ROY SAFARIS LIMITED

WALKING SAFARIS AND ACTIVITY OPTIONS

For those who love the outdoor-world and would like the experience of trekking.

Our more popular trekking destinations are: Kilimanjaro, Meru, Arusha National Park, Lake Eyasi, Olmoti Crater, Empakaai Crater and Lake Natron... where a variety of flora and fauna and beautiful sceneries as well as different tribes can be visited.

These can be done in combination with a regular safari. Giving one a break from the long-hours driving on those ever bumpy roads!! We have no specific programmes for these, we always tailor-make them!!

NGORONGORO HIGHLANDS:
EMPAKAAI CRATER

North-East of the Ngorongoro Crater lies the Empakaai Crater. Empakaai is about 6000m wide and 300m high. Among other animals, you will see buffalo, bushbuck, a variety of antelope and blue monkeys. Birds are in abundance. A deep soda lake covers a large part of the crater floor. There is a track to the crater-floor and one around the rim of the crater. On a nice, clear day, one can see Mt. Oldonyo Lengai, Lake Natron and Mt. Kilimanjaro.
The scenery is left to your imagination!!

Empakaai Crater - Click for a bigger pic.

OLMOTI CRATER

Close to the Nainokanoka village, also Northeast of the Ngorongoro Crater, lies this sunken caldera. A visit to Olmoti is only possible by foot with the escort of an armed ranger. It takes about 35 minutes to walk to the rim of this shallow crater. Lots of different species of antelope can be found here. A walk to the waterfalls of the Munge river, is interesting

TOURS:

1)Day trips to Olmoti are available as well as Empakaai crater (weather & road permitting) all ex-Ngorongoro as add on to regular safaris.
2)One of our more popular programmes is a 3n.4d Olmoti crater & Empakaai Crater trek, (walking, driving & camping).

Day 1 Begin trek at Lemala gate to Nainokanoka village. Trek to Olmoti Crater. Then return to Nainokanoka camp for o/n (2630m)
Day 2 After breakfast, drive past Bulati to Empakaai crater rim. O/n campsite (2510m)
Day 3 Trek into the Empakaai Crater o/n camp on rim (2510m)
Day 4 After breakfast, drive past Bulati & Nainokanoka to Lemala Gate.(End of Tour)

Olmoti Crater - Click for a bigger pic.

MT.  LEMAGRUT (3155m)

On the western part of Ngorongoro Crater lies Mt Lemagrut…

It takes under an hour to drive to the lower slopes and about 3-4hours trek to the summit. On a clear day one can see the Serengeti plains, Lake Eyasi & the Ngorongoro Crater.

TOURS: This is best done as an add-on trip to a regular lodge or camping safari.

 
ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK:
ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK
  • Ngurdoto Crater - Fully intact 3km wide, 400m deep volcanic crater.
  • The Momella lakes - A group of shallow alkaline lakes, home to many waterbirds such as flamingoes, ...pelican, herons and ducks.
  • Black and white colobus monkeys, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, zebra, blue monkeys and antelope can be seen.

Day trips from Arusha possible (morning walking safari escorted by an armed ranger and afternoon gamedrive)

Colobus Monkey - Click for a bigger pic.
LAKE EYASI:
LAKE EYASI

A very scenic lake, found on the Southern border of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This less visited lake lies at the base of the Eyasi escarpment on the western rift wall. The Hadza tribe (hunter-gatherers) live close to the shores of Lake Eyasi. And so do the Nilotic-speaking Datoga tribe. Quite a lot of wildlife can be spotted here too.

Lake Natron Waterfalls - Click for a bigger pic.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ( at Manyara by: Footprints adventure)

CANOEING SAFARI, Manyara

Appropriate for guests who like to experience a different but easy Activity option. It is also good for guests who do not have plenty of time in the National park.

The Safari:
Accompanied by Qualified guides, guests are drivento the Canoe launching site, in game drive vehicles. After receiving all safety information they set off on the water in the company of the canoeing guide. Canoeists glide over the smooth lake water (20m offshore) drifting past Giraffe, Buffalo and elephant. The trip ends with a refreshing drink stop.
Departure time:  Length of excursion: Level of strenuousness:
07h30 or 15h00 Half day & Full day Moderate (canoeing with the wind behind)

Cost: (excluding park fees) 
Half day: US$90pp
Full day: US$150pp (Includes cold lunch)

Cost includes:
Canoeing safari & qualified guide, good quality two-man canoes, life jackets, water packs, Transfer to & from L.Manyara National park gate in open game drive vehicles, L. Manyara canoeing safari T-shirt & Certificate, & TANAPA canoeing fees

CYCLING SAFARI, Manyara

Ideal for guests who enjoy biking and want to cover more terrain than walking.

The safari:
Leave the lodge and descend down the rift valley escarpment. Ride on a single-track path through Mto-wa-mbu village then ride to the Lake-shore. Meet a vehicle with drinks & snacks and get driven back to the lodge.
Suggested departure time: Length of excursion:
07h30 or 15h00 3.5 hours
Level of strenuousness: Cost:
Moderate (it is downhill or flat most of the way) US$40 pp

Cost includes:
Guide, mountain bikes, helmets, gloves, water packs, drinks/snacks, Transfer back to the lodge

VILLAGE WALK, Manyara

Perfect for guests who want to have a "real" cultural experience.

The walk:
Drive down to Mto Wa Mbu village with your village guide then take a leisurely stroll around the farming areas. Visit a kindergarten, milling machine, church, local homes, and farmlands.
Suggested departure time: Length of excursion:
08h00 or 15h30 3hours
Level of strenuousness: Cost:
Low (all ages can enjoy this activity) USS$40pp

Cost includes:
Local guide, water packs, round trip transport, and village contribution.

NATURE WALK, Manyara

Perfect for guests who have limited time, but still want to stretch their legs & learn something.

The walk:
Along the edge of the rift valley

Suggested departure time:
06h30 or 17h30

Length of excursion: 1Hour

Level of strenuousness: Low 

Cost:
US$10pp

Cost includes:
Qualified naturalist.

 

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