6 Days Empakai Hiking
Overview
Experience Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant wildlife with Blue Monkey Expeditions.
If you’re looking for a safari adventure that combines the thrill of hiking with unforgettable wildlife encounters, this 6-day expedition is for you!
Explore Tanzania’s northern circuit, from the majestic Empakai Crater to the iconic Serengeti National Park, all while enjoying guided hikes and immersive wildlife experiences. Get up close with nature and witness some of Africa’s most renowned animals in their natural habitats.
Itinerary
Begin your journey with a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park, home to unique tree-climbing lions and flocks of flamingos. The park’s lush forest and open plains are the perfect backdrop for your first African wildlife encounters.
📍 Overnight: Lodge in Lake Manyara
🏨 Accommodation: Luxury lodge or tented camp
Take a hike into the stunning Empakai Crater, known for its serene landscapes and abundant birdlife. Guided by experts, you’ll descend into the crater’s lush vegetation and enjoy views of its alkaline lake.
📍 Overnight: Tented camp near Empakai
🏞️ Activity: Guided hiking
Enter the Serengeti, one of Africa's most famous parks, where you’ll experience unforgettable game drives. Be on the lookout for lions, cheetahs, and wildebeests as they roam the plains.
📍 Overnight: Luxury safari lodge in Serengeti
🌅 Highlights: Big Five encounters
Continue exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Witness the migration of wildebeests and zebras as they traverse the grasslands. Relax at your lodge or camp in the evening under a star-lit African sky.
📍 Overnight: Serengeti lodge
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a full-day safari. The crater is home to a dense population of wildlife, including the rare black rhino.
📍 Overnight: Lodge near Ngorongoro
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive back to Arusha, taking in the last sights of Tanzania’s captivating landscape. Your adventure concludes, but the memories will last forever.
Included/Exclude
- 24/7 service
- All accommodations
- Crater Fee
- English speaking guide
- Full board
- Game drives
- Park fees
- Pickup and transfer airport
- Reservation costs
- International flights and visas
- Travel Insurance
