5 Days Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Natron

5 Days Walking Safari

Duration

5 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Availability

Available

Tour Type

Safari

The northern circuit is the home of the classic safari experience from the endless short grass plain of Serengeti to the dense river lying forest of Tarangire to the lushy blended ecosystem of Ngorongoro an abundance of wildlife the perfectly capture the safari experience.

Safari Price: Prices per person per day

Accommodation	1 pax	2 pax	3 pax	4 +
Luxury (Lodges/Tented)	$1049	$584	$554	$464
Medium Lodges/Tented	$659	$514	$429	$364
Basic camping	$550	$330	$270	$250

5 Days / 4 Nights

Day 1: Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater

Depart from Arusha or Moshi in the morning and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area . Today we visit the largest intact volcanic crater in the world, the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. At more than 2,000 feet deep and 12 miles in diameter, the Ngorongoro Crater has one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. 30,000 animals make their home in this crater, making it an ideal place for sightings of the ‘big five, lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard. We enjoy our picnic lunch in this truly world-class attraction, also known as the ’8th Wonder of the World’. Dinner and overnight at Lodge/campiste.

Day 2: Olmoti and Empakaai Crater

After breakfast depart to Olmoti Crater for a half day walk. Often we meet Maasai on the way to the water falls at the crater.At afternoon we proceed to our base camp at Empakaai Crater (Special Campsite).Experiencing the serenity and quiet beauty of this wild spot. Surrounding the lake you will reach springs, where you frequently see lots of wildlife. In the lake there are many flamingoes. Dinner and overnight at Empakaai Special Campsite: Full board.

Day 3: Empakaai Crater to Lake Natron

Today we start walking from Empakaai to Lake Natron. We descend the outer hills of the Great Rift Valley; we walk through the open plains of the Embulbul depression, passing through Naiobi village. We have also the great opportunity to meet the local Maasai. Ol Doinyo Lengai and Mount Meru are seen along the way. Donkeys carry our luggage. Dinner and overnight at Acacia Campsite: Full board.

Day 4: Walking Tour to Oldonyo - Lengai

Today we walk to Oldonyo Lengai, the single active volcano mountain in Tanzania this means (the holy mountain of the Maasai). The trail will lead us down into the Rift Valley escarpment, and most of the parts are quite steep. After 5-6 hours of walking, we reach the foot of the inspiring mountain. Dinner and overnight at Engaresero Campsite: Full board.

Day 5: Lake Natron to Lake Manyara to Arusha or Moshi

Today you’ll experience the culture and traditions of the local Maasai at Lake Natron. Your local guide will show you the Maasai Boma and explain the way Maasai live; after a short visit in the Maasai boma we will drive back to Arusha or Moshi.