The Flamingo and Masai Tour

offered by supplier M19497 (read about supplier)

Key Information:
Tour Duration: 4 - 10 day(s)
Group Size: 2 - 10 people
Destination(s): Tanzania
Specialty Categories: Hiking & Trekking Birdwatching
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 980 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1560 US Dollar (USD)

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Pick up from Arusha and transfer by dirt road to the Masai walking near the Lake Natron. The final part of the drive is through fascinating scenery with mini-calderas punctuating the landscape. Spend a night Ngaresero camp site located at the base of the Great Rift Valley and next to the lesser flamingo lake, with the Ngorongoro Highlands above.

Day 2: Early morning short drive and walk to the shores of Lake Natron. Here you will see many flamingoes, and may be a jackal on the prowl for it's breakfast. After lunch there will be another short hike to Engaresero Waterfalls with a naturally formed, incredibly convenient Jacuzzi! Dinner will be early as it is important to get a few hours sleep, before being roused at 11.30pm to make the final preparations for the hike.

Day 3: At 12.00am leave the campsite and make the short drive to the base of Ol Doinyo L'Engai - and begin to climb the Mountain of the Gods. The path itself is quite difficult underfoot and steep the whole way. Towards the rim it turns into powdery ash - like trudging through deep soft snow! Arriving at the summit in time for sunrise, the perfect reward! This volcano is active and glowing rock can often be seen bubbling out of the numerous ash cones on the top. Descend late morning in time for a good lunch, dip in the stream and a celebratory beer! Overnight at the campsite.

Day 4: After a relaxing morning including an optional game drive to Lake Natron or swimming in the waterfall pools, transfer to Arusha. Or an optional to Tarangire national park at an additional $35 only, then drive back to Arusha

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Price Excludes:
- Accommodation for first and last night in Arusha town
- Transfers from the airport (USD 60).

Supplier Information

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Location: Tanzania
Joined InfoHub: Jun 2009
Client Request Served: 3

M19497 is a tour and wildlife company having its management and operations in Tanzania and the USA. The company is locally and internationally owned by Jeremy Lowney, Elius Ngereza and Fillip Nasari. Our directors are highly committed to M19497 in its entire management and operations. The goal of this company is to...

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