Mkuru Camel: 1 Day Walking 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: 1 day(s)
Location: Arusha

Itinerary

Baboons Cave Safari: (one day walking or camel safari)

You will visit a baboon cave, which every night is hosting almost 300 baboons. In this place, where it is still possible to see a good example of a dam made in the colonial period, you will listen and observe the story of a traditional ritual in the life of Maasai men, after which they become stronger.

Climbing Oldonyo Landare: (one day walking safari)

A three to four hour trek from the Camel camp. From the top of this hill (Oldonyo Landare in the Maasai language means Mountain of goats), you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mt Meru, Mt Kilimanjaro and the Maasai Plains.

Mguru: (one day walking)

A natural amazing archaeological place, on the slope of Mt Meru, where the Maasai are collecting water, it is a two to three hour walk form the MCC.

Specials:

Traditional Healer (half day walking or camel safari)

If you want to know more about the Maasai culture and traditional medicine come and listen to the explanation of Mzee Elias, a famous Maasai healer. Maasai are coming from far away to be healed with the experience of Elias.

Bush dinner

The incredible sunset on Mt Kilimanjaro, a romantic special dinner under a roof of stars and the magic atmosphere of candles lights are the elements to experience a wonderful bush dinner.

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:

- 60-31 days prior to departure 0% cancellation fee will be charged;
- 30 to seven days prior to departure 50% cancellation fee will be charged;
- Seven days or less, charges will be 100% for cancellation

In all cases, notification of cancellation is only accepted when received and approved by the local reservation office

Children Policy

Children policy for the Camp and Camel Safaris:

- Under five years old: Free of charge
- Between six and 12 years old: 50% full rate if sharing with adults
- Because of the proximity of wild animals during long camel safari, children under 10 years of age are not encouraged.

Participant Guidelines

Other Disclosures

The price includes: Riding Camels, guides (at least one fluent in English), lunch box (includes drinking water), development fee (for the community of Mkuru sub-village) and one visit to a Maasai Boma (this fee allows photos to be taken in Mkuru sub village).

The price does not include: transportation to and from Mkuru Camel Camp and gratuities to staff.

Local time: 08:02:02 PM

Any questions: contact us

Your Local Connection

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: 1 Day Walking Tour

Local time: 08:02:02 PM

Your Local Connection

Jambo! Welcome to Arusha.

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