Ancient Maasai trails
Volcanic wilderness
Ancient tribal paths
Ngorongoro – Lake Natron
“Step out of the safari vehicle and immerse yourself in the wilderness, experiencing the journey of the ancient African peoples who, for millennia, moved south along the East African Rift Valley.”
The programme is tailored personally for you or your group. The final itinerary is created only upon booking, based on your wishes, the number of participants, and the season.
Trekking along the East African Rift Valley
A true gem for those who love to hike.
Embark on a genuine ancient pilgrimage along Maasai trails, past extinct volcanic craters, crater lakes, and herds of buffalo.
DEPARTURES:
Throughout the year
Estimated trip price:
2.720
USD/person
This is the region of the northern Tanzanian highlands, where endless grasslands, forests, and picturesque Maasai villages (boma) delight the eye.
The meadows and trees are in constant bloom, which is why the Maasai have been gathering honey here for centuries—honey that will give us strength on our journey. We’ll hike with Maasai guides and sleep in tents. To make the hike easier, our donkey friends will be by our side—and, most importantly, carrying our luggage on their backs.
This trek itself is not exceptionally demanding. However, you will need to be in good walking condition and prepared to walk several hours a day (3–5 hours), as well as have good hiking boots. Those who are better prepared will be able to climb Oldoinyo Lengai volcano at the end of the trek (5–6 hours of ascent and 5–6 hours of descent). The rest of you can enjoy the night howls of hyenas and the morning calls of eagles in the valley…
“Maasai, Datoga, Iraqw, Sonjo… are just some of the African peoples who still live in these areas today. Each tribe has its own specific culture and way of life. But they all share a sacred mountain—Oldoinyo Lengai. For centuries, all these peoples have revered this mountain as the seat of God, which is why they have come from places more than a hundred kilometers away to the foot of the sacred mountain for various offerings, ceremonies, rituals, supplications, and prayers.”
The trek ends in the volcanic region around Lake Natron, where we recommend spending 2–3 days relaxing. Your trek can be combined with a visit to the national parks as part of a classic safari.
Among Rocks and Volcanoes
the history of the world lives on.
Ngorongoro-Lengai UNESCO Global Geopark
Ngorongoro-Lengai UNESCO Global Geopark
“Tanzania is not just about animals and ancient tribes”
The Ngorongoro area, Lake Natron, and the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano are protected by UNESCO as sites of exceptional geological significance. You’ll witness distinct tectonic fault lines and an endless array of different rocks, which serve as a living testament to the Earth’s changing surface over millions of years and the formation of today’s continents. The seemingly monochromatic landscape along the fault line conceals a thousand colors and shades. As you walk through the landscape, you’ll be surprised by the earth, rocks, and stones of various colors, spanning a dramatic range of time periods since their formation.
CONTACT US to design a trekking trip tailored to you or your group. The price will be determined after confirming the number of travelers and the number of trekking days. The trek along the East African Rift lasts four days. With longer stops in the exceptional natural surroundings, it can also last 5 days.
Moments from the experience
Moments from the experience
Moments from the experience
Moments from the experience