An early start to get to Olmoti from where you will continue on your way heading to Empakai crater and hike into Empakai Crater with an armed ranger. There are no roads and no human inhabitants in the crater which contains forests and a deep lake, where flocks of flamingos can be spotted. The caldera is 6km wide and the lake occupies nearly half of its floor. The scenery is spectacular at every point. From the northern and eastern side you can look out to the dramatic cone of Oldonyo Lengai, the Great Rift Valley and Lake Natron. On the valleys eastern side you might see the snow capped peak of Kilimanjaro.Accommodation: Private camp on the Crater Rim of Empakai, Meals: Full board
Destination: Ngorongor Highlands
Accomodation: Budget Lodge or Camps located in or near Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
Main Destination: Ngorongor Highlands
March to May (The rainy season, lower prices, and fewer crowds, lush scenery)
June to October (Peak season, dry season, cooler temperatures)
November to February (Peak season, higher prices, and crowds)
In the morning after breakfast at around 08.30 using donkeys for camp porterage, you will walk from Empakai Crater down towards the edge of the Rift Valley Escarpment. We camp at an excellent viewpoint onto the Rift Valley and the splendid cone of Lengai volcano (for the Maasai, the Mountain of God).Accommodaton: Private campsite near Escarpment. Meals: Full board
Destination: Ngorongor Highlands
Accomodation: Budget Lodge or Camps located in or near Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
Main Destination: Ngorongor Highlands
March to May (The rainy season, lower prices, and fewer crowds, lush scenery)
June to October (Peak season, dry season, cooler temperatures)
November to February (Peak season, higher prices, and crowds)
In the morning trek into the Rift Valley, base of Ol Doinyo Lengai mountain. Hike into the Rift Valley: steep cliffs on one side, Lake Natron in front and the impressive stratovolcano of Lengai on the other side. Down in the valley, you will relax at a comfortable campsite near Lake Natron.
Destination: Ngorongor Highlands
Accomodation: Budget Lodge or Camps located in or near Lake Natron
Meals & Drinks:
Main Destination:Ngorongor Highlands
March to May (The rainy season, lower prices, and fewer crowds, lush scenery)
June to October (Peak season, dry season, cooler temperatures)
November to February (Peak season, higher prices, and crowds)
Full day tour of Lake Natron where the highlights include the Engaresero river gorge, breeding flamingos in the soda lake, waterfalls and rift cliffs, (water-shoes are required, and swimsuits!).Accommodaton: Private campsite near Lake Natron, Meals: Full boardDay 5: Travel back to Arusha
In the morning after breakfast drive from Lake Natron back to Arusha
Destination: Ngorongor Highlands
Accomodation: Budget Lodge or Hotel located in or near Arusha
Meals & Drinks:
Main Destination:Arusha or Moshi
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4 DAYS HIKING NGORONGORO HIGHLAND
NGORONGORO HIGHLANDS TOUR
The Ngorongoro Highlands are one of our favorite places in Tanzania to hike. This unique ‘off the beaten track’ location offers spectacular scenery through the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area highlands, forest walks, mountains, craters, Maasailand and the Rift Valley. The scenery here cannot be compared with anywhere else in the world combined with the fact that these are quiet areas with mainly the local Maasai inhabitants who coexist with wildlife in harmony, making this must visit place for adventure travelers
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