On the Kenyan border and 25km north of Oldoinyo Lengai, Lake Natron is a 60km long alkaline lake known for the huge flocks of flamingos that gather here at the end of the rainy season. The lake has no outlet so its size varies dramatically depending on the time of year. Lake Manyara, which at certain times of year, hosts thousands of flamingos, as well as a diversity of other birdlife. Depending on the season, about two- thirds of the parks total 330 sq km area is covered by the lake. Lake Eyasi is a salt lake at an altitude of about 1000m between the Eyasi escarpment in the north (an ancient fault line that is part of the Rift Valley system) and the Kidero Mountains in the south. Its a hot, dry area, where the Hadzabe (also known as bushmen) people are believed to have lived here for nearly 10,000 years.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arusha Lake Natron (O1 Doinyo-Lengai 2878m)
After break fast depart Arusha in the morning for Lake Eyasi, drive up to Mto wa Mbu for lunch. After lunch proceed north along the bottom of Rift Valley to Lake Natron for dinner and over night at Lake Natron Campsite/ Lake Natron Camp/ Ngaresero Mountain Lodge FB.
Day 2: Lake Natron OI Doinyo-Lengai summit
After breakfast take a walk along the lake to see flamingos and shore birds. Back to the campsite/lodge for lunch, late afternoon go to the waterfall. In the midnight drive to the base of mountain Oldoinyo-Lengai to start climbing this is 4-5 hours to the surmmit and 3-4 hours down. Sun hats, lotion and water for drinking are important for climb. Dinner and over night at Lake Natron Campsite/ Lake Natron Camp/ Ngaresero Mountain Lodge FB.
Day 3: Lake Natron Lake Manyara
After breakfast departing for Lake Manyara, arrive for lunch then afternoon game drive. Over night at Lake Manyara campsite/ lake Manyara wildlife lodge/ Lake Manyara Serena lodge FB
Day 4: Lake Manyara Lake Eyasi
Departing lake Manyara in the morning to lake Eyasi, arrive for lunch, then take a walk along the lake to see shore birds, option of visiting Datoga tribe. Over night at Lake Eyasi campsite/ Kisima ngeda tented camp FB
Day 5: Lake Eyasi - Arusha town
After early morning breakfast drive up to Hadzabe (bushmen) village for hunting with them by using bow and arrow. These people do not cultivate or keeping livestock, they just depending on hunting animals and gathering fruits for food. After hunting back to the campsite/lodge for lunch then drive back to Arusha. Drop off at you hotel.
End of the service.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Camping
2 persons group 1148USD
3 persons group 943USD
4 persons group 841USD
5 persons group 780USD
6 persons group 630USD
Luxury Lodge
2 persons group 1683USD
3 persons group 1539USD
4 persons group 1388USD
5 persons group 1385USD
6 persons group 1205USD
Regular Lodge
2 persons group 1567USD
3 persons group 1485USD
4 persons group 1273USD
5 persons group 1282USD
6 persons group 1065USD
The price includes
All park entrance, camping, lodge & administrative fees
All meals & bottled drinking water on safari
4WD safari vehicle while on safari
Mountain climbing fees on Ol doinyo lengai and Activities in L/ Eyasi.
Drive tour guide & safari cook
Staff salaries & fees
Camping safaris include sleeping tents (sharing with 2 people) sleeping mattresses & pillows, tables & chairs
Prices do not include Personal needs, Airport transfer to/from Arusha, gratuities/tips, sleeping bags (available for hire) & others not noted above as included.
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