Ngorongoro Highlands to Lake Natron Trek
A Customizable Trip to Tanzania
Highlights
The very epitome of getting off the beaten track, this adventure takes you on foot through the volcanic landscapes of northern Tanzania, travelling through areas that are simply impossible to reach by road.
Starting from
USD 2,062
per person sharing
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Transport
Escorted Safari
Accommodation
Fly camping
Exploring
Lake Natron, Ngorongoro Crater
About this Safari
Easy to combine with a traditional safari on the northern circuit, you can fit in this adventure after your Ngorongoro Crater game drives and at the end of the trek, fly onward to the Serengeti.
Experience the fascinating lives of the Maasai between Ngorongoro and Lake Natron accompanied by Maasai guides, and spend time learning more about their culture and traditions. Beginning at Empakaai Crater, where the dirt road ends, you can hike to the floor of this seldom-visited volcanic crater, home to flamingo, bushbuck, waterbuck, and various monkey species in the forest. The trek continues northwards along the Rift Valley wall with spectacular views of Ol Doinyo Lengai ahead, descending to your finishing point at Lake Natron.
We’ve included two nights here to give you time to fully explore the area which has so much to offer: an abundance of fl amingos for whom the lake is an important breeding ground, hominid footprints, hikes to the Ngare Sero waterfalls, and various shorter walks.
- DATES: 15 NOV – 31 MAR (EXCLUDING 20 DEC – 5 JAN)
- FITNESS LEVEL: Medium-High
- AGE LIMIT: 7 years is the very minimum age, provided the child is fit and active
We are not accepting new enquiries at the moment!
Due to some unforeseen medical emergencies, we will not be able to assist you at this moment. We will be back at our desks by June 5, 2022. Stay well!
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Day By Day Itinerary
Day 1: Empakaai fly camp
Arrive at Empakaai fly camp in the late morning in time for lunch and to meet your trekking guide and team. This afternoon, descend into the………
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Day 2: Leonotis fly camp
Wake to the sunrise this morning, and soak up the incredible vistas, and the peace and quiet, before enjoying a camp breakfast. The camp crew will break down the camp and set off ahead with………
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Day 3 & 4: Lake Natron Camp
Depending on your fitness levels, there is the choice of a shorter hike down to the rift valley floor or a longer and more strenuous route along the rift wall. Whichever you choose, the views are spectacular with Ol Doinyo Lengai……
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Day 5: Departure
After breakfast, you will be dropped off at the Ngare Sero Airstrip at Lake Natron for your light aircraft flight to……
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Fly Camp Facilities
Simple canvas dome tent with bedrolls, proper duvets and pillows – twin share basis. There’s a shared toilet tent and a shared shower tent. Towels and bedding are provided. Meals are mostly eaten outdoors but there is an undercover option if there is rain. There is no backup tent at a main camp held for the two nights in fly camps.
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Flamingo Lake Natron Fly Camp Hiking Lake Natron Camp Tent Mount Lengai Oldoinyo Lengai
Ngorongoro Highlands to Lake Natron Trek Map
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Lake Natron
Best Time to Visit
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The Safari begins at Empakaai Crater and ends at Lake Natron Ngare Sero Airstrip, Tanzania.
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