Walking Safaris

Walking in and around the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is encouredge, but should be done with local guides. Short hikes can be arranged with us or the NCA headquaters. Long walks can be adventurous and rewarding but need some planning.
Suitable walking routes include the area from Oloti Crater to Embakaai Highlands and down to the Great Rift Valley which are Lake Natron and Oldonyo Lengaai (means Mountain Of God), the Northern Highland Forest Reserve and the eastern Serengeti Plains around Nasera Rock, Gol Mountains and Olkarien Gorge. All these needs acompanied by a ranger.

Mt. Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro's huge snowcapped summit dome, towering high above the surrounding savanna, often with a giraffe conveniently posing in the foreground, is one of Africa's all time classic images it is the highest mountain in Africa and one of highest volcanoes in the world. The lure is irresistible, and a trek up 'Kili' is a popular aspect of many people's visit to Tanzania. The  trek is even more attractive because with the right preparation, you can walk all the way to the summit without the need of ropes or technical climbing experience.
The highest point on Kibo is Uhuru peak (5896m ) and this is the goal for the most trekkers.

Mt. Meru

At 4566m Mount Meru is the second highets mountain in Tanzania. Allthough it is frequently overlooked by trekkers it is a spectacular volcanic cone and well worth a visit. A trek to the summit takes you through grassland and flash forest on the mountain's lower slopes, followed by a dramatic end exhilarating walk along the knife edge of the crater rim.

Lake Natron / Oldonyo lengai

Mt. Lengai

top of Mt. Lengai

Lake Natron, 25 km north of Oldoinyo Lengai on the Kenyan border, is a 60km long alkaline lake known fo rthe huge flocks of flamingos that gather at certain part of the lake at the end of the rainy season. Lake Natron has no outlets so its size varies dramatically between seasons. Theswampy marshes around the banks make access difficult during much of the year. To visit the lake you need a 4WD.

Oldoinyo Lengai (mountain of god)  an active volcano. The area is also home to the Maasai people who have grazed cattles for hundreds of years. This all adds up to an excellent trekking area.