8 Days, 7 Nights
Getting out in the Ngorongoro Highlands on an extended walking safari will take our more active and adventurous visitors into close contact with our proud Maasai people, herdsmen who inhabit this spectacular part of Tanzania. Our eight days ‘Ngorongoro Highlands Adventure’ tour is definitely the choice for those whose perfect day begins and ends in a campsite under African skies, In between, our daytime trek takes us first from Bulati to beautiful Empakaai, with its stunning views down over its crater lake and to the mighty volcanoes beyond. And all the time, we soak up the culture of the Maasai, our most famous tribespeople.
We start our trip in Arusha, our safari capital, to arrive at Ngorongoro with its spectacular crater, descending to enjoy a vehicle safari and with plenty of animals to observe. From there, we travel to Bulati which can boast its own crater and which is the start of our walking safari. Our hike continues to Empakaai and the following day to Acacia. From there, our adventure takes us by safari vehicle to visit the unique location of shimmering Lake Natron.
8 Days, 7 Nights
Welcome to Tanzania
Whatever your arrival time at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your Easy Travel driver-guide will be waiting for you with a warm welcoming smile. Kick back and relax in your comfortable vehicle as he takes you to your hotel in Arusha, Tanzania’s self-styled ‘safari capital.’ On your one-hour journey to the hotel, you will get a brief impression of this large, bustling, commercial city. Depending on your arrival time, you may have your pre-safari briefing today; if not, it will take place early tomorrow morning.
Located 7km from the centre of Arusha, Arusha Planet Lodge warmly welcomes you to Tanzania. Balcony views out onto the lush gardens are an attractive feature of the spacious bedrooms.
Styled with tasteful African touches, they are all non-smoking and equipped with air-conditioning and televisions. You can enjoy the cool of the hotel’s outdoor swimming-pool, or simply relax and make use of the sun-loungers – and both indoors and out, there are plenty of places to unwind. Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
When it comes to dining, Arusha Planet Lodge can offer a choice of international or local cuisine in its pleasant restaurant. Meals are prepared to order, and staff will encourage you to try our local Tanzanian specialities. Try nyama choma, rice/ugali with fish, banana stew and many others.
Meal Plan
Dinner at your hotel.
Easy Travel Trip Safety: AMREF Flying Doctor Insurance. A Flying doctor Insurance to Air transfer you before dark from nearest airstrip to hospital during Emergency
Easy Travel Transport: 4X4 Custom built – Toyota Landcruiser – Pop-up Roof, Opening Sliding windows, Seat Belts, Heavy duty wheels and Extra Fuel tanks. Refrigerator for cooling drinks, one pair of binoculars per couple, Eco friendly Trash Bag. Wi- Fi on board during safari, Charging Outlets type Plug G for charging Cameras and smart phones
Easy Travel Trip Crew: Professional English-Speaking Driver guide – A Friendly, Experienced and Passionate Driver Guide expert at a wide variety of skills: Flora and Fauna, Tanzania’s cultural and natural history.
Professional and totally committed Safari Chef – A Friendly, Experienced and Passionate Safari Chef committed in maintaining the very highest of standards at every meal.An Armed Ranger from Ngorongoro Conservation Area from Day 3 to Day 5 and 2 local Maasai Men per passenger to Guide the Donkies from Day 3 to Day 6
Easy Travel Camping Equipment: Camping Tents, Table and Chairs, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Mattress, Bed Sheet and Pillow
Easy Travel Treat: A Special Safari Hamper – Soft drinks, Coffee/tea and Water during game drives A bottle of Wine
Arrival and Departure Transfer: TO/FROM Kilimanjaro International or Arusha Airport –One arrival Transfer and One departure Transfer
Accommodation: 1st night in Arusha Planet Lodge on Half Board (Dinner, Breakfast), 2nd night Ngorongoro Simba Campsite on Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast, picnic lunch box), 3rd night Bulati Public Campsite on Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast, picnic lunch box), 4th night Empakaai Public Campsite on Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast, picnic lunch box), 5th night Acacia Public Campsite on Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast, picnic lunch box), 6th night Lake Natron Camp on Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast, picnic lunch box), 7th night Lake Natron Camp on Full Board (Dinner, Breakfast, picnic lunch box)
Photographic Safari: Experience Wildlife with Easy Travel 4X4 Safari Vehicle – Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Walking Safari: Walking Safari in Ngorongoro Highlands and Lake Natron
Waterfalls: Waterfalls Walk in Lake Natron
Park Entrance Fee: Park fee for Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Highlands and Lake Natron
Taxes: 18 % VAT (Value Added Tax)
Tipping: Tipping is of course discretionary, but is an expected part of the way in which business is done in Tanzania. It counts as an expression of gratitude to those who – hopefully – have made your experience an unforgettable one and enables you to directly reward those people. Our passengers come from all around the world, with different cultural attitudes to tipping, but a tip is of great significance here in Tanzania and will be hugely appreciated by the recipient.
We know that the act of giving of a tip can be a bit awkward and we would suggest that the best way to remove this ‘awkwardness’ is for each couple to put their tip anonymously into an envelope and for the envelopes to be presented by the couple to the staff member. As a guideline, you should consider tipping at the following levels:
1 Driver guide: $25 US per day, per couple (Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 7, Day 8)
1 Safari Chef: $15 per pay, per couple (Day 2 to Day 8)
1 Park Ranger: $15 per pay, per couple (Day 3 to Day 5)
2 Local Maasai Men per passenger: $5 per day, per maasai (Day 3 to Day 6)
For hotels/lodges/tented camps, please do not tip individual staff members, but instead use the ‘Tip Box’, which you should find at the reception of your accommodation. For guidance, you should consider tipping between $5-7 US per day, per guest, at each accommodation.
Balloon Safari: Experience 60 – 90 minute (depending on wind condition) aerial adventure, followed by bush breakfast and champagne.
Any Changes done by you: The trip excludes changes done by you during safari or before safari which deviates from the original program
Post Night Accommodation in Arusha: This Tour ends at Kilimanjaro International Airport at 17:30hrs, you can only depart on this day if you have booked a Domestic flight which departs from Kilimanjaro International Airport at 19:40hrs and onwards or an International Flight which departs at 21:00hrs and onwards. Otherwise, you will need to book a post night Accommodation if you are departing with any earlier flight. Please contact us for details.
Flights: The trip costs Excludes International and Domestic Flights
Visa: The trip costs Excludes all visa costs including arrival visas and transit visas
Medical Insurance: The trip cost Excludes Medical Insurance which is mandatory
Travel Insurance: The trip cost Excludes Travel Insurance which is mandatory
Laundry Service: If you require to launder your clothes while on your safari, then you will need to pay an amount that the accommodation charges as per their rate sheet.
Drinks at the lodges/camps: All kinds of soft drinks and hard drinks at the lodges/camps are not included
Drones: The government of Tanzania does not allow anyone to bring drones into the country.
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