Ngorongoro Masai Trekking

Not many countries in Africa can offer the variety of wildlife, nature and cultures found in Tanzania. Explore some of the fascinating cultures in this safari mecca – from Bushmen to the famous Maasai Warriors. Get a glimpse into the culture and lifestyles of these local tribes. This Cultural Safari is a beautiful blend of Tanzania’s culture, and wildlife. Additionally, it offers you a hike to the often overlooked Empakai Crater.

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Route

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Tour Features

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Activities & Transportation

Activities: Game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), specialized birding (with a professional birding guide) & nature hikes/walks


Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle.


Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & hiking/walking.


A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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Accommodation & Meals

• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.




Day	Accommodation	Meals
Day 1	Budget Camping In Nainokanoka village.	All Meals Included
Day 2	Empakai Crater camp At the rim of Empakai crater.	All Meals Included
Day 3	Budget Camping Near Acacia	All Meals Included
Day 4	Budget Camping In Oldonyo Lengai.	All Meals Included
Day 5	Hotel Mto wa Mbu Mid-range hotel located in or near Mto wa Mbu.	All Meals Included
Day 6	End of tour ( No accommodation )	Breakfast & Lunch Included

Arrival

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1: Moshi — Nainokanoka Village.

You will be transported to Nainokanoka village via Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive with your safari guide, masai guide, cook and park ranger. Dinner and overnight at Nainokanoka village Camp site.

Main Destination: Nainokanoka Village.

Accommodation: Budget Camping

• In Nainokanoka village.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2: Nainokanoka Village — Empakai.

After breakfast, you will be driven by the safari guide from Nainokanoka to Elbulbul for morning hike to the Elbulbul Depression then proceed to the rim of Empakai crater campsite by safari 4x4 vehicle. Lunch, Dinner and overnight at the rim of Empakai crater Campsite.

Main Destination: Empakai Crater.

Accommodation: Empakai Crater camp

• At the rim of Empakai crater.

Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)



Day 3: Empakai Crater — Nayobi Village — Acacia Camp.

Morning descend to the crater, spend several hours exploring the crater, returning to the campsite for brunch, board the vehicle and proceed to Nayobi village. Vehicle will drop you for another 3 hours walk down to Acacia camp for evening relaxation, sun set viewing, dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Nayobi Village & Acacia Camp.


Accommodation: Budget Camping
• Near Acacia.

Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)



Day 4: Acacia Camp — Oldoinyo Lengai base camp.

This day you will trek from Acacia camp to the base of Oldonyo Lengai. You will have enough time for evening walking in the river, swimming and back for sunset, dinner and overnight at the campsite.

Main Destination: Oldoinyo Lengai


Accommodation: Budget Camping
• In Oldonyo Lengai.

Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)



Day 5: Lake Natron exploration — Mto wa Mbu.

Full day free to explore Lake Natron to watch bird species including flamingoes from early morning until lunch time, go back to the campsite for lunch at Mto wa Mbu for for dinner and overnight at hotel.

Main Destination: Lake Natron.


Accommodation: Hotel Mto wa Mbu
• Mid-range hotel located in or near Mto wa Mbu.

Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)



Day 6: Mto wa Mbu — Lake Manyara National Park — Arusha / Moshi or Airport.

After breakfast you will depart lake Natron to Lake Manyara National park for animal viewing and late afternoon leave the park and proceed to hotel in Arusha / Moshi or airport for your international flights.

Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park.


Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:
• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)




End of tour

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

INCLUDED IN YOUR SAFARI PACKAGE:

• Accommodation sharing twin/double in lodges / tented camps.
• All meals at lodges and tented camps.
• Experienced English / French speaking guide.
• Toyota Landcruiser 4×4 Safari vehicle with pop up roof, 6 window seats, power adapters, and refrigerator.
• Drinking water.
• All park entry fees.

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EXCLUDED IN YOUR SAFARI PACKAGE:

• International Flights.
• Visa.
• Medications.
• Medical / Travel Insurance.
• Optional activities such as Hot Air Balloon Rides, Canoeing etc.
• Single room supplement in lodges / tented camps.
• Alcoholic and soft drinks.
• Tipping (we recommend $30 per car per day).

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Packing Checklist for Safari

Tipping Guidelines

Tip is not included in your tour price.

Please find below our guidelines for tipping your safari crew.

Tip is shared amongst all travelers:

• 1 Safari Guide- $30 per day
• 1 Safari Chef- $25 per day

Important to Know

• Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
• A private tour is available on request, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
• This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
• This tour accepts children who are 5 years and above.

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Prices are based on per person per trip in USD

Start dates	Jan 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020	Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
1 PAX	2742.79 USD	2742.79 USD
2 PAX	1960.61 USD	1960.61 USD
3 PAX	1811.53 USD	1811.53 USD
4 PAX	1653.25 USD	1653.25 USD
5 PAX	1637.14 USD	1637.14 USD
6 PAX	1560.69 USD	1560.69 USD