NGORONGORO CRATER HIGHLANDS TREK.

A unique and specialized way of traveling across the beautiful and varied Terrain of Tanzania through the woodland unchanged and unaffected by modernization or development.  Led by professional tour guide, park ranger and maasai warriors, this classic adventure walking safari offers you a trilling experience of the African bush.                                                                                         

A days trek will see you covering between 5 - 20km. during which you will approach close to various species of wildlife.  In the middle of the day you stop by a shady grove of trees to rest your baggage carrier donkeys and your legs, whilst munching a delicious home made sandwiches and sipping a cool refreshing drink.  In late afternoon, as the heat of the sun recede, you arrive at your relocated camp area.  

The camp sites are chosen for their location by trees or streams and the view from your tent.  While the crew sets up your temporary home tea/coffee, snacks or beverage will be served while exchanging the days adventure with your friends and companions before taking your refreshing shower and settling down to a scrumptious dinner followed by a drink around the camp fire and finally retire for your bed. 

Kindly go through our sample itinerary below book or advice accordingly.

How to reach Arusha: by road or flight, daily from:-
a) Nairobi Airport/City – 08:00am or 02:00pm shuttle road transfer via Namanga 

boarder (04h30min or 01:00 hour flight.)
b) Kilimanjaro Airport - ( shuttle road transfer 45 minutes drive or 20 minutes flight.
c) Dar es salaam Airport - ( luxury coach bus - 8 to 9 hours drive or 1-2 hour flight.
d) Moi International Airport Mombasa  - (1hour flight.)

OHT - 16A - 7 Nights /8 Days -  MAASAI TRAIL. - CAMPING AND LODGES.

DAY -1- Arusha - Ngorongoro Crater - 190 km, - 4 hrs.

Departure at 11a.m from Arusha for Ngorongoro arriving 03.00 p.m. Check in your overnight hotel OR set camp, 04.00 p.m. descend into the Crater floor for evening crater tour. Dinner and overnight Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge of similar.

 

DAY - 2 - Ngorongoro - Nainokanoka Village  - 8kms 1: 30 hrs. 

Early breakfast, descend into the Crater for a morning crater tour. Afternoon proceed to Nainokanoka village. Set camp and walk to the rim of the Olmoti’ Crater - visit the magnifique Munge water falls before returning to the camp for dinner and overnight.

DAY -3- Olmoti Crater - Kamnana Village - 20 km. 

Depart for Kamnana village through the Embulbul Depression following the cattle trails which passes through forests and grasslands, the camp is set in the bush (wilderness) several meters from the village.

 

DAY - 4 - Kamnana Village - Embakaai Crater  - 8 kms, - 4 - 5 hrs. 

Early departure the path leads through open grassland area, bush land and forests gradually gaining height to the rim of the Embakaai crater. Camp is set on the rim, before descending into the crater floor covered with dense forests, grass and a lake. Animals like, buffaloes, reedbucks, water bucks and different species of birds can be seen at close ranges during the walk around the crater. Overnight Crater rim.

 

DAY- 5 - Embakaai Crater - Naiyobi Maasai Village - 5kms, - 5 - 7 hrs.

Depart for Naiyobi village circling the crater rim descend on the North -Western side. The trails leads to Naiyobi Maasai Village which is reached late afternoon. The evening is spent relaxing or visiting the village school and also interacting with the friendly local Maasai people. Overnight camp at the Acacia trees forest near the  village.

 

DAY - 6 - Naiyobi Village - Mouwongoni Village  - 11 km.- 6 - 8 hrs.

Depart in the morning following the dusty paths downhill and off the crater highlands to Mouwongoni Maasai village. Overnight camp at the edge of the village.

 

DAY - 7 - Mouwongoni Village - Ngarasero Village - 19km, - 7 - 9 hrs.

Leave in the morning before the sun is hot to follow the winding path across bares volcano rocks and dusty lava soil. The path rounding the north western floor of the active Mt. Lengai crosses river Ngarasero to the nearby village. Camp is set near the river and a deep bath in the river is very refreshing and even more natural. In the midnight you start climbing the active Volcano Oldoinyo Lengai. It takes  06:00 hrs to the summit (2878m). 

 

DAY - 8 - Lake Natron - Arusha - 240 km, 6 - 7 hrs drive.

Descend from the mountain at about 01.00 p.m. lunch, tour of the Lake Natron on jeep and drive back to Arusha.

 

END OF TOUR.


NOTES:- The above charges includes transportation to and from as indicated in the itinerary. Official park ranger, Guide, Cook, Maasai worriers, Donkeys for the transportation of luggage and food provision. All park visitation fees, full board accommodation in the lodges and camping fees, All meals as specified in the itinerary.

