THE FOOTSTEPS OF MAN - 4 DAY REVERSE
WHY THIS ADVENTURE?
This is a trek back through millennia of evolution from the relatively recent hominid footprints right by our Lake Natron Camp, all the way to Olduvai, commonly known as “one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world”, and home to evidence of our earliest ancestors. Each camp location and design is being targeted at guests that are looking for an off the beaten track experience, entirely respectful of the environment, and yet just enough comfort to ensure a superlative well balanced adventure. If you think this is for you read further!
HOW TO BOOK
All our adventures can be booked through a tour operator near you. Just ask them about Lake Natron Camp, Ngare Sero and our range of activities and adventures and specify the “The Footsteps on Man” trek. You can add this adventure into your dates – all trips are customised to your dates.
HIGHLIGHTS
Hiking the Gregorian Rift Valley, Sanjan Gorge, Gol, Olduvai Gorge, witnessing untouched Maasai culture, being immersed into places people have never been before, stunning views, the migration (if timed right), off the beaten track, going back in time from old footsteps to new.
DESCRIPTION
This is a 4 day itinerary with 2 nights spent at Lake Natron Camp. Olduvai gorge is known as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’ and this trekking expedition courses routes either to or from this area incorporating the history of mankind, geology and landscapes spanning 250 million years. You can time this expedition with the migration in the short grass plains, or append a migration experience post / pre trek.
ITINERARY IN SHORT
Day 1: Drive to Nasera Rock and transfer/trek to Sanjan, overnight Sanjan (fb) Trek 10km. Drive 4km
Day 2: Trek to Lake Natron Camp. Overnight at Lake Natron Camp (fb) Trek 6km. Drive 22km
Day 3: Overnight at Lake Natron Camp and taking part in activities (fb)
Day 4: Depart
ITINERARY IN FULL
DAY 1- Sanjan Gorge
Visit Olduvai gorge - start the journey at the cast of the hominid footprints 3.6 milllion years old. Transfer to Nasera Rock gate to meet our vehicle (or request pickup from Olduvai).Trek to Sanjan gorge (4km OR drive to head of Sanjan gorge), trek through Sanjan gorge to Sanjan camp, overnight Sanjan. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU BRING AT LEAST 3 LITRES OF WATER (full board).
DAY 2: LAKE NATRON CAMP
Morning explore in Sanjan gorge. Vehicle transfer to top of rift valley wall. Trek down to Ngare Sero village in Natron area. Transfer to Lake Natron Camp. Overnight at Lake Natron Camp (full board).
DAY 3: LAKE NATRON CAMP
Relax & take part in activities. We have a natural pool at camp and fish that love to give you a free fish pedicure! Just the thing to pamper your feet. The staff are on hand to make your stay as adventurous or as relaxing as you want. Overnight Lake Natron Camp (full board).
DAY 4: depart
Depart to Arusha / Manyara / Tarangire / Ngorongoro
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FEES / INCLUDES & EXCLUDES
please refer to your contract rates.
WHAT TO WEAR
Sun hat
sunglasses
head torch
buff or lightweight neck gaiter (for keeping out dust)
rain shell
light fleece
long sleeve t shirt x 2
hiking trousers (zip off style are recommended so you have shorts too)
waterproof trousers
socks x 3 pairs
hiking shoes preferably with some decent ankle support
teva or flip flops for in camp
walking poles
gaiters for those that have low cut hiking shoes
water bottles x 3 enough to hold 3 Liters
