Most visitors see Tanzania through a glass window. On the 8-Day Ngorongoro Highlands Trek, the glass is gone. This expedition is designed for those who want to trade the engine's hum for the sound of their own footsteps and the distant lowing of Maasai cattle.
You will traverse a landscape shaped by the colossal forces of the Great Rift Valley. From the lush, misty forests of the Ngorongoro crater rims to the surreal, shimmering heat of the Rift Valley floor, this trek offers a geographic diversity that is unmatched in East Africa.
Getting out in the Ngorongoro Highlands on an extended walking safari will take our more active and adventurous visitors into close contact with our proud Maasai people, herdsmen who inhabit this spectacular part of Tanzania. Our eight days ‘Ngorongoro Highlands Adventure’ tour is definitely the choice for those whose perfect day begins and ends in a campsite under African skies, In between, our daytime trek takes us first from Bulati to beautiful Empakaai, with its stunning views down over its crater lake and to the mighty volcanoes beyond. And all the time, we soak up the culture of the Maasai, our most famous tribespeople.
We start our trip in Arusha, our safari capital, to arrive at Ngorongoro with its spectacular crater, descending to enjoy a vehicle safari and with plenty of animals to observe. From there, we travel to Bulati which can boast its own crater and which is the start of our walking safari. Our hike continues to Empakaai and the following day to Acacia. From there, our adventure takes us by safari vehicle to visit the unique location of shimmering Lake Natron.
Our trip combines wildlife viewing with adventurous hiking, allowing you time to absorb the culture of the Maasai and their fascinating way of life.
Plan your ascent with our detailed route map. Whether you are looking for the most scenic trail or the best acclimatization path, this map highlights the key campsites and routes leading to the summit of Kilimanjaro.
Active. Guests who book on a trip with a rating of ‘active’ should possess a reasonable level of fitness before the trip departure. ‘Active’ trips require visitors to be able to undertake sustained physical exercise, such as walking for up to four hours or more each day, on consecutive days. Some ascent and descent during the walking can also be expected. visitors will spend some significant time in our comfortable vehicles on the rather rough roads of Tanzania.
Accommodation on this tour is mainly in our Basic category, So with one night’s hotel accommodation in Arusha, and six further nights out on Ngorongoro Highlands in the public campsites. Our Basic level accommodations are selected by Kilimanjaro Safari Bookings to focus on good value.
8 Days, 7 Nights
1 night in Arusha, 1 night in Ngorongoro 1 night in Bulati 1 night in Empakaai 1 night in Acacia 2 nights in Lake Natron
Day 1 – Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Day 2 – Arusha – Ngorongoro Crater
Day 3 – Ngorongoro – Olmoti – Bulati
Day 4 – Bulati – Empakaai
Day 5 – Empakaai – Acacia
Day 6 – Acacia- Lake Natron
Day 7 – Lake Natron
Day 8 – –Lake Natron – Kilimanjaro International Airport
Day 1 – Arrival Day
Welcome to Tanzania Whatever your arrival time at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your Easy Travel driver-guide will be waiting for you with a warm welcoming smile. Kick back and relax in your comfortable vehicle as he takes you to your hotel in Arusha, Tanzania’s self-styled ‘safari capital.’ On your one-hour journey to the hotel, you will get a brief impression of this large, bustling, commercial city. Depending on your arrival time, you may have your pre-safari briefing today; if not, it will take place early tomorrow morning.
Accommodation
Located 7km from the centre of Arusha, Arusha Planet Lodge warmly welcomes you to Tanzania. Balcony views out onto the lush gardens are an attractive feature of the spacious bedrooms. Styled with tasteful African touches, they are all non-smoking and equipped with air-conditioning and televisions. You can enjoy the cool of the hotel’s outdoor swimming-pool, or simply relax and make use of the sun-loungers – and both indoors and out, there are plenty of places to unwind. Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
When it comes to dining, Arusha Planet Lodge can offer a choice of international or local cuisine in its pleasant restaurant. Meals are prepared to order, and staff will encourage you to try our local Tanzanian specialities. Try nyama choma, rice/ugali with fish, banana stew and many others.
👤 Individual Rate: $3,600 / Per Person
👥 Group Rate: $2,800 / Per Person (Join a group and save!)
