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“The
African Bush has a special smell and life-force which you
can never really feel from a vehicle.” Jeanette Hanby, Lion
Researcher and Author of The Ngorongoro Guide Book.
For those
looking for a unique and active safari experience, a
trekking safari provides a welcome break to sitting in a
vehicle for days on end. While walking you have the
opportunity to stalk wildlife, search for tracks, and mix
with indigenous cultures.
On our trekking safaris you will generally move camp
everyday which requires a simpler, lighter weight camp. We
have designed a special walking safari camp: Tents are dome
style with 2 cots per tent, the mess tent is large,
weatherproof and fully screened with tables and chairs for
meals, and food is slightly simpler than our luxury camp
food.
Many of our trekking safaris are run in the Ngorongoro
Conservation Area and Reserves bordering the Serengeti
National Park. Weather conditions and seasons will determine
the best area for your trip. We utilize local Masai guides
as well as our highly trained Tanzanian Trip Leaders. All
trips are also accompanied by an armed ranger. Depending on
the itinerary a walking trip may be vehicle supported or may
use Masai donkeys to transport the camp. Clients only need
carry a small daypack with water and personal gear for the
day.
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General Information on Tanzania trekking and safari camp.
Why go with Bushmen Trails:
Trek Tanzania with Bushmen Trails on this once in a lifetime
adventure! Africa is an exciting and diverse continent which
will enchant and delight the adventurer in everyone. All our
safaris are led by professional tour guides who have been
working in the National Parks for years and have a broad
understanding of the ecosystem. Your tour guide will take
you out for the day in our specially modified safari
vehicles to search for game. In the evening return to your
private camp and sit by a campfire under the star studded
African sky while the camp crew prepare your hot shower and
dinner.
Environmental and Social Practices: Bushmen Trails not only
strives to offer the highest standard of service, but also
to be the most socially and environmentally
responsible
adventure travel company throughout Tanzania. Although there
are many interpretations of "eco-tourism," we feel that most
importantly it means choosing a company that is respectful
of the environment and the local cultures. At Bushmen
Trails, we practiced eco-tourism long before it became a
buzzword and we have a broad understanding of the issues. We
are always involved in training, conservation and social
development programs that ensure that the net impact of our
company in Tanzania is positive.
Safari Cuisine: The menus for all trips are specially
prepared to provide a balanced diet of fresh fruit,
vegetables, plenty of protein and carbohydrates. Our cooks
undergo extensive training and we have ongoing workshops to
review menus. The cooks are particularly vigilant in their
hygiene practices as contracting
stomach bugs
is common for visitors to the developing world.
Dinners are typically a main course with vegetable and
salad. Lunches are often served picnic style and usually
consist of cold cuts and vegetables laid out on a table so
you can make your own sandwich. Fresh hot vegetable soups
are served at every meal, and packet soup is available on
request between meals as is coffee and tea. Breakfast is
your choice: granola, toast, fruit, eggs, and sometimes
pancakes or French toast. We also cater to different dietary
requirements and full vegetarian menus can be provided on
request.
Safari Camps: Our mobile safari camps are comfortable and
fully staffed for excellent service. Tents are large,
canvas, traditional "safari style" with camp beds and
bedding. Each tent has an attached shower and toilet. The
shower water is heated in special high efficiency water
heaters and, at your request, your shower bucket is filled
with hot water by the camp crew
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