{"id":1218,"date":"2024-06-11T12:50:51","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T10:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cortosafaris.com\/?post_type=safari&p=1218"},"modified":"2026-07-03T12:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T10:18:45","slug":"trek-volcans-massais-tanzanie","status":"publish","type":"safari","link":"https:\/\/cortosafaris.com\/en\/safari\/trek-volcans-massais-tanzanie\/","title":{"rendered":"Maasai volcano trek"},"content":{"rendered":"

Trekking through the Maasais\u00a0Volcanoes<\/span><\/h1><\/div>

Combine trekking and safaris. Embark on a journey beyond the tourist trail in the Rift Valley.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Maasai volcano trek<\/h2><\/div>

from<\/span> 3600 $US<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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June to February<\/p>\n<\/div>

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9 days<\/p>\n<\/div>

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From age 12<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Plan your trip<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Maasai volcano trek<\/h2><\/div>
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June to February<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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9 days<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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From age 12<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

from<\/span> 3600 $US<\/p>\n<\/div>

Plan your trip<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Overview<\/p>\n<\/div>

This trip offers you an original hike away from the crowds. As the region is not easily accessible, you will see very few other tourists during your days there. Discover the heart of Tanzania.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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June to February<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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9 days<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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From age 12<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Journey
\n on the Rift Valley<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

The Great Rift Valley, also called the Rift Valley, is the source of numerous theories on human origins. The fault presents all the conditions for preserving fossils, and its tectonic activity has brought them back to the surface. Numerous fossils of\u2019<\/span>hominids<\/span> fossils have been found here.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

\nTravel Details<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Your highlights<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
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AUTHENTICITY<\/h3><\/div>

On this trip, you have the opportunity to meet the Maasai people far from the tourist routes and learn more about their culture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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BIVOUAC<\/h3><\/div>

Experience a unique adventure, camping in the wild, a totally off-the-beaten-track experience and a change of scenery guaranteed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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3 NORTHERN PARKS<\/h3><\/div>

Each of the 3 parks is different, so each day will be an intensely emotional discovery: Ngorongoro<\/a><\/b>, Manyara<\/a><\/b> and Tarangire<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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AT YOUR OWN PACE<\/h3><\/div>

Your trip is private and you are free to organise your days at your own pace. Each evening, you will check in with your guide towards the next day's journey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Itinerary
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Browse through our tour and contact us to tailor it to your travel needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Day 1: Arusha<\/p>\n<\/div>

Welcome to Tanzania<\/a><\/b> The ideal destination for safari lovers. Welcome by our teams upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Villa in the Arusha region
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Day 2: Manyara Safari Park<\/p>\n<\/div>

Meet in the morning with your private French-speaking guide. Settle into your private 4x4 vehicle, which will be yours for the entire stay. Drive directly to Lake Manyara National Park<\/a><\/b> And the first day of 4x4 safari. Picnic lunch inside the park. Will you be lucky enough to see the lions in the trees?<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Safari<\/p>\n<\/div>

Departure in the morning for theNgorongoro Crater<\/a><\/b>a veritable paradise of Eden, for a day's safari with a picnic lunch in the crater at midday. You may be lucky enough to spot the Big 5.<\/p>\n

The crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It contains fresh and salt water, savannah and forest, and is home to around 100 animals per km\u00b2.<\/p>\n

We then drive to the Olmoti volcano and set up camp in a wilderness bivouac. A cook will take care of the food during the bivouac. <\/p>\n<\/div>

Bivouac
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Day 4: Trek from Olmoti to Bulati<\/p>\n<\/div>

Day of approximately 6 hours of walking, within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area between the Olmoti and Bulati volcanoes. A Maasai guide from the region accompanies you in addition to your French-speaking guide. You will be able to walk to the Olmoti waterfall, among other things. It is possible to encounter zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, etc. during the walking day. The Conservation Area is still inhabited by the Maasai people; they are the only ones authorized to reside there.<\/p>\n

We then drive to the rim of the Empaka\u00ef crater for the night. <\/p>\n<\/div>

Bivouac
\n Private 4x4 vehicle<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Day 5: Trek from Empakai to Nayobi<\/p>\n<\/div>

A 6-hour hike to the village of Nayobi on the outskirts of the park. Magnificent views of the Lenga\u00ef volcano. During this day, the car can no longer follow you! You are in total immersion. Donkeys and local Maasai muleteers help with the transport. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Day 6: Trek from Nayobi to Lake Natron<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

A 5-hour hike down to the foot of Mount Lenga\u00ef. During the walk you will have a view of Mount Lengai, the sacred mountain and god of the Maasai. Ol Doinyo Lenga\u00ef is the only volcano still active in Tanzania. It last erupted in 2007. The descent is long and the slope can be steep.<\/p>\n

The car will wait for you at the end of the trek at the foot of the volcano, to join the 4x4 to the edge of the Lake Natron<\/a><\/b>. <\/p>\n<\/div>

Campsite
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Day 7: Lake Natron<\/p>\n<\/div>

The Lake Natron<\/a><\/b> is a saltwater lake known for its flamingo colonies. In the morning, walk to the Engarasero waterfall. A well-deserved swim upon arriving at the waterfall.<\/p>\n

Drive to Lake Manyara, about 4 hours on track. On arrival, relax by the pool.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Oremiti Lodge<\/a><\/b>
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Day 8: Tarangire Park Safari<\/p>\n<\/div>

Full-day 4x4 safari in theTarangire National Park<\/a><\/b>. Picnic lunch inside the park. Established in 1970, Tarangire National Park is now considered one of the country\u2019s most beautiful wildlife sanctuaries. You\u2019ll encounter large numbers of elephants among the baobab forests. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Day 9: Arusha or Zanzibar<\/p>\n<\/div>

Departure from the lodge in the morning to return to Arusha town or Kilimanjaro Airport. It is entirely possible to continue this trip with a domestic flight to the island of Zanzibar<\/a><\/b>. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Our added value:
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An extra day? This itinerary can be modified according to your wishes, your availability and your budget. Our travel designers are on hand to help you build the safari of your dreams.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Their experience<\/h2><\/div>

We chose this agency because it organises treks off the beaten track that are accessible to families. We set off from the Empakai crater to Lake Natron on foot, in three days of trekking, supervised by a perfectly organised team, including a French-speaking guide, an armed ranger for part of the route, a Massai guide and a cook. The equipment was carried by donkeys. Very varied scenery. Beautiful views of the Lenga\u00ef volcano. Bivouac in the heart of nature. Very good meals (three courses!). Pink flamingos and many other birds. Crossing isolated Massai villages.<\/p>\n

We combined this trek with a magnificent safari - more traditional - in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Like almost all agencies, we had a big Toyota 4\u00d74 with a panoramic roof, ideal for observing the animals. Our guide Eric was very friendly and spoke perfect French.<\/p>\n

Corto also makes a big effort to limit waste by providing mineral water in flasks and reusable crockery.
\nOur teenagers loved this trip, despite the absence of a network and the lack of wifi.<\/p>\n

Tanzania is a particularly expensive destination, not least because of the park entrance fees. A once-in-a-lifetime experience.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the whole team, and to Laur\u00e8ne for planning the trip! <\/p>\n<\/div>

Alexandre<\/p>\n<\/div>

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