5-Day Private Adventure Tour to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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5-Day Private Adventure Tour to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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5-Day Private Adventure Tour to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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The trek through the Ngorongoro Highlands into Lake Natron is one of the most off-the-beaten-path destinations in Northern Tanzania. The hugely popular parks of Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater are just around the corner, but you will have this area largely to yourselves. Additionally, you have the opportunity to climb Ol Doinyo Lengai, the world's only active carbonatite volcano. The landscape surrounding Lake Natron is unique in the world, as are the relatively untouched Maasai villages in this area.
Itinerary
Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter an early breakfast in Arusha, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive to the Ngorongoro Gate is approximately three hours. After reaching the gate, proceed around the Crater Rim to the Crater descent road. Make the 45 minute drive to the bottom of the Crater and have a game drive on the Crater floor. Spend approximately 6 hours viewing wildlife on the Crater floor. Highlights of your Crater game drive will be lion, cheetah, black rhino, flamingo, hippo and elephant. Have lunch inside the Crater. After the game drive, exit and proceed to Simba Campsite for dinner and overnight.Ngorongoro Crater
6 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedMost of the day will be spent viewing wildlife in this world-famous safari destination.- AccommodationsOvernight at Simba Campsite overlooking the Crater belowFood And DrinksLunchDinner
Walking from Embulbul Village to Empakai Crater
Empakaai Crater
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter breakfast at Simba Campsite, drive around the Ngorongoro Crater rim to Embulbul Village on the other side. Begin your hike to Empakai Crater. Pass through several Maasai villages as you make your way to Empakai. Descend into Empakai Crater if you arrive early enough or leave that for the following morning. Overnight Empakai Special Campsite.- AccommodationsOvernight at Empakai Special CampsiteFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Empakai Crater to Acacia Campsite
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeEnjoy a full day walking safari from Empakai Special Campsite to Acacia Campsite. On this day you will walk with donkeys, a Maasai guide and your cook. You will meet your driver and vehicle once you reach Lake Natron. Hike through several Maasai villages along the way to Acacia Campsite. This is one of the least crowded areas in all Northern Tanzania. You will enjoy this trip mostly to yourselves and experience the ancient culture of the Maasai. Overnight Acacia Campsite.- AccommodationsOvernight at Acacia Special CampsiteFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Acacia Campsite to Lake Natron
Lake Natron
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeHike from Acacia Special Campsite to Lake Natron. Hike adjacent to Oldonyo Lengai, the mountain of God, as you make your way to Lake Natron. Your driver will meet you in Lake Natron. In the afternoon, visit a Maasai village or Lake Natron or go on a hike through a river to a waterfall. Dinner at World View Campsite. Meet your local guide and climb Oldonyo Lengai starting in the middle of the night (2am). Reach the summit around dawn (October 10) and descend. Back to World View Campsite for brunch and a rest.Ol Doinyo Lengai
7 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedOl Doinyo Lengai is an active volcano and the only volcano in the world that produces carbonatite lava. Its lava erupts at lower temperatures than all other volcanoes in the world, making its lava appear black instead of molten red. Because of the makeup and temperature of the lava, the resulting landscape is different from any other volcanic landscape in the world. The hike to the summit of Ol Doinyo Lengai is perhaps the most difficult climb in East Africa. The trail is extremely steep and it must be climbed at night before temperatures reach the high 90s. Those who reach the summit will have the opportunity to peer into the molten lava below.- AccommodationsOvernight at World View Campsite in Lake NatronFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Lake Natron to Arusha
Lake Natron
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeReturn to the campsite after the volcano hike and have a rest and brunch. If you have energy, hike to Ngare Sero river gorge to the waterfall. Due to the extremely high temperatures in Lake Natron, cooling off in the waters of the river and waterfall are a welcome activity. Drive back to Arusha after the day.Engare sero waterfall
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedGo on a hike to these waterfalls. The daytime temperature of Lake Natron is extremely hot, and a cooling visit to the river and waterfalls is a wonderful experience. Cross back and forth across the river before reaching the falls.- Food And DrinksBreakfastLunch
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Dinner (4)
Breakfast (4)
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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