Itinerary
- Day 1
Ngorongoro Crater
You'll spend the full day driving through the crater, watching for the Big 5 and plenty of other wildlife across approximately 30,000 animals roaming the area. Pack a picnic lunch to have during the game drive, then settle into a rustic campsite right on the crater rim for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch in Ngorongoro Crater), Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
- Wildlife viewing - Big 5 sightings
Landmarks/POIs Ngorongoro Crater - Day 2
Olmoti and Empakai Crater
After breakfast, take a half-day walk to Olmoti Crater where you might run into Maasai herders and see waterfalls flowing down. The afternoon shifts to heading toward Empakai Crater's base camp, a quiet spot where you can take in the landscape. You'll spot springs and animals around the lake, with flamingoes often visible on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Half-day walk to Olmoti Crater
- Visit to Empakai Crater
- Wildlife viewing around Empakai lake
Optional Activities
- Meet local Maasai people
Landmarks/POIs Olmoti Crater Empakai Crater - Day 3
Empakai to Lake Natron
Starting from Empakai Crater, the guided walk takes you down through the outer hills of the Great Rift Valley. You'll pass through the Embulbul depression and Naiobi village, meeting local Maasai along the route. Ol Donyo Lengai volcano and Mount Meru come into view during the trek. Donkeys handle the luggage while you walk, and by evening you reach Acacia Campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk from Empakai to Lake Natron
- Pass through Great Rift Valley
- Meet local Maasai people
Landmarks/POIs Great Rift Valley Embulbul Depression Naiobi Village Ol Donyo Lengai Mount Meru - Day 4
Walking to Ol Doinyo Lengai
The walk to Ol Doinyo Lengai takes you toward Tanzania's only active volcano, considered the sacred holy mountain by the Maasai people. The trail descends into the Rift Valley escarpment with some steep sections, taking about 5 to 6 hours total. Once at the mountain's foot, you can choose between camping at ChiniYaMlima or the more comfortable Engaresero campsite with shower facilities, or arrange a vehicle pickup to Engaresero.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk to Ol Doinyo Lengai
Optional Activities
- Camp at ChiniYaMlima campsite
- Camp at Engaresero campsite with showers
- Vehicle pickup to Engaresero campsite
Landmarks/POIs Ol Doinyo Lengai Rift Valley Escarpment - Day 5
Lake Natron to Moshi or Arusha
You'll visit a Maasai Boma at Lake Natron to learn about local traditions and way of life from your guide. After spending time there, drive back to Moshi or your hotel, wrapping up your time in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Maasai Boma
- Cultural experience with local Maasai guide
Landmarks/POIs Lake Natron
