Oldonyo LeNgai

 

 

      Apart from the Ngorongoro Crater, the Ngorongoro Highlands is a remote and seldom visited area. Also known as the Crater Highlands, it is a spectacular range of elevated and collapsed volcanoes (calderas) rising from the side of the Great African Rift Valley, the birthplace of mankind.

Ngorongoro Highlands Trekking

- DAY 1: Depart Arusha in the morning for transfer to Ngorongoro crater. Descend into the crater for full day game viewing, with picnic lunch on the crater floor. Come out on the other side in the late afternoon and proceed to Nainokanoka for camping.

- DAY 2: Trekking starts. Luggage is carried by Maasai run donkeys. Walk up to the Empakai Crater rim where you will camp.

- DAY 3: Descend into the Empakai Crater and continue trekking through the magnificent landscape to Naiyobi Village for camping.

- DAY 4: The trekking continues up to Oldonyo LeNgai.   The Mountain of God is sacred to the Maasai.  You will meet your vehicle on the foothills of the mountain for transfer to Ngaresero camp site.

- DAY 5: Shortly after midnight transfer to the foot hills and begin climbing the Oldonyo Lengai volcano. How long after midnight depends on how fit you are. The summit (2,878 metres) is reached by sunrise. After descending you will be picked up again and transferred to Kamakia camp, near the shore of Lake Natron. After a rest walk to the beautiful waterfalls for a swim.

- DAY 6: Trek to the shore of Lake Natron, breeding place for thousands of flamingos, ducks and other birds and animals. Return to Arusha in the afternoon.

2005 Price : 875 USD/1,065 EUR PP

2006 Price : 990 USD/1,205 EUR PP

Price based on a minimum of four people.

Included: - English speaking driver/guide and cook. - National Park entry fees. - Donkeys and Maasai donkey drivers. – Armed ranger escort. - Full board tent accommodation.

Excluded: - Beverages. - Breakfast the first day and dinner the last day. - Sleeping bag. - Items of personal nature. – Tips.

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