6 Days Walking Safari Adventure

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Arusha. Meet your professional walking guide and armed ranger who will brief you on walking safari protocols and safety. Equipment check and fitting of day packs. Evening orientation about the ecosystems you'll explore on foot.

Drive to Arusha National Park for your first guided walking safari. Trek through montane forest looking for black-and-white colobus monkeys and other primates. Walk to the beautiful Momella Lakes with views of Mount Meru. Afternoon game drive to spot giraffes, buffalos, and warthogs. Overnight near the park.

Transfer to Lake Manyara for walking safari in the groundwater forest and along the escarpment. Learn about medicinal plants, track animals by their spoor, and understand predator-prey relationships. See wildlife from a completely different perspective. Afternoon cultural walk to nearby villages.

Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for highland walking safari. Trek through the crater rim forests with armed ranger. Visit Empakaai Crater on foot - a challenging but rewarding hike. Encounter Maasai herders with their livestock. Learn about traditional land use and conservation.

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for vehicle-based game viewing (walking not permitted on crater floor for safety). Full day exploring this wildlife paradise with Big Five sightings guaranteed. This provides perfect contrast to your walking safari experiences. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool.

Morning guided walk to local Maasai community. Participate in traditional activities and learn about their pastoral lifestyle. Walk through agricultural areas learning about local crops and farming methods. Return to Arusha for lunch. Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure with a unique perspective on Tanzania's wilderness.