11 Days and 10 Nights Ngorongoro Crater Highlands Trekking

11 Days and 10 Nights Ngorongoro Crater Highlands Trekking

This tour is for those who like to get out walking and be immersed in nature. You will hike through grassy plains and the mountainous countryside as well as thick mountain forest and the Savannah landscape of the Rift Valley. Apart from unique landscapes and seeing wild animals, this trek allows insight into the daily routine of the Masai people.

Recommended time for this safari:
 All Year Round

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania

A Warrior Expeditions Tanzania Representative will be at the Kilimanjaro International Airport to welcome you and transfer you to Arusha for overnight at Outpost Lodge. Bed, breakfast included

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast drive to Ngorongoro Crater floor for game drive, The Ngorongoro Conservation Area covers an area of 8,300 sq km, with a deep volcanic crater at its center, the largest unbroken caldera in the world. The crater is undoubtedly the ‘jewel in the crown’ - an area that is about 300 sq km in area, 600 meters deep and 20 km wide. The rim of the crater is an astounding 2,286 meters above sea level. The floor contains a small soda lake and it is estimated that around 30,000 animals live in the crater, making it the most intensive safari wildlife viewing area on earth. We will have lunch at hippo pool picnic site. Late afternoon we will Ascend to the rim to overnight at Ngorongoro Simba camp site. Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast included

Day 3: Ngorongoro Simba-Nainokanoka Village

After breakfast, depart to Nainokanoka Village (50km from the Ngorongoro Simba Camp site) where you will walk up to Olmoti Crater and view the Munge River waterfalls and the crater. The crater is the source of Munge River which drains its water into the Ngorongoro Crater and is a 45-60-minute walk from the camp. Overnight at Special Campsite. Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch included 

Day 4: Nainokanoka-Empakaai Crater trek

Nainokanoka to Empakaai Crater trek (5-6 hours walking). After breakfast we pack our luggage on donkeys, also called "Maasai Land Rovers". Accompanied with Maasai escorts you start your trek through the beautiful Maasai landscape with indigenous villages. Here your guide will explain about the culture of the Maasai people and Tanzania in general. You will pass the Elbulbul depression where the Maasai livestock mix-graze with herds of Zebras and wildebeests. This area is rich in bird life. Overnight at Special Campsite. Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch included 

Day 5: Empakaai Crater- Nayobi Village

Empakaai Crater to Nayobi Village (4-5 hours walking). It’s worth getting up very early so you don`t miss the beautiful panoramic sunrise above the lake in Empakaai Crater. After breakfast and loading the donkeys we start our 7 km trek on the rim of the crater, heading for Nayobi Village. Here we fill our water bottles and have lunch. After this break, trek to our Special Campsite under the acacia trees. Dinner, breakfast, lunch included 

Day 6: Nayobi Village - Lake Natron

Nayobi Village to Lake Natron (3-4 hours walking). After breakfast we discover another beautiful landscape while walking down to the floor of the Rift Valley. From here we will be able to see Lake Natron, Ol Doinyo Lengai and the vast Serengeti plains. The car will pick us up and take us to Lake Natron camp site where you can refresh yourself at the camp site. Dinner, breakfast, lunch included 

Day 7: Full day to explore the area of Lake Natron

Full day to explore the area of Lake Natron (Flamingoes!), you will see the vast shallow soda lake and a white carpet of soda and salt crystals cracked in to a polygonal patchwork, hike to a waterfall in a deep gorge, and visit a Maasai village etc. If you are up to the challenge and a very strenuous climb, you can opt for a climb to Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. (extra cost USD 100 per person) Overnight at camp site. Dinner, breakfast, lunch included 

Day 8: Lake natron-Serengeti National park

After breakfast depart for Serengeti National Park, with an en-route game drive, picnic lunch and in the afternoon a short game drive. Overnight at Seronera camp site. Dinner; Breakfast, Lunch included 

Day 9: Full day game drive in Serengeti National park

After breakfast, we spend a full day in Serengeti National Park (early morning, mid and afternoon game drives). Overnight at Seronera camp site. Dinner, breakfast, lunch included 

Day 10: Serengeti national park-Arusha town

 after lovely breakfast we drive to Arusha through Ngorongoro conversion area authority arrive in Arusha late

afternoon. Overnight at Outpost Lodge. Bed, breakfast included

Day 11: Arusha city tour then transfer to Kilimanjaro International airport for your flight back home

 after lovely breakfast, we go for walking tour in arusha city before we drive to Kilimanjaro international airport for your home bound flight. Lunch is not included.

*End of warrior Expeditions Tanzania service*

The price includes:

• Camping safari according to the itinerary

• Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle

• Professional, English-speaking driver guide

• Professional, English-speaking safari cook

• Overnight stay in safari tents

• Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mattress, Sleeping bag, chairs, tables etc.)

• 3 Meals a day according to the itinerary

• Unlimited drinking water while on Safari

• Maasai Warrior guides

• All mentioned activities

• All national park fees

The price excludes:

• International Flight from to 

• Optional activities

• Alcoholic and soft drinks

• Visa fees

• Tip for guides and cook, highly recommended 

• Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.

• Travel medical insurance