$1,857 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Kilimanjaro Airport – Olpopongi Maasai Village
Kilimanjaro Airport – Olpopongi Maasai Village
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), your guide will warmly welcome you and begin the scenic drive toward the Enduimet Wildlife Management Area. This lesser-visited region offers authentic views of Amboseli’s ecosystem with Mount Kilimanjaro towering in the background. You will continue to Olpopongi Maasai Village, one of Tanzania’s most authentic cultural centers.
Here, you will be introduced to true Maasai traditions. You will explore traditional huts, learn about Maasai history, enjoy storytelling, and witness cultural performances. Your visit supports a community-run initiative designed to preserve Maasai heritage.
- Main Destination:
- Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village (Cultural Village)
- Accommodation:
- Simba Farm Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Olpopongi - Lake Natron
Olpopongi - Lake Natron
After breakfast, you will depart Olpopongi and begin your journey toward Lake Natron, one of the most remote and visually striking areas in Tanzania. The drive offers dramatic landscapes volcanic mountains, wide-open plains, and views of Ol Doinyo Lengai, the only active carbonatite volcano in the world.
Upon arrival, you will take a relaxing walk near the lake’s shores, where flamingos gather in large numbers. The scenery, filled with volcanic formations and reflections on the shallow waters, offers incredible photography opportunities.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Lengai Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full Day Lake Natron – Dinner & Overnight in Karatu
Full Day Lake Natron – Dinner & Overnight in Karatu
Your morning begins with activities around Lake Natron, such as walking to the Engaresero waterfalls, visiting the lakeshore for flamingo viewing, or exploring the dramatic rift valley scenery. You’ll have time to enjoy the rugged and beautiful landscape and learn about the region’s geology, wildlife, and Maasai communities.
In the afternoon, you will depart Lake Natron and begin the drive toward Karatu, passing volcanic scenery, Maasai settlements, and highland landscapes. You will arrive in Karatu later in the day for dinner and overnight at your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, you will descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. The crater floor is home to an incredible concentration of animals, including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and if lucky black rhinos. You will spend the day exploring the grasslands, forests, and lakes within the crater while enjoying a picnic lunch in the heart of this natural wonder.
In the late afternoon, you will ascend the crater walls and return to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Eyasi - Arusha Airport
Lake Eyasi - Arusha Airport
Early in the morning, you will drive to Lake Eyasi for an immersive cultural experience with the Hadzabe, one of the last remaining hunter–gatherer tribes in East Africa. You will join them for a traditional hunting walk, learn about their survival techniques, and understand their ancient way of life. Afterwards, you will visit the Datoga blacksmiths, skilled metalworkers who craft tools and ornaments using traditional methods.
Following the cultural visits, you will return to Karatu for lunch before beginning your drive to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) for your onward flight, marking the end of your 5-day adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
