Serengeti National Park at dawn we take full advantage of our last morning in
Serengeti • heading for Nabbi Gate once again we take the opportunity to look at some of the spectacular rock formations called “Kopjes” (Inselbergen). • En-route we stop at Oldupai Gorge to visit the ‘Cradle Of Mankind’, • after which we continue to our lodge on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater (2,300m). It can sometime be a little chilly!
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge BLD
Day 6:
Ngorongoro crater is a world heritage, site we spend the maximum of six hours allowed game driving in this the worlds largest caldera (collapsed volcano). • We camp tonight just outside the Conservation Area in Karatu village (
Kudu Lodge ). BLD
Day 7:
Early morning drive to
Ngorongoro – start of Embakai – Lake Natron hike. • This is a hike of 3 days accompanied by a Massai (English speaking guide) and our cook supported only by donkeys to carry camp. Passing through breathtaking scenery and smaller craters.
Drive to the start of the hike area the village of “Bulati” between Empakai crater & Lolmalasin mountains, here you will meet your guide. (BUSH CAMP) BLD
Day 8:
Hike down into the Empakai crater • and then start your way down the Great Rift valley escarpment to camp just past the Massai village of Nayobi, • spectacluar views of Lake Natron and Ol Doinyo Lengai spread out before you from this very special camp. BLD (BUSH CAMP)
Day 9:
Hike down into the valley at the base of the Swala escarpment where you will be met by our vehicle and • taken to the camp
Halisi tented camp at the Engareso river at Lake Natron • Visit to the hidden waterfalls camp. • – rest and
Days 10:
And descend around lunch.
Drive to Arusha and overnight
Ilboru safari lodge • On our way back to Arusha we will have sample time to stop an buy some of the Makonde carving for which Tanzania is so famous. Also for those who wish a chance to stop at Mesarani Snake Park, to see the snakes that are normally difficult to see in the wild due to their natural shyness. BLD
NB: STEEP CLIMB, ONE SHOULD BE REASONABLY FIT AND NOT WORRIED ABOUT HEIGHTS.
Day 11:
Departure Day: Airport transfer B
OPTION OF BUSH WALK TARANGIRE CIRCA 2 HOURS $99 PP
OPTION OF BUSH WALK TARANGIRE CIRCA 2 HOURS $60 PP
OPTION OF SERENGETI BALLOON SAFARI $600 PP
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for those returning home. For those taking one of our
Zanzibar or
Mount Kilimanjaro / Mount Meru extensions, collection/transfer as described in tour description.