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6 days Lemosho Trek + Ngorongoro Crater Safari

6 days Lemosho Trek + Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Safari Overview

The Ngorongoro Crater Safari takes you into a unique volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife. Spot the Big Five, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and flamingos while enjoying the dramatic crater landscapes. This safari also offers a glimpse into Maasai culture along the crater rim, making it a mix of adventure, wildlife, and culture.
6 days Lemosho Trek + Ngorongoro Crater Safari Route

Day to day description

Arrival Day description

The Ngorongoro Crater Safari is one of the most spectacular wildlife experiences in the world. The crater, a massive volcanic caldera, is home to a dense concentration of wildlife including the Big Five – lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos. Visitors will also see zebras, wildebeest, flamingos, and hippos. The combination of lush crater floor, forest patches, and dramatic crater walls makes it a breathtaking location for photography and wildlife observation. Travelers also often encounter Maasai pastoralists along the rim, adding a cultural dimension to the adventure.

Day 1 Arrival in Arusha

  • 09:00–17:00 – Airport pick-up and transfer to lodge
  • 18:00–19:00 – Welcome briefing and gear check
  • 19:30 – Dinner and overnight at lodge

Day 2 Lemosho Route – Start Trek

  • 07:00 – Breakfast
  • 08:00–12:00 – Drive to Londorossi Gate
  • 12:30–13:00 – Registration and permit check
  • 13:00–16:30 – Trek through rainforest to Forest Camp
  • 18:30 – Dinner and overnight

Day 3 Shira Plateau

  • 07:00 – Breakfast
  • 08:00–14:00 – Trek to Shira Camp (moorland & heath zones)
  • 14:00–16:00 – Rest and acclimatization walk
  • 18:30 – Dinner and overnight

Day 4 Barranco Camp

  • 07:00 – Breakfast
  • 08:00–15:00 – Trek via Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
  • 15:00–17:00 – Relax and enjoy sunset
  • 18:30 – Dinner

Day 5 Descent & Transfer

  • 07:00 – Breakfast
  • 08:00–13:00 – Trek down to Mweka Gate
  • 13:30–14:00 – Summit certificates and rest
  • 14:00–17:00 – Transfer back to Arusha
  • 19:00 – Dinner and overnight

Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater Safari

  • 06:00 – Breakfast
  • 06:30–10:00 – Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • 10:30–16:00 – Full-day game drive inside crater
  • 13:00–13:30 – Picnic lunch
  • 16:00–19:00 – Return to Arusha
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Trekking and Wildlife Safari

Includes

Accommodation

Lunch

Bottled mineral water

Snacks & soft drinks

Park entrance fee

 

Excludes

Tour guide tips

Flight