Northern Tanzania itinerary for the fit and sportive person who wants to get off the classic safariri route and appreciate the beauty of landscape and wildlife joined with some cultural interaction of different tribes.Walking the Highlands of Ngorongoro Conservation area and the Empakai crater, the plains of Salei, down the Rift valley escarpment and up an active volcano makes this safari a complete African experience. The trek up Lengai is quite strenuous but an alternative walk to waterfalls can be arranged for those not wanting to attempt it.A small day pack with camera, sun cream and water bottle is all you are expected to carry.

Itinerary
Day 1 - NAIROBI/ARUSHA/NGORONGORO LODGE
Late afternoon game viewing in the crater. 3500m.
Day 2 - NGORONGORO/ EMPAKAI CRATER
Morning game viewing in the crater then drive through highlands to the rim of Empakai crater.
Day 3 - TREK EMPAKAI CRATER.
Walking in the crater, we explore this unique forested crater on foot, and marvel at the variety of its wildlife and flora.
Day 4 - TREK RIFT VALLEY/SALEI PLAINS
With Maasai guides we walk down the Rift Valley escarpment to the Salei plains.
Day 5 - TREK RIFT VALLEY/LAKE NATRON
The views over Lake Natron are magnificent. The flamingo colonies from this distance are a splash of dark pink colour on the lake. We reach the floor of the Rift valley
Day 6 - TREK LENGAI/LONGIDO
1am is time to start our climb. We reach the summit to watch the sun rise on Kilimanjaro 200 km away. Inside the crater we witness small eruptive cones spurting liquid magma which in turn form pools of hot lava. It is a powerful magical place sacred to the Maasai. In the afternoon back in our vehicles, we cross the Rift Valley towards Mount Longido.
Day 7 - NAIROBI OR ARUSHA
On a little used track we reach the main road to the border. After border formalities we head back to Nairobi.

Cost includes:
7 days safari / 4 days walking / 5 nights camping / 1 night Ngorongoro lodge
Transport in 4WD Landcruiser or Landrover with roof hatches for game viewing.
European guide
Full board except meals in Nairobi or Arusha
Treated drinking water
All camping equipment including tables, chairs, cutlery & crockery, igloo-type tents, mattresses, wash bowls, bush toilet, safari shower (water permitting). Cook & drivers who assist with the camp
First aid kit is available for use by group participants
National park entry & camping fees
Not included:
visas
Alcoholic drinks - we suggest that you bring a bottle of spirits to share for the evening sundowners.
Sleeping bag, torch light & personal toiletries
Tips for cook & drivers