Embark on a captivating 7-day trekking adventure that immerses you in the diverse landscapes of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro highlands and the stunning Lake Natron region. Your journey commences with a warm welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport, followed by a visit to Arusha. Over the course of this expedition, you’ll trek through Maasai villages, descend into Olmoti Crater, cross the scenic Embulbul depressions, explore the famous Empakaai Crater with its buffalo herds and flamingo-filled soda lake, and traverse Acacia forests. The trek concludes with a visit to the mesmerizing Lake Natron, where you can appreciate its unique beauty and a rejuvenating waterfall walk. Your adventure ends with a return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, leaving you with unforgettable memories of this off-the-beaten-path Tanzanian exploration.
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our friendly driver guide will be there to warmly welcome you with a reassuring smile. Relax in the comfort of your vehicle as you're transported to your hotel in Arusha. Along the way, you'll catch a glimpse of this bustling, vibrant commercial city. Depending on your arrival time, you may either meet with your safari expert for a briefing today or arrange for a meeting the following day, just before the start of your safari.
Start your day with an early breakfast before our driver picks you up at your hotel or lodge, equipped with picnic lunches. Your journey will take you to the Ngorongoro highlands, specifically the Nainokanoka Maasai village, passing through Lemala Gate. There, you'll embark on a brief walk to the village. After a satisfying lunch in the village, you'll begin your trek to Olmoti Crater, a shallow, grassy crater that serves as the source of the Munge River, which cascades through a rim gorge, forming a magnificent waterfall on its way to Ngorongoro Crater. You'll descend to the crater floor for some quality time amidst this breathtaking landscape and then ascend to Olmoti campsite for a restful dinner and an overnight stay.
Following an early morning breakfast, you'll commence your walk from Olmoti campsite to Bulati. The trail takes you through the outer hills of the Great Rift Valley, and you'll traverse the open plains of the beautiful Embulbul depressions, often encountering antelopes, wildebeest, zebras, and other wildlife. By late afternoon, you'll reach Bulati, a typical Maasai village, where you'll enjoy a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight accommodations await you at Bulati campsite.
After breakfast, you'll depart from Bulati campsite with picnic lunches. Your trek takes you through Bulati village and onwards to Bulati Ranges, leading you to Empakaai Crater by midday. Lunch will be served at a campsite situated high above Empakaai Crater. This crater is renowned for its resident buffaloes, hyenas, antelopes, and the striking flamingoes that inhabit the soda lake at its floor. Your journey continues as you descend the forested crater slopes to the crater floor, allowing you to explore the lakeshore and the captivating soda lake. Later, you'll ascend to the Empakaai Crater campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Start your day with breakfast at Empakaai campsite, and then embark on a trek to Naiyobi with picnic lunches. The walk to Naiyobi typically takes around 4-6 hours, guiding you along a trail that skirts the rim of Empakaai Crater and leads you into a forest inhabited by animals like buffaloes and porcupines. Upon reaching Naiyobi around midday, you'll find this Maasai village located at the edge of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here, you'll part ways with the armed ranger and continue your walk with a Maasai guide to the Acacia forest behind Naiyobi village. Lunch will be served at the campsite, where you'll also have dinner and spend the night.
Following breakfast, you'll embark on the final leg of your trekking adventure. This leg involves a hike downhill to the Rift Valley escarpment, leading you to "Pembe ya Swala," a distinct point where our safari vehicle will be waiting to transport you to Lake Natron. Upon arrival, you'll visit the lake for a walking tour around its shores, with time to appreciate the stunning natural surroundings. In the afternoon, you'll return to the camp for a hot lunch and some relaxation. Later in the day, around 3 pm, you'll embark on a walk to the beautiful Natron waterfall, with a return to the campsite in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay at Lake Natron campsite.
After breakfast, you'll drive to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, passing through Mto wa Mbu for your drop-off, marking the conclusion of this remarkable trekking adventure.
At Beeadventure Safari, we are firm believers that a vacation is about far more than just booking a hotel room, catching a flight, and securing a rental car. We see it as a holistic experience that transcends the individual components. Furthermore, we hold the belief that challenges have the power to foster personal growth, and a well-crafted journey has the potential to ignite the soul. Our mission is to curate exceptional journeys that hold value not only for the traveler but also for the local hosts and the world at large.
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