Active Safari

If you’re looking for an intimate safari experience that brings you closer to nature and gets you out of the safari vehicle, this safari has it all. It combines game drives in the best wildlife parks with the thrill of exploring nature on foot. Become part of your environment as the wilderness becomes more real on a Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk or Elephants Caves Walk. Or float in a hot air balloon over the impressive Serengeti and soak up the magnificent scenery.

Northern Tanzania

During this safari you visit the most famous parks in the northern part of Tanzania, full of amazing nature and wildlife. This includes the beautiful Ngorongoro Crater which shelters close to 25.000 animals including the Big Five and rare black rhino, and the Serengeti, home to the Great Wildebeest Migration and an abundance of wildlife unmatched anywhere else in Africa. Moreover there are also a lot of smaller charming parks like Lake Manyara and Tarangire, which hosts one of the world’s largest elephant population.

Read more about the destinations in Northern Tanzania.

Safari activities

This safari is ideal for those looking for a more active adventure. We mix game drives with a variety of exciting safari activities. Here are some examples of activities:

Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk:
This beautiful 6-7 hour wilderness walk takes you to untouched forests where you can see  unique plant life, animals and rare birds. Starting at Gibb’s Farm, you hike to the Ngorongoro Forest and ascend the slopes to the crater rim with magnificent views over the crater floor below.

Elephant Caves Walk:
Walk through the forested slopes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on this 2-hour hike. Discover a wonderful waterfall and incredible Elephant Caves. These caves are created by elephants digging up the earth to eat the calcium-rich soil. You may also see buffalo, bushbuck, waterbuck, baboons and a variety of birdlife.
Hot air balloon flight:

Enhance you safari experience by floating in a hot air balloon over the Serengeti plains at sunrise. Spot wildlife below when you fly over the African savannah. A magical experience with wonderful panoramic views.

Canoeing:
If you wish to get out of the safari vehicle for a few hours a canoe safari absolutely offers you a unique perspective on the landscapes and wildlife. Get close to giraffes, elephants, buffaloes and other animals grazing on the shoreline of Lake Manyara.

Accommodation

The accommodation we selected are in the most stunning locations, giving you the chance to enjoy beautiful scenery and incredible sights. They are set in rich wildlife areas, or on a picturesque estate with views over the Rift Valley and Serengeti plains. One of the main criteria that we use when choosing accommodation is comfort. After a day of adventure, it’s so nice to come back to an amazing place to relax, enjoy a delicious meal and be able to take a dip in the pool. The accommodation during your safari is a mix of stylish luxury lodges and – tented camps. The tented camps allow you to get closer to nature without sacrificing luxury or comfort, like private bathrooms, comfortable beds and spacious decks. It’s a modern take on a classic safari experience.

Note. All our safaris are tailor made, so we can create a safari that suits all your wishes!
If you like you can incorporate a few days on the tropical beach of Zanzibar or other safari activities like a walking safari in the Serengeti. Just let us know what interests you.

Contact us for advice or a customized quote.