see fees above). Guests can be transferred to Ndutu area, please see applicable transfer costs above.
We currently service 2 options:
1. Natron to Olduvai variation: ideal to END in Serengeti
2. Olduvai to Natron variation: ideal to END at Lake Natron