 

NOT INCLUDED: All items of personal nature( e.g.) communication bills etc, Tips and gratuities to hotel, Lodges, camp staff and driver-guide, Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, Any local or international flights and departure taxes, Laundry services, Holiday supplements: Easter, Christmas & New Year, Membership of flying doctors evacuation service  for the duration of safari.

 

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KILIMANJARO WILDERNESS HORSE RIDE:

The great "Out of Africa" experienced on horseback over the western game corridor of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy the savannah, where African animals roam freely as they have for thousands of years. This safari is designed for experienced riders and offers breathtaking and exhilarating views off the beaten track’ and away from human settlement. You will be in close contact with wildlife such as elephant, zebra, eland, wildebeest - to name but a few.

OHT - 16 B - 5 Days / 4 Nights – Hemingway Trail - Including alternative non-riders itinerary:

 

Day -1- Arrival in Ndarakwai, The West Kilimanjaro Wilderness:

Begin your journey to Africa to Kilimanjaro International Airport, where we are met on arrival and transferred to Ndarakwai Camp, our starting point for the safari.  This is a permanent tented lodge on Ndarakwai Ranch, West Kilimanjaro. With views of both Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. The camp is nestled in a lush forest of towering fig, podo, and yellow-barked acacias that line the seasonal Ngare Nairobi River for overnight.

 

Day – 2 – Acclimatization:

After breakfast you will receive a briefing on all details about riding in game area and  we will introduce you to the horses and can help you choose one to match your size and skill. Then we embark on a ride so you can become familiar with your horse before riding back to the camp for lunch.

 

The non-riders will take the chance for a hike to the nearby water hole for some wildlife viewing.  The elevated wooden platform on the waterhole offers great sightings and riders and non-riders will meet here at this perfect place for a sun downer drink before driving back to camp for lunch.

Afternoon and evening free enjoying your spacious and comfortable tent and after the traditional bush shower we meet for dinner.

 
Day – 3 - Tracking game on horseback:
We wake up early with a cup of steaming tea or coffee served in your tent. This will be an exciting day for game viewing; the route will be mostly dictated by the game situation. You are in the heart of the West-Kilimanjaro wilderness and we may find seasonally large herds of Elands, sometimes up to 100, and up to 200 Elephants. Expect to spot lesser kudu, waterbuck, zebra, impala, bush pig and warthog, with some luck even predators as striped and spotted hyena, cheetah and leopard.

The non-riders will be accompanied by their own armed ranger for extended game walks where they will also spot plenty of different animals. We return to camp for brunch. In the afternoon we start in an open game-drive vehicle for another excursion. We drive through bush savannah and plains to track some more game; for sure we will meet indigenous Masai herding their cattle. You may take the chance to visit them in their Masai Boma to learn more about their daily life.

 
Day – 4 - More game viewing:

Start early for a long morning ride for spotting game along the western boundary of the ranch. In addition to the ever-present antelopes, zebras and gazelles, we'll keep an eye out for giraffes, ostriches, warthogs and maybe a cheetah. What we really hope for though, is the chance for a peaceful meeting with a herd of magnificent African elephants. Don't forget your binoculars and camera!

The non-riders may decide to go for a game walk or a game drive.  Maybe climb Pasironga Hill that offers an incredible view over the whole area, from here you can observe game movements and even the riders group. Lunch is back in camp for the whole group. The afternoon may be spent for leisure; (e.g.) for another walk to the tree house or some bird watching along the river bed, or watch the animals that pass by the veranda of your tent.

After an early dinner we head out for a night-game drive. Here you can view, with the aid of a spotlight, all the nocturnal species not generally seen during the day.

Day – 5 - Out of Africa:
Rise to an African sunrise for an early breakfast. We mount our horses and head out into the savannah. Kori bustards and secretary birds are often seen here stalking their prey. Slowly and carefully we approach the wildlife we find along the way - lesser kudus, antelopes, gazelles and a lot of other animals. If you feel up to it, you can canter with zebras and wildebeests. This is a safari the way it was meant to be!

The non-riders and their ranger will find their own route through the wilderness and meet with the riders at Mgunga. Here the whole group will be welcomed by the crew with a delicious picnic lunch in the shade of an ancient African Acacia tree, with stunning views of Mt. Meru.

Late afternoon, as the heat of the sun recedes, you are at leisure at the camp verandah tea, coffee, snacks or beverage will be served while exchanging the days adventures with your friends and companions before boarding your vehicle to the airport for your home bound flight.  

 

Our rates includes:

Full board basis in Ndarakwai Camp, transfers to and from Ndarakwai camp, all activities described as in the itinerary, during the day non-alcoholic drinks, in the evening all drinks, horse including equipment, back-up vehicle, English speaking guides. 

 

Not included:
Personal expenses (e.g. phone calls), tips and gratuities, national and international flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport!