Wayo Walking Camp

Wayo Walking Camp sits at Wayo Africa's roots

Wayo Africa was one of the first to offer Walking Safaris in the Serengeti. We always focus on the real African wildlife experience - out of the vehicle and feet on the ground, this little Walking Camp draws everything together into one complete package. It sits very close to our hearts.

The focus here is on an immersive nature experience. Beds are newly-designed and comfortable and are fashioned on the old-style swag rolls sitting on the ground. These Star Tents are complete gauze with a fly sheet overhead should it rain. When you wake up in the morning, your gaze is through the grasses giving you that true feeling of being immersed in nature.

Due to its light operation and minimal driving in vehicles, this camp can reach areas normally unused by tourists. Guests can go days on these trekking excursions and not see another vehicle in the Serengeti.

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A retreat into hidden, wild worlds

Treks of this nature become quite meditative in their influence where guests become quieter and more centred as the days pass. Walking allows people to notice the smaller details, unique grasses, different species of insects and tracks from larger animals.

Trekking routes and sites are only planned a maximum of 2 weeks prior to departure to make sure that the experience is tailored around the best locations for the optimal wildlife viewing.

How does an extended Walking Safari work?

Safaris tend to take the form of a flight from Arusha into Serengeti then straight to camp for a briefing. An afternoon/evening walk with sundowners, freshly cooked supper over an open fire and then to bed for an early departure the following morning.

The crew provides a delicious breakfast for the group to take on their walk with their guide and National Park Ranger as they set off across the plains. The crew then pack up camp and move it to a new location ahead of the group. Lunch will be provided for arrival into camp and the rest of the day is focussed on relaxing and reading with a short afternoon/evening walk once the heat of the day subsides.

Camp will move usually every other day to allow guests to explore different areas. In some organised trekking challenges (to trek from one point to another across a number of days) the camp moves every day.

Map of Serengeti National Park and location of Wayo Africa Camps

Wayo Walking Camp’s Locations

Wayo Walking Camp’s location is chosen based on the weather and wildlife patterns at the time. We have a number of sites we can chose from and we move the camp every other day as the guests explore new locations.

Wayo Walking Camp can also be used in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park.

Bookings for this camp are on a private and exclusive basis.

Sample Six-Day Wayo Walking Camp itinerary

June – November

Day 1

Arrive at Seronera Airstrip. Head to the Wayo Little Green Camp at Kilimafeza. Arrive at camp for lunch. A short loop walk in the afternoon followed by sundowners.

Overnight: Wayo Little Green Camp.

Day 2

Continue hiking and then cross over large (now dry) flood plains with great vistas, then travel between small patches of forest and open plains.Camp will be set up in one of these forests.

Overnight: Wayo Serengeti Walking Camp

Day 3

Heading towards the Lobo rocks, the woodlands get thicker with larger potential of elephant herds and denser animal numbers in general. Camp will be set up under a few large fig trees.

Overnight: Wayo Serengeti Walking Camp (Lobo)

Day 4

Hike round the north of Lobo and onto the foothills. Campsite for this night is called Buffalo Camp with spectacular views over the entire Northern Serengeti.

Overnight: Serengeti Walking Camp (Buffalo Camp)

Day 5

Turn west and walk into the woodlands. At most times there are huge amounts of migrating animals here. Camp for the night is on top of a ridge line, again with stunning views.

Overnight: Serengeti Walking Camp

Day 6

Keep on walking into the Northern Serengeti. Following various drainage lines, we will end up on the Bologonja River. Walk into Wayo Serengeti Green Camp for some rest and relaxation.

Overnight: Wayo Serengeti Green Camp

This Walking Safari can be shortened or lengthened as required and walking can happen year-round in the Serengeti.

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