4-Day Ngorongoro Highlands Walking Safari - Great North Expeditions Tanzania

🥾 4-Day Ngorongoro Highlands Walking Safari

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Safari Type: Walking Safari
Destinations: Ngorongoro Highlands, Empakaai Crater, Lake Natron
Starting Point: Arusha or Karatu, Tanzania
Ending Point: Lake Natron or return to Arusha

Safari Highlights

Hike across volcanic highlands and ancient Maasai trails
Explore Empakaai Crater with its emerald lake and flamingos
Camp under stars with support team and cook
Interact with Maasai communities along the route
Visit Lake Natron, home to thousands of flamingos
Optional extension to climb Ol Doinyo Lengai (Mountain of God)

🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha / Karatu → Empakaai Crater (Trek Begins)

Drive from Arusha or Karatu to Ngorongoro Highlands
Meet trekking crew and Maasai guides at trailhead
Begin 2–3 hour hike to Empakaai Crater rim
Descend into the crater on foot (if conditions allow)
Overnight at fly camp near Empakaai
Accommodation: Wilderness fly camp

Day 2: Empakaai → Acacia Camp (Ngorongoro Highlands Trek)

Hike along scenic ridge trails with stunning views of the Great Rift Valley
Cross remote Maasai grazing lands and volcanic slopes
Wildlife sightings possible: zebra, antelope, baboons
Camp beneath acacia trees near Naiyobi village
Accommodation: Wilderness fly camp

Day 3: Acacia Camp → Lake Natron

Continue descent to the rift valley floor
Final leg of the trek offers expansive views of Ol Doinyo Lengai
Arrival at Lake Natron—known for flamingos and dramatic landscapes
Rest and explore the lakeshore in the evening
Accommodation: Lake Natron Lodge or basic tented camp

Day 4: Lake Natron Exploration & Departure

Optional morning walk to waterfalls or flamingo viewpoint
Visit local Maasai community
Transfer back to Arusha or continue onward travel
Note: Optional night ascent of Ol Doinyo Lengai can be arranged (pre-booking required)

Safari Booking

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number (WhatsApp preferred)

Number of Travelers

Start Date

End Date

Nationality (for park fees and visa advice)

Additional Information / Special Requests

✅ What’s Included

All park and conservation area fees
Professional walking guide and armed ranger
Local Maasai guide and full trek support team
All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Drinking water throughout the safari
Accommodation (fly camps and lodge/camp at Lake Natron)
Ground transportation to trailhead and from Lake Natron

❌ What’s Not Included

International flights and visas
Travel insurance (required for walking safaris)
Personal hiking gear (boots, daypack, etc.)
Tips for guides and support crew
Optional Ol Doinyo Lengai climb
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Personal expenses