Mkuru Camel Safari: 3 Days Mount Longido Camel Tour in Arusha, Tanzania

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With the most incredible view, Mkuru Camel Camp is situated on the north side of Mt. Meru, not far from the irrigated fields of Ngarenanyuki and the Momella gate of the Arusha National Park. The area around the camp is alive with colourful birds and small mammals, with zebra and giraffe in the plains to the north, which is also a corridor for elephants travelling between Mt. Meru and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Close to the camp, Maasai families are living in small traditional Bomas.

The camp offers:

- Toilets and showers facilities
- Hot water
- Dining area
- Hot meals
- Office
- Fire place
- Resting area.

There are two kinds of accommodation: the first one is in comfortable safari tents on wooden platforms, the second is in ground camping tents.

Location - Duration

Duration: 3 day(s)
Location: Arusha

Itinerary

Long Camel Safaris:

The range of long camel safari goes from a minimum of two to maximum seven days. Number of participants for safari: From two to six.

Mount Longido Camel Safari

Three day / Two night - from Mkuru Camel Camp to Longido village

If you are looking for a short but intense adventure, this is the safari for you. You will pass through the plains below Mt Meru, where the Maasai step starts to become wild. The Longido Mountain is your "guide" and will always tell you the right direction. You will cross different kinds of antelope, zebra, giraffe, ostriches and many birds. The friendship of extraordinary Maasai and the unusual bush life are the fulcrum of our safaris.

Day 1

In the early morning you reach the Mkuru Camel Camp on the north side of Mt. Meru. After a cup of coffee and packing your luggage on the back of camels the safari will start. Lunch box in the bush. Accommodation is in comfortable mobile camp. Meal plan Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2

Camel safari. Lunch box in the bush. Accommodation is in comfortable mobile camp. Meal plan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3

The safari finishes at midday at Longido village. Meal plan Breakfast and Lunch.

Cancellation policy

Reservations that are cancelled, reduced in length of stay or reduced in numbers (hereinafter collectively called a cancellation) are subject to cancellation and 'no show' fees at the discretion of the company under the following terms:
- Between 60 and 31 days prior to departure 0% cancellation fee will be charged;
- Between 30 and seven days prior to departure 50% cancellation fee will be charged;
- Seven days or less, charges will be 100%.

Children Policy

During Camel safaris, for six to12 year old children sharing with adults, they pay 50%.

Children not sharing with parents will be charged at the full rate for the first child and 50% for each subsequent child. Because of the proximity of wild animals, children under 12 years of age are not encouraged.

Participant Guidelines

The Rates for the Camel Safaris include: Local guides (Maasai and Meru), riding camels and porters; activities as per itinerary; accommodation as per above itinerary sheet; full board with mineral water, tea and coffee, one dinner typical NYAMA CHOMA (roasted goat), village development fee; taxes.

The Rates for the Camel Safari do not include: International flight. Transfer to camel safari starting point and from camel safari ending point.

Insurance (medical and evacuation insurance are required). Soft drinks and beer. Gratuities to staff.

Other Disclosures

Local time: 08:03:06 PM

Any questions: contact us

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Jambo! Welcome to Arusha.

Meet Sebastian, Frank and the team at Parks Adventure Ltd, your local connection in Arusha. As locals, we have an in-depth knowledge of our region, and of Tanzania as a whole. The friendly people here are matched by the beautiful scenery and world famous sites, such as the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. We are also very proud of our cultural tours, which enable our guests to enjoy a wider, first hand experience of the life and traditions of East Africa, and which help contribute to an understanding of sustainable tourism in Tanzania.

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Mkuru Camel Safari: 3 Days Mount Longido Camel Tour

Local time: 08:03:06 PM

Your Local Connection

Jambo! Welcome to Arusha.

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