A Walking Safari Through Tanzania’s Most Dramatic Landscapes
Step off the beaten path and into the heart of Tanzania. This unique trekking safari combines stunning scenery, authentic Maasai culture, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Over 7 days you’ll hike from the rim of the mighty Ngorongoro Crater, across rolling highlands and ancient volcanic calderas, down into the Rift Valley, and finally to the flamingo-filled shores of Lake Natron.
Ideal for active travellers who want more than just game drives, this is a once-in-a-lifetime way to experience the land, people, and wildlife of northern Tanzania.
• Minimum: 2 travellers
• Group Size: Limited to 36 guests
• Best Time to Go: Year-round
Day-by-Day Journey
Day 1 – Arrival in Tanzania
Land at Kilimanjaro International Airport where your Tanzania Wild Expeditions guide will greet you. Transfer to Arusha and overnight at Four Points by Sheraton Arusha – The Arusha Hotel.
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2 – Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
After breakfast, drive to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of spectacular wildlife viewing. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before ascending to the crater rim for your overnight stay at Ngorongoro Simba Public Campsite.
Meals: Full Board
Day 3 – Simba Campsite to Nainokanoka Village
Walk to the Olmoti Crater for panoramic views and the Munge River waterfalls. This area is the source of the Munge River that drains into Ngorongoro Crater.
Accommodation: Nainokanoka Special Campsite
Meals: Full Board
Day 4 – Trek to Empakaai Crater
Pack your gear onto donkeys—known locally as “Maasai Land Rovers”—and set off on foot across open highlands with Maasai escorts. Pass indigenous villages, the Elbulbul Depression, and herds of zebra and wildebeest. Birdwatchers will love this stretch.
Accommodation: Empakaai Special Campsite
Meals: Full Board
Day 5 – Empakaai Crater to Nayobi Village
Wake early to catch the sunrise over Empakaai Crater Lake, then trek along the rim to Nayobi Village. Stop for lunch and refill your bottles before heading to Elerai Special Campsite under shady acacia trees.
Meals: Full Board
Day 6 – Rift Valley Descent to Lake Natron
Walk down into the Great Rift Valley with breathtaking views of Lake Natron, Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, and the Serengeti plains. A vehicle will meet you and transfer you to World View Campsite to relax.
Meals: Full Board
Day 7 – Explore Lake Natron
Spend a full day at the flamingo-filled soda lake. Walk across salt-crystal flats, hike to waterfalls in a deep gorge, and visit a Maasai village. For the adventurous, an optional strenuous night climb of Ol Doinyo Lengai (the “Mountain of God”) can be arranged.
Accommodation: World View Campsite
Meals: Full Board
Day 8 – Farewell Tanzania
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before driving back to Arusha via the Great Rift Valley, passing Lake Manyara. Lunch and shopping time included. A day room is provided so you can freshen up before your evening transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.
What’s Included
• Camping safari as per itinerary
• 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
• English-speaking safari cook
• Professional Maasai warrior guides during treks
• Hotel accommodation in Arusha before the trek
• Day room on Day 8
• Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, chairs, tables)
• Three meals a day during the trek
• Unlimited drinking water
• Donkeys to carry equipment
• All listed activities and park fees
• Ol Doinyo Lengai climbing fees
Not Included:
International flights, visas, tips, optional activities, alcoholic/soft drinks, travel insurance, personal spending money.
Highlights at a Glance
• Full day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater (home to 30,000 animals)
• Trekking to remote Maasai villages and ancient craters
• Walking across dramatic highlands and Rift Valley landscapes
• Camping under the stars with donkeys carrying your gear • Flamingoes and waterfalls at Lake Natron • Optional climb of Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano
