Safari and Maasai hiking

Meet and greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport and private transfer to Arusha (1h15 drive). Dinner and overnight at DAN STAM LODGE.

Breakfast at the lodge. 08h30 : Drive to Tarangire National Park (2h30 drive). Tarangire is a very dry park, but despite the oppressive sun, dust and dryness, it is full of life. Large herds of elephants digging the dry river bed to find water, while wildebeests, buffalos, zebras and antelopes congregate around lakes becoming smaller. This is one of the few places in Tanzania where you can observe desert antelopes such as the oryx and the amazing gerenuk (or "long neck" gazelle). Elephants live permanently in the park, but Tarangire will also delight the most avid birdwatchers, who may contemplate some 500 species. Many termite mounds rise throughout the park, where the graceful mongooses, red and yellow barbets and pythons find their homes. Lions and leopards are also found in Tarangire, the firsts sleeping in the shade of baobab trees and the seconds resting on the branches of sausages trees. Picnic lunch in the park overlooking the river. Full afternoon game-drive in the park. Around 16h30 : drive to Karatu (1h30 drive). Dinner and overnight at KANKARI LODGE.

Breakfast at the lodge. 08h30 : Drive to Nainokanoka (2h drive) where you will meet your Maasai guide who will escort you during the next 2 days. An armed ranger from the park will also walk with you for the first day, as long as you will be in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Drive to Empakaai (30mn drive). Full afternoon walk in Empakaai crater (45mn descent, 1h ascent and time at your conveniance to awalk around the lake). Picnic lunch on the way. Since this area is inaccessible to vehicles, your driver-guide will spend the night with you in Empakaai and return the next morning with the ranger; he will drive to Natron (where your trek will end) using another road, and will wait for you at the foot of the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. You will walk during 2 days with your cook and your Maasai guide (both English speaking). Donkeys will carry your luggage as well as camping equipment; they will be led by Maasai donkey drivers who will manage the logistics of the camp. You will sleep 2 nights in a tent in the wilderness, without access to a shower or toilet. However, your cook will be able to give you a small basin of hot water morning and evening. Dinner and overnight in camping on Empakaai crater’s edge.

Breakfast at the camp. 07h30 : Walk to the village of Nayobi (3h walk). PIcnic lunch and afternoon walk to the campsite of Acacia. Dinner and overnight in camping.

Breakfast at the camp. 07h00 : Leave the camp early to avoid the heat and walk to Lake Natron (4h walk). Your driver will be waiting for you at the foot of volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai to drive you to the lodge. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon walk to the Ngare Sero waterfall where you will be alble to swim. Dinner and overnight at MAASAI GIRAFFE ECOLODGE.

Breakfast at the lodge. 07h30 : Walk around Lake Natron with a Maasai guide (about 2 hours) then drive to Serengeti National Park (4h drive). Picnic lunch and afternoon game-drive in the parK Millions of wildebeest pass here every year during their famous migration, forming long lines on dozens of kilometers ... Following the rain to reach the green pastures, they cross the Mara River natural border to Kenya, risking their lives when diving in these waters infested by crocodiles. Large herds of zebras and gazelles follow them in their quest for new pastures. At the end of the migration, between August and October, when the animals are living in the adjacent park of Masai Mara, the park still houses a few herds of resident wildebeests. There is also a large number of buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, impalas and topis. Some species of beautiful birds like ostriches, eagles, secretary birds and fish eagles are living in the park. But the Serengeti is particularly home of a large population of predators: lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals and servals. The landscapes of Serengeti are characterized by its vast plains, large termite mounds, rivers, and its "kopjes" (large round rocks on which the lions like to rest). Dinner and overnight at LOBO WILDLIFE LODGE.

Breakfast at the lodge. Full day of game-drive in the Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at SHUHUDIA ADVENTURE CAMP.

Breakfast at the camp. 07h30 : Drive to Ngorongoro crater (3h drive) for a half day of game-drive in the crater (visit limited to 6 hours). Picnic lunch in the crater next to Lake Magadi. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a protected Unesco World Heritage site . It is situated between the Serengeti and the Manyara national parks, and near by the Eyasi and Natron lakes. Numerous ecosystems are represented in this protected area: plateaux, mountains, lakes, volcanoes, savanna and the famous Ngorongoro Crater. This crater is a huge caldera of 20 km that was formed after the collapse of a volcanic cone. Its depth is 610 meters. It is the largest, non-flooded caldera on earth. The crater is one of the few places where you can observe the famous "Big Five". It is home to the rare black rhino and the largest concentration of lions in Africa. Many flamingos, pelicans and hippos live on the shores of Magadi Lake. The famous wildebeest migration crosses the Ngorongoro Conservation Area between December and March. Other migrators like zebras and impalas follow this migration and also predators, attracted by this high concentration of ungulates. The most inhabitants in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area are Maasai shepherds who are allowed to live here in freedom. Dinner and overnight in Karatu at GILALA HILLTOP LODGE.

Breakfast at the lodge. Drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport with picnic lunch according to your flight schedules.