10 Days & 100 KM
On foot across Serengeti National Park’s
backcountry wilderness areas.
August 20-30: Just opened! 6 spots left
October 13-23: Just opened! 7 spots left
October 20-30: Full
Private Trips: Any time of year
10 Days & 100 KM
On foot across Serengeti National Park’s
backcountry wilderness areas.
August 20-30: Just opened! 6 spots left
October 13-23: Just opened! 7 spots left
October 20-30: Full
Private Trips: Any time of year
“The definitive safari classic”
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S TRIP OF THE YEAR
PRIVATELY GUIDED BY AWARD-WINNING MARK THORNTON SAFARIS' TEAM OF WALKING SAFARI GUIDES
the GREAT SERENGETI TRAVERSE IS THE CLASSIC
long walking safari
For ten days we never set foot inside a vehicle, instead using our feet to stalk wildlife, meander rivers and cross one of the most dramatic landscapes on earth: Serengeti National Park. Using lightweight camps, we keep our footprint to a minimum as we walk across the flagship wildlife preserve on the continent. With no roads, no lodges, and no other people for many a mile, we traverse the breathtaking conservation zones of the park, off-limits to all other entry except our treks. Pioneered by Mark Thornton, this expedition provides a truly in-depth Serengeti experience for the first-time or experienced traveler who wants to be immersed in wilderness, to walk up close with Africa's signature wildlife and to accomplish what few have ever done... all with plenty of laughs and tall tales around the campfire.
DISTANCES AND DAYS ARE FLEXIBLE
Each trip is unique and formulated around what works best for you.
Whether you're a group, a family or an agent looking for a unique once-in-a-lifetime experience,
enquire below and we'll plan the best trip for you.
The Ultimate African Walking Safari
Across one of the most dramatic and breathtaking landscapes on earth: Serengeti National Park
The Ultimate African Walking Safari
Across one of the most dramatic and breathtaking landscapes on earth: Serengeti National Park
EXTEND your trip
Why not extend your stay?
The Serengeti Traverse can be combined with other elements of
an East African safari such as the gorillas of Rwanda, the Serengeti wildebeest migration, Ngorongoro Crater or Zanzibar. Shorter walking safaris are also available in the Serengeti as well as in Tarangire, Ruaha and Katavi national parks. Just contact us for details.
ZANZIBAR, MNEMBA & MAFIA ISLANDS
NGORONGORO CRATER
THE GREAT WILDEBEEST MIGRATION
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
MOUNTAIN GORILLAS, RWANDA
KATAVI NATIONAL PARK
trips are tailor-made
All trips are private and tailor-designed to the specific group.
A minimum of only 2 people is required to book your own private Traverse. Families are welcome.
LEave no trace
Mark Thornton Safaris was honored to be chosen as one of three finalists in the National Geographic's World Legacy Awards 2017 in the category of Conserving Natural Habitat, one of the most recognized tourism awards in the world. A walking safari in our lightweight mobile camps is truly low-impact travel.
end on a high note
Need some luxury? Combine the Traverse with some down-time in luxury camps. Contact us to find
the perfect options for you.
“We cannot thank you enough for the grace and generosity you showed our entire family. The experience exceeded our expectations in every way imaginable. Mark, your operation is phenomenal... We were alone with lions and elephants and cheetahs and about a thousand migrating animals in immense landscapes, with no one in sight. Magic. It was a flawless trip.”
