Flufftail Guided Safari: Summary
Flufftail Safari in a nutshell
This safari explores two of northern Tanzania’s most iconic destinations, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, with the flexibility of your own private guide and 4WD to set your own pace and to make your own choices of when and where to stop.
You'll stay in three comfortable and elegant sister camps, each with a unique touch that makes the experience there matchless.
The Highlands is set near the Olmoti Volcano, away from other lodges on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Contemporary in style, the camp offers an air of true exclusivity, with unparalleled views and eight elevated, domed tents that take in those sweeping landscapes.
Near the Serengeti’s Moru kopjes, Dunia is a stylishly unpretentious camp that is run by an entirely female team. Whilst this in itself makes the camp remarkable, it is also located in one of the quieter parts of the Serengeti, offering guests excellent game with fewer interruptions.
The semi-permanent Olakira relocates in order to follow the densest points of the migration. Guests sleep under the Serengeti’s seemingly boundless skies in specially designed star-gazing tents.
Along with exceptional game viewing, this safari offers the potential to see, amongst others, the Great Migration, the "Big Five", and black rhino, as well as to take in much of the Serengeti National Park, beforea final light-aircraft flight back over the Ngorongoro Highlands.
At a glance
| Starts: | Kilimanjaro International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 nights | The Highlands - Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania | Full Board |
| 3 nights | Dunia Camp - Serengeti Migration Area, Tanzania | Full Board |
| 4 nights | Olakira Camp - Serengeti Migration Area, Tanzania | Full Board |
| Ends: | Kilimanjaro International Airport |
The Highlands
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Dunia Camp
Serengeti Migration Area, Tanzania
Olakira Camp
Serengeti Migration Area, Tanzania
Highlights
Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Flufftail Guided Safari.
- Following a pride of lions in the Serengeti
- Visiting Lake Manyara's flamingo-studded waters
- Soaking up the views from The Highland's raised tents
- Sleeping under the stars in Olakira's specialised tents
- Driving by hundreds of migrating wildebeest
Activities
Some activities which can be included in the Flufftail Guided Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Cultural excursion
Guided walking safari
Hot air ballooning
Key species to see on the Flufftail Guided Safari
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Side-trips whilst on this safari
We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Flufftail Guided Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book.
Mto Wa Mbu Village Walk
Two to three hours
Discover the intricacies of day-to-day life in the large Tanzanian village of Mto Wa Mbu with a knowledgeable local guide. This is not a village set up for tourists; Mto Wa Mbu is a real community and offers a chance to see a side of the country that many visitors pass by.
More about Village Walk
Balloon Safari over the Serengeti
Three hours - approx. one hour flight
As the sun rises over the Serengeti National Park in Northern Tanzania, climb aboard for an extraordinary adventure. For an hour you’ll float in a hot air balloon over beautiful savannah and woodland and a diversity of plains wildlife.
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Empakaai Crater Hike
Half day, two - three hour walk
Spend a half day hiking through the Empakaai Crater, in the Highlands area of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), led by an experienced guide and accompanied by a ranger.
More about Empakaai Crater Hike
Crater Rim Walk
Half day - two hour walk
For some fantastic views, and the chance to see flora and fauna up close, take a walk along the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Led by an experienced safari guide and accompanied by an armed ranger, you will be able to take in the scale and beauty of the landscape from a different perspective.
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Olduvai Gorge visit
One - two hours
See for yourself the renowned archaeological site of Olduvai (or Oldupai) Gorge, which lies en route between the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park. Famed for the discoveries of early hominin remains as well as the Laetoli Footprints, the site offers beautiful views, an engaging museum and potentially the opportunity to visit an active dig.
More about Olduvai Gorge visitLet us help you customise your trip
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