5 Days Ngorongoro Highlands Trekking

Duration
5 days
Best season
June to October for firm trails; the highlands are green and quiet from November to May.
Difficulty
Moderate

Tour overview

A five-day trek through the Ngorongoro Highlands - crater rim, Empakaai, Oldoinyo Lengai and Lake Natron - on foot, with Maasai guides and donkeys carrying the gear.

Trip highlights

  • Trek the Ngorongoro Highlands on foot
  • Empakaai Crater and its flamingos
  • Views of Oldoinyo Lengai
  • Maasai guides and donkey support
  • Engare Sero Gorge waterfalls

Day by day itinerary

  1. Day 1Ngorongoro Crater game drive to Nainokanoka

    A full crater game drive with a picnic lunch, then up to the rim and on to Nainokanoka camp.

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Nainokanoka camp
  2. Day 2Trek to Empakaai Crater

    A long day on foot to Empakaai Crater with a Maasai guide, all gear carried by donkey.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Empakaai camp
    Distance / time
    25.5 km · 8.5 hours
  3. Day 3Empakaai to Acacia Camp

    Explore Empakaai Crater, then trek on through Naiyobi Village to Acacia Camp.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Acacia Camp
    Distance / time
    13 km · 6 hours
  4. Day 4Trek to Lake Natron

    Trek out beneath Oldoinyo Lengai, meeting your vehicle at the base for the transfer to Lake Natron.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lake Natron camp
    Distance / time
    10 km · 3-4 hours
  5. Day 5Lake Natron and return to Arusha

    A morning at Engare Sero Gorge and its waterfalls, then the drive back to Arusha.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

What's included

  • Park & crater fees
  • Maasai guide & donkey support
  • Camping gear
  • All meals
  • Drinking water
  • Transport from Arusha
  • Taxes & VAT

What's not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses

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