Loliondo Safari

Loliondo is a private wilderness area of about 200km² situated to the north east of the Serengeti, and which forms an intrinsic part of the Serengeti ecosystem. Loliondo is in fact a Maasai community owned area of land, which is now being used in partnership with a private safari company to offer exclusive safari and trekking options in this beautiful region.

This is a wonderful example of a community ecotourism partnership which not only offer clients privileged safari options, but also helps with conservation of the area, plus brings an income to help this Maasai community. The area is a mixture of grassy plains, acacia woodland and rocky outcrops or kopjes which are natural vantage points from which wildlife can be spotted and in whose shadow we camp out of the wind and sun.

We roam through this unspoiled landscape walking or driving from kopje to kopje seeing spoor of game and flushing out spur fowl from the grass and bush. We can follow valleys and streams catching glimpses of animals at the waterholes. This is quintessential Africa, the experience of a lifetime. The Maasai are our companions and guides, and they are an indispensable part of the trek or safari.

Trip information

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Included

Trained Maasai guide, scout, all walks, water on walks. Game drives.

Not included

Tips, drinks, items of a personal nature, flights, visas, travel insurance.

Is it for you?

This safari or trek can be tailor made to suit anyone. Any walking need not be strenuous, though bear in mind that heat may affect you.

Best time

You can visit Loliondo at any time. Generally late October through to December and again in June/July is best as regards wildlife due to the migration, but the area has good resident game all year. The camp is often closed in July and August. Please check with us.

Getting there

Return flights from the UK to Kilimanjaro start from about £650 per person.

Weather and highlights

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Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.
Gorgeous Serengeti scenery.
The Maasai community own the land.

Itinerary

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Duration: 2+ days

We can arrange any length of stay at Loliondo, but recommend between 2 and 4 nights. For example:

4-DAY SAFARI: 3 nights Classic camping at Loliondo (large tents with en suite bathrooms and proper beds).
5-DAY TREK: 2 nights fly camping (lightweight dome tents) and 2 nights Classic camping at Loliondo (large tents with en suite bathrooms and proper beds).

Pricing guidelines for Tanzania

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Tanzania can combine easily with other East African countries.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	£50 to £150
	£150 to £300
	£300 to £500
	£500 to £800
	Over £800

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week high quality safari in the northern circuit (eg with Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Manyara, Tarangire ...)Between £2500 and £3500
2 week southern Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holidayBetween £3000 and £4000
1 week stay on an Indian Ocean island (Zanzibar, Mafia, Chole, Pemba)From £1000 +
1 week Kilimanjaro climbAround £1500

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