8 days Tanzania cultural and hiking tour
Introduction
Ngorongoro Crater/ Olmoti Crater/ Empakai Crater/ Naiyobi village/ / Lake Natron, Oldonyo Lengai And Lake Eyasi Camping. It is such a breathtaking hiking through the wide grass and mountainous countryside as well as thick mountain forest and the volcanic stamped savannah landscape of the Rift Valley. Next to the unique nature and animal sightings, this trek allows a deep insight into the daily routines of the Maasai.
Highlights
- Tarangire National Park
- Lake Manyara
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Serengeti National Park
- Oldonyo Lengai
- Game Drive
Day 1: Arriving in Tanzania.
Meet and greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha for Overnight at Outpost Lodge/Similar.BB
Day 2: Arusha to Lake Manyara Park – 130 Km / 2 Hrs:
After your breakfast at 08.30 drive from Arusha with your packed lunch to Manyara park for game viewing. At 1300 hrs take your lunch in the park picnic area, evening drive to your lodge/ campsite for Dinner and overnight at Manyara then drive to Lake Eyasi for dinner and Overnight. FB
Day 3: Lake Eyasi Cultural Tour/Trekking
Wake up early for a pre-sunrise breakfast. Drive from the camp for approx. 20 minutes to locate the nomadic Bushmen (Hadzabe). In the company of the bushmen, you will hunt on foot using traditional weapons i.e. bows and arrows.
The Bushmen are related to the Kalahari Bushmen of South Africa. They speak the same click language but do not understand each other, as they have been apart for very long. The Bushmen live a medieval kind of life style. They do not build permanent homes but follow the animals in the area as they trap and kill them for food. They are hunters and gatherers. After a brief hunting stint with the Bushmen, we go back to our vehicles and drive to the camp for lunch.
After a short afternoon siesta, we depart the camp at 04:30P and drive to lake Eyasi to view flamingoes enjoy the sunset over the Rift Valley Escarpment.
Overnight at Lake Eyasi Camp (BLD)
Day 4: Lake Eyasi to Ngorongoro Crater
In the morning transfer from Lake Eyasi to Ngorongoro crater for a full day game viewing, picnic lunch at Lerai forest in the crater. Evening, from the crater drive for dinner and overnight, Nainokanoka.
Day 5: Nainokanoka to Empakai
After breakfast, start your walking into Olmot crater half day, lunch Nainokanoka, after lunch drive to Gulatti then start walking to Empakai through Maasai Villages, dinner and overnight. Camping.
Day 6: Empakai to Naiyobi
After breakfast, walk in a forested. Hike down from the east rim of the crater floor lake, where huge flocks of flamingos breed. Lunch at Empakai, after lunch walk along the rim of Empakai to Naiyobi village. Donkeys are one of the porters dinner and overnight, Naiyobi. Camping at Acacia Campsite. FB
Day 7: Naiyobi to Oldonyo Lengai (Climbing the mountain)
After breakfast, walk to the foot of Oldonyo Lengai where you will camp for overnight, After reaching at your camp.
Day 8: Oldonyo Lengai to Arusha.
Then night birs climb up the hill through the steep slopes. The mountain of God, hence the name of the mountain in Maasai language is Volcanic mountain which is still active. Then back to the camp for breakfast, then drive to Arusha for your overnight at your Hotel.
Pre and Post Add-ons:
You may add the following destinations to the itinerary above
Zanzibar – Spice Island : 4 Days / 3 Nights
(Please ask for the Price)
Arrangements on this exotic East African island allow a choice of accommodations: Zanzibar East Coast Beach (Karafuu Hotel, “Cottage”) or Zanzibar Town (Serena Inn). The package includes airport transfers, domestic flights to Zanzibar and from Zanzibar to Kilimanjaro Airport, breakfast and dinner daily. It is only for relaxation on the beach of beautiful Spice Island of Zanzibar.
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania; 6 Days/ 5 Nights
(Please ask for the Price)
There are a variety of climb routes to reach the snow capped summit of Kilimanjaro. Whether you are a novice or a veteran, the extreme altitude requires preparation from all participants and a reasonable level of fitness. The Package includes climb via Machame route (accommodation in tents) or Marangu route (accommodation in huts), park fees, food, tents, guide and porters salaries, rescue fees but it excludes sleeping bags, hiking sticks and other climbing gears.
Notes:
– Upgrades are available.
– Our Travel consultant will give you detailed information when responding to your enquiry.
. Once we have received your deposit, tour prices are guaranteed.
PRICE INCLUDES
- Game Ranger for walking.
- Transport in 4WD Safari + guide
- All meals on safari including mineral water .
- Ten nights accommodation at CAMP SITE
- National Park entry fees.
- Airport transfers
- Camping fees.
- Flying Doctors Insurance cover
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Any international plane fare
- Any gratuities
- Portage Fees
- Any telephone calls while in the lodge
- Any tips to driver or staff
- All extra activities offered by the lodges
- Any service not mentioned above
ACCOMMODATION ON BUDGET CAMPSITE
PRICE: Per person sharing
No. of Pax | Budget Campsites |
1 Person | US$ 3,900 |
2 People | US$ 2,888 |
3 People | US$ 2,555 |
4 People | US$ 2,460 |
5 People | US$ 2,280 |
6 People | US$ 2,160 |
All of our itineraries are custom-made which means that they are tailor-made for your own specific group, taking into account your interests, your budget and so on…Contact us for any changes for this Itinerary.