Tour overview
This interesting Crater Highlands Safari is a mix of safari game drive and a trekking tour. A fair amount of fitness will be required to undertake the routes in this itinerary, like the trek to Empakai Crater and also the trek through the forest to Nainokanonoka. The tracks are good making the walk through them quite enticing as well as lowering the difficulty in navigating them. Game drive in Tarangire is action-packed with wildlife such as the elephant, lion, spotted hyena, zebra, leopard and many more.
Included
- A transfer from the airport in Nairobi/Hotel.
- Accommodation on safari
- Transport in a 4X4 land cruiser
- All game Park Entrance fees
- Meet and greet by a tour representative upon arrival at the airport
- Services of an English speaking Tour Guide
- Game drives as per the itinerary.
- Entry for Driver/Vehicle
- All Government taxes and levies
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for extra cost
Not Included
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips on safari and at camps/lodges
- Items of personal needs
Day 1: From Arusha to Tarangire
Start the safari from Arusha at 8.00am, and drive to Tarangire national park arriving for an afternoon game drive. In the late afternoon you will have a short walk outside the park. Dinner and overnight at your camp.
Prime Destination: Tarangire
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: Lunch and Dinner included (Breakfast not included), All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 2: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, leave for Ngorongoro and on arrival head on a game drive around the crater. Meals and overnight at your camp.
Prime Destination: Ngorongoro
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater to Nainokanoka
After breakfast proceed with morning crater tour, then later leave the crater to drive along the northern track and meet your Maasai tour guide with donkeys. Walk through the forest on a good track to reach the ranger post near the village of Nainokanonoka, it takes 4-5 hours. All meals and overnight at the Camp.
Prime Destination: Nainokanoka
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 4: Nainokanoka - Empakai Crater
Leave Nainokanoka after breakfast to embark on a trek to Empakai crater. The walk takes about 6-7 hours.
Prime Destination: Empakai Crater
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 5: Empakai Crater - Naiyobi Village
After breakfast, it takes 4 hours to get to Naiyobi village (7km). You will camp near the primary school football ground Acacia campsite. All meals and overnight at the camp.
Prime Destination: Naiyobi Village
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 6: Naiyobi Village - Ngaresero
Have morning breakfast then proceed with the walk along the Mongoni to the foot of Lengai Mountain. In the evening you will make preparations for the trekking. At midnight, start the trek to the summit of Oldonyo Lengai. It takes 6-8hrs approximately.
Prime Destination: Ngaresero
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 7: Lengai - Lake Natron
Descend to the foot of the mountain (Lengai) to meet our driver then drive to the Lake Natron camp for hot lunch and evening bird watching along the Lake. All meals and overnight at Lake Natron camp.
Prime Destination: Lake Natron
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 8: Back to Arusha
Leave the park, drive to Mto wa mbuu via village. Arrive in time for lunch then proceed to Arusha where your safari ends.
Prime Destination: Mto wa mbuu
Accommodation: No accommodation
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast included (lunch and dinner not included), All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
