Everlast tours & safaris

Diffused about the country are fascinating reminders of Tanzania's rich and colorful history. Visitors will find sites, people, and places both stunning and unexpected--the Maasai people are one such dazzling ornament, with their distinct and statuesque features.

Maasai live in a remote area of the Kidera Village in the Rift Valley, and are among the last hunter-gatherer tribes left on earth. Since their being, they have always ensued an innocent primitivism that is rare in today's world. It has been doubted by many that their way of life will be sustained much longer. However, because their needs are basic, their wants are few, and their expectations simple, they may ultimately defy preconceived notions of their preservation.

Trekking Safari Itinerary
Six Days/Five Nights Ngorongoro Crater Highlands Trekking to Natron

Day 1: Depart Arusha at 0800 hrs and drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a short tour of the Crater and game viewing. Lunch will be provided on the Crater floor. After the crater tour, transfer by vehicle to Nainokanoka Village campsite.
Option: If you will arrive at the camp around 1500hrs, you will have time for a hike to Olmoti Crater and Mungu Waterfall.

Day 2: After breakfast, begin your trek to Empakai Crater. All gear, food, and water will be carried by donkeys that are driven by Maasai warriors. You will have dinner and overnight stay at the rim of the crater (5-6 Hrs, 15 Kms).

Day 3: You can descend into the crater in the morning and spend several hours exploring it. Then trek from Empakai to Naiyobi Village for dinner and overnight stay (5-6Hrs, 15Kms)

Day 4: Depart for lake Natron (6-8 hrs, 20 Kms) where you may tour the waterfalls of Engare Sero Gorge. Dinner and overnight stay at the Lake Natron Camp. The vehicle will meet you at the base of Lengai to drive you the remaining distance to Lake Natron.

Day 5: You are free to explore the Lake Natron area, hike to the escarpment or the lake. You will have dinner and overnight stay at the Lake Natron Camp site again.
Option: If you want to climb Oldonyo Lengai, you will drive to the base of the volcanic mountain during the night to begin your climb with a guide. It is a 4-5 Hr, 15km strenuous climb up the mountain (3 hrs down). Note that you must complete the climb and descend before the heat becomes too intense. It is also possible to climb Oldonyo Lengai on the fourth day of the tour, if you prefer.

Day 6: You are free to explore the Lake Natron area until departure time, about 1100hrs. You will drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.

What is included?
Transport from Arusha, services of guide and cook, all park entry and accommodation fees, 3 meals/day on safari, 4 litres of mineral water/day, services of donkeys to carry food and camping gear, Maasai warrior guides & Personal Medical Insurance. We'll tip the Maasai warriors and the ranger.

What is not included?
Items of a personal nature, entry visas, tips to your driver/guide, cook, soft drinks or alcohol.