5 Days Tour to Ngorongoro Crater Safari

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WELCOME TO
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
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The most spectacular safari itineraries are those
that include Ngorongoro Highland trekking
safari. Mostly, it starts with a drive to the
enchanted Ngorongoro Crater Safari with its truly
amazing scenery. You will then continue round
the rim, where a crew of guides, a ranger, Maasai
and donkeys will be waiting. Begin a marvelous
walk in this pristine Maasai land. The track
takes you part way around the rim of the crater
through open woodland and acacia forests. To
your right are the remarkably spectacular views
of the crater floor below, and to your left are
the endless plains of the Serengeti. A very
simple camp is set in a remote location where
one of the important rivers off the highland
volcanoes enters the crater.
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After an early breakfast camp is packed up and
the morning trek continues along the crater rim
traversing the Olmoti slopes. The trail leaves
the rain forest and cuts through grassland and
open woodlands inhabited by local Maasai. In the
late afternoon we reach a vehicle track which
winds out of Ngorongoro crater towards Empakai
crater. There are also options to trek in
Empakai crater floor. This unique hundred-square
mile wildlife paradise has a greater density of
wildlife than sensibly any other protected
wilderness in Africa. Its the last place to see
relatively easily free-ranging black rhino. There
are numerous lions, and large families of
buffalo. The plains gazelle seem inestimable. The
crater provides a scenic wonderland famed by its
central lake and many shore birds including at
times large numbers of flamingo.
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DAY 1 EMPAKAI CRATER
On arrival at Empakai crater there is the option
to descend into the crater. This is around 40
minutes down and depending on season can be
quite slippery but certainly a great hike with
stunning views. Flamingoes are often seen flying
into the crater or feeding in the lake at the
base. A hot shower is available before dinner.
Overnight Empakai Private Campsite (full board).
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DAY 2 RIFT VALLEY SCARP
Dawn rises and our lofty position affords a great
sunrise. As we take breakfast our camp crew
break camp and depart to send the camp ahead
with donkeys. We then set off hiking with Maasai
guides following a route that takes us through
picturesque Maasai villages and rolling hills.
Lunch can be taken on route as a picnic or if
guests are very fit a late lunch can be had in
camp. In the late afternoon a hike up to a
nearby viewpoint is highly recommended and a
great place for sundowners! Dinner overnight
Lerai Camp (full board).
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DAY 3 LAKE NATRON
The final section of hiking has two options of a
shorter hike or a longer more strenuous option
right along the rift wall. The views are
spectacular with the active volcano Oldoinyo
Lengai dominating the foreground. This volcano
affects almost everything from hydrology to
lifestyle, as will become apparent. Once down on
the rift valley floor we are picked up and
transfer to Lake Natron Camp, Ngare Sero and
here have the chance to jump in the natural
pools to cool down. Sundowners are served at any
number of beautiful points close to camp. Dinner
overnight Lake Natron Camp (full board).
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DAY 4 LAKE NATRON
Lake Natron has a number of activities that are
very easily combined with dawn walks and
sundowners and in the middle of the day there is
the nearby Ngare Sero gorge that you can walk to
options of long hikes to the source or shorter
hikes to waterfalls. The staff are on hand to
make you stay as adventurous or relaxing as you
want. Dinner overnight Lake Natron Camp (full
board).
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DAY 5 DEPART
After breakfast you can do some additional
activities before departure and picnic lunches
are provided to ensure you reach your goal well
fed.
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Keep in Touch
HOW TO REACH US

• Mailing Address
• Castro Kapela,
• Kilimanjaro CCM Mkoa Building,
• P.O.Box 1383 Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Email Address info_at_tanzaniasafarivacation.com Pho
ne Number 255713532542 Website http
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Thank you. Have a great day!