Day 2 – Arusha – Ngorongoro
Day 3 – Ngorongoro – Olmoti – Bulati
Day 4– Bulati – Empakaai
Day 5 – Empakaai – Acacia
Day 6 – Acacia- Lake Natron
Day 7 – Lake Natron
Day 8 –Lake Natron – Kilimanjaro International Airport
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Africa Safari Tanzania Transport
4X4 Custom built – Toyota Land Cruiser Pop-up Roof, Opening Sliding windows, Seat Belts, Heavy duty wheels, and Extra Fuel tanks. Refrigerator for cooling drinks, one pair of binoculars per couple, Eco friendly Trash Bag. Wi-Fi on board during safari, Charging Outlets type Plug G for charging Cameras and smart phones Tanzania – crew – ngorongoro highlands trekking adventure
Africa Safari Tanzania Trip Crew
Professional English-Speaking Driver guide. A Friendly, Experienced and Passionate Driver Guide expert at a wide variety of skills: Flora and Fauna, Tanzania’s cultural and natural History Professional and totally committed Safari Chef. A Friendly, Experienced and Passionate Safari Chef committed in maintaining the very highest of standards at every Meal An Armed Ranger from Ngorongoro Conservation Area from Day 3 to Day 5 and 2 local Maasai Men per passenger to Guide the Donkies from Day 3 to Day 6
Africa Safari Tanzania Camping Equipment
Camping Tents, Table and Chairs Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Mattress, Bed Sheet and Pillow Tanzania – folk – ngorongoro highlands trekking adventure
Africa Safari Tanzania Treat
A Special Safari Hamper Soft drinks, Coffee/tea, and Water during game drives A bottle of Non-Alcoholic Champagne Tanzania – jeep – ngorongoro highlands trekking adventure
Arrival and Departure Transfer
TO/FROM Kilimanjaro International or Arusha Airport One arrival Transfer One departure Transfer
Accommodation
1 nights in Arusha, 6 nights on Safari 1st night – Arusha Planet Lodge
Half Board (Dinner, Breakfast)
2nd night – Ngorongoro Simba Campsite
Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast, picnic lunch box)
3rd night – Bulati Public Campsite
Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast, picnic lunch box)
4th night – Empakaai Public Campsite
Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast, picnic lunch box)
5th night – Acacia Public Campsite
Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast, picnic lunch box)
6th night – Lake Natron Camp
Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast, picnic lunch box)
7th night – Lake Natron Camp
Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast, picnic lunch box)
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Photographic Safari
Experience Wildlife with Africa Safari Tanzania 4X4 Safari Vehicle Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Walking Safari
Walking Safari in Ngorongoro Highlands Walking Safari in Lake Natron
Waterfalls
Waterfalls Walk in Lake Natron Tanzania – entrance gate – ngorongoro highlands trekking adventure
Park Entrance Fee
Park fee for Ngorongoro Crater Park fee for Ngorongoro Highlands Park fee for Lake Natron
Taxes
18 % VAT (Value Added Tax)
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Tipping
Tipping is of course discretionary, but is an expected part of the way in which business is done in Tanzania. It counts as an expression of gratitude to those who – hopefully – have made your experience an unforgettable one and enables you to directly reward those people. Our passengers come from all around the world, with different cultural attitudes to tipping, but a tip is of great significance here in Tanzania and will be hugely appreciated by the recipient. We know that the act of giving of a tip can be a bit awkward and we would suggest that the best way to remove this ‘awkwardness’ is for each couple to put their tip anonymously into an envelope and for the envelopes to be presented by the couple to the staff member. As a guideline, you should consider tipping at the following levels:
1 Driver guide: $25 US per day, per couple (Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 7, Day 8)
1 Safari Chef: $15 per pay, per couple (Day 2 to Day 8)
1 Park Ranger: $15 per pay, per couple (Day 3 to Day 5)
2 Local Maasai Men per passenger: $5 per day, per maasai (Day 3 to Day 6)
For hotels/lodges/tented camps, please do not tip individual staff members, but instead use the ‘Tip Box’, which you should find at the reception of your accommodation. For guidance, you should consider tipping between $5-7 US per day, per guest, at each accommodation.
Any Changes done by you
The trip excludes changes done by you during safari or before safari which deviates from the original program
Post Night Accommodation in Arusha:
This Tour ends at Kilimanjaro International Airport at 17:30hrs, you can only depart on this day if you have booked a Domestic flight which departs from Kilimanjaro International Airport at 19:40hrs and onwards or an International Flight which departs at 21:00hrs and onwards. Otherwise, you will need to book a post night Accommodation if you are departing with any earlier flight. Please contact us for details.
Flights
The trip costs Excludes International and Domestic Flights
Visa
The trip costs Excludes all visa costs including arrival visas and transit visasTanzania – midacl – ngorongoro highlands trekking adventure
Medical Insurance
The trip cost Excludes Medical Insurance which is mandatory Tanzania – travel ic – ngorongoro highlands trekking adventure
Travel Insurance
The trip cost Excludes Travel Insurance which is mandatory
Laundry Service
If you require to launder your clothes while on your safari, then you will need to pay an amount that the accommodation charges as per their rate sheet.
Drinks at the lodges/camps
All kinds of soft drinks and hard drinks at the lodges/camps are not includedTanzania – dronn – ngorongoro highlands trekking adventure
Drones
The government of Tanzania does not allow anyone to bring Drone in the Country.